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The United States has always been a nation of immigrants - and now you can learn all about the amazing people who’ve helped shape it, with this history book for kids age 9-12. Home of the Brave: An American History Book for Kids gives you an exciting and engaging look into the lives and contributions of these incredible individuals.   

Catherine L. Knowles has written White Dove, an epic story of love, betrayal, hate, and survival set against the tumultuous background of the Civil War and General Sherman’s Scorch the Earth campaign. At the center of the tale is a former bordello business manager Mollie “Sissy” Greenleaf, a “spitfire” loud, outspoken woman. Sissy finds herself in the middle of a heated courtroom battle to defend the honor of her deceased best friend and confidant Mollie Teal and her estate.

Lola Sphinx's life as a witch has always been rather normal. That is, until a non-magical man from the 1960s wound up stuck in her world. When Detective Dereck gets a little jealous, he takes Lola out on a lunch date to talk about her new friend, whom she has cleverly disguised as an elf. But when one of the servers winds up dead, can Dereck put his jealousy aside to work along with Lola to find the killer at large?

Lola Sphinx is beyond excited when she learns her mermaid best friend Nawfar has inherited a magical ring that allows her to walk on land for short periods of time. Along with the young fairy Thicket, they head out on a hike and come upon a strange, magical gate that opens up into a new world. While enjoying themselves at a roller rink, the local DJ is suddenly murdered, and somehow, Lola, Nawfar, and Thicket find themselves in the middle of everything, while also trying to get back home in time before Nawfar reveals her true identity!

Lola, a friendly young witch in the magical town of Warlor, has just opened up the towns first potions shop, along with elderly man-fairy, Pim-Pim. After Lola is asked out on a date by the handsome warlock, detective Dereck, they decide to attend the grand Spring Welcome celebration. However, all is not as well as it seems. Due to some unusual circumstances surrounding a sudden death, her best friend, Nawfar (who happens to be a mermaid), is accused of murder!

Jake was impressed by Chris, who he met in night school. She was educated and appeared to be very independent and self-confident. After they married he was uncomfortable with the unusually close relationship that she had with her daddy. He loved her but every little thing about her that he didn’t like was magnified, from her plowshare legs to her snippy superiority. Divorce was beginning to look like a very tempting option. When Chris told him she was pregnant, he knew he needed to man up and be responsible for their baby. 

As the wedding of the century unfolds, trouble erupts to bring more devastation to Sophie's world. A prophecy is revealed that could turn everything around. Relationships will be tested beyond normal limits, but can Sophie resist the temptation to give up when she feels her world is falling apart? Making decisions is never an easy task, but one decision of betrayal is made that could have drastic consequences. She must see past her emotions to help save their world from another evil that wants to keep her from possessing power greater than ever before.

A dress causes a huge debate across the world as some see it as black and blue and others see it as white and gold. The white and gold people suddenly start to get even stranger visions and develop super human abilities making the black and blue people seem old and inadequate. The government try to quarantine and control their power but the white and gold people react setting the stage for a war between the rival groups.

Constantly thinking about food? Do you have the feeling that you often lose control when you're eating? Don't worry! You are not the only one! Listen, and you will find out what controls the hunger and what are the most efficient remedies that you can try out. Even though it seems impossible to control your everlasting hunger just by listening to an audiobook, I'm sure that you will believe it.

Scottsdale’s favorite investigator, Laura Black, returns in a new thrilling romantic mystery. This time around, she’s hot on the trail of a treasure chest full of priceless jewelry. Unfortunately, so are both the bad guys and the FBI. The client’s a guy from Chicago and he seems to have more secrets than answers. Things go from bad to worse when Laura stumbles across yet another dead body. 

Do you feel like you have reached a dead end in your life? Do you have dreams, but lack motivation? People believe that motivation is something that happens on its own; that one day they’re going to wake up feeling motivated and ready to change their lives. And they couldn’t be more wrong. Motivation is something you have to create for yourself, and this self-help book is going to show you how. You’re the Only Life Coach You Need will teach you the challenging yet incredibly rewarding art of self-motivation.

Nine months after removing the Reaper in the Tree from his throne, Clarence, Wakoba, and Jessi have struggled to adjust back to their normal lives. Ever since he was marked by the Pit, Clarence has been tormented by nightmares. With the return of color, the tensions between mortals and reapers increased. The need for the unpleasant guardians of Ganedyn has diminished. Now that the End was trapped in the in-between, the right to enter Ganedyn has become a blessing once more.

After uncovering a murder hidden for centuries, she embarked on a deadly mission that led to several other exciting and almost deadly adventures. Now, as Sadie finally feels at home with her role as mediator and friendships with Noah and Lucy, a twist brings everything crashing down. Uncovering a mystery that has plagued the residents of Roanoke for centuries, Sadie takes on a job she may not even be able to solve. In Wicked Endings, the fourth installment of the Wicked Cries series, Sadie must fight the biggest battle and mystery she has ever encountered.

What would you pay for half a huge duplex, ideally located and completely furnished with beautiful antiques that you could take with you, free of charge, if you ever move? The answer is - next to nothing. But why? Allison Pilch discovers that what initially seems idyllic carries a horrific hidden cost. With neighbors she hears but never sees, a creepy room that she keeps locked, and a new boss with a disturbing affliction; Allison will have her sanity stretched to the limit. Oh, and let’s not forget a steadily growing, but inexplicable dread that arrives out of nowhere.

Death seems to follow 17-year-old Sadie Sanders everywhere she goes - literally. As a mediator to the dead, she must constantly face fighting demons and the occasional angry dead girl. After a dangerous and almost deadly first year in Salem, Sadie's parents decided to send her away for the summer to visit her Aunt Morgan in the small town of Nicholasville, Kentucky. After uncovering a murder hidden for centuries, she embarked on a deadly mission to solve the crime while trying to enjoy her summer vacation.

Sadie Sanders believed her life couldn't get any worse when her parents moved her from sunny California to gloomy Salem, Massachusetts. Of course, Sadie was wrong - dead wrong. After a dangerous and almost deadly first year in Salem, Sadie's parents decide to send her away for the summer to visit her Aunt Morgan in the small town of Nicholasville, Kentucky.

When Margaret Hamilton’s father rescues Elizabethan manuscripts from a flooded tomb, he asks his daughter’s former fiancé Stephen to help decipher them, bringing the couple back together again. When they uncover links between the buried papers and Shakespeare’s Macbeth, ruthless art and antiquities thieves scheme to take the priceless papers at any cost.

The writings herein describe pride and dissect into its history, victims, pitfalls, consequences, and the subsequent destruction it brings. All these points to the grand advice - humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. (James 4:10) Pride is a prevalent human weakness. It is a vice and a character that has seen many people move from grace to grass. Pride is hereby treated as a Peddler since it offers a delusional satisfaction which is very temporary: just like a drug.

Making it through middle school can seem daunting. New teachers, difficult subjects, and more homework crowd your attention. But never fear! Maya is here. Maya is a middle schooler just like you. She's been there and done that. Follow Maya's manual to ensure a successful middle school career. Parents and students will benefit from listening.

 For 16-year-old Sadie Sanders, dealing with the dead is growing tiresome, especially when they expect her to be their messenger from the afterlife. But when her family moves to Salem, Massachusetts, and she finds the diary of a young girl named Elizabeth who was accused of witchcraft, she may need some help.