Best Selling Books by Michael Smith

Prepare for the ACT Aspire Grade 5 Math test with a perfect practice book! The surest way to practice your ACT Aspire Math test-taking skills is with simulated exams. This comprehensive practice book with 6 full length and realistic ACT Aspire Math practice tests help you measure your exam readiness, find your weak areas, and succeed on the ACT Aspire Math test. The detailed answers and explanations for each ACT Aspire Math question help you master every aspect of the ACT Aspire Math. 6 Full-length ACT Aspire Grade 5 Math Practice Tests is a prestigious resource to help you succeed on the ACT Aspire Math test. This perfect practice book features: Content 100% aligned with the ACT Aspire test Six full-length ACT Aspire Math practice tests similar to the actual test in length, format, question types, and degree of difficulty Detailed answers and explanations for the ACT Aspire Math practice questions Written by ACT Aspire Math top instructors and experts After completing this hands-on exercise book, you will gain confidence, strong foundation, and adequate practice to succeed on the ACT Aspire Math test. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

At Home with the Aztecs provides a fresh view of Aztec society, focusing on households and communities instead of kings, pyramids, and human sacrifice. This new approach offers an opportunity to humanize the Aztecs, moving past the popular stereotype of sacrificial maniacs to demonstrate that these were successful and prosperous communities. Michael Smith also engagingly describes the scientific, logistic and personal dimensions of archaeological fieldwork, drawing on decades of excavating experience and considering how his research was affected by his interaction with contemporary Mexican communities. Through first-hand accounts of the ways archaeologists interpret sites and artifacts, the book illuminates how the archaeological process can provide information about ancient families. Facilitating a richer understanding of the Aztec world, Smith’s research also redefines success, prosperity and resilience in ancient societies, making this book suitable not only for those interested in the Aztecs but in the examination of complex societies in general.

Prepare for the GMAS Math test with a perfect workbook! GMAS Summer Math Workbook is a learning math workbook to prevent Summer learning loss. It helps students retain and strengthen their Math skills and provides a strong foundation for success. This workbook provides students with a solid foundation to get ahead starts on their upcoming school year. GMAS Summer Math Workbook is designed by top test prep experts to help students prepare for the GMAS Math test. It provides test-takers with an in-depth focus on the math section of the test, helping them master the essential math skills that test-takers find the most troublesome. This is a prestigious resource for those who need extra practice to succeed on the GMAS Math test in the summer. GMAS Summer Math Workbook contains many exciting and unique features to help your student scores higher on the GMAS Math test, including: Over 2,500 standards-aligned math practice questions with answers Complete coverage of all Math concepts which students will need to ace the GMAS test Content 100% aligned with the latest GMAS test Written by GMAS Math experts 2 full-length GMAS Math practice tests (featuring new question types) with detailed answers This Comprehensive Summer Workbook for the GMAS Math is a perfect resource for those GMAS Math test takers who want to review core content areas, brush up in math, discover their strengths and weaknesses, and achieve their best scores on the GMAS test. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

Get the Targeted Practice You Need to Excel on the Math Section of the STAAR Test Grade 4! STAAR Math Practice Book Grade 4 is an excellent investment in your future and the best solution for students who want to maximize their score and minimize study time. Practice is an essential part of preparing for a test and improving a test taker's chance of success. The best way to practice taking a test is by going through lots of STAAR math questions. High-quality mathematics instruction ensures that students become problem solvers. We believe all students can develop deep conceptual understanding and procedural fluency in mathematics. In doing so, through this math workbook we help our students grapple with real problems, think mathematically, and create solutions. STAAR Math Practice Book allows you to: Reinforce your strengths and improve your weaknesses Practice 2500+ realistic STAAR math practice questions math problems in a variety of formats that provide intensive practice and study Two Full-length STAAR Practice Tests with detailed explanations ...and much more! This Comprehensive STAAR Math Practice Book is carefully designed to provide only that clear and concise information you need.

