They say he was slow-yet McClellan assumed command and in two weeks combined two different forces into one, marched on Lee, and defeated him at Antietam. They say he was not a fighter. Antietam is the bloodiest day in American History. History has not treated General George McClellan kindly, but there is another side to the story-the soldiers' side. No US general of the Civil War was adored more by his troops than McClellan, and with good reason. He gave them confidence and success. He was...

Beck Ambersley has just moved cross-country with his mother from California to the small town of Heavenly Hill, Florida. As they begin living with "Mawb," Beck's irascible old grandmother, Beck comes to know a group of unforgettable characters - two mysterious girls and their eccentric uncle who live on Gunmetal Creek; a narcissistic high school principal and her equally vile cop husband; a caring teacher who encourages Beck's gift of writing; and many others. All of Beck's adventures in H...

After years of alcohol abuse, Raldo Cisneros, a former Marine, is desperate to rekindle his strained relationship with his young daughter. He gets back on his feet and begins working security for a billionaire financier only to discover a dark secret that he feels may cost him his soul. Through the help of his former Navy chaplain - a suffering soul in his own right - Raldo comes to face-to-face with the decision of his life and will be forced to risk it all for those he loves most.

A fearsome foe on the battlefield, a lovestruck romancer at night -- Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most fascinating and polarizing figures in history. This detailed biography by John Gibson Lockhart captures the famed French warlord and emperor in all of his dazzling complexity. Fans of French history and military strategy should put this volume on their must-read list.

"The Story of John G. Paton; Or, Thirty Years Among South Sea Cannibals" is a compelling autobiography by John Gibson Paton, a Scottish missionary who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity in the New Hebrides islands. Paton recounts his experiences among the indigenous peoples, detailing both the challenges and triumphs he faced. His narrative is rich with vivid descriptions of the culture, customs, and the often perilous situations he encountered, including encounters with cannibal...

Readers with an interest in ancient times will love John Gibson Lockhart's Valerius, a carefully researched tale that follows the son of a high-ranking Roman officer and his British bride as they take a holiday to Rome and get a first-hand look at that culture's customs and mores.

John Monro Gibson's "Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. Matthew" is a literary masterpiece that intertwines historical and religious narratives with elegance and passion. As a tremendous writer, Gibson forges a connection between the sacred and the literary, imparting a complete exploration of the Gospel of St. Matthew. His writing skillfully navigates the complexities of biblical exegesis, making the profound teachings handy to a vast target audience. Gibson's creativity and ardour are ...

As a poor kid growing up, it was a challenge to have fun and not cost much, if anything. This book is specifically designed to let everybody know that fun doesnt have a price tag on it if an imagination and a warped sense of humor is part of the equation. Anybody can have a ton of fun, and make lifelong memories without getting into too much trouble. O.K. some of these stories are stretched to the borders of reality, but.................so what? Put yourself in the 60s and remember some of...

First Published in 1993. This is the second of two collections devoted to the question of local government in Europe. This volume deals with the financing of local (including, where applicable, state, provincial, and regional) governments in western Europe. The eight sections bring together an unusually large number of country studies in one volume: France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, The Netherlands, four Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, - and Spain, as well as a co...

A review of contemporary actinide research that focuses on new advances in experiment and theory, and the interplay between these two realmsExperimental and Theoretical Approaches to Actinide Chemistry offers a comprehensive review of the key aspects of actinide research. Written by noted experts in the field, the text includes information on new advances in experiment and theory and reveals the interplay between these two realms. The authors offer a multi...

Are you currently facing the heart-wrenching experience of ending a non-marital relationship? "Untying the Knot: Coping with the Breakup of a Non-Marital Relationship" is the ultimate guidebook that will provide you with the invaluable tools, strategies, and compassionate support you need to navigate this challenging journey with grace and resilience.Unlike traditional breakup resources focusing primarily on marital separations, this groundbreaking book delves deep into the unique ...