Daniel Thompson: 40 books

Book cover of The Materials and Techniques of Medieval Painting
by Daniel V. Thompson
Language: English
Release Date: May 11, 2012

Medieval painters built up a tremendous range of technical resources for obtaining brilliance and permanence. In this volume, an internationally known authority on medieval paint technology describes these often jealously guarded recipes, lists of materials, and processes. Based upon years of study...
Book cover of The Unchained: Powerful Life Stories of Former Slaves

The Unchained: Powerful Life Stories of Former Slaves

Thousands of Recorded Interviews, Memoirs & Narratives of Former Slaves (Including Historical Documents & Legislative Progress of Civil Rights Movement)

by Frederick Douglass, Harriet Jacobs, Solomon Northup
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2018

This unique collection consists of the most influential narratives of former slaves, including numerous recorded testimonies, life stories and original photos of former slaves long after Civil War: Recorded Life Stories of Former Slaves from 17 different US States Narrative of the Life of Frederick...
Book cover of Locke Amsden: The Schoolmaster
by Thompson Daniel P.
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2006

In one of the most noteworthy works by Thompson he presents a brilliant farm boy who frustrates his schoolmaster with queries that can not be answered. When he acquires higher education he decides to become a schoolmaster. The consequent process of his awareness of the hardships is depicted in a befitting manner. Importance of quality education for the growth of a country is highlighted.
Book cover of SLAVERY: Hundreds of Documented Testimonies of Former Slaves, Influential Memoirs, Records on Living Conditions and Customs in the South & History of Abolitionist Movement
by Frederick Douglass, Solomon Northup, Willie Lynch
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2017

This unique collection of "SLAVERY: Hundreds of Documented Testimonies of Former Slaves, Influential Memoirs, Records on Living Conditions and Customs in the South & History of Abolitionist Movement" has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. Contents: Narrative...
Book cover of The Guerrilla Hunters

The Guerrilla Hunters

Irregular Conflicts during the Civil War

by Daniel E. Sutherland, Adam Domby, Andrew Fialka
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2017

Throughout the Civil War, irregular warfare—including the use of hit-and-run assaults, ambushes, and raiding tactics—thrived in localized guerrilla fights within the Border States and the Confederate South. The Guerrilla Hunters offers a comprehensive overview of the tactics, motives, and actors...
Book cover of Figures of Buddhist Modernity in Asia
by Dr. Ian G. Baird, Corey L. Bell, Dr. Stephen C. Berkwitz
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2016

This book introduces contemporary Buddhists from across Asia and from various walks of life. Eschewing traditional hagiographies, the editors have collected sixty-six profiles of individuals who would be excluded from most Buddhist histories and ethnographies. In addition to monks and nuns, readers...
Book cover of Strengths and Challenges of New Immigrant Families

Strengths and Challenges of New Immigrant Families

Implications for Research, Education, Policy, and Service

by Sayali S. Amarapurkar, Laura Bates, Libby Balter Blume
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2009

Immigration to America is an issue that often sparks intense emotional reactions_from passion and compassion to anger and even rage. Often missing from the dialogue, however, is discussion of the strengths of immigrant newcomers_the abilities and positive characteristics they bring as individuals...
Book cover of The Adventures of Timothy Peacock, Esquire; or Freemasonry Practically Illustrated
by Daniel P. Thompson
Language: English
Release Date: February 3, 2018

This is the story of the famous Timothy Peacock., and his career as a Mason. Our Hero, the present Thrice Illustrious TIMOTHY PEACOCK, Esquire, was born in a small village in the interior of Rhode Island.  If the following pages shall succeed in presenting the various and motley features of Freemasonry...
Book cover of Slavery: Not Forgiven, Never Forgotten – The Most Powerful Slave Narratives, Historical Documents & Influential Novels

Slavery: Not Forgiven, Never Forgotten – The Most Powerful Slave Narratives, Historical Documents & Influential Novels

The Underground Railroad, Memoirs of Frederick Douglass, 12 Years a Slave, Uncle Tom's Cabin, History of Abolitionism, Lynch Law, Civil Rights Acts, New Amendments and much more

by Frederick Douglass, Harriet Jacobs, Harriet Beecher Stowe
Language: English
Release Date: February 12, 2017

This carefully crafted ebook: "Slavery: Not Forgiven, Never Forgotten" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Memoirs Narrative of Frederick Douglass 12 Years a Slave The Underground Railroad Up From Slavery Willie Lynch Letter Confessions of Nat...
Book cover of Locke Amsden: The Schoolmaster
by Daniel Pierce Thompson
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2015

Our story, contrary perhaps to fashionable precedent, opens at a common farm-house, situated on one of the principal roads leading through the interior of the northerly portion of the Union. It was near the middle of the day, in that part of the spring season when the rough and chill features of winter...
Book cover of The Shaker Lovers And Other Tales
by Thompson Daniel P.
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2006

These narratives have been developed through a beautiful amalgamation of realism and fantasy. Animosity and sincerity hatred and love emanate from the characters and pervade the various stories. The collection skilfully portrays emotions and feelings and flares the readers imagination.
Book cover of The Green Mountain Boys: A Historical Tale of the Early Settlement of Vermont
by Daniel Pierce Thompson
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2015

Those who have wandered along the banks of the Otter Creek, in search of the beautiful and picturesque, may have extended their rambles, perhaps, to lake Dunmore, which lies embosomed among the hills a few miles to the eastward of that quiet stream. If so, their taste for natural scenery has doubtless...
Book cover of Lucy Hosmer: The Guardian and Ghost A Tale of Avarice and Crime Defeated
by Daniel Pierce Thompson
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2015

The summer’s sun was throwing his parting beams over the circular range of high, detached hills that enclosed a small village situated near the mouth of one of the Green Mountain tributaries of the Connecticut river. Long, wavy lines of thin, blue smoke becoming visible in the absence of the sun,...
Book cover of Therapeutic Residential Care for Children and Youth

Therapeutic Residential Care for Children and Youth

Developing Evidence-Based International Practice

by Hans Grietens, Erik Knorth, Richard Barth
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2014

Therapeutic Residential Care For Children and Youth takes a fresh look at therapeutic residential care as a powerful intervention in working with the most troubled children who need intensive support. Featuring contributions from distinguished international contributors, it critically examines...
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