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Jesse James left behind secret diaries and coded treasure maps. Working to decrypt these maps, Daniel J. Duke - the great-great-grandson of Jesse James - reveals hidden treasures yet to be recovered as well as connections between the infamous train robber and Freemasonry, the Knights Templar, the Founding Fathers, and Jewish mysticism.

An excerpt from Emma & Captain Lakehorn: At some point, the lack of air from keeping my breath shallow must’ve made me pass out or the sheer exhaustion after such an exciting evening made me drift off to a dreamless sleep that abruptly ended with a sharp “Who’re you?” The slight accent had a gruffness to it that surprised me, but was also much lighter than how I imagined a pirate would talk. My eyes fluttered open and I jumped to my feet, smoothing my dress out as I stammered out an apology. I kept my eyes down at the ground and hoped this wasn’t the last day of my life. A warm, ...

I wanted to capture the charm of a small town, but instead, I found much more. As a journalist in the town of Silverdale Springs, I'm on a mission to unravel its captivating appeal. Until I cross paths with the irresistible local mechanic Tristan Reynolds. A single dad with a heart as sturdy as the engines he works on. Amid constant quibbles and unexpected chemistry, we find ourselves drawn to each other.

Jenna hasn't been interested in anyone for a long time, but suddenly a guy in an elevator catches her eye and her breath. When she finds out he's her best friend's dad, will she follow her heart? An Excerpt from Seduced By My Best Friend's Dad: “Earth to Jenna!” Britney’s voice snapped me back to reality the next day at work. “Sorry, late night,” I muttered, barely able to focus. All I could think about was Adam—his intense gaze, his touch, the tension that had hung between us all through dinner. I’d been fantasizing about him nonstop, and it was becoming a problem. “...

Perhaps you have suffered a life-altering loss and have wounds to heal. Still Breathing: My Journey with Love, Loss, and Reinvention, by Katie Joy Duke, explores how vulnerability is a source of power, how acceptance forges a path to freedom, and how creativity heals. Still Breathing: My Journey with Love, Loss, and Reinvention speaks to bereaved parents, families, and grieving individuals willing to shine a light on their love and their loss.

What Every Marriage Must Know is made to enlighten married couples and individuals who are interested in marriage and the importance that God has placed on it.

This collection of narratives, all told by people who were actually part of the American Civil War, was first published in 1885 and was received very well by the public, who caused it to have a further five reprints during the next few years. You'll hear about a number of famous escapades that took place during the Civil War, from a civilian with Unionist sympathies but living in the South, through to the unparalleled locomotive chase that inspired Buster Keaton's all time classic silent movie The General.

This is celebrated architect Ken Tate’s creative memoir about his life. Beginning with his days growing up in Columbus, Mississippi, where he was surrounded by beautiful Greek Revival houses, the book journeys through Ken’s upbringing as a creative adolescent to his early days at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta where he started his architectural collegiate career. There, Ken struggled to keep up with the hard-edged modernism being taught in school and longed to design beautiful houses with soul.

Jesse James and many other Old West outlaws were much more than just wild cowboys. As author Daniel Duke—the great-great-grandson of Jesse James—reveals, James and other infamous outlaws were part of a larger organization, centuries old, that has affected U.S. history from the small, rural streets of early America to the highest levels of the nation’s government, with continuing influence to this day.

Nineteen humorous sci-fi stories telling of the man who saved the world (kind of), and the man who didn’t, the laptop that discovered it is self-aware, the puzzling Christmas message from outer space, the unluckiest man on Earth, and the spur-of-the-moment decision that doomed mankind.

A podcast where we discuss topics on Epilepsy with neurology experts to provide information for everyday people!

Based on the gut-wrenching true story of the author’s grandfather’s childhood, seven-year-old Thomas is thrown into the darkness of captivity. Although the cascading darkness is intent on breaking his spirit, Thomas’ resourcefulness and faith keep him alive amid the direst of conditions. In a forest full of enemies, a ray of hope comes from an unexpected, mysterious source. The long, treacherous journey is far from over, but the hope of a new day is on the horizon.

This audiobook is the ultimate resource for anyone interested in starting a travel business. From increased flexibility and freedom to opportunities for personal and professional growth, you'll learn about the top 10 reasons to start a travel business and how to get started.

Institutionalized is the latest anthology from the creators of The Better Off Dead series. This installment brings you stories of the mentally unbalanced, the damaged and disturbed, and the criminally insane. Some are locked up. Some are not. We recommend you sleep with one eye open.

The first doctor-written guide to becoming a dad. Combines the medical knowledge of a health-care professional with real-life experience. At this crucial life moment, knowledge is power, but you probably know less than you think: what's a cervix? Can we still have sex? Why's the midwife doing that? How do I make up a bottle and is that poo normal? Dad's role is more important than you might ever have imagined, so what can you do to help?

Collected in one place, The Bodyguard Series 1-4! Julie is betrayed by her father when he sells her to the Russian mafia family he's worked for as a bag-man for twenty years. She finds this out from the cadre of giant Russian men waiting in her kitchen after class, and when one of them is left behind to 'watch the asset,' she finds herself... Intrigued. Excited. Because Ivan does something to her insides no one else ever has, and before long he's going to be doing even more to her heart.... And maybe the rest of her as well. Julie could never expect the winding path they're forced to take ...

Die Weltklasse-Pokerspielerin Annie Duke zeigt, wie Sie sich mit Unsicherheiten anfreunden und dadurch bessere Entscheidungen treffen können. Manchmal entscheidet der Zufall, manchmal Geschicklichkeit das gilt nicht nur für den Erfolg beim Pokern, sondern auch im Leben: Die besten Entscheidungen führen nicht immer zum besten Ergebnis, denn es gibt immer ein Element des Glücks, das man nicht kontrollieren, und Informationen, die man nicht wissen kann.

FedNow is a real-time payment service being developed by the US Federal Reserve to enable faster, more efficient, and secure payments. This audiobook provides an in-depth look at FedNow, covering its features, implementation and rollout, impact on financial institutions, businesses, and consumers, regulatory landscape and compliance, security and privacy considerations, and future outlook.

Vampires, werewolves, and mummies...oh my! Tired of the same old zombie stories? Want something different? Stitched Smile Publications presents Unleashed: Monsters Vs. Zombies, a collection sure to satisfy your craving along with a mash-up of your favorite monsters going head-to-head with every type of zombie you can imagine.

A podcast exploring the human side of research collaborations between Duke faculty and undergraduate students.