Master storyteller Padraic Colum's rich, musical voice captures all the magic and majesty of the Norse sagas in his retellings of the adventures of the gods and goddesses who lived in the Northern... More > paradise of Asgard before the dawn of history.
Here are the matchless tales of All-Father Odin, who crosses the Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard and sacrifices his right eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom; of Thor, whose mighty hammer defends Asgard; of Loki, whose mischievous cunning leads him to treachery against the gods; of giants, dragons, dwarfs and Valkyries; and of the terrible last battle that destroyed their world.
These ancient stories from Northern Europe, which make up one of the great myth cycles of Western civilization, spring to life in The Children of Odin. This classic volume, first published in 1920, is illustrated with the original line drawings by Willy Pogany.< Less
Everett Edward Hale's story of Christopher Columbus. This book is based on Columbus' own letters, journals and other documents of his time. The Life of Christopher Columbus was published in 1892 to... More > commemorate the 400 year anniversary of 1492.
Excerpt of Author's Preface:
This book contains a life of Columbus, written with the hope of interesting all classes of readers.
His life has often been written, and it has sometimes been well written.
I have attempted to follow closely the personal fortunes of Christopher Columbus, and, to the history around him, I have given only such space as seemed absolutely necessary for the illustration of those fortunes. I have followed on the lines of his own personal narrative wherever we have it. And where this is lost I have used the absolutely contemporary authorities. I have also consulted the later writers, those of the next generation and the generation which followed it.< Less
Columnist David Huntwork delivers a spirited defense of conservatism and a scathing critique of liberalism in No Apologies. He presents conservatism as an ideology based on wisdom, history, logic,... More > and the simple concept that when it comes to behavior, actions have consequences.
The author is a dedicated defender of the middle class, common sense, and the American way of life. The son, grandson, and great-grandson of Ministers of the Gospel he brings a unique blended background of theology and ideology to the great debates of the day. He believes that faith, family, and freedom is the formula for success and the key to a good life and a healthy nation.
No Apologies is a no holds barred examination of the most divisive issues of the day and an honest look at them through the eyes of an unapologetic conservative. Whether you are liberal, conservative, or somewhere in between you need to read this book. You will never view politics and ideology the same way again.< Less
Columnist David Huntwork delivers a spirited defense of conservatism and a scathing critique of liberalism in No Apologies. He presents conservatism as an ideology based on wisdom, history, logic,... More > and the simple concept that when it comes to behavior, actions have consequences.
The author is a dedicated defender of the middle class, common sense, and the American way of life. The son, grandson, and great-grandson of Ministers of the Gospel he brings a unique blended background of theology and ideology to the great debates of the day. He believes that faith, family, and freedom is the formula for success and the key to a good life and a healthy nation.
No Apologies is a no holds barred examination of the most divisive issues of the day and an honest look at them through the eyes of an unapologetic conservative. Whether you are liberal, conservative, or somewhere in between you need to read this book. You will never view politics and ideology the same way again.< Less
Master storyteller Padraic Colum's rich, musical voice captures all the magic and majesty of the Norse sagas in his retellings of the adventures of the gods and goddesses who lived in the Northern... More > paradise of Asgard before the dawn of history.
Here are the matchless tales of All-Father Odin, who crosses the Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard and sacrifices his right eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom; of Thor, whose mighty hammer defends Asgard; of Loki, whose mischievous cunning leads him to treachery against the gods; of giants, dragons, dwarfs and Valkyries; and of the terrible last battle that destroyed their world.
These ancient stories from Northern Europe, which make up one of the great myth cycles of Western civilization, spring to life in The Children of Odin. This classic volume, first published in 1920, is illustrated with the original line drawings by Willy Pogany.< Less
Everett Edward Hale's story of Christopher Columbus. This book is based on Columbus' own letters, journals and other documents of his time. The Life of Christopher Columbus was published in 1892 to... More > commemorate the 400 year anniversary of 1492.
Excerpt of Author's Preface:
This book contains a life of Columbus, written with the hope of interesting all classes of readers.
His life has often been written, and it has sometimes been well written.
I have attempted to follow closely the personal fortunes of Christopher Columbus, and, to the history around him, I have given only such space as seemed absolutely necessary for the illustration of those fortunes. I have followed on the lines of his own personal narrative wherever we have it. And where this is lost I have used the absolutely contemporary authorities. I have also consulted the later writers, those of the next generation and the generation which followed it.< Less
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