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"A blistering expose of Clarence Thomas and the conservative regime of corruption that has usurped the Supreme Court - by a Democratic activist and former Republican political operative Public confidence in the Supreme Court has plummeted to new lows in the last few years - and for good reason. In the past three decades, six conservative justices have gained a supermajority through questionable means: a dubious intervention in a presidential election, perjury during Senate testimony, and a GOP Senate Leader's unethical blockade of a Supreme Court nomination. Behind this strategic dismantling of our Supreme Court is a vast, well-funded political machine-backed by the extreme right-wing Federalist Society, the notoriously secretive Catholic organization Opus Dei, and GOP megadonors operating from behind closed doors. Armed with an insider's perspective from his time within the conservative movement, David Brock reveals how the efforts to stack the court in service of extreme right-wing interests stem from a decades-long strategy to weaponize our judicial system into an extension of the Republican party itself. Stench investigates the ethics scandals that surround Clarence Thomas and his wife, the rightwing activist Ginni Thomas, culling new material from Thomas' accusers, along with original reporting and Brock's first-hand knowledge of the inner workings of the GOP. Stench is a staggering expose, one that only Brock could write-exhaustive in its research and revelatory in its access to the world of what has effectively become the Thomas Court"--

"A rollicking, deeply reported story about how the early reality TV business metastasized into an industry that now dominates entertainment in the United States. Starting in 1948, Nussbaum pulls back the curtain on the cultural meat grinder that created a generation-defining form of entertainment, examining shows from The Real World to Survivor to The Apprentice. Through extensive interviews, Nussbaum follows the reality TV industry from its inception with shows like Candid Camera to its '90s heyday and '00s aftermath. The book dives into some of the industry's most remarkable stories--for instance, the one where a serial killer on the run once appeared on The Dating Game"--

Did you know that Alaska is home to the oldest archaeological site in the US?If you're ready to take a journey that will explore the history of Alaska's Native heritage, then Alaska Natives: A Captivating Guide to the History of Indigenous Peoples of Alaska is the trail for you to follow the cultures that have thrived for generations against the breathtaking backdrop of the Alaskan wilderness.Alaska Natives is not merely a collection of facts and dates-it's a captivating narrative that explores the Alaska Native cultures and their journey into the modern era. Discover the pathways on the Bering Land Bridge, share in the contemporary celebrations that honor their heritage, and witness the continuity of traditions that are intertwined with tales of resilience, artistry, and their incredible connection with the land.In the pages of this book, you'll find a world where the past and present coexist. Explore the Aleutian Islands, where strong communities thrive against rugged landscapes, revealing how the land shapes tradition. The journey through the heritage of the Alaska Natives is a story where cultures have thrived against all odds.Are you ready to dive in? Here's some of what you'll discover in the pages of this guide:Learn where the early Alaskans came from and how they connected with EuropeUncover how they survived in such harsh conditionsLearn how the land shaped traditions and lifestylesDiscover how the native tribes survived the Russian invasionExplore where the Alaska Natives stood when the US gained controlAnd so much more!

Mafioso Jack Rudy silenced military intelligence operative Lee Harvey Oswald to avoid a trial that would implicate LBJ as the mastermind of the JFK assassination. In 1979, Congress determined that there was a conspiracy regarding snipers from both the Texas School Book Depository and the Grassy Knoll at Dealey Plaza, Dallas, Texas.The proof of LBJs having foreknowledge of sniper nests awaiting is his ducking to the floor of the vice presidential limousine thirty seconds before the JFK motorcade entered the Dealey Plaza. Only a redacted version of this LBJ photo was submitted to the Warren Commission record to hide LBJs foreknowledge of the JFK murder.

