"A Narrative of the Captivity and Adventures of John Tanner" recounts the extraordinary life of John Tanner, who was captured by Native Americans and lived among them for many years. Tanner's experiences provide a unique perspective on the culture and customs of the tribes he encountered, particularly the Ojibwe. His narrative is not just a tale of survival but also an exploration of identity, as he navigates the complexities of living between two worlds. Tanner's vivid descriptions and pe...

"These adventures are spirit-stirring." -Court Journal"Absorbing interest." - British Quarterly Review (1884)"Unable to escape from the Shawnee and Ojibbeways who had captured him when a lad, he became naturalised among them, assuming the name of Falcon or Grey Hawk." - The Bookseller (1883)"When Tanner finally made his return after some 20 years, he was at best barely tolerated since he had by then become a 'savage himself', went bac...

Exterminator 69 will place you directly in the path of an onrushing freight train going a hundred miles an hour. The tragically flawed protagonist, Mick, also known as exterminator sixty nine is the ultimate country boy just trying to do his job on a regular Friday afternoon, that is until he enters a house only to find the local sheriff’s deputy murdered, half eaten, and with fire ants consuming the remains of his carcass. And when the ants turn on him as one sentient being he soon realiz...

The systems that make up the accountability package in education: standards, assessments, and the quality determination for a school, have each entered the educational field under the explicit assumption by their creators that they would drive educator behavior in a positive way. But what if that isn’t actually the case? What if each of the components was actually designed for another purpose entirely and now is tasked with a role that was never considered in its design?If that is ...

Le premier événement de ma vie, que je me rappelle distinctement, est la mort de ma mère. J’avais deux ans,et plusieurs circonstances de cette perte firent sur moi une impression si forte qu’elles sont présentes encoreà mon souvenir ; je ne retrouve pas dans ma mémoire le nom du lieu que nous habitions ; on m’a dit que c’étaitau bord de la rivière de Kentucky, fort loin de l’Ohio.John Tanner, mon père, émigrant de Virginie, avait été ministre évangélique. Peu de...

The talks collected in this volume are drawn from John S. Tanner’s later years at Brigham Young University, prior to his appointment as president of BYUHawaii. They contain a record of how, as an administrator, he tried to keep the dream of BYU alive. More broadly, they speak to a vision of learning that has been central to Latter-day Saint doctrine and practice from the earliest days of the Church. He calls it learning in the light (see Psalm 36:9).Bruce C. Hafen observes, “Since ...

This soothing audiobook combines calming narratives with a gentle male voice and tranquil background music to guide you into a deep, restful sleep. Explore the journey of connecting with your higher self while nurturing your inner child, fostering emotional healing and inner peace. Each story is crafted to evoke feelings of safety, love, and acceptance, helping to release past traumas and align with your true self. Perfect for bedtime, this meditation creates a serene environment for profo...

This audiobook features a single, heartfelt story narrated by a calming male voice, set against a backdrop of gentle, tranquil music. Designed to guide you into a deep, restorative sleep, this meditation helps nurture and heal your inner child. Through a serene narrative, you'll experience feelings of safety, love, and acceptance, releasing past traumas and fostering inner peace. Perfect for bedtime, this soothing tale creates a peaceful environment for emotional healing and profound relax...

A collection of spiritual bedtime stories and sleep talks.Enlightenment, EGO, Magic, Reality, Inner Child, Freedom & Self-Love, and more.Topics:Who are you really? Why are you here?Where do we come from?How to find true freedom?What is your life purpose? How to find your passion?What is the nature of reality and dreams and how does it all work?How to become enlightened and wake up from the dream?What ...

Have you lost control over alcohol? Is alcohol controlling you? Are you worried about what alcohol abuse is doing to your life, relationships, and health? Are you tired of friends and family expressing concern over your behavior? If so, it’s time to take back control and break free from the wretched prison that your alcohol addiction has become. This is your opportunity to grab the steering wheel of life and begin to steer in the right direction. It’s just a matter of knowing how to do it....

A dystopian view of the future when the electorate decides they have had enough and letting criminals out of over crowed prisons is not the answer. Those in Washington know how to manipulate and this story shows the moral code of legislators who have no code.

Soft-spoken, cheerful, handsome, and well dressed, George West Musgrave “looked more like a senator than a cattle rustler.” Yet he was a cattle rustler as well as a bandit, robber, and killer, “guilty of more crimes than Billy the Kid was ever accused of.” In Last of the Old-Time Outlaws, Karen Holliday Tanner and John D. Tanner, Jr., recount the colorful life of Musgrave (1877-1947), enduring badman of the American Southwest.Musgrave was a charter member of the High Five/...