Piecing Together Our Jigsaw of Cultures is a heartwarming story that follows a diverse group of children as they come together for a community event to complete a giant puzzle. Each puzzle piece represents a different cultural artifact, tradition, or value, inviting readers to explore the rich and varied ways people from all walks of life celebrate, create, and connect. Through cooperation, storytelling, and shared experiences, the children discover the beauty of diversity and the...

Hitler was the stooge Stalin used to start World War II. Stalin was the "eminence gris" behind the rise of Hitler and the Nazis to power. Stalin envisioned World War II as a replay of World War I in which the Europeans would destroy each other and be ripe for conquest. Stalin forged the mightiest political control apparatus and largest military machine in the world. In the process tens of millions were executed or perished in the vast Gulag. Stalin planned to use this nightmare mechanism t...

Beautiful operatic arias by Puccini, Bizet, Mozart, Verdi, and others tastefully arranged for intermediate to advanced classic guitar performance. Includes the gorgeous melodies: O mio babbino caro, Habanera, Voi che sapete, Plaisir d'amour, Marta, and other favorites. Includes access to online audio.

"El Kab" by James Edward Quibell is a significant archaeological work that delves into the ancient Egyptian site of El Kab, known for its rich history and artifacts. Quibell meticulously documents his findings from the excavations, providing insights into the daily lives, religious practices, and artistic expressions of the ancient Egyptians. His detailed observations and illustrations serve as a valuable resource for understanding the cultural and historical context of this important site...

The Greatest Race centers on a seven-continent race between the two greatest runners in the history of mankind-one Black, one white-with their representative populations aligned by blood type and DNA, with the losing half of the earth's population being placed into indentured servitude along the black/white color line.The Greatest Race is a near future, dystopian adventure exploring the convergence of race, DNA, climate change, world financial systems, technolog...

It is the ninth of May, in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven. The morning breaks lowering and stormy, a fitting prelude to the great and tragic drama that is about to startle the world. It is not yet four o’clock, and the sun is hardly above the horizon, but in the fair Indian city of Meerut there is an unusual stir. The slanting rays of the rising sun, as they fall through the rifts of hurrying storm-clouds, gild the minarets and domes of the numerous mosques for which t...

You were born to create. But if you are not creating the life your soul yearns for and feel imprisoned by society's definition of success, this book is for you.James Trapp, Ivy League graduate, recovering lawyer, spiritual teacher, and former CEO of an international nonprofit offers you a road map to "Take Back Your Future!" This book reveals how to create the life you want, love, and deserve by laying out seven practical guides that anyone can apply to take control of the direction...

Inspired by Vietnam War classics like Tim O’Brien’s The Things They Carried and Karl Marlantes’s Matterhorn, First with Guns is a thought-provoking exploration of personal identity set amidst a war and an era that forever altered American identity. The novel follows William Dougherty’s journey into manhood from a disturbing childhood in rural Nebraska to aerial combat in Vietnam. Early in his deployment, Dougherty commits a notorious blunder that destroys his Com...

In "El Kab," James Edward Quibell presents a meticulous examination of the ancient Egyptian site of El Kab, employing a blend of archaeological precision and vivid prose. This seminal work highlights the archaeological significance of El Kab, detailing the findings from extensive excavations and placing them within the broader context of Egyptian history. Quibell's literary style is accessible yet erudite, effectively weaving together historical narrative with scholarly analysis, thereby o...

The scope of the subject presented in this work is expressed on the title page. It will be readily seen that the author has departed from the course usually followed by writers on the Life of Jesus Christ, which course, as a rule, begins with the birth of Mary's Babe and ends with the ascension of the slain and risen Lord from Olivet. The treatment embodied in these pages, in addition to the narrative of the Lord's life in the flesh comprizes the antemortal existence and activities of the wor...

Features a new "where are they now" section, with updates about lives of expedition's original climbers and updated resources based on the "Anti-Racism in the Outdoors" (ARITO) guide.Outdoor journalist James Edward Mills's book, The Adventure Gap, is a groundbreaking volume that is equal parts adventure story, history, and inspiration as it chronicles the first American all-Black summit attempt on Denali in 2013. Mills uses this momentous expedition as a j...

"Twenty-Five Years in the Black Belt" by William James Edwards is a compelling narrative that chronicles the author's experiences and observations in the rural South, particularly in the Black Belt region. Edwards, a dedicated educator and social reformer, provides a vivid account of the lives of African Americans in this area, highlighting their struggles, resilience, and the cultural richness of their communities. His firsthand insights into the social dynamics and challenges faced by th...