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Author: Jere Bishop Franco
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
ISBN: 9781574410655
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 268

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"Crossing the Pond also chronicles the unsuccessful efforts of Nazi propagandists to exploit Native Americans for the Third Reich, as well as the successful efforts of the United States government and the media to recruit Native Americans, utilize their resources, and publicize their activities for the war effort. Attention is also given to the postwar experiences of Native American men and women as they sought the franchise, educational equality, economic stability, the right to purchase alcohol, and the same amount of respect given to other American war veterans."--BOOK JACKET.

Author: Donald C. Jackson
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 1604731532
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 279

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Tracks is a pilgrimage into the wild, beautiful, and lonely places around us. Donald C. Jackson invites the reader to share the trail with him and discover connections to different vistas not only in the South but also in distant lands and on exotic waters. Through the many stories of this avid hunter, fisher, and trapper, Tracks travels into the swamps and wetlands, hills and tundra, forests and jungles, and on rivers, ponds, tropical lagoons, and the sea. Frog gigging adventures reveal the magic of summer nights in the Deep South. Running a trap line for racoons leads to a tiny Mississippi farm on a crystal clear winter night. Duck hunts evoke the mystery of whistling wings at sunrise, a sound that becomes almost sacramental. Big game hunts in Alaska blend with squirrel hunts along the Mississippi River and late afternoon deer hunts on the outskirts of a college town. In the Gulf of Mexico, Jackson explores science and beauty of life at sea on a fisheries research ship. Filled with experiences from decades of teaching, conservation activities, hunting, fishing, and wilderness adventures, Tracks brings into focus the natural thrill of participating fully as part of the chain of life in wild places.

Author: Matthew Dickens
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1604777877
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 450

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Synopsis for Magnus by Matthew Dickens What do the following things have in common Christ's parable about the Mustard Tree. Samson's riddle to the Philistines. NicoloPaganini's 13th Caprice. Mary Shelleys novel Frankenstein. The The Luciferian symbols in Napoleon's tomb. The Massorah Magna of the Hebrew Bible. The first edition mustard-colored jacket cover for Bram Stoker's novel Dracula. The Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. The resurrection of Judas Iscariot. And the Apostle Paul's prophetic writings about the Mystery of Iniquity. Only one man can decipher this ancient enigma. A man nearly two thousand years old. He is not Longinus or the Wandering Jew. He is something else, a living foreshadow of the returning Christ. Born in the Bethlehem in 23 A.D. to parents of great power, Magnus the Lehohn soon discovers his life has been marked by a parabolic shadow that will take him across the centuries. Though born a prince in the Tribe of Judah, his Gentile mother prepares him for the life of a warrior after his father and brother are murdered by a Cappadocian assassin. But his earthly training in the elite cavalry units of the Roman Army is just the beginning. On the eve of Jerusalems fall, Magnus is crowned by the Archangel Michael as the next champion in the Shekinah Legacy. Gifted with the preternatural abilities of Old Testament champions, and a secret power which no demon or angel can stand against, Magnus begins his journey through time to discover the truth. And when he does, the Word of God will shake Heaven and Earth like never before. Biography: Matthew Dickens has been a writer and Biblical researcher for nearly fifteen years. He is represented by Peter Rubie, CEO of theNew York based agency Fine Print Literary Management.

Author: Susan Krinard
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504062728
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370

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A stunning shapeshifter romance from the New York Times–bestselling author of Prince of Wolves and Prince of Dreams. Spending the summer in Minnesota as a child, Alexandra developed a strong bond with a wolf pup named Shadow. The encounter led to a lifelong love of wolves, and she has never forgotten Shadow—or the young boy she met one day who acted like her friend. Now, seventeen years later, Alex is no longer the innocent and carefree girl she once was, but she still finds solace in the wilderness and with the wolves she has dedicated her life’s work to. Returning to Minnesota, her joy at reuniting with Shadow is soon clouded by amazement, as the wolf reveals himself to be a man named Kiernan. Alex vows to help Kiernan, who is plagued with amnesia and believes he is responsible for a series of grisly murders. By discovering the truth—in both the past and in themselves—Alex and Kiernan will find the peace they need to heal and bridge the gap between their separate worlds. Praise for Susan Krinard “Susan Krinard was born to write romance.” —Amanda Quick, New York Times–bestselling author “The reading world would be a happier place if more paranormal romance writers wrote as well as Krinard.” —Contra Costa Sunday Times “A vivid, talented author with a sparkling imagination.” —Anne Stuart, New York Times–bestselling author

