Long overshadowed by the American Civil War, the Mexican-American War (1846–1848) has received significantly less attention from historians partly because of its questionable origin and controversial outcome. Rather than treat the conflict with a form of historical amnesia, the contributors to this volume argue that the Mexican-American War was a formative experience for the more than three hundred future Civil War generals who served in it as lower-grade officers. The Mexican War was the ...

Klarissa Dreams Redux is an anthology of stories and poetry by a myriad of authors, set against the paintings of Klarissa Kocsis and produced by her daughter, author, Shebat Legion.Klarissa Kocsis has contributed to the Toronto, Ontario, Canada art scene for over twenty years, regularly exhibiting within the city where she has won numerous juried competitions. She is a painter who specializes in egg tempera, and has earned a reputation for portraiture and nudes.Shebat Legio...

Georgians, like all Americans, experienced the Civil War in a variety of ways. Through selected articles drawn from the New Georgia Encyclopedia (www.georgiaencyclopedia.org), this collection chronicles the diversity of Georgia’s Civil War experience and reflects the most current scholarship in terms of how the Civil War has come to be studied, documented, and analyzed.The Atlanta campaign and Sherman’s March to the Sea changed the course of the war in 1864, in terms both of the up...

Transform the competitive sports field into a discipleship opportunity. Away Game provides youth athlete encouragement and sports ministry opportunities on and off the playing field.If we don’t own the process of discipling our kids as they play sports, sports culture will do it for us. But as parents, we can get so consumed with our young athletes’ physical development that we miss the opportunities athletics provide to help them grow spiritually. Away Game

Go on a linguistic adventure with our collection of meticulously crafted tales that promise to keep you on the edge of your seat while significantly improving your Esperanto. Each story, from "Spying in Paris" to "Shadows of Ancient Egypt," is woven with intrigue, suspense, and puzzles, offering a unique and immersive learning experience.Highlights Include:Spying in Paris: Uncover nuclear secrets with a daring Iranian spy, navigating through disguises and coded conversation...

Learn German with the Augsburg Saga – A1.3 Interlinear German–English ReaderShadows in the StreetLearn German through story, history, and calm A1-level language — with immediate English support when you need it.Shadows in the Street is the third book in the Augsburg Saga.It is written in clear, carefully graded A1 German and presented in an interlinear German–English format,...

Though not incorporated as a city until 1857, Hamilton can trace its roots back to the founding of Fort Hamilton by Gen. Arthur St. Clair in 1791.Throughout its history, Hamilton has been "The Greatest Little City of its Kind in the World," "The Postmark of Distinctive Trademarks," and "Known in the World's Markets." In the time between the close of the Civil War and the beginning of World War II, the city thrived. Led by steadfast pioneers and industrious immigrants, Hamilton developed in...

Learn German with the Augsburg Saga – A1.4 Interlinear German–English ReaderStones, Secrets, and StoriesLearn German through story and carefully controlled A1-level language — with immediate English support when you need it.Stones, Secrets, and Stories is the fourth book in the Augsburg Saga.It is written in clear A1 German and presented in an interlinear German–English format

Dive into the world of French language and dystopian imagination with "Learn French with Dystopian Stories," an A2 level French reader designed to captivate and educate. Journey through eight uniquely unsettling visions of the future, each tale meticulously crafted to expand your French vocabulary and challenge your understanding of grammar, all while immersing you in stories that question the essence of humanity, freedom, and control.From the enforced happiness of "Les Couleurs de...

Dive into the enchanting world of the French language with "Learn French with Dark Mystery Stories." This unique A1 reader is designed to captivate your imagination and enhance your French skills through a series of intriguing tales that whisk you away to the heart of France's most mysterious settings. From the deserted "Le Mystère de l'Église Abandonnée" where Hélène uncovers secrets hidden in an abandoned church on the Brittany coast, to the tense atmosphere of "L'Ombre sur la Concession...

Transform the competitive sports field into a discipleship opportunity as you help your young athlete become not just a better player but a devoted follower of God.If we don’t own the process of discipling our kids as they play sports, sports culture will do it for us. But as parents, we can get so consumed with our young athletes’ physical development that we miss the opportunities athletics provide to help them grow spiritually. Away Game challenges us t...

Learn German through story, history, and calm A1-level language — with immediate English support when you need it.New Paths, New People is the second book in the Augsburg Saga.It is written in clear, carefully graded A1 German and presented in an interlinear German–English format, sentence by sentence.Each German sentence is followed directly by its English translation.The English is not word-for-word...