The battle which took place on the Little Bighorn river on June 25, 1876 has passed into legend as “Custer's Last Stand”.This remarkable book is a unique analysis of the oral and pictorial evidence for the appearance of nearly 30 named Sioux and Cheyenne warriors who were present that day, and for their parts in the battle. The fruit of many years' study by one of today's most internationally respected interpreters and illustrators of Native American material cultu...

Among the first and foremost of American continental philosophers, Alphonso Lingis refines his own thought through a topic usually deemed unworthy of philosophical examination—passion. Lingis criticizes traditional scientific accounts of the emotions as dividing or disrupting our lives and argues for passion as a unifying force, a concept which invites philosophical exploration. The book’s structure is twofold. First, it offers an examination of Lingis’s most recent developments through th...

Step back in time with Richard Dehan's captivating collection, Off Sandy Hook, and Other Stories. Written by the brilliantly versatile Clotilde Graves under her famous pseudonym, this classic anthology promises a thrilling ride through early twentieth-century life. From the crashing waves of the Atlantic coast to the quiet drama of intimate human connections, these masterful tales seamlessly weave together bold adventure, sharp wit, and poignant romance. Whether you are navigating treacher...

"A thoughtful, thorough, and updated account of this bio-region" from the author of From Sail to Steam: Four Centuries of Texas Maritime History, 1500-1900 ( Great Plains Research).Winner, Friends of the Dallas Public Library Award, Texas Institute of Letters, 2001A complex mosaic of post oak and blackjack oak forests interspersed with prairies, the Cross Timbers cover large portions of southeastern Kansas, eastern Oklahom...

"Practical Guide to Hooks""Practical Guide to Hooks" provides a comprehensive exploration of hook mechanisms, bridging theory and practice across modern software development. Beginning with a historical and conceptual foundation, the book elucidates the evolution, design, and semantics of hooks—dynamic extension points that empower flexibility in both frontend and backend systems. Readers gain a nuanced understanding of the mechanisms, trade-offs, and challenges posed by hook-centr...

"An Experimental Translocation of the Eastern Timber Wolf" is a scientific report detailing a field experiment conducted by researchers Richard A. Hook, L. David Mech, William Laughlin Robinson, and Thomas F. Weise. The study focuses on the translocation (or relocation) of the Eastern Timber Wolf (Canis lupus lycaon) as part of a broader effort to understand the behavior and survival of wolf populations in the wild.The primary goal of the translocation experiment was to assess the feasibil...

Corporations can no longer just worship the bottom line. Consumers and customers want to be associated with brands that align with their values. For business success today, your company needs to tell a compelling story that creates engagement, word-of-mouth, and brand loyalty.The Hook gives you a proven methodology to create a compelling narrative, then shows you how to share your story with the world and get consumers and customers to listen to and remember your message.

Though small among its woodpecker relatives, the Red-cockaded Woodpecker poses a huge dilemma for its human neighbors. Uniquely adapted to live in the old-growth pine forests of the southeastern United States, the Red-cockaded Woodpecker has nearly disappeared as the forests have been cleared for agricultural, commercial, and residential uses over the last two centuries. Today, it waits at a crossroads. Scientific management practices could restore the woodpecker's habitat and population, ...

This anthology of black writers traces the evolution of African-American perspectives throughout American history, from the early years of slavery to the end of the twentieth century. The essays, manifestos, interviews, and documents assembled here, contextualized with critical commentaries from Marable and Mullings, introduce the reader to the character and important controversies of each period of black history. The selections represent a broad spectrum of ideology. Conservative, radical...

During this period, the British army earned itself a formidable reputation as a fighting force. However, due to its role as a police force at home, and demonisation by American propaganda, the army was viewed as little removed from a penal institution run by aristocratic dilettantes. This view, still held by many today, is challenged by Stuart Reid, who paints a picture of an increasingly professional force. This was an important time of change and improvement for the British Army, and Bri...

In 1543 three Portuguese merchants entered a turbulent Japan, bringing with them the first firearms the Japanese had ever seen: simple matchlock muskets called arquebuses.They proved a decisive addition to the Japanese armoury, as for centuries the samurai had fought only with bow, sword and spear. In 1575, one of the greatest original thinkers in the history of samurai, Oda Nobunaga, arranged his arquebusiers in ranks three deep behind a palisade and proceeded, qu...

An illustrated account of one of the most important campaigns in the history of Japan and the origin of the kami kaze - a key part of Japanese national identity.From his seat in Xanadu, the great Mongol Emperor of China, Kubla Khan, had long plotted an invasion of Japan. However, it was only with the acquisition of Korea, that the Khan gained the maritime resources necessary for such a major amphibious operation.Written by expert Stephen Turnbull, this book...