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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...

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.

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...

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...

The Great Detective Library: 101 Legendary Detective Novels & Stories is a captivating anthology that brings together the finest works from the world’s most renowned sleuths. Featuring iconic characters such as Hercule Poirot, Father Brown, Nero Wolfe, Sherlock Holmes, Inspector Alan Grant, Albert Campion, Miss Marple, and many others, this collection offers a comprehensive journey through the evolution of detective fiction. Spanning the golden age of mysteries and beyond, this anthology s...

Every significant Star Wars character, creature, location, battle, droid and vehicle: one ultimate encyclopedia.Packed full of information, stunning images, and now fully updated to include The Last Jedi, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: Resistance, plus an exclusive look at The Rise of Skywalker.All the saga's iconic characters are here, from Darth Vader to Ponda Baba and Leia to Luminara Unduli. Amazing vehi...

The Great British Whodunit Collection – 4 Classic Detective Novels curates a fascinating quartet of mystery and suspense tales that exemplify the British detective novel tradition. This anthology spans a wide range of literary styles from the intricate and meticulous to the grippingly suspenseful, capturing the quintessential elements of the whodunit genre. Each work included in the collection masterfully employs elements of surprise, carefully woven narratives, and compelling plot twists,...

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...

John and Eric become fast friends when Eric and his family move next door to John and his family. John is white and Eric is black. They are the same age with the same birthday and are in the same class. On the first day of school, Mrs. Shaw, the teacher, does a science lesson using soil and snowflakes to highlight the importance of these things as it relates to skin color.