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Welcome to Volume VIII of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series. Journey with us through 33 sections, each dedicated to an integral aspect of the life of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). Powell was a pioneering figure in the geological explorations of the West, and the driving force behind the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1879. A strong advocate for Native American tribes and culture, Powell led the Bureau of Ethnology with a passionate spirit. He penned a comprehensive study of the western U.S., championing careful irrigation and land conservation. His ...

Dive into the captivating 1906 collection of essays penned by three iconic figures connected to The Grand Canyon Charles A. Higgins, John Wesley Powell, and Charles F. Lummis. This collection, narrated by David Wales, offers a unique glimpse into their adventures and insights. Experience the beauty and grandeur of one of Americas most remarkable natural wonders through their words.

These poems have been brought together in order that these spiritual truths and impressions, presented in poetical form, will comfort and edify God's people as they wrestle daily with the world, the flesh, and the devil. To know that others have felt what we have felt, 'Through all the changing scenes of life, In trouble and in joy' to hear the feelings in our hearts echoed back to us, to be reminded of our Lord's love, will comfort the soul and bring encouragement.

He was 15 when he killed his first man. Before his murderous ways ended, Hardin killed 42 men in cold blood - one, the legend goes, because he snored too loudly. From then on, John Wesley Hardin stayed true to his calling, killing man after man after man, spending most of his life being pursued by both local lawmen and federal troops.

John Wesley’s Sermons on Several Occasions presents a collection of sermons that lay the foundation of Methodist theology. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in Christian thought, moral teachings, and the spiritual legacy of John Wesley.

A disturbing, darkly funny fictionalization of the life of Fred A. Leuchter, the garage tinkerer turned execution authority who became a darling of the neo-Nazi movement, and subject of the Errol Morris documentary, Mr. Death. He comes to fix your photocopier, but really, Fred’s an inventor...

Experience the chilling tale that birthed the modern vampire genre! The Vampyre by John Polidori is a haunting gothic audiobook that follows the enigmatic Lord Ruthven, a mysterious nobleman with a dark secret. Written in 1819, this eerie classic inspired generations of vampire stories, including Dracula. Perfect for fans of gothic horror and supernatural suspense, this immersive audiobook brings Polidori’s sinister tale to life. Listen now and step into a world of aristocratic terror, cursed love, and undead intrigue!

This beautifully crafted moral fable follows the journey of three brothers—Hans, Schwartz, and the kind-hearted Gluck—as they encounter the mysterious King of the Golden River, whose magic holds the power to transform their fates. With themes of greed, kindness, and redemption, this captivating story transports listeners to a land of rolling mountains, golden waters, and unexpected lessons

Nach dem Anschlag auf Jack L. E. Moore trifft sich der Wissenschaftler zu einem Krisengespräch mit seinen Kollegen Elisabeth und Jonathan. Der wieder aufgetauchte Adam ist eine Gefahr und eine Lösung der sich türmenden Probleme muss schnellstens gefunden werden. Doch haben alle drei dasselbe Ziel? 140 Jahre zuvor erlebt Winfield Lovecraft zusammen mit Adam die Hölle auf Erden und sie werden Zeuge der abscheulichen Verbrechen des H. H. Holmes. Von den Auswirkungen dieser verheerenden Eindrücke wird sich Winfield nie erholen. Doch viele Jahre später wird Adam für Gerechtigkeit sorgen.

Sarah berichtet aus ihrem vergangenen Leben. Sie schildert, wie das Nichts das Alles verschluckte und wie der Weg sie schließlich zum Institut Aware geführt hat. Im Chicago des Jahres 1893 findet der Handlungsreisende Winfield Lovecraft in "the castle" eine Bleibe für die Nacht, die er allerdings nie vergessen, nie ganz überwinden wird.

Winfield Lovecraft erwacht in den tiefen Kellern von "the castle" und bekommt unerwartet Hilfe von einem jungen Mann, der sich zu dieser Zeit ebenfalls in Chicago aufhält. Die beiden Männer entdecken etwas wahrhaft Furchtbares ... Der kleine Nicola Tesla versucht indes vergeblich Anschluss an die dörfliche Schar der Kinder zu bekommen. Eine unbekannte Frau mit einem Perlenohrring nähert sich ihm auf verstörende Weise, bis ein alter Freund Nikolas einschreitet.