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Andrew Jackson has the dubious honor of being the first President to have an assassination attempt made upon his life. Picture this: 63-year-old Andrew Jackson is walking across the Capitol Rotunda. Richard Lawrence, an unemployed house painter, moves to the front of the crowd. He fires two pistol shots into the President.

Espionage was nothing new to Captain Larry McGraw and the crew of the USS Charlotte, a Los Angeles class fast-attack submarine. But this mission certainly was. Docked onto the hull of his sub was the new, state-of-the-art Advanced SEAL Delivery System, complete with 16 highly trained SEALs. Orders from the White House were simple, yet clear. Penetrate the Bo Hai Bay - a mere 100 miles from Beijing - and linger while the SEALS conduct nighttime missions. Simple, as long as they weren't detected.

Can you be who you authentically are and still be accepted by those most important to you? Jonathan Slovanco finds comfort and safety both in his large family that has been traumatized due to a devastating tragedy and in the Catholic Church. But as he matures, he realizes that a fundamental difference between him and other boys may alienate him from everything and everyone he holds dear.

Have you ever wanted to know more about history, but don't have time for the long version?

Indie Author's Toolbox was written for new and experienced authors alike. It's a guide to optimizing your book for Kindle, but - it doesn't stop there. Too many authors look at Kindle as the final destination for their books. It's true - Amazon is the big kid on the block. The best estimates are they have 65% of the eBook market in the United States. But if I understand math, that still leaves 35% of American readers who enjoy their eBooks served up in a different flavor. Can you afford to pass those readers by?

In 782 AD, a beast prowls the forests of northern Germany. He is Wulfhedinn, wolf demon - scourge of the Christian Franks. He is also Gerwulf, the man, a wretched outcast and bastard of a Christian woman and pagan father. Gerwulf emerges from the shadows to escape his demons and seek deliverance. To redeem his mortal soul, he serves the legendary Charlemagne in a savage Holy War against the pagan Saxons

Nine-year-old Jack is having a very bad day. Everyone is out to get him - Mom, Dad, his sister, his principal, and even his teacher. His only friend is Tommy Jansen. But when Tommy forgets to warn Jack about the giant, gross, gnarly prank he is about to pull in the boys' bathroom, the result for Jack is giant, gross, and gnarly trouble. And it all started with a rat. Then Jack's day goes from bad to worse. Angry and bored, Jack eventually lands in a mysterious store where everything in it is out to get him.

The only thing that’s certain when you’re selling on eBay is change. Policies change at least twice a year, so do item categories. The newest elephant in the room is eBay’s announcement that both eBay and PayPal were hacked. Nearly 150 million user ID’s are at risk. Every time users sign in they are reminded they need to change their passwords. If they want to buy or sell anything they hit a brick wall until they change their password.

Selling on eBay isn't a game. You need to have a plan. This book walks you through what it takes to sell on eBay. It answers all of your questions and gives you ideas on how to get started and grow your eBay business. Includes a short section discussing the new seller standards that eBay began enforcing on August 20, 2014. Grab your copy now, and learn how it will affect you.

Presented by Nick Zelinger and Tammy Brackett, Another Nightmare Gig from Hell offers up the humorous, sometimes scary, mundane, and downright touching stories of what musicians encounter in the studio, on the road, plying their craft, and enduring another possible nightmare.

How long have you struggled with weight loss? How much money have you spent on books and exercise gadgets and have walked away disappointed? How many times have you heard about the newest diet and how this will help you lose weight once and for all? You are not alone, thousands of people can relate to this situation.

Should you have an audiobook version of your book? How do you do an audiobook? And, most importantly, how do you make money with an audiobook? This guide to audiobook creation and marketing will also help you decide whether to voice your own book or hire a great narrator. The Author's Guide to Audiobook Creation includes the critical details of audiobook self-publishing on Amazon's Audible, iTunes, and beyond. Over $2 billion dollars in audiobooks were sold in 2015.

eBay Selling Made Easy walks you through what it takes to sell on eBay. It answers all of your questions, and gives you ideas about how to get started and grow your eBay business.Hundreds of thousands of small sellers are making $500, a $1000, even $2500 every month working part time from their kitchen table or garage. How about you? Are you making your fair share? If not, this book will help you understand - selling on eBay isn't a game. You need to have a plan.

My goal is to give you the information you need to implement social media in your eBay business should you choose to do so. My primary focus is going to be on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest because they are the three powerhouses behind social media today. Facebook and Twitter get more of the space because they are the social media sites everybody goes to. Pinterest gets a bigger mention because it is the one sellers say actually works best.

It was a fine day for a battle. Hundreds of spectators from Washington took the day off to tag after the army. They came in buggies and on horseback, riding seven long hours in the hot Virginia sun. Mostly men, a few women, a host of politicians among them Ohio Senator Ben Wade, New York Congressman Alfred Ely, and Illinois Congressman Elihu Washburne. Following the life of Abraham Lincoln. You'll learn about his early days, his loves, his disappointments, his rise to power, and his assassination. And, yes, we will talk about that annoying rumor of Lincoln being gay.

What are radio waves? How are they able to travel through empty space? Who discovered "side sparks" and "etheric force"? Despite searching the Universe for signals from other sapient beings we have yet to hear from anyone - why so? This essay takes a look at how radio has transformed society and on the topic of contact with extra solar civilizations it asks the question - what if? The work contains some reference to the basic physics of radio and also alludes to other pertinent work.

Mel has always known that Grandma Marjorie was special, but one sunny summer day she learns just how MARVELOUS she really is! What begins as an ordinary day of baking brownies transforms into an extraordinary adventure. Mel's safe and cozy world turns into a whirlwind of excitement as she, Grandma, and Grandma's parrot, Misty, embark on an action-packed journey through Mystic, CT.

Join Princess Claudia on an unforgettable adventure as she learns the vital role clouds play in the world. Guided by her wise owl, Iris, and a bumbling wizard named Fumbledore, a nearly blind Claudia discovers that sometimes the things we take for granted are the most important of all.