Books with author Ww Clark

Twenty-two years ago they had gone in search of the wilderness.The wilderness wasn't supposed to be like this.Where was she?What had happened to her parents?Who was this man?Who is she?A series of gruesome murders shakes the town.A mysterious woman is killed in a car crash.Ward's investigations reveal a trail of murder and abduction, and a history of wickedness.To know the darkest secrets.To know evil.Are you ready?

In 1876 and 1877, Captain W. P. Clark commanded a detachment of Indian scouts—including Pawnees, Shoshones, Arapahoes, Cheyennes, Crows, and Sioux—who conversed in sign language. They made requests, relayed information, and told stories with their hands, communicating in a language indispensable for quick understanding between Indians of different tribes. The scouts patiently taught Clark the sign system, which he patiently recorded in this book. Originally written in 1884 for use by the United States Army, The Indian Sign Language is far more than a grammar book or curiosity. Clark worked closely with the Indians who taught him the language, and his respect for them and their way of thinking informs every page. Written for future officers in Indian regions, The Indian Sign Language corrects the sentimental and brutal stereotypes of Indians that led to much misunderstanding.Clark believed that sign language could assist him "to think like the Indians," which he considered essential for a conscientious officer. His book discusses reliably and soberly the facts of plains Indian life as he encountered them in the 1870s and 1880s. Now a classic, The Indian Sign Language is a monument to the desire for understanding between radically different peoples.

The Paperweight Keeper is at it again. A mysterious glass paperweight is delivered unannounced to his gallery’s doorstep. It isn’t long before our hero is trapped inside the paperweight and must get out soon before something terrible happens. Join sisters, Lexi and Ella, and their friend DJ as the kids help Madame Magarò search for clues while the Paperweight Keeper explores the fantasy worlds within the mysterious glass paperweight. A wonderful adventure filled with hilarious characters, life lessons and joyous fun.

The Paperweight Keeper is at it again. A mysterious glass paperweight is delivered unannounced to his gallery’s doorstep. It isn’t long before our hero is trapped inside the paperweight and must get out soon before something terrible happens.Join sisters, Lexi and Ella, and their friend DJ as the kids help Madame Magarò search for clues while the Paperweight Keeper explores the fantasy worlds within the mysterious glass paperweight. A wonderful adventure filled with hilarious characters, life lessons and joyous fun.

Twenty-two years ago they had gone in search of the wilderness. The wilderness wasn't supposed to be like this. Where was she? What had happened to her parents? Who was this man? Who is she? A series of gruesome murders shakes the town. A mysterious woman is killed in a car crash. Ward's investigations reveal a trail of murder and abduction, and a history of wickedness. To know the darkest secrets. To know evil. Are you ready?

The Paperweight Keeper is a delightful childrens book about a child's first visit to a paperweight gallery. A ride on a train to the Windy City rewards our young friend with a visit to a jewelry box like shop that is chock-a-block with marvelous, shiny, magical glass paperweights. The gallery is presided over by a magical wizard like character, known to all as the Paperweight Keeper, who speaks in rhyme and provides a child's first introduction to the various styles of paperweights. More than a storybook, "The Paperweight Keeper" is passage to a wonderful world of art and of thoughtful collecting, a dimension full of fantasy and beauty that is a gift for all time.