Get the Targeted Practice You Need to Ace the TSI Math Test! TSI Subject Test - Mathematics includes easy-to-follow instructions, helpful examples, and plenty of math practice problems to assist students to master each concept, brush up their problem-solving skills, and create confidence. The TSI math practice book provides numerous opportunities to evaluate basic skills along with abundant remediation and intervention activities. It is a skill that permits you to quickly master intricate information and produce better leads in less time. Students can boost their test-taking skills by taking the book’s two practice TSI Math exams. All test questions answered and explained in detail. Important Features of the TSI Math Book: A complete review of TSI math test topics, Over 2,500 practice problems covering all topics tested, The most important concepts you need to know, Clear and concise, easy-to-follow sections, Well designed for enhanced learning and interest, Hands-on experience with all question types 2 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations Cost-Effective Pricing Powerful math exercises to help you avoid traps and pacing yourself to beat the TSI test. Students will gain valuable experience and raise their confidence by taking math practice tests, learning about test structure, and gaining a deeper understanding of what is tested on the TSI Math. If ever there was a book to respond to the pressure to increase students’ test scores, this is it. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

Get the Targeted Practice You Need to Excel on the Math Section of the Common Core Test Grade 4! Common Core Math Practice Book Grade 4 is an excellent investment in your future and the best solution for students who want to maximize their score and minimize study time. Practice is an essential part of preparing for a test and improving a test taker's chance of success. The best way to practice taking a test is by going through lots of Common Core math questions. High-quality mathematics instruction ensures that students become problem solvers. We believe all students can develop deep conceptual understanding and procedural fluency in mathematics. In doing so, through this math workbook we help our students grapple with real problems, think mathematically, and create solutions. Common Core Math Practice Book allows you to: Reinforce your strengths and improve your weaknesses Practice 2500+ realistic Common Core math practice questions math problems in a variety of formats that provide intensive practice and study Two Full-length Common Core Practice Tests with detailed explanations ...and much more! This Comprehensive Common Core Math Practice Book is carefully designed to provide only that clear and concise information you need. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

Get the Targeted Practice You Need to Ace the FSA Math Test! FSA Subject Test Mathematics Grade 5 includes easy-to-follow instructions, helpful examples, and plenty of math practice problems to assist students to master each concept, brush up their problem-solving skills, and create confidence. The FSA math practice book provides numerous opportunities to evaluate basic skills along with abundant remediation and intervention activities. It is a skill that permits you to quickly master intricate information and produce better leads in less time. Students can boost their test-taking skills by taking the book’s two practice FSA Math exams. All test questions answered and explained in detail. Important Features of the 5th grade FSA Math Book: A complete review of FSA math test topics, Over 2,500 practice problems covering all topics tested, The most important concepts you need to know, Clear and concise, easy-to-follow sections, Well designed for enhanced learning and interest, Hands-on experience with all question types, 2 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations, Cost-Effective Pricing, Powerful math exercises to help you avoid traps and pacing yourself to beat the Florida FSA test. Students will gain valuable experience and raise their confidence by taking 5th grade math practice tests, learning about test structure, and gaining a deeper understanding of what is tested on the FSA math grade 5. If ever there was a book to respond to the pressure to increase students’ test scores, this is it. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

The only prep book you will ever need to ace the Common Core Math Test! Common Core Math Workbook reviews all Common Core Math topics and provides students with the confidence and math skills they need to succeed on the Common Core Math. It is designed to address the needs of Common Core test takers who must have a working knowledge of basic Mathematics. This comprehensive workbook with over 2,500 sample questions and 2 complete Common Core tests can help you fully prepare for the Common Core Math test. It provides you with an in-depth focus on the math portion of the exam, helping you master the math skills that students find the most troublesome. This is an incredibly useful tool for those who want to review all topics being covered on the Common Core Math test. Common Core Math Workbook contains many exciting features to help you prepare for the Common Core Math test, including: · Content 100% aligned with the 2019-2020 Common Core test · Provided and tested by Common Core Math test experts · Dynamic design and easy-to-follow activities · A fun, interactive and concrete learning process · Targeted, skill-building practices · Complete coverage of all Common Core Math topics which you will be tested · 2 full-length practice tests (featuring new question types) with detailed answers. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

