Robert L. Brown Livres

The Pikes Peak Gold Rush of 1859 sparked a transformative wave of migration and cultural change, significantly impacting the economy and lifestyle of the surrounding region. The discovery of gold near Cherry Creek ignited a frenzy, drawing fortune-seekers and adventurers, and solidifying Pikes Peak's place in the narrative of the American West. This event not only reshaped local communities but also left a lasting legacy on the broader historical landscape of the area.

All Rise provides an insider's view into some of the most pivotal moments in Arkansas history. Robert (Bob) Brown shares his journey of growing up as the son of an Episcopal bishop living in the Jim Crow South. This compelling memoir affords a glimpse at how Brown's worldview on important matters evolved and culminates with a review of the leading cases he authored during twenty-one years on the Arkansas Supreme Court. Justice Brown served during a period overlapping two centuries that was arguably a highwater mark for judicial influence on school funding, police conduct, and the rights of same sex couples in Arkansas. His book affirms that the rulings of good men and women on our courts are undeniably shaped by their experiences before they reach the bench.

Featuring dozens of scenic hikes, this guidebook brings to life the adventures of daring prospectors and settlers through engaging narratives. It offers vivid descriptions of the trails and the natural beauty found along them, making it an ideal companion for hikers exploring Colorado's landscapes. The author's storytelling enhances the hiking experience, providing both inspiration and practical insights for outdoor enthusiasts.

Set in the 1960s, the story follows Jonathan Miles, an average teenager navigating life's uncertainties. His decision to help others leads to unexpected fame and fortune, prompting him to reflect on the true source of his success. Is it his dedication, divine intervention, or a mysterious occurrence that changed his path? Through Jonathan's journey, the narrative explores themes of self-discovery, the impact of kindness, and the search for meaning in life's twists and turns.

Offering a comprehensive overview of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, this reference book addresses critical business, legal, finance, accounting, tax, and process issues in a single volume. The author presents the material in an engaging and accessible manner, making it suitable for both professionals in the field and students studying these complex topics.

Among the many spiritual traditions born and developed in India, Tantra has been the most difficult to define. Almost everything about it—its major characteristics, its sources, its relationships to other religions, even its practices—are debated among scholars. In addition, Tantrism is not confined to any particular religion, but is a set of beliefs and practices that appears in a variety of religions, including Hinduism and Buddhism. This book explores one of the most controversial aspects of Tantra, its sources or roots, specifically in regard to Hinduism. The essays focus on the history and development of Tantra, the art history and archaeology of Tantra, the Vedas and Tantra, and texts and Tantra. Using various disciplinary and methodological approaches, from history to art history and religious studies to textual studies, scholars provide both broad overviews of the beginnings of Tantra and detailed analyses of specific texts, authors, art works, and rituals.

This volume deals with a unique group of stone sculptures, representations of the Buddha's Wheel of the Law, found in present-day Thailand that date from about the seventh-eighth centuries CE. The book places these sculptures in their historical, religious, and art historical contexts to determine what they meant to the culture (called Dv?ravat?) that produced them. Thus, other art historical material associated with the Wheels, including stone deer, Buddha images, and stupas, are discussed. Of greatest importance is how these sculptures relate to both the art in Cambodia and that in India, and to determine what these relationships can tell us about the process (called Indianization) by which Indian culture, religion, and art were adapted in Southeast Asia.