Modern Western

The Trail of Tears is a tragic chapter in American history - as is the Wounded Knee Massacre, and the many that preceded it. The legacy of the European invasion of North America is, at this point, exhaustively documented; the abuses and injustices unleashed by white men on the indigenous inhabitants are, at this point, well known. What is less well known is their actual legacy. Many, if not most, think of the Native American tribes as bands of savages – violent, brutal, immoral. But they are wrong to think so. In fact, the legacy of Native America lives in our deepest commitments as a ...

October 1891. A hard winter approaches across the Rocky Mountains. The city of Butte, Montana is rich on copper mines and rampant with vice and debauchery among a hard-living crowd of immigrant Irish workers. Here we find Tom Rourke, a young poet and ballad-maker of the town, but also a doper, a drinker, and a fearsome degenerate. Just as he feels his life is heading nowhere fast, Polly Gillespie arrives in town as the new bride of the extremely devout mine captain Long Anthony Harrington.

When Lyric Wilde’s not whipping up the best food in town at the Dark Horse Dive Bar, she’s making a name for herself as a rising singer-songwriter. And if any of her online followers cross the line from friendly to fanatical, well, Lyric figures it goes with the territory—and she can take care of herself. But there’s one fan she wants to get to know better—a silent, sexy biker named Viper. A man who makes her think mine every time she looks at him. But who exactly is “Viper?”

Celebrated historian John Hirst offers a fascinating exploration of the qualities that made Europe a world-changing civilization. The Shortest History of Europe begins with a rapid overview of European civilization, describing its birth from an unlikely mixture of classical learning and Christianity and German warrior culture. Over the centuries, this unstable blend produced highly distinctive characters - pious knights and belligerent popes, and beyond - and its coming apart provided the dynamic of European history in modern times.

Have you ever asked “What’s it all for?” or “Is my life enough?” Jack finds himself back at the local pub after another monotonous day at work asking himself these very questions. From an outside perspective, Jack has a good job and a supportive family, but somehow it’s not fulfilling his true desires, which has created a deep sadness. Seeing Jack’s hopelessness, the bartender, Lloyd, suggests a short story for him to read about a cowboy going through similar struggles in wanting better for his family and his life. Jack is not much of a reader, but finds some solace in ...

When someone dressed in a ninja costume was first seen lurking around homes in Big Lake, everyone assumed it was some kind of teenage mischief. Things escalated when the ninja was spotted peeking in people’s windows. Sheriff Weber and his deputies are on the lookout for the mysterious prankster, and more sightings seem to come in every day. Things take a deadly turn when the ninja singles out a respected local businessman and attacks him with a sword. More attacks follow and soon the whole town is on edge, locking their doors and loading their guns. Who would want to hurt the nicest man ...

Recent elections in the advanced Western democracies have undermined the basic foundations of political systems that had previously beaten back all challenges - from both the left and the right. The election of Donald Trump to the US presidency, only months after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, signaled a dramatic shift in the politics of the rich democracies. In Anti-System Politics, Jonathan Hopkin traces the evolution of this shift and argues that it is a long-term result of abandoning the post-war model of egalitarian capitalism in the 1970s.

The day-by-day inside story of the making of Tombstone (1993) as told to the author by those who were there--actors, extras, crew members, Buckaroos, historians and everyone in between. Historical context that inspired Kevin Jarre's screenplay is included. Production designers, cameramen, costume designers, composers, illustrators, screenwriter, journalists, set dressers, prop masters, medics, stuntmen and many others share their recollections--many never-before-told--of filming this epic Western.

With dizzying social transformations in everything from gender to social justice, it may seem like there's never been a more tumultuous period in history. But a single year in the late 18th century saw a number of influential transformations—or even revolutions—that changed the social trajectory of the Western world. By understanding how those events influenced today's cultural landscape, Christians can more effectively bear witness to God's truth in a post-Christian age.

I'm Cadence Everett, a burnt-out marketing manager who fled to the Cascade Peaks seeking escape from my hectic city life. But when a sudden blizzard leaves me stranded in the unforgiving wilderness, I find myself at the doorstep of Brennon Holloway, a rugged mountain man as untamed and mysterious as the peaks he calls home. As the storm rages outside, I find myself in turmoil, grappling with unexpected emotions. Brennon is not just the gruff loner who saved me; he's a man whose quiet strength and hidden depths draw me in. In the close quarters of his rustic cabin, I realize I've fallen for ...

