A powerful dramatic trilogy of the conquering of the Pacific Northwest's Alta California. Three nations compete and four cultures collide, the Indigenous people, the Spanish, the Mexicans, and finally the Americans in a span of 83 years. Historical events and generations of strong men and women are woven together by fiction combined with facts. The great missions and ranchos rise and fall. Empires are won and lost. Nation's war and the titans of the time struggle to adapt to the fast-chang...

Alta: A Collision of Four Cultures: Book Three, is a richly layered historical novel that blends frontier survival, political tension, cultural conflict, and deep human experience.Unstopped Tide, 1839 through 1851, seamlessly continues to expand the world of Alta. The reader is transported across oceans, mountain passes, battlefields, trading posts, gold mining camps, and the rapidly changing landscapes of early North America.Book three captures the complex...

Book II engulfs the reader in Alta's tumulus years from 1821 through 1839. High California's second generation rises. The sons and daughters of the original Spanish colonists struggle to hold their land. A new culture evolves. People who are Mexicans by law yet call themselves Californios first. Mexico becomes a far-off, uninterested Government. The inevitability of violence between Alta's Indigenous Peoples and the Californios ignites with Muata, the Great Bear Killer, and Major Mariano G...

Devin Sharp, a gentle-natured boy, has trouble sleeping. Recurring visions of strangers moving among shadows in his bedroom keep waking him at night. He swears that what he sees and hears is real. To no avail. No one believes him. An older sibling taunts him. "Silly dreams," she says. But are they?Coming of age as a gay teen in the seventies, Devin's sleep issues are just one more secret safely locked up in his closet. But not for long. Freshman year in college brings a measure of ...

The Essential Feminist Collection – 60 Powerful Classics in One Volume is a formidable anthology that explores the intricate and evolving landscape of feminist literature. It spans an impressive array of literary styles and genres, from the dramatic depth of Victorian novels to the poignant realism of early 20th-century narratives. This collection encapsulates the feminist consciousness through its selection of diverse and groundbreaking works. Standout pieces in the anthology take the rea...

Myths, Legends, and Lore: A Global Journey Through Fairytales, Folktales, and Fables Global Odyssey: Venture across continents and centuries as you discover the unique and diverse folklore of different cultures. From the enchanting stories of Asia to the epic myths of Europe and the captivating legends of the Americas, this book is a passport to the world's most enchanting narratives. Mythic Heroes: Meet legendary heroes, gods, and creatures who have shaped the collec...

Almost every golfer struggles with consistency in their game. Typically, a player might hit a few great shots followed immediately by several disastrous ones, without being able to discern any change at all in their swing. It can be incredibly frustrating. The cause of this problem is most frequently found in the moments before and after impact, which are key to building a perfect swing. Once your finish has been refined, the backswing and downswing can be blended into a consistent, seamle...

In Replacement Parts, internationally recognized bioethicist Arthur L. Caplan and coeditors James J. McCartney and Daniel P. Reid assemble seminal writings from medicine, philosophy, economics, and religion that address the ethical challenges raised by organ transplantation. Caplan's new lead essay explains the shortfalls of present policies. From there, book sections take an interdisciplinary approach to fundamental issues like the determination of death and the dead donor rule; ...

The Story of the Cotton Plant is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of one of the world’s most important and influential crops. Written by F. Wilkinson, this book delves into the fascinating journey of cotton from its earliest origins to its pivotal role in global industry and commerce. The narrative begins with the botanical aspects of the cotton plant, describing its growth, varieties, and the unique characteristics that have made it so valuable throughout history. Readers are take...

Timeless and unwavering, love flows through a universal melody that echoes in every corner of the globe. Transcending borders and cultures, it sows the seeds of memories that sprout and blossom in Scents of Lavender, a collection of 25 illustrated poems that breathe life into evocative scenes where queer love proudly re-emerges from the depths of history, uncovering deep and everlasting bonds.Each poem invites the reader to explore the narrator's deeply personal and intima...

Paige, Richard and me. We thought we’d be friends forever. But everything changed the day we took the short cut home from school along the old railway line. I wish we’d gone the long way. I wish we hadn’t seen our classmate, pale and still in the undergrowth. And I wish we hadn’t promised to keep one, awful detail a secret just between us…Twenty years later, I have a brand-new life, and try never to think about my old one. But I’m dragged back when Paige calls ou...

The Essential Feminist Collection 'Äì 60 Powerful Classics in One Volume is a groundbreaking anthology that spans diverse genres, cultural landscapes, and historic epochs. This collection enriches the feminist literary canon, offering narratives that challenge societal norms and illuminate the experiences of women. From the penetrating social critiques to romantic prose, the anthology encapsulates a wide range of literary styles'Äîtherein lies its power. The works within are unapologetical...