Harrison begins by detailing Nelson's upbringing in Norfolk, England, and his early experiences at sea, which sparked his lifelong passion for naval service. The biography provides insight into Nelson's character, including his determination, courage, and strategic acumen. Harrison highlights the pivotal moments in Nelson's career, such as his involvement in the American Revolutionary War, his service in the Caribbean, and his participation in various naval engagements against the French.T...

"Heroes of the Great Conflict; Life and Services of William Farrar, James Harrison Wilson" is a compelling narrative that delves into the lives of two prominent figures from the American Civil War. The book intricately details their military careers, highlighting their strategic contributions and personal sacrifices during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. Through vivid storytelling and thorough research, the authors bring to life the challenges faced by Farrar and Wi...

The mind did not evolve to think. It evolved to forage.Knowing this, what if hypnosis isn't something strange or rare—but something your brain already knows how to do?In Mental Foraging and the Evolution of Memory, clinical hypnotist James M. Harrison argues that long before hypnosis was an idea about the workings of the unconscious mind, nervous systems had already evolved the ability to mentally forage. Pausing to simulate, rehearse, and test possibilities before acting, ...

Charles Anderson Dana (August 8, 1819 – October 17, 1897) was an American journalist, author, and senior government official. He was a top aide to Horace Greeley as the managing editor of the powerful Republican newspaper New-York Tribune until 1862. During the American Civil War, he served as Assistant Secretary of War, playing especially the role of the liaison between the War Department and General Ulysses S. Grant. In 1868 he became the editor and part-owner of The New York Sun. He at ...

Harrison begins by detailing Nelson's upbringing in Norfolk, England, and his early experiences at sea, which sparked his lifelong passion for naval service. The biography provides insight into Nelson's character, including his determination, courage, and strategic acumen. Harrison highlights the pivotal moments in Nelson's career, such as his involvement in the American Revolutionary War, his service in the Caribbean, and his participation in various naval engagements against the French.T...

The Practical Art of Spiritual Conversation is about the art of when, if, and how to engage in a spiritual conversation. The whens and the ifs inform the how. Christians can be so concerned with how to share the gospel that they often fail to consider where the person is spiritually and when, or even if, they should share the gospel. To be sure, the Scriptures are clear that followers of Christ must spread the good news. Yet there are times when sharing the gospel would be undeniably inapp...

This is the perfect book for all persons who cherish a deeper personal interest in the history of the Ohio metropolis, or treasure a closer affection for the beautiful Forest City, the city of homes, the city in whose record may be found so much to admire and commend, and so little that needs apology or apologetic explanation. The author tells a thrilling narrative up to the Centennial year 1896.

General James Harrison Wilson, author of this biography, said of his subject, "JOHN A. RAWLINS, all things considered, was the most remarkable man I met during the Civil War..."That is a remarkable statement from one who served under McClellan and Grant, and was a cavalry leader in his own right.John Rawlins wrote, "You know, I believe more in the infallibility of numbers than in the infallibility of generals, no matter how great their reputation." Yet he was devoted to Uly...

A senator's family has been threatened--and now one of them is missing. Can Mac and Dana find Sara before it's too late?The senator had raised this niece as his own daughter. So when she doesn't return home and her abandoned car is found in a parking garage, it alarms not only the family but law enforcement agencies throughout the Northwest. The only clue: a set of menacing letters sent to the senator's office. Now it's up to Oregon state police officers Mac McAlli...

We live in perilous times: the truths of Christianity are under daily attack. Anti-religious books are everywhere — even in “Christian” bookstores. Consider The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins, God is not great by Christopher Hitchens, or The End of Faith by Sam Harris. These books and others are converting America to a secular, atheist state. Plus, Islam is growing worldwide. Fewer people identify themselves as Christians than in the past, a decrease of 10 to 20 percent in just the last f...

Mac is dealing with three difficult cases, two dead bodies . . . and a decision of the heart.It's been just three months since Detective "Mac" McAllister solved his first homicide case with the Oregon State Police. Now he's working the search for a ski instructor who has mysteriously disappeared. The man's parents claim their son wouldn't have committed suicide, but they suspect his girlfriend of something sinister.The case gets more complicated when Mac an...

Italy is a unique country. This book combines, in an empathetic and amusing manner, the author's 40 years of personal experience and observation of life in Italy, with an incisive social commentary.It examines the impact of recent historical events and the country's fascist legacy, which remains of great pertinence today, for both Italy and beyond.Italians project the impression of being comfortable in their own skin. Life is to be enjoyed, simply and fully – as has been sa...