James M : 1461 books

If Civil War battlefields saw vast carnage the Northern home-front was itself far from tranquil. Fierce political debates set communities on edge spurred secret plots against the Union and triggered widespread violence such as the New York City draft riots. And at the heart of all this turmoil stood...

Gives thorough background on the law of war and analysis on how these laws should be applied.

Here the author tells the intriguing story of the controversial Union general of the American Civil War, George B. McClellan (affectionately know to the men who fought under him as Little Mac). It is a blistering refutation of the radical Republican inspired history of the general as carried into...

The obscure people and events that helped make the Garden State the place it is today—from ghosts to governors, battles to boardwalk attractions. Explore the lesser-known stories that make up New Jersey’s compelling hidden history. Uncover the meaning of “Jersey Blues,” celebrate some...

Greenup County, bordering the Ohio River in northeast Kentucky, is rich in history and culture. Settlers first arrived in the mid-1700s and carved farms from the hardwood forests. Lucy Virgin Downs, the first white child born west of the Alleghenies, lived in Greenup County, as did Jesse Boone, brother...

All of us are faced countless times with the challenge of persuading others, whether we're trying to win a trivial argument with a friend or convince our coworkers about an important decision. Instead of relying on untrained instinct—and often floundering or failing as a result—we’d win more...

Intended for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, this concise text focuses on the convergence of real series. Definitions of the terms and summaries of those results in analysis that are of special importance in the theory of series are specified at the outset. In the interests of maintaining...

FOURTEEN LESSONS IN YOGI PHILOSOPHY By Yogi Ramacharaka (William Walker Atkinson) Synopsis Contents: First Three Principles; Mental and Spiritual Principles; Human Aura; Thought Dynamics; Telepathy, Clairvoyance; Human Magnetism; Occult Therapeutics; Psychic Influence; Astral World; Beyond the Border;...

APOCALYPSE REVEALED By Emanuel Swedenborg Synopsis A little snippet from the book :’1. The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto Him, to show unto His servants things which must shortly come to pass; and He signified, sending by His angel to His servant John, 2. Who testified the Word...

Most frequently regarded as a writer of the supernatural, Poe was actually among the most versatile of American authors, writing social satire, comic hoaxes, mystery stories, science fiction, prose poems, literary criticism and theory, and even a play. As a journalist and editor, Poe was closely in...

This book is a collection of poetry that invokes visions of past memories that are both vivid and imaginative. It describes the contemporary setting that gave inspiration to the prose and puts the reader in the moment.

HOW TO LIVE 24 HOURS A DAY Two Book Set Included And MENTAL EFFICIENCY And Other Hints To Men And Women By Arnold Bennett Book 1. HOW TO LIVE 24 HOURS A DAY Synopsis In this book, Bennett tackles the problem of workers the world over, who spend most of their lives working jobs they hate and...

AS IT WAS By T. Lobsang Rampa Synopsis As it Was! - (1976) This book continues the life story of Dr. Rampa from when he lived in Tibet to his adventurous travels throughout the globe. Also the REAL STORY about the life of Cyril Henry Hoskins before Dr. Rampa transmigrated into his physical...

This very readable brief guide examines a wide range of spiritual writing that can be read for enjoyment or inspiration, including some books that come from beyond any religious tradition. While written from within the Christian tradition, and offering introductions to the writings of medieval...