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Miriam Thaggert illuminates the stories of African American women as passengers and as workers on the nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century railroad. As Jim Crow laws became more prevalent and forced Black Americans to "ride Jim Crow" on the rails, the train compartment became a contested space of leisure and work.

In this fable by Aesop, two mice with very different lives highlight the value of simplicity.

A fox and a cat work together to outsmart a group of big, hungry forest animals. This children’s story is based on a traditional folk tale from Ukraine.

In this fairy story from the Netherlands, a boy named Klaas is tempted by fairies who offer him as much cheese as he can eat.

This book will provide you a simple road map to staying healthy, fit and mobile for the remainder of your life. You might say that's all good and a big claim to live up to, and you'd be right. But like I said, it’s a road map which means you have to take a trip on the road less traveled. But don't fear, because if you've read this far then you’re almost there. The cool thing about this program is that if you follow the simple rules and exercises in this book, you'll be amazed at how easy walking down that road less traveled can be.

Featuring cameos by Abby and her kidnapper! A true crime classic that made headlines around the world, shocking and moving everyone including some of the biggest celebrities—among them tough guy crooner Frank Sinatra still pained by his own son's kidnapping a decade before.

Welcome to ancient Rome, where the steps of the Forum are peopled by nubile slave girls and a range of outrageous characters including Lurcio’s owner, Ludicrus Sextus the senator, his wife, Ammonia, his son, Nausius, and his daughter, Erotica. Lurcio attempts to deliver his prologue and begin proceedings before he’s quickly caught up in the myriad of sexual liaisons in all quarters of his master’s house.

Meet June Dennings - her husband died, she's running out of money, there is no good local man left to marry. She takes a giant leap of faith accepts an offer of marriage and a train ticket to becoming a mail-order bride on a faraway dry, dusty desert town of Amarillo to marry a cattle rancher that she had corresponded with only four times and has never met!

More than half the men in this country are affected at some point in their lives by erectile dysfunction. Too many men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer or have difficulty trying to pee. You can add Viagra, Cialis, and penile implants to the conversation and now it just got better! This new frontier approach known as men’s health is the new best practice for getting your sex life back on track. Women are not far behind with persistent problems being sexually aroused, achieving orgasm or dealing with vagina issues such as pain during sex.

Living in the free world is a lot more work than Blue Anders bargained for. While Sam is patient, Baird is not demanding the utmost perfection from his sister before she travels to the O-blood island to destroy the predator. With the crowned prince of Europe declared among the missing, the emperor teams up with Blue to bring his son home.

Over the last few years, many of us were forced to work from home. Whether you are still working from home or going into the office decompression time is key to a healthy life. This book will give you the tools you need to decompress, be more productive and learn some simple ways to make money with your new found time!

Sometimes it’s hard to feel happy when a friend has something we wish we had. In Let’s Be Happy for Each Other, one friend learns how to handle the tricky feeling of jealousy and discovers the joy that comes from supporting others.

"The King" tells the tale of Terry the Tyrannosaurus. Terry has a big ego. He thinks he is the biggest, strongest, and the best. One day he learns a valuable lesson about bragging and being arrogant. Share this story with your children to teach them the value of being humble and thinking before speaking.

This box set puts together Book 1 and 2 of the series - Interlopers and Pictures of Lily - in a single accessible volume.

When a visit from the elusive Everest Sinclair brings more treachery than they could have predicted, Blue knows she must protect both her Vemreaux family and her Wayward family, no matter the cost.

The best-selling creator of the wildly popular award-winning series that travels back in time and to distant lands talks about her books with kids ages 6 and up. The event includes a discussion with the audience.

What happens when a lonely wish meets a little ladybug with a secret sparkle? Penelope discovers more than just a seven-spotted visitor on her windowsill – she finds Lady Lou, a truly terrific friend! Journey with them through a garden bursting with sensory wonders: the scent of sun-warmed roses, the tinkle of wind chimes, the thrill of riding a dandelion seed, and the taste of a shared cookie crumb. This heartwarming tale celebrates the magic of unlikely friendships, the bravery found in small creatures, and the extraordinary adventures waiting just outside your door.

Are you caught in a relentless storm of overthinking, constantly replaying past events and worrying about the future? Break free from this cycle with "Stop Overthinking: A Step-by-Step Guide to Letting Go of Mental Spin." This comprehensive manual helps you achieve inner peace, build stronger relationships, and develop unshakeable resilience.

Val, Sophie, Goldie, Mo, and Lily don’t have a lot in common. Mo is a pious Irish Catholic. Goldie is Jewish. Sophie is a brash irreverent New Yorker. Lily a straight-laced Georgia belle. Val is the meticulous, devious mother hen. Nevertheless, as the five widows have aged, they have become the closest of friends. They have supported each other through illness, trauma, and death. However, Val knows that nothing lasts forever. She learned that the hard way when the love of her life died and left her with nothing but memories. Soon, the same will happen with the others.

Name’s Jess, but my official superhero name is Just Jess. (Just as in justice according to one yappy reporter.) Because I have multiple Gifts, I get to be the poster child for superpowers. Lucky me. (Translation: I get to deal with suited ninnies in stuffy boardrooms, a big fat target on my back, and would-be supervillains who keep popping up like dandelions.) Chasing down bad guys might keep me out of the boardroom (always a plus), but the government head games threaten my sanity and my family.