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In the sequel to From Dixieland to Frisco Bay, Rufus Franklin Stephenson tells us the story of a romance which has lasted for more than half a century. Walking with My Sunshine chronicles his marriage to Joyce, the love of his life. When Rufus...

When Prussian soldier Fritz Oppenheimer left the World War I battlefield with two Iron Crosses, he could never have imagined that the pinnacle of his military career would come 27 years later at the German surrender in World War II, when he took top...

Over the past generation, kiteflying has evolved beyond a childhood rite of passage into a mainstream adult activity. The kite's popularity skyrocketed at a time when kite makers adopted modern synthetic materials developed for other industries. A new breed of sport kites appeared and...

Author: Lerato Nthati Dorah TsamaiISBN-10: 1469180308ISBN-13: 9781469180304Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/19/2012Pages: 108Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.37lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d

During the latter months of 2008 a financial calamity was unfolding and fears of another Great Depression were sweeping across the globe. In America, once all-powerful behemoths of corporate finance were collapsing into a mere shell of their former selves under a debt avalanche...

Sallara and his mother Elishbah lived through turbulent times: the "last great war of antiquity" fought between Byzantium and Iran, as well as the astonishingly successful Muslim Arab invasions, which led to the collapse of the empire of Iran and the rise of the...

Author: Sardar Ahmed BhattiISBN-10: 1462852734ISBN-13: 9781462852734Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2011Pages: 136Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d

My struggle in life from my childhood, formative years and my schooling from primary grades, high school and college of medicine. My determination to succeed in life to the pinnacle of my profession.Author: Carlos Cruz Soriano M. D. FacasISBN-10: 1456719319ISBN-13: 9781456719319Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/11/2011Pages:...

Mariah Miles grew up in a single parent home for most of her life. During her teenage years she became bitter with her mother and very rebellious. Becoming a young lady wasn't as easy as she thought. She blamed her mother because her father...

The book is a collection of true, and amusing, short stories from the authors life. The collection encompasses a number of tales relating both to several animals we have owned, and to various amusing incidents, involving people who's company I have enjoyed, over a...

Author: Thomas WeiszISBN-10: 1438940769ISBN-13: 9781438940762Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/23/2009Pages: 260Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.18lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

Corrections of Fathers' Sins, is a 68,000 word narrative fiction of repetitous torments from a Vietnam veteran to his family, and the elder sons' plight to not fall in those hereditary foot-steps. What can be gathered from this is that the thought process: the...

This little book of remembrances from the childhood of the Cassidy family during the early decades of the last century brings to light happy and carefree times mixed with real life challenges of the era. There are stories of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins...

The Wider Life is a book written by James Russell Miller and published in 1908. It is a collection of essays that explore the concept of living a full and meaningful life. Miller discusses various topics such as the importance of developing a positive...

All The Works Of Epictetus V1: Which Are Now Extant: Consisting Of His Discourses, Preserved By Arrian, In Four Books (1768) is a book that contains the complete works of Epictetus, a Greek philosopher who lived in the first century AD. The book is...

Author: Lorraine JohnsonISBN-10: 1436305233ISBN-13: 9781436305235Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/30/2008Pages: 52Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d

Ten Thousand Miles of Miracles is an extraordinary account of a remarkable young lady named Paula who survived life during a crucial time in history few first-hand witnesses are still alive to tell about. This book follows her life beginning with her childhood in...

At the start of 2005, 18 months after his wife Loretta lost her battle with cancer, Ray Uzanas sold his house in Rhode Island and began a journey of self discovery, renewal, and adventure. Ray's was a 21st century odyssey where he not only...

Muffet during the 1930's at Ponte Vedra Beach when she first started writing in her diary, a little red leather one with its own lock and key. The author has followed the original diary journal entries and with her recollections has brought to life...

This book has lots of characters, lots of emotion, and lots of adventure, but no plot. Over the years the author has profiled more than 150 ordinary people of San Marcos and Hays County, Texas. These profiles were published in the San Marcos Daily...

