Morning of Fire by Scott Ridley is the thrilling story of 18th century American explorer and expeditioner John Kedrick as he journeyed  for land and trade in the Pacific. Set against the backdrop of one of the most exciting and uncertain times in world history, John Kendrick's odyssey aboard his sailing ship Lady Washington carries him from the shores of New England across the unexplored waters of the Pacific Northwest to the contentious ports...

Summary of Ron Chernow's Washington is a Pulitzer Prize-winning account of George Washington's life from birth to death. It is based on newly available archival material from the most recent edition of Washington's papers, which allows Chernow to focus on Washington as a public and especially as a private figure. For example, the biography dwells on Washington's relationship with his difficult mother, Mary. Washington was known for his tight self-control...

John T. McGreevy is dean of the College of Arts and Letters and professor of history at the University of Notre Dame. His books include Catholicism and American Freedom: A History. He lives in South Bend, Indiana. How American Jesuits helped forge modern Catholicism around the world At the start of the nineteenth century, the Jesuits seemed fated for oblivion. Dissolved as a religious order in 1773 by one pope, they were restored in 1814 by another,...

Illustrations and rhyming text show what to expect when dinosaurs show up at your birthday party, from their bringing moldy presents to their eating all the food.

"Simchas and Sorrows" is an independent romantic comedy about a secular, free-spirited artist and former Catholic school girl, Agnes, who must come to terms with religion in order to marry the love of her life

Reframe Your Brain By Scott AdamsWe're about to embark on a transformative journey into the vast world of perception and its profound role in sculpting our sense of success and happiness. Our minds are intricate architects, crafting intricate realms from the essence of thoughts, feelings, and external experiences. The way we view the world, our perception, lays the foundation for our understanding of self and everything beyond.Here's the...

The story of two old friends who, faced with decisions that cannot wait, put their lives on pause for a day and do the unthinkable walk around Los Angeles.

The Savage Sword of Conan in a single impressive volume. Presented with fully remastered color pages, this timeless tome also features a beautiful cover by legendary Red Sonja artist Frank Thorne. Know also, O prince, that in those selfsame days that Conan the Cimmerian did stalk the Hyborian Kingdoms, one of the few swords worthy to cross with his was that of Red Sonja, warrior woman out of majestic Hyrkania. Forced to flee her homeland because she...

While the villains are away, the heroes will play! Sonic and his pals go off on their own adventures, even as all roads lead them back to one another. With Dr. Eggman and Surge subdued for now, Sonic and friends have a chance to relax, reset, and plan for the future. Or so they hope. If anything can be counted on around Sonic, it's that new misadventures are just waiting to happen! To start, Amy visits Knuckles on Angel Island to return a relic. The...

Following the American Revolution, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams fundamentally didn't agree on how the country should be run. Both men would be president-and yet, they didn't see eye to eye for many years. This book offers a unique take on the founding of the United States through the eyes of two Founding Fathers, including the writing of the U.S. Constitution and the creation of the first political parties. Quotes from the prolific writings of...