Reckoning, a small western town, plans to honor The Adventurer’s heroic flight over its heart one year ago. Sheriff Nathan Miles, a former army special operator, has been the town’s lawman for more than a year. Chosen by Reckoning’s beloved first sheriff to replace him before he passed, Nathan accepted the role of protecting a place he does not feel he deserves. Nathan struggles with guilt over his actions in wars past, as a part of him will not allow himself to be happy and embrace the paradise he swore to protect. On the day that the world celebrates what The Adventurer did, a new ...

ACT OF CONTRITION is an historical novel and modern western that pulls the reader back and forth along a 70-year timeline, spanning from the World War II battlefields of North Africa to the badlands of present day Northeastern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. Trent Carter is a sixty-four-year-old, washed up veteran and retired cop recuperating from injuries physical, mental, and emotional. He blames himself for his wife’s death, drinks and smokes too much, lives with his grown daughter and a mangy orange tomcat, and is trying to avoid the advances of an attractive local widow. He is ...

He’s coming home with grief in his heart. She’s staying at home with hope on her mind. When Luke and Brooke run into each other, they must ask—would a second chance at love be a sweet happily ever after, or yet another heartbreak? Luke Walker is making his homecoming to the small town of Greenville, Montana, after several years away. He’s got a beautiful eight-year-old daughter, a family ranch waiting for him, and countless places and people to visit. He does not, however, expect her to be one of them. Brooke Young came back to Greenville months before to care for her ailing mother....

Holly knew what she wanted, but a visit to her family’s small-town ranch makes her question her life’s choices. Is it possible that everything she really wanted was right in front of her all along? *This is a stand-alone book in the Rocky Brook Cowboys Series* After an unexpected job loss, Holly is forced to move from Chicago back to her family’s ranch until she can find a new job. She wants to leave as soon as she can to return to the big-city lifestyle she desires. When she sees her childhood friend, Keith Spencer, she’s immediately caught off guard, as the boy she once knew has ...

He's gruff. He's guarded. He says I don't belong here. And the craziest part? I think I might want to stay... Cade Hawkins is a brooding mountain man. Okay, fine. He's a hot, brooding mountain man. Still. He's only known me since he rescued me from a blizzard. And now he's telling me I need to leave as soon as the storm clears. Like I said. Brooding. But there's something else about him too. Something wounded in the way he keeps his distance. And when he sees me struggling to adapt to this harsh wilderness, He doesn't even hesitate. He just starts teaching me how to survive, saying "You ...

Uncover the Secrets Behind America's Most Notorious Bank Heists and Their Lasting Impact on Financial Security! Are you a financial history buff intrigued by the audacious tales of bank robberies that have shaped the landscape of American financial institutions? Do you find yourself pondering how these daring heists have influenced modern security measures and regulations? You're not alone. Many enthusiasts like you are eager to delve into the thrilling world of historical crime and uncover the lessons that still resonate today. In "The History of Robberies and Regulations," you'll embark ...

**Whole Foods of the Bible: Natural Ingredients for Modern Health** *By J. R. Glenn* Discover the ancient wisdom of biblical nutrition and its powerful impact on modern health in *Whole Foods of the Bible: Natural Ingredients for Modern Health*. This insightful guide dives into scripture, revealing how whole foods and dietary practices from the Bible can improve your physical and spiritual well-being today. ### What You'll Find Inside: - **Biblical Nutrition**: Learn the vital role diet plays in the Bible and how following these ancient principles can transform your health. - **Plant-Based ...

Being a modern witch is as natural as breathing. You are born magical - but are you using your magic? This is not your ordinary audiobook! Have you ever wanted to learn how to be more physic or manifest things you want at will? Do you wonder what chakras, astrology, crystal balls, and candle magic is all about? People all over the world are learning the joy of intention and working with nature to create a life they love filled with magick! I'll show you easy ways to weave the art and the science of witchcraft into your life every day to make you happier, healthier, and ultra-powerful.

Willow Montgomery is determined to turn her new horse ranch around, no matter how many times she has to fall out of the saddle to make it happen! Lovers Creek horse ranch is all that's left of her father's legacy. She'll do anything it takes to make it flourish again. Unfortunately she knows little to nothing in the way of running a ranch. That's where Luke Harrison comes in. As the best (and sexiest) cowboy on the ranch, he knows everything there is to know about horses. Most days, he likes them more than people. He's also the grumpiest man Willow's ever met. So when sparks fly after he ...

On August 10, 1632, five men in flowing black robes convened in a somber Roman palazzo to pass judgment on a deceptively simple proposition: that a continuous line is composed of distinct and infinitely tiny parts. With the stroke of a pen the Jesuit fathers banned the doctrine of infinitesimals, announcing that it could never be taught or even mentioned. The concept was deemed dangerous and subversive, a threat to the belief that the world was an orderly place, governed by a strict and unchanging set of rules.