A genre-spanning collection of science fiction, fantasy, and horror short stories from a World Fantasy Award–winning author.From a medieval fantasy and an alternate post–World War II history to supernatural mysteries set in New Orleans' French Quarter and extraterrestrial encounters on colonized worlds, the variety of stories in Revelation and Other Tales of Fantascience presents Albert E. Cowdrey's vivid, limitless imagination in one essential volume....

Though highly regarded and widely heralded, Albert Cowdrey's short stories have mostly appeared in digest magazines and reprints have been sporadic. This collection gathers fourteen of his finest tales.These narratives show much of the breadth and all of the appeal of Cowdrey's fiction. They vary from historical fantasies set six hundred years ago to science-fictional adventures in the distant future. The characters are a wondrous crew of sheriffs, soldiers, academics, bookstore own...

The Plot Against the Peace, which was first published in 1945, uncovers Nazi Germany's secret plans for a Third World War. The book reveals how the behind-the-scenes clique which really rules Germany is plotting to undermine the peace, split the United Nations, and convert military defeat into actual victory.Written by two journalists who have won an international reputation for their exposés of fifth-column activities and worldwide fascist intrigues, this book offers thoroughly doc...

The narrative begins with the causes of World War I, including the alliances, imperialist ambitions, and nationalistic tensions that led to the conflict. It then moves through the major events of the war, such as the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the entry of major powers into the conflict, and key battles like the Battle of the Somme and Verdun. The authors also explore the impact of new technologies, the role of propaganda, and the challenges of trench warfare, as well as th...

In Jukes-Edwards, Albert E. Winship examines the impact of education and heredity on human development by comparing the legacies of two families: the Jukes, associated with crime and poverty, and the Edwards, descendants of theologian Jonathan Edwards. Through detailed genealogical research, Winship contrasts the outcomes of these families, attributing their stark differences to factors such as moral character, education, and environment.The study argues for the transformative power of edu...

The well-known story of the seven days of creation is not religious parable. It is historical documentation—a narrative not of humankind's conception by God but a preserved true record of our genetically engineered fabrication by technologically advanced ancient aliens.Humanity has been kept illiterate, unable to read the language of the scriptural text that has formed civilization's history. In Genetic Genesis, ancient linguist Albert E. Potts reveals the shocking truths ...

There is no denying that the Covid-19 pandemic has been the cause of many changes. Many people have been working from home over the past two years, and many have been using their computers more than ever, for both business and person reasons. It is the perfect time for #Hacked – 10 Practical Cyber Security Tips to Help Protect Personal or Business Information, a new book by cyber security expert Albert Whale. This book is a guide to the risks in cyberspace, and what can be done to prevent ...

In "Jukes-Edwards: A Study in Education and Heredity," Albert E. Winship presents a groundbreaking exploration of the intricate interplay between nature and nurture, using the infamous Jukes family as a case study to discuss broader societal implications of heredity on social morality and educational outcomes. Written in the early 20th century, Winship employs a meticulous blend of statistical analysis, anecdotal evidence, and socio-political commentary to analyze the impact of familial le...

A School History of the Great War offers readers a compelling exploration of one of the most tumultuous periods in modern history. The anthology traverses an array of literary styles ranging from narrative storytelling to analytic discourse, presenting a mosaic of perspectives on the First World War. Each work in the collection contributes essential insight into the cultural and societal upheavals that defined the era, with standout pieces that probe into the complex interplay of nationali...

In the great world of dance, Galina Ulanova is considered by many to be as great, if not greater, than Pavlova. Onstage, the miracle of her performances has enraptured vast audiences. But offstage, to the millions of her devotees, she remains an enigma. This exceptional biography—one of a kind—explores the world of Ulanova, and offers a unique look at the woman behind the legend.As a result of his friendship with Ulanova, writer-photographer Albert E. Kahn had the singular opportuni...

This brief history of World War One was prepared upon the suggestion of the National Board for Historical Service. Its purpose is to expand into an historical narrative the outline of the study of the war which the authors prepared for the Board and which was published by the United States Bureau of Education as Teachers' Leaflet No. 4, in August, 1918.

The Delaware River has been home to steamboats and canoes, swimmers and fishermen, and shipyards and factories for generations. Recreation and industry have long coexisted along its changing banks. Along the Delaware River presents the Delaware River corridor-from Hancock, New York, in the Catskill Mountains, to the mouth of the Delaware Bay-at the beginning of the twentieth century. Postcards, many nearly a hundred years old, are used to show a river system that both resembles and differs...