every warrior has his own song

Every Warrior Has His Own Song

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Walker, Alan B., PUBLISHER: iUniverse.com, When the worthless treaties were signed and it was time to move the Ho-Chunk/Winnebago nation, the people took only what they could carry on their backs. There isn't a person alive today who can describe the atrocities, hardships, and deprivation their ancestors faced while being moved from their land to a strange place, unable to travel or live where their ancestors were buried. No longer could they provide food and lodging for their families; they had to depend on the government for monthly rations of food, blankets, and medical attention."Every Warrior Has His Own Song" explores the history and culture of the Winnebago and Ho-Chunk peoples, as well as the personal history of the family of author Alan B. Walker. Patriotic and fiercely loyal to this country and the land of their ancestors, they show respect to the returning veterans of any war. As Walker grew older, he knew that he wanted to be a warrior and wondered if he had the right stuff; in the course of his exploration of his people's culture, he also tells the story of his service in Vietnam."Every Warrior Has His Own Song" touches on the history and modern life of the Ho-Chunk/Winnebago nation as well as the story of the Hatchett family, telling a timeless and relevant tale of bravery. Acquista Ora

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Ettore Sottsass From his studio in Milan, Ettore Sottsass has been a dominant force in the world of design since the s. His work has influenced every contemporary applied art formfrom architecture to ceramics, and now photography. The images gathered (cod. I_)

The World According to Dean

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jacobs, Barry, PUBLISHER: Total Sports, In his 36 years as head coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dean Smith won 879 games -- more games than any coach in major-college basketball history. Yet, for the most part, Dean Smith has kept his opinions to himself, letting his record do the talking. Now, thanks to Barry Jacobs' extensive interview sessions, as well as the public record, we have the legendary coach's views on a wide range of subjects, both professional and personal. In his own words, Smith reflects on coaching, the NCAA, his own philosophy, and the great players he has coached -- from James Worthy and Bob McAdoo to Michael Jordan.

Elwyn: The Beginning

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Babcock, J. M., PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Aethelhard Elwyn survived a dangerous journey to arrive at Nottes Castle and meet his friend, Hutton Daarcy. With Elwyn Castle falling into enemy hands, he needs help from his friend to regain control of it. But his friend has problems of his own. Huttonas daughter, Kylin, refuses to marry her betrothed, a nearby lord of his own castle and land. Their marriage was to seal a pact made between the two lords to strengthen their position against the advancing enemy. Besides, the pact Hutton had with Elwyn Castle was made to Aethelhardas father. Hutton has to make many decisions quickly, and the constant problems with his daughter only fuel the flames of uncertainty. Can he trust the son of his long-time friend? Or will Aethelhardas inexperience cause both castles to fall?

Onstage Offstage: The Official Illustrated Memoir

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Buble, Michael, PUBLISHER: Doubleday Canada, An intimate portait, in pictures and his own words, of the enormously successful Canadian singer Michael Buble became an international phenomenon with the release of his first, self-titled album of , which reached the top ten in Canada and in the UK. Since then he has sold more than 25 million albums, and filled concert halls and stadiums worldwide. OnStage OffStage is an intimate portrait of this extraordinary singer, told in his own words and through the photographs of Dean Freeman. Buble talks about his BC upbringing, his early nightclub days, the excitements and temptations of fame, and the sometimes gruelling demands of the road. Buble is a man who takes his music seriously, and himself less so, telling his story with refreshing candour and frequent flashes of self-deprecating humour. You might be tempted to use the expression "warts and all" -- except that the stunning photos in this book clearly show he doesn't have any. But they do capture Buble in his every mood and in every setting, at home and at leisure, in rehearsal, in the heat of peformance. OnStage OffStage adds up to the second closest encounter any fan could wish for.

Call It Courage

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sperry, Armstrong, PUBLISHER: Simon Pulse, Mafatu has been afraid of the sea for as long as he can remember. Though his father is the Great Chief of Hikueru - an island whose seafaring people worship courage - Mafatu feels like an outsider. All his life he has been teased, taunted, and even blamed for storms on the sea. Then at age fifteen, no longer willing to put up with the ridicule and jibes, Mafatu decides to take his fate into his own hands. With his dog, Uri, as his companion, Mafatu paddles out to sea, ready to face his fears. What he learns on his lonesome adventure will change him forever and make him a hero in the eyes of his people.

