A former slave searches for justice after her son is murdered in the wake of the Civil War in this novel from a New York Times –bestselling author."Hicks's bittersweet novel reveals a woman discovering a new sense of self in slavery's aftermath. . . . A beautifully rendered portrait for all lovers of Civil War fiction." — Library JournalIn the years following the Civil Wa...

Yugoslavia broke apart in the 1990s through a series of civil wars, and by 1999, the war had come to Kosovo. Determined to prevent this, NATO conducted an air campaign to discourage armed conflict.But what happens when the jets are gone?Troops need to go on the ground and create the peace that the air campaign birthed. Enter the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) Reconnaissance Squadron - especially the Assault Troop.This is a collection of short stories from...

Based on a true story, this debut Civil War novel follows a Southern plantation woman's journey of transforming her home into a hospital for the war.Carnton Plantation, 1894. Carrie McGavock is an old woman who tends the graves of the almost one,500 soldiers buried here. As she walks among the dead, an elderly man appears—the same soldier she met that fateful day long ago. Today, he asks if the cemetery has room for one more . . .Based on an extrao...

Set in New Orleans in the years after the Civil War, A Separate Country is based on the incredible life of John Bell Hood, arguably one of the most controversial generals of the Confederate Army--and one of its most tragic figures. Robert E. Lee promoted him to major general after the Battle of Antietam. But the Civil War would mark him forever.At Gettysburg, he lost the use of his left arm. At the Battle of Chickamauga, his right leg was amputated. Starting fresh after th...

Every year, billions of dollars of environmental aid flow from the rich governments of the North to the poor governments of the South. Why do donors provide this aid? What do they seek to achieve? How effective is the aid given? And does it always go to the places of greatest environmental need? From the first Earth Summit in Stockholm in 1972 to the G8 Gleneagles meeting in 2005, the issue of the impact of aid on the global environment has been the subject of vigorous protest and debate. ...

"A highly readable and well-documented account of the use and abuse of religion for violent political ends . . . This is a book well worth reading" (Timothy J. Demy, ThD, PhD, coauthor of In the Name of God).Most Americans could not fathom how Islamic terrorists could bring down the World Trade Center or an army psychiatrist could turn on his own soldiers, taking their lives in the name of his religion. How could an ex-army veteran blow up a federal buildi...

"An incredible resource for anyone interested in the human experience of the Civil War―as recorded by a medical professional tasked with saving lives."—David Price, Executive Director of the National Museum of Civil War MedicineIn this never before published diary, twenty-nine-year-old surgeon James Fulton transports readers into the harsh and deadly conditions of the Civil War as he struggles to save the lives of the patients under his care. Fulton joined a Union a...

Ever wonder what really happens when you die? What if heaven and hell aren't what you were told? What if the answer to why you're depressed has nothing to do with what your therapist says? Ever wonder why you exist at all? Something is wrong...and you know it. Things feel "off." You just don't know exactly what it is — or how to fix it.This is your book.Twenty-seven years ago, after being diagnosed with a potentially fatal heart condition, Robert Hicks bec...

Discover the intricate interplay between conflict and commerce in 'Navigating Troubled Waters.' Delve into the depths of maritime challenges, uncovering the strategic significance of key waterways amidst the Yemen conflict. From decoding the complexities of Houthi attacks to unraveling the far-reaching consequences on international trade, this compelling analysis offers a captivating exploration of global dynamics. Join us on a voyage of insight and understanding as we navigate the seas of...

Failure Not an Option: A Cold War Memoir from Nuclear Crisis to Senior Federal Law Enforcement Officer chronicles the life of Bob Hicks, whose journey began in Texas and led him to the most secure command centers in the world. This gripping true story reveals how extraordinary challenges and unwavering commitment shaped his career and personal motto: Failure is Not an Option.Hicks entered the Air Force with only his Somerset High School diploma and a strong set of values. As a low-...

Failure Not an Option: A Cold War Memoir from Nuclear Crisis to Senior Federal Law Enforcement Officer chronicles the life of Bob Hicks, whose journey began in Texas and led him to the most secure command centers in the world. This gripping true story reveals how extraordinary challenges and unwavering commitment shaped his career and personal motto: Failure is Not an Option.Hicks entered the Air Force with only his Somerset High School diploma and a strong set of values. As a low-...

Most histories of wounded Civil War veterans construe them as feminized men whose manhood has suffered due to their inability to provide for and raise families or engage in business. Wounded for Life complicates this picture by examining how seven veterans—six soldiers and one physician—coped with their changed bodies in their postwar lives.Through these intimate stories, author Robert D. Hicks looks at the veteran's body as shaped by the trauma of the battlefield and hosp...