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Who were the unsung heroes that shaped the outcome of World War II? What acts of bravery went unnoticed in the chaos of battle? How did ordinary Americans become extraordinary warriors? Discover the incredible, untold stories of bravery, sacrifice, and heroism in American Heroes of World War II: True Stories of Individual Bravery From the Battlefields of World War II. This gripping collection shines a light on lesser-known American heroes who played pivotal roles in the Allies' victory.

During the 1930s, at the height of the Great Depression, thousands of workers began work on the Hoover Dam, built in the Black Canyon, which had been cut by the powerful Colorado River. The Colorado River was responsible for the Grand Canyon, and by the 20th century, the idea of damming the river and creating an artificial lake was being explored for all of its potential, including hydroelectric power and irrigation.

Meet Dave. Dave has been a vampire for two days. By accident. He thought the first day was fabulous; now, not so much. Dave is thirsty but can't stand the sight of human blood. Oh, what he wouldn't do for a pizza or a cheeseburger.... In his hunt, he meets James, a resident illusionist in one of the town's hotels. James has his own problem. He had met a witch at the local coffee shop, but in a moment of weakness, he refused her advances and fled. Now he badly wants to find her to ask for a second chance.

Lleida, a Catalonia-based town, has started marking the rocky unforgiving routes taken by the Jews to flee Nazi Europe to neutral Spain. According to Spanish daily Europa Press, Jewish European citizens migrated from France to Spain through the Pyrenees. The fifth route was recently commemorated after four other routes had been discovered and celebrated by Lleida council president Joan Reñé and the Israeli ambassador Alon Bar back in 2014. The routes measure around 151.6 kilometers and are spread over the Spanish provinces of Vall d’Arán, Pallars Sobirà, Alt Urgell, la Cerdanya and l’Alta Ribagorça.

It is a tale of two cities - the legendary duel between haughty, democratic Athens and brutal, unbeaten Sparta. After seven years of bloody conflict, a barren island in a remote corner of Greece becomes the stage for what promises to become a second Thermopylae. Four hundred Spartan soldiers are cut off by enemy ships on a narrow strip of land, starving, without supplies, yet sworn to uphold their indomitable heritage. Meanwhile, all around them, the powerful Athenian Navy masses for the inevitable assault.

Always wanted to raise a bilingual child but struggled with boring language lessons? Then keep reading... Are you sick and tired of seeing your child's eyes glaze over during language learning sessions? Have you tried countless flashcards and apps but nothing seems to stick? Do you finally want to say goodbye to tedious vocabulary drills and discover something that actually works for your little one? Teach Bilingual Words — Chef Croco's Secret Sound Recipes is your answer. Teaching your child a second language doesn't have to be a chore.

Forget the boring textbooks you’ve been using for years about movies, family, and sports! Download this audiobook with dozens of dialogues about this important topic.

In the heart of an old Southern house, Sarah Bennett unearths her family’s chilling connection to a sinister legacy. Driven by a protective instinct for her children, Sarah wrestles with fear and determination as dark secrets unfold. Her son, Ethan, is enchanted by an ethereal melody that beckons him to complete a tune that could either liberate a trapped spirit or plunge him deeper into the house’s malevolent grasp.

Humanity’s choices today have consequences. Experience three possible futures with one cast of characters: speculative fiction or prophecy?

In the same medieval fantasy world where Raina and Bowen had seven sky colors named after them and Clara’s beloved stepsister Kelly of Yule went to veterinary school, there is another tale about the Kingdom of Marigold. In the forest where golden things grew, the being only Mori knew as Rumpelstiltskin grew bored watching the wheat and yarrow grow. One day, Rumpelstiltskin confides in Mori he wants to reinvigorate his endless existence by becoming a father, and right from the start, he sees that Rumpelstiltskin’s desire is no laughing matter.

This is the second book in the Taggart Series where Bar, a wandering dwarf and Tami, a royal elf seek to find a place to make a home. Being chased by king Ellon, these two and their friends seek to escap e to the north where they can get lost in the vast woodlands never to be found by the king. However, things do not go as planned and the newly wedded couple and their friends end up having to make some h ard decisions. Along the way the bracelets of power are found and from this point on, these are important to the plot line of this series.

Weight loss isn’t just about diet and exercise—it starts in the mind. If you’ve struggled with emotional eating, cravings, or motivation, Meditation for Weight Loss offers a powerful solution to help you reprogram your thoughts, reduce stress, and develop a healthier relationship with food and your body.

Elevate your journey to success with the "3-in-1 Bundle: Affirmations for Success" by Sophie Davis. This powerful collection is designed to help entrepreneurs, business professionals, and individuals seeking financial success harness the power of positive thinking and affirmations. Each book in this bundle provides a unique set of affirmations tailored to different aspects of success, ensuring a comprehensive approach to achieving your goals.

Improve your Spanish by learning about climate change! Expand your vocabulary, reading, and speaking skills with this book for intermediate Spanish learners. Learn about a topic that matters—global warming and climate change. Pick up this book if you want to: • Learn new words, expressions, and phrases related to the environment. • Improve your reading skills with the most important topic of our day. • See how people talk in real life in Spanish. • Have some fun while learning. • Learn with a friend (try out the discussion questions). • Get a higher TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS score.

Improve your English by learning about philosophy! Expand your vocabulary, reading, and speaking skills with this book for intermediate-advanced English learners. Learn about a topic that matters—the big questions in Western philosophy.

Once upon an ancient time, a Grecian prince made the goddess Artemis angry by choosing the wrong prey in a hunt. As a consequence, Artemis and Apollo cursed the prince and others involved in the hunt with lives unaffected by time. In the present, Widower Carl Westmore leaves the cottage home he shares with his daughter Vella for a doctor's appointment in the city. When he gets lost, with no money for an Uber, he trespasses on a quiet cursed estate. However, the watchmen Hal and the gardener Kalen grant their guest hospitality. In the morning, Carl plucks a red rose from the cluster of white.

Whether you are looking forward to starting your journey as a Wicca, you desire to have a guide that breaks down Wicca practices into the smallest bit that is easily understandable, or you are only looking forward to understanding what herbs and spells are and how you can harness them to heal the spiritual, mental, or financial aspect of your life, then this is a book you must have.

Some people boldly claim, “Christianity is fine for some, but it isn’t for me”. Others feel it is just outdated and irrelevant. Others see it as a negative, or even dangerous, influence in the world. For better or worse, everyone in the Western world has come into contact with Christianity. We all have some opinion on it.

Many people argue that the presence of evil in the world is proof that God cannot exist, or if he does exist, cannot be good or all-powerful. Greg Welty uses biblical exegesis alongside his experience as a philosopher to present a different conclusion. God, the sovereign Creator and Sustainer of the world, really does work all things for good. A must-listen for anyone struggling with this issue.

Each of us is unique with our own backgrounds, circumstances, hopes, and dreams. But, ultimately, we’re all after the same things: physical and mental health, professional success, fulfilling relationships, and wealth. While these may seem like individual problems requiring individual solutions, and indeed they are often treated as such, at their base these aspirations have a lot in common. If we were to address these issues at the source rather than simply treating each symptom on its own, our lives could become infinitely more fulfilling.