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Enter a world of power, betrayal, and redemption as you uncover the extraordinary saga of the Lucchese crime family. In this gripping narrative, the secrets of the Lucchese Dynasty are laid bare, revealing a thrilling and captivating story that will leave you breathless. Discover...

Send More Paramedics: The Incredibly Strange but True Encounters of a Roswell Paramedic is a peek into the wonderfully weird, wild world of EMS response. Who are the paramedics that encounter so many strange and bizarre people and situations? What is it about working...

This comprehensive anthology is a collection of the poetry produced in, about, or by people from Indiana during its territorial and statehood years. The book is a testament to the robust and diverse literary scene in the state during a formative period of its...

This is many of the old books which has been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten We republish them in high quality, using the original text and artwork...

This edited volume highlights the work of ten forgotten and neglected social theorists in the hope of reinvigorating interest in their work and their potential contributions to the analysis of contemporary social issues. Each chapter includes a brief biographical sketch, an overview of the...

Black Tom Birch was the most feared and hated man in Van Diemen's Land. For four years he kept the colony in a state of terror. He was responsible for the deaths of dozens of settlers. He burnt their buildings and destroyed their livestock...

This is the story of a week spent on a closed psychiatric ward. It is an accurate, factual first-person account of one person's madness. It is told without fictionalization, embellishment, or exaggeration. Started during the author's confinement, the first draft was completed in the...

This unthinkable journey will bring you face to face with the happiest (and unhappiest) people, places and ideas on earth, but which encounter will change you? Will it be the rape victim or will it be the rapist? Could it be the politician, the...

A fascinating account of a little-known rebellion in Tudor England, Memorials of the Rebellion of 1569 provides a vivid portrait of the political, social, and religious tensions of the era. Author Cuthbert Sharp draws on original documents and eyewitness accounts to reconstruct the events...

This book has just the right mixture of suspense, humor, excitment, human-interest and enthusiasm to hold the attention of the reader through each eye-opening chapter- B.J. DeFazio, reviewerA copy of this book should be on the shelves of every school libaray in the country....

Author Carl Rice is a retired educator. As a teacher, coach, and administrator, he shaped the lives of many young people. The trials he faced in life have informed his life philosophy, and he has passed this on to those he mentors. Young people...

Mama Hawa was elected Paramount Chief of her community in Sierra Leone. This book is the story of her life and the decisions and experiences that led up to her election. She led an extraordinary life of service to her people.Author: Sylvanus KpanabomISBN-10: 1999531663ISBN-13:...

This collection of short stories by Maud Earl features illustrations by the renowned artist and writer John Galsworthy. The stories explore the lives and experiences of animals, from dogs and cats to horses and birds. A charming and heartwarming read for animal lovers of...

Kevin Rutledge and Peter Simpson meet in the London Metropolitan Police training school at age nineteen.After Peter's nemesis-Miles Standish, a fellow officer-causes his departure from the force, Kevin also leaves, and the friends embark on different career paths in the pursuit of love and...

Chris Sumlin thrived in college, and now he's back to inspire even more young adults with his authentic brand of storytelling.In his highly anticipated third book, Chris shares highs, lows, lessons and triumphs as he navigates his early twenties. From Morehouse College to working...

This biography offers a vivid portrait of Black Hawk, the charismatic Sauk leader who fought against American encroachment on native lands in the early 19th century. Featuring detailed accounts of Black Hawk's life, as well as the broader historical and political context of his...

"W. R. Scott's book was a pioneering effort, not only in the study of Hutcheson but of the Scottish Enlightenment, a term that he is thought to have launched. In his work on Hutcheson, as in that on Adam Smith, Scott set a new...

Who is Celestino Fern ndez? Why does he matter? A young man who had he continued to live in Mexico would have had a sixth grade education at best, yet after moving to California, he ends up graduating from Stanford University with a Master's...

Grand Canyon Vacation, Arizona. United State Tourism. Though the beauty of Grand Canyon is ultimately the main attraction, picturesque Grand Canyon Historic Village is a must see to truly experience Grand Canyon and its history. There are many historical buildings, national landmarks, and local...

Ever wondered how the financial advisory industry came about? Curious about what it takes to succeed in the financial advisory industry? If you could learn from the success stories of those who have survived and thrived in this industry, would you take it? For...

An inspiring life story, rivetingly toldN.R.NARAYANA MURTHY, FOUNDER, INFOSYSThis is a story that is bound to inspire millionsDR. D. SUBBARAO, FORMER GOVERNOR, RESERVE BANK OF INDIARaman's leadership lessons are invaluable.DEEPAK PAREKH, CHAIRMAN, HDFCRaman has started a new genre of writingsU.K.Sinha, FORMER CHAIRMAN, SEBIRaman is...

This story offers insights for adoptees who have struggled, as I did, to untangle the shame, confusion, and anger that can accompany adoption. It also opens a window for those who do not know what it is like to be adopted. It is a...

This informative bulletin offers a fascinating look into the history and accomplishments of the Gibbs family, one of America's most notable and accomplished families.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as...

The American Dream is a popular concept. It is a celebrated mantra. But does it really exist? Even if it does, is it for everyone? The American experiment tells a different story. Examples abound of many for whom the American Dream is an empty...

As a single teenage mother, Danna Diaz wasn't thinking about her career. While she dreamed of becoming a teacher, she'd taken that option off the table when she dropped out of high school to have a child. Or so she thought. In Servant Leadership:...

