Though one of the parts of the earth best fitted for man, New Zealand was probably about the last of such lands occupied by the human race. The first European to find it was a Dutch sea-captain who was looking for something else, and who thought it a part of South America, from which it is sundered by five thousand miles of ocean. It takes its name from a province of Holland to which it does not bear the remotest likeness, and is usually regarded as the antipodes of England, but is not. Ta...

Places of Pain and Shame is a cross-cultural study of sites that represent painful and/or shameful episodes in a national or local community’s history, and the ways that government agencies, heritage professionals and the communities themselves seek to remember, commemorate and conserve these cases – or, conversely, choose to forget them.Such episodes and locations include: massacre and genocide sites, places related to prisoners of war, civil and political prisons, and pl...

Much of this guide for young women is still valuable today. Despite mentions of tight lacing and other out of date matters, it contains many timeless principles.

Contents: Prehistory Early Middle Eastern and Northeast African Civilizations Ancient and Early Medieval India China and East Asia to the Ming Dynasty The Greek World from the Bronze Age to the Roman Conquest The Roman World from 753 BCE to 500 CE Western Europe and Byzantium circa 500 - 1000 CE Islam to the Mamluks African History to 1500 The Americas Central Asia Western Europe and Byzantium circa 1000 - 1500 CE

Part of the popular Tools & Techniques Series and Leimberg Library, the 14th Edition of The Tools & Techniques of Financial Planning covers all aspects of financial planning, including budget and cash management, credit and debt management, education funding, retirement planning, tax and investment issues, risk management, and estate planning. Complete with the key principles, processes and practices of financial planning, this must-have resource offers planners a...

John Witherspoon leads Recon Team Alpha, the Marine Corps' most elite four-man special operations unit ever assembled. Thrust into a labyrinth of lies, corruption, and betrayal, only they can unravel the threads of a vast government conspiracy and dismantle a powerful crime syndicate. But when John discovers an unprecedented gift--one that bends reality itself--their mission becomes more than covert ops; it becomes a race against time to expose the greatest cover-up in history.High...

"The Long White Cloud: Ao Tea Roa" by William Pember Reeves is a profound exploration of New Zealand's landscape, culture, and identity. Through vivid descriptions and insightful observations, Reeves captures the essence of the land and its people, reflecting on the historical and social contexts that shape the nation. The book serves as both a travelogue and a commentary, inviting readers to appreciate the beauty of New Zealand while also considering the complexities of its colonial past ...

Broken Ties by Aliya DalRaeOz was an entrepreneur, an inventor, and a Soldier in the Fallen Cross Vampire Legion. When the new Warlord selected him to infiltrate the Sangue Syndicate, a mob of ruthless Vampires, Oz accepted the mission gladly.Then he met Aria, a female with purple hair and matching eyes, who took his breath away. He had no intentions of Linking with anyone, ever. Fate had other plans.Now, Oz was bound by duty to get as close to the ...

Three Paranormal Authors writing romance with spice levels from sweet as pie to "My Oh My!"Bookwyrm Authors bring you three paranormal novellas of fated mates and seeking pre-destined love.Written specifically for Gen Con 2026, this publication features best-selling authors: Aliya DalRae, Danni Williams, and Jori Reeves.These tales will transport you from the bustling streets of Cleveland, where the screams of jaguar shifters echo, to the q...

Bitter Attraction by Aliya DalRaeThe aftermath of a bloody massacre drove Werewolf Angel Oscuro from his home in Arizona to a small Ohio town where he hoped to regroup. The Pack in Fallen Cross accepted his presence, and with time, he managed to put the past away, for the most part. When Seraphina waltzed into town, she awakened things inside him he thought were buried with his former Pack. But Sera had secrets of her own, dangerous secrets that threatened both the...

Today’s scientists are showing us how stem cells create and repair the human body. Unlocking these secrets has become the new Holy Grail of biomedical research. But behind that search lies a sharp divide, one that has continued for years. Stem cells offer the hope of creating or repairing tissues lost to age, disease, and injury. Yet, because of this ability, stem cells also hold the potential to incite an international biological arms race.The Stem Cell Dilemma illuminate...

With the civil war on Romulus averted, Kirk is finally free to seek out the truth behind the death of his oldest and closest friend. Was Spock killed by the shadowy organisation known as the Totality? A generous offer from Starfleet provides him with the starship he needs in order to reach his goal. Their only proviso: that they can call on his help if they need him. But what happened to Spock is not Kirk's only worry: Joseph, his son, is rebelling wildly against the restrictions placed on...