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Originally published in 1766, An Essay on the Use of the Celestial and Terrestrial Globes can help you find the longitude of wherever you are or tell the time of day without using a watch. Utilizing simple scientific truths, George Adams describes how to construct a sundial, ascertain the sun's declination, determine the coordinates of a comet, plan for winter or summer solstices, and much more. His studies exemplify the general principles of navigation and are explained here in a series of astronomical and geographical essays and instructions. The book is as useful to the contemporary reader seeking knowledge of basic scientific principles as it is to the astronomy, navigation, or geography student or hobbyist desiring a comprehensive and methodical handbook. George Adams was the mathematical instrument maker to the king of England and the optician to the Prince of Wales.

"Virtually anyone who reads this book can appreciably widen his or her 'free will' and intentionally create happiness and satisfaction instead of needless pain."--Albert Ellis, Ph.D.Building on twists and paradoxes, Bill L. Little shows you how to get rid of problems by understanding how they are produced. This warm-hearted, witty book dares you to cling to your neurotic symptoms, your depressions, your anxieties, and your unhealthy relationships and mess up your life with sundry colorful phobias, dependencies, and addictions. Misery is an art--not just a state of mind. Learn it. Wallow in it. Use it. Sneak up on your troubles from behind and throw them all into hopeful perspective. From a wise counselor who has been helping people with problems since the 1970s, this book is probably one of the most enlightening you'll ever read and also one of the funniest. Bill L. Little, a native of Gideon, Missouri, holds a B.A. from East Texas Baptist College, a Th.M. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, an M.S. from Southern Illinois University, and a Ph.D. from Washington University. He has taught at Washington University, University of Missouri in St. Louis, and Missouri Baptist College and has conducted conferences on alcoholism, marriage and family relations, stress, communications, management, and motivation.

Who needs eight flying reindeer when Santa has a shiny red fire truck? This delightful addition to the classic series honors firefighters across the country for their brave service. 31 full-color illustrations.

Outlaws who preyed on traffic along the Natchez Trace from Natchez to New Orleans from about 1880 until 1885, among other violent and lawless acts, planned to build an empire using the labor of stolen slaves.

A wealth of information for genealogists researching the Burris line, this resource focuses on the Burrises of Amite County, Mississippi, and the Florida Parishes of Louisiana. The authors provide an exhaustive examination of the Burris pedigree through the 1940s, beginning with the initial migration of Samuel and Mary (Myers) Burris to Mississippi in 1809, and include information about slave ownership records as well as insightful notes about the character of the family.From their research, the authors gleaned that the Burris family, whose name variations include Burroughs, Burrows, Burrus, Burruss, Burress, and Burriss, are usually highly regarded, considered trustworthy, and honest. While some of the data comes from oral accounts of descendants and other individuals, most of it was secured from written records. Photographs of William Addison Burris, the Hampton Burris family, and Mariah (Andrews) Burris-Hamilton, among others, are reproduced.

A bounty of laughs and excitement is now posted for all recruits. Join Civil War ghost Henry Hamilton as he struggles to scare an uncooperative and disbelieving modern family. Friendly dogs, amused children, and skeptical adults may prove too much evern for Henry's supernatural skills. What's a poor ghost to do? Enlist today for plenty of reading fun!

The most beautiful of America's fifty statehouses, the Louisiana capitol ranks second behind only the New Orleans Superdome as the state's leading tourist attraction-- and this comprehensive guide book shows why. Constructed in 1932 under the reign of Huey Long at a cost of only $5 million, the 34-story tower houses some of the most impressive examples of art deco architecture in America. A companion work to Pelican's lavish pictorial volume, "The Louisiana Capitol", published in 1977, this book is an ideal in-hand guide for on-site observation, appreciation, and understanding of the capitol's art and history.

