Headlong into Quicksand: the Tale of Today in America
Headlong into Quicksand: the Tale of Today in America

Author: Fred E. Howard, Jr.

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2001-03-14

Total Pages: 335

ISBN-13: 1462827179

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Americas 220 years of Democracy (of its 400 years) is longer than the Greek 100 (of 1000), the Roman 150 (of 1000), or the British 180 (of 1600.) These European democracies are the only large ones ever. Two collapsed as demoralized empires. Two moderns with one heritage of basicly Christian, Northwest European tradition, have been autocraticly led further away into decadent empires than people realized. That disappearing heritage was Americas constitutional basis and durable strength. America follows Greco-Roman decay steps toward collapsing empire die-offs after losing common moral understandings and family stability. Turning toward imperial quicksand began dictatorially in the 1801 court, built to Civil War, softened seemingly in the wild west, peaked untraditionally in the "liberal" socialist double-meanings of the 1930s depression, and led under continuous near-emperors into the post-war anti-traditional, anti-Christian, anti-moral, anti-family decadence of today. Democratic repairs may exist, if traditional people come together. This book links its origin, in HUMAN CREATURES - A BROADER VIEW, to its sequel, TAMING THE VIPERS IN THE SLOUGH, through four histories of democratic civilizations: Lost limits on political leaders/governments, demagogues. Failed family/religious values. Consequent imperial disasters.

Human Creatures
Human Creatures

Author: Fred Howard

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2001-11-13

Total Pages: 567

ISBN-13: 1462827160

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A broad, but easy reading, world-view of realities behind the anciently permanent traits of human behavior which cause simple societies to grow, to flourish in great civilizations throughout the world, and to collapse repeatedly, usually with much loss of the expanded populations. Both democracies and tyrannies follow that universal pattern into autocratic decay of civilized empires. This view leads to a search for critical factors that determine the beginning and course of the typical decays (which have already begun in modern democracies.) Invariably, all those great nations had strong religious and moral practices during their early growth to large numbers of vigorous people, up to the points of beginning the slide into collapse. All had strong leaders who escaped reasonable limits beyond their necessary uses. This book was written before the authors previously published, Headlong Into Quicksand - The Tale of Today in America -, and provided its basis and starting point. Viewing human natures overall adaptations for life-survival necessities in a real world also includes: Family, love, play, arts, psychology, dominances, politics, governments, imperial disasters, death, philosophy, world history, science/knowledges, religion, morality, and balanced democracy. (An alternative evolutionary sociobiology.)

The Lame Take the Prey for King and Country
The Lame Take the Prey for King and Country

Author: M.L. Ulinger

Publisher: Elm Hill

Published: 2019-10-08

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 0310107423

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The Lame Take the Prey / For King and Country is a voice of reconciliation and hope- a welcome relief to a torn nation under God. Though a direct contradiction to circumstance, it's a timeless principle of Scripture- that in brokenness there's strength. From this framework comes God's view on "greatness" - that it's not just assumed as a birthright, or belongs only to the ages, but finds a home in us, as God calls us to be a cut above the rest. Brokenness attracts the mercies of God who raises up broken people to do big things and to become benefactors of blessings others only dream about. You can't dream big enough for God! For the Kingdom of God and the healing of our great nation, God has a plan for each life yielded to Him. When it looks too late for what you planned, it's not too late for what God has planned. You see the pieces. God sees the picture. You endure the preparation. God encounters you with His purpose. Like a "fast ball in," when the call of God comes over the plate, you'll know it in your spirit. And what's waited for tomorrow, you'll do today. "You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the land."- Christopher Columbus There will never be a perfect moment to do a great thing!

B. M. BOWER: 26 Novels & 16 Tales of the Old West (Illustrated)
B. M. BOWER: 26 Novels & 16 Tales of the Old West (Illustrated)