BEFORE THE MOSQUITO BITE, Rick Gibson was an active pastor, a supportive husband, and a doting grandfather.After the bite, diagnosed with West Nile neurological disease, he was a hospital patient in the grip of relentless pain, forced to relearn the body's most basic tasks:...

"The Girl Behind the Wall" retells the growing pains of a young woman. She has struggled psychologically from the sexual abuse of family members, pregnancy, mental abuse, and suicidal thoughts. One after another, the devil has tried to keep the growth of Elizabeth hindered....

What is Pennsbury Pride? For the purpose of this book, one aspect of school pride is reserved for alumni who served in the military over the past seventy-five years. The school's alumni have fought in wars ranging from WW I to Afghanistan, marching forward...

universal space horse, the second addition and honestly the better, stronger, more sassy big brother of my original book "mental" is a series of very loose poems and illustrations exploring the ways of life and struggles od suffering with certain mental disorders and the...

Some give lip service to the American dream, some merely revere it, and some like Patti Penny pursue it rabidly, not just to better themselves and achieve notoriety, but with the goal of helping others also become successful. In A Vision Fulfilled, author Michael...

This book is a gripping auto-biography of the arduous journey Dr. Lisa Christine Christiansen took to make her way from almost having been aborted three times to becoming one of the most influential and controversial Native American Cherokee women from the United Keetoowah Band...

Charmaine, Mike's wife of 43 years, lived with cancer for nearly 8 years until 5 years ago. Then Jesus came back for her as he had promised. He took her to be where He is in his Father's house where He had prepared a...

Touchdown of Apollo 11 had many unknowns for the first lunar landing. Dodging the craters and boulders on the moon to land on a firm surface without totally running out of fuel for the return to Earth was a breathtaking experience. The author recounts...

The sound of Ving Tsun is a compilation of interviews with four grandmastersand six masters of the Ving Tsun Kungfu system. Darrell Jordan's questionsconcentrate on the Ving Tsun system, training, chi sao and fighting techniques.Author Darrell Jordan brings us back to the good old...

My life long interest in flying took me on many adventures. Flying was an important part of my profession as a Fisheries Biologist in Alaska. The mostly low level flying in Alaska's bush gave me a chance to fly and fly in a large...

"Confronted with the reality of her HIV-positive status, Rosemarie Stone also has to deal with husband Carl's illness and his rapid decline to death as a result of AIDS. She not only has to cope with the shock and feeling of betrayal but also...

A Bygone Era A time when one-room schools still populated the hills, and small-town teenagers in cars equipped with AM radios and stick shifts cruised Main Street after homecoming games. The Way We Were . . . Personal Reflections on Life in the Ozarks...

Side Glimpses from the colonial Meeting-House is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a...

Manifestations of Apprehension is a phrase that haunted Cimino but, ironically, became the key driver that enabled him to convert his "failure" into positive outcomes, each time gaining confidence and notable achievements. After a troubling and depressing military career start, Cimino maximized the support...

Emmy, Tony and Spirit Award-winning actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph, knows a thing or two about staying power in the capricious world of Hollywood. A seasoned professional who has taken the best lessons learned and used them to move her stellar career forward, she now...

When cancer walks through your front door, it changes your life forever. And it changes the lives of those around you. It changes people's attitudes, and it makes hearts grow softer. And sometimes, it doesn't. For the Love of Sister... A Sibling's Story is...

EATING EUROPE: A META-NONFICTION LOVE STORY is travel writing in its most hilarious, poignant, and consequential form. It is the year 2000, and Jon has a grant to write about "the Euro-transitional era." From Amsterdam to Alsace, the tourist life is good. He and...

Repression of dissent in the pre-Civil War South is an issue that is rarely discussed. Although it is known that Southerners and their government officials did not generally tolerate criticism of the prevailing concepts of slavery and states' rights, we have less reliable information...

Theo Martins is an American Artist. With work spanning sculpture, songwriting and design, Martins founded Toy Mart, LLC to channel his various interests. "Theo Martins: Diary" is an unfiltered and unedited collection of journal entires and writings.Author: Theo MartinsISBN-13: 9798210882912Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/26/2024Pages: 128Format:...

See the world of the small rural of West Carthage, Upstate New York through the eyes and adventures of a boy born there into a big family during the Great Depression. Wax on Snow, Bezanilla Dairy, and Camp Drum. Bill Stewart gains valuable skill...

In 1958, a small group of dedicated Quakers and like-minded families from the San Francisco Bay Area envisioned creating a Quaker/Friends residential high school on the West Coast. Within five years, through the dogged determination of dedicated volunteers, the only private, co-educational Quaker school...

Samora Machel led FRELIMO, the Mozambican Liberation Front, to victory against Portuguese colonialism in 1974, and the following year became independent Mozambique's first President. He died eleven years later in a mysterious plane crash. Drawing on stories, speeches, documents, and the memories of those...

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,...

The account of the author's life, spent between Europe and America, is at the same time an account of his generation, one that came of age between the two World Wars. Recalling not only circumstances of his own situation but that of his friends,...

The Bule Diaries. This is a brutally honest account of expectations of living in Jakarta--an over-populated, buzzing hub of brilliantness, and it's just sitting there waiting for you to explore it In case you wondered, 'bule' is a term to describe a white person...