Reinaldo Arenas nació en Holguín, Oriente, Cuba en 1943. El 7 de diciembre de 1990puso fin a su vida, responsabilizando a Fidel Castro de su decisión, en carta testamentoque escribió. Es considerado uno de los mejores escritores cubanos del siglo XX.Las páginas de este libro constituyen el homenaje de un grupo de creadores a ReinaldoArenas, el escritor más original, versátil, desenfadado e iracundo de su generación. Con escritossobre Reinaldo Arenas, su vida y su obra, de Luis de la PazJoaquín Gálvez, William Navarrete, JoséAbreu, Pío Serrano, Lourdes Arencibia, Julio Hernández Miyares, Carlos Victoria, Rodolfo MartínezSotomayor, Armando de Armas, Nicolás Abreu, Héctor Santiago, Nedda F. De Anhalt, AntonioConte y Esteban Luis Cárdenas.Un libro imprescindible para adentrarse en el alucinante mundo de Reinaldo Arenas, aunqueanochezca.***Reinaldo Arenas was born in Holguín, Oriente, Cuba in 1943. On December 7, 1990, he ended hislife and in a letter he left behind, he held Fidel Castro responsible for this final decision. He isconsidered one of the best Cuban writers of the twentieth century.The pages of this book constitute the tribute of a group of creators to Reinaldo Arenas, themost original, versatile, carefree and angry writer of his generation. With writings about ReinaldoArenas, his life and his work by Luis de la Paz, Joaquín Gálvez, William Navarrete, José Abreu, PíoSerrano, Lourdes Arencibia, Julio Hernández Miyares, Carlos Victoria, Rodolfo Martínez Sotomayor,Armando de Armas, Nicolás Abreu, Héctor Santiago, Nedda F. De Anhalt, Antonio Conte yEsteban Luis Cárdenas.An essential book to enter the amazing world of Reinaldo Arenas, even if it gets dark.

John Wesley Powell was a U.S. soldier, geologist, explorer of the American West, and director of major scientific and cultural institutions. He is famous for the 1869 Powell Geographic Expedition, a three-month river trip down the Green and Colorado rivers that included the first passage of European Americans through the Grand Canyon. Sketch of the Mythology of the North American Indians by John Wesley Powell is about the various myths in Native American culture. Excerpt: "The wonders of the course of nature have ever challenged attention. In savagery, barbarism, and civilization alike, the mind of man has sought the explanation of things. The movements of the heavenly bodies, the change of seasons, the succession of night and day, the powers of the air, majestic mountains, ever-flowing rivers, perennial springs, the flight of birds, the gliding of serpents, the growth of trees, the blooming of flowers, the forms of storm-carved rocks, the mysteries of life and death, the institutions of society-many are the things to be explained."

Nearly two centuries after his death, Thomas Jefferson continues to be the subject of competing claims about his public policy and his private beliefs.In Getting Jefferson Right: Fact Checking Claims About Thomas Jefferson, two conservative scholars examine key claims frequently made by religious conservatives about Thomas Jefferson. Using Jefferson's correspondence, accounts of Jefferson's contemporaries, and other primary sources, Throckmorton and Coulter separate fact from fiction.To address these Christian nationalist claims, Throckmorton and Coulter take on the following questions and much more:-Did Jefferson really believe in the separation of church and state?-Did Jefferson and other Founders finance a Bible in 1798 to get the Word of God to America's Families?-Did Jefferson found the Virginia Bible Society?-Was Jefferson an orthodox Christian, who only rarely expressed questions about orthodox Christian doctrine?-Did Jefferson approve laws providing federal funds to evangelize Indians?-Did Jefferson edit the Gospels of the New Testament to remove sections he disagreed with?-Did Virginia law keep Jefferson from freeing his slaves?-Did Jefferson father children with Sally Hemings?-Did Jefferson attempt to influence the construction of the Bill of Rights?Praise for Getting Jefferson Right:As a historian, reading Getting Jefferson Right consistently elicits in me a dual response: the first is a deep appreciation for the careful, objective and thorough scholarship of Coulter and Throckmorton; the second is incredulous outrage at the numerous historical distortions, misreadings, and outright falsehoods they labor to debunk. Based in a thorough and careful analysis of primary sources in their full context, Getting Jefferson Right is an essential volume for understanding Jefferson in all his complexity, and a robust defense of historical truth against the propagandists who twist the past to serve their agenda.-Aaron Cowan, associate professor of history, Slippery Rock University and author of A Nice Place to Visit: Tourism and Urban Revitalization in the Postwar RustbeltJefferson's legacy as an imperfect, complex figure cuts against the demi-god status some erroneously confer on our Founding Fathers. In Getting Jefferson Right, Throckmorton and Coulter demonstrate in exquisite, painstaking detail how an honest recount of Jefferson's imperfections not only serves as a reliable basis for historical and cultural analysis, but also how Jefferson - like the American experiment itself - was unfinished and evolving, amending and reforming, to hew more closely to ideals often disappointed by the Founders.-Daniel Hanson, Founder of LTZF Capital Management and Senior Fellow, American Enterprise InstituteGetting Jefferson Right is an excellent example of the art of historical contextualization, of trying to tell the whole story, not just part of it. For those reasons, the work should become a standard reference.--Paul Harvey, professor of history, University of Colorado

