In "Bulldog Carney," W. A. Fraser crafts a rich narrative that delves into the tumultuous world of 1920s America, expertly weaving the threads of crime, loyalty, and personal redemption. The novel's literary style is marked by its vivid characterizations and dialogue that echoes the vernacular of the time, immersing readers in the gritty atmosphere of urban life. Fraser's meticulous attention to historical detail situates the story within the broader context of post-World War I America, en...

Messrs. Thomas Cook and Son have been frequently requested by their friends to supply an account of the origin and progress of their business. They consider its fiftieth anniversary, in the year 1891, a fitting occasion for complying with that request. I undertook to write the story for them, and the necessary documents were placed in my hands. If it be alleged that the firm's name appears too often in the following pages, it may be replied that this was inevitable owing to the busines...

In "The Gold Wolf," W. A. Fraser weaves a haunting tale that marries elements of adventure and folklore, showcasing his profound familiarity with the landscapes and cultures of the American West. The narrative intricately explores themes of survival, loyalty, and the primal connection between humanity and nature, all while employing an evocative prose style that captures the stark beauty of the wilderness. With a setting that oscillates between the desolate charm of the frontier and the ri...

The Three Sapphires is a novel by W. A. Fraser. AUTHOR OF "FOOL'S GOLD," ETC. ILLUSTRATED BY ARTHUR HEMING. Published by GEORGE H. DORAN COMPANY.Copyright, 1918,By George H. Doran CompanyCopyright, 1918, by Street & Smith CorporationPrinted in the United States of America

Thoroughbreds explores the conflict between personal passion and societal expectations, as a character’s love for horse racing clashes with the moral opposition of another. This central tension drives the narrative, illustrating how deeply ingrained values and personal convictions can come into conflict with the opinions of others. The story delves into the complexities of family loyalty, as differing opinions on racing cause strain within a household, particularly between spouses. The nov...

The book consists of a series of interconnected animal stories narrated by a character named Sa'-Zada, who works as a caretaker in a zoo. Each evening, Sa'-Zada gathers the animals and tells them stories about their lives in the wild or about other animals he has known. The tales are rich in detail and anthropomorphism, giving the animals human-like qualities and emotions while also highlighting their natural behaviors and characteristics.The stories in "The Sa'-Zada Tales" often have mora...

Indigenous Knowledge (IK) reviews cutting-edge research and links theory with practice to further our understanding of this important approach's contribution to natural resource management. It addresses IK's potential in solving issues such as coping with change, ensuring global food supply for a growing population, reversing environmental degradation and promoting sustainable practices. It is increasingly recognised that IK, which has featured centrally in resource management for millenni...

Marxism and Urban Culture is the first volume to reconcile social science and humanities perspectives on culture. Covering a range of global cities—Bologna, Buenos Aires, Guatemala City, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, Mahalla al-Kubra, Mexico City, Montreal, Osaka, Strasbourg, Vienna—the contributions fuse political and theoretical concerns with analyses of urban cultural practices and historical movements, as well as urban-themed literary and filmic art. Conceived as a response t...

This story was written for adoptive families to explore the benefits of adoption openness. The main character, Deshaun, loves his family but always wondered about his biological family. Does he look like them? Did they love him? With the support of his adoptive parents, Deshaun gets to meet his biological family. They develop an ongoing relationship, so Deshaun feels more stable in his adoptive family, but also develops a comfortable relationship with his birth family. Deshaun and his fami...

Pocketbook of Hand and Upper Extremity Anatomy: Primus Manus features exquisitely detailed full-color photographs of dissections and line drawings of all major anatomic entities. The written descriptions of anatomy are in bulleted format to allow quick access to the material. The book also describes clinical correlations for major diseases and includes various mnemonic devices.

Focusing on Egypt during the period 1760 to 1870, this book fills in some of the historical blanks for a dance form often known today in the Middle East as raqs sharki or raqs baladi, and in Western countries as "belly dance." Eyewitness accounts written by European travelers, the major primary source for modern scholars, provide most of the research material. The author shapes these numerous accounts into a coherent whole, providing a picture of Egyptian female entertain...

Colorfully written by two popular and respected sociologists, this volume shows how sociology has evolved, how it became divided from Christian faith, and how Christian sociologists can make sense of this branch of social science.