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In 1798, Daniel Dickinson, recently widowed, is shunned by his fellow Quakers when he marries his young servant girl to help with his five small children. He moves his shaken family down the Wilderness Road to the Virginia/Kentucky border. Although determined to hold on to his Quaker ways, and despite his most dearly held belief that slavery is a sin, Daniel becomes the owner of a young boy named Onesimus, setting in motion a twisted chain of events that forever change his children’s lives.

On a Wednesday afternoon, I ask Damian Winters to marry me. To be clear, it's not a proposal. It's a business transaction. I have a sticky family situation, and the simplest way to deal with it is to pay him to be my husband for six months. Damian used to work as an escort so he knows how to keep things professional. We don't have to be friends. We don't even have to get along. I need someone to fill a husband role, and he'll do just fine.

She sold access to her body. She never agreed to be known. Mara Voss has one rule: survive long enough to pay off the debt that is swallowing her life. The Archive makes that possible. For the right price, clients can inhabit a Vessel’s body for a few hours at a time, moving through borrowed senses, borrowed skin, borrowed existence. Mara tells herself it is temporary. Transactional. Necessary. Then one client stops being anonymous. What begins as a pattern becomes a presence. A man who has spent months inside Mara’s life starts appearing outside it — in hallways, bookstores, ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Band of Brothers and D-Day, the definitive book on Lewis and Clark’s exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, the most momentous expedition in American history and one of the great adventure stories of all time. In 1803 President Thomas Jefferson...

If you're thinking about buying a dental practice, you must listen to this book. Thousands of dentists go through the process of buying a dental practice every year. Did they choose a good practice? Did they buy at the right price? Did they buy at the right time? The stakes are high to get the right answers to those questions.

Imagine this scenario...In 1802, 30,000 French troops were sailing toward New Orleans to empower French expansion into North America. The United States Army had just over 3,000 troops. President Thomas Jefferson wrote, “France possessing herself of Louisiana...is the embryo of a tornado which will burst on the countries on both shores of the Atlantic and involve in its effects their highest destinies.” When Napoleon sent those 30,000 troops toward New Orleans, thankfully, he gave them an errand to run on the way to New Orleans. A slave rebellion had taken control of the profitable ...

If you are interested in tax savings strategies for investing in real estate, or you are looking to learn about how a self-directed IRA or other retirement plan can help you save money - look no further. This book will outline the basics of different retirement plans, define what makes a plan self-directed, goes over the process for purchasing real estate in a self-directed plan, reviews common pitfalls to avoid, and more. All of this in a language you can understand.

She’s fleeing the secrets of her dangerous past. A swashbuckling privateer is her last hope. And the Inquisition is closing in… Captain Ethan Becket, a former Charles Town minister, sails the seas as a privateer, leaving behind the God who took everything from him. When his sister is taken by his enemies, he sets off to Cartagena in pursuit. Little does he expect his new Spanish governess to stow away on his ship. Yet her offer of help to free his sister is too tempting to pass up. And her beauty, both inside and out, is too attractive for his embittered heart to protect itself against....

The wannabe-cool, Tamil-nerd vibes of Never Have I Ever meet the hidden life of Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim in this funny, poignant coming-of-age middle grade debut from Maria Marianayagam. A Sri Lankan boy’s life spirals out of control when he wins a prize in a stolen candy bar...

A true pivotal moment in American history, the Louisiana Purchase redefined the boundaries of the United States and recharted the course of its history. The story behind it transcends borders.

Book One of the Spinning Jenny series. "I guess I'll name you Jenny, something I can say easy. That was my mammy's name, anyway. Jenny. You be Jenny from now on..." Cornelius Carson's mother cautioned him never to own slaves, but in 1830s Louisiana, land and slaves are proof of a man's worth. At 23 Cornelius is ambitious, and in love. He owns one elderly slave, Malachi, and a small cotton farm along Bayou Cocodrie. And he plans to marry Stephanie Coqterre, daughter of a wealthy Natchez planter. He needs another field-hand, but prices are high. So when a trader brings a coffle of smuggled ...

Suppose the more than one million square miles of present-day states were never legally acquired by the United States. What would happen if a president decided to “make things right” and reverse those acquisitions?

Do you know the WHOLE story about the Louisiana Purchase? From the first Europeans and Native Americans to its purchase from France and first explorations? Some people thought it cost too much and was too much land, while others saw it as the future of the United States. Who was right? Did France even have the right to sell the Louisiana Territory to the US? How did the Louisiana Territory go from being a vast wilderness to the central states? How did things end up the way they are today?

In a move to disrupt our materialistic society and shed light on the consequences of pervasive greed, reclusive billionaire Victor Emanuel Jovis launches a free online game of chance that sparks a frenzy of worldwide participation. No Purchase Necessary irresistibly entices gamers with its triple appeal—no cost to play, the allure of speculative gains, and a staggering prize for one fortunate winner. As the game takes on a life of its own with a relentlessly spreading popularity, more than a billion players invest countless hours chasing financial rewards, ultimately plunging the global ...

Looking for that ever elusive way to obtain Professional and Financial Freedom? Learn the tactics that the millionaire dealmakers use to obtain freedom we only dream about. The process of Buying a Business without experience and without risky one’s capital is explained in a sequential and easy to apply format. Arturo Henriquez is a successful entrepreneur, consultant, coach and sought after speaker. Has taken 25 years of entrepreneurship and deal making and condensed it into a methodology to buying businesses. By following his simple and proven, step by step process you are really ...

Buying a home is one of the ultimate proofs of your financial discipline and success. But behind all the glamor and excitement is a challenging process. You have to look for houses, inspect them, make offers, and make do with what you can afford. The thing is, a lot of these activities only become successful if the buyer and the REALTOR are in a good working relationship. I wrote this book to enlighten you about the activities that happen behind the buying process. There are so many people involved in the real estate industry. It would help buyers like you if you knew what to do before you ...

Are You a law student, real estate professional, or attorney working on real estate transactions law? Then this comprehensive study guide is just for you! It helps you master real estate transactions law, from contract formation to closing! Clear concise guide covers key concepts, principles, and rules that govern real estate transactions: Contract law and formation Property rights and interests Title searches and insurance Financing and mortgage law Closing procedures and documentation Ace Your Exams and Succeed in Your Career! Whether you are preparing for final exams, the bar examination...

Are you on a never-ending quest to make the perfect clothing purchase? Do you spend your shopping trips wandering aimlessly around the mall, searching for those elusive pieces that will make your wardrobe perfect? Are you tired of ordering clothes online, excited for their arrival, only to be disappointed when you try them on? How many times have you bought clothes you "thought you loved" and bought pieces you "thought were perfect" only to find them hanging, unworn in your closet months and years later... If you’re ready to break the cycle of buying clothes you never wear (and often ...

Flipping Houses Fast: Mastering Property Purchase, Rehab, and Sales for Profit. Ever considered the potential of house flipping? With the dynamic shifts in the housing market, there lies a lucrative path to rapid profits. The key? Expert strategies and in-depth knowledge. Unveiling Expert Techniques: Dive deep with this comprehensive guide, elucidating strategies and insights essential for mastering property purchase, rehab, and sales in today's market. Beyond the aesthetics, grasp the foundational principles of house flipping. Learn the intricacies of the real estate realm and get equipped...

This book is a history of the team that explored the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase territory from 1804-06 while seeking the elusive Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean. The expedition took place shortly after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, and consisted of a select group of U.S. Army volunteers under the command of Captain Meriwether Lewis and his close friend, Second Lieutenant William Clark.