Modern Western

TURTLE TORTOISE, IMAGE & SYMBOL is published here in two volumes Volume One: THE WEST and Volume Two: THE EAST, and each volume is divided into four books. The WEST series is presented as a chronological sequence and the EAST series as individual studies of specific cultures. Together they constitute an in-depth coverage of the image and symbol of the turtle/tortoise throughout the world from the earliest times. Reference is made to specific artifacts, documents and monuments, works of science, literature and art, which may be viewed or consulted today in museums and public places, ...

It takes one tough man to make it as a Texas Ranger, and Jim Blawcyzk certainly qualifies. But surviving this particular month has been full of trials he never expected—and quitting never entered his mind. After single-handedly arresting a ring of murderous cattle rustlers he caught red-handed, his next case is something that affects him for weeks. When a mentally-challenged young man is shot down right alongside him after Jim has guaranteed his safety, it sends the hardened Ranger into a downward spiral of self-doubt. Only a few days later, he barely escapes death again in a violent West...

Uncover the vibrant saga of triumph, tragedy, and transformation that underpins the Dominican Republic's storied past. This audiobook invites you on more than just a journey through time—it invites you to explore the soul of a nation. Beneath the sun-soaked beaches and the lively rhythm of merengue lies a land shaped by its historical crucibles.

In his groundbreaking and controversial book The DIM Hypothesis, Dr. Leonard Peikoff casts a penetrating new light on the process of human thought and thereby on Western culture and history. In this far-reaching study, Peikoff identifies the three methods people use to integrate concrete data into a whole, as when connecting diverse experiments by a scientific theory, separate laws into a constitution, or single events into a story.

When someone dressed in a ninja costume was first seen lurking around homes in Big Lake, everyone assumed it was some kind of teenage mischief. Things escalated when the ninja was spotted peeking in people’s windows. Sheriff Weber and his deputies are on the lookout for the mysterious prankster, and more sightings seem to come in every day. Things take a deadly turn when the ninja singles out a respected local businessman and attacks him with a sword. More attacks follow and soon the whole town is on edge, locking their doors and loading their guns. Who would want to hurt the nicest man ...

The Age of Genius explores the eventful intertwining of outward event and inner intellectual life to tell, in all its richness and depth, the story of the 17th century in Europe. It was a time of creativity unparalleled in history before or since, from science to the arts, from philosophy to politics. Acclaimed philosopher and historian A. C. Grayling points to three primary factors that led to the rise of vernacular (popular) languages in philosophy, theology, science, and literature.

He’s dreamed of her since he was just in high school. She’s refused to ever look at him since he caused the worst day of her life. Jesse won’t stop trying for a second chance, and Clara soon realizes—have the years made him capable of love, or are they just a harbinger for heartache? Jesse Walker is the family comedian. He loves to make everyone laugh and won’t hesitate to crack a joke. His attraction to her, however, is no laughing matter. Clara Reed is the town’s bookstore owner. She loves to read and won’t hesitate to indulge her eccentricities. Her attraction to him, ...

Holly knew what she wanted, but a visit to her family’s small-town ranch makes her question her life’s choices. Is it possible that everything she really wanted was right in front of her all along? *This is a stand-alone book in the Rocky Brook Cowboys Series* After an unexpected job loss, Holly is forced to move from Chicago back to her family’s ranch until she can find a new job. She wants to leave as soon as she can to return to the big-city lifestyle she desires. When she sees her childhood friend, Keith Spencer, she’s immediately caught off guard, as the boy she once knew has ...

In this fascinating book, David Barash highlights an intriguing patch of common ground between scientific and religious thought, illuminating the many parallels between biology and Buddhism, allowing listeners to see both in a new way. Indeed, he shows that there are numerous places where the Buddhist and biological perspectives coincide. For instance, the cornerstone ecological concept - the interconnectedness and interdependence of all things - is remarkably similar to the fundamental insight of Buddhism.

Dive into the amazing story of Jamaica, a country shaped by the trials of slavery and the incredible strength of its people. This audiobook tells how enslaved Africans, despite enduring terrible hardships, built the foundation of Jamaica’s vibrant culture and heritage.

