Crazy Horse was the mystic Lakota warrior who inspired his braves by his daring leadership, but he was not brutal or cruel. He was always in command of himself, a practiced trait that was essential to his code of honor and spirituality. To find the real Crazy Horse it is necessary to focus on his spiritual nature as well as his skills on the battlefieldHe will be remembered now in the mountain sculpture by Korczak Ziolkowski in the Black Hills of South Dakota, the largest monument ...

In Part one, Dr. Hunter looks back at the massive shift in our morals during the 20th century, with a nostalgic appreciation for the past. He describes the power of propaganda and Orwellian influence, as well as the power of art and literature to defeat the lie, with specific reference to artists such as Alexander Solzhenitsyn. While the author expresses concern about the present, his Christian faith and knowledge of artificial intelligence make him a believer in our future. The stage is s...

What they undertook to do, they brought to pass. All things hang like a drop of dew upon a blade of grass. W. B. Yeats The work of a college president, or of any administrator in a position of responsibility, is fraught with challenges and pressuresand also a fair share of dull, burdensome moments. To avoid becoming overwhelmed, a president has to delicately handle both of these extremes while maintaining vision and continuing to serve the students and staff. In Reading Yeats and Striv...

Forty years ago, who would have predicted marriage would no longer have meaning, body parts of aborted babies would be sold, and basic freedoms of speech and religion would be under attack? Back then, we still had primitive notions that the father of a child had an inescapable duty toward not only his baby but to the mother, we thought infanticide and suicide were wrong, and we even thought cities and states could not deny the rule the law. My, how things have changed! In this book, John O...

Encounters From Beyond: Classic Tales of Alien Contact brings together nineteen unforgettable stories exploring one of science fiction’s greatest questions: What happens when humanity meets something truly alien? From mysterious visitors and hostile invaders to misunderstood travelers and astonishing first contact, these timeless adventures capture the excitement, danger, and wonder that made alien encounters a cornerstone of classic science fiction.This remarkable...

Aisle Seat is a collection of thirteen (13) slightly dark and quirky short stories by John Hunter, an award-winning and produced scriptwriter who enjoys telling engaging and entertaining tales. This collection includes:THE COMPANION SHOPDifficulties arise when an elderly woman tires to return a companion purchased at a Summer Clearance Sale.DEAD MAN'S MONEYA dead man's winning lotto ticket brings no good.THE ORBAn attractive visitor from outer s...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.What are the fundamental laws of existence? Do they shape the universe before creation, or do they unfold as life evolves? Is intelligent life a cosmic inevitability or a fleeting accident? And most importantly—what are our true limits as conscious beings?In Rules for Eternity, John Hunter embarks on a thought-provoking exploration of the biggest scientific and philosop...

The exotic and impressive grave goods from burials of the ‘Wessex Culture’ in Early Bronze Age Britain are well known and have inspired influential social and economic hypotheses, invoking the former existence of chiefs, warriors and merchants and high-ranking pastoralists. Alternative theories have sought to explain the how display of such objects was related to religious and ritual activity rather than to economic status, and that groups of artefacts found in certain graves may have belo...

A watched clock never movesThe church clock in this unassuming South Midlands village has stopped, and for good reason. The old man who wound it up lay lead in the tower, decapitated.Dr. Jackson (Jacko), a local historian, becomes drawn in to the police enquiry, but not before there are more unexplained deaths, including one at the home of a local MP. Then the vicar vanishes into thin air.Is there a common thread? Why are the Intelligence Services i...

Zentangles are essentially drawings made on small pieces of papers using pen and ink. These designs go from crude to very intricate and allegedly have mystical powers. In this slightly dark and quirky urban tale, an obsessive young woman gets absorbed in her artwork. It comes from Aisle Seat, a collection of thirteen (13) short stories by John Hunter, an award-winning and produced scriptwriter who enjoys writing scripts, short stories and novellas.

This book is the essential companion for those who wish to learn about and visit the Inner Hebridean islands of Eigg, Muck, Rum and Canna, known collectively as the Small Isles.As well as focusing on history, archaeology and landscape change from earliest times to the present day, it is a fascinating account of the people who have lived there – their subsistence, legends and superstitions, interactions and the ways in which they exploited the land and the sea.It takes the r...

"A strong-willed young woman raised to be a bounty hunter struggles to find a better life."When a skinny and unwanted child raised to be a bounty hunter blossoms into a handsome young woman, she wants to believe there is more to life than shooting people and collecting rewards. She longs to put her guns away and settle down, but first, she must track down the ruthless outlaws who have killed the man she had hoped to marry. Accompanied by a twelve-year-old ...