A Pilates' Primer: Pilates' Return to Life Through

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pilates, Joseph H. / Miller, William J., PUBLISHER: Presentation Dynamics, This Millenium Edition includes the only two published works of Joseph Pilates. Newly copyrighted, edited and revised, this book makes available in one volume all of his early Twentieth Century philosophies, principles, and theories about health and fitness, as well as the exercises, poses, and instructions fundamental to his exciting fitness program. You will also learn every single one of his original 34 mat exercises taught to his own students. Living testimony to the validity of his own teachings, Joseph Pilates shares in these writings his fundamental tenets of posture, body mechanics, correct breathing, spinal flexibility, physical education, and his law of natural exercises.

Ashini

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Theriault / Tha(c)Riault, Yves / Th X233 Riault, Yves, PUBLISHER: Harvest House Publishers, "Ashini" is the fictionalized autobiography of a Montagnais Indian hunter and nomad; it explores his relationship with nature and his own kind, as well as his reactions to white civilization. The solution which Ashini invents for his own and his people's dilemma is as logical as it is unexpected.

The Night Season

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bowdring, Paul, PUBLISHER: Killick Press, The Night Season is the story of Will, a disillusioned English professor experiencing an emotional and spirtual crisis. It is winter during the mid-s. Will has left his job, having almost ruined his love for literature by teaching it for a living, his marriage has disintegrated and he has left his home and young daughter.

The Good Father

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chamberlain, Diane, PUBLISHER: Mira Books, "A beloved daughter. A devastating choice. And now there's no going back. " Four years ago, nineteen-year-old Travis Brown made a choice: to raise his newborn daughter on his own. While most of his friends were out partying and meeting girls, Travis was at home, changing diapers and worrying about keeping food on the table. But he's never regretted his decision. Bella is the light of his life. The reason behind every move he makes.And so far, she is fed. Cared for. Safe. But when Travis loses his construction job and his home, the security he's worked so hard to create for Bella begins to crumble.... Then a miracle. A job in Raleigh has the power to turn their fortunes around. It has to. But when Travis arrives in Raleigh, there is no job, only an offer to participate in a onetime criminal act that promises quick money and no repercussions. With nowhere else to turn, Travis must make another choice for his daughter's sake.

Houseboating in the Ozarks

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Forrester, Gary, PUBLISHER: Dufour Editions, Meet Christian Leonard Hooker, Everyman, redeemed by his weaknesses, saved by his failures. In a shuffling odyssey through the American Midwest (a mini-van road trip with his two youngest kids) he confronts his past, imagines his future, and redefines his love for his children. Or does he imagine his past, confront his future, and perplex his children? In a journey of a single week, Hooker stumbles through the epic of his own life, trying to do what seems best, choosing amongst the shades of gray, and ultimately discovering his own humanity. Sometimes a crooked trail can get you where a straight path cannot. Then again...

Avengers Age of Ultron Mini Figure Thor 7 cm

Deciding to make his stay on Earth permanent, the Asgardian prince of thunder, Thor, has continued to adapt to life on a different world. Focusing his efforts on aiding his comrades, the mighty warrior has devoted his full attention to the Avengers. When an unthinkable new threat faces the Earth, Thor fights to protect his second home with the focus and power of a lightning bolt.Crafted in heavy-weight solid metal alloy and hand painted, this miniature stands 7 cm tall and features an integral base. It portrays Thor wielding the mighty Mjolnir.Thor is a numbered, limited edition of pieces and comes in full color foam-lined archival box.

