State and federal entities of the relatively new United States may have set borders—but archaeological history does not. Arrow Points of Texas and Its Borderlands illuminates surviving archaeological material in the form of Native American arrow points commonly found in Texas and the surrounding regions. After a fourteen-year gap without an updated field book, professional archaeologist and cultural resources consultant William E. Moore has assembled the latest research on typolog...

In the past century, average life expectancies have nearly doubled, and today, for the first time in human history, many people have a realistic chance of living to eighty or beyond. As life expectancy increases, Americans need accurate, scientifically grounded information so that they can take full responsibility for their own latter years. In The Art and Science of Aging Well, Mark E. Williams, MD, discusses the remarkable advances that medical science has made in the field of a...

What do we expect from our words? And what if those very expectations were not just wrong, but dangerous, and dangerous precisely because they kept us from moving toward justice? In a provocative and sustained argument, Professor Williams forwards the claim that our present ideas of language are a closed loop that inevitably spirals toward violence. By turning to views that were common in the ages before the modern world, but now lost, he suggests not a new but an old perspective o...

e-artnow presents to you the greatest Christmas novels, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the unique poetry of the giants of literature dedicated to this one and only holiday: The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of the Shepherds The Visit of the Wise Men As J...

This carefully crafted ebook collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Adventures of Huckleberry Finn The Gilded Age The Prince and the Pauper A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court The American Claimant Tom Sawyer Abroad Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc Pudd'nhead Wilson Tom Sawyer, Detective A Horse's Tale The Mysterious Stranger Novelettes A Double Barrelled Detective Story Those Extraordinary...

Highly readable, well-illustrated, and easy to understand, Gabbe's Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies is an ideal day-to-day reference or study tool for residents and clinicians. This 8th Edition of this bestselling text offers fast access to evidence-based, comprehensive information, now fully revised with substantial content updates, new and improved illustrations, and a new, international editorial team that continues the tradition of excellence established by Dr. Steven Gabbe. ...

Sinister supernatural forces are at work in this fast-paced tragedy of guilt and retribution, in which the power of human beings to control their own destiny is called into question.The brave warrior Macbeth allows himself to be persuaded by Lady Macbeth, his wife, to slay good King Duncan and seize the throne of Scotland for himself. Macbeth achieves his ambition, but one murder proves not to be enough as he desperately attempts to eliminate all who might threaten his ill-gotten p...

A Life in Chains presents a resonant anthology that captures the indomitable spirit and varied narratives emerging from America's complex history of slavery, emancipation, and identity formation. This collection seamlessly weaves together narratives, essays, and tales that explore the depths of human resilience and the abhorrent realities of bondage. From poignant reflections on personal sufferings to broader commentaries on societal injustice, each piece illuminates the multifaceted exper...

A doctor in Napoleon's army. A young man seeking fame fighting for the North in the Civil War. Tributes to fathers who served. Vignettes as told by those who lived through them. Speculative tales of wars of a different kind. These stories, and more, fill this anthology with the adventures of veterans, in and out of war.Featuring fiction, flash fiction, and non-fiction from John Patterson, Julie Woodside, Lionel de Maine, John Rosskopf, Marcia Ehinger, Gregg Matson, P.L. Clark, Mark...

Dive into the haunting realms of 'Supernatural Mysteries: 60+ Horror Tales, Ghost Stories & Murder Mysteries,' a richly woven tapestry of eerie narratives and spine-tingling phenomena. This anthology traverses the spectral landscapes and shadowy alleyways of human fear and fascination, offering an eclectic blend of styles from psychological horror to gothic suspense. Each tale is a testament to the diverse craftsmanship of storytelling, delivering chills and introspection alike. Notable st...

In the past century, average life expectancies have nearly doubled, and today, for the first time in human history, many people have a realistic chance of living to eighty or beyond. As life expectancy increases, Americans need accurate, scientifically grounded information so that they can take full responsibility for their own later years. In The Art and Science of Aging Well, Mark E. Williams, M.D., discusses the remarkable advances that medical science has made in the field of ...

The House of the Wolfings is William Morris's richly archaic prose romance of a Gothic tribe resisting the advance of imperial Rome. Set in the legendary Mark along the river, it blends heroic warfare, communal ritual, prophecy, and tragic love, centering on Thiodolf and the mysterious Wood-Sun. Its elevated diction, interwoven verse, and saga-like structure place it between medieval epic, Norse-inspired romance, and the emerging modern fantasy tradition. Morris, poet, designer, socialist,...