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Eddie Morrison is perhaps the best-known living Native American sculptor. His work is displayed in galleries all across the U.S. and in private collections in several foreign countries. Morrison’s pieces embody the best of Cherokee tradition and help keep Cherokee culture alive today.
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A true account of all of the units that rode with famed Civil War leader Nathan Bedford Forrest is presented in this thoroughly researched work. Fascinating character sketches of important commanders and soldiers along with an in-depth timeline tying their actions to major events are offered, having been pulled from both primary and secondary sources. Filled with intimate details including battlefield conversations, each section provides a revealing picture of Forrest’s impact and reach both during and after the war.
Iberia Parish is one of the oldest settlements in the state of Louisiana, with a long and important history. Mrs. Bergerie has condensed this history into a readable and informative book. The author obtained, from the archives at Seville, Spain, copies of permits for the settlement of the Attakapas Country by Spanish immigrants, as well as copies of the correspondence between the Spanish officials, and particularly letters from Francisco Bouligny to Galvez.
“If you want to get the results that a winner gets, you must first think like a winner thinks!” This is Dr. Walter Doyle Staples’ premise in his new guide for everyone who wants to be successful and “win” at life.
Think Pink by Olga Cossi is an imaginative story that introduces children to the concept of self-control. Through the misadventures of a semi-famous duck, they see the problems and consequences that come with acting impulsively and not considering the consequences of their actions.
Something wicked this way comes; in this case it’s high schooler Jack Barrett’s father, whose inherent drive for perfection has spiraled into a raging obsession ever since he began working for the mysterious Eden Corporation. When his father forcibly relocates the family to Paradise, a village that is literally owned by Eden’s enigmatic CEO, Jack uncovers a sinister plot that threatens the lives of everyone he loves. Hardcover.
Something wicked this way comes; in this case it’s high schooler Jack Barrett’s father, whose inherent drive for perfection has spiraled into a raging obsession ever since he began working for the mysterious Eden Corporation. When his father forcibly relocates the family to Paradise, a village that is literally owned by Eden’s enigmatic CEO, Jack uncovers a sinister plot that threatens the lives of everyone he loves. Paperback.
Narrated by the author of the award-winning book, this audio version presents a chilling answer to the question of how far someone would go to have the perfect family.
Something wicked this way comes; in this case it’s high schooler Jack Barrett’s father, whose inherent drive for perfection has spiraled into a raging obsession ever since he began working for the mysterious Eden Corporation. When his father forcibly relocates the family to Paradise, a village that is literally owned by Eden’s enigmatic CEO, Jack uncovers a sinister plot that threatens the lives of everyone he loves. Delving even further into the secrets of the village, he soon learns just how high the price for perfection can be . . . and to what lengths some people are willing to go to obtain it.
A little boy named Thomas and his unusual sheep take a whirlwind trip around the world in this story. Anxious about his teacher’s Great Geography Test tomorrow, Thomas has trouble sleeping. He tries and tries, but he just cannot fall asleep. Hardcover.
The first week in his new school, Thomas spends a lot of time thinking—about making new friends, being late to class, and getting his homework done. When his science teacher, Mr. Lunar, assigns each student a project on the solar system, Thomas begins to spend his time thinking and reading about the solar system. He knows that, in order to show what an excellent student he is, his will have to be a very special science project. Hardcover.
Three of the coolest dinosaurs this side of the La Brea tar pits outsmart a carnivorous T-Rex in this wry adaptation of The Three Little Pigs that not only entertains children, but also teaches them that sometimes a bully will get his comeuppance. Hardcover.
Utilizing well-researched techniques of self-hypnosis, you can overcome your fears, lose weight or stop smoking, raise your self-esteem, significantly lessen the pain of childbirth, and strengthen your most important relationships. Through the Open Door: Secrets of Self-Hypnosis shows you how to use self-hypnosis to make big and lasting changes in your life by unlocking the secrets of your unconscious mind. Hardcover.
When America’s space program began to look for astronauts, it initially turned to fighter pilots, finding in them men who could remain calm in the face of fear and uncertainty and solve intensely complicated problems in disarmingly simple and effective ways. Men who possessed these skills were said to have “the Right Stuff.” Set in 1966 during the Vietnam War, Thunderchief is an extraordinary exploration of what the Right Stuff is and how jet fighter pilots pass it on within their close-knit community.
Written specifically for use in the field, Tidal Marsh Plants is an indispensable guide to the vascular plants found in the salt marshes along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States.