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The true story of the Edelweiss Pirates, working-class teenagers who fought the Nazis by whatever means they could. Fritz, Gertrud, and Jean were classic outsiders: Their clothes were different, their music was rebellious, and they weren’t afraid to fight. But they were also Germans living under Hitler, and any nonconformity could get them arrested or worse. As children in 1933, they saw their world change. Their earliest memories were of the Nazi rise to power and of their parents fighting Brownshirts in the streets, being sent to prison, or just disappearing.

When adult Levonne Gaddy returns to the rural North Carolina community where she was born and raised to attend her mother's funeral, the director bars her entry to the viewing room, assuming she is white and therefore not related to the “colored” woman in the coffin. A sad, funny, and poignant story of childhood emerges as memories surface of racism and of the dysfunctional family life she left behind. Turmoil during the 1960s' racial integration of southern schools fill her mind, as do the challenges of her first job, at age 11, as the live-in caregiver for an elderly white woman.

In lively prose that is as engaging as it is illuminating, Dattner tells a host of true stories of those he has worked with - from the woman who was so scapegoated by her colleagues that she decided to quit, to the clueless boss who was too quick to blame his staff. He shares a wealth of insight from the study of human evolution and psychology to reveal the underlying reasons why people are so prone to blaming and credit-grabbing; it's not only human nature, it's found throughout the animal kingdom.

Growing in a small Texas town in the midst of the Great Depression, pummeled by the mighty dust storms so devastating that the region was known as the “Dust Bowl”, and coping with a diagnosis of tuberculosis at age 15, Jimmy Ray Lewis and his family experienced hardship, loss, and community rejection. This audiobook is the story of forgiveness, family strength, and faith that life would be better if they could just “keep on keeping on”.

Stretching your paycheck to make ends meet at the end of the month can sometimes be quite tricky. Most people feel that they are never earning enough or living life to the fullest. No one would mind having more money. Whether you are living paycheck to paycheck or already doing well financially, having more money (legally of course!) is hardly ever a bad thing. This book will teach you how to have your money begin to work for you! 

Do you want to know all of the important facts about Barack Obama? Among many other things, the 44th US president battled a global economic crisis, pulled troops out of war-torn Iraq, and introduced a universal health-care system. This fantastic audiobook gives you the information you need to know about President Obama in handily organized sections.

What is Cricket and how did it come about? What and more importantly who is involved in this sport? The 150 trivia questions audiobook brings hours of entertainment and fun knowledge about this amazing game.

This audiobook contains prayers and thoughts that I’ve had throughout my life, and which I think address most of the situations that we go through during our everyday lives. Listen to poems such as “The Hell-Bound Train”, “Easier Done Than Said”, and “The Corner Stone”. Sharing some visions and dreams I’ve had throughout my life, these poems also contain some observations about the stages we go through during our lifespan, some humorous and some serious.

From the KGB to the Kremlin: a multidimensional portrait of the man at war with the West. Where do Vladimir Putin's ideas come from? How does he look at the outside world? What does he want, and how far is he willing to go? The great lesson of the outbreak of World War I in 1914 was the danger of misreading the statements, actions, and intentions of the adversary. Today, Vladimir Putin has become the greatest challenge to European security and the global world order in decades.

Trouble comes in all guises, something undercover Fish and Wildlife Service Agent Mark Kincaid knows better than most. As he recovers from a gunshot wound in the tiny coastal town of Redfish, Texas, the last thing he expects to find is trouble...especially of the female variety. Cat Randolph is everything Mark shouldn’t want, but does. The enticing wild-bird rehabilitator is beautiful, feisty, and definitely intriguing. But when evidence about the huge bird-smuggling ring Mark has been working on for years is uncovered practically in Cat’s backyard, she becomes a suspect.

Besides the slower, friendlier pace of a small town practice, the attractions drawing Dr. Jay Kincaid to tiny coastal Redfish, Texas, are his brother and his family — and the intriguing woman he’s never forgotten. Jay hit it off with fascinating single mom Gail Summers at his brother’s wedding five years ago. He soon discovers she’s just as pretty and even more alluring now than she was when they first met.  

After a disastrous ride forces world champion saddle bronc rider Chase Walker back to his family's ranch to recuperate, he's happy to distract himself for a night with a mysterious, gorgeous woman. It should have just been a one-night stand, but she's unforgettable. Thanks to her cheating ex-fiance, Ella Slade is done with rodeo cowboys...until she meets a sexy cowboy who catches a thief who stole her purse. What harm can one night of indulgence do? A lot, apparently, because when she arrives at her interview for a ranch manager job, Chase turns out to be her prospective boss.

Rancher Marshall Walker isn't looking for a woman - not permanently, anyway. He's plenty busy raising beautiful Walker paint horses that are in high demand across Texas. But when his sister's gorgeous friend arrives for an extended visit, he's not opposed to exploring what could happen. He knows his heart is safe - Jaclyn Carson is a city girl, and he's country through and through. 

We have two co-hosts; Russell, is located in SC/VA and Bobby, is located in TX/AL. Russell has a background in education, coaching, and 35 years in the sporting goods and apparel business, owning his own independent sales representation company. Bobby is a veteran of the USAF, and has a 33 year career in consumer packaged goods sales and marketing management. Yes, they are both Baby Boomers, and know without a doubt that "Boomers Know Best"! Lol.Interview style format with very interesting & successful guests from an array of different careers and businesses discussing their Secrets of Success...

World famous metal artist Gabe Walker is elated when the woman he's loved since high school strolls into his workshop to ask him out on a date. But there's a catch - it's with another woman. Gabe has no trouble saying no to that date, but with Chantel? The answer's always hell yes. With two failed relationships behind her, Chantel Chandler wants to keep things light. She's recently back in Whiskey River, Texas, and is determined to pick up the pieces of her life. But her casual friendship with Gabe quickly combusts into an intensely hot affair with an unexpected surprise.

Where'd my instruction manual go??? I know we've all wondered that about parenting and homeschooling! Join us as we chat about the big stuff and everything in-between! Helping homeschoolers with practical teaching tips to find all they need to Homeschool and Love it!!

A mother / daughter duo having candid conversations about love, relationships, loss, and intimacy. The podcast is an in-depth conversation about every facet of life and how we as people are capable of not only conquering the most challenging moments but thriving with a spirit of constant renewal and abundance.

From the Chicago School: "This tale is thorough, thoughtful, even-handed, and highly readable. All economists, of whatever school, will find it both instructive and entertaining." - Milton FriedmanFrom the Austrian School:"In this upbeat tale of two schools, Skousen gives us a delightful blend of theory, history, and political science, and shows that there is much common ground and scope for development." - Roger W. Garrison

In the nutshell, Job Interview Patterns solves the mystery that often crops up in any job interview: "Why am I being asked this question?" Knowing what the interviewer is looking for will build confidence and lead the job seeker to the most effective answer. Toward this end, we have analyzed thousands of interview questions and have prepared best answers to 100 most common behavioral interview questions to share with you.

New technologies, patterns, and frameworks are being developed every year so it's hard to stay up-to-date. This audiobook is intended to help to bridge that gap. The book does not provide secret recipes or uncover new patterns. The goal was to create a guide that provides a conventional overview of key .NET software development topics and helps formalize definitions of concepts such as the .NET Framework, Object-Oriented Programming, and design patterns.