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A creature of myth and magic emerging from the mist-shrouded forests of the Northwest, Coyote appears as a creator, messenger, hero, trickster, fool or shapeshifter. Always on the lookout for fun, mischief or the opportunity to help humans, Coyote’s encounters with gods, demons and the supernatural bring to life the rich cultural traditions of the Northwest peoples:Coyote pierces the sky with his arrow and, with the help of Fox, steals fire from the people in the clouds...

All natural objects, roughly divided, arrange themselves into three groups, constituting the so-called Mineral, Vegetable and Animal kingdoms. Mineral bodies are all devoid of life. They consist of either a single element, or, if combined, occur in nature in the form of simple compounds, composed of more than two or three elements. They are homogeneous in texture, or, when unmixed, formed of similar particles which have no definite relations to one another. In form they are either altogeth...

A just appreciation of any modern European literature is not to be derived from the study of that literature alone. Not one has grown up spontaneously and independently from the soil of the national genius. Some seeds at least have come from elsewhere. Often whole forms of writing have been transplanted bodily. We must particularly recognize these truths when dealing with English literature. The basis of the English mind is chiefly Teutonic, in some measure Celtic. If the English genius ha...

It is becoming more and more a matter of regret that a larger amount of systematic effort was not established in early years for the gathering and preservation of the folk-lore of the Hawaiians. The world is under lasting obligations to the late Judge Fornander, and to Dr. Rae before him, for their painstaking efforts to gather the history of this people and trace their origin and migrations; but Fornander's work only has seen the light, Dr. Rae's manuscript having been accidentally destroyed...

Lyell, while still a young man, determined that he would endeavour to put geology--then only beginning to rank as a science--on a more sound and philosophical basis. To accomplish this purpose, he spared no labour, grudged no expenditure, shrank from no fatigue.

Originally published in 1930, this book was written by George Thomas, the 'All-England Singles' Champion of that time, and the man whom the famous 'Thomas Cup' is dedicated to, which is still played for yearly today. A fascinating look at the sport of badminton at that time, and accompanied with advice that is still useful and practical today, this book is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with a passion for the sport. Many of these earliest books, particularly th...

Today, we think of constitutional questions as being settled by the Supreme Court.But that is not always the case, nor is it what the framers intended in constructing the three-branch federal government. This volume examines four crucial moments in the United States' political history—the Civil War and Reconstruction, the Progressive Era, Franklin Delano Roosevelt's presidency and the New Deal, and the Reagan revolution—to illustrate the Madisonian view that the present rise of judi...

For those seeking solution to relieve their health this book is the right choice for you.“Diabetes and it's Secrets" is an eye opener to a wider view and spectrum of life. Patients living with diabetes can live a normal life by following the instructions which have been expertly certified by numerous patients and proving it recommendable to others who seek to alleviate themselves from the wailing ailment.

The Unsung Letters is a poignant collection of poetry that delves into the raw and tender spectrum of human emotion...love, loss, joy, and the constant search for self in a world of unspoken rules. Each poem reads like a letter never sent, brimming with vulnerability and restrained longing.Themes of identity and authenticity thread through the verses, exploring how people navigate life while bound by invisible restrictions, whether societal, cultural, or internal. Love appears not ...

This lively collection offers literary short stories founded on History, Love, Need, Excess, and Final Acts.In History, Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings sit for a revealing interview that should have happened. Anne Frank survives the Holocaust and goes on a rousing book tour in the United States, promoting her celebrated diary. An Austrian customs official defends his troubled son against warnings by a traveler from the future.In Love, an adult female student becomes obse...

The Expositor's Bible: The Acts of the Apostles, Vol. 1 by George Thomas Stokes is an in-depth commentary on the early chapters of the Book of Acts, focusing on the establishment and growth of the Christian church in the wake of Jesus Christ's resurrection and ascension. In this volume, Stokes examines the first twelve chapters, which include significant events such as the Day of Pentecost, the apostolic ministry of Peter, and the early challenges faced by the believers in Jerusalem.Stokes...