To Her, who, as a bride of only eighteen months, stood broken-hearted on the depot platform and bade me a tearful farewell as our train of soldier boys started to war; who later, while I was Ten Thousand miles away from home on soldier duty in the Philippine Islands, became a Mother; and who, unfortunately, three months thereafter, was called upon to lay our first-born, Oliver D. Coursey, into his snow-lined baby tomb amid the bleak silence of a cold winter’s night, with no strong arm to b...

Slim Sanglant, released from prison, is now seeking revenge against those in Upamona who helped put him there, and Red Skene, former U. S. Marshal and now County Sheriff is the man on his trail. There is a killing, houses and a barn are set on fire, and people come up missing before Red can get to the bottom of it. And get to the bottom of it he does with the help of his half-breed deputy, Bushy Carlsen, who is hit by a bolt of lightning that knocks him unconscious just as he sees who he t...

U. S. Marshal Red Skene is on the trail of two prison escapees who have joined up with Slim Sanglant, the meanest, toughest, and biggest sheepherder in Upamona. Working under cover as Utahs worst outlaw, Skene plans to join the gang, but his plans are changed when he has a run-in with Sanglant. Red helps his cousins, Fred and Jed Cadwell, with their gold mine in the High Uintahs where Sanglants gang has been digging on the Cadwell claim. Skene meets and falls in love with Colleen Ryan. Rue...

George S. Schuyler was a journalist and cultural critic whose writings appeared in such diverse publications as Crisis, Nation, Negro Digest, American Mercury, and National Review. In the 1920s, Schuyler was a member of the American Socialist Party and espoused liberal views. By the 1950s, he had become an ardent supporter of U.S. Sen. Joseph P. McCarthy and touted himself as an American patriot, believing that communism was a threat to African Americans. In the 1960s, Schuyler was one of ...

Flying High is a chronicle of flying experiences and observations which will stimulate forgotten memories of old pilots, peak the curiosity of new or to be new pilots and give the general public a glance into the world of a private pilot. The book will amuse some and cause many to shake their heads in disbelief.

As a marketer, even if you’re a beginner, you almost certainly understandthe importance of, and power of, an email list. Nowhere else can you find atruly captive audience you can contact time and time again, and if you treatthem right, your subscribers can continue to be a goldmine for many yearsto come but by moving some of your efforts offline, you’ll be able to pick up thoseadditional subscribers, and you’ll have the added benefit of reachingpeo...

"W.O. Hebison, owner of the county newspaper, the Record, declared that the greatest people in the state were those women and men who produced Texas." -Images of America: Rains County (2011)Was life better in early Rains County, Texas, during the 19th Century, without its modern conveniences or rushed pace of life?Pioneering Rains County author, William Oscar Hebison (1864- 1939) has surprising answers about the early times in his short, 60-page bo...

"W.O. Hebison, owner of the county newspaper, the Record, declared that the greatest people in the state were those women and men who produced Texas." -Images of America: Rains County (2011)Pioneering Rains County author, William Oscar Hebison (1864- 1939) has surprising answers about the early times in his short, 60-page book titled "Early Days in Texas and Rains County."In introducing and dedicating his book, Hebison writes:"Deeds of hero...

Book 1: Explore the beauty of compassion and sacrifice with “The Happy Prince, and Other Tales by Oscar Wilde.” Oscar Wilde's collection of fairy tales weaves enchanting narratives that combine whimsy with profound moral lessons. From the selfless acts of the Happy Prince to the insightful wisdom of the Selfish Giant, Wilde's tales capture the imagination while imparting timeless truths about kindness and empathy.Book 2: Embark on ...

Traditionally, Taiwan has been viewed as the passive pawn of more aggressive powers, yet now it has begun to assert its voice in world affairs—especially through economic influence. This volume brings together leading scholars to examine the origins and implications of Taiwan's global role and the ramifications of its growing strength for such crucial policy issues as China's reunification and U.S. policy in East Asia.

Turning your great idea into reality always feels like the most difficult step in getting your start-up off the ground -- until you realize that nobody beyond your family and close friends knows about your amazing product or service.This difficult lesson evades many aspiring entrepreneurs: The success of your startup is limited by the number of potential customers who know about it. Ideally, you’ll market your startup well before you’re open for business. And you need to spread the ...

The story is about a family who moves to a castle haunted by the ghost of a dead nobleman, who killed his wife and was starved to death by his wife's brothers. The home of the Canterville Ghost was the ancient Canterville Chase, which has all the accoutrements of a traditional haunted house. Descriptions of the wainscoting, the library panelled in black oak, and the armour in the hallway characterise the setting. Wilde mixes the macabre with comedy, juxtaposing devices from traditional Eng...