Throughout his professional life, Herman Melville displayed a keen interest in the visual arts. He alluded to works of art to embellish his poems and novels and made substantial use of the technique of ekphrasis, the literary description of works of visual arts, to give body to plot and character. In carefully tracing Melville’s use of the art analogy as a literary technique, Douglas Robillard shows how Melville evolved as a writer.Melville studied histories of art, lives ...

"Features fifty easy and ?ono (delicious) recipes that range from classic local fare . . . to veggies, fish, salads and even desserts. . . . So simple and tasty!" —Catherine Toth Fox, HAWAI?I MagazineExperience a taste of the island life in your own backyard with fifty flavor-packed and family-friendly barbecue recipes, including Grilled Garlic Shrimp, Soy Maple Salmon, and much more! You don't have to go on vacation to enjoy the tropical flavors of the Pac...

942 A.D.-Normandy is a battlefield of men and gods.Based on historical events, The Dane is set in Normandy during the aftermath of William Longsword's assassination-a moment when the young duchy stood on the brink of collapse. Aided by his trusted companion, King Harald Bluetooth, Bernard the Dane governs Normandy as princeps until its heir, Richard the Fearless, comes of age.Amid this political turmoil, ancient myths come to life. The Sword of Spirit-the l...

While author Mark Tyler Watts sleeps, a creature from his folklore writings comes to life and creeps out into the world. The cannibalistic Atahsaia attacks and horrifically butchers two women in the small town of Monaton. By the time Watts realizes what has happened, more creatures have been let loose, all seeking flesh and destruction.Partnering with spiritualist Victor "Vic" Marzio, Watts seeks out the creatures to put them back where they belong: among nightmares, whispers, and ...

Set in the rugged Old West of the 1800s, The Adventures of Frankie Callahan: The Contest follows the journey of a brave 11-year-old girl named Frankie Callahan. Raised in the safety of a sheltered life, Frankie is unexpectedly drawn into a world of adventure when a gun contest brings skilled marksmen to her small town.With her father mysteriously missing, Frankie sets out on a daring quest to find him. Armed with determination and accompanied by her loyal companions-a sturdy horse,...

They came in peace……or so they said. Here are 18 examples of how they lied. This is an exciting collection of First Contact science fiction stories, all completely different! Take a risk – venture into the unknown with us. Who is out there? What will they want from us? Come join us in our adventure to find out how 1st Contact pans out. It will be a great adventure!"Every story in this book has something to appeal to fans of the science fiction genre, especi...

BROWN'S BOUNDARY CONTROL AND LEGAL PRINCIPLESThe latest edition of the industry-leading reference to boundary law for property surveyingIn the newly revised eighth edition of Brown’s Boundary Control and Legal Principles, a team of distinguished surveying professionals delivers an updated and expanded treatment of the latest in surveying technology and surveying caselaw. This classic reference to boundary law principles for propert...

1943In the throes of WWII, German soldier, Johannes Gertner is captured in Egypt and sent to Camp 23 — a prisoner of war camp in the wilds of Canada’s boreal forest. Far from Rommel’s Afrika Korps, Johannes forms an unlikely friendship with a black bear, and Alfred—an anti-Nazi philosopher. But when tragedy strikes camp, Johannes is relocated to a Canadian farm.Under the watchful eye of Violet Earle — the farmer’s 16-year-old daughter — Johannes escapes the ...

Unlike his fiction, which has been popular and often reprinted, Melville’s poetry remains obscure. The last “collected poems” appeared in 1947 and “selected poems” in the 1970s, and only two books dealing exclusively with Melville’s poetry have appeared, both published in the 1970s. In this revised edition of his Poems of Herman Melville, Douglas Robillard updates the scholarship on the poetry through his introduction and notes and makes a case for revised estimate of the importance of Mel...

An examination of how America's colleges have become an intellectual hell on Earth for anyone who wishes to think rationally and seek truth and wisdom, as well as a plan for how young citizens can claim and safeguard the learning and heritage to which they are entitled.From safe-spaces and trigger warnings, to grievance studies and neo-Marxist indoctrination, to sexual degeneracy and hook-up culture, to student loan indentured servitude, to useless degrees with no ...

Are contemporary soldiers exploited by the state and society that they defend? More specifically, have America's professional service members disproportionately carried the moral weight of America's war-fighting decisions since the inception of an all-volunteer force? In this volume, Michael J. Robillard and Bradley J. Strawser, who have both served in the military, examine the question of whether and how American soldiers have been exploited in this way. Robillard and Strawser offer an or...

EVIDENCE AND PROCEDURES FOR BOUNDARY LOCATIONTHE UPDATED CLASSIC GUIDE TO LAND BOUNDARY LAW AND EVIDENCE DISCOVERYThe revised Seventh Edition of Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location serves as the seminal guide to the principles and concepts of land boundary law and evidence for accurately determining boundaries. Written by a team of noted authorities on the subject, the book presents the proven methods for the rediscovery ...