This memoir is the quintessential account of Fred Gray-sheepherder, soldier, husband and father, surveyor, and businessman-growing up and living in the Western frontier town of Buffalo, Wyoming, during the century following his birth in 1924. The reader will find him backtracking through his 90-plus-year-life during good times and hard times. He begins with tales of his childhood that will make you chuckle. He tells of his slice of Western American life through the plain, hard work that characterized those who struggled through the hard-scrabble Depression, World War II, and life raising a family. His tales are sure to warm your heart and make you smile.

Two manuscripts in one book:History of Virginia: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Mother of States, Starting from Jamestown through the American Revolution and the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House to the PresentThe West Virginia Coal Wars: A Captivating Guide to the Mine Wars and the Battle of Blair Mountain, the Largest Labor Uprising in the History of the United States of AmericaFrom being the home of some of the first people in America to being the birthplace of the United States, Virginia has had an incredibly rich and interesting history even before its inauguration as a state. Virginia was once the most populous and affluent state in the country and the birthplace of many of the most important figures in early United States' history. Yet, despite Virginia's successes and great heritage, it has, for much of history, been a divided state that has found itself debating even the most basic rights and issues. This, of course, is no more obvious than the splitting of Virginia into Virginia and West Virginia in the years following the American Civil War.In the first part of this book, you will discover:Virginia's first people and their complex cultural, social, economic, spiritual and political systems and traditionsThe colonization of America and the United States' first settlement in Jamestown, VirginiaInteractions between the state's first settlement and first peopleVirginia's culture under colonial ruleVirginia's journey towards developing its own culture, economy and political system, separate from that of England, mostly surrounding the culture of tobacco farmingThe state's involvement in the American Revolution and the years post warVirginia's involvement in the American Civil War and the effects of the war on the stateThe state's many social movementsVirginia's involvement in the First and Second World Wars and the effects of the war on the state and countryVirginia's development in the 20th century into the military hub of AmericaThe West Virginia Coal Wars is a fascinating journey through the dark mountains of Appalachia and the struggle its people endured to win basic rights and respect.In the second part of this book, you will learn about:The impact of company storesThe role minorities played in the coal warsThe story behind the term "redneck"Safety hazards the coal miners facedOrganizations that supported the miners and better working conditionsAnd much, much more!

Short Sketches from Oldest America, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of History America America

Octavio R. Costa (1915-2005) fue, sin dudas, uno de los intelectuales, periodista e historiadorcubano, más importante de la época republicana de Cuba y del exilio cubano. Entre sus obrasresaltan, Imagen y Trayectoria del Cubano en la Historia, en dos volúmenes, las biografías deMaceo y Juan Gualberto Gómez y Cubanos de Acción y Pensamiento, con las biografías de 65protagonistas de la historia de Cuba.Manuel Antonio Sanguily Garritte (1848-1925) fue un patriota cubano que luchó en la Guerra de los Diez Años, llegando a alcanzar el grado de coronel. Participó activamente en la política durante los primeros años de la República, siendo reconocido siempre por su honesto y brillantes servicios diplomáticos. Delegado a la Asamblea Constituyente de 1901, se opuso a la Enmienda Platt y a la tentativa de intervención militar de Estados Unidos de 1912. Fue el primer presidente del Senado de 1902. Conocer la historia de los fundadores de la Nación cubana es importante para consturir un futuro feliz para Cuba.***Octavio R. Costa (1915-2005) was, without a doubt, one of the most important Cuban intellectuals, journalists and historians of the Republican era of Cuba and the Cuban exile. Among his works are: Imagen y Trayectoria del Cubano en la Historia, in two volumes, the biographies of Maceo and Juan Gualberto Gómez and Cubanos de Acción y Pensamiento, with the biographies of 65 protagonists in the history of Cuba.Manuel Antonio Sanguily Garritte (1848-1925) was a Cuban patriot who fought in the Ten Years' War, reaching the rank of colonel. He actively participated in politics during the first years of the Republic, always being recognized for his honest and brilliant diplomatic services. Delegate to the Constituent Assembly of 1901, he opposed the Platt Amendment and the attempted militaryintervention of the United States in 1912. He was the first president of the Senate in 1902. Knowing the history of the founders of the Cuban Nation is important to build a happy future for Cuba.