Prepare for the PARCC Math test with a perfect workbook! PARCC Summer Math Workbook is a learning math workbook to prevent Summer learning loss. It helps students retain and strengthen their Math skills and provides a strong foundation for success. This workbook provides students with a solid foundation to get ahead starts on their upcoming school year. PARCC Summer Math Workbook is designed by top test prep experts to help students prepare for the PARCC Math test. It provides test-takers with an in-depth focus on the math section of the test, helping them master the essential math skills that test-takers find the most troublesome. This is a prestigious resource for those who need extra practice to succeed on the PARCC Math test in the summer. PARCC Summer Math Workbook contains many exciting and unique features to help your student scores higher on the PARCC Math test, including: Over 2,500 standards-aligned math practice questions with answers Complete coverage of all Math concepts which students will need to ace the PARCC test Content 100% aligned with the latest PARCC test Written by PARCC Math experts 2 full-length PARCC Math practice tests (featuring new question types) with detailed answers This Comprehensive Summer Workbook for the PARCC Math is a perfect resource for those PARCC Math test takers who want to review core content areas, brush up in math, discover their strengths and weaknesses and achieve their best scores on the PARCC test. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

Prepare for the ATI TEAS 6 Math test with a perfect practice book! The surest way to practice your ATI TEAS 6 Math test-taking skills is with simulated exams. This comprehensive practice book with 6 full length and realistic ATI TEAS 6 Math practice tests help you measure your exam readiness, find your weak areas, and succeed on the ATI TEAS 6 Math test. The detailed answers and explanations for each ATI TEAS 6 Math question help you master every aspect of the ATI TEAS 6 Math. 6 Full-length ATI TEAS 6 Math Practice Tests is a prestigious resource to help you succeed on the ATI TEAS 6 Math test. This perfect practice book features: Content 100% aligned with the ATI TEAS 6 test Six full-length ATI TEAS 6 Math practice tests similar to the actual test in length, format, question types, and degree of difficulty Detailed answers and explanations for the ATI TEAS 6 Math practice questions Written by ATI TEAS 6 Math top instructors and experts After completing this hands-on exercise book, you will gain confidence, strong foundation, and adequate practice to succeed on the ATI TEAS 6 Math test. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

Get the Targeted Practice You Need to Ace the ACT Aspire Math Test! ACT Aspire Subject Test Mathematics Grade 7 includes easy-to-follow instructions, helpful examples, and plenty of math practice problems to assist students to master each concept, brush up their problem-solving skills, and create confidence. The ACT Aspire math practice book provides numerous opportunities to evaluate basic skills along with abundant remediation and intervention activities. It is a skill that permits you to quickly master intricate information and produce better leads in less time. Students can boost their test-taking skills by taking the book’s two practice ACT Aspire Math exams. All test questions answered and explained in detail. Important Features of the 7th grade ACT Aspire Math Book: A complete review of ACT Aspire math test topics, Over 2,500 practice problems covering all topics tested, The most important concepts you need to know, Clear and concise, easy-to-follow sections, Well designed for enhanced learning and interest, Hands-on experience with all question types, 2 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations, Cost-Effective Pricing, Powerful math exercises to help you avoid traps and pacing yourself to beat the ACT Aspire test. Students will gain valuable experience and raise their confidence by taking 7th grade math practice tests, learning about test structure, and gaining a deeper understanding of what is tested on the ACT Aspire math grade 7. If ever there was a book to respond to the pressure to increase students’ test scores, this is it. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

Prepare for the Common Core Grade 4 Math test with a perfect practice book! The surest way to practice your Common Core Math test-taking skills is with simulated exams. This comprehensive practice book with 6 full length and realistic Common Core Math practice tests help you measure your exam readiness, find your weak areas, and succeed on the Common Core Math test. The detailed answers and explanations for each Common Core Math question help you master every aspect of the Common Core Math. After completing this hands-on exercise book, you will gain confidence, strong foundation, and adequate practice to succeed on the Common Core Math test. 6 Full-length Common Core Grade 4 Math Practice Tests is a prestigious resource to help you succeed on the Common Core Math test. This perfect practice book features: Content 100% aligned with the Common Core test Six full-length Common Core Math practice tests similar to the actual test in length, format, question types, and degree of difficulty Detailed answers and explanations for the Common Core Math practice questions Written by Common Core Math top instructors and experts Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

Welcome to "How to Not Screw Up Democracy: A Playbook for the Clueless," your ultimate guide to understanding and engaging with the democratic process. With a blend of humor, insight, and a touch of satire, this book demystifies the complex world of democracy, making it accessible and engaging for everyone. From the basics of democracy and the Constitution to the intricacies of the electoral process, rights and responsibilities of citizens, and the crucial role of the judiciary, this book covers it all. Whether you're a seasoned political junkie or a curious newbie, this book will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the democratic landscape and make your voice heard.

