Never admit to seeing ichur, the silvery residue of magic spells. Not if you want to stay under the radar of the Councillors of Convane. Dallas Wood, his guard Misty Locke, and their tracker mares, defend their home from attackers, then subtly help defend Convane's borders with help from tracker horses and dragons. But, will the council understand that sometimes defensive magic is not enough to protect Convane's borders and citizens? Trackers concludes the adventure of Dallas and Misty's fight to alter the council's control of mages across Convane and neighbouring countries, with assistance from tracker horses, dragons, and magic spells.
The German League for the Prevention of Women’s Emancipation: Antifeminism in Germany, 1912-1920 presents a detailed account of the activities of the German League for the Prevention of Women’s Emancipation from its beginnings in 1912 to its dissolution in 1920. It underscores the impact of this conservative, keenly nationalist, and increasingly anti-socialist, anti-Semitic, and anti-Catholic organization as it targeted primarily the moderate bourgeois Federation of German Women’s Associations and the conservative German-Evangelical Women’s League. This book also documents motives for membership, the League’s philosophy, and the political and social activism used by the League to achieve its aims. Based on a membership list reconstructed by the author, it offers a demographic analysis of League members and officers including an evaluation of the League’s geographic distribution and the extent of women’s participation in it.
Ragged Coast, Rugged Coves explores the untold story of cannery workers in Southeast Alaska from 1878, when the first cannery was erected on the Alexander Archipelago, through the Cold War. The cannery jobs brought waves of immigrants, starting with Chinese, followed by Japanese, and then Filipino nationals. Working alongside these men were Alaska Native women, trained from childhood in processing salmon. Because of their expertise, these women remained the mainstay of employment in these fish factories for decades while their husbands or brothers fished, often for the same company. Canned salmon was territorial Alaska’s most important industry. The tax revenue, though meager, kept the local government running, and as corporate wealth grew, it did not take long for a mix of socioeconomic factors and politics to affect every aspect of the lands, waters, and population. During this time the workers formed a bond and shared their experiences, troubles, and joys. Alaska Natives and Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino immigrants brought elements from their ethnic heritage into the mix, creating a cannery culture. Although the labor was difficult and frequently unsafe, the cannery workers and fishermen were not victims. When they saw injustice, they acted on the threat. In the process, the Tlingits and Haidas, clans of Southeast Alaska for more than ten thousand years, aligned their interests with Filipino activists and the union movement. Ragged Coast, Rugged Coves tells the powerful story of diverse peoples uniting to triumph over adversity.
As the environmental justice movement slowly builds momentum, Diane J. Purvis highlights the work of Indigenous peoples in Alaska’s small rural villages, who have faced incredible odds throughout history yet have built political clout fueled by vigorous common cause in defense of their homes and livelihood. Starting with the transition from Russian to American occupation of Alaska, Alaska Natives have battled with oil and gas corporations; fought against U.S. plans to explode thermonuclear bombs on the edge of Native villages; litigated against political plans to flood Native homes; sought recompense for the Exxon Valdez oil spill disaster; and struggled against the federal government’s fishing restrictions that altered Native paths for subsistence. In They Came but Could Not Conquer Purvis presents twelve environmental crises that occurred when isolated villages were threatened by a governmental monolith or big business. In each, Native peoples rallied together to protect their land, waters, resources, and a way of life against the bulldozer of unwanted, often dangerous alterations labeled as progress. In this gripping narrative Purvis shares the inspiring stories of those who possessed little influence over big business and regulations yet were able to protect their traditional lands and waterways anyway.
