As we move out of the past and into the present, our landscape is forever altered by the passing of time. The face of Kokomo, "The City of Firsts," has changed over the years. Once an image of small-town Americana, Kokomo has grown-expanding its industrial reach, enticing new residents, and continuing to be the first in a number of fields.Kokomo, Indiana: Then and Now takes the reader back to a simpler time in Kokomo history. Using historic images paired with contemporary photos, authors T...

According to legend, Kokomo, Indiana was named after a Miami Indian Chief who lived in the area, "Ma Ko Ko Mo" -meaning Black Walnut. Founded in 1842 by David Foster, a frontier trader, Kokomo has since become the home to many of the nation's most influential inventions. From the birthplace of the automobile to the introduction of stainless steel and the development of canned tomato juice, Kokomo has been a leader in ingenuity, earning its nickname, the "City of Firsts." In this collection...

In his concise, richly detailed memoir My Sixty Years on the Plains fur-trapper W. T. Hamilton - also known as ‘Wildcat Bill’ - gives the reader a first-hand account of life outdoors in the Old West. From trailblazing to trading with Indians, Hamilton relates how a mountain man relied on his wits and specialized knowledge in order survive the inhospitable environments.

In his concise, richly detailed memoir My Sixty Years on the Plains fur-trapper W. T. Hamilton—also known as "Wildcat Bill"—gives the listener a first-hand account of life outdoors in the Old West. From trailblazing to trading with Indians, Hamilton relates how a mountain man relied on his wits and specialized knowledge in order to survive the inhospitable environments.

The Cossacks (Russian: Казаки [Kazaki]) is a short novel by Leo Tolstoy, published in 1863 in the popular literary magazine The Russian Messenger. It was originally called Young Manhood. Both Ivan Turgenev and the Nobel prize-winning Russian writer Ivan Bunin gave the work great praise, Turgenev calling it his favorite work by Tolstoy. Tolstoy began work on the story in August 1853. In August 1857, after having reread Iliad, he vowed to completely rewrite The Cossacks. In February 1862, af...

Hockey guys are off limits—and yet, one has set me in his sights, and I have no chance of escaping.Camden Church is the guy I should’ve stayed away from. But when he mistakes my identity, I don’t correct him. I let him break all my rules.It’s a night I’ll never forget—not that he’ll ever let me.If my brother discovers our secret, he could jeopardize Camden’s pro hockey career and end it before it’s begun.Camden thinks I’m g...

I didn’t know I was a captive. How could I? I didn’t have my memory. He could have told me anything about the world, and he did.And I believed him.Until the day a mysterious stranger showed up, killed the man I’d believed was my husband, and decided to take me with him.I don’t know what he plans to do with me, but it can’t be anything good.But hey, at least the world still exists.The Monster Keeps Me Safe is a dark romance standalone with an ...

The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America, and worthy of study. In formation though, the path to adoption was not without dissent: the Anti-Federalist movement was against the creation of a stronger U.S. federal government, and vocally opposed the ratification of the Constitution, because the Articles of Confederation originally gave state governments more authority. Led by Patrick Henry of Virginia, Anti-Federalists worried, among other thing...

With Reporting and Analysis by the New York TimesWhat happened on 9/11 and how? Have we learned any lessons? Are we safer now?The questions every American wants answered.Since September 11, 2001, Americans have wondered how the tragic events of that day could have occurred. This is the complete report of the circumstances surrounding the attacts, including:*Al Qaeda and the organization of the 9/11 attack*Intelligence collection,...

Research shows that most lawyers think they know what their clients want – but their clients don’t always agree. How can lawyers and their firms truly understand the client perspective? How can they know what their clients are really asking for? What do lawyers need to know in order to get – and stay – hired? What Clients Want from Law Firms combines the collective perspectives of clients in order to focus the lawyer’s mind on their end goal – providing a service that people want and will ...

Lives That Defined Early America – 6 Classic Founding Statesmen Studies is a compelling anthology that delves into the lives and legacies of pivotal figures from America's formative years. The collection masterfully examines the myriad paths taken by these influential statesmen, exploring themes of leadership, democracy, and national identity through a variety of narrative styles. From biographical sketches that highlight personal achievements to essays exploring broader socio-political im...

The casual and the serious of American history—fiddlers, yarn spinners, and riverboat gamblers, politicians, educators, and social reformers—have all concerned Thomas D. Clark, celebrated historian of the Western frontier and the changing South. Three American Frontiers, a volume of his selected writings, draws from works produced throughout Clark's long career as a writer, teacher, and lecturer on the frontier West, social change in the South, and the cutting-edge of historical r...