A Trappist monk, he helped a wealthy Texas widow, Sarita Kennedy East, write her will that left the largest portion of her estate to a charitable foundation. She called him her spiritual advisor. When she unexpectedly died, her Bishop and others brought suit against...

Stillness surrounds filling your soul and calming your mind Numbing, icy cold seeps in. A snowy, white world encircles. The frozen river below creaks with the movement of the tides. Intense darkness envelopes as you sit alone on the frigid bank of the Knak...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: W. M. DarlingtonISBN-10: 1409771652ISBN-13: 9781409771654Publisher:...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Explore the vibrant literary landscape of 17th-century England with William Winstanley's "Lives of the Most Famous English Poets, 1687." This historical biography offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and works of prominent English poets. A valuable resource for anyone interested in literary history,...

In this timeless classic, Orison Swett Marden shares his personal conversations with some of the most influential Americans of his time. This book offers valuable insights into the minds of great leaders and provides inspiration for those looking to achieve success.This work has been...

Imaginary Conversations is a collection of dialogues written by Walter Savage Landor, one of the most prominent literary figures of the 19th century. The dialogues take place between historical or mythological figures, both real and imagined, and cover a wide range of topics, from...

This book is a poem by Joel Barlow which describes the vision and travels of Christopher Columbus. It is a valuable resource for students of American literature and history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...

Men of Chaos is a chilling insider's account of the Nazi regime by a former high-ranking official who turned against Hitler. Rauschning details the rise to power of the Nazi party and exposes the atrocities committed by its leaders, including Hitler, Goebbels, and Himmler....

This fascinating study of Lennart Torstenson, a prominent figure in Swedish military history, provides unique insight into the seventeenth-century European wars in which he fought. Featuring gripping accounts of Torstenson's victories and defeats, this book is a must-read for military history buffs.This work has...

This fascinating collection of historical documents provides a first-hand look at life in 17th century Ireland, with a particular focus on the Montgomery family. Compiled by William Montgomery, these manuscripts include letters, legal documents, and personal accounts that shed light on the political, social,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

In the 80s when we cruised through the San Juan Islands with our young family on a big green and white Washington State ferry, I wondered what it would be like to live in this beautiful place of mountains, forests, islands, and boats. And...

This series of biographical profiles shines a spotlight on that special place "Where the West meets the Guitar." From Gene Autry and Roy Rogers to contemporary artists like Michael Murphy, Red Steagall, Don Edwards and Riders in the Sky, many entertainers have performed music...

A professional dancer's career, like a professional athlete's, lasts an average of 10 to 15 years. Once the prime years of physical prowess have passed, retirement is inevitable, but dancers still have many years of adult life ahead. The challenge for many is making...

This lively and fascinating account of the lives and musical innovations of twelve of America's greatest jazzmen traces how, through their remarkable playing and improvisational skills, they are considered to be among the twentieth century's most groundbreaking composers. Legendary figures such as Buddy Bolden,...

Author Steven Sample shares his inspiring true story of growing up in the 'hood at 1057 West 14th Street in Chicago, Illinois. After the shocking death of his father, Sample's mother, Rosalie, struggles to raise six children on her own, working two jobs to...

This is a true story, which began in 1987, and continues still today. It is a testimony, from the author, regarding her spiritual awakening journey that involved love, honor, strength and courage ... while trying to survive a horrifying and painful telekinetic conflict ......

Sergei Rachmaninoff was a renowned composer, pianist, and conductor. Because he was a member of the Russian aristocracy, he fled the country after the tsar's abdication, and eventually relocated in the United States. Many of his compositions are for piano, yet he also composed...

A collection of Fidel Castro's chief statements--letters, articles, interviews, press releases, proclamations, and decrees--from the late 1940s to the fall of the Batista regime in 1959.Revolutionary Struggle 1947-1958: Volume 1 of the Selected Works of Fidel Castro is a comprehensive collection of Castro's chief...

Author: The Children's TeacherISBN-13: 9798897951871Publisher: Luminari BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/10/2025Pages: 104Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d