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Sophie Stearns and her search dog, Belle, flee to the mountains that feed her soul to find God and straight into the arms of the one man she could truly love. If only he didn't hate her. Widowed and buried in debt, Sophie Stearns is not going to pin her dreams on a man again—even if Patrick O'Brien is the man of her dreams. Patrick O'Brien learned the hard way city girls will rip a man's heart out to get what they want. After his ex-wife's betrayal, he bolted to the Adirondacks to lick his wounds and forge a new life protecting the fragile mountain ecosystem from development.

In the latest fruit of a brilliant career, Michael Nagler argues that nonviolence - not just as a tactic but as a way of being - is the only way to unite deeply divided people and enable progressive movements and leaders of all stripes to fulfill their promise and potential. So many of the problems that beset us - war, poverty, isolation, and the climate crisis - have their roots in an old story about the universe: We are purposeless matter in a random void, and scarcity, competition, and violence are inevitable.

This book by a noted PhD historian is one of the best books available about historical relations between the United States and Mexico. It shines new light on reasons for the US invasion of Mexico in 1846, opposition by Abraham Lincoln and other politicians to the unjustified and unconstitutional decision by President Polk to go to war, the importance of the ensuing war against Mexico, the resulting territorial seizures by the United States, the impact both nationally and internationally to both countries, and more.

John Bingham was the architect of the rebirth of the United States following the Civil War. A leading antislavery lawyer and congressman from Ohio, Bingham wrote the most important part of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which guarantees fundamental rights and equality to all Americans. He was also at the center of two of the greatest trials in history, giving the closing argument in the military prosecution of John Wilkes Booth’s coconspirators for the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and in the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson.

Personal growth is what The Definitive Values Book is all about! There's nothing more empowering than having your value system organized and logically set into a system that never fails you. After reading, you'll get that and more! You'll understand the keys to self-improvement on a wholesale level that propels you into your respective future with confidence, dignity, and a better knowledge base about yourself, your needs, and all of the other people in your world. Imagine having the life you always envisioned for yourself!

Edward Snowden riskierte alles, um das System der Massenüberwachung durch die US-Regierung aufzudecken. Jetzt erzählt er seine Geschichte. "Mein Name ist Edward Snowden. Sie halten dieses Buch in Händen, weil ich etwas getan habe, das für einen Mann in meiner Position sehr gefährlich ist: Ich habe beschlossen, die Wahrheit zu sagen." Mit 29 Jahren schockiert Edward Snowden die Welt: Als Datenspezialist und Geheimnisträger für NSA und CIA deckt er auf, dass die US-Regierung heimlich das Ziel verfolgt, jeden Anruf, jede SMS und jede E-Mail zu überwachen.

Desiree Le Mire ran into the cave, anxious to explore, tempted by the legends of Inca gold. Harry Lamar and his brother Paul had no choice but to follow. After all, they could not let the beautiful dancer enter the black depths alone. Others lived there, however, protecting the gold of their ancestors, others now misshapen after generations of living underground. That was why no one who entered the cave ever emerged into daylight. But no one who had entered was as beautiful as Desiree - or as determined as the Lamars.

The semester has begun, and Professor Johnathan Daniels welcomes his next batch of students into his classroom. He teaches the capstone business communications course at State U, one of the most valuable classes a student can take. As senior Aaron Woods takes his seat, he has no idea the wealth of knowledge, skills, and communication tools he's about to receive that will help him conquer life after graduation.

Negotiation is a skill people need to use every day. In this audio exclusive, learn the negotiation skills required to navigate difficult situations that arise in everyday life. From buying a car to purchasing a home, one needs to know how to effectively negotiate, especially when the other party is a seasoned professional. Harvard professor Joshua N. Weiss, PhD, gives us to tools to negotiate when we have a major stake in the game or when we're perceived as the "weak consumer."

Start building your legacy as a leader by voicing your confidence, courage, and commitment. Life is too short to not use your voice!

Gladys needed something even she didn’t understand. She married her first husband when she was 20, and her second husband only 14 months later. The second marriage lasted only two years, the third less than 16 months. Leslie Lincoln was her fifth, and Dr. Broadhurst became her sixth. But what desperate need drove her to go from marriage to marriage? Then what dark mindset moved her and her young cowboy chauffeur to commit murder?

Secrets are diseases, and my life is full of them. Going back to where I grew up solved nothing. Coming back home brought no peace. And now, as I look over Anton's last piece of property, I still have no peace. My godfather's death brought a woman into my life. But a stupid argument ripped her away. I can't stop thinking about her. Wondering about her. Dreaming about her. All I know is I have to see her. I have to feel her body pressed against me again.

Die Lakefront Billionaires sind zurück! Der krönende Abschluss der spicy Romance-Reihe von TikTok-Sensation und SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautorin Lauren Asher.

A collection of quick morning and evening prayers that will enrich your commitment to God and personal connection to the Christian tradition and the entire church, A Morning and Evening Prayerbook provides a framework for prayerful devotions with two prayers for each day of the year. The morning prayers are ideal for encouraging your heart for the approaching day's activities and challenges while the evening prayers will help you close each day with reverence, gratitude, and reflection.

In this unique retreat, you will join the Master of The Cloud of Unknowing, who will guide you into a powerful encounter with the hidden, living God. Written during the turbulence of 14th-century England, this mystical text and its anonymous author capture some of the most profound contemplative teachings of Christianity.

A stunning health crisis only further fuels Ella Sheridan's wounded spirit. Now, the nation will learn of yet another setback for the daughter of the first female vice president. Ignoring strict security mandates against commercial travel, Ella books herself on a flight to Los Angeles to share her difficult news with a trusted friend. An undeniably fateful encounter with a handsome photographer onboard rocks Ella to her core. In the midst of her personal crisis, the intense attraction to Dezi is too potent for either to ignore. On the brink of a spontaneously romantic breakthrough, a ruthless plot for vengeance takes shape.

The play takes place in Russia in the 1820s, in the house of the old Moscow master Paul Afanasevich Famusov, who has feudal beliefs and is an ardent opponent of education. Suddenly his former pupil Alexander A. Chatsky arrives, who had long been in love with Famusov's daughter, Sophia. He cannot wait to meet her.

A feminist anthology inspired by legendary Cosmopolitan editor Helen Gurley Brown’s Sex and the Single Girl, featuring twenty-four new essays on the triumphs and heartbreaks of modern singlehood from acclaimed and bestselling authors, including Kristen Arnett, Morgan Parker, Evette Dionne, and Melissa Febos.

Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism, this topic-driven book offers clear, concrete language and compelling imagery to introduce the concept of justice. This book aims to ground the idea of justice within the responsibilities and benefits of being part of a healthy community.

Move through your divorce strategically with ease instead of stress. You can be strategic and confident, not emotional, in navigating your divorce process. How? With the right answers to your questions you can dominate the divorce process instead of it dominating you. Author, Jadinah Gustave, is an experienced, compassionate, communicative, relentless, and assertive divorce attorney. She does not skip steps.