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This is a collection of remarkable personal accounts of a variety of American Civil War incidents, from both Union and Confederate perspectives. These vivid and absorbing reminiscences provide an inside view of many fascinating events of the time, shedding light on our shared past and illuminating the character and point of view of those who lived through an extraordinary time in our nation's history. Enjoy these excursions back through the mists of time, recounted by those who were there.

Sophia, a world-class figure skater, returns to Aaron Jackson's arms, proposes to him, and he accepts. Now, she insists he come to England, at least for a two-week visit and to formalize their engagement. Aaron balks. He's got a ranch to run. Ultimately, though, he reluctantly agrees and finds himself a fish out of water and Sophia a completely different woman than the one he fell in love with.

Survivors trapped in a sunken vessel find themselves hunted through the depths by a deadly adversary. A skeptical journalist discovers the sinister inhabitants of a fake haunted house are all too real. And a husband commits murder to protect his wife, only to learn he has created something even more dangerous....

Ethan Dawson, a former Army Ranger turned investigative reporter, thought exposing a network of white-collar criminals would be his ultimate story. But when corruption within the legal system allows his wife and daughters’ killers to walk free, Ethan finds himself at a crossroad between justice and revenge. His experience and rage lead him to pursue vigilante justice, unveiling a darker underbelly of criminal influence and forcing him into hiding. With enemies on his trail, Ethan escapes by train, befriending a young mother and her children as cover. He finds sanctuary in the secluded ...

Raymond Reynolds is a fetish photographer, or at least that’s what he’s striving to be; currently, he makes a minimal living as an office temp. He feels like a failure in everything but his art. Until a mysterious invitation arrives at the gallery showing his collection. The Melinoe Research Institute has invited him to participate in a research study involving male sexuality and sexual response. It seems one of their members saw his show and thought he might be a good candidate. Ray’s heard of The Melinoe Club. One of his fetish models mentioned it as very elite, very expensive femdom club.

Pack your suitcase for the final magical adventure at the Strangeworlds Travel Agency! Flick and Jonathan have faced countless dangers in their roles as part of the Strangeworlds Society and come out alive on the other side. But what do they really know about the Society they are risking their...

Secrets About Growth Hormone shows you how growth hormone levels drop as we get older, when to intervene, and what treatment options are available to optimize your health. Carefully listen to this audiobook before making any decisions about using GH supplements.

In Whispering Woods, where shadowy forest secrets linger and animals speak beneath the moonlight, young wolf Kira stands at the crossroads between safety and a destiny she cannot ignore. As a mysterious howl summons wolves to the sanctuary’s edge, Kira feels an ancient connection pull her toward an impossible quest—a quest that might just save their world. But the woods are changing. The ruthless wolf Raina spreads fear and division, threatening the fragile balance between civilization and wildness. Ancient alliances falter, and the once-vibrant sanctuary is dying.

For the past 20 years, Nola has watched King Matthias destroy her homeland, turning it into a barren wasteland, and the only magic left in their kingdom is bound to the enchanted crystal of his crown. Though hope lies across the Portland Sea, in the heart of the Fae and Elven Kingdom, Nola has one minor problem: She’s a siren who has never used her tail. All she’s ever known is the land beneath her feet.

Affluence, autonomy, safety, and power. These are the central values of the American dream. But are they actually compatible with Jesus' command to love our neighbor as ourselves? In essays grouped around these four values, D. L. Mayfield asks us to pay attention to the ways they shape our own choices, and the ways those choices affect our neighbors. Where did these values come from? How have they failed those on the edges of our society? And how can we disentangle ourselves from our culture's headlong pursuit of these values and live faithful lives of service to God and our neighbors?

Learn when to seek medical help. Understand the similarities and differences between Cialis and Viagra. Sure, that Viagra pill may solve the problem, but maybe that quick fix isn't the optimal solution. Before your doctor tries to railroad you out of the little exam room in less than fifteen minutes with the magic blue pill, urge him or her to look at the big picture. If you want to hit all of the bases and score the home run for your team (you and your partner), you have to take the time to explore any and all of the root causes for ED.

