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The Real History of the Civil War
A New Look at the Past
Alan Axelrod
The Civil War is shrouded in legend and mythology--but this new entry in The Real History series provides a
clear, fresh view of the events for curious readers who want an intellectual, but not dryly academic,
presentation of this inexhaustibly fascinating subject. Covering everything from the roots of the conflict to
Reconstruction, Axelrod addresses a range of less-discussed subjects such as the efforts made to avert war
(including Lincoln's initial hesitant response); the fragmentation of popular opinion in both the North and the
South; and the institutional problems that afflicted the Union and Confederate Armies. Axelrod also explores
the so-called “turning points” of the war and whether slavery really was the major cause of the conflict. .
Diary excerpts, letters, informative sidebars, and contemporary photography, art, and maps round out this
absorbing, thought-provoking study.
Alan Axelrod is the prolific author of over 60 popular business and history books, including Sterling's CEO,
Profiles in, the Real History, and Risk series. He has been a creative consultant and on-camera personality for
documentary series on A&E and Discovery Channel, among others, and has appeared on MSNBC, CNN,
CNBC, Fox, and numerous radio programs, including NPR. He has been featured in BusinessWeek, Fortune,
Men's Health, Cosmopolitan, and USA Today. Axelrod lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Reviews in history and general interest magazines
- Newspaper review coverage
- Online coverage and blog outreach
-Appeals to those eager to acquire a solid overview without being written down to or having to wade
through long, dry academic texts; readers have sent letters praising the easy, conversational style
-Includes fresh insights and straightforward analysis, with sidebars on such subjects as trivia, alternative
histories, and reality checks on popular myths
-Visually appealing design filled with illustrations, photographs, and maps
The Sacred Language of Trees
A. T. Mann
This insightful and exquisite book explains how our primal relationship with trees--a central theme in religion,
myth, and culture--continues to evolve in an age of environmental fragility.
Author A. T. Mann explores the properties of trees, and our complicated relationship with them. Stunning
arboreal art and photographs celebrate the mystery of trees, enhanced by quotes from poetry, literature, and
spiritual texts. Investigating the tree in varying guises, from Jungian symbolism to Indian fertility worship,
Mann shows us new ways to appreciate them in our conscious and unconscious lives. The Sacred Language
of Trees will make us aware of trees' importance to the future of humanity and Earth itself.
A. T. Mann is an architect, author, and astrologer. He graduated from the Cornell University College of
Architecture, practiced in New York City and Rome, and won a Progressive Architecture design citation in
1970. He has written or co-written 20 books (translated into many languages), including Sacred Landscapes
(with Lynn Davis), Mandala Astrological Tarot, Sacred Architecture, Sacred Sexuality, and the 2011 Mandala
Calendar. Mann has lived and lectured around the world, and has taught at the Danish Design School, the
Netherlands Design Institute, and Manchester Metropolitan University. His website is atmann.net.
- New book from a highly regarded expert on New Age subjects
- Will appeal to a variety of readers (ancient wisdom, psychology, history, literature)
- Great book for readers interested in ecological conservation
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Publisher: Sterling
Published: July 2012
400 pages
978-1-4027-6390-8
$24.95 ($29.95 Canadian)
Hardcover with Jacket
all in color
6 3/4 X 8 3/4
Carton Quantity: 10
Territory: World
Author Hometown:
Atlanta, GA
Publisher: Sterling Ethos
Published: June 2012
256 pages
978-1-4027-6731-9
$19.95 ($23.95 Canadian)
Hardcover with Jacket
75 b/w illus.
6 1/8 X 8
Carton Quantity: 20
Territory: World
Author Hometown:
Hudson, NY