Archaeological case studies consider material evidence of religion and ritual in the pre-Columbian Eastern WoodlandsArchaeologists today are interpreting Native American religion and ritual in the distant past in more sophisticated ways, considering new understandings of the ways that Native Americans themselves experienced them. Shaman, Priest, Practice, Belief: Materials of Ritual and Religion in Eastern North America broadly considers Native American re...

Social clubs as they existed in eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century Scotland were varied: they could be convivial, sporting, or scholarly, or they could be a significant and dynamic social force, committed to improvement and national regeneration as well as to sociability. The essays in this volume examine the complex history of clubs and societies in Scotland from 1700 to 1830. Contributors address attitudes toward associations, their meeting places and rituals, their links with the ...

Twenty published authors share tips, tricks, advice, and encouragement for other writers. They talk about working through the rough times, making their first sales, and finding success in the publishing industry.Whether you’re traditional, indie, or hybrid; a journalist, novelist, or blogger, we hope their stories provide encouragement for you, wherever you are in your journey toward publication.

**Now a Major Motion Picture Directed by George ClooneyThe #1 New York Times–bestselling story about the American Olympic rowing triumph in Nazi Germany—from the author of Facing the Mountain.**For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the...

All witches LOVE Halloween, right? Wrong! This little witch loves… CHRISTMAS!So when Trixie discovers that all witches are on the Naughty List, she knows she needs to fix it!Join Trixie and Rudy the cat in Jingle Spells, a beautifully illustrated picture book by James Brown. Follow them on their journey to Lapland HQ to meet Santa and the elves. But don’t forget to sing your jingle spells as you help Trixie bring Christmas to everyone!

James Brown shakes out oblivion's final sieve in a collection of poignant and humorous verse.The Tip Shop offers a diverse range of poetic forms, from found poems to autobiographical reflections, essayistic explorations to epigrammatic insights. Brown's voice captures the nuances of everyday life, offering social commentary with a touch of humor. These poems explore themes of loss, resilience, and the search for meaning in the ordinary.Alternately ...

Plagued by the suicides of both his siblings, heir to alcohol and drug abuse, divorce and economic ruin, James Brown lived a life clouded by addiction, broken promises and despair. In The Los Angeles Diaries he reveals his struggle for survival, mining his past to present the inspiring story of his redemption. Beautifully written and limned with dark humor, these twelve deeply confessional, interconnected chapters address personal failure, heartbreak, the trials of writing for Hol...

(Bass Play-Along). The Bass Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the audio to hear how the bass should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in case you want or sing, or to simply help you follow along. Songs: Call Me Super Bad (Parts 1, 2 & 3) * Cold Sweat, Pt. 1 * Get up (I Feel like Being a Sex Machine) * Get up Offa That Thing * Give It up or Turnit a L...

“Granny Z” or Zella Roosevelt, a cherished and beloved 105-year-old ancient storyteller, continues telling her amazing children tales encompassing her family’s history from within a blind alleyway in New York City to youngsters seeking life’s acceptance and love. And, as always, her rebellious grandson known as the Panther or JeanPaul follows life’s challenging paths and is now a Most Wanted man in the dangerous world of underground forfeit fighting. Granny Z’s son, Ricky Roosevelt, and Ri...

This short story introduces the reader to Rider Bradbury. Rider has a lot of interests, reading, martial arts and Asian women...not always in that order. Take a trip to the AppleJack Saigon bar and find out if Rider has met his match. If you like police chases,serial killers and tough kick-butt characters-then there is a decent chance that Rider may put a choke-hold on your imagination. Rider is hard to kill and plans on catching his demon in the follow-up 23K novella-Dead In The Water. Do...

Father Paul is highly respected and admired in Rochester Town. Along with Mayor Nick Carter, he is instrumental in the town getting its first ferry service. Unfortunately, an unwanted visitor also comes to Rochester with the ferry. Following a couple of accidents and a death on board the ferry, the murky past of a few townsfolk is exposed. They are forced to make confessions to Father Paul, who is also dealing with the ghosts of his own past. The Father believes there is a link between their...