When we think about the lives of the saints, we can easily forget that they were people just like us--with all the same struggles, temptations, joys, and sorrows we experience in life. They were not born saints; they became saints. And in the course of their journeys through life, other people helped them become the people that God wanted them to be. A Sheltering Tree offers stories of faith, fidelity, and friendship from both Christian and non-Christian writers that explore the importance...

John Henry Newman (1801-1890) was a man who sought to integrate life and holiness. He believed that the spiritual life needed to be lived in an active and dynamic way, touching a person's fundamental attitudes and actions. Although Newman rejected the title of spiritual director as such, it is obvious from his correspondence that directing others through various facets of the Christian life was one of his dominant concerns. Surprisingly, comparatively little has been written about Newman's...

Hustling on the Down Low is a story of two men at war for the control of the criminal activity of Baltimore and the power that comes with it. One man is a mysterious gay kingpin with an edge. The other is a straight kingpin determined to get back on top by any means necessary. There can be only one man on top. The question is, who is willing to go down the lowest to get to the top?

The samurai sword: a symbol of the spirit of old Japan, it embodies the samurai's steel discipline, unswerving devotion and peerless skill. With its creation, a feat of craftsmanship passed down by generations of artisans, the samurai sword is generally considered to be superior even to the famed blades of Western Damascus and Toledo.The Samurai Sword Handbook is a precise exploration of the samurai sword designed for sword collectors as well as anyone intrigued by these a...

The Complete History of the Civil War (Including Memoirs & Biographies of the Lead Commanders)' offers a profound exploration of the American Civil War, presenting an amalgam of styles ranging from personal memoirs to rigorously researched historical analyses. The anthology encapsulates the monumental conflict through the eyes of key figures, weaving together personal narratives with expansive historical overviews to provide a comprehensive perspective. It uniquely melds the immediacy of f...

This meticulously edited collection contains a Pulitzer Prize awarded History of Civil War, as well as the memoirs of the two most important military commanders of the Union, Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman, complete with biographies of Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee. Finally, this collection is enriched with pivotal historical documents which provide an explicit insight into this decisive period of the American past. Content: History of the Civil War, 1861-1865...

In 'CIVIL WAR – Complete History of the War, Documents, Memoirs & Biographies of the Lead Commanders,' readers are invited to explore an expansive tapestry of narratives and reflections from the Civil War era. This anthology brings together a diverse range of literary styles, including official documents, personal memoirs, and detailed biographies that collectively illuminate the complexities of this tumultuous period in American history. Through its varied contents, the collection capture...

The Complete History of the Civil War gathers military narrative, presidential prose, memoir, biography, and retrospective historical interpretation into a capacious account of the conflict that remade the United States. Its varied materials move from battlefield command and political crisis to personal recollection and sectional memory, revealing how the war was narrated by participants as well as later chroniclers. Memoirs of campaigning and command stand beside biographical portraits an...

This capacious Civil War anthology assembles military history, official documents, memoir, biography, political rhetoric, and retrospective interpretation into a many-voiced account of the nation's defining nineteenth-century conflict. Its range is itself instructive: battlefield narratives and command decisions stand beside presidential papers, biographical portraits, and broader historical syntheses. Particularly compelling are the firsthand military recollections and foundational state ...

The Complete History of the Civil War (Including Memoirs & Biographies of the Lead Commanders) is a profound collection that delves into the intricacies of one of America's defining conflicts, the Civil War. With a diverse array of literary styles, ranging from the detailed narratives of battlefield strategies to the poignant reflections of personal experiences, this anthology captures the multifaceted essence of the war. The collection is significant in its inclusion of both comprehensive...

CIVIL WAR 'Äì Complete History of the War, Documents, Memoirs & Biographies of the Lead Commanders is a meticulously curated anthology that immerses readers in the complexities and pivotal moments of the American Civil War. This collection brings together a broad spectrum of literary styles ranging from compelling narratives to personal memoirs and reflective biographies, providing a multifaceted view of the Civil War experience. The anthology captures not just the battles and strategies, ...

The Complete History of the Civil War: Including Memoirs & Biographies of the Lead Commanders is an expansive anthology capturing the complex narratives and viewpoints that characterize the American Civil War. With a diversified selection of memoirs, biographies, and analytical essays, the collection deftly traverses the spectrum of literary styles from narrative history to personal memoirs. The works, meticulously compiled, provide a robust cross-section of perspectives on the war, featur...