“There have been many versions of this legend of Rose Hall story—some good, some not so good—but this one is definitely the best…this is what happens when history and the best of fiction meet.”‘Rose Hall’s White Witch: The Legend of Annie Palmer’ crafts the truths of slavery with the age-old stories of one of the most memorable characters in Jamaica’s history – Annie Palmer. The themes of betrayal, romance, love & mystery underpin this epic drama - the bewitching plantation owner, ...

Some of the most interesting people and events of the past often get bypassed in a classroom. This includes a large number of African-Americans who helped build this country. Black History: More Than Just A Month pays tribute to these forgotten individuals and their accomplishments. Some of the people included are war heroes, inventors, celebrities, athletes, etc. This book is a great supplement to any history class.

Laced with the controversial spirit that the politician is known for, Many Rivers to Cross chronicles his colourful journey as a Member of Parliament on the floor of Gordon House. It reflects on the stridency of his advocacies for his constituency of Central Clarendon eloquently articulated in his speeches throughout the years. Professor Oswald Harding, Dean of Faculty of Law at the University of Technology, writes that the speeches recorded in the book are a pale reflection of Mike Henry....

Everyone celebrates the Christmas holidays in their own way, and that includes the President of the United States. Some have enjoyed large gatherings, while others took part in a quiet, relaxing atmosphere. This book takes a look at each of the country's leaders approach to the year's biggest holiday season, and some of the traditions they started.

For the average person, most of the American history that he or she knows comes from facts taught to them in school to prepare them for their state mandated tests. That's not the fault of their teachers who were just carrying out the directives of their employers. But it's also a fact that a great deal of that content that they were teaching is dry and boring. However, as in every aspect of life, there is always another story behind each major event. The story of America is interesting and...

Tell Me about the Presidents is for young people in the elementary grades. The author includes an interesting story about each president. The material is usually not in textbooks or taught in classes. At the conclusion of each story are three questions for the reader to answer. This book is a great learning tool that can used by parents and teachers to teach American history in a fun way.

Like many aspects of the nation's history, its elections have had their share of behind the scenes activity and drama. This work is an examination of each of the presidential contests and some of the unusual events surrounding them such as the back room convention deals, compromised candidates, campaign strategies, both successful and failures; and major effects on the outcomes due to such inventions as television. In some cases, a swing of just a few votes to another candidate could have ...

History is full of examples where there are important stories that took place which coincided with a landmark event. There is no shortage of items worth mentioning that have been overshadowed by other aspects of history. This book is about those events with one dedicated to each day of the year that it took place. The United States doesn't have a prolonged period of history like some other countries, although for a nation that has been around for fewer years, the events are interesting, ex...

Understanding cat behavior is crucial for a multitude of reasons. Firstly, it allows us to build a stronger, more meaningful bond with our pets. Cats have a unique way of communicating, both verbally and non-verbally, which can sometimes be puzzling. They have been regarded for centuries as mysterious, solitary, and unpredictable creatures, perhaps because humans have difficulty understanding what they're saying1. We can better understand their needs, emotions, and overall well-being by le...

These short stories are purely fictional. Although in some of these stories the plot bears a modicum of fact, it has been embellished significantly to generate more interest. The names of characters are fictional, and any resemblance to real characters is purely coincidental. The book is divided into categories with appropriate stories falling into each of the five categories. These categories include Animals, Lessons, Struggles, Faith, and Connections. Some of these experiences are derive...

She spoke in a tongue dead a thousand years, and she had no memory for the man she faced. Yet he had held her tightly but a few short years before, had sworn eternal vengeance—when she died in his arms from an assassin's wounds.

What Machen had done in weird literature, Keene had done on the screen—and it was literally amazing. But few had seen it, since it was never released. It was kept under lock and key at Summit Pictures. Now Keene's new movie, The Nameless, was almost complete...