Alta: A Collision of Four Cultures: Book Three, is a richly layered historical novel that blends frontier survival, political tension, cultural conflict, and deep human experience.Unstopped Tide, 1839 through 1851, seamlessly continues to expand the world of Alta. The reader is transported across oceans, mountain passes, battlefields, trading posts, gold mining camps, and the rapidly changing landscapes of early North America.Book three captures the complex...

Book II engulfs the reader in Alta's tumulus years from 1821 through 1839. High California's second generation rises. The sons and daughters of the original Spanish colonists struggle to hold their land. A new culture evolves. People who are Mexicans by law yet call themselves Californios first. Mexico becomes a far-off, uninterested Government. The inevitability of violence between Alta's Indigenous Peoples and the Californios ignites with Muata, the Great Bear Killer, and Major Mariano G...

Devin Sharp, a gentle-natured boy, has trouble sleeping. Recurring visions of strangers moving among shadows in his bedroom keep waking him at night. He swears that what he sees and hears is real. To no avail. No one believes him. An older sibling taunts him. "Silly dreams," she says. But are they?Coming of age as a gay teen in the seventies, Devin's sleep issues are just one more secret safely locked up in his closet. But not for long. Freshman year in college brings a measure of ...

Timeless and unwavering, love flows through a universal melody that echoes in every corner of the globe. Transcending borders and cultures, it sows the seeds of memories that sprout and blossom in Scents of Lavender, a collection of 25 illustrated poems that breathe life into evocative scenes where queer love proudly re-emerges from the depths of history, uncovering deep and everlasting bonds.Each poem invites the reader to explore the narrator's deeply personal and intima...

Writer and Archaeologist Aldous Finaeus is returning to his childhood home to keep a bitter promise made half a century earlier. As he faces the ghosts of his past he will uncover secrets far worse than those which drove him away in the first place.Isaac & Cleona McCaul and their miracle son, Dylan, are travellers, living that way out of necessity. For as long as Dylan can remember something evil has been following him. He knows the time when they will meet is drawing ever closer.

Oniaten Book I – The ShallowsBy: D.N. WilkinsonThe period is the Revolutionary War, and the setting is a mythical land where the Native Americans’ quest for independence is underway.In an attempt to take possession of their ancient lands, the Native Americans call upon the ancient spirit.But when a freak accident results in the accidental transfer of the ancient spirit into the body of an American Revolutionary solider, Captain Mitch Garrett, the Native Ameri...

The ultimate golf manual from world-renowned coaches—discover the impact zone and transform your swingThe different elements of a good golf swing—the impact zone, backswing, and finish—are analyzed in this practical, in-depth guide. The impact zone, an area measuring a couple of feet before the ball and a couple after it, is what good golf is all about. As such, it should be studied, practiced, and trained more than anything else, yet it isn't. Hundreds of instruct...

Almost every golfer struggles with consistency in their game. Typically, a player might hit a few great shots followed immediately by several disastrous ones, without being able to discern any change at all in their swing. It can be incredibly frustrating.The cause of this problem is most frequently found in the moments before and after impact, which are so key to building a perfect swing. Once your finish has been refined, the backswing and downswing can be blended into a consiste...

This book examines the struggle for human rights in Chile since 1973 and celebrates the academic work and activism of Latin Americanist Alan Angell. It analyses Chileans’ collective memory of the Pinochet regime and the role of contemporary opponents of the advancement of human rights. Its focus on a single country allows for a more detailed exploration of memory and human rights than those in comparable treatments of these topics in the Southern Cone.The book brings together contr...

By combining the analysis of biotic and abiotic components of terrestrial ecosystems, this book synthesizes material on arid and semiarid landscapes, which was previously scattered among various books and journal articles. It focuses on water-limited ecosystems, which are highly sensitive to fluctuations in hydrologic conditions and, in turn, play an important role in affecting the regional water cycle.Intended as a tool for scientists working in the area of the earth and environme...

Step into the enchanting world of folklore and classic literature. Embark on a global journey through fairytales, folktales, and fables, and experience a fresh take on timeless literature that will captivate readers of all ages.What to Expect:Discovering the World's Tales: Journey across continents and centuries as you delve into a treasure trove of myths, legends, and lore from diverse cultures around the world.Re...

The latest edition of Animal Nutrition has been updated thoroughly to provide a clear and comprehensive introduction to the science and practice of animal nutrition. This classic, market-leading text is a trusted resource for undergraduates studying Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Biology and Biochemistry. It is supported by key experimental evidence throughout about modern advancements in animal food nourishment, composition of foods and feeding standards for dai...