Veterans of the Confederate service who saw action along the Missouri-Arkansas frontier have frequently complained, in recent years, that military operations in and around Virginia during the War between the States receive historically so much attention that, as a consequence, the steady, stubborn fighting west of the Mississippi River is either totally ignored or, at best, cast into dim obscurity. There is much of truth in the criticism but it applies in fullest measure only when the Indi...

Pioneering reporter Randy Shilts fights to expose the truth during the earliest days of the AIDS epidemic. With hospital beds filling up, the clock is ticking. . . . What will it take to wake up the nation?San Francisco, 1981. Drawn from true events, this graphic novel follows Randy Shilts—biographer of Harvey Milk and one of the first openly gay journalists hired by the mainstream press—as he receives a chilling call at the Chronicle: a L...

Throughout the world, in liberal states, it is common to use prenatal selection techniques and procedures which can prevent the birth of a disabled child. A common assumption is that this practice is driven by individual choice, and that the state itself is neutral. If instead the state was not neutral, this would raise fears of eugenics. The purpose of this book is to test this common assumption. While there is extensive literature on the ethics of selecting against disability, this book ...

If a picture speaks a thousand words, a love letter speaks a thousand more . . . Even in this age of e-mail, faxes, and instant messaging, nothing has ever replaced the power of a love letter. Love letters express the spectrum of our emotions, offering a colorful glimpse into the soul of the writer, and of the writer's beloved. For passionate readers and lovers of words, a letter is irresistible. List of letters included: Ludwig van Bethoveen - The Immortal Beloved Oscar Wilde to Lord Alfr...

If a picture speaks a thousand words, a love letter or a poem speaks a thousand more... Even in this age of e-mail, faxes, and instant messaging, nothing has ever replaced the power of a love letter or that of a poem. LIST OF POEMS: 1. Lord Byron - She Walks in Beauty 2. Christina Rossetti - I Loved You First: But Afterwards Your Love 3. Walt Whitman - A Glimpse 4. W.Shakespeare - Let Me Not To The Marriage Of True Minds 5. John Donne - The Good-Morrow 6. K.Gibran - Love One Another 7. Rob...

Apprentice pastry chef Mélanie does not mind being haunted by her many times great-grandfather, Antonin Carème. But when the vengeful ghost of Carème's apprentice appears and begins to threaten her girlfriend, the stakes are raised, and ice-cream becomes a much more dangerous business than Mélanie had ever imagined.Best Served Cold is a novelette of approximately 9,500 words.

"Letters of Abelard and Heloise" is a poignant collection of correspondence between two of the most famous lovers in history, Peter Abelard and Heloise. Their relationship, marked by intellectual passion and tragic circumstances, unfolds through their letters, revealing deep philosophical and emotional insights. Abelard, a renowned philosopher and theologian, and Heloise, a brilliant scholar, share their thoughts on love, loss, and the constraints imposed by society. Their exchanges reflec...

"The American Indian as Slaveholder and Secessionist" by Annie Heloise Abel explores the complex roles that Native Americans played in the institution of slavery and the Civil War. Abel meticulously examines how various tribes, particularly in the South, engaged in slaveholding practices and participated in the secessionist movement. Through detailed historical accounts, she sheds light on the often-overlooked narratives of Native American involvement in these pivotal events, challenging t...

"The American Indian as Participant in the Civil War" by Annie Heloise Abel explores the significant yet often overlooked role of Native Americans during the Civil War. Abel meticulously documents how various tribes engaged in the conflict, highlighting their motivations and the complexities of their alliances. The book delves into the experiences of different tribes, illustrating how the war impacted their lives and communities. Through detailed accounts and historical analysis, Abel shed...

Our contemporary societies are made of meta-organizations — organizations composed of other organizations. These range from international bodies like the International Whaling Commission, to national industry or business associations like the crowdfunding association Finance Participative France, to local associations such as fisheries co-management committees in Catalunya. Meta-organizations have become a defining feature of how actors coordinate, govern and make collective decisions. But...

Jacqueline is a brilliant, no-nonsense scientist whose world revolves around precision and logic. She lives with her drop-dead gorgeous boyfriend, Tom, whose bedroom confidence makes coming home a pleasure all its own.But everything changes the moment she walks into Ulta Labs.In the clinical chill of the lab, Jacqueline's breath catches the instant she meets Kirsten - a stunning, untamed force with a smile that promises secrets and sin. Their eyes lock, and the air thickens with a tension ...

In "The Slaveholding Indians" (Volumes 1-3), Annie Heloise Abel meticulously explores the complex relationships between Native American tribes and the institution of slavery in the United States. Through her rigorous historical analysis, she illuminates the ways in which certain Indigenous groups, particularly in the South, adopted and adapted the practices of slaveholding, often mirroring white society's economic and social structures. Abel's literary style is sharp and insightful, weavin...