Below the mist-shrouded mountains of the West Coast lie the stories of how we came to be. It is through the myths of the people who have lived with this spirit of place for thousands of years that we uncover the mystery of our homeland. The mythical creatures Raven, Thunderbird, Bear and the Great Spirit become a path to rediscovering the spiritual landscape of culture. These are the stories of the Pacific Coast that tell of gods and demons, good and evil; things unimaginable brought to li...

It is hardly possible to realise and judge of Sappho without realising her environment. The picture must have its background, and the background is Lesbos about the year 600 B.C. One may well regret never to have seen the island now called Mytilini, but known in ancient times as Lesbos. There are, however, descriptions not a few, and with these we must perforce be satisfied. On the map it lies there in the Ægean Sea, a sort of triangle with rounded edges, pierced deeply on the south by two...

"Catholic Problems in Western Canada" by George Thomas Daly explores the unique challenges faced by the Catholic Church in the western provinces of Canada. The book delves into the historical context of Catholicism in the region, examining the interplay between faith, culture, and the socio-political landscape. Daly provides insightful analysis on how immigration, indigenous relations, and economic factors have shaped the Catholic community's identity and practices. His work serves as a cr...

Positive affirmations for black men are a set of empowering and uplifting statements that help to promote self-esteem, confidence, and overall well-being. They are designed to challenge negative thoughts, beliefs, and cultural stereotypes that may limit black men and their ability to reach their full potential. These affirmations aim to remind black men of their strengths, value, and unique qualities, and encourage them to embrace their identity and live their best lives.

In this partially autobiographical work, best-selling author Lewis Thomas offers insights on subjects as wide-ranging as gender differences, how it feels to be a patient, human vs. computer intelligence, the future of cancer research, and the longevity of the planet-interspersing all with charming anecdotes about his family, his colleagues and himself.

The highly original satire about Oedipa Maas, a woman who finds herself enmeshed in a worldwide conspiracy.When her ex-lover, wealthy real-estate tycoon Pierce Inverarity, dies and designates her the coexecutor of his estate, California housewife Oedipa Maas is thrust into a paranoid mystery of metaphors, symbols, and the United States Postal Service. Traveling across SouthernCalifornia, she meets some extremely interesting characters, and attains a not inconsiderable amount...

"Utopia" is a political romance by Sir Thomas More, and the name that he gave to an imaginary island, which he represents to have been discovered by a companion of Amerigo Vespucci, and in which existed a perfect society. He pictured a community where all the property belonged to the government, to which every one contributed by his labor, receiving therefrom a supply of his wants; where the citizen rose through all the gradations of his existence from form to form, as if in a vast public ...

Thomas H. Cook's mesmerizing novels have attracted many Edgar Award nominations, and his Chatham School Affair won the Edgar Award for Best Novel. Filled with the haunting characters that have become Cook's trademark, Instruments of Night creates a fusion between past and present that is unique and chilling. Author Paul Graves has achieved modest popularity for a crime series that pits a perceptive detective against his nemesis, a mastermind of evil. What readers don't know, however, is th...

It is May 1963, in Birmingham, Alabama. As Martin Luther King, Jr.'s civil rights demonstrations begin to fill the streets, prejudices awaken and tempers flare. Amid the violence and confusion, a deaf black girl is found raped and murdered. Veteran homicide detective Ben Wellman pursues the murderer through the throngs of protesters, the pool halls of the black district of Bearmatch, the white mansions of Mountain Brook, and finally, even in his own department. As he did in Sacrificial Gro...

Outcast Women, Judging Eyes – 3 Classic Victorian Novels offers a profound exploration of the marginalized female experience in the Victorian era, intertwining the narratives of three literary giants. This anthology captures the social tensions and restrictions faced by women during this period through a medley of rich storytelling and diverse styles. Readers are invited into the meticulously constructed worlds of these novels, showcasing a blend of social critique, psychological depth, an...

Credit Secrets For Beginners: Navigating Your Financial Journey Toward a Secure FutureIn the labyrinth of personal finance, understanding and mastering credit is your passport to a more secure and prosperous future. "Credit Secrets For Beginners" is the compass that will guide you on this vital journey, revealing the essential insights to build a strong financial foundation and unlock your true financial potential.This audiobook serves as your trusted navigator, providing c...

George MacDonald was the great nineteenth-century innovator of modern fantasy, who influenced the work of C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Charles Williams. This book collects some of his finest fairy stories, including "The Gray Wolf," "The Cruel Painter," "The Broken Swords," "The Wow O'Rivven, the Bell" "Uncle Cornelius, His Story," "The Butcher's Bills," and "Birth, Dreaming, Death.""I do not write," MacDonald once said, "for children, but for the childlike, whether of five, ...