Ernesto Ardura nació en La Habana en 1917 y falleció exiliado en Estados Unidos, donde tuvo que exilarse cuando en la Isla el castrismo acabó con la libertad de prensa. Hizo sus estudios superiores en la Universidad de La Habana, donde se graduó de abogado. Trabajó como redactor y columnista del periódico "El Mundo" desde 1941. Recibió en 1954 el Premio "Justo de Lara". Jorge Mañach escribió entonces: "El caso de Ardura es un caso de vocación, no tanto al periodismo como a las letras en general. Un buen día descubrimos en él un modo de expresión que yo llamaría suavemente firme. La sensibilidad ejercitada en lo literario, le servía para expresar los perfiles más fugaces de la actualidad. Tenía la aptitud para recordar lo permanente con motivo de lo efímero, que es lo más de desear en un articulista... En todos sus trabajos palpitaba una concepción fina, una nostalgia de los valores morales y una resistencia a aceptar que se llame realidad solo a lo sórdido y brutal, como si la historia no estuviese hecha también de los sueños y los pudores del hombre...".Este es su segundo libro publicado en el exilio. En 1980 apareció América en el Horizonte, publicado por Ediciones Universal. Residió en Wahington donde laboró en el Servicio de Información de Estados Unidos (USIS). Escribió una columna semanal en El Miami Herald desde marzo de 1980.En este libro estudia lo más trascendente de la historia de Cuba, lo que puede llevar a los cubanos a conocer el mejor camino para lograr la libertad, justicia, fraternidad y felicidad para todos, destino posible que deseaba para su país.***Ernesto Ardura was born in Havana in 1917 and died in exile in the United States. He completed his higher education at the University of Havana, where he graduated as a lawyer. He worked as an editor and columnist for the newspaper "El Mundo" since 1941. He received the "Justo de Lara" Award in 1954. Jorge Mañach then wrote: "The case of Ardura is a case of vocation, not so much to journalism as to letters in general. One day we discovered in him a mode of expression that I would call gently firm. The sensitivity exercised in literature served to express the most fleeting profiles of today. He had the ability to remember the permanent on the occasion of the ephemeral, which is the most desirable thing in a columnist... In all his works there was a fine conception, a nostalgia for moral values and a resistance to accepting that it should only be called reality. to the sordid and brutal, as if history were not also made of the dreams and modesty of man..." This is his second book published in exile. In 1980, América en el Horizonte appeared,published by Ediciones Universal. He lived in Washington where he worked at the United States Information Service (USIS). He wrote a weekly column in The Miami Herald from March 1980.In this book he studies the most important aspects of Cuban history, which can lead Cubans to know the best path to achieve freedom, justice, fraternity and happiness for all, a possible destiny that he desired for his country.