Prepare for the CLEP College Mathematics with a Perfect Workbook! CLEP College Mathematics Workbook is a learning workbook to prevent learning loss. It helps you retain and strengthen your Math skills and provides a strong foundation for success. This CLEP College Mathematics book provides you with a solid foundation to get ahead starts on your upcoming CLEP College Mathematics Test. CLEP College Mathematics Workbook is designed by top math instructors to help students prepare for the CLEP College Mathematics course. It provides students with an in-depth focus on the CLEP College Mathematics concepts. This is a prestigious resource for those who need extra practice to succeed on the CLEP College Mathematics test. CLEP College Mathematics Workbook contains many exciting and unique features to help you score higher on the CLEP College Mathematics test, including: Over 2,500 CLEP College Mathematics Practice questions with answers Complete coverage of all Math concepts which students will need to ace the CLEP College Mathematics test Two CLEP College Mathematics practice tests with detailed answers Content 100% aligned with the latest CLEP College Mathematics courses This Comprehensive Workbook for the CLEP College Mathematics is a perfect resource for those CLEP College Math takers who want to review core content areas, brush-up in math, discover their strengths and weaknesses, and achieve their best scores on the CLEP College Mathematics test. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

Ease your anxiety and calm your mind—any time of the day. Anxiety can throw off your day in a matter of minutes. Bring yourself back into balance with Mindfulness Meditations for Anxiety. These 100 practical meditations equip you to handle your physical and mental responses, no matter when fight-or-flight feelings strike. Reduce nervousness and fear with a variety of breathing and mindfulness exercises, designed by a licensed psychologist and meditation instructor. Develop the ability to target specific types of anxiety, whether they involve time of day, physical circumstances, or stressors like insomnia. Every exercise lists how long it takes; there are even chapters devoted to 5-minute and "do-anywhere" meditations—so you can find one for any occasion. Mindfulness Meditations for Anxiety includes: Meditation basics—Get started with an intro to mindfulness as an anxiety treatment, then follow the 6 meditations that lay the foundation for the book's exercises. 100 simple practices—Helpful exercises include Traffic Light Meditation, Feel Your Body and Breathe, Get Back to Sleep, Quiet the Inner Critic, and more. Inspiring words—Contemplative quotes about consciousness, meditation, and mindfulness help expand your understanding and lift your spirits. Stop anxiety and start your day again with Mindfulness Meditations for Anxiety.

Get the Targeted Practice You Need to Ace the Common Core Math Test! Common Core Subject Test Mathematics Grade 8 includes easy-to-follow instructions, helpful examples, and plenty of math practice problems to assist students to master each concept, brush up their problem-solving skills, and create confidence. The Common Core math practice book provides numerous opportunities to evaluate basic skills along with abundant remediation and intervention activities. It is a skill that permits you to quickly master intricate information and produce better leads in less time. Students can boost their test-taking skills by taking the book’s two practice Common Core Math exams. All test questions answered and explained in detail. Important Features of the 8th grade Common Core Math Book: A complete review of Common Core math test topics, Over 2,500 practice problems covering all topics tested, The most important concepts you need to know, Clear and concise, easy-to-follow sections, Well designed for enhanced learning and interest, Hands-on experience with all question types, 2 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations, Cost-Effective Pricing, Powerful math exercises to help you avoid traps and pacing yourself to beat the Common Core test. Students will gain valuable experience and raise their confidence by taking 8th grade math practice tests, learning about test structure, and gaining a deeper understanding of what is tested on the Common Core math grade 8. If ever there was a book to respond to the pressure to increase students’ test scores, this is it. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

Prepare for the SBAC Grade 7 Math test with a perfect practice book! The surest way to practice your SBAC Math test-taking skills is with simulated exams. This comprehensive practice book with 6 full length and realistic SBAC Math practice tests help you measure your exam readiness, find your weak areas, and succeed on the SBAC Math test. The detailed answers and explanations for each SBAC Math question help you master every aspect of the SBAC Math. 6 Full-length SBAC Grade 7 Math Practice Tests is a prestigious resource to help you succeed on the SBAC Math test. This perfect practice book features: Content 100% aligned with the SBAC test Six full-length SBAC Math practice tests similar to the actual test in length, format, question types, and degree of difficulty Detailed answers and explanations for the SBAC Math practice questions Written by SBAC Math top instructors and experts After completing this hands-on exercise book, you will gain confidence, strong foundation, and adequate practice to succeed on the SBAC Math test. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