Author: Olivia Atwater
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 0316463221
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270

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Proper Regency ladies are not supposed to become magicians—but Miss Abigail Wilder is far from proper. The marriageable young ladies of London are dying mysteriously, and Abigail Wilder intends to discover why. Abigail’s father, the Lord Sorcier of England, believes that a dark lord of faerie is involved. But while Abigail is willing to match her magic against Lord Longshadow, neither her father nor high society believes that she is capable of doing so. Thankfully, Abigail is not the only one investigating the terrible events. Mercy, a street rat and self-taught magician, insists on joining Abigail in unraveling the mystery. Mercy is unpredictable, and her magic is strange and foreboding—but the greatest danger she poses may well be to Abigail’s heart. A queer romantic faerie tale of defiant hope and love against all odds, set in Olivia Atwater’s enchanting version of Regency England. Praise for the Regency Faerie Tales “A delightful, romantic romp. The definition of a comfort read.” —Hannah Whitten “Fully a delight! Whimsical, witty, and brimming over with charm.” —India Holton “Sweeps you off your feet in the swooniest way possible.” —Megan Bannen “I wolfed this down with great pleasure.” —KJ Charles “Whimsical but never frivolous, sweet but not sugary. I loved it.” —Alix E. Harrow “A perfect historical fantasy romance: Warm, sparkling with magic, dangerous, and delightful.” —Tasha Suri

Author: Peter Baltensperger
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1475953038
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174

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Dealing with the basic elements that make us human, the short stories contained in Inside from the Outside represent explorations of various aspects of human nature in all its complexity and variety. Author Peter Baltensperger has incorporated elements of experimental, surrealistic, and bizarre short fiction. The stories, classified as sudden fiction, are all less than a thousand words long and focus on the many archetypal characteristics which constitute the human psyche. In "From the Secrets of Tree," Sybil Strong attempts to discover the secrets of the forest during a horseback ride and swim in the river. Mitchell Collier, in "Amid the Variegated Currents," battles the river for answers as he calls attention to Sisyphus of the River. In "Across the Lake," Morgana Cronin uses a swim in a clear lake on a hot afternoon to solve life's puzzles. This collection exemplifies the never-ending search for meaning and the primordial quest for selfhood as the characters struggle to find themselves in a confusing world. Praise for Inside from the Outside "Because the dreamscape of Peter Baltensperger's prose is precisely where Jung meets Freud, the spare, direct, and deeply affective stories in this volume represent the specific way that the archetypal heritage can surface far more profoundly in the sensual persona than in the curious intellect or the emotive heart. These are stories about the human condition ... and about the commonality of the human experience shared by all. Like Conrad, Nabokov, and Appelfeld, Baltensperger writes in a learned language. But that only makes his writing the more remarkable: this is English-language short prose at its most arresting ...and at its most seductive." —Martin S. Cohen, essayist, novelist, commentator, and editor

Author: Brenda Ashworth Barry
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1680461176
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228

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Elizabeth Ann Rose calls the Indian reservation in southern California home, and is upset and angry when she and her family must leave and travel the road again while her daddy plays in his band and tries to become famous. She and her family live out of an old beat up station wagon traveling from one city to another. Sometimes, living in dirty old hotel rooms where mice and cockroaches are their only pets. When Beth Ann turns eleven she finds more than chocolate cake being served. Her mom serves her daddy divorce papers, takes her three children and heads out to begin a new life. In one short summer, Beth Ann's life completely changes, and she ends up in Novata, a small Northern California town. The very town that will change her life forever.