Enrique Labrador Ruiz, periodista, novelista, ensayista, cuentista y poeta cubano, nació en Sagua la Grande, Cuba, el 11 de mayo de 1902. Fue miembro de la Academia Cubana de la Lengua y también de la Academia Norteamericana de la Lengua Española. Labrador Ruiz fue un hombre culto y viajado que creó su propio estilo de escribir novelas, que llamó gaseiforme. En 1933 publicósu primera novela de este estilo, El laberinto de sí mismo, que forma una trilogía con Cresival (1936) y Anteo (Novela gaseiforme) (1940). Con su colección de cuentos, El gallo en el espejo (1953), estableció su estilo cuentería cubiche. En sus obras descubrió la neblinosidad mental como característica de lo cubano. En 1976, Labrador Ruiz y su esposa María (Cheché) fueron exiliados de Cuba.Después de residir en España y Venezuela, se mudaron y mantuvieron su residencia permanente en Miami, Florida, donde falleció en 1991. Durante sus años de exilio, Labrador Ruiz escribió para muchas revistas literarias y periódicos. Recibió numerosos premios y honores por sus obras literarias. En Cuba, Conejito Ulán ganó el Premio Hernández Catá en 1946, y en 1950 su novela Sangrehambrienta ganó el Premio Nacional de Literatura. Su obra final fue Cartas a la Carte (Ediciones Universal, Miami, 1991), que decía era también neblinosa, con una prosa que muestra la excesividad y la insuficiencia cubanas. La primera verbal y la segunda moral.***Enrique Labrador Ruiz, Cuban journalist, novelist, essayist, short story writer and poet, was born in Sagua la Grande, Cuba, on May 11, 1902. He was a member of the Cuban Academy of the Language and also of the North American Academy of the Spanish Language. Labrador Ruiz was a cultured and well-traveled man who created his own style of writing novels, which he called gaseiforme. In 1933 he published his first novel of this style, El Laberinto de sí mismo, which forms a trilogy with Cresival (1936) and Anteo (Novela gaseiforme) (1940). With his collection of stories, El gallo en el espejo (1953), he established his cubic style of storytelling. In 1976, Labrador Ruizand his wife María (Cheché) were exiled from Cuba. After residing in Spain and Venezuela, they moved and maintained permanent residence in Miami, Florida, where he died in 1991. During his years of exile, Labrador Ruiz wrote for many literary magazines and newspapers. He received numerous awards and honors for his literary works. In Cuba, Conejito Ulán won the Hernández CatáPrize in 1946, and in 1950 his novel Sangre hambrienta won the National Literature Prize. His final work was Cartas a la Carte (1991) published by Ediciones Universal.

Reinaldo Arenas nació en Holguín, Oriente, Cuba en 1943. El 7 de diciembre de 1990, exiliado, pusofin a su vida, responsabilizando a Fidel Castro de su decisión, en carta testamento que escribió. Esconsiderado uno de los mejores escritores cubanos del siglo XX.Este libro, escrito a los 22 años, es el primero de los cinco libros que componen la pentagoníaareniana. Deslumbrante en su forma, llena de un impulso telúrico y una frescura profunda como losríos de la tierra de la que nace, esta obra escrita por un adolescente alucinado y genial. Celestino esuna defensa de la libertad y la imaginación creadora sobre la miseria, la barbaria y la ignorancia. Uncanto a la rebeldía y un ejemplo del poder trascendente de la literatura.Reinaldo Arenas was born in Holguín, Oriente, Cuba in 1943. On December 7, 1990, in exile, heended his life, blaming Fidel Castro for his decision, in a letter of testament that he wrote. He isconsidered one of the best Cuban writers of the 20th century.This book, written at the age of 22, is the first of the five books that make up the Arenianpentagony. Dazzling in its form, full of a telluric impulse and a deep freshness like the rivers of theland from which it is born, this work written by a hallucinated and brilliant young man. Celestinois a defense of freedom and creative imagination over misery, barbarity and ignorance. A song torebellion and an example of the transcendent power of literature.

Reverand Ellsworth and his wife, Marybeth, lead revivals as they travel across rural Texas in 1913.When winter approaches they accept a position at Briarwood Cottage, a home for unwed mothers.Unknowingly, they step into a home for girls with a history of incarceration, abuse and prostitution.Briarwood Cottage takes you back in time to the excitement of camp-meetings, the struggle of the itinerant preacher and the hidden lives of the homeless unwed mother.