"DJ has joined a long line of women of the West who have recorded their intimate experiences ...." John N. Maclean: author of Fire on the Mountain, The Esperanza Fire, and other books. Fire on the Wind is a first-hand account of this century's most deadly wildland fire, the 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire in Arizona. On June 30th, the epic phenomenon blazed through two historic communities while taking the lives of 19 elite hotshots within its path. Since the fire was thought to be "going the other way," when it turned around, unprepared residents left everything behind and drove to safety, bumper to bumper through blinding smoke. DJ and her husband were nearly caught in the rolling ball of flames after securing their animals safely in the barn. Barely out-running the inferno, DJ slammed the door in its face, seconds before it began its assault on their home. Watching in disbelief, through black windows, as fire, smoke, and hailing embers enveloped their property, there was nothing they could do but wait it out. The Helm property, Not Muchuva Ranch, became involved with the Yarnell Hill Fire because of its close proximity (1/3 of a mile) to the fatality site. The Hotshots were headed for the ranch to their designated safety zone. With no other way to get across the valley to the site on the side of the mountain to retrieve the firefighters, officials began using the ranch for access. Investigators and family members continued using the access for three years. In 1863, by happenstance, when prospectors found gold nuggets the size of hen's eggs on a mountain in Yavapai County, this area's history was begun. Rich Hill was soon crawling with prospectors hoping to get their slice of wealth the mountain would inevitably come to be known for; the rush was on Crude camps sprung up like weeds after a spring rain near the base of Rich Hill as gold seekers flowed into the area. But as with most successful mining camps, when the easy pickings were gone, so were the prospectors. Only the hardiest remained to work the mines but eventually the costs of retrieving the gold was prohibitive so they were closed and abandoned. As the mining era faded into history, the area originally known as Harper's Flat became Yarnell in the 1930s, and Boulder Park became Glen Ilah in the 1950s. Through the years they have evolved into the retirement communities of today. Residents enjoy the temperate climate, high desert mountainscapes, and the fascinating geologically sculpted boulders scattered throughout the area. This book will hopefully give the reader a new and different interpretation of the Yarnell Hill Fire of 2013 and an awareness to this historic part of Yavapai County, Arizona, that is home to the author and others who enjoy its beauty.
In The Presidential Road Show: Public Leadership in an Era of Party Polarization and Media Fragmentation, Diane J. Heith evaluates presidential leadership by critically examining a fundamental tenet of the presidency: the national nature of the office. The fact that the entire nation votes for the office seemingly imbues the presidency with leadership opportunities that rest on appeals to the mass public. Yet, presidents earn the office not by appealing to the nation but rather by assembling a coalition of supporters, predominantly partisans. Moreover, once in office, recent presidents have had trouble controlling their message in the fragmented media environment. The combined constraints of the electoral coalition and media environment influence the nature of public leadership presidents can exercise. Using a data set containing not only speech content but also the classification of the audience, Diane J. Heith finds that rhetorical leadership is constituency driven and targets audiences differently. Comparing tone, content, and tactics of national and local speeches reveals that presidents are abandoning national strategies in favor of local leadership efforts that may be tailored to the variety of political contexts a president must confront.
In The Presidential Road Show: Public Leadership in an Era of Party Polarization and Media Fragmentation, Diane J. Heith evaluates presidential leadership by critically examining a fundamental tenet of the presidency: the national nature of the office. The fact that the entire nation votes for the office seemingly imbues the presidency with leadership opportunities that rest on appeals to the mass public. Yet, presidents earn the office not by appealing to the nation but rather by assembling a coalition of supporters, predominantly partisans. Moreover, once in office, recent presidents have had trouble controlling their message in the fragmented media environment. The combined constraints of the electoral coalition and media environment influence the nature of public leadership presidents can exercise. Using a data set containing not only speech content but also the classification of the audience, Diane J. Heith finds that rhetorical leadership is constituency driven and targets audiences differently. Comparing tone, content, and tactics of national and local speeches reveals that presidents are abandoning national strategies in favor of local leadership efforts that may be tailored to the variety of political contexts a president must confront.
“The decisions you make when you sign up for Medicare can impact your costs — and your quality of care — for the rest of your life. No one gives better advice about Medicare than Diane Omdahl. “ — Terry Savage, Author of The Savage Truth on Money and Nationally Syndicated Financial Columnist Get the most out of Medicare. Get your maximum earned benefits for yourself and your family.Every day, over 10,000 Americans will become eligible for Medicare, but most of us don’t even know the basics. When do I enroll? What does it cover? Do I need Part B? You could watch the commercials or reply to direct mail. You could ask your best friend. Or you can take charge of these very important decisions and READ THIS BOOK! Medicare expert Diane J. Omdahl will take you through all the steps to making the right decisions at the right time. Avoid costly mistakes and scams and ensure that Medicare works for you.
