Tom Miller possesses a deep, multi-decade immersion in the American Southwest and Latin America, exploring their rich cultural and historical tapestries. His extensive body of work is characterized by meticulous research and compelling narrative, drawing readers into the intricacies of his subjects. Emerging from the counter-culture journalism of the late 60s and 70s, Miller brings a distinctive, authentic voice to his writing, evident in his insightful observations and unique storytelling approach. His prose captures the essence of his chosen landscapes and the human stories within them, making his work both informative and captivating.
An illustrated compilation of more than 350 nursery rhymes, chants, and children's poems from around the world, such as Japanese lullabies, American Indian songs, and Russian rhymes by such authors as Robert Louis Stevenson, Kate Greenaway, Christina Rossetti, and Robert Burns
"The second book in the thrilling series that began with The Philosopher's Flight finds Robert Canderelli Weekes as a rookie Rescue and Evacuation flier on the front lines of World War I in France. He came to save lives, but has no idea how far he'll have to go to win the war. Thanks to a stunning flying performance and a harrowing shootout in the streets of Boston, Robert Canderelli Weekes's lifelong dream has come true: he's the first male allowed to join the US Sigilry Corps's Rescue and Evacuation service, an elite, all-woman team of flying medics. But as he deploys to France during the waning days of the Great War, Sigilwoman Third-Class Canderelli learns that carrying the injured from the front lines to the field hospital is not the grand adventure he imagined. His division, full of misfits and renegades, is stretched the breaking point and has no patience for a man striving to prove himself. Slowly, Robert wins their trust and discovers his comrades are plotting to end the Great War by outlawed philosophical means. Robert becomes caught up in their conspiracy, running raids in enemy territory and uncovering vital intelligence. Friends old and new will need his help with a dangerous scheme that just might win the war overnight and save a few million lives. But the German smokecarvers have plans of their own: a devastating all-out attack that threatens to destroy the Corps and France itself. Naturally, Robert is trapped right in the thick of it. [This book] is the electrifying next chapter in Robert Weekes's story, filled with heroic, unconventional women, thrilling covert missions, romance and, of course, plenty of aerial adventures."--Provided by publisher
Guides readers through Cuba, sharing anecdotes and stories discussing the Isle of Youth, Cuba's cultural heritage, communism, hitchhiking, and Havana.
"This book explains the findings of research on 100 large organizations that have tackled the problems of employee health costs and disengagement in four fresh ways"--
"Eighteen-year-old Robert Weekes is a practitioner of empirical philosophy--an arcane, female-dominated branch of science used to summon the wind, shape clouds of smoke, heal the injured, and even fly. Though he dreams of fighting in the Great War as the first male in the elite US Sigilry Corps Rescue and Evacuation Service--a team of flying medics--Robert is resigned to mixing batches of philosophical chemicals and keeping the books for the family business in rural Montana, where his mother, a former soldier and vigilante, aids the locals. When a deadly accident puts his philosophical abilities to the test, Robert rises to the occasion and wins a scholarship to study at Radcliffe College, an all-women's school. At Radcliffe, Robert hones his skills and strives to win the respect of his classmates, a host of formidable, unruly women. Robert falls hard for Danielle Hardin, a disillusioned young war hero turned political radical. However, Danielle's activism and Robert's recklessness attract the attention of the same fanatical anti-philosophical group that Robert's mother fought years before. With their lives in mounting danger, Robert and Danielle band together with a team of unlikely heroes to fight for Robert's place among the next generation of empirical philosophers--and for philosophy's very survival against the men who would destroy it."
As seen on "60 Minutes"--the bizarre, true account of Ray and Faye Copeland, the oldest couple ever sentenced to death in America. From 1986 to 1989, the Copelands undertook a calculated scheme: hiring impoverished men to unknowingly defraud farmers of their livestock with bad checks, and then murdering the men to avoid discovery. 16 pages of photos.
Photographs and reports from the North Cascades
Set against the backdrop of the post-World War II American South, the story unfolds through the contrasting lives of best friends Mildred Morgan and Janet Bell. Growing up in Grover's Fork, Alabama, their friendship endures despite their differences—Mildred's quiet, emotional nature juxtaposed with Janet's bold ambition. After college, their paths diverge, prompting a journey of self-discovery and reflection on their unique identities and the changing world around them.
Beautifully illustrated with line drawings and photographs, engagingly presented, and richly detailed, this charming guide traces the architectural and social history of Manhattan one building at a time. The island of Manhattan has been through remarkable architectural and social change throughout its history. Organized roughly by neighborhoods, this book explores the seemingly never-ending depths of architectural, personal, and social history of Manhattan, building by building. Follow the family feud that led to the construction of the luxurious Waldorf Astoria, or trace the decay of a once proud home to an increasingly humble storefront, delving into the surprising, sometimes scandalous, often touching stories of the people who lived there along the way. Alongside the details about each architect, dates, and styles, author Tom Miller reveals the joys, tragedies, and scandals of those who lived within. In addition to iconic structures, the book includes many off-the-beaten-path buildings that most guidebooks overlook, as well as notable buildings that no longer stand but remain key to Manhattan's architectural history. Beautifully researched, engagingly presented, and richly detailed, Seeking New York is truly a must-read for anyone interested in the story of New York and how it got that way.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the greatest season in Rangers FC history, Barcelona gives fans a unique insight into an astonishing victory and new stories of a golden era in the history of Rangers Football Club.