Humberto López Morales (La Habana, 1936), se licenció en Lingüística en la Universidad de La Habana y en 1960 en Filología Románica en la Universidad Complutense de Madrid, donde más tarde se doctoró en 1962. Fue profesor en las universidades de New Hampshire, Austin y Rice de Texas y de la Universidad de Puerto Rico en Río Piedras. Por muchos años se desempeñó como Secretario General de la Asociación de Academias de la Lengua Española, con sede en la Real Academia Española. Ha publicado más de 50 libros. Ha recibido premios de casi todos los países hispanoamericanos y la Orden Civil de Alfonso X el Sabio, de España y doctor honoris causa de las universidades de Valladolid, Alicante, Alcalá, Costa Rica, Lima, Lérida, Sevilla, Chile, Argentina, Santo Domingo, Panamá, Valencia, Alemania, Cádiz y otras. En este libro estudia el contacto lingüistico entre el español y el inglés en la comunidad cubana del Gran Miami, que ha llegado a convertir a los Estados Unidos en uno de los primeros países hispanohablandes del mundo.***Humberto López Morales (Havana,1936). graduated in Linguistics from the University of Havana and in 1960 in Romance Philology from the Complutense University of Madrid, where he later received his doctorate in 1962. He was a professor at the universities of New Hampshire, Austin and Rice in Texas and the University of Puerto Rico in Río Piedras. For many years he served as Secretary General of the Association of Spanish Language Academies, based at the Royal Spanish Academy. He has published more than 50 books. He has received awards from almost all Latin American countries and the Civil Order of Alfonso X, el sabio of Spain. He also received honorarydoctorate from the universities of Panama, Valencia, Germany, Cádiz and others. In this book he studies the linguistic contact between Spanish and English in the Cuban community of Greater Miami, which has turned the United States into one of the first Spanish-speaking countries in the world.

Enrique Ros -investigador histórico acreditado en los Archivos Nacionales de los EstadosUnidos y en las bibliotecas de importantes universidades, se ha dedicado a la más acuciosa recopilaciónde documentos, entrevistas y materiales que le han permitido la publicación de libros altamenteelogiados por la seriedad de investigación que refleja su contenido. Ros ha publicado 14 valiososlibros sobre el proceso revolucionario cubano que se han convertido en obligatorias obras dereferencia.Este libro es un serio aporte para conocer a quien los cubanos consideran el Padre de laPatria por haber comenzado la lucha por la independencia en 1868. Es producto de una profundainvestigación y recoge en sus páginas numerosos hechos relevantes, muchos de ellos inéditos y,otros, poco conocidos. La Demajagua, Guáimaro, Palo Seco, Las Guasitas, el Naranjo, La Indiana,son páginas que, en la Guerra de los Diez Años, iluminan la historia de Cuba. Bijagual y SanLorenzo, capítulos que la ensombrecen. La deposición del Padre de la Patria, fue, desafortunadamenteun hecho de dolorosa trascendencia para la revolución cubana porque sentó las bases de futurasescisiones y deposiciones impuestas por el uso o la amenazante presencia, de fuerzas militares. Ellibro se enriquece con extensa bibliografía que incluye, por primera vez, cerca de una veintena deobras publicadas antes de 1895 en Cuba, España, Estados Unidos y Colombia, por contemporáneosde aquellos hechos, numerosas obras sobre esos temas históricos editadas en Cuba antes de enerode 1959, así como libros publicados, después de llegado Castro al poder, con discrepancias ycoincidencias, por historiadores radicados en Cuba y en el destierro.***4Enrique Ros, accredited historian to the National Archives of the United States and manyimportant university libraries, has dedicated himself to researching and uncovering previouslyclassified information that have permitted the publication of his tem books detailing the evolutionof the Cuban Revolution.Carlos Manuel de Cespedes: de Yara a San Lorenzo is a major contribution for getting toknow the man Cubans consider the "Father of the Nation" for starting the fight for independence in1868. The book is the product of deep research and points out many relevant facts, many of themunpublished until now and others lesser known that shed light on the struggle for Cuban independenceand Cuban history as a whole. Cespedes' displacement was unfortunately a painful fact of muchsignificance for the Cuban revolution because it laid the foundation for future divisions imposed bythe looming presence of military forces. The book is enriched by an extensive bibliography of adozen works published before 1895 by contemporaries of those events. Also included are numeroushistorical works on these subjects published in Cuba before January 1959, as well as many publishedafter Castro reached power, by historians living in Cuba and in exile.