You are 1-Click Away From Immersing Yourself Into The World of Wicca Where You Master All Manner of Wicca Magic Spells and Witchcraft To Achieve Different Ends Wicca's popularity as a religion has literally exploded over the last few years to become the fastest growing religion in the US and if the forecasts are anything to go by, it is on a journey to becoming one of the major religions in America, as scores of people from all over the world have shown interest in the religion.But why has it grown so fast?What does Wicca have to offer that is making people to want to become Wiccans?What does Wicca entail?What do Wiccans believe in; is there a god or goddess?Is it all about Witchcraft?Is it satanic?How can someone get started as a new Wiccan?What rituals and beliefs form the foundation of the religion?What's with the magic spells that form a major part of the religion?What does casting spells entail and how do you even go about it?If these are the kinds of questions running through your mind, this book is perfect for you, as it covers the ins and outs of practicing Wicca as a complete beginner to help you to understand the religion, its beliefs, the rituals, the spells and literally anything else you may want to know about the religion.More precisely, this book will teach you: The basics about Wicca, including but not limited to what it is, what it entails, what Wiccans believe in, what you will be worshiping along with the history of how Wicca has evolved from less than 10,000 followers in 1970s to have over 8 million followersThe concept of spellcraft, including what it involves and how to practiceThe different principles, rituals and beliefs that govern the Wiccan religion, wiccan magic and practicesThe different types of magic that you can use on WiccaThe ins and outs of casting different kinds of spells using various suppliesThe ins and outs of altars in Wicca, including whether you need one and how to set up your first altarThe lies that have been spread about Wicca, which have led to a lot of misconceptions, which you may be havingThe different Wiccan holidays and festivalsThe ins and outs of divination in WiccaThe book of shadows as part of the Wiccan religion, including how to keep your own book of shadowsAnd much more Whether you want to simply learn about the ins and outs of Wicca religion or want to start practicing it, you will find this book easy to read and follow.Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of Wicca?If you are, Click Buy Now With 1-Click or Buy Now to get started
You Are 1-Click Away From Learning How To Start Casting All Manner Of Spells To Get Whatever You Want Anytime You Want It As Wicca keeps on growing in popularity, more and more people want to learn how to cast the different spells that form a big part of the religious practices, rituals and beliefs in Wicca. In fact, some join Wicca just for the sake of being able to cast spells By virtue that you are reading this, it is clear that you find the idea of casting spells and witchcraft intriguing or fascinating and probably wish you could cast spells to find the love of your life, for economic abundance, to be happier, to have a perfect home, for better health and much more.Think about it; we all have a part of us that wishes things could happen exactly the way we envision them.I know you are wondering...How exactly do you cast spells to make stuff that you want to happen?Is it even real?What do you need to be able to cast spells?Do you need to prepare yourself before casting spells?What are the different kinds of spells that you can cast?Is this stuff satanic?If you have these and other related questions, this book will answer each of these questions using easy to follow beginner friendly language to unleash your inner ability to cast spells the easy way More precisely, the book will teach you: The ins and outs of the Wiccan magic, including how they work, the rule of 3, the different types of magic in Wicca and moreHow to become a witch, including how to decide which kind of witchcraft to follow as a WiccanHow to perform Wiccan rituals, magick and spells to help yourself and othersThe place of Wicca in modern witchcraftThe ins and outs of the rule of 3 in WiccaThe common terms you will find being used in WiccaHow to leverage the power of different elements like crystals, candles, colors, runes, herbs and many others to make your magic spells effectiveHow to literally spellbind anyone to fall in love with youMoney spells, rituals and chants to attract wealth like a magnet attracts ironHow to practice moon magic like a pro and cast different other spells for various goals e.g. fighting anxiety, protecting animals, money, love and moreAnd much more Are you ready to unleash the Wiccan witch within you that spellbinds everything you can think of (literally) to have things your way?If you are, let this book help you to do just that It is written using a beginner friendly, easy to follow approach to help you to start taking action right away Click Buy Now With 1-Click or Buy Now to get started
A pretty little dog named Fi Fi wakes up one morning with a flea on her. Try as she might she just can't get rid of it. Eventually her best friend finds a solution and Fi Fi is happy again. This book is designed to engage small children to find the flea, Fi Fi's bowl, bow, her doghouse and the sun on each page and to see how Fi Fi finally ends her dilemma. Searching for page numbers located in different areas also teaches number sequences. A fun, fast moving story with colorful pages of hand drawn illustrations. A great way to introduce the little ones to books.