Discovery Daze - 72 Poems is Obediah Michael Smith's 16th book of poems. He has attended and participated in poetry festivals in Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Nicaragua and Medellin, Colombia. His poems, in English, are included in literary journals and anthologies throughout the Caribbean, in the USA and in England. His poems, translated into Spanish, are included in anthologies in Colombia, in Mexico, in Peru, in Venezuela and in Spain. At The College of The Bahamas, in 2009 and in 2011, he facilitated the poetry writing room for the Bahamas Writers Summer Institute."

The only prep book you will ever need to ace the STAAR Math Test! STAAR Math Workbook reviews all STAAR Math topics and provides students with the confidence and math skills they need to succeed on the STAAR Math. It is designed to address the needs of STAAR test takers who must have a working knowledge of basic Mathematics. This comprehensive workbook with over 2,500 sample questions and 2 complete STAAR tests can help you fully prepare for the STAAR Math test. It provides you with an in-depth focus on the math portion of the exam, helping you master the math skills that students find the most troublesome. This is an incredibly useful tool for those who want to review all topics being covered on the STAAR Math test. STAAR Math Workbook contains many exciting features to help you prepare for the STAAR Math test, including: · Content 100% aligned with the 2019-2020 STAAR test · Provided and tested by STAAR Math test experts · Dynamic design and easy-to-follow activities · A fun, interactive and concrete learning process · Targeted, skill-building practices · Complete coverage of all STAAR Math topics which you will be tested · 2 full-length practice tests (featuring new question types) with detailed answers. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

Get the Targeted Practice You Need to Ace the FSA Florida Math Test! FSA Subject Test Mathematics Grade 8 includes easy-to-follow instructions, helpful examples, and plenty of math practice problems to assist students to master each concept, brush up their problem-solving skills, and create confidence. The FSA math practice book provides numerous opportunities to evaluate basic skills along with abundant remediation and intervention activities. It is a skill that permits you to quickly master intricate information and produce better leads in less time. Students can boost their test-taking skills by taking the book’s two practice FSA Math exams. All test questions answered and explained in detail. Important Features of the 8th grade FSA Math Book: A complete review of FSA math test topics, Over 2,500 practice problems covering all topics tested, The most important concepts you need to know, Clear and concise, easy-to-follow sections, Well designed for enhanced learning and interest, Hands-on experience with all question types, 2 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations, Cost-Effective Pricing, Powerful math exercises to help you avoid traps and pacing yourself to beat the FSA Florida test. Students will gain valuable experience and raise their confidence by taking 8th grade math practice tests, learning about test structure, and gaining a deeper understanding of what is tested on the FSA math grade 8. If ever there was a book to respond to the pressure to increase students’ test scores, this is it. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

Prepare for the STAAR Grade 7 Math test with a perfect practice book! The surest way to practice your STAAR Math test-taking skills is with simulated exams. This comprehensive practice book with 6 full length and realistic STAAR Math practice tests help you measure your exam readiness, find your weak areas, and succeed on the STAAR Math test. The detailed answers and explanations for each STAAR Math question help you master every aspect of the STAAR Math. 6 Full-length STAAR Grade 7 Math Practice Tests is a prestigious resource to help you succeed on the STAAR Math test. This perfect practice book features: Content 100% aligned with the STAAR test Six full-length STAAR Math practice tests similar to the actual test in length, format, question types, and degree of difficulty Detailed answers and explanations for the STAAR Math practice questions Written by STAAR Math top instructors and experts After completing this hands-on exercise book, you will gain confidence, strong foundation, and adequate practice to succeed on the STAAR Math test. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