The Third Massachusetts Regiment Volunteer Militia in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1863, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of History America Civil War period (1861-1865)

Stagecoaches carried visitors to and through Yellowstone National Park for thirty-eight years, from 1878 to 1916, and helped establish Yellowstone as a world-famous travel destination. This Volume One of a two-volume set by preeminent Yellowstone historian Lee Whittlesey is an engaging account of stagecoaching's first years in the park.

This is the land of the sunset coast. In the beginning there was water everywhere and no land at all. In time, the Great Spirit stretched forth his hand to make land appear. Soon the tops of the mountains showed above the water and they grew and grew till their peaks reached the clouds.The land created by Sagali Tyee held rich natural resources, such as forests, fish, animal life, and a warm climate. Mountains stood sentinel to the north and east. Islands to the west blocked off the ocean and created safe harbors. Soon after this had been done, "Ka-la-na" the first man was made. Ka-la'-na, a good man, obeyed Sagali's commands. In the course of time, his wife gave birth to many sons and daughters, who filled all the land. When the land was full of people, and Ka-la'-na had grown very old, Sagali took him away one day, and the people saw him no more. This is the story of the Squamish people, as told by Barbara Wyss to her grandchildren over many visits.

Women have been at the forefront of significant positive change for generations, and yet they still struggle to have their voices heard.There is no more obvious example of this than when learning about modern history, where little acknowledgment is given to women's incredible feats and sacrifices during major world events.However, there are hundreds of true stories of brave women activists, each one fighting for important causes such as ending slavery and other forms of oppression.You just need to know where to find these stories.Introducing Voices of Freedom, a riveting book which brings to life the captivating stories of brave women like Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman, who shattered chains and broke down barriers.Voices of Freedom also sheds light on the crucial roles of lesser-known women abolitionists like Elizabeth Heyrick and Mary Ann Shadd Cary. Their stories will open your eyes to the countless unsung female heroes whose contributions have shaped our world.If you are searching for a history book with a difference, packed with page-turning details of the challenges these women faced as they dramatically impacted the course of history, you've come to the right place!Inside Voices of Freedom, discover¿ Harriet Tubman and her involvement in the Underground Railroad.¿ The Grimké sisters and their impact on the women's rights movement.¿ Elizabeth Heyrick and her role in abolishing the slave trade.¿ Mary Ann Shadd Cary and how she helped escaped fugitives.¿ Sojourner Truth and the key moments that defined her career.By reading Voices of Freedom, you're not just gaining knowledge; you're ensuring the stories of these brave women are never forgotten. So don't wait! Dive into this fascinating journey through history and let these powerful voices resonate with you.

Unlock the untold stories of remarkable women leaders who defied societal norms and ignited a movement for women's rights. Through Blazing The Way, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices and determination exhibited by these unsung heroines and draw inspiration from their indomitable spirit to empower themselves. This book will provide readers with¿ A powerful look into the lives of extraordinary activists who fearlessly fought for the rights of women in the workforce. ¿ A new understanding of the historical context surrounding their labor strikes and their profound impact on women's rights. ¿ Insight into the heartrending realities these brave women encountered on their path to liberation. ¿ Lasting influence of these women's movements and their significance in shaping the world we live in today. Blazing the Way celebrates the achievements of these remarkable women and ignites the fire within readers to challenge norms, break barriers, and be a catalyst for progress. Grab your copy today and ignite your own journey toward empowerment!

Take an interesting trip through 1944, a year that changed history and will be remembered for a long time. This book is a rich tapestry of stories, facts, and thoughts from a very important time in history: the middle of World War II. Explore the turning points, technological advances, and important people who had a big impact on this time of change, from the front lines to the home front. This story brings to life the essence of a time when a lot of big changes happened, whether it's the political intrigues, the cultural and scientific progress, or the strategic military battles. This book is a great trove of information about a year that had a big impact on the modern world. It's perfect for history buffs and people who want to connect with the past. Come with us on this interesting trip through time and see a year that will never be forgotten: a year of strife, innovation, and strength.