Author: Elisha Cooper
Publisher: Pantheon
ISBN: 1101871237
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 161

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When Cooper discovers a lump in five-year-old Zoe's midsection as she sits on his lap at a Chicago Cubs game, life changes. Surgery, sleepless nights, treatments, a drumbeat of worry. Even as the family moves to New York and Zoe starts kindergarten, they must navigate a new normal regularly interrupted by anxious visits to the hospital. Forced to balance his desires to be a protective parent even as he encourages his girls to take risks, Cooper writes about what it took for him and his wife to preserve a sense of normalcy and joy in their daughters' lives, while being transformed by the fear and hope we feel for those we love.

Author: David K. Anderson
Publisher: Magical Scrivener Press
ISBN: 1643550446
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1064

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Plunge into the pond and land in an alien world. When her grandmother dies, 13-year-old Christy inherits an old family secret: the pond behind her house is in fact a portal to another world. What's more, she learns that her grandfather went through the portal when he mysteriously disappeared nine years ago. As Christy undertakes an adventure into a wondrous and dangerous new world full of strange aliens and advanced technology, she’ll need to trust her instincts and rely on the unique abilities of her friends if she wants to lead everyone safely home. Book 1: Portal Through the Pond When Christy first learns of the portal in her backyard pond, she tries to honor her grandmother’s wishes to stay away. But when the local bully pushes her classmate in, she knows only she can rescue him. And maybe she can finally bring her grandfather home, since she’s there anyway… Book 2: Beyond the Portal Despite her parents forbidding Christy from returning to the Empty World, she knows it’s her fault her grandfather got captured by the hostile aliens called Ancients. So when 2 of her friends sneak off to see the world, Christy finds the excuse she needs to go back. Book 3: At the Portal’s End It seems like each time Christy goes to the Empty World, more goes wrong. But she still can’t stay away. This time, with the excuse of finding her dad and the detective, she ventures on a more dangerous journey and learns that there’s something more sinister about the Ancients’ plans for the other Empty World inhabitants than any of them suspected. Book 4: The Lost Portal As both Christy and the grown-ups scramble to help the other inhabitants of the Empty World stay clear of the Ancients’ genocide, they encounter an overgrown pyramid hidden in the jungle. As the last of his race, the pyramid’s guardian enlists their help to protect it. Because if the Ancients gain access to its secrets, no one on the Empty World will be able to hide from them… BONUS SHORT STORY: Christy’s Risky Recipe Back at home, Christy finds a piece of Empty World technology that just might be the key to saving her family’s struggling business—and their Christmas. Book 5: Portals in Peril The pyramid guardian never told Christy and her friends that the Empty World safeguards a piece of critical technology protecting the entire universe. Now they’re racing against a ticking clock of impending catastrophe. But the lead Ancient believes he’s found the key to conquering the Empty World once and for all. Since he won’t listen to reason, their only option is to steal the power source back…before it’s too late for the whole universe. The complete Empty World Saga collection is a science fiction adventure series for kids aged 8-12. If your kids have blown through the Land of Stories, devoured the Keeper of the Lost Cities, or can't wait for the next Wings of Fire, make the complete Empty World Saga their next read. Grab the complete Empty World Saga Collection and help save the Empty World now!

Author: David K. Anderson
Publisher: Magical Scrivener Press
ISBN: 1939233267
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 206

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A missing Grandfather. Two missing friends. A forbidden rescue plan. Christy’s parents forbid her from returning through the portal, but her grandfather is still stranded in the Empty World. When Danny and Brad accidentally take a trip into the portal, Christy finds the excuse she needs to disobey her parents and go after them. Unfortunately for Christy, she's stuck with Cory for a traveling companion. Thus begins another journey through the Empty World, looking for the people they've lost, and for a way back home. Along the way, they'll have to deal with the two intelligent species native to that alien world, and unravel the workings of the ancients' portals. Can Christy get them all safely home, or will her feud with Cory result in all of them being lost for good? Beyond the Portal is the second book of the Empty World Saga, a science fiction adventure series for kids aged 8-12. If your kids have blown through the Land of Stories, devoured the Keeper of the Lost Cities, or can't wait for the next Wings of Fire, make the complete Empty World Saga their next read. Grab Beyond the Portal and return to an alien world!