State and federal entities of the relatively new United States may have set borders—but archaeological history does not. Arrow Points of Texas and Its Borderlands illuminates surviving archaeological material in the form of Native American arrow points commonly found in Texas and the surrounding regions. After a fourteen-year gap without an updated field book, professional archaeologist and cultural resources consultant William E. Moore has assembled the latest research on typolog...

In the past century, average life expectancies have nearly doubled, and today, for the first time in human history, many people have a realistic chance of living to eighty or beyond. As life expectancy increases, Americans need accurate, scientifically grounded information so that they can take full responsibility for their own latter years. In The Art and Science of Aging Well, Mark E. Williams, MD, discusses the remarkable advances that medical science has made in the field of a...

This carefully crafted ebook collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Adventures of Huckleberry Finn The Gilded Age The Prince and the Pauper A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court The American Claimant Tom Sawyer Abroad Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc Pudd'nhead Wilson Tom Sawyer, Detective A Horse's Tale The Mysterious Stranger Novelettes A Double Barrelled Detective Story Those Extraordinary...

Highly readable, well-illustrated, and easy to understand, Gabbe's Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies is an ideal day-to-day reference or study tool for residents and clinicians. This 8th Edition of this bestselling text offers fast access to evidence-based, comprehensive information, now fully revised with substantial content updates, new and improved illustrations, and a new, international editorial team that continues the tradition of excellence established by Dr. Steven Gabbe. ...

A doctor in Napoleon's army. A young man seeking fame fighting for the North in the Civil War. Tributes to fathers who served. Vignettes as told by those who lived through them. Speculative tales of wars of a different kind. These stories, and more, fill this anthology with the adventures of veterans, in and out of war.Featuring fiction, flash fiction, and non-fiction from John Patterson, Julie Woodside, Lionel de Maine, John Rosskopf, Marcia Ehinger, Gregg Matson, P.L. Clark, Mark...

Dive into the haunting realms of 'Supernatural Mysteries: 60+ Horror Tales, Ghost Stories & Murder Mysteries,' a richly woven tapestry of eerie narratives and spine-tingling phenomena. This anthology traverses the spectral landscapes and shadowy alleyways of human fear and fascination, offering an eclectic blend of styles from psychological horror to gothic suspense. Each tale is a testament to the diverse craftsmanship of storytelling, delivering chills and introspection alike. Notable st...

The House of the Wolfings is William Morris's richly archaic prose romance of a Gothic tribe resisting the advance of imperial Rome. Set in the legendary Mark along the river, it blends heroic warfare, communal ritual, prophecy, and tragic love, centering on Thiodolf and the mysterious Wood-Sun. Its elevated diction, interwoven verse, and saga-like structure place it between medieval epic, Norse-inspired romance, and the emerging modern fantasy tradition. Morris, poet, designer, socialist,...

Living to Tell the Horrid Tales: True Life Stories of Former Slaves, Historical Documents & Novels is a seminal collection that weaves together a tapestry of narratives documenting the visceral realities of slavery and its enduring impact. This anthology presents a rich array of literary styles, from harrowing autobiographical accounts to incisive essays and riveting novels. The collection's strength lies in its diversity, featuring standout pieces that poignantly capture the human spirit'...

Included --- 1. A Ghost Stories, by Mark Twain 2. August Heat, by W. F. Harvey 3. Berenice, by Edgar Allan Poe 4. Casting the Runes, by M. R. James 5. Caterpillars, by E. F. Benson 6. Celui-Là, by Eleanor Scott 7. Circumstance, by Harriet Prescott Spofford 8. Consequences by E. M. Delafield 9. Count Magnus, by M. R. James 10. Fear, by Achmed Abdullah 11. Fishhead, by Irvin S. Cobb 12. Gabriel-Ernest, by Saki 13. His Unconquerable Enemy, by W. C. Morrow 14. In the Penal Colony (Part 1), by ...

The Second Edition of The Handbook of Financing Growth has been designed to help leaders and advisors gain a solid understanding of the financing strategies, sources, and transactions that will allow them to excel in such an unpredictable environment.Written by an experienced group of practitioners who operate within this dynamic market-and fully updated to reflect new market realities-this reliable resource outlines the full spectrum of funding alternatives curre...

This collection contains eight of Shakespeare’s best loved comedies. Each exhibits the vigour, humour, and optimism of the young master before he turned to the gloom and bitterness of the great tragedies.ContentsA Midsummer Night’s DreamAll’s Well That Ends WellTwelfth NightMuch Ado About NothingThe Comedy of ErrorsAs You Like ItMeasure for MeasureThe M...

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into sentences and paragraphs that ease themselves from the shadows and are sudden...