Welcome to "Amazing Tales Volume 118", a captivating anthology that delves into the realms of cosmic adventure, human resilience, and enigmatic mysteries. This collection brings together six enthralling stories, each weaving its own unique tapestry of imagination and intrigue. Begin your journey with "Treasure of Triton", where an elusive chase unfolds across an alien world. The Space Patrol's pursuit of Wolf Larsen becomes a high-stakes game, with creation's richest prize and a perilous p...

The Anthropology of Los Angeles: Place and Agency in an Urban Setting questions the production and representations of L.A. by revealing the gray spaces between the real and imagined city. Contributors to this urban ethnography document hidden histories that connect daily actors within cultural systems to global social formations. This diverse collection is recommended for scholars of anthropology, history, sociology, race studies, gender studies, food studies, Latin American studies, and A...

A holistic approach to analyzing distinct grassland habitats that integrates ecological, historical, and archaeological dataToday the southeastern United States is a largely rural, forested, and agricultural landscape interspersed with urban areas of development. However, two centuries ago it contained hundreds of thousands of acres of natural grasslands that stretched from Florida to Texas. Now more than 99 percent of these prairies, glades, and savannas have been...

In 2003, Methodists celebrated the 300th anniversary of the birth of their founder, John Wesley. Today, there are more than 300 Methodist denominations in 140 nations. Covering the activities of this group that plays an important role in the ecumenical movement through its many social and charitable activities in world affairs, this book offers more than 400 entries that describe important events, doctrines, and the church founders, leaders, and other prominent figures who have made notabl...

The Kensington Gazette No. 2 is a publication edited by Charles Baker Strutt, offering insights into the social, political, and cultural landscape of mid-19th-century England. This edition, dated December 14, 1853, covers local news, events, and discussions relevant to the Kensington area. Strutt’s editorial style provides a window into the concerns of the time, reflecting the community's views on current events, public issues, and developments.As part of a series, the Gazette serves as bo...

In the following pages it has been my endeavor to present, first, the results of a careful and impartial investigation into the present and prospective status of the monopolies in every industry; and, second, to discuss in all fairness the questions in regard to these monopolies--their cause, growth, future prospects, evils, and remedies--which every thinking man is to-day asking.

The only book of drink recipes you will ever need!Loaded with over 400 recipes for exotic alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks gathered from across the globe, Jigger, Beaker, & Glass is one of the greatest armchair drinking books ever and the only book of drink recipes you will ever need.

Long before Julia Child introduced French cooking to American palates, Charles Baker and The Derrydale Press published a highly unusual collection of recipes for its day: exotic recipes from around the world for unusual hors' d'oeuvres, soups, fish, shellfish, poultry, game, meat, vegetables, fruits and desserts. From avocado salad recipes discovered by the author in Cuba to grouse recipes from the Scottish moors, the author's tour de force belongs on the shelf of every serious cook.

Loaded with over 400 recipes for exotic alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks gathered from across the globe, Jigger, Beaker, and Glass is one of the greatest armchair drinking books ever and the only book of drink recipes you will ever need.

Can four brides bring hope to the men who so desperately need them, finding their own paths to happiness along the way?When Lady Moira Brennan leaves for Montana to stake her own claim on a homestead, she has no idea that a husband is already waiting for her--Moira is greeted by a bleak landscape of desperate farmers and a marriage contract with her name on it. Can she uncover the truth behind the contract, and will she ever realize her dream of owning her own land?After ...

Declan O'Bryan left Ireland to seek his fortune in the New World, but the journey was long for a man without a penny to his name. It took years of back-breaking work as a sailor and a journeyman for him to finally reach Montana, and to have enough money to his name to earn the title of proud homesteader. There's only one thing missing from his life now, and unlike the boys in town, he's not convinced a man should find a wife in a catalog, the same way he buys a plow.But for Margare...

When Brianna Darcy left Ireland to marry a stranger, she expected her life to change for the better. But one surprise after another has left her questioning everything she thought she knew.For Cassidy Campbell, finding a sweet wife to settle down with is the only thing missing from his life. He owns his claim, he's raised his livestock, and he's made a name for himself in Montana. All he needs now is Brianna.But she brings a secret with her that can threaten their happiness...