This is the life story of the revered single action Colt-the first cartridge revolver adopted by the US Army and a favorite of frontiersmen and cowboys. Widely used from the Cheyenne War to the Battle of Britain, the Colt, or the Peacemaker as it was originally called in the trade, had many rivals, but it was a leader among weapons of its kind.John E. Parsons, an expert firearms historian, extensively researches the metallic cartridge revolver, giving readers a rare and remarkably i...

In this addition to the well-received Paideia series, Jo-Ann Brant examines cultural context and theological meaning in John. Paideia commentaries explore how New Testament texts form Christian readers by• attending to the ancient narrative and rhetorical strategies the text employs• showing how the text shapes theological convictions and moral habits• commenting on the final, canonical form of each New Testament book• focusing on the cultural, literary, and th...

Rocket pioneer, occultist, and counterculture icon—Jack Parsons and the explosive intersection of science, sex, and magic. Sex and Rockets by John Carter is the definitive biography of John Whiteside “Jack” Parsons—rocket-fuel innovator, co-founder of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and one of the most controversial figures in twentieth-century American science. By day, Parsons helped develop the solid rocket technology that powered early U.S. missile programs and made space travel possible...

In "Unser Sonnengott" erforscht John Denham Parsons die vielschichtige Beziehung zwischen Mensch und Sonne, die sowohl physische als auch metaphysische Dimensionen umfasst. Mit einem eleganten, poetischen Schreibstil und einer tiefgründigen Erzählweise verwandelt Parsons wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse in eine faszinierende, narrative Reise, die den Leser dazu anregt, über die Rolle der Sonne in der menschlichen Zivilisation und die damit verbundenen mythologischen Vorstellungen nachzudenke...

DEEP, DARK & UNSETTLING: 100+ Gothic Classics in One Edition is a masterful curation of the most evocative and haunting tales from the annals of Gothic literature. This anthology offers a rich tapestry of themes, exploring the dark recesses of human nature, supernatural events, and the eerie atmospheres that define the genre. Through diverse styles ranging from the poetic melancholy of Robert Browning to the chilling narratives of Edgar Allan Poe, each piece unveils a different facet of th...

For 30 years Rob Parsons has travelled widely across the UK and around the world, sharing his own stories of the ups and downs of life, and listening to the stories other people have to tell of their own lives.Tell Me A Story brings together the best of these stories - from heartwarming tales of family life to challenging accounts of coming through heartache and loss, from business success and money worries to sage advice on how to set priorities and find direction for our...

In "Das nichtchristliche Kreuz" untersucht John Denham Parsons die vielfältige Symbolik und historische Bedeutung des Kreuzes jenseits des christlichen Kontextes. Mit einer fesselnden Prosa, die sowohl tiefgründig als auch anschaulich ist, widmet sich Parsons den Ursprüngen und der Entwicklung des Kreuzes als kulturelles und religiöses Zeichen in verschiedenen Zivilisationen. Durch die Verknüpfung von mythologischen, anthropologischen und historischen Perspektiven bietet das Buch einen wic...

Charles Parsons is one of St. Louis's and the nation's most influential yet little-known figures. He was instrumental to the Union cause as a Civil War quartermaster and advisor to generals, politicians and presidents alike. As a world-traveling art connoisseur, he helped found the first art museum west of the Mississippi, to which he donated his remarkable collection of American, European and Asian art. To this day, his philanthropic work and dedication to education live on in some of the...

e-artnow presents to you this unique and meticulously edited gothic collection: Frankenstein The Orphan of the Rhine Nightmare Abbey The Tell-Tale Heart The Fall of the House of Usher The Cask of Amontillado The Masque of the Red Death The Castle of Otranto Vathek The Castle of Wolfenbach Caleb Williams The Mysteries of Udolpho The Italian The Monk Wieland Northanger Abbey The Black Cat The Murders in the Rue Morgue The Vampyre The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Melmoth the Wanderer The Private M...

In 'The Non-Christian Cross' by John Denham Parsons, the author delves into the fascinating history and symbolism of the cross outside of the Christian context. Parsons explores various cultures, religions, and time periods to illustrate the diverse meanings and uses of the cross throughout history. His writing style is scholarly and meticulous, providing detailed research and analysis that will captivate readers interested in religious symbolism and cultural studies. The book offers a fre...

“Reflections” is an inspirational novel, about Miss Samantha Staberio and her journey of overcoming sexual abuse. Whilst growing up in South Africa and her journey with the taboo subjects that her culture has deemed as something they don't talk about.Samantha's sexuality, her relationships with her family, friends and the two men who were part of her life, over a time span of 25 years, were topics that she refrained from discussing with anyone. Having been sexually abused at the ag...

La cruz no cristiana se presenta como una indagación histórico-crítica sobre los orígenes, mutaciones y apropiaciones del símbolo de la cruz, atendiendo a su presencia en culturas anteriores y paralelas al cristianismo. El libro organiza su argumentación mediante un repertorio de ejemplos comparativos —arqueológicos, etnográficos y textuales— y adopta un estilo ensayístico de tono polémico, propio de la literatura de divulgación erudita de finales del siglo XIX e inicios del XX. En su cont...