George Armstrong Custer stands as the classic example of a fallen American hero. During his lifetime, he was revered by a grateful nation as the youngest, bravest, most colorful, and most successful general of the Civil War. Then, almost immediately after his death at the Little Bighorn, he was reviled as an incompetent, immature butcher who had recklessly led his regiment into a needless slaughter in the search for glory.In The Custer America Forgot, 18611865, author

The History of Armour 1100 - 1700 offers a detailed account of how armour developed through the Medieval, Tudor, Elizabethan and Civil War eras, carefully itemizing the subtle changes over a six hundred year period. Each chapter focuses on an individual area of body protection, charting the evolution of each piece over time, from helmets and chest protection to arm guards, gauntlets, leg guards and sabatons. The book also encompasses the use of weaponry and its evolution, including protect...

"If you believe that President Harry S. Truman made the right decision to drop nuclear weapons on Japan, this book will supply grist for your mill. If you feel that an invasion or blockade was an alternative, you might reconsider your opinion after reading this book."--Military ReviewPresident Truman's determination to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki remains one of the most controversial decisions in American history.In Truman's Dilemma: Invasion or The Bomb, mi...

Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier forms part of the series American Bach Society Guides for the introduction of Johann Sebastian Bach's most important works and collections to a wider audience. Although the topic of this book is some of the most compostionally sophisticated music ever written, it avoids musical notation, explains necessary technical terminology, and assumes only basic knowledge of music history. This book presents the context, history, and music of Bach's Well-Temp...

Do you feel like your marriage is failing, your finances are not going as planned, you're not succeeding in your job or studies, you're stuck in a rut, you're being attacked by destiny, you're close to success but can't quite get there, you're not achieving what you want, you keep making promises but can't keep them, you're going through highs and lows, you're having nightmares, and your relationships are disappointing? If so, I declare that the Lord will turn your sorrow into joy, in Jesu...

An examination of Robert E. Lee's strategy at Gettysburg that would have achieved a Confederate victory, but resulted in the disaster of Pickett's Charge.Civil War historians have long been puzzled by Pickett's seemingly suicidal frontal attack on the Union center at Gettysburg.Here, for the first time, Paul D. Walker reveals Robert E. Lee's true plan for victory at Gettysburg: a simultaneous strike against the Union center from the front and rear—Major Gen...

Madeira rewards walkers with levadas, laurel forest, waterfalls, volcanic headlands, and high mountain viewpoints. It also asks beginners to make decisions that ordinary sightseeing guides often leave unanswered. A route that looks easy on a map may include wet stone, long stairways, narrow paths, dark tunnels, visible drop-offs, fast-changing weather, or a difficult journey between the trailhead and accommodation.Beginner's Guide to Madeira Hiking helps first-time and improving hi...

Anger management is crucial for parents as it directly impacts their relationships with their children and the overall family dynamics. Parents who struggle with anger issues often find it challenging to maintain a healthy and positive environment for their children to grow and thrive.

The year is 2057 and humanity has refocused its priorities after narrowly avoiding an existential crisis brought on by autonomous AI nearly 20 years earlier. Life is as normal as it could be, considering the fact that bio-engineered viruses and psychological disruption devices were the new tools of criminals and hostile governments.Ian Phillips is a tech genius who created his own AI entity before a global ban on autonomous AI was implemented in 2040. Fortunately, he was able to se...

"Walker here pairs off proto-architect Filippo Brunelleschi and doormaker Lorenzo Ghiberti in an often engaging version of Quattrocento Smackdown." — Library JournalJoining the bestsellers Longitude and Galileo's Daughter, this is a lively and intriguing tale of two artists whose competitive spirit brought to life one of the world's most magnificent structures and ignited the Renaissance.The dome of the Santa Maria del Fiore, the gr...

Launched in 1995, Bach Perspectives has become the premier English-language serial book series dedicated to cutting-edge Bach scholarship. The University of Illinois Press now offers the first four volumes in open access editions available for free to all interested readers.The fourth volume of Bach Perspectives analyzes J. S. Bach’s orchestral works, especially his concertos, and the interpretation and performance of his music in general. The diverse contributors...

Building kids' self-confidence is a crucial and worthwhile endeavor. By nurturing and developing their self-confidence, we empower children to believe in themselves, face challenges with resilience, and strive for success in various aspects of their lives.