The classic anthropological analysis of religion from a pioneer in the fieldFrom the preface:“Scientific efforts to learn just what are the forms and functions of religion have not been few; it is the purpose of this book to review some of them and to synthesize the suggestions and findings. . . .My own personal feeling is that sociological viewpoints (including much of social anthropology) tend to focus on the scaffolding and milieu of rel...

An account of Andrew Jackson's Indian Removal Act of 1830, which relocated Eastern Indians to the Okalahoma Territory over the Trail of Tears, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs which was given control over their lives.

ASSASSINATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.A.A Bold Political Thriller Inspired by Real EventsAn electrifying and masterfully crafted novel that blends real-world history with gripping fiction.Inspired by revelations surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Anthony Wallace delivers a fast-paced and chillingly plausible story that feels closer to reality than fiction.With a powerful and provocative writing style, Wall...

The Old Priest is a book of transformations. From the cigar-smoke-and-mirrors world of casino life, to the collection's title character morphing into a goat-man before the narrator's eyes, to a family drama upended by a miniature dinosaur in the backyard, Anthony Wallace writes about life-changing events. The characters seek to escape their earthly boundaries through artifice and fantasy, and those boundaries can be as elegant and fragile as a martini glass or as hardscrabble as a...

Tragic Death in the White HouseA gripping political thriller where truth is the most dangerous weapon of all.This thriller was one of the most requested books in a Prolific Works giveaway"The deviousness of the plot was rather brilliant." — Readers' Favorite"Engaging… intriguing… complex… exciting." — Indies TodaySTORYHe did the impossible.A professio...

Located near the southern edge of the Pennsylvania anthracite, the town of St. Clair in the early half of the 19th century seemed to be perfectly situated to provide fuel to the iron and steel industry that was the heart of the Industrial Revolution in America. It was a time of unprecedented promise and possibility for the region, and yet, in the years between 1830 and 1880, only grandiose illusions flourished there. St. Clair itself succumbed early on to a devastating economic blight, one...

This book tells the story of the late colonial and early reservation history of the Seneca Indians, and of the prophet Handsome Lake, his visions, and the moral and religious revitalization of an American Indian society that he and his followers achieved in the years around 1800.

Modern physics, radiation, atomic and nuclear physics have revolutionized medical diagnosis and the treatment of cancer. The work of the scientists whose discoveries fuelled this revolution is an important part of our scientific and cultural heritage. Using basic physics and simple mathematics this book shows how the discoveries of fundamental physics lead to an understanding of the important design principles of diagnosis and radiation therapy. With its carefully chosen and realistic exer...

In Europe and North and South America during the early modern period, people believed that their dreams might be, variously, messages from God, the machinations of demons, visits from the dead, or visions of the future. Interpreting their dreams in much the same ways as their ancient and medieval forebears had done—and often using the dream-guides their predecessors had written—dreamers rejoiced in heralds of good fortune and consulted physicians, clerics, or practitioners of magic when th...

In Europe and North and South America during the early modern period, people believed that their dreams might be, variously, messages from God, the machinations of demons, visits from the dead, or visions of the future. Interpreting their dreams in much the same ways as their ancient and medieval forebears had done—and often using the dream-guides their predecessors had written—dreamers rejoiced in heralds of good fortune and consulted physicians, clerics, or practitioners of magic when th...

Vintage Detective Masterpieces – 4 Classic Detective Novels transports readers to a golden age of mystery and intrigue, showcasing the diversity and depth of early detective fiction. This collection spans a variety of literary styles, from the tension-filled and cunning narratives to the intricately woven plots of investigation. Each story unravels an intricate puzzle that captivates the readers' imagination, punctuated by a sharp attention to social detail and masterful character developm...

The definitive history of the Tuscaroras and their return to western New York.Tuscarora is the comprehensive history of the small Iroquois Indian reservation community just north of Niagara Falls in western New York. The Tuscaroras consider themselves to be a sovereign nation, independent of the United States and the State of New York. They have preserved a system of social organization and ideal public values, along with the Tonawanda Seneca and the Onond...