This classic work describes shamanic figures surviving in Japan today, their initiatory dreams, ascetic practices, the supernatural beings with whom they communicate, and the geography of the other world in myth and legend.

He Fought For Freedom! She Fought For Love! A Novel Of Revolt In The Days When Spain Ruled Mexico And Most Of What Became The U.S.A.Not since Gone with the Wind has there been such an epic. One quarter of a million words."Intensely Absorbing" Ft. Worth Star-TelegramThe Pulitzer Recommendee saga!"A love story reminiscent of Ramona." St. Lewis Post-Dispatch"Caught up in the revolt are lustful and brutal soldiers, women...

In a harsh and dangerous world, a rat and a boy must each choose their way as their fates become inextricably linked.Efren is a young rat, unnoticed and timid among the kingdom of rats living in the London sewers. When the king dies, leaving the kingdom in upheaval, only Efren dares to journey into the human world, where he discovers a human doctor’s plan to destroy London’s entire rat population. Meanwhile, Peter, otherwise known as Dogboy, does odd jobs for both ...

"You will search out the enemy and you will destroy him . . ." Those were the President's orders to Richard LeGrande. The Chief of State knew LeGrande was the one man who could be trusted to fulfill those instructions - if anyone could.LeGrande was the Spymaster.He was head of "GENOPS" (General Operations Agency). Behind this innocuous sobriquet, lay the last ditch organization ready at any moment to take on any job that was too dirty or too difficult for the Military or th...

Grab the 4th, 5th and 6th novels of the Lady Marmalade cozy mystery series for one low price!This three pack of mystery novels featuring the female British detective, Lady Marmalade, include Phantoms of the Pharaoh, The Baron at Bishops Avenue and The Priest At Puddle's End.Phantoms of the PharaohFrances is taking her dear friend, Florence Hudnall on a four week holiday through Egypt to explore the a...

This book, first published in 1983, analyses the technical and political developments in the two decades after the 1972 Soviet-American ABM treaty. It signposts the route for discussion of the antiballistic missile question – with its shared tacit assumption that nuclear war is for deterring and not fighting – and examines the dangerous tendency to conduct the ABM debate of the 1980s with the technical and political assumptions of the 1960s.

Blacker's Art of Fly Making is a comprehensive guide that delves into the intricate craft of fly tying, showcasing the artistry and skill involved in creating effective fishing flies. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the materials and techniques necessary for producing high-quality flies that can attract various fish species. With detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions, it serves as both an instructional manual for beginners and a reference for seasoned ang...

In "Blacker's Art of Fly Making, &c," W. Blacker brings forth a meticulously detailed exploration of angling, focusing specifically on the craft of fly making. With a blend of practical guidance and artistic expression, Blacker delves into the techniques that define the creation of various fly patterns, elucidating the delicate interplay between natural materials and the whims of the angler's art. The book is steeped in rich Victorian sensibilities, showcasing a literary style that marries...

In "Blacker's Art of Fly Making, &c," W. Blacker presents a comprehensive and meticulous exploration of the craft of fly tying, a critical practice for anglers seeking to master the art of fishing. Blacker's writing is characterized by a clear, didactic style suitable for both novices and experienced practitioners. The book not only elaborates on the technical aspects of fly creation but also contextualizes it within the broader heritage of angling, reflecting the Victorian era's growing f...

Join the Resistance (Book 1)IF BEING A HERO WERE EASY, EVERYBODY WOULD BE ONE.MATTIS BANZ knows that he’s meant to be a hero of the galaxy like the legendary Luke Skywalker, and when General Leia Organa’s Resistance recruits him to join its efforts against the evil First Order, he finally has a chance to fulfill his destiny. But the rest of his squadron doesn’t seem very promising. Sure, there’s the Zeltron girl Lorica, fam...

Ta.X.I. (Tactical Extreme Insurgency) is the new special operations team sent to the ends of the earth to route out corruption, evil doers and bring peace to destabilized regions by any means necessary. TaXI brings Jason Bourne thrills to action adventure teams not seen since the A-Team.Colonel Kade King and his three team mates are sent on an extremely difficult and treacherous mission to Angola, where one of the world's worst genocidal maniacs (Bembe) continues to torment the peo...

Since the War, the subject of Birth Control has been widely discussed, and much has been written about it. By some of its advocates it has been extolled to the point where any criticism, however tentative, is resentfully repudiated. By its enemies it has been represented as a pernicious and unnatural practice leading to the degeneracy and, ultimately, to the extinction of the race. So wholeheartedly felt, and yet so profoundly opposed are these views, that it has been difficult for the ave...