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"It doesn't have to take a lifetime to find your Mountain Within."A MOUNTAIN WITHIN: Special Edition-this novel is based on a true American story of a powerful journey through the heart of a fractured Southern family, struggling to overcome abandonment, addiction, and painful secrets....

Mike Kaminski's world turned upside down after marrying a woman from overseas - and finding himself accused, investigated, and nearly destroyed by lies. What followed was a legal nightmare, a custody war, and over 45 investigations across multiple states.Author: Michael KaminskiISBN-13: 9798269417608Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage:...

The God of the universe wants a personal relationship with you, He knows you by name and He loves you. Join Anita Kuntzman on a journey of discovery as she shares how Jesus revealed her value to Him as a Daughter of the King...

An eye-opening history of how white evangelicals came to see America's past as sacred and themselves as its rightful stewards Though unknown to scholars of religion today, Frank Wood (1864-1945) was a prominent Protestant figure in his day. He taught what was said to...

History of the Letters of Dante From the Fourteenth Century to the Present Day by Paget Jackson Toynbee offers a detailed account of the historical reception and study of Dante Alighieri's letters. Beginning with the earliest known references in the fourteenth century, the book...

The first book on the career of actress Ann Blyth. Multitalented and remarkably versatile, Blyth began on radio as a child, appeared on Broadway at the age of twelve in Lillian Hellman's WATCH ON THE RHINE, and enjoyed a long and diverse career in...

"Shakespeare's Town and Times" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of William Shakespeare, exploring the environment that shaped the Bard and his works. Henry Snowden Ward vividly portrays Stratford-upon-Avon and the broader Elizabethan era, bringing to life the cultural and historical context in...

Life of Dante Alighieri, by Charles Allen Dinsmore, offers readers a detailed biographical portrait of the renowned Italian poet, Dante Alighieri. This volume delves into the historical context and personal experiences that shaped Dante's life and profoundly influenced his literary works. Dinsmore explores Dante's...

My Autobiography, purportedly by Willa Cather and S.S. McClure, offers a curious and possibly fictionalized glimpse into the life of a prominent figure from the early 20th century. This unique work blends elements of personal narrative with what appears to be a constructed or...

Think Erma Bombeck sprinkled with Beth Moore.Step into the unpredictable world of a seasoned primary care doctor in this highly anticipated sequel to Patients I Will Never Forget. With warmth, humor, and unflinching honesty, the author shares true stories that will make you laugh...

Author: Ludu U. HlaISBN-10: 9748299155ISBN-13: 9789748299150Publisher: Orchid PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/21/2006Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.67lbsSize: 8.52h x 5.88w x 0.49d

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Seminar paper from the year 2008 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 2,0, University of Trier, course: English in South and Southeast Asia, language: English, abstract: India is the second largest country in the world, concerning the number of...

This book should be read with a wee whisky or tea. If you are ready to laugh and help get out the present and get to 60 years ogo be my guest. It will take you back to a time in Scotland when everybody...

Julene Tripp Weaver's No Father Can Save Her tells in verse the tumultuous coming of age story of a girl growing up in Queens, NY during the 1960s and 70s. When the little girl's father dies, her uncle steps in inappropriately as her mother...

Though well-known for his founding of the avant-garde Situationist International movement and his prominent political and cultural activism, Guy Debord was nonetheless a surprisingly elusive and enigmatic figure, spending his last years in an isolated farmhouse in Champot, France. Andy Merrifield's Guy Debord pushes...

Candid Science IV: Conversations with Famous Physicists contains 36 interviews with well-known physicists, including 20 Nobel laureates, Templeton Prize winners, Wolf Prize winners, and other luminaries. Physics has been one of the determining fields of science in the past 100 years, playing a conspicuous...

Viktor Mikhailovich Chernov (1873-1952) was a Russian revolutionary figure and chief theoretician of the Socialist Revolutionary Party. During the 1890s he led the Populist groups away from a programme of anarchism, violence and despair into a closer harmony with the new problems facing Russia...

Jimi Hendrix, one of the great instrumentalists in rock history, pioneered amplified sound that extended the scope of the guitar into the urban landscape. In this book, Marie-Paule Macdonald situates Hendrix's trajectory through the places he made music, translating an innovative sense of space...

At some point in WWII, the Armed Forces of the United States realized that many citizens drafted were mentally unfit for service. So, Dr. Charlton Gilmore Holland, Jr. ("Gilly"), a young assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Virginia, was drafted into the...

Nicolas Cordoba has attempted the incredible -- smuggling his way into the United States in a submerged airpocket above the rudder of an oil tanker. Read the extraordinary account of an ordinary man, his deprived background in Colombia, the hopes and dreams that led...

Their name is synonymous with royalty and their stores were landmarks in virtually every Canadian city, but as the Eaton empire rose and fell in the last century with the company's patriarchs, there was one woman equally deserving of credit. Flora McCrae Eaton was...