When destiny gives you three paths, choose the fourth. I doodle this in my art journal because it feels like the answer to my riddle. Some say that having choices is a good thing, but I've learned that having three possible paths to the future only leads to confusion and heartache. It all started when I shot an alien prince on a highway near Lake Tahoe. Well, to be honest, it began when I met a towering man with chestnut eyes who captured my heart despite his efforts to keep me out of his dangerous world. Andras is my mate, but he's forced by fate to team up with a rival alpha to support my...

This book is an edited text with experts writing on these topics: literacy foundations, data-driven assessments, strategic partnerships, secondary literacy programs, DEI, leadership, planning and instructional strategies, and the content areas. It fills a gap in the literature on middle and secondary literacy and differentiation. Each chapter includes the latest research and takes a practical look at some of the essential questions facing educators today.

We all want to feel energized, optimistic, and fulfilled each day, thankful for the meaningful people and activities in our lives. Yet many people lack this kind of joy and vitality. Why? One major reason is they have not made peace with their past. Often people carry pain from past troubled relationships into their current relationships. They are weighed down by shame that toxic people once tried to put on them. Or they hold on to mistakes and failures, never able to forgive themselves. Either way, they struggle to find the freedom that God offers.

How do we include all children, regardless of their native language, behaviors, abilities, and disabilities, in a general education classroom? Do the challenges outweigh the benefits? These are the questions Andrew was forced to confront as an early childhood educator. In Love Is a Classroom, Andrew chronicles a pivotal year in his teaching career. When he took the position at Vista Elementary School, Andrew was confident he knew everything there was to know about including all children in his classroom.

Bears are supposed to live in the woods, just not one who sends you to the moon. Selena Aires I promised my friend that I would find the place I was meant to be. Neither of us had a clue what that meant, but searching for it after he's gone helps me cope with my grief. I pack up my art supplies and hit the highway. When I stop for gas in Quincy, Thomas is waiting for me—in spirit. So, I stay and find my dream cottage with a studio, hiking trails out the back door, and a quaint old tavern called the Starlight with a cozy booth in the corner. I set out my sketchbook and pencils and get busy...

Cute college girls Jenny and Amy can't understand why all their thongs and g-strings keep going missing from their washing basket. But one day, they discover that they are the latest targets of a campus panty thief! These two sexy girls decide to take their revenge, concocting a devious, devilish plan.

The Best by Women in Horror The first ‘Killing It Softly’ was just the tip of the iceberg… Beneath the icy depths of this next installment, you’ll be plunged into a world where 38 female horror writers give you a glimpse of their inner-demons, unleashing the hell-fire they suppress in the ‘real’ world. It will disturb you to discover what really lurks inside their minds, because many of these stories delve into pain that can only be experienced by women—leaving you unhinged as you curl up with them during their darkest hour. Post-partum depression, hording, anorexia, and ...

The crew of the Sybil Curse has become stranded in Dragao Terra—a strange land inhabited by dragon shifters who are on the verge of destruction. With Janelle and Elijah missing, the crew splits up to find them in the unfamiliar realm. However, the danger they face will put their loyalties and their lives under a brutal strain that threatens to tear everything apart. Meanwhile, Mazie, the First Mate, can see that the darkness within the elf, Aiden, is growing stronger. He’s losing control over his mind, and it won’t be long before he succumbs to the monster they all fear.

They grew up together, that boy with silver eyes and the girl with golden hair. Friends forever, or so they thought until their worlds came crashing down, teaching them a hard lesson. If you hurt the one you love, deliberately or not, your mistakes can be too monumental to overcome. For Gage Harrison and Danica Lorry, leaving their youthful past behind them, only to be back in Cedar Point as adults, had its challenges. But they’d managed to obtain new roles to play.