The Army of the Potomac had pushed Robert E. Lees army out of Maryland in September 1862 after the Battle of Antietam, but President Lincoln and his War Department wanted the army to continue going after the Army of Northern Virginia after it retreated back into Virginia. When George B. McClellan refused to do it, Lincoln fired him and installed Ambrose E. Burnside as the new commander. Burnside, who didnt believe himself capable of commanding the Army of the Potomac, only took the job becaus...

Governance, security, and development are three critical components of a dialectical nexus that is both dominant and determinant for any objective and fruitful quest for the understanding of the trajectory of a country, a region or, in the case of Africa, a continent from a colonial past to a neocolonial and meta-colonial present, and toward a future of strategic optimal independence and self-reliance. That colonial past and the ensuing neocolonial and meta-colonial present have made these...

At sixteen years old, I experienced many things normal people don't experience in a lifetime. It wasn't due to a lack of support. I had a family and I was loved. I gave the streets over twenty-five years of my life. What I received in return was three bullet wounds. I faced double digit in prison multiple times. In the end, I lost my brother and over fifteen close friends & family members...This is my journey... This is my story.

We are not meant to just live; we are meant to live on purpose.We are here to use our gifts and talents, find our passion, and live life abundantly. But how? How do we find our purpose in life? How do we unlock those innate gifts and talents that help us carry out our purpose? How do we find a path in life that gets us out of bed every morning and allows us to make an impact in a way that leaves an enduring legacy? This book is a journey through how one ma...

W.H. Auden once remarked that the complete œuvre of Jean Cocteau could fill a warehouse. Over the course of his life, Cocteau produced an impressive range of works, ranging from poems, plays, films, and novels to drawings, sculptures, stained-glass windows, and interior design. His mind was brimful of imagination and wonder, drawing on tropes, themes, and iconography from Greek myth and tragedy to medieval folklore, children’s fairy tales, and the experimental movements of the Int...

A simple bedtime story of a little girls trip to her Grandfather's farm, and the adventure that unfolds.

The Gamin have left Earth, and in doing so have raised many questions. Clearly we are not alone in the universe. As the alien visitor's ships have revealed, space is not a peaceful place. The discovery of a massive construction dock in the Australian Outback surprises all. The partially built spacecraft within its confines is a baffling mystery to many, a technological marvel to others. A consortium of countries pool their resources in their attempt to complete the 'Terran'. Will the massi...

Gil Kramer is a Canadian pilot on a Royal Air Force squadron in Ceylon, now Sri Lanka. It is 1943 and the Japanese after a brief attack have bypassed the island and shifted to Burma in their drive to India.Kramer's squadron, equipped with long-range B24 Liberator aircraft, is based in the hot and humid jungle, embodying all that is destructive of the soul. Kramer arrives keen for action, but the months of inactivity leach away his resolve. Letters from his high-school sweetheart, J...

The story is set in the Hawaiian Islands and follows the life of Kiana, a young Hawaiian woman. The novel provides a depiction of Hawaiian society and customs through the lens of Kiana's experiences. It explores themes of love, tradition, and cultural change, reflecting the impact of Western influences on Hawaiian life during the 19th century.Jarves's narrative combines romance with a portrayal of Hawaiian customs and landscapes, offering readers a glimpse into the island's rich cultural h...

First published in 1876, when many considered Japanese art a mere curiosity, A Glimpse at the Art of Japan presents Jarves remarkable examination of the problems of Japanese aesthetics, offering a penetrating analysis of the historical, religious, and social influences on the development of art in Japan. Supporting the thesis that art gives true expression to the aspirations of a nation, Jarves discusses such issues as: the influence of Shintoism and Buddhism on Japanese a...

50 Fine is a study guide comprised of life experiences, with statistics universal, and spiritual laws paired with scientific facts that are surprisingly similar regarding you and your families health. Important information empowering you to make better decisions healthwise by simply better understanding the system? Governmental FDA Pharmaceutical Companies, Hospitals CDC Planned Parenthood Benefits: More sustained energy, fewer diseases, look and feel younger, greater intimacy, and men: ri...

Proven retirement investing advice designed to meet the specific needs of physicians, attorneys, entrepreneurs, and other professionalsIn No One Loves Your Money Like You Do, financial guru Dr. James B. Jackson guides professionals through the challenge of retirement financial preparedness.Unlike the typical audience for retirement planning guides, these professionals have the luxury of a healthy income and a decent-sized nest egg, but they have la...