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Paul was a young French Canadian drawn to a life in the wilderness and trained in the ways of the Wendat and the Shawnee. His dream was to be a coureur de bois, and in 1753, he left his home in Montreal and traveled alone by canoe to the western frontier of New France. Alice was a young woman of English descent living in the remote Jackson River settlement near Fort Dinwiddie, Virginia. Based on a true story, this is an account of how the paths of the young frontiersman from Quebec and the young widow from Virginia intersect and determine the course of their lives.

Throughout his presidency, Donald Trump sought to weaponize American Christianity and use it for his own political benefit. But he could not have done so without the willing assistance of church leaders who were seduced by the prospect of wielding political power in their battle to win the culture war. This audiobook seeks to unravel the strange relationship between Donald Trump and his deluded Christian followers and to explain why Christians from all over the United States would converge on Washington, DC, and storm the US Capitol in the service of a transparent lie.

Lynn Pinchas, a 50-year-old gay man, is approached by a younger man named Mark, who appears out of nowhere and claims he is Lynn’s son. Is this a scam? Apparently, Lynn’s father had taken him to a female prostitute when he was 18 to “prove” his son wasn’t gay. Could Mark’s mother actually be this prostitute? Through DNA testing, various scenarios are revealed as to the authenticity of Mark’s claim. And just when you think you’ve figured out the mystery, a 50-year-old secret held by Lynn’s dead mother is revealed.

Marshal Jack Branson rides into Pueblo, hot on the trail of Caleb Risley and his gang. Risley's gang has kidnapped a wealthy businessman's daughter, Sally, and Branson's job is to bring her back alive. Risley's men lay traps to stop Branson on his ride from Pueblo to Cherry Creek. When Branson finds an ally in Cherry Creek, the two men form a united front, arriving at Risley's hideout and planning a surprise night attack. The only thoughts in Branson's mind are getting Sally safely home, and taking down Risley and his gang of thugs forever.

Writer Rodney Walker paints an engaging portrait of disillusioned high school teens struggling both academically and existentially. In a final attempt to help the students graduate, a radical new biblically based course in home economics is offered, introducing life-changing lessons about family, faith, relationships, and purpose. It's a triumph over tragedy story as a subplot introducing the perils of human trafficking thickens. This story reveals practical applications to family life and friendships that run in stark contrast to a fatherless pop culture.

On July 19, 2010, Newsweek’s lead article was “Creativity in America.” The primary message in the article was that the single greatest shortcoming in American business and education was a dearth of creative thinking. The article also said it could not be taught. I differ with that assessment. My book, Eating a Bear with Its Own Teeth, proves you can teach people to be creative thinkers.

We can't overlook the fact that there are real fights taking place in the spiritual world. We'll begin by taking a look at the battlefield in the present moment. To win fights, it is necessary to comprehend all facets of the battlefield. In light of the daily news reports, it is clear that terrorism is on the rise around the world. There have been more deaths of infants in the United States than in all of history's wars. In the United States, an average of 2,260 newborns are aborted each day. About 58,200 kids in the United States are kidnapped every year.

A speckled box tortoise finished its labored crossing of a rutted and shabby highway. A thin jackrabbit watched the reptile while rubbing its nose with a wrinkled forepaw. In the shadows, a rattlesnake watched both while deciding what it wanted to have for breakfast. And, the car rolled along. The sun drifted sluggishly over tall spiny cactus and haphazardly strung boulders. Blue skies. No problems? That relentless, molten sun beat down upon the weathered and cracked blacktop.

Twenty-five years in the making, this book is a practical strategy for successful prison release. The guidance provided in this book is relevant, concise, and intentionally crafted for individuals soon to be released from prison or jail in the USA. In this book, Tirado unpacks realistic situations guaranteed to present themselves upon release from prison or jail and the most fitting techniques for success. The delivery is respectful, non-judgmental, and easy to follow.

After his wife’s death, Marco Ricci feels all alone. Although he has his sister and her family, Marco wants someone with whom he can share his life. When he meets Katie, he is sure that God has sent him the answer to his prayers.

Major General Greg Newman has always been self-centered and opportunistic-even using WWII as a stepping stone to advance his career. Now that the war is over, he’s looking for a new way to add more stars to his shoulders. Soon Greg is approached about a secret mission spying on a superior officer and a classified research facility. He hopes this job will land him that quick promotion but has reservations about surveilling this officer. Voicing his concern is only met with not-so-subtle threats.

A 13-year-old child serves in the Civil War from July 1861 to June 1862. During that time, he makes friends with other children of the war, travels to places far outside his New Haven home, and has experiences he never thought possible—some exciting and some that give him nightmares. Will he get to go home and see his family again?

In 1947, a peaceful day at home for talented negotiator Ryan Wilcox is rudely interrupted by a phone call from the president. With the help of General Jones and Malcolm Dow, he’s to arrange an interplanetary alliance. It’s an opportunity that Earth can’t afford to miss. But as with any friendship, the beginning stages require a delicate approach. And there’s one issue of “delicacy” that threatens to turn their partnership into an outright war. Will Ryan the wordsmith rise to the challenge and find common ground? Or is it the end of life as we know it?

Jackson Bolger is a new kindergartner at Summit Park Elementary School. Having high-functioning autism is not easy for him. He is a germ freak, and he is sensitive to many other things. This short-chapter audiobook will get you through the life of a K-5 grade kid who has autism. This audiobook is based on the author, Zachary Weber. Some events in this audiobook are fictional.

Paulie Galamb is the hapless hero of this story, no matter if he likes it or not. The unattractive, unassuming divorcee was good at his job as a taste-tester of lab-grown meats, until his body turned against him.