Modern Natives

There is a natural law-a spiritual intelligence that we are all born with that lies within our hearts. Lakota spiritual leader Doug Good Feather shares the authentic knowledge that has been handed down through the Lakota generations to help you make and recognize this divine connection, centered...

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...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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...

NOW AN AMAZON #1 BEST SELLER! Travel back in time with Joshua Daklugie (Dak) and his beautiful young wife Kwanita (God is Gracious). Their journey has been prophesied and known by the people for generations. Might Dak hold the wisdom to turn back an army from across the sea? Book 2 in his Amazon #1 best seller “A New Beginning Series”, author Steven G. Hightower delivers yet again for his readers. Walk with the Numunuu (The People) across the plains and mountains of North America. Experience the heartache of war…and the joy of new birth. See the vivid imagery of life in a bygone era, ...

“Experience the New Testament as it was first written — in clear, flowing English— not verse by verse, but heart to heart.” Translated from the ancient Aramaic—the language Yeshua spoke—this edition restores the natural rhythm and beauty of Scripture. Without chapter or verse divisions, the words flow as they once did: alive, intimate, and deeply personal. Let these timeless truths draw you closer to the heart of God, revealing His message not as text to be studied, but as life to be lived. Ancient words. Living faith. A story that still speaks today. ~ A modern English ...

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....

Capture the beauty, power, and wisdom of the Native American oral tradition with this superlative collection of readings taken from the writings and speeches of people from many different tribes. The collection offers insights into Native American ways of living, learning, and dying, and helps us to feel a reconnection with the land and ourselves. The words of Chief Joseph, Sitting Bull, Ohiyesa, Black Elk, and others create a powerful listening experience.

In The Four Sacred Gifts, visionary international business consultant Anita Sanchez, PhD, reveals the timely prophecy entrusted to her by a global collective of indigenous elders—four guiding gifts that “will allow you to set yourself free to live your most successful life…learn how to...

What do Native American stories, modern belief, and pop culture all have in common? Bigfoot. In Voices for Sasquatch, author and cultural anthropologist Sharon Eby explores the deep-rooted Indigenous knowledge and oral traditions surrounding Sasquatch, alongside modern interpretations and cultural shifts. This powerful volume gives voice to Native American contributors, reservation sightings, and regional place-names while examining how Bigfoot belief reflects identity, spirituality, and resistance. Through thoughtful analysis and guest insights from researchers like Henry Franzoni and ...

Kihawk Volume 2. This story hits the ground running right where volume one ends! After performing the brutal Kobani ritual, the Kiahawk elders resurrect their most powerful warrior chief Winter Wolf, who prepares for an all-out battle against a modern-day army. FBI agent Kirk Wallace arrives in Lake Shanoha to investigate several murders, both in town and on the reservation, where supernatural events test his steadfast grasp of reality. Heartbroken by the current state of the Kiahawk people, Winter Wolf uses his medicine to travel back in time in an attempt to change their fate, leaving it ...

In 2008, Daniel Richard Wolfe was awaiting trial on two counts of first-degree murder at the Regina Correctional Centre. This wasn't his first time in jail; from his teenage years his life had been marked by stints in and out of prison - with Danny sometimes finding his own way out. This time around, he was orchestrating his boldest move yet: a carefully plotted escape that would send the RCMP on a nationwide manhunt, launching Danny Wolfe to headline-topping notoriety.

In Nature and Culture in the Early Modern Atlantic, historian Peter C. Mancall reveals how Europeans and Native Americans thought about a natural world undergoing rapid change in the century following the historic voyages of Christopher Columbus. Through innovative use of oral history and folklore maintained for centuries by Native Americans as well as original use of manuscript atlases, paintings that depict European representations of nature, and texts that circulated across the ocean, he reveals how the encounter between the old world and the new changed the fate of millions.

The Kiahawks, a mysterious and isolated warrior nation were defeated by the United States Army in the late 1800’s and forced onto a reservation at the base of Red Sky Mountain. Neglected by the government who put them there over a century and a half ago, and shunned by the local ranching community, the tribe struggles with financial poverty and cultural depression until the J-Bar-S ranch is built and the owners hire Kiahawks to work it. Resentment fills the hearts of the people of Lake Shanoha and their dislike for the tribe grows to outright hatred. After three teenagers from town ...

Winner of the U.P. Notable Books Award (2025) The impact of Indian boarding schools has been devastating for generations of Native Americans, and the aftershocks continue to affect their descendants today. Michigan was home to three: in Baraga, Harbor Springs and Mt. Pleasant. The last to close was Holy Childhood School of Jesus, in Harbor Springs, in 1983. Sharon Marie Brunner set out to intensively study the family history and boarding school experience of nine Native American survivors who attended either the Mt. Pleasant or Harbor Springs institutions. Each faced problems linked to the ...

"Architecting Intelligence: The New Blueprint for Application Development" is a comprehensive, practical, and forward-looking guide designed to equip the next generation of software engineers, architects, and technology leaders with the skills to build intelligent applications in the AI-driven era. This book systematically deconstructs the entire lifecycle of a modern, AI-native application, from conceptualization and design to deployment and future-proofing. Philosophy The core philosophy of this book is that "intelligence" is no longer a bolt-on feature but an architectural first ...