June 23, 1935 - President Roosevelt is dead. As the nation mourns, the forces of darkness see their chance to bring the United States into the fascist fold.Plots are devised and conspiracies hatched. Led by Huey Long, Father Coughlin and J. Edgar Hoover, the United States begins to fall into tyranny. All that now stands between America and a fascist dictator is the U.S. military under General Douglas MacArthur...a man who would be king.

"The Battle of Bayan and Other Battles" is a compelling historical narrative that delves into the intricacies of warfare and its impact on society. Authored by James Edgar Allen and John J. Reidy, the book presents a vivid portrayal of various battles, focusing on the strategic decisions and human experiences that define them. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, the authors bring to life the valor and struggles of soldiers, as well as the broader implications of these co...

"I have a record of every incident happening through my life of thirty-four years in the Rocky Mountains." - John Allen, Mountain ManBorn in 1843, after serving in the Civil War, John Allen left on a trapping expedition for the Rockies in the Fall of 1865. From the day he threw his things into Mr. Wagner's wagon, he kept a record of every incident happening in his life of 34 years in the Rocky Mountains that he considered worthy of note.In his 1917...

When one considers the early Christian church, one is immediately struck by the exponential growth that the church experienced. The inevitable question one must ask when considering the early church's rapid rate of growth is: How did it happen? While social forces, plagues, politics, and ideology competitions were certainly factors in the growth of Christianity, one would be remiss not to consider the methodology behind the considerable evangelistic effort made by the patristic church. Thi...

East Carolina University's Pirates triumphs and tragedies are captured in this collection of striking images. East Carolina University played its first intercollegiate football game on October 29, 1932, against the Scots of Presbyterian Junior College. In the more than eight decades that have followed, the ECU Pirates have experienced triumph and tragedy while creating a premier game-day experience. From the team's early days playing on farmland through the decade-long quest to join the So...

East Carolina University was founded by the State of North Carolina in 1907 as a teacher training school meant to provide professionally trained faculty for schools in the eastern part of the state. Within two decades, the school matured into a teacher's college. Although coeducational from the start, the vast majority of the student body early on was female. Following World War II and the gender transformation of higher education resulting from successive GI Bills, East Carolina emerged w...

If you are a course angler or wanting to take up the sport, the bait you use and how you use it is very important. Bait selection is probably the one thing most new anglers struggle with, and the wrong bait can mean you will not catch a fish when others are. In this book I explain the course baits, their use, what fish they are good for; as well as some tips and tricks to get the most out of your fishing bait on the day and to save you money too.Starting out in course fishing can b...

The great 20th century Indian sage, Ramana Maharshi, has often been described as the very incarnation of non-dualism, or advaita, even though the Hindu philosophical school of Advaita Vedanta claims that no one has ever been born, lived or died. It is this paradox that the Advaitin philosopher John Allen Grimes explores in this profound new work, skillfully combining biography with philosophical and spiritual inquiry. For, as he tells us in his introduction, as one passes Ramana's life and...

Douglas MacArthur is dead, assassinated by his right-hand man in his moment of triumph. As the United States descends into a devastating civil war, England falls to fascism and the forces of darkness gather.America's last hope is General George S. Patton, but he is outnumbered and outgunned. As Patton prepares to stand alone against the tyrannical government of Huey Long, Father Coughlin, and J. Edgar Hoover, cities fall and millions die. It is a war for America's soul - a war Patt...

John Calvin's *Institutes of the Christian Religion* stands as a monumental work in Reformation literature, meticulously articulating his theological perspectives and ecclesiastical vision. Written in a didactic style, infused with scriptural exegesis and philosophical rigor, the *Institutes* explore themes of divine sovereignty, predestination, and the nature of faith. Calvin's synthesis of scripture and human experience reflects the tumultuous backdrop of 16th-century Europe, where the P...

John Calvin's 'Institutes of the Christian Religion' stands as a foundational text of Reformed theology, meticulously articulating the principles of Protestant faith and the sovereignty of God. Written with clarity and conviction, this monumental work elucidates core doctrines, such as predestination and the sacraments, while reflecting the tumultuous socio-political landscape of the 16th century. Calvin's literary style skillfully blends rigorous theological discourse with accessible pros...

History of the Britons is a compact but remarkably influential Latin compilation that gathers origin legends, genealogies, annals, saints' traditions, and political memory into a narrative of Britain from its mythical beginnings to the early medieval age. Its style is not that of classical history but of learned monastic assemblage: abrupt, allusive, credulous, and yet purposeful. In its pages appear Brutus, Vortigern, Hengist, St Germanus, and one of the earliest literary portraits of Art...