Updated with new and revised information, this is the most comprehensive and current guide to the Pelican State available. Perfect for tourists and residents alike, "The Pelican Guide to Louisiana" is an eye-opening tour of the state's diverse attractions. This variety ranges from the well-known must-sees of traditional travelers to the out-of-the-way features known only to the very local. Author Mary Ann Sternberg divides the state into eight regions. With the keen eye of an experienced travel writer, she explores each in detail. Emphasizing the rural as well as the urban, the north as well as the south, she highlights the old, the new, the unique, and the interesting. Louisiana's architecture, from restored 19th-century log cabins to splendid plantation homes, enters the spotlight in this guide. Also featured are colorful festivals and extensive recreation facilities along with directions on how to find and experience them. Twelve of Louisiana's most unique attractions are given special attention. They include the celebrated St. Charles Avenue streetcar, the Catahoula hound, the pirogue (with instructions on how to build one), crawfish farming, and the prehistoric Indian site at Poverty Point.

On a dark winter's eve in the midst of a fierce storm, a poor Texas family hunkers down in their sod shanty. When what should appear but Santy Claus in a wagon pulled by eight scruffy longhorns whose very colorful names give a hint to their contrary natures. After crash-landing Santa's wagon, the longhorns wreak havoc in this fun Christmas adventure. With a Santy so endearing he could charm the spines off a cactus, Texas Night Before Christmas has touched the hearts of generations and become an annual family tradition. Widely acclaimed as the South's leading children's illustrator, James Rice (1934-2004), lives through the more than 2.5 million books in print that feature his work--a record that ranks him with top children's authors and illustrators nationally. Rice wrote or illustrated fifty-five children's books with Pelican, receiving countless accolades and numerous awards. While this is an amazing achievement for any illustrator, it is particularly impressive since Rice was color-blind. His work demonstrates an inherent understanding of the interplay between darks and lights and reveals the creative genius of the artist's mind.

Norman Vincent Peale dice acerca de la obra: "Enhorabuena por su sascinante libro. He aprendido leyendolo y, por supuesto, he sentido su fuerte impulso motivador. Ciertamente, es un libro diferente y estoy seguro que sera de gran beneficio para toda persona que lo lea y aplique sus principios." es obvio que todos los seres humanos deseamos y buscamos el exito, aunque este tiene tan variadas formas como los individuos que aspiran a el. El esfuerzo por tener exito en la vida es lo que nos estimula a actuar, a superarnos y a vencer los obstaculos. El autor de Nos Veremos en la Cumbre esta convencido de que todos somos capaces de lograr el exito, porque si bien encontramos cosas que parecen cerrarnos el camino a el, nunca nos falta la capacidad necesaria para librarnos de ellas o, incluso, para saber usarias en provecho proprio. El elemento capaz de ayudarnos a superar todos los obstaculos es la actitud personal. Esta puede ser positiva, lo mismo cuando la vida sonrie, que cuando todo parece adverso. Nos Veremos en la Cumbre ensena el secreto para lograr esa actitud. Otro factor importante es senalarse metas valiosas, estimulantes y capaces de poner en juego nuestras mejores energias. Esto contribuye a que la persona tenga mejor concepto de si misma, se juzgue con mas justicia y reconozca el verdadero alcance de sus facultades y talento. El autor ilumina al lector arcerca de la eleccion de metas capaces de promover su desarrollo personal y de fomentar sus anhelos de exito, y lo guia en el descubrimiento progresivo de lo mejor de su propio yo. El exito tiene un precio que no se paga. . . se goza. El camino hacia la cumbre podra ser arduo, pero esta lleno de satisfaccion y plenitud humanas. Nos Veremos en la Cumbre acompana al lector y lo sostiene a lo largo del camino hacia. . . la cumbre.

The story of Antoine is emblematic of countless enslaved people whose lives and contributions have been overlooked. Antoine, the enslaved gardener of Oak Alley Plantation, was the first person to successfully propagate the pecan tree yet he exists only as a footnote in the bigger story of Oak Alley Plantation. His pioneering work enabled large groves of trees to be planted creating a lucrative commercial crop and though his horticultural achievement has long been legend, virtually nothing is known about his life. Historian Katy Morales Shannon utilizes extensive research and period documents to expose his story and explore the lives of the enslaved community in which he lived. The life of this truly revolutionary enslaved man is revealed through the lives of his family and friends, the community they built, and the bonds they forged during their enslavement and their life as free people.