Author: B. M. Bower

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2017-04-20

Total Pages: 5209

ISBN-13: 8026876393

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This carefully crafted ebook: "B. M. BOWER: 26 Novels & 16 Tales of the Old West (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Flying U Series Chip of the Flying U The Flying U Ranch The Flying U's Last Stand The Phantom Herd The Heritage of the Sioux The Happy Family Ananias Green Blink Miss Martin's Mission Happy Jack, Wild Man A Tamer of Wild Ones Andy, the Liar "Wolf! Wolf!" Fool's Gold Lords of the Pots and Pans The Lonesome Trail and Other Stories The Lonesome Trail First Aid to Cupid When the Cook Fell Ill The Lamb The Spirit of the Range The Reveler The Unheavenly Twins Other Novels The Range Dwellers The Lure of the Dim Trails Her Prairie Knight Rowdy of the "Cross L" The Long Shadow Good Indian Lonesome Land The Gringos The Uphill Climb The Ranch at the Wolverine Jean of the Lazy 'A' The Lookout Man Starr of the Desert Cabin Fever Skyrider The Thunder Bird Rim O' the World The Quirt (Sawtooth Ranch) Cow Country Casey Ryan The Trail of the White Mule Bertha Muzzy Bower (1871-1940) was an American author who wrote novels and short stories about the American Old West. She is best known for her first novel "Chip of the Flying U" about Flying U Ranch and the "Happy Family" of cowboys who lived there. The novel rocketed Bower to fame, and she wrote an entire series of novels set at the Flying U Ranch. Several of Bower's novels were turned into films.

Tales of the Old West: B. M. Bower Collection - 45 Titles in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)
Tales of the Old West: B. M. Bower Collection - 45 Titles in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)

Author: B. M. Bower

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-25

Total Pages: 5220

ISBN-13:

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In 'Tales of the Old West: B. M. Bower Collection - 45 Titles in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)', B. M. Bower presents a rich tapestry of stories set in the rugged landscapes of the American West. Known for her vivid descriptions and realistic character portrayals, Bower's writing style captures the essence of the Old West with its cowboys, ranchers, and wide-open spaces. The collection offers readers a glimpse into the daily struggles, triumphs, and relationships that defined this iconic era of American history. With 45 titles in one volume, readers will be immersed in a world where adventure and danger go hand in hand. Bower's literary contributions to Western literature remain timeless and influential, making this collection a must-read for fans of the genre. Born in 1871, B. M. Bower's own experiences living on ranches in the American West inspired her to write authentic and engaging stories. Her deep connection to the land and its people shines through in her work, providing readers with a glimpse into a bygone era. Bower's dedication to preserving the cultural heritage of the West through her writing has solidified her place as a prominent figure in Western literature. For those seeking an immersive and authentic experience of the Old West, 'Tales of the Old West: B. M. Bower Collection' is a literary treasure that promises to captivate and enthrall. Bower's masterful storytelling and detailed characterizations offer readers a compelling journey through the rugged landscapes and untamed spirit of the American frontier.

The Most Dangerous Game
The Most Dangerous Game

Author: Richard Connell

Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof

Published: 2023-02-23

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 8728187490

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Sanger Rainsford is a big-game hunter, who finds himself washed up on an island owned by the eccentric General Zaroff. Zaroff, a big-game hunter himself, has heard of Rainsford’s abilities with a gun and organises a hunt. However, they’re not after animals – they’re after people. When he protests, Rainsford the hunter becomes Rainsford the hunted. Sharing similarities with "The Hunger Games", starring Jennifer Lawrence, this is the story that created the template for pitting man against man. Born in New York, Richard Connell (1893 – 1949) went on to become an acclaimed author, screenwriter, and journalist. He is best remembered for the gripping novel "The Most Dangerous Game" and for receiving an Oscar nomination for the screenplay "Meet John Doe".

The World That Never Was
The World That Never Was

Author: Alex Butterworth

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2010-06-15

Total Pages: 537

ISBN-13: 0307379035

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A thrilling history of the rise of anarchism, told through the stories of a number of prominent revolutionaries and the agents of the secret police who pursued them. In the late nineteenth century, nations the world over were mired in economic recession and beset by social unrest, their leaders increasingly threatened by acts of terrorism and assassination from anarchist extremists. In this riveting history of that tumultuous period, Alex Butterworth follows the rise of these revolutionaries from the failed Paris Commune of 1871 to the 1905 Russian Revolution and beyond. Through the interwoven stories of several key anarchists and the secret police who tracked and manipulated them, Butterworth explores how the anarchists were led to increasingly desperate acts of terrorism and murder. Rich in anecdote and with a fascinating array of supporting characters, The World That Never Was is a masterly exploration of the strange twists and turns of history, taking readers on a journey that spans five continents, from the capitals of Europe to a South Pacific penal colony to the heartland of America. It tells the story of a generation that saw its utopian dreams crumble into dangerous desperation and offers a revelatory portrait of an era with uncanny echoes of our own.

The Extermination of the American Bison
The Extermination of the American Bison

Author: William T. Hornaday

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-11-20

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13:

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The Extermination of the American Bison by William T. Hornaday is an in-depth examination of the factors that led to the near-extinction of the American bison. Hornaday's thorough research, coupled with his passion for wildlife conservation, make this book an essential read for those interested in the history of the American West, wildlife preservation, and environmental issues.