Thank God, the Guns!A richly detailed examination of the operations of Canadian artillery during the early part of the war in Afghanistan, from 2002 to 2006. Based on hundreds of interviews and primary source documents, there is no other work that details the incredible contribution of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery.

The book explores the key concerns in the United States of America, as well as around the world today, related to the significance of ecology, eco-consciousness and climate change.The chapters by individual authors reflect the topics both from a theoretical and from an ecocritical perspective. In the former case, they analyze effects of the present ecological crises (i.e. climate change and pandemics), the emergence and development of environmental humanities, posthumanism, ecocriticism, ecofeminism, and ecotheology. In the latter case, they offer readings of American literary texts of the 20th and 21st centuries as significant case studies.

In this soaring history, author Richard J. Goodrich uncovers the neglected story of early American aviation and the California School of flight, - none of them named Wright - whose disciples left lasting impacts still felt in the air today

Explores the role of democracy in NATO expansion decisions throughout the organizations history and looking forward into the future.

"Sometimes that's all it takes to save a world, you see. A new vision. A new way of thinking, appearing at just the right time." These words were spoken by a fictional character in N. K. Jemisin's 2019 utopian novella Emergency Skin. But the idea of saving the world through utopian imaginings has a deep and profound history. At this moment of rupture-with the related crises of the pandemic, racial uprisings, and climate change converging-Utopian Imaginings revisits this history to show how utopian thought and practice offer alternative paths to the future. The third book in the Humanities to the Rescue series, the volume examines both lived and imagined utopian communities from an interdisciplinary perspective. While attentive to the troubled and troubling elements of different spaces and collectives, Utopian Imaginings remains premised in hope, culminating in a series of inspiring exemplars of the utopian potential of the college classroom today.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Satchel and Bobby Kennedy, a sweeping group portrait of the pioneers and longtime kings of jazz?Duke Ellington, Satchmo Armstrong, and Count Basie?who, born within a few years of one another, overcame racist exclusion and violence to become the most popular entertainers in America.This is the story of three revolutionary American musicians, the maestro jazzmen who orchestrated the chords that throb at the soul of twentieth-century America.Duke Ellington, the grandson of slaves who was christened Edward Kennedy Ellington, was a man whose story is as layered and nuanced as his name suggests and whose music transcended category.Louis Daniel Armstrong was born in a New Orleans slum so tough it was called The Battlefield and, at age seven, got his first musical instrument, a ten-cent tin horn that drew buyers to his rag-peddling wagon and set him on the road to elevating jazz into a pulsating force for spontaneity and freedom.William James Basie, too, grew up in a world unfamiliar to white fans?the son of a coachman and laundress who dreamed of escaping every time the traveling carnival swept into town, and who finally engineered his getaway with help from Fats Waller.What is far less known about these groundbreakers is that they were bound not just by their music or even the discrimination that they, like so many black performers of their day, routinely encountered. Each defied and ultimately overcame racial boundaries not by waging war over every slight, which never would have worked in that Jim Crow era, but by opening America's eyes and souls to the magnificence of their music. In the process they wrote the soundtrack for the civil rights movement.Based on more than 250 interviews, this exhaustively researched book brings alive the history of Black America in the early-to-mid 1900s through the singular lens of the country's most gifted, engaging, and enduring African-American musicians.

For decades David J. Forsyth has researched his ancestors' stories, assembling an enormous cache of records and anecdotes. Although history is filled with the tales of the great and the powerful, much less is known about the lives of ordinary people. Forsyth's goal in his research and in the writing of Alice and the Machine Gunner is to address that gap.Alice and the Machine Gunner is a conscientious blend of fact and fiction, a multigenerational account of the Geherty family based on information gleaned from civil, parish, military and personal records, as well as the reminiscences of the late Alice Geherty.The author begins with Peter Geherty, a 19th-century Irish linen weaver, and concludes with the life story of his great-granddaughter Alice, a London-born war bride. In 1919, she emigrated to Hamilton, Ontario, with little hope of ever seeing her parents again.This engrossing work of creative nonfiction brings to life generations of people now departed, as well as providing a vivid portrait of the city of Hamilton, Ontario in the first half of the 209th century. In the process, it opens the door to a deeper understanding of the past.