Modern Western

“Bad Bobby” Trent, star high school athlete, college scholarship holder, pro-rodeo circuit rider, lived an unencumbered life. He was a man, who, by his own definition, limited his concentration to no more than eight seconds at a time - the time required to ride a bull or saddlebronc and win. He’s tough, independent, shallow, and always looking for a good time. Then his father is murdered. Sheriff Robert Trent, was the longtime chief law enforcement officer of Lodge Pole County Montana. He was stern, fair, honest, and dependable.

NOW AN AMAZON #1 BEST SELLER! A New Beginning/The Smoke of One Thousand Lodge Fires, Little Creek Publishing Co. All rights reserved To My Readers, Our Heroine, Topusana (Prairie Flower) awakens in a hidden cavern in the Texas Hill Country after having survived an attack on her Home Camp. During that battle Topusana is herself rescued from captivity by her husband Tabbananica (Voice of the Sun). The year is 1844. The Native American couple, along with a handful of survivors, escapes not into hiding, or a secret land, but into the “Dream Time.” Topusana, after seemingly sleeping in the ...

I'm Avery Sinclair, a city girl who traded the comfort of urban life for the wilds of the Cascade Peaks as a mail-order bride. But when my journey strands me in the rugged wilderness, I'm rescued by Levi Blackwood, a man as untamed and mysterious as the mountains he calls home. As a storm rages outside, I find myself in turmoil, grappling with unexpected emotions. Levi is not the fiancé I was destined to meet, yet in the close quarters of his rustic home, I realize I've fallen for the very man who saved me from the clutches of the wilderness. Mountain Man's Rescued Mail Order Bride is a ...

A History Professor answers a question sixteen years after it was posed to him by University Freshmen on the occasion of the Bombing of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. This monograph refutes the rhetoric of politicians on the Right who, beginning with former President George Bush, say that Islamic terrorists hate us because they are "religious extremists who hate our freedoms."

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 ...

The first time the Donovan twins, Lucas and Jamie, saw a Canadian Northwest Mounted Police officer, they knew that's what they wanted to be when they grew up. Years later, Lucas Donovan, now a member of the force, is on a mission to bring a ruthless serial killer to justice. For years, Jack Emerson has eluded capture in the vast Canadian wilderness, but now Donovan has vowed that nothing on earth will stop him from seeing this man caught and punished. The oath is both personal and professional, since one of the men Emerson killed was Constable Jamie Donovan, Lucas' twin brother.

The Ultimate Modern Classics Collection: Volume One is the first instalment in our classics collection focusing on the most important and iconic novels, stories, and poems of the 20th century. Featuring 22 essential modern classics from Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Herman Hesse, Agatha Christie, Virigna Woolf, and many more, and read by a cast of incredible narrators including David Rintoul, Robert G. Slade, Karen Cass, Nathan Osgood, amongst others, this is an essential addition to your library.

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.

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 ...

Often called the "Father of Church History", Eusebius was the first to trace the rise of Christianity during its crucial first three centuries from Christ to Constantine. Our principal resource for earliest Chrisitianity, The Church History presents a panorama of apostles, church fathers, emperors, bishops, heroes, heretics, confessors, and martyrs. This audiobook edition includes Paul L. Maier's clear and precise translation, historical commentary on each book in The Church History, and numerous maps, illustrations, and photographs.

100 Pressing Issues of the Modern Western Mind What keeps the modern Western mind awake at night? From the relentless churn of economic pressures and political turbulence to the quiet battles with mental health and the profound quest for purpose, this book dives headfirst into the 100 most significant challenges facing individuals today. Whether it’s navigating inflation, decoding cancel culture, grappling with climate change, or finding balance in a hyperconnected world, this guide offers a sweeping yet sharp exploration of our era’s most urgent concerns. Discover the pulse of modern ...

Step into the enigmatic world of Atlantis, a civilization renowned for its advanced knowledge and profound understanding of life’s mysteries. "The Lost Wisdom of Atlantis" unveils the timeless lessons of this ancient society, offering insights that resonate deeply with our contemporary challenges. Through these rediscovered teachings, explore the principles of harmony, balance, and enlightenment that guided the Atlanteans. This book serves as a bridge between past and present, illuminating pathways to personal growth, societal harmony, and a deeper connection with the universe.

BUSINESS AS USUAL They were victims once. Now, they’re the reckoning. When Jessica Monroe and Lucille Tanner cross paths, their shared pasts bind them in an unspoken alliance. Both women are survivors of violent crimes, determined never to be victims again. Though their methods differ, their mission is the same: to bring justice where the law has failed. With the backing of a powerful immigrant businessman who shares their scars and their cause, Jessica and Lou take aim at the predators that haunt their city. Operating under the radar, they deliver swift consequences to those who profit ...

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 ...

Winter is a special time in the charming little mountain town of Big Lake, Arizona. Fireplace smoke rises from chimneys as kids build snowmen or skate on the frozen surface of Miller’s Pond, neighbors help neighbors shovel sidewalks and driveways, and there’s nothing like enjoying a hot toddy or a mug of cocoa to warm up after a busy day. But when a shocking act of violence leaves a family man dead and a suspect on the run, Sheriff Jim Weber and his deputies launch a manhunt that is hampered by the rough mountain landscape, back-to-back snowstorms, reluctant witnesses, lies, and even a ...

In The Knife Man, Wendy Moore unveils John Hunter's murky and macabre world - a world characterized by public hangings, secret expeditions to dank churchyards, and gruesome human dissections in pungent attic rooms. This is a fascinating portrait of a remarkable pioneer and his determined struggle to haul surgery out of the realms of meaningless superstitious ritual and into the dawn of modern medicine.

The nearly deserted, high desert in the four corners region, the Land between the Four Sacred Mountains, is the historic home of the Navajo People. It embraces the intersection of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. It is the watershed of the Colorado River, the main source of water for the the American Southwest. The Four Corners Region has massive, but under developed sources of carbon based energy, coal and oil, as well as major uranium deposits. These are some of the last major deposits inside the United States. After nearly a hundred and fifty years of not so blind neglect, the ...

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.

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.

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 ...