This is the story of reluctant Oregon pioneer Jennie Haviland, who must give up study at her academy in New York when her father takes the family west over the Oregon Trail. In Oregon Jennie meets two young men, American mountain man Jake Johnston and British Hudson's Bay Company clerk Alan Radford. The two men vie for Jennie, as their nations vie for the contested territory of this rich western frontier. But Jennie wants choices of her own.

Describes the adventures of families who live in a British seaport town during the 19th century.

Prepare to be swept away on a thrilling high-seas escapade in R. M. Ballantyne's gripping tale, 'Shifting Winds: A Tough Yarn.' With a masterful blend of suspense, courage, and heart-pounding action, Ballantyne's narrative takes readers on a relentless journey across treacherous waters and into the depths of the human spirit. Beyond the thrilling action, "Shifting Winds" delves into deeper themes of resilience, camaraderie, and the unyielding human spirit. Ballantyne's characters are not mere sailors battling the elements but complex individuals grappling with their own fears, doubts, and desires. The story explores the transformative power of adversity and the remarkable capacity of the human soul to weather even the fiercest storms. With its meticulously researched maritime details, heart-stopping suspense, and richly drawn characters, "Shifting Winds" is a testament to Ballantyne's talent for crafting captivating tales of survival and adventure. This riveting yarn will transport readers into a world of churning seas, towering waves, and the unbreakable bonds forged in the face of relentless adversity.

Robert Michael Ballantyne (24 April 1825 - 8 February 1894) was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction who wrote more than 100 books. He was also an accomplished artist, and exhibited some of his water-colours at the Royal Scottish Academy.Ballantyne was born in Edinburgh on 24 April 1825, the ninth of ten children and the youngest son, to Alexander Thomson Ballantyne (1776-1847) and his wife Anne (1786-1855). Alexander was a newspaper editor and printer in the family firm of "Ballantyne & Co" based at Paul's Works on the Canongate,

A practical guide to connect to powerful wind energies that navigate us toward authentic joy, power, and purpose. In this book, you’ll explore the rich mythology and cultural significance of wind, and discover a powerful system to utilize the subtle, healing energies in your life. Winds of Spirit will teach you how to connect with your true inner self, use your body as a compass, and receive life-changing messages from nature. Based on an ancient sacred technique used by farmers, shamans and sailors, this system will show you how to navigate your personal path, providing insight into how to manage the wind patterns and shifting conditions affecting you. You will also learn how to invoke wind deities—gods and goddesses from around the world—and the cardinal winds from the four quadrants of the sky, each of which relate to the inner landscape of your life: mind, emotions, body, and spirit. By working with the omnipresent winds in your life, you can restore harmony and balance, heal the body, and inspire creativity. Experiential practices include wind breath, wind bath, wind knots, and more!

Dr. Parse sets forth definitions and examples of original community change concepts and processes arising from the human becoming school of thought and expands the meaning of community beyond location and interest-related group.