Play Some Funk is the fantastical, psychedelic creation of a young boy’s mind from many lifetimes ago, coming to fruition, good versus evil, and there is a war going on. Jacob’s world is very similar to Philip Pullman’s world in terms of a collective consciousness, though it is not quite the same, I guess he has The Almighty One to thank for that!This is a story told in the form of a poem, is inclusive of Henry Johnson’s original title Jacob, and is also a continuation of that. You...

Are you worried about getting dementia in later life or do you have a relative or friend who already has dementia? Are you interested in caring for people with dementia? This book will prove invaluable in putting your mind at rest. You can have dementia and be happy, and many people living with dementia in care homes are happy. This book will restore your faith in the form of a short story about a girl called Maria who has a week's work experience at a fictitious care home called St Michae...

In "French Pathfinders in North America," William Henry Johnson meticulously explores the intricate history of French exploration in the New World, shedding light on the contributions of figures such as Samuel de Champlain and Jacques Cartier. Written in a rich, narrative style that weaves historical data with personal anecdotes, Johnson's work places these explorers within the broader context of 17th-century European imperial aspirations. By employing both primary sources and vivid descri...

This book is a collection of 45 beautifully crafted poems written over a period of several years inspired by people from all walks of life. The final seven poems are written for people living with a dementia and are based upon my experiences of caring for them, something I thoroughly enjoy.

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

"French Pathfinders in North America" by William Henry Johnson explores the adventurous journeys of French explorers and their significant impact on the North American landscape. The book delves into the lives of notable figures such as Samuel de Champlain and Jacques Cartier, highlighting their quests for trade routes and territorial claims. Johnson meticulously details the interactions between French explorers and Indigenous peoples, showcasing the complexities of these relationships and...

To this oneness of all native Americans there is, perhaps, a single exception. Some writers look upon the Eskimo as a remnant of an ancient European race, known as the "Cave-men" because their remains are found in caves in Western Europe, always associated with the bones of arctic animals, such as the reindeer, the arctic fox, and the musk-sheep. From this fact it seems that these primitive men found their only congenial habitation amid ice and snow.

In "Was It a Ghost? The Murders in Bussey's Wood," Henry Johnson Brent masterfully intertwines elements of mystery and local folklore, inviting readers into a chilling narrative set against the backdrop of a quaint yet eerie woodland. The prose exhibits a blend of suspenseful pacing and atmospheric detail, establishing a haunting ambiance that mirrors the chilling events surrounding the murders. Brent's exploration of timeless themes, such as the intersection of the supernatural and the ra...

In "French Pathfinders in North America," William Henry Johnson meticulously chronicles the adventures and explorations of French navigators, traders, and settlers in the New World from the 16th to the 18th centuries. Johnson employs a narrative style that blends vivid storytelling with rigorous historical analysis, shedding light on the cultural encounters and exchanges that shaped early North American history. Through rich descriptions and well-researched accounts, readers gain insights ...

Dive into 'The Big Book of Ghost Stories: 140 Horror Novels & Short Story Collections,' an expansive anthology that promises a chilling and revelatory journey through the corridors of haunted literature. This collection masterfully weaves together a variety of styles and periods to explore the endless possibilities of fear and supernatural dread. From Gothic novel fragments to spine-tingling modern short stories, readers are treated to a broad spectrum of ghostly encounters and haunted phe...

Koza Dabasa explores Okinawa's island culture and its ghosts of war through the lens of Nenes, a four-woman pop group that draws on the distinctiveness and exoticism of Okinawan musical tradition. Both a tropical island paradise and the site of some of the bloodiest battles of World War II, Okinawa has a unique culture and a contentious history. Its musical traditions are distinct from other parts of Japan, varying in instrumentation, poetic forms, and musical scales. Nenes marks ...

"Was it a ghost? The murders in Bussey's Wood" is a gripping tale that intertwines mystery and the supernatural. The narrative follows the chilling events surrounding a series of murders that take place in the eerie Bussey's Wood. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into the lives of the characters who are haunted by the past and the specter of fear that looms over the woods. Henry Johnson Brent masterfully crafts a suspenseful atmosphere, leaving readers questioning the line between r...