Most of the world remembers Crazy Horse as a peerless warrior who brought the U.S. Army to its knees at the Battle of Little Bighorn. But to his fellow Lakota Indians, he was a dutiful son and humble fighting man who—with valor, spirit, respect, and unparalleled leadership—fought for his people's land, livelihood, and honor. In this fascinating biography, Joseph M. Marshall, himself a Lakota Indian, creates a vibrant portrait of the man, his times, and his legacy.Thanks to firsthan...

An award-winning historian and teacher shares timeless life lessons passed down through his family—generations of Lakota."When we began our search for consultants for Into the West , we were looking for individuals with a deep knowledge of the culture and history of the Lakota people. In Joe Marshall, we found that person, but the happy surprise was that we also found a poet, a storyteller, and an educator who led...

Angels with attitudes and sucky six-year-olds-the world needs more of them!Meet Lilly Faithe Christians, a defiant, foul-tempered six-year-old girl with a personality well beyond her years. Meet Corinthian Angel Creation Of God-an immature, blemished, illegitimate angel with highly exaggerated hopes of becoming part of the elite Guardian Angel infantry. These two beings are messed up and in need of a serious intervention!Their outrageous adventure begins when an untimely tantrum from Lilly...

Seeking to round out the compelling story of the American West, bestselling Lakota author Joseph M. Marshall III brings a new slant to the traditional Western: historical fiction written from the Native American viewpoint.This riveting novel takes place during the Battle of the Hundred in the Hand, otherwise known as the Fetterman Massacre of 1866. The story is told alternately through the eyes of Cloud, a dedicated Lakota warrior who fights alongside a young Crazy...

In Lakota tradition, the bow and arrow were more than tools for hunting or battle. The bow's resilience and flexibility, the arrow's grace and power, the archer's focus and patience—in these, we find the essential qualities for living a life of strength, purpose,and simplicity. In The Lakota Way of Strength and Courage, Joseph M. Marshall builds upon the central metaphor of the bow and arrow to provide a treasury of insights, stories, and irreplaceable wisdom. With eloquent prose and an el...

Mysticism (Complete Edition) is Underhill's landmark mapping of the mystical life across traditions, organized around a coherent process: awakening, purgation, illumination, the dark night, and union. Combining close readings of Plotinus, Dionysius, Ruysbroeck, Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, and Boehme with an exacting distinction between genuine mysticism and magic or occultism, she integrates historical, theological, and psychological analysis. The Complete Edition restores her full...

A Writer's Diary distills Virginia Woolf's notebooks into a sustained chronicle of artistic practice, tracing the composition of Mrs Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, Orlando, The Waves, and the late essays alongside her reading, reviewing, and publishing work. Selected and arranged by Leonard Woolf from entries spanning 1918–1941, the volume foregrounds the workshop of modernism: experiments in voice and rhythm, candid reports of false starts and breakthroughs, and keen observations of London ...

G. K. Chesterton's Saint Francis of Assisi is not a ledger of facts but a luminous interpretive life, weaving history, theology, and wit. From the public renunciation before the bishop to leper‑care, the Canticle of the Creatures, the founding of the Friars Minor, and the audience with the Sultan, Francis emerges as joy made credible. The prose is brisk and baroque, studded with paradox that opposes both Victorian sentimentality and modern utilitarianism. Written amid renewed interest in m...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI-generated voice.In Returning to the Lakota Way, prolific author Joseph Marshall presents the follow-up to his highly regarded book The Lakota Way. Using beautiful storytelling to relay traditional tales passed down through the generations, Marshall once again takes the reader on a journey of growth and inspiration. Each chapter presents one story that exemplifies a quality or way of life that will encourage in listeners a sense ...

For Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota people, historical trauma, chronically underfunded federal programs, and broken promises on the part of the US government have resulted in gaping health, educational, and economic disparities compared to the general population. Crazy Horse Weeps, offers a thorough historical overview of how South Dakota reservations have wound up in these tragic circumstances, showing how discrimination, a disorganized tribal government, and a devastating dissolution ...

Returning to the Lakota Way immerses us once again in the world of the Lakota Sioux through the beautiful storytelling and deep insight of Joseph Marshall’s writing. Relaying traditional tales that have been passed down over generations, Marshall takes us on an inspiring journey that will help us better understand the world around us and our place in it.The teaching stories found in each chapter provide lessons that open our eyes to universal qualities and...

The dignity of Marshal of France was to be the apogee of success for any general in Napoleonic France, since the Emperor only created 26 during his years on the throne. Fame, riches and high station in the Imperial Court were the bountiful reward for hard service on the battlefield. Napoleon handed out these dignities, along with kingdoms, principalities, admiralties, dukedoms for more than purposes of recognition; they were also to bind the recipient to his empire even more tightly. Marsh...