Calm Crafting: 52 Weeks of Quiet Hobby Projects is your year-long guide to mindfulness through creativity. Designed for busy adults seeking screen-free stress relief, this book offers 52 low-cost, soothing craft ideas; one for every week. Each project includes a simple materials list, clear step-by-step instructions, a photo prompt, and a mindful journaling reflection. Whether you're painting stones, folding origami, or creating nature collages, every activity is gentle on...

Spanish imperial attempts to form strong Indian alliances to thwart American expansion in the Mississippi Valley.Charles Weeks explores the diplomacy of Spanish colonial officials in New Orleans and Natchez in order to establish posts on the Mississippi River and Tombigbee rivers in the early 1790s. Another purpose of this diplomacy, urged by Indian leaders and embraced by Spanish officials, was the formation of a regional Indian confederation that would deter American expansion in...

Twelve Weeks Food and Weight Loss refers to a program or plan that is designed to help individuals lose weight through a combination of healthy eating habits and regular exercise. The program typically spans over a period of Twelve weeks, during which participants are provided with a structured meal plan and guidelines for portion control, calorie intake, and nutrient balance. The goal of the program is to help individuals achieve sustainable weight loss and improve their overall health an...

The next desert war the United States fights could be against an enemy more comparable to us in training, motivation, and technology than the recent conflict in the Persian Gulf. The Middle East is a dangerous part of the world where we have limited experience in the use of high technology weapons, or in large-scale combat even given the recent war against Iraq. Since we have limited experience in these areas, this thesis analyzes two of the most recent historical examples of such combat f...

In this New York Times bestselling book, the police chief who led one of the most suspenseful manhunts in American history takes readers behind the headlines into the notorious “D.C. sniper” case that held the nation spellbound.In October 2002, ordinary Americans feared for their lives, too frightened to pump gas at the local station or let their children play outside. For twenty-three nightmarish days, a series of random sniper killings terrorized the Washington, D.C. are...

The Black Cat web site has been around for almost four years now, serving up a weekly buffet of new and classic mysteries—and more recently science fiction—to thousands of readers each week. Rather than continue to release all these novels and stories as individual ebooks, we have decided to bundle them up into a convenient weekly magazine…which is a lot more fun to work on!So here is Black Cat Weekly #1, the September 5, 2021 issue, for your enjoyment pleasure.To ...

This is a special issue—our 50th, as you may have noticed from our cover. To celebrate, all past and present editors were to contribute a story. (It helps that they are also amazingly talented writers.) So we have stories from Michael Bracken, Barb Goffman, Paul Di Filippo, Darrell Schweitzer, and Cynthia Ward in addition to our other fare.But wait! There’s more!This issue features four original tales—Elizabeth Zelvin has a fantasy/mystery stories, Phyllis...

"The 12-Week TF-CBT Workbook :60 Targeted Trauma-Focused CBT Exercises for Children, Therapists and Caregivers" offers a structured, step-by-step program designed to facilitate recovery from trauma through targeted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. This guide provides clear, actionable strategies that help individuals build a secure foundation, process traumatic experiences, and integrate new insights into a lasting, healing narrative. Organized into three pr...

In "Lanier of the Cavalry; or, A Week's Arrest," Charles King combines vivid storytelling with a deep exploration of military life during the post-Civil War era. The narrative revolves around the titular character, a cavalry officer whose integrity and honor are tested through a series of compelling encounters while under peculiar circumstances. King's adept use of dialogue and richly detailed descriptions transports readers into the heart of the American West, portraying the complexities ...

Our 65th issue features original stories, by Tammy Euliano (courtesy of Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken) and Phyllis Ann Karr (continuing her Bart Maverel weird western series). Plus we have “The Victorian Frock Coat,” by Clare Empson (thanks to Barb Goffman), and a great lineup of classics and modern mysteries and science fiction. Good stuff!Here’s this issue’s lineup:Mystery / Suspense:“The Intern,” by Tammy Euliano“Time After Time,” by Ha...

Our 68th weekly issue has several holiday tales to spice up the season, including an original (“Merry Library Murder,” by N.M. Cedeño, courtesy of Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken) and some modern classics by Heather Critchlow (courtesy of Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman) and one of my own favorite authors, Nina Kiriki Hoffman (she’s amazing!) Cynthia Ward has selected an exciting fantasy from Milton J. Davis, plus we have great tales by Ray Bradbury, Lester del Rey, and James Holding, a Sex...

In "The Ceremonies of the Holy-Week at Rome," Charles Michael Baggs meticulously chronicles the rich traditions and rituals that define Holy Week in the Roman Catholic Church. The book blends scholarly research with vivid descriptions, transporting readers into the heart of Rome's spiritual landscape during one of its most sacred seasons. Notably, Baggs employs a descriptive literary style that balances meticulous detail with evocative imagery, capturing the profound solemnity and joy that...