Modern Natives

A guide to integrating indigenous thinking into modern life for a more interconnected and spiritual relationship with our fellow beings, Mother Earth, and the natural ways of the universe. There is a natural law—a spiritual intelligence that we are all born with that lies within our hearts...

What if your daily commute, your next strategy meeting, or your family's evening walk could become a true act of ceremony—rooted in ancient wisdom yet fully alive in the twenty-first century? In Native American Spiritual Practices for Modern Seekers, scholar-activist David Katigate guides you through a respectful journey from curiosity to committed relationship. He begins where most guides don't: with the untold history of how colonization sought to silence more than five hundred distinct Native nations—and how those traditions endured, adapted, and continue to thrive today. Only after ...

Master the Art of Designing Modern Software Systems — From Beginner to Expert, with Real-World Examples and Interview Prep. If you’re a beginner just starting out, or a developer preparing for system design interviews, or a senior architect looking to sharpen your knowledge, Modern Software System Design & Architecture is your complete guide to building reliable, scalable, and real-world systems.Who This Book Is For? Newcomers: Learn the fundamentals of reliable and scalable system design with simple, beginner-friendly explanations. Experienced Engineers: Prepare confidently for system ...

We have a strong instinct to belong to small groups defined by clear purpose and understanding--"tribes." This tribal connection has been largely lost in modern society, but regaining it may be the key to our psychological survival. Decades before the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A “thrilling and superbly crafted” (The Wall Street Journal) account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration, which culminated in Captain James Cook’s death in Hawaii, and left a complex and controversial legacy still debated to this day. One of...

The story of Puerto Rico's modern transformation begins with one man: Luis Muñoz Marín. As the island stood on the threshold of change, Muñoz Marín's visionary leadership brought Puerto Rico into a new era of political, economic, and cultural awakening. Through this compelling book, Luis Muñoz Marín: Architect of Modern Puerto Rico, we delve into the life of the man who reshaped Puerto Rico’s destiny and left a legacy that continues to influence the island today. This book traces Muñoz Marín’s journey from poet and journalist to the architect of Puerto Rico’s political future....

In an isolated spot on the rocky coastline of northern California, past and present converge, and the lives of people of disparate cultures and backgrounds come together to weave a story of faith and hope. Fort Ross, site of the oldest presence of Orthodox Christianity in the continental United States, is the pivot point for this weaving together of the stories of the first Native American saint, Peter the Aleut, with those of author Robert John Hammond and other contemporary converts to Orthodoxy. Written in a lyrical and impressionistic style, this volume will inspire the reader to delve ...

NOW AN AMAZON #1 BEST SELLER! A New Beginning/The Smoke of One Thousand Lodge Fires, Little Creek Publishing Co. All rights reserved To My Readers, Our Heroine, Topusana (Prairie Flower) awakens in a hidden cavern in the Texas Hill Country after having survived an attack on her Home Camp. During that battle Topusana is herself rescued from captivity by her husband Tabbananica (Voice of the Sun). The year is 1844. The Native American couple, along with a handful of survivors, escapes not into hiding, or a secret land, but into the “Dream Time.” Topusana, after seemingly sleeping in the ...

From the award-winning author of Winter Counts comes a new thriller about life—and death—on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. Virgil Wounded Horse is desperately trying to escape his past as a hired vigilante on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. But when a legendary figure from the reservation...

Uncover the sweeping Indigenous history of North America, from ancient tribal sovereignty to modern cultural resistance. Move beyond dates and battles to experience the vibrant societies of the first peoples as diplomatic strategists, artists, and innovators. Perfect for your daily commute or...

What if the hunger we fear most isn’t for food—but for power, control, and more than we can ever satisfy? Across the endless snows of the North, a whisper rises through the trees. It speaks of a spirit older than time itself—one born of hunger, isolation, and imbalance. In Heart of Ice, Soul of Fire: The True History and Transformation of the Wendigo from Sacred Legend to Modern Monster, author Raven Blackwood takes readers deep into the frozen wilderness of myth and memory to unearth North America’s oldest nightmare—and its chilling relevance to our modern world. From the sacred ...