The Dwarves

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Heitz, Markus / Spencer, Sally-Ann, PUBLISHER: Orbit, For countless millennia, the dwarves of the FifthlingKingdom have defended the stone gateway into Girdlegard. Many and varied foes have hurled themselves against the portal and died attempting to breach it. No man or beast has ever succeeded. Until now... Abandoned as a child, Tungdil the blacksmith labors contentedly in the land of Ionandar, the only dwarf in a kingdom of men. Although he does not want for friends, Tungdil is very much aware that he is alone - indeed, he has not so much as set eyes on another dwarf. But all that is about to change. Sent out into the world to deliver a message and reacquaint himself with his people, the young foundling finds himself thrust into a battle for which he has not been trained. Not only his own safety, but the life of every man, woman and child in Girdlegard depends upon his ability to embrace his heritage. Although he has many unanswered questions, Tungdil is certain of one thing: no matter where he was raised, he is a true dwarf. And no one has ever questioned the courage of the Dwarves.

So You Call Yourself A Man

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Carl Weber, PUBLISHER: Kensington, James Robinson and his wife have had their rough patches. But seven years into their marriage, things are better, and hotter, than ever--"until the not-so-distant past catches up with him. Meanwhile, James's best friend, Brent Williams, has got his own romantic complications. While he's found his match in a full-figured woman, he finds temptation in a third party. Sonny Harrison has missed his friends in New York, but now that he's back from Seattle, he expects life to be good again. But when the rekindling of an old flame turns into wildfire, his friends worry if the move also cost him his sanity.

Marvel Comics Ghost Rider 30 cm - Action Figure 1/6

Consumed by hellfire, Blaze,s body becomes a terrifying flame-wreathed skeleton, possessing supernatural powers of strength and endurance. Riding his burning motorcycle, he travels the globe, hunting evil-doers, and using his penance stare to inflict unspeakable torment upon those who have hurt the innocent.Marvel,s Ghost Rider has inhabited many bodies over the years, but Sideshow,s newest sixth scale figure pays homage to a classic, the legendary Johnny Blaze.This biker from hell has been brought to life by our artists with an attention to detail that simply has to be seen to be believed!Each and every crease and fold of his painstakingly tailored wardrobe, from the individual buttons on his high-collared leather-effect biker jacket to his microscopically stitched blue jeans has been lovingly reproduced.Even his sculpted biker boots and signature JB belt buckle have been hand-painted and weathered for the ultimate realism.His grinning skull is enshrouded in eerie semi-translucent flames that creep up from below his collar and wrap around his neck. This highly articulated sixth scale figure comes with three (3) pairs of hands (fists, expressive hands, chain holding hands) providing numerous posing options for display.Ghost Rider is also sold complete with a steel dart-tipped chain for ensnaring evil-doers and dispensing his own hellish brand of justice.

Conversations with Woody Allen: His Films, the Movies, and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lax, Eric, PUBLISHER: Knopf Publishing Group, In discussions that begin in and end in , Allen talks about every facet of moviemaking through the prism of his own work as well as the larger world of film, and in so doing reveals an artist's development over the course of his career. He speaks about his influences and about the genesis of his ideas; about writing, casting, acting, shooting, directing, editing, and scoring--and throughout shows himself to be thoughtful, honest, self-deprecating, always witty, and often hilarious.

Marina

Carlos Ruiz Zafón Óscar Drai had fled his memories, thinking naively that if he got far away from them, the voices of his past would be silenced forever. Now he has returned to his city, Barcelona, to exorcise his demons and confront his memories. The mac

Marvel Q-Fig Diorama Deadpool #unicornselfie 10 cm

Our Deadpool #unicornselfie comes complete with his own hashtag!His camera has a detailed rendering of his selfie and a beautifully texted shag carpet base with Deadpool,s logo.This figure is packaged in a branded Q-Fig box with windows for strong visibility.It stands approx. 10 cm and comes in a window box.

Wilder: The Chosen Ones

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dodd, Christina, PUBLISHER: Signet Book, Only beloved storyteller Christina Dodd could deliver such explosive paranormal excitement with Aleksandr Wilder's story of finding redemption...and love... As a young man, Aleksandr Wilder abandoned his duty--and for that lapse, he has been tortured, tormented... and transformed. Now he prowls the tunnels beneath the city, fighting on the frontline against the forces of hell, never daring to dream that he can live as a man again. After seven years fighting the world's ultimate evil, Chosen One Charisma Fangorn has become a tough, strong warrior without illusions or joy...even her gift of hearing the earthsong has faded. Deaf to her own instincts, she never suspects that a monster lurks in the dark underneath the streets.When Aleksandr finds Charisma under attack, he rescues and cares for her, and hope stirs once more in his heart...and in the world. But in the secret recesses of his soul, he knows the truth. A woman so exceptional could never love a beast...could she?