The only prep book you will ever need to ace the PSAT Math Test! PSAT Math Workbook reviews all PSAT Math topics and provides students with the confidence and math skills they need to succeed on the PSAT Math. It is designed to address the needs of PSAT test takers who must have a working knowledge of basic Mathematics. This comprehensive workbook with over 2,500 sample questions and 2 complete PSAT tests can help you fully prepare for the PSAT Math test. It provides you with an in-depth focus on the math portion of the exam, helping you master the math skills that students find the most troublesome. This is an incredibly useful tool for those who want to review all topics being covered on the PSAT Math test. PSAT Math Workbook contains many exciting features to help you prepare for the PSAT Math test, including: · Content 100% aligned with the 2019-2020 PSAT test · Provided and tested by PSAT Math test experts · Dynamic design and easy-to-follow activities · A fun, interactive and concrete learning process · Targeted, skill-building practices · Complete coverage of all PSAT Math topics which you will be tested · 2 full-length practice tests (featuring new question types) with detailed answers. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

Prepare for the FSA Math test with a perfect workbook! FSA Summer Math Workbook is a learning math workbook to prevent Summer learning loss. It helps students retain and strengthen their Math skills and provides a strong foundation for success. This workbook provides students with a solid foundation to get ahead starts on their upcoming school year. FSA Summer Math Workbook is designed by top test prep experts to help students prepare for the FSA Math test. It provides test-takers with an in-depth focus on the math section of the test, helping them master the essential math skills that test-takers find the most troublesome. This is a prestigious resource for those who need extra practice to succeed on the FSA Math test in the summer. FSA Summer Math Workbook contains many exciting and unique features to help your student scores higher on the FSA Math test, including: Over 2,500 standards-aligned math practice questions with answers Complete coverage of all Math concepts which students will need to ace the FSA test Content 100% aligned with the latest FSA test Written by FSA Math experts 2 full-length FSA Math practice tests (featuring new question types) with detailed answers This Comprehensive Summer Workbook for the FSA Math is a perfect resource for those FSA Math test takers who want to review core content areas, brush up in math, discover their strengths and weaknesses, and achieve their best scores on the FSA test. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

The only prep book you will ever need to ace the SBAC Math Test! SBAC Math Workbook reviews all SBAC Math topics and provides students with the confidence and math skills they need to succeed on the SBAC Math. It is designed to address the needs of SBAC test takers who must have a working knowledge of basic Mathematics. This comprehensive workbook with over 2,500 sample questions and 2 complete SBAC tests can help you fully prepare for the SBAC Math test. It provides you with an in-depth focus on the math portion of the exam, helping you master the math skills that students find the most troublesome. This is an incredibly useful tool for those who want to review all topics being covered on the SBAC Math test. SBAC Math Workbook contains many exciting features to help you prepare for the SBAC Math test, including: Content 100% aligned with the 2019-2020 SBAC test Provided and tested by SBAC Math test experts Dynamic design and easy-to-follow activities A fun, interactive and concrete learning process Targeted, skill-building practices Complete coverage of all SBAC Math topics which you will be tested 2 full-length practice tests (featuring new question types) with detailed answers. Published By: Math Notion WWW.MathNotion.com

Historical accounts of major events have almost always relied upon what those who were there witnessed. Nowhere is this truer than in the nerve-shattering chaos of warfare, where sight seems to confer objective truth and acts as the basis of reconstruction. In The Smell of Battle, the Taste of Siege, historian Mark M. Smith considers how all five senses, including sight, shaped the experience of the Civil War and thus its memory, exploring its full sensory impact on everyone from the soldiers on the field to the civilians waiting at home. From the eardrum-shattering barrage of shells announcing the outbreak of war at Fort Sumter; to the stench produced by the corpses lying in the mid-summer sun at Gettysburg; to the siege of Vicksburg, once a center of Southern culinary aesthetics and starved into submission, Smith recreates how Civil War was felt and lived. Relying on first-hand accounts, Smith focuses on specific senses, one for each event, offering a wholly new perspective. At Bull Run, the similarities between the colors of the Union and Confederate uniforms created concern over what later would be called friendly fire and helped decide the outcome of the first major battle, simply because no one was quite sure they could believe their eyes. He evokes what it might have felt like to be in the HL Hunley submarine, in which eight men worked cheek by jowl in near-total darkness in a space 48 inches high, 42 inches wide. Often argued to be the first total war, the Civil War overwhelmed the senses because of its unprecedented nature and scope, rendering sight less reliable and, Smith shows, forcefully engaging the nonvisual senses. Sherman's March was little less than a full-blown assault on Southern sense and sensibility, leaving nothing untouched and no one unaffected. Unique, compelling, and fascinating, The Smell of Battle, The Taste of Siege, offers readers way to experience the Civil War with fresh eyes.

