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During the 19th century, the United States entered the ranks of the world's most advanced and dynamic economies. At the same time, the nation sustained an expansive and brutal system of human bondage. This was no mere coincidence. Slavery's Capitalism argues for slavery's centrality to the emergence of American capitalism in the decades between the Revolution and the Civil War.

Marriage is a beautiful experience in life that brings two individuals together in which they agree to love, teach, bond, and grow with each other through all obstacles. This book is for all of you who are ready for that big question: Will you marry me? The reason why many women fail to get married is because they lack the knowledge and understanding of how to turn a boyfriend into a husband. This audiobook will help you do this!

Dr. Munroe surgically removes the religious rhetoric out of this most-oft-used word- glory - replacing it with words that'll draw you into the powerful presence of the Lord. The Glory of Living not only introduces you to the power of the glory but also practically demonstrates how God longs to see his glory reflected through man.

A wonderful selection of Yeats' finest work, read by the author himself along with Siobhan McKenna and others.

With the outbreak of Civil War, two slave brothers embark on a quest. Aided by the abolitionist underground movement, they escape the confines of the plantation to enlistment into the famed 54th Massachusetts colored infantry. Facing prejudice, their bravery under fire against the Confederate army, earning them respect from their white colleagues. The heroism of the 54th would forever go down in history.

Is hip-hop a dance, a music style, a dressing code, a whole cultural phenomenon - or all of these combined? What does "hip-hop” mean, and where does it come from? Answer these and any other questions you may have about this genuine notion that has inspired an incredible number of people, from directors and poets to songwriters and performers - and find out what lies beneath these two small albeit worldwide famous words!

Do you want to fulfill your life purpose? Then it's time to stop looking for purpose and start using the divinely placed purpose inside of you. Your destiny is not waiting to be found; it's waiting to be released! New York Times best-selling author and evangelical statesman Bishop T.D. Jakes shares the key to fulfilling your purpose and releasing your potential: power.

Lydia (Aja Naomi King) and Henry (Jason Butler Harner)’s dinner guests (Madeline Brewer and William Jackson Harper) are about to arrive when Henry’s spontaneous marriage proposal threatens to burn the evening to a crisp. Wine bottles and years of unspoken tensions are uncorked, and before the evening is through, Lydia must confront her long-held fears and feelings if she’s going to commit to a future with Henry.

Whether you are a fan of hip-hop, or you are just curious about it, you will not have to look further after finding Eric Reese's The History of Hip Hop. This concise but in-depth audiobook explores all the distinguishing traits of what is not only a genre of music but a lifestyle. Reese traces the history of hip-hop from its beginnings in the 1970s and reveals how it changed in the next decades until it became a worldwide phenomenon. The author gives attention to the influence of hip-hop at every level, including art and fashion.

George had a special gift. When the orchard got brown splotches, he used his gift. When the boll weevils were eating the cotton, he used his gift. And then, when the farmers needed his help, he used his gift again. George changed the world with his gift!

Since the beginning of time, God’s desire has been to share heavenly secrets with his friends. These hidden truths are freely given to every believer as they operate in the gift of prophecy! The prophetic anointing allows you to hear God’s voice, speak forth his words, and release his power into the world.

Author and motivational speaker Laura Simmons does it again with her highly recommended new book for our li'l brothers. This time she gets some outstanding and powerful words from men who have shared lots of valuable information that will guide young men on their journey to success.

Avoid the easy way out and achieve lasting, all-round success in every area of your life! Do you often find it difficult to develop the patience needed for good things to fall into place? Are you tired of leavings things halfway right before they begin to yield results? Do you want to finally say goodbye to your commitment issues and chronic impatience and discover the secrets that will help you stay on track with God's plan for your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this guide might just be what you need.

God wants all his people to be successful spiritually and physically. And he has given us a written guide line and format to help bring about that success. The purpose of this book is to focus on how we can be successful as a whole, successful in our minds, our spirituality, our bodies, and within our families. To learn of this success I will be discussing seven biblical principles using the Book of Genesis. The Lord desires all of his creation to be successful and his word, son, and spirit are the best means of obtaining it.

In Confessions of a Campaign Manager, veteran Democratic operative Bharat Krishnan takes you on a journey across nine states and 17 campaigns to see how American politics has transformed since the election of Barack Obama. Krishnan makes a case that the intransigence of Republican leaders following the election of our nation's first black president irrevocably fractured the country along partisan lines. This, ultimately, produced the most dangerous presidential candidate this country has ever seen: Donald Trump.

The truth of society is a bitter one. The pyramid structure was altered to continue demoralizing "our" own people. Why are we in poverty? Why does my family get looked upon with the stink face? Who put us in this disrespectful human structure?

This cultural brilliance of sound presented a voice and unique mind through the rough streets of America's largest conurbations going as far back as the 1920s. Sprung from the spirits of poverty, this inner city culture quickly uncovered an amazing bunch of young fresh black American forces of nature eager to express their unique self-street accounts and contributed to a spirited new style of soul of black Americana across major cities in the USA. Nowadays, hip hop has reached the doorsteps of regions as distinct as Africa, Japan, Korea, Myanmar, Jamaica, and just about everywhere.

Life offers experiences, and in those experiences, comes wisdom. No one said that a life of faith would be easy; however, through the word of God, we can adapt to the difficulties of this journey. During these moments we enter a state of remorse as our emotions pour downward. It’s not about trying to be a perfect citizen, but rather being a mature individual who understands their purpose in God.

With the gradual shift from the 1970s disco scene, a new style of music known as hip hop paved way for underground music talent; creating local artists to pop up from all over the Brooklyn, The Bronx, Philly, and Jersey. Some refer to it as “The Golden Era” but rap music was just coming into its own in the early to mid-1980s. This audiobook The History of Hip Hop, Volume 2, takes you behind the scenes and gives you the little-known details of the 1980s era which would lay the roots for an artistic experience that has built the existence of many rap artists now.

No one can deny that Imani and Marquis have chemistry. They always have, and, if Imani had any say it in, they always would. Even though Marquis might not admit it to her, Imani didn’t need him to tell her how he felt. She could tell by the way he danced with her. They were drawn to each other like magnets, and nothing either of them did could change that. Dancing with Marquis made Imani feel like she had finally found someone who understood her, body and soul. She had to have him, but will she be able to convince him that they really are soulmates?