Indigenous naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers pairs evidence-based research with traditional healing modalities, addressing modern health problems and medical processes Modern medical science has finally caught up to what traditional healing systems have known for centuries. Many traditional...

Master software architecture and build scalable cloud systems without getting lost in endless vendor hype or buzzwords. Perfect for your daily commute or focused upskilling sessions, this pragmatic deep dive transforms how tech leads and developers approach system complexity. Stop guessing with...

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Adapted for Modern ReadersTom Sawyer is a mischievous boy living in the town of St. Petersburg on the banks of the Mississippi River. Raised by his Aunt Polly, a strict but kindhearted woman, Tom constantly gets into trouble due to his rebellious nature and love for adventure. Alongside his best friend, Huck Finn, he embarks on endless escapades, from faking his own death to witnessing a murder in a graveyard.

Joseph, Sitting Bull, Red Cloud, Black Elk, Ohiyesa, and many others share their insights on Native American ways of living, learning, and dying. There is something archetypal about the philosophy of the original Americans, especially to the sensibilities of modern European Americans. We recognize it as coming from the earth we walk on, from those who preceded us. As we listen to the wisdom of these peoples, it is possible to feel a reconnection with our land and ourselves.

What if the story of one country could unlock the secrets of our shared human journey? From the depths of the Amazon to the heights of political upheaval, Brazil is not just a nation—it’s a mirror. A mirror that reflects colonization and resistance, slavery and survival, empire and reinvention. In The History of Brazil, Eleanor Whitcombe invites you into a sweeping, emotionally resonant exploration of a land where contradictions collide and transformation never stops. ✔ Discover how a Portuguese outpost became the seat of a European empire ✔ Uncover the brutal logic behind the ...

What do the Spartans, Samurai, Shaolin monks, early Christian ascetics, and Native American warriors all have in common? Across continents and centuries, these warrior traditions discovered the same hidden truth: that solitude and celibacy are not weaknesses - but powerful weapons in the forging of discipline, resilience, and inner strength. In Solitude and Celibacy in Warrior Cultures, you’ll journey through the training grounds, monasteries, deserts, and battlefields where history’s fiercest warriors tested their minds and bodies against hardship, hunger, and desire. From the Spartan ...

What if the monster you fear most… lives within you? For centuries, whispers of the yee naaldlooshii, the Navajo witch who walks on all fours have haunted the American imagination. But behind the viral internet myths, behind the ghost stories and the headlines, lies a truth far older, deeper, and more unsettling than any modern horror tale. The Monster Within: How Ancient Navajo Wisdom Unveils the True Horror Behind Modern Myths invites you to journey beyond the clickbait and into the sacred heart of Diné philosophy, where evil is not an outside force but a deliberate choice—and ...

In August 1969, two teenage Ojibwe cousins, Sher and Kris, leave their Northern Minnesota reservation for the lights of Minneapolis. The girls arrive in the city with only $12, their grandfather's WWII pack, two stainless steel cups, some face makeup, gum, and a lighter. But it's the ancestral connections they are also carrying—to the land and trees, to their family and culture, to love and loss—that shape their journey most. As they search for work, they cross paths with a gay Jewish boy, homeless White and Indian women, and men on the prowl for runaways.

Deep within the cold, primordial forest and the Algonquin people's consciousness lives the Wendigo: a towering, emaciated being with translucent skin draped over its skeletal frame like a veil of mortality. Its hollow eyes gleam like fiery coals, emanating a malevolent crimson glow that mirrors its unquenchable craving for human flesh. An extraterrestrial shifter, stranded on our planet millennia ago, assumes the forms of not only humans but also hideous creatures in order to survive. The story of the Wendigo spans millennia, entwining native folklore with modern-day mysteries.