A new edition of the groundbreaking 1958 publication created in collaboration with the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs.This beautiful new edition of the histories and laws of the Gitanyow (literally "people of the small/narrow place," once called the Kitwancool in settler accounts), as recounted to museum curator Wilson Duff in 1958, includes a new foreword by Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs while preserving the original text.Until the mid-twentieth century, the vill...

Hit the jackpot with stories from Michael Connelly, Laura Lippman, Walter Mosley, Alexander McCall Smith, and more superstars of mystery.In "One Dollar Jackpot," Michael Connelly's curmudgeonly Harry Bosch finds himself going toe-to-toe with a professional poker player. Jeffery Deaver offers up "Bump," a tale of a has-been actor trying to make it big by hustling cards. "Hardly Knew Her" by Laura Lippmann showcases a young woman learning about bluffing the hard way, ...

Today You Have Choices to Secure Your RetirementDo you often worry about your future and the state of your retirement, fearing that you’ll find out that you actually don’t have as much money as you would like to retire with? The 5th Option is the must-read book for anyone determined to find practical and sensible solutions for a stress-free retirement. Wherever you are in the retirement planning stage, you will learn the secrets to retiring comfortably wit...

Although they are relative latecomers on the evolutionary scene, having emerged only 135?170 million years ago, angiosperms—or flowering plants—are the most diverse and species-rich group of seed-producing land plants, comprising more than 15,000 genera and over 350,000 species. Not only are they a model group for studying the patterns and processes of evolutionary diversification, they also play major roles in our economy, diet, and courtship rituals, producing our fruits, legumes, and gr...

The Indian Ocean, with its critical routes for global commerce, is a potentially volatile location for geopolitical strife. Even as the region’s role in the international economy and as a highway to conflict zones increases, the US has failed to advance a coherent strategy for protecting its interests in the Indian Ocean or for managing complex diplomatic relationships across the region. The Indian Ocean and US Grand Strategy presents a range of viewpoints about whether and how th...

The wind regime in Colombia has been rated among the best in South America. However, under the current circumstances, and on its own, the interconnected system would not likely promote wind power. This report is targeted to analysts, planners, operators, generators and decision makers in Colombia and other countries in the region and provides a set of policy options to promote the use of wind power. The potential instruments assessed in this study include financial instruments, government ...

The year is 1897. Dr. Watson is enthusiastically reading Bram Stoker's recently published novel, Dracula. When a bloodless corpse is found in London shortly afterwards, Watson believes in vampires. And then he encounters a werewolf in the London fog. Together with Sherlock Holmes, the razor-sharp master detective from Baker Street, Watson embarks on a fantastical odyssey.

Crises of Faith and Conscience – 8 Classic Fiction Novels amalgamates the narratives of diverse authors to explore profound existential, moral, and spiritual dilemmas. This anthology presents an intricate tapestry of literary styles that range from the solemn introspection found within Hawthorne's narratives to Dostoevsky's intense psychological explorations. These novels, representative of the 19th century's evolving societal and philosophical discourse, collectively invite readers to pon...

Reviews the development of novel feed sources as feed for poultry, focussing on the use of essential oils, macroalgae, microalgae and corn fermented proteinAddresses the recent advances in understanding the role of individual nutrients and additives in poultry nutritionConsiders the range of methods and techniques implementable to maintain the safety of poultry feed and prevent mycotoxin contamination

This publication consists of three separate articles which were first published in Kropotkin’s paper Le Revolte for the anniversaries of the Paris Commune in March 1880, March 1881, and March 1882. They were put together to form a single chapter of Kropotkin’s first political book  (‘La Commune de Paris’, Paroles d’un Revolte, Paris 1885). The first English translation was published eighty years ago as the second Freedom Pamphlet (

Santa's Library: 400+ Christmas Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends' encapsulates an extraordinary range of literary styles, themes, and individuals, highlighting the diverse manners through which the essence of Christmas has been captured in literature. From iconic carols that echo through the ages to poignant tales that embody the spirit of giving, this anthology masterfully compiles works that span centuries, cultures, and literary movements. Noteworthy pieces not only entertain bu...

The Humphrey Bogart Collection is a unique compilation of 3 Oscar winning films adapted from the original screenplays & performed for the radio by Humphrey Bogart and many of the original film stars in front of a live studio audience. Re-mastered and re-edited from the original radio broadcastTHE AFRICAN QUEEN with Humphrey Bogart & Greer GarsonSet in 1915, Rose Sayer, the prim missionary joins Charlie Allnut, the gin drinking river trader as they ...