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This book is an edited transcript of over 900 pages of testimony, charges, interrogatories, examinations, and cross-examinations of many of the witnesses for and against Navy Captain Uriah Phillips Levy at the Naval Court of Inquiry in 1857. The goal was to separate Captain Levy from the United States Navy after forty-five years of service. The magnitude of the anti-Semitic attitude amongst certain naval officers during that period of history is indicated in these transcripts. The historic chain of events and Levy's subsequent contribution to the U.S. Navy and American history make this a valuable addition to the literature.

Provides a thorough description of the role Jews played in the American Civil War, and proves that the contributions of these soldiers far exceeded what has been previously believed. The author meticulously documents Jewish fatalities in all the major Civil War battles, the places of final repose for these men, and the circumstances of their deaths and relevant documents. Where They Lie is an impressive and moving living document for these soldiers.

An estimated 100 million people worldwide are homeless.1.6 billion live in sub-standard housing.But how can such a simple game like football tackle such a complex problem? Mel Young and Peter Barr tell the story of the million homeless people in 70 countries who have taken part in the Homeless World Cup since it was founded in 2003 and the positive impact it has on the players and everyone else involved, including spectators. From refugees to drug addicts, orphans and the poorest of the poor, to homeless people from the world's richest countries, we read about the moving human drama behind the event and find out how a ball can change the world.Home Game provides an insight into the birth of the Homeless World Cup and how it has become such a global phenomenon, by looking at more than just facts. It shows how the power of sport can help excluded people transform their own lives and how the event has transformed attitudes to homelessness.

An estimated 100 million people worldwide are homeless.1.6 billion live in sub-standard housing.But how can such a simple game like football tackle such a complex problem? Mel Young and Peter Barr tell the story of the million homeless people in 70 countries who have taken part in the Homeless World Cup since it was founded in 2003 and the positive impact it has on the players and everyone else involved, including spectators. From refugees to drug addicts, orphans and the poorest of the poor, to homeless people from the world's richest countries, we read about the moving human drama behind the event and find out how a ball can change the world.Home Game provides an insight into the birth of the Homeless World Cup and how it has become such a global phenomenon, by looking at more than just facts. It shows how the power of sport can help excluded people transform their own lives and how the event has transformed attitudes to homelessness.

There's a lot going wrong in the world: climate change, war, inequality, divisive politics. It can be hard to see a way out of the issues we face. But social entrepreneurs across the world are addressing these big problems in innovative ways. The New Ism seeks to build their innovations into the fabric of modern society, creating a new economic system that is fit for the modern world. In the first book of this series, Mel Young and Alexandra Matthews demystify what it means to be a social entrepreneur and explore how their work could help us all to create a sustainable, inclusive world where humans live within the means of the planet and all life can thrive. Through interviewing social innovators and disruptors, and Mel's experience as a leading social entrepreneur himself, they have a unique vantage point on what could just be the key to a brighter future.

This fascinating book takes readers back into history and leads them through the lives of the Moses family, one of the most remarkable families of the Civil War era. The editor has compiled and expanded upon various written and photographical documentation which describes the lives of the Moses'. He focuses specifically on Raphael Jacob Moses and the Jewish heritage of the whole family. Readers will relive the experiences of Raphael Moses as a successful businessman and a staunch fighter for the South during the War. Providing details of life events against a historical background, Young brings to life the strength of the bonds of both the Jewish tradition and the endurance of the Old South. The Last Order of the Lost Cause will spark interesting discussion amongst students of general American History or, more specifically, Nineteenth-Century Southern American History. In addition, anyone at all interested in the Civil War or the American Jewish tradition will be enriched and enlightened by this perceptive and personalized account. The father, an officer on the staff of General Longstreet; the sixteen year old son, a Confederate Naval Officer; the middle son, a hero killed at the Battle of Fair Oaks; and the eldest son, a private in the ranks. Contents: PART I: The Ante-Bellum Years, 1812-1861; PART II: The War Years, 1861-1865; PART III: The Saga of the Last Order of the Lost Cause; PART IV: The Post-Bellum Years, 1865-1893; PART V: The Moses Family; Acknowledgements; Bibliography.