طی نُه سال گذشته با افراد بسیاری در زمینۀ تدوین تعلیم و ارائۀ دیدگاهی جامع برای پرورش روحانی مسیحی همکاری کرده]ام. من دریافته]ام که انسان چگونه در هفت بُعد اساسی رشد می]کند. این ابعاد عبارتند از روحانی (ضروری]ترین بُعد)، عاطفی، ارتباطی، ذهنی، حرفه]ای، جسمی ]و نظارت بر منابع، یعنی منابعی همچون خلقت خدا، پول، دارایی و زمان. دریافته]ام که این هفت بُعد در زمان رشد ما، به]عنوان پیروان مسیح، چه ارتباطی دارند و چه تأثیری بر یکدیگر می]گذارند. برای توضیح اینکه این هفت بُعد چگونه صرف]نظر از جنسیت، نژاد و فرهنگ، تار و پود ما انسان]ها را در طول تاریخ سرشته]اند، و با توجه به اینکه ما انسان]ها به صورت خدا خلق شده]ایم، جایی بهتر از خود خلقت برای شروع نیافتم. به]علاوه، مطالعه و تحقیقات من تأییدی است بر این حقیقت که از خلقت تا خانۀ ابدی ما، یعنی از پیدایش تا مکاشفه، خدا مرتباً می]آفریند، ارتباط ایجاد می]کند و دست او از طریق محبتش در زندگی انسان]ها عمل می]نماید، محبتی که همچون مرگ نیرومند است. هدف از نگارش این کتاب ارائۀ رویکردی جامع در مورد چگونگی پرورش روحانی مسیحی در هفت بُعد مختلف و رویکردی که بازتاب یکپارچگی و تمامیت وجود انسان] باشد. از لحاظ کتاب]مقدسی و الاهیاتی، بنیادی صحیح برای پرورش روحانی در مسیح ارائه کنیم و این کار را بر اساس تحلیل مبحث صورت خدا (Lat. Imago Dei) از کتاب پیدایش و داستان خلقت انجام ]دهیم، و سپس درک کنیم که چگونه عیسی تبدیل به صورتی شد که ما باید هر روزه به شباهت آن درآییم. ارائۀ این حقیقت که دریافت محبت خدا همان]طور که از طریق پدر، پسر و روح]القدس بر ما آشکار شده، تقویت]کنندۀ انگیزۀ ما برای پرورش روحانی در مسیح است. ارزیابی هفت بُعدی که باید در زندگی ما شکل گیرد و تشویق برای داشتن رشدی اصیل در هر یک از این ابعاد تا بتوانیم نهایتاً باعث جلال خدا شویم. از طریق نظارت حکیمانه بر این ابعاد هفتگانۀ خدادادی و با تکیه بر فیض خدا است که می]توانیم در مورد صورت خدا تفکر کنیم و از طریق شخصیت و زندگی اخلاقی خود آن را بازتابانده، در
Sometimes a great love won't let go...until you believe.The elite Pinnacle Boarding School for Girls is renowned for keeping away far more high school applicants from its hallowed halls than it lets in. But lately, someone has been lurking in the shadows, writing cryptic messages on mirrors, and putting people's lives in peril. When Robin and Creek begin to suspect that this otherworldly guest may have a connection to a tragedy in Creek's past-and isn't about to go away anytime soon-they return to Robin's Alma Mater to try and uncover the truth behind the mysterious spirit's rage. What they discover is a love story for the ages that leaves them breathless and inspires healing and hope for all those who dare to believe in miracles.Due to mature themes, readership is advised for ages 17+.
On a clear winter night, the Cold Moon shines a light that illuminates the past... Evangeline Tinker has always been as spooky as hell and the best fortune teller this side of the Mississippi. But not even she can hide her passionate history with a notorious outlaw when he comes back to find her in order to finish what they started--from a past life. Yet there's a reason she left Virgil Hollow once, because a love like that can consume your whole soul. As the December snow collects around Bender Lake and sparkles as bright as Christmas tinsel, Evangeline must decide whether to try and escape through time travel or to trust Virgil enough to open her heart again. Only this time, her psychic powers won't be able to predict her future... Bandits Hollow is a prequel novella in the Iron Feather Brothers contemporary western romance series. Iron Feather Brothers Series: Meet the Iron Feather brothers--they're tough, they're dangerous, and family means everything to them. Whether it's living up to their ancestor's outlaw reputation or brandishing their own style of justice, these men have each other's backs. And it takes very special women to get under their skin and untangle their barbed-wire hearts in order to find love in this contemporary western romance series set in the Rocky Mountains.
