In the 1840s. P'etro Fedorchak narrowly escapes death while fighting in the Allied Shadow War. After receiving a land grant for his heroic service, he marries Ilia and relocates near the enchanted Black Sea.Samuil is born in a cabin near the edge of the haunted Southern Forest. In the forest Bogs a mysterious shadow fog is transforming forest animals into deadly shadow creatures, who stalk Samuil from birth.Samuil often escapes to the serenity of the forest and finds peace ...

In his Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln promised that the nation’s sacrifices during the Civil War would lead to a “new birth of freedom.” Lincoln’s Unfinished Work analyzes how the United States has attempted to realize—or subvert—that promise over the past century and a half. The volume is not solely about Lincoln, or the immediate unfinished work of Reconstruction, or the broader unfinished work of America coming to terms with its tangled history of race; it investigates all...

The Land of the Divided: American Civil War Collection is a compelling anthology that intricately weaves the diverse literary styles and reflective narratives of the Civil War era. Through poignant short stories, essays, and narrative accounts, the collection captures the tumultuous landscape of a nation in conflict. From heart-wrenching battlefield scenes to intimate portrayals of homefront struggles, each piece conveys the enduring complexity and the profound human experience of the war....

When rock ’n’ roll emerged in the 1950s, ministers denounced it from their pulpits and Sunday school teachers warned of the music’s demonic origins. The big beat, said Billy Graham, was “ever working in the world for evil.” Yet by the early 2000s Christian rock had become a billion-dollar industry. The Devil’s Music tells the story of this transformation.Rock’s origins lie in part with the energetic Southern Pentecostal churches where Elvis, Little Richard, James Brown, an...

The 100 Greatest Westerns of All Time is a monumental anthology that captures the essence of the American frontier through a dazzling array of literary styles and narratives. Spanning the days of rugged pioneers to the twilight of cowboys, this collection unveils the vast tapestry of Western literature with tales of adventure, heroism, romance, and moral conflict. With standout pieces that underscore universal themes such as survival, justice, and identity, this anthology does not just cel...

Grief and loss are fundamental aspects of the human experience. Narrative and Grief examines the desire to make sense out of the nonsensical by exploring specific stories of loss and grief, spanning from the loss of a parent, child, or partner, loss within larger family systems; and ambiguous and anticipatory loss to broader cultural aspects of grief. The autoethnographic essays in this book reflect on the unique and individual experiences of each contributor’s story. Simultaneously, these...

Set against the sprawling landscapes of the American frontier, "100 Westerns" masterfully compiles a diverse array of stories that span the full breadth of the Western genre. From rugged tales of frontier justice to intimate narratives of homesteading life, the anthology delves deeply into themes of survival, adventure, and the complexities of morality in untamed territories. This collection not only showcases classic narratives but also journeys through the varied stylistic expressions fr...

Why do so many evangelicals follow leaders with dubious credentials when they have other options in their own faith? Exploring intellectual authority within evangelicalism, the authors reveal how the concept of anointing—being chosen by God to speak for him—established a conservative evangelical leadership isolated from secular arts and sciences.

The 'American Civil War Collection' is a compelling anthology that explores the complexities, struggles, and ideologies of a nation divided. This collection weaves together an array of narratives, ranging from suspenseful tales of battlefield valor to poignant reflections on the human condition during one of America'Äôs most turbulent eras. Each piece within this anthology contributes to a mosaic that reveals the multifaceted experiences of the Civil War, showcasing a diversity of literary...

When rock ’n’ roll emerged in the 1950s, ministers denounced it from their pulpits and Sunday school teachers warned of the music’s demonic origins. The big beat, said Billy Graham, was “ever working in the world for evil.” Yet by the early 2000s Christian rock had become a billion-dollar industry. The Devil’s Music tells the story of this transformation.Rock’s origins lie in part with the energetic Southern Pentecostal churches where Elvis, Little Richard, James Brown, an...

The Tales of Civil War: 40 Books Collection provides a comprehensive tapestry of narratives drawn from one of the most transformative periods in American history. This anthology comprises a wide spectrum of literary styles, from the vivid realism of Stephen Crane to the penetrating social critiques of María Ruiz de Burton, encompassing the suspenseful storytelling of Ambrose Bierce and the reflective introspections of Henry F. Keenan. The works within span genres as diverse as historical ...

A moving portrait of how black Americans have spoken out against injustice—with speeches by Thurgood Marshall, Shirley Chisholm, Jesse Jackson, and more.In "full-throated public oratory, the kind that can stir the soul", this unique anthology collects the transcribed speeches of the twentieth century's leading African American cultural, literary, and political figures, many never before available in printed form ( Minneapolis Star-Tribune...