Jacobs: 1412 books
Ranchero Revolt
The Mexican Revolution in Guerrero
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2014
The Mexican Revolution has most often been characterized as the revolt of the oppressed rural masses against the conservative regime of Porfirio Díaz. In Ranchero Revolt Ian Jacobs challenges this populist interpretation of the Revolution by exploring the crucial role played by the rural middle class—rancheros—in...
by Joseph Jacobs
Language: English
Release Date: July 27, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: July 27, 2017
In this first of Jacobs collections, many of the 43 tales will be familiar. Included are 'Jack and the Beanstalk, ' 'The Story of the Three Bears, ' and others.About the Author
Joseph Jacobs (29 August 1854 - 30 January 1916) was a folklorist, literary critic and historian. His works included contributions...
by Anon E. Mouse, Retold by Joseph Jacobs, Illustrated by John D. Batten
Language: English
Release Date: July 22, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: July 22, 2017
Herein you will find 25 of Europe’s finest and most popular fairy tales. This was the sixth and last time that the famous folklorist Joseph Jacobs teamed up with the equally famous illustrator John D. Batten to produce yet another volume of exquisite fairy tales. Not only exquisitely told, but also...
High Street
Book Two in the gripping, uplifting Gibson Family Saga
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 1995
**Book two in the gorgeously heartwarming Gibson Family series**, perfect for fans of** Catherine Cookson, Dilly Court and 'Call the Midwife'******
Lancashire, 1845. Annie Gibson can finally leave Salem Street. At long last she's realised her dream of opening an elegant dressmaking salon in...
Spinners Lake
Book Five in the stunningly heartwarming Gibson Family Saga
Language: English
Release Date: January 10, 2011
**The final installment in the beautifully heartwarming Gibson Family series, perfect for fans of 'Call the Midwife', Dilly Court and Catherine Cookson**
Lancashire, 1860. In the mill town of Bilsden, Annie Hallam's husband Frederick is dying. On top of that, a spurned suitor of her sister...
Hallam Square
Book Four in the brilliantly entertaining and heartwarming Gibson Family Saga
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 1996
**Book four in the heart-melting Gibson Family series**, perfect for fans of** Dilly Court, Catherine Cookson and 'Call the Midwife'******
Lancashire, 1858. Annie Hallam has at last found complete happiness. She has three healthy babies and adores her husband Frederick. After years of struggling...
Salem Street
Book One in the brilliantly heartwarming Gibson Family Saga
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 1994
**The first book in the gripping, uplifting Gibson Family saga**, perfect for fans of , Dilly Court, Catherine Cookson and 'Call the Midwife'****
Lancashire, 1820. Annie Gibson's family is one of the first to move into the brand new terraced houses on Salem Street, built by a mill owner for...
by W. W. Jacobs
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2016
This early work by William Wymark Jacobs was originally published in 1911 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Light Freights' is a collection of short stories that contains tales such as 'An Odd Freak', 'Private Clothes' and 'Sam's Boy'. Jacobs worked as a clerk...
by W. W. Jacobs
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2016
This early work by William Wymark Jacobs was originally published in 1914 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Night Watches' is a collection of short stories that contains tales such as 'Back to Back', 'The Unknown' and 'Easy Money'. Jacobs worked as a clerk in...
In Defense of Disciplines
Interdisciplinarity and Specialization in the Research University
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2014
Calls for closer connections among disciplines can be heard throughout the world of scholarly research, from major universities to the National Institutes of Health. In Defense of Disciplines presents a fresh and daring analysis of the argument surrounding interdisciplinarity. Challenging the belief...
Hate Crimes
Criminal Law and Identity Politics
Language: English
Release Date: December 28, 2000
In the early 1980s, a new category of crime appeared in the criminal law lexicon. In response to concerted advocacy-group lobbying, Congress and many state legislatures passed a wave of "hate crime" laws requiring the collection of statistics on, and enhancing the punishment for, crimes motivated...
Walking Among Us
The Alien Plan to Control Humanity
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2015
In his 1998 book, The Threat, Jacobs uncovered disconcerting reports about aliens’ plans for the future of Earth. He reported that a “change” is coming; a future when very human-like hybrids would intermingle with humans in everyday life. “Soon we will all be together,” the aliens said....
by W. W. Jacobs
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2015
William Wymark Jacobs was an english novella and short story writer, novelist, and dramatist. One of the most popular English humorists of the early twentieth century, Jacobs is best remembered today for his classic tale of horror, “The Monkey's Paw.” He also wrote comic stories set on the London...
Stand Strong
How to Become Confident in Your Calling, Achieve Strength Through Your Trials, and Prevail Against All Odds
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2013
Stand Strong
the strongest message of 2007! I want you to be the exception to the norm. I want you to become a powerful example to others. I want you to be mighty in your spirit, whole through and through, and able to stand up in adversity.” --Judy Jacobs
Standing up is simple....