“Highly recommended for a wide audience.” Donovan's Literary Services - Midwest Book Review“Highly engaging little read.” J. Aislynn d Merricksson - Readers' Favorite“More an adventure tale” Big Al - Books and PalsA soulful mix of writing, geology, rock and roll, and lost ancient nations from the author of the award winning historical novel, Storykeeper. The thought-provoking acco...

NYC Big Book Award (Distinguished Favorite 2023)Book Excellence Awards (Historical Fiction Winner 2022)Maincrest Media Book Award (Mainstream Winner 2021)Shelf Unbound Best Indie Book Award (Top 100 Notable 2016)Historical Novel Society (Editor's Choice 2015)Best Indie Book Award (Literary/Mainstream Winner 2013)"A stunning novel and a joy to read" Helen Hollick, Managing Editor - Historical Novel Society (Editor'...

Daniel A. Smith exposes the truth about the American tax revolt. Contrary to conventional wisdom, recent ballot initiatives to limit state taxes have not been the result of a groundswell of public outrage; rather, they have been carefully orchestrated from the top down by professional tax crusaders: political entrepreneurs with their own mission. These faux populist initiatives--in contrast to genuine grassroots movements--involve minimal citizen participation. Instead, the tax crusaders h...

"This body of research not only passes academic muster but is the best guidepost in existence for activists who are trying to use the ballot initiative process for larger policy and political objectives."--Kristina Wilfore, Executive Director, Ballot Initiative Strategy Center and FoundationEducated by Initiative moves beyond previous evaluations of public policy to emphasize the educational importance of the initiative process itself. Since a majority of ballots ul...

The Great Turtle and the White Bird is an uplifting short story for readers of all ages. A vast flood covers all the land, leaving behind no place for turtles or birds to lay their eggs or build a nest. An old turtle and one bird discover that of all the creatures who survived, they alone share a concern about the future of their offspring. As a selfless gift for the generations to come, the two unlikely heroes from different worlds work together to create a new land.

American politics seems to grow more contentious and complicated by the day, and whether American democracy works well is hotly debated. Amidst all this roiling partisan argument and confusing claims and counterclaims, there has never been a greater need for an impartial primer on the basics of the American political system. This Very Short Introduction gives readers a concise, accessible, and sophisticated overview of the vital elements of American democracy, emphasizing both how these el...

This book looks beyond the headlines to uncover the controversial history of California's ballot measures over the past fifty years. As the rest of the U.S. watched, California voters banned public services for undocumented immigrants, repealed public affirmative action programs, and outlawed bilingual education, among other measures. Why did a state with a liberal political culture, an increasingly diverse populace, and a well-organized civil rights leadership roll back civil rights and a...

Learn how to build all of your favorite houses in this all-new guide for Minecraft. Houses included in this guide are a mushroom hut, a tree house, a floating house, a cobblestone and glass home, a rustic countryside house, a medieval style house, and a lighthouse!Conquer Minecraft with your very own tree house!

From the #1 bestselling author of The Bomber Mafia, the landmark book that has revolutionized the way we understand leadership and decision making.In his breakthrough bestseller The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell redefined how we understand the world around us. Now, in Blink, he revolutionizes the way we understand the world within.Blink is a book about how we think without thinking, about choices that seem to be made in...

Red states, blue states . . . are we no longer the United States? Morris P. Fiorina here examines today’s party system to reassess arguments about party polarization while offering a cogent overview of the American electorate.Building on the arguments of Fiorina’s acclaimed Culture War? The Myth of a Polarized America, this book explains how contemporary politics differs from that of previous eras and considers what might be done to overcome the unproductive politics of re...

A guide for Minecraft newbies revealing everything you need to know to survive your first night! Note: a short guide (10 pages) but packed with useful information! For a full guide, please check out The Complete Guide to Minecraft by Harbor City Apps (search for it in the Kobo store).  It contains this information, plus information on crafting, mining, farming, enchanting, a section on redstone, a walkthrough, and some cheats!

Acrimony and hyperpartisanship have seeped into every part of the political process. Congress is deadlocked and its approval ratings are at record lows. America's two main political parties have given up their traditions of compromise, endangering our very system of constitutional democracy. And one of these parties has taken on the role of insurgent outlier; the Republicans have become ideologically extreme, scornful of compromise, and ardently opposed to the established social and econom...