Marina

Carlos Ruiz Zafón Óscar Drai had fled his memories, thinking naively that if he got far away from them, the voices of his past would be silenced forever. Now he has returned to his city, Barcelona, to exorcise his demons and confront his memories. The mac (cod. I_)

My Word Is My Bond: The Autobiography

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Moore, Roger, PUBLISHER: Michael O'Mara Books, The quintessential suave hero, Roger Moore has enjoyed a successful career that has spanned seven decades, from early television through the golden age of Hollywood and on to international superstardom. Dashing, handsome, and every inch the archetypal English gentleman, he is most widely known for making seven blockbuster films as arguably the most debonair 007 of all time. He has worked with some of the world's most legendary stars, including such luminaries as Noel Coward, Sean Connery, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Lana Turner, Gregory Peck, Cary Grant, Richard Harris, and Michael Caine. For the first time, Roger shares his recollections of playing some of the world's most famous roles as well as myriad stories from his personal life, including events from his childhood in London and his experiences during World War II. Filled with anecdotes from his encounters with celebrities of every variety and his memories from the heydays of Hollywood, this is a frank, funny, and disarmingly charming story of a life lived among the stars.

Andrew's Gift: And the Untold Miracles in Bethlehem

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Williams, D. Marietta, PUBLISHER: Langdon Street Press, Bethlehem, Year 0. Andrew starves for the affection of his father, a man who seeks his treasures, not in family, but in the amount of gold coins that fills his purse. The census has come to Bethlehem and Andrew has once again lost his father to his work. If the price of running an inn leaves no time to love one's family, Andrew is determined not to follow in his father's footsteps. After a young couple moves into their stable, Andrew's father resents the time Joseph spends with his son and demands Joseph concentrate on raising his own newborn son. Eight months later when Joseph's family departs for Egypt, they leave behind a Bethlehem changed by faith and a father who will give up everything for the love of God and family.

Forever Faithful

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sine, Linda L. / Rinaldi, James T., PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, It is October and the war for America's freedom has ended. Lives have been lost, lives have been changed, and lives have been destroyed. Joshua Merrick has lost everything and everyone he loves. The only thing left of his life before the war is half of a gold heart-shaped locket he wears that has the word forever engraved on it. Reverend Nate, a man who throughout his life has had his faith in God tested by tragedy and heartbreak, believes that God holds everything and everyone in His power and has a purpose and plan for every man. These two men are thrown together in postwar colonial Williamsburg, one trying to save the other and not succeeding. Then something strange and remarkable happens the night the Governor's Palace is destroyed by fire, causing Joshua to lose even more than he already has or could ever have imagined.

Chasing the Sun

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Warner, Kaki, PUBLISHER: Berkley, The stunning conclusion to the Blood Rose trilogy. Daisy Etheridge always yearned to sing. But along the way she fell in love, had her heart broken, and bore a child to a man who loved another. Now she has a second chance to realize her dreams. Jack Wilkins left his family's ranch three years ago with his childhood love, only to lose her. Now, he's back to try and win her one last time. Then a woman from his past appears...with a baby that has eyes like his own. Now, Jack and Daisy must choose what they want out of their lives-and out of each other.

John Terry Captain Marvel: The Biography

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Derbyshire, Oliver, PUBLISHER: John Blake, John Terry is a footballing legend and a Chelsea hero to the core. He graduated as one of the most prolific products of the Chelsea youth academy to become an outstanding international star. His imposing physical strength, natural skill, and flair for the game have made him the backbone of the staunch Chelsea defense. A dedicated youngster from east London, Terry's amazing alertness and eye for the game soon propelled him to stardom at Stamford Bridge, and having risen through the ranks, John Terry is a blue through and through. He has captained the blues to Premiership and Carling Cup success and has invigorated the team with his passion for the game and his desire to win. A strong character, Terry has overcome his own personal problems and off-the-pitch torment to become a national icon.

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