In the third book in the Tripping the Light Fantastic trilogy, Transcendence and Redemption, our protagonist, Michael, does just that. He transcends the pit of pain and mental illness and redeems himself to his family and friends. The battle is ongoing; the pain and mental illness will always be there. It will be a constant battle to not slip back into a schizophrenic haze again. He must be ever vigilant that his demons do not raise their ugly heads and turn his peaceful life into another journey through hell. Come, take a trip with us as we join him once again!

A sociological study of the African American carnival revelers in New Orleans who dress in Native American-influenced costumes. One of the most dazzling elements of the Mardi Gras celebrations, the Mardi Gras Indians receive the attention and respect of carnival-goers for their elaborately beaded costumes and entertaining dances. But what few realize about the groups is that the parading is more than just for show. Costuming, dancing, and all the rituals of these groups are acts of cultural preservation that date back more than a century. In this book, author Michael P. Smith addresses the sociological issues surrounding the mislabeled and rarely understood Maroon groups now known as “Mardi Gras Indians.” His textual analysis of the culture examines its African origins and how the participants help to develop the African American cultural identity. He looks at how some African Americans resisted efforts to suppress traditions that are re-emerging in modern society. Researched and documented by generations of oral and written history, this work clearly outlines the mistaken identification of the Mardi Gras Indians as just an entertainment element of the carnival season. It also shows the vital role this traditional culture plays in the community, much as the black Spiritual Churches do, in preserving an authentic base for the unique cultural heritage of blacks in New Orleans. This work illustrates how the Mardi Gras Indians are a part of the New Orleans second-line tradition. A dynamic element of this book is the collection of more than one hundred color photos. These prints capture the striking beauty of spectacles with a purpose far greater than entertaining. Combined with authoritative text by Smith, the visual images round out this examination of the roots of the Mardi Gras Indians and current practices of the whole range of African American cultural societies and parading groups in the Crescent City.

Prepare for the Georgia Milestones Assessment System Grade 3 Math test with a perfect practice book! The surest way to practice your GMAS Math test-taking skills is with simulated exams. This comprehensive practice book with 6 full length and realistic GMAS Math practice tests help you measure your exam readiness, find your weak areas, and succeed on the GMAS Math test. The detailed answers and explanations for each GMAS Math question help you master every aspect of the GMAS Math. 6 Full-length Georgia Milestones Assessment System Grade 3 Math Practice Tests is a prestigious resource to help you succeed on the GMAS Math test. This perfect practice book features: Content 100% aligned with the GMAS test Six full-length GMAS Math practice tests similar to the actual test in length, format, question types, and degree of difficulty Detailed answers and explanations for the GMAS Math practice questions Written by GMAS Math top instructors and experts After completing this hands-on exercise book, you will gain confidence, strong foundation, and adequate practice to succeed on the GMAS Math test. Published By: Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

Prepare for the FSA Math test with a perfect practice book! The surest way to practice your FSA Math test-taking skills is with simulated exams. This comprehensive practice book with 6 full length and realistic FSA Math practice tests help you measure your exam readiness, find your weak areas, and succeed on the FSA Math test. The detailed answers and explanations for each FSA Math question help you master every aspect of the FSA Math. 6 Full-length FSA Math Practice Tests is a prestigious resource to help you succeed on the FSA Math test. This perfect practice book features: Content 100% aligned with the FSA test Six full-length FSA Math practice tests similar to the actual test in length, format, question types, and degree of difficulty Detailed answers and explanations for the FSA Math practice questions Written by FSA Math top instructors and experts After completing this hands-on exercise book, you will gain confidence, strong foundation, and adequate practice to succeed on the FSA Math test. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

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Irishman Francis Crozier was a major figure in the nineteenth-century polar explorations. Rejecting his privileged background, he joined the navy during the Napoleonic wars and captained the Terror in the first charting of the Antarctic. Crozier sought adventure, but it was an unrequited love that drove him back to the ice in 1845 on the fateful North West Passage expedition. The expedition never returned, becoming the biggest disaster in Polar exploration. When Captain Franklin died, Crozier took command and led the battle to survive in the Canadian Arctic, Despite the 40 ships sent to search for the crew only a few pathetic relics were found, including signs that the men had resorted to cannibalism.

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