So, the gorgeous cowboy billionaire I slapped in the club last night is not only my next-door neighbor but also my fake fiancé, and now we live together. Boy, are we polar opposites. Not to mention this single dad is the grumpiest man I know. After a storm damages my home, his proposal to be his fake fiancé to secure a business deal became an offer I couldn't refuse. Watching him with his daughter reveals the tender heart beneath his rugged exterior. Plus, his piercing emerald eyes and rock-hard body are distracting me from our business agreement. Now, I can’t stop wanting him. But he's...

In the Rocky Mountains, there are a million stories, but not everyone lives to tell the tale. When Brent Chase watches a local low-life get murdered in his coffee shop, he thinks it's the worst thing that can happen. Then the killers come to his door. Not with a threat, but with an offer. Work for them as they help the mob set up shop in the small mountain vacation town. They'll bail out his failing business if he cleans their money and gives them space to meet. Trapped between bankruptcy and a life of crime, what choice will Chase make? Remington Dean is a man of contradictions. After ...

Remington Dean Returns to Bring Texas Justice to the Rockies! A body is found alongside a river in Rocky Mountain National Park, missing its eyes and with an X carved in its chest. At the same time, a wealthy couple are killed in a manner that could only mean the paramilitary rogues that brought war to Eden Falls in The Ranger are out for blood again. Remington Dean will face new challenges, new mysteries, and new developments as his investigation takes him higher into the mountains. Rhett Windsor emerges as an unexpected ally, while Dean once again relies on Detective Sadie Donovan, Agents...

In the sweeping expanse of the Arizona desert, where the sun scorches the sand and secrets hide in the shadows of the saguaro, "Ghosts of the Superstitions" unfolds a tale of daring pursuits and forbidden desires. Ethan Carter, an intrepid geologist, and Tiva Nahawi, a fierce and passionate Native American woman, are reunited by the call of the Lost Dutchman's Mine, a legend drenched in both riches and blood. The desert's unforgiving embrace is only matched by the fire that ignites between Ethan and Tiva. Their quest plunges them into a labyrinth of danger and temptation, with each clue to ...

Sixth-generation Texas Ranger James C. Blawcyzk is granted permission to go after the two survivors of a group of terrorists who intended to bomb the Alamo. Jim's Texas Ranger father stopped the plot, killing four of the terrorists, but at the cost of his own life. Now, almost two years later, the remaining men have been seen, deep in the Big Bend. Jim will track down those killers and mete out justice ... or die trying.

She’s a city girl determined to leave the past behind. He’s the cowboy who was her first love. Can love lead her home?Emma Books never imagined she’d return to Crystal Creek, the small town she left behind years ago. But when her father’s unexpected passing leaves her in charge of the family’s struggling ranch, she finds herself torn between her big-city dreams and the pull of her roots. Determined to sell the ranch and return to her life in the city, Emma is caught off guard by the warmth of the tight-knit community—and the unexpected presence of Cody Hawthorne, her childhood ...

In small town Montana, deserted mother Maisie finds unexpected love with protective cowboy Joe, but can they overcome her violent past and find happiness together? Maisie’s wedding night did not go as she expected. Five years later, deserted and with two kids, she keeps her head down terrified her husband might return. The married and the moms are on Joe’s ‘not to be messed with’ list but when he sees Maisie being molested by a customer where she works he steps in to protect her. As Maisie and her kids start to slip under his skin and into his heart he begins to realise that he ...

Between 1817 and 1898, New York City evolved from a vital Atlantic port of trade to the center of American commerce and culture. Although this important urban transformation is well documented, the critical role of select Union soldiers turned New York engineers has, until now, remained largely unexplored.

She’s still grieving the past that once was. He’s still mourning the past that never was. When Dawn and Shane encounter each other just before New Year’s, they’re left wondering—are they willing to risk falling in love again? Dawn Walker has spent the past two years remembering her dearly departed husband of thirty years. She’s slowly finding the small joys in life, but she knows the only love she has left is for her sons and grandkids. But then he shows up at her front door. Shane Parker has spent the past three decades trying to forget what was supposed to be the happiest day ...

Grumpy, cowboy billionaire playboy, Shepherd Churchill, was my HOT boss and wanted only me. He is out of my league, WAY older, and off-limits. I can't stop thinking of him and why I walked away from him years ago. I thought my fast-paced life in New York, my career, and leaving home, would erase my feelings for Shepherd when I returned home. I was wrong. I broke his heart and he wants nothing to do with me. Now we’re both stuck together repairing my mother’s book shop and planning the town's ball. With heated arguments and eye blazing, electric sexual tension stirs. He’s such a mean ...