The Army of Tennessee's grueling and costly victory against a fortified Union encampment is expertly recounted in this engaging Civil War history.In the fall of 1864, as William T. Sherman led Federal forces on his March to the Sea, Confederate General John Bell Hood chose to strike northward into Tennessee. There, he hoped to cripple the Federal supply infrastructure and strike the Army of the Cumberland under George Thomas. By defeating Thomas's army in detail, H...

The battle of Chickamauga brought an early fall to the Georgia countryside in 1863, where men fell like autumn leaves in some of the heaviest fighting of the war. The battlefield consisted of a nearly impenetrable, vine-choked forest around Chickamauga Creek. Unable to see beyond their immediate surroundings, officers found it impossible to exercise effective command, and the engagement deteriorated into what many participants later called “a soldier’s battle.” It was, explained Union Gene...

Come along on a journey of discovery using logic to draw the line between fantasy and reality. Logic and reason are the best defense against confusion, because if something makes sense, then that usually means that that’s the solution. This book explores if there is a devil’s narrative for enhanced information to explain desperation, using poetry and rhymes to explain the times. Poetry is short and precise, quick and concise, no need for an exploration through a vast dissertation that coul...

Have you ever looked down at your phone and wondered, "What's going on in there?" If you've ever wondered how modern computers and digital devices work, Seven Brief Lessons on Computing takes you through an entertaining and educational journey of mankind's desire to count, compare, and compute our world.

"Confidential Chats with Girls" by William Lee Howard is an engaging exploration of the complexities of communication between genders. The book delves into the nuances of conversations, revealing how misunderstandings can arise and how to navigate them effectively. Through a series of fictional dialogues, Howard illustrates the challenges and joys of connecting with women, offering insights that are both humorous and thought-provoking. Readers are invited to reflect on their own experience...

"Confidential Chats with Boys" by William Lee Howard is an engaging exploration of the complexities of adolescent male friendships. Through a series of candid conversations, Howard delves into the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of boys navigating the tumultuous journey of growing up. The book captures the essence of their struggles, aspirations, and the often unspoken pressures they face, providing readers with a unique insight into the male psyche during formative years. Howard's emp...

In "Confidential Chats with Boys," William Lee Howard crafts a thought-provoking exploration into the complex world of adolescent male identity, friendship, and the societal expectations that shape them. Utilizing a conversational narrative style, Howard offers a series of candid dialogues that delve deep into the lives of young males navigating their formative years. The book melds elements of realism and emotional authenticity, producing a rich tapestry of experiences that resonate with ...

In most boardrooms today, the pressure to continuously shrink the distance from gross revenue to net operating profit and consistently improve ROIC is acute. Many have realized and many more are beginning to realize that a well-integrated and managed supply chain is a major driver of continuously improving results. Leading Effective Supply Chain Transformations clearly defines how to achieve and maintain a supply chain leadership position by focusing on real-world execution and detailed in...

The most obvious form of entrepreneurship is that of starting a new business; however, in recent years, the term has been extended to include other forms of entrepreneurial activity. Corporate entrepreneurship is the process by which teams within an established company conceive, foster, launch, and manage a new business that is distinct from the parent company but leverages the parent's assets, market position, capabilities, or other resources. A new, but similar form of entrepreneurial ac...

After some long and arduous years, the extensive loss and destruction of World War II is finally history. At last there are human hopes that peace on Earth is possible. Unfortunately, the atomic bombs used to end that war have opened up a "Cold War," bringing other nations into the quest to possess nuclear weapons. Within only five short years, the ideals of democracy and communism will clash violently in an Asian nation called Korea. Failure to Heed is fictional account of those years and...

After more than five decades as an artist, Sharon Lee Williams continues to use her voice as a singer, songwriter, speaker, and certified transformation leadership coach.Sharon Lee launched her professional career at 18 in a production of the Broadway musical Hair and went on to work across the television and recording industries. Her live performances included serving as the vocal coach on the inaugural season of Canadian Idol, as well as contributing her voice to...

**"A page-turning, tragicomic memoir . . . By ingeniously weaving improbable and conflicting forces that make up his personal history, Adams affirms a resilient idea of home that yearns to transcend space and time." —Thúy Đinh, NPRA memoir of glitz, glamour, geopolitics, and the power of pop music, following a misunderstood queer biracial kid from small-town Georgia who became the world's foremost Eurovision Song Contest blogger.**As a boy, William Lee Adams spent his days ...