Red Eagle's Children


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Red Eagle’s Children presents the legal proceedings in an inheritance dispute that serves as an unexpected window on the intersection of two cultural and legal systems: Creek Indian and Euro-American. Case 1299: Weatherford vs. Weatherford et al. appeared in the Chancery Court of Mobile in 1846 when William “Red Eagle” Weatherford’s son by the Indian woman Supalamy sued his half siblings fathered by Weatherford with two other Creek women, Polly Moniac and Mary Stiggins, for a greater share of Weatherford’s estate. While the court recognized William Jr. as the son of William Sr., he nevertheless lost his petition for inheritance due to the lack of legal evidence concerning the marriage of his biological mother to William Sr. The case, which went to the Alabama Supreme Court in 1851, provides a record of an attempt to interrelate and, perhaps, manipulate differences in cultures as they played out within the ritualized, arcane world of antebellum Alabama jurisprudence. Although the case has value in the classic mold of salvage ethnography of Creek Indian culture, Red Eagle’s Children, edited by J. Anthony Paredes and Judith Knight, shows that its more enduring value lies in being a source for historical ethnography—that is, for anthropological analyses of cultural dynamics of the past events that complement the narratives of professional historians. Contributors David I. Durham / Robbie Ethridge / Judith Knight / J. Anthony Paredes / Paul M. Pruitt Jr. / Nina Gail Thrower / Robert Thrower / Gregory A. Waselkov




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Abstracts : p. 273-319.




The Red Eagles


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World War II is nearly over. For the Russians, the enemy is no longer Nazi Germany, but the American behemoth that threatens to topple the Communist revolution. Deep within the walls of the Kremlin, Stalin’s top man hatches a brilliant plan that will alter the course of postwar history—and it’s all based on a deception as simple as the shell game. Five years later, an atomic bomb detonates deep within the borders of the Soviet Union, stunning the experts who had predicted that Russian science could not produce such a devastating weapon for at least another generation. The Red Eagles traces the adventures of two spies, Jack Kuznetsky and Amy Brandon, as they track down the most deadly force in the world while hiding their true allegiances and intentions from their compatriots. They are the “red” eagles, sent to America by one of its enemies to steal the greatest secret of all: the key to producing the atomic bomb. Critically acclaimed spy thriller writer David Downing draws fascinating portrayals of Stalin and Hitler as they determine the fate of the world, drawing us at breakneck speed from the Kremlin to Manhattan and Washington to Cuba and New Zealand.




Red Eagle


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“Dylan Kane leaves James Bond in his dust!” FROM AWARD-WINNING USA TODAY & MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY THEY TOOK HIS FRIEND. THAT WAS THEIR FIRST MISTAKE. When CIA Operations Officer Dylan Kane’s handler is kidnapped in a brazen attack, his team leaps into action to track down those behind the abduction. And they have only one clue. Her final words, shouted as she was taken, and whispered by their boss as he lay dying. Red Eagle. However, the moment they begin the investigation, armed guards arrive at the operations center deep in the heart of CIA Headquarters at Langley, locking them down. And the reason for the lockdown is not only shocking, but the implications terrifying, sending Kane on a desperate mission to not only rescue his handler and friend, but to prevent the knowledge she possesses that in the wrong hands could start World War III. In Red Eagle, award-winning USA Today and multi-million copy bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy once again blends history and today’s headlines to deliver a pulse-pounding action packed thriller, where the stakes have never been higher, and failure is not an option. If you enjoy Bond, Bourne, and Hunt, then you’ll love Dylan Kane. Get your copy of Red Eagle now, and join the race to recover a CIA asset lost since the Cold War, with intel that could destroy the world… WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE DYLAN KANE SERIES ★★★★★ “The action sequences are particularly well-written and exciting, without being overblown.” ★★★★★ “I love how the author explains what's needed but doesn't just ramble on in narrative.” ★★★★★ “The events in this adventure are so real and so heart pounding you can't put it down. Mr. Kennedy is by far my favorite writer.” ★★★★★ “Don’t mess with Kane, he takes no prisoners, especially when you target his friends.” ★★★★★ “This is one of the best stories I have ever read. The action and plot is believable and exciting and of course the climax is nail biting stuff. This author sure knows his stuff - if not, he does a great job of convincing his reader that he does!” ★★★★★ “Fast paced international spy thriller with good old American values among its main characters. I'd like to think we really do have agents like Kane.” USA Today bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy’s novels are ideal for fans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, James Rollins, Tom Clancy, and James Patterson, and those who enjoy intense action and intrigue with a healthy dose of humor and a touch of romance. Readers interested in action adventure, archaeological mysteries, historical fiction, men’s adventure, conspiracies and ancient mysteries, will love the James Acton Thrillers. If spies and espionage is your thing, then check out the CIA Operations Officer Dylan Kane Thrillers for riveting tradecraft action. And for those who prefer the team approach and Special Forces, check out the Delta Force Unleashed series for exciting military thrills. Or maybe you just feel like a mystery? Check out the Detective Shakespeare Mysteries for dark, intense psychological thrillers. Into the Templars? Then the Templar Detective Thrillers are for you!




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Abstracts : p. 273-319.




Children's Catalog


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The 1st ed. includes an index to v. 28-36 of St. Nicholas.




Searching for Red Eagle


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Portrays William Weatherford, who rejected his Scots and French ancestry and embraced his Creek heritage, describes his fight against white encroachment in Georgia, and reflects on his spiritual influence.




AMERICAN INDIAN FOLKLORE, TALES, MYTHS AND LEGENDS 7 Book Set


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A collection of 7 American Indian, or Native American, folklore books containing legends, myths and tales for children with a total of 230 stories spread across almost 1,400 pages of old and forgotten books. Herein you will find stories from the Hopi, Atsugewi, Achomawi, the Dakotas and the Maidu plus three compilations of American Indian folklore from across North America. Also included is a complimentary selection of 15 stories from the Abela Collection pushing the number of stories you receive up to 245.The books in this collection are: ISBN TITLE 9780956058461 Folklore and Legends of the North American Indian 9781907256158 American Indian Fairy Tales 9781907256240 Achomawi and Atsugewi Myths and Tales 9781907256257 Old Indian Legends – Stories from the Dakotas 9781907256264 Indian Why Stories 9781907256356 Maidu Texts and Folklore 9781907256394 Traditions and Folklore of the Hopi FREE EBOOK Folklore, Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends from Around the World




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Willows Gate


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For thirty-years, Philip has ignored the rumors and whispers about his father. He only knew, that during a raging storm, his father ran away and disappeared into the darkness. Now Philip must face the same horror that drove his father insane. Will Philip be able to face what lies beyond Willows Gate, or will he lose his children to the evil that awaits them. Join Philip on his journey of survival, mystery and magic. Where the physical world collides with the spiritual realm. Where a crow and a lone timber wolf guide him on his quest to save his children from evil changelings. Forward From the warmth of the womb we are expelled into this existence of endless uncertainties and insecurity. Into a journey, which relentlessly compels us to search the great expanse beyond our own fleshly boundaries. In Willows Gate, Michael W. Maynard leads us down a spiritual path that evokes every aspect of the human experience. The struggles of that journey we must take, known as 'Life'. Masterfully weaving both imagery and storytelling, Michael unfolds a story that will not only captivate your imagination, but will ignite your own inner voice into action. Searching for your own answers to life's many mysteries. Steve Free & Susan Sammons Accomplished Songwriters and Poets