Outside of Milledgeville, Georgia, was the Cline?O?Connor farm, Andalusia. Seated on the veranda in a rocking chair overlooking the sloping hills was a badly crippled woman, slowly degenerating from lupus, living with a mother who loved her but was not on her wavelength, and...

"Isabella J. Fortino, photographer. She had an architectural photography exhibition in Chicago, Illinois, and in San Gimignano, Italy. The exhibition was an architectural photo essay of the famous skyscraper towers of Chicago and the famous dramatic towers of San Gimignano, a walled, medieval hill...

Author: Edward BlaineISBN-10: 1499080557ISBN-13: 9781499080551Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/07/2014Pages: 188Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d

Author: J. J. ParkerISBN-10: 1483614506ISBN-13: 9781483614502Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/08/2013Pages: 280Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.91lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d

Author: Carolyn KubiskyISBN-10: 1469188716ISBN-13: 9781469188713Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/27/2012Pages: 50Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d

This poignant book takes you on a journey of adultery when she finds Haman's girlfriend in Shug's bed, love, abuse. Shug tries to commit suicide five times. To the eventual defining moment when a choice had to be made, to either continue living in...

The Story of Preaching is a fresh look at the preacher and preaching from the early days of the Church until today. It is not a history of preaching because there are some obvious gaps in the time line. What I have attempted to...

Author: Marjorie WalkerISBN-10: 1452031436ISBN-13: 9781452031439Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/02/2010Pages: 92Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.22d

A selection of letters home, detailing Yudenfriend's experiences in the Army, primarily while stationed in the Philippines during World War II.Author: Herbert YudenfriendISBN-10: 1441564136ISBN-13: 9781441564139Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/02/2009Pages: 314Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.02lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d

Author: Pickett Neal Veda Pickett NealISBN-10: 1440187878ISBN-13: 9781440187872Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/24/2009Pages: 108Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d

Explores the hundred-year history of Piel Bros., one of the prominent German American brands that once made New York City the brewing capital of America.Finalist for the 2016 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award in the Regional category For more than a century,...

""A Sketch of the Life of Okah Tubbee"" is a historical biography written by Laah Ceil Manatoi Elaah Tubbee in 1848. The book tells the story of Okah Tubbee, also known as William Chubbee, who was the son of Mosholeh Tubbee, the Head Chief...

""Matter And Life, What Are They?: A Suggested Solution"" is a book written by William Naismith that explores the fundamental question of what matter and life are, and proposes a potential solution to this age-old query. The book delves into the scientific, philosophical, and...

This book is about a young girl growing up in the country of the island of Trinidad. Christopher Columbus discovered the island in 1498 and gave the name "Trinidad"-the island with three hills. There is a diversity of religions in Trinidad which includes Christian...

Author: Ogonnaya Vincent OforISBN-10: 1425786855ISBN-13: 9781425786854Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/14/2008Pages: 68Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.16d

A short history of one of many settlers who were neither famous nor unique, but who contributed to the history of the United States. ' This is the life of one of the forgotten millions. It contains no material for distinction, fame, or long...

The author of this volume Is one of the pioneers of the new historic era and the changing social order in the Nearer East. He is entitled to this distinction not because of direct political activity, or of any strenuous role as a social...

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"Calendar Of The Patent Rolls Preserved In The Public Record Office, Volume 18" is a meticulously compiled historical record offering invaluable insights into the patent system of Great Britain. This volume provides a detailed calendar of patent rolls, essential for researchers, historians, and legal...

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To Abyssinia: Through An Unknown Land is a travelogue written by C. H. Stigand, an English explorer who embarked on a journey to Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) in 1909. The book details Stigand's experiences as he travels through the uncharted territories of East Africa, encountering...

"Calendar of the Patent Rolls Preserved in the Public Record Office, 1388-1392" offers a detailed record of patent rolls from late 14th century England. Compiled by the Great Britain Public Record Office, this volume provides invaluable insight into the legal and administrative activities of...

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"The History of America, Volume 3" by William Robertson offers a detailed exploration of the early history of the Americas. This volume delves into the colonial period and the events leading up to the formation of the United States. Robertson's work provides insights into...

"History of England From the Fall of Wolsey to the Death of Elizabeth, Volume 7" by James Anthony Froude, offers a detailed examination of a pivotal era in English history. This volume continues Froude's in-depth exploration of the Tudor period, focusing on the reign...

"History of the War in the Peninsula and in the South of France, From the Year 1807 to the Year 1814, Volume 3" offers a detailed account of the Peninsular War, a critical theater in the Napoleonic Wars. Written by William Francis Patrick Napier,...

Herod: King of the Jews and Friend of the Romans examines the life, work, and influence of this controversial figure, who remains the most highly visible of the Roman client kings under Augustus. Herod's rule shaped the world in which Christianity arose and his...