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In this book, you will explore: the homesteading mindset, the best environment for planting based on your geological area, hardiness zones, perfect beginner DIY projects, best starter animals, best ways to make money, how I love to keep things fresh, companion planting, real-life examples and stories, how to arrange your homestead A-Z, key areas to focus on, what to think about when purchasing a property, and so much more.

Kace Hallard leaves Sacramento, bound for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, something he and his father had always planned to do together. When his father realizes he won’t be able to make the trip, he makes Kace promise to go on his own. He takes off, not sure he’s up to the challenge. When mechanical troubles stop him a few hours away from home, he questions his choice even more, until Striker Johnson, out buying lunch for the guys at the shop, notices the handsome stranger and offers his help.

Finn Leighton loves owning his bakery and tries not to dwell on the boyfriend that was the love of his life in culinary school. When his co-worker sends in an application for him to compete on the reality baking show, Cake Clash, he’s nervous but also excited for the opportunity. Even if he secretly wishes he was competing alongside Josiah. Chef Jos, one of the youngest, renowned celebrity chefs, and a notorious recluse, is surprised when he’s asked to be a judge on the reality television baking show. He’s blown away when he recognizes Finn as one of the contestants.

It seems there’s a wealth of restless spirits needing a nudge to move on their way, and the Running Scared Paranormal Research team are anxious to help. Taking a job in Old Sacramento, Wade and Jason soon realize there’s a more than average haunting at The Hitching Post restaurant. Built over the old tunnels and hidden under many of the businesses, they find a world of spirits that have been forgotten. Until now.

Maxwell provides the wisdom and inspiration you need to become a better thinker and achieve your dreams by mastering the 11 types of successful thinking, including: Big-Picture Thinking - seeing the world beyond your own needs and how that leads to great ideas; Focused Thinking - removing mental clutter and distractions to realize your full potential; Creative Thinking - thinking in unique ways and making breakthroughs; Shared Thinking - working with others to compound results.

New to the Beauty Industry? Need help figuring out how to start and how to build a strong foundation for your new business? Join us as we discuss it all! Everything from deciding if this is your passion, to picking a school, to continued education and how to actually start your business. With over 30 years combined experience in this industry, Heidi and Jess want to show you how to build a solid foundation and how to turn your business into A Better Beauty Business.

Join us for the grand finale of the Time Pedaler series! Chant thinks that he was finally on the other side of stalkers and midnight break-ins and putting everyone he loves in danger until he and his turn-of-the-century friend were ambushed the moment they touched down in the modern world. Now, everything is a ticking clock that he suddenly feels painfully out of control. Somehow the fact that he owns a time machine isn't helping. Chant is forced to come face-to-face with his own values, and just how far he's willing to push them in order to protect his family and the future of time travel ...

Sisters Henrietta and Jane are 15 and 12, growing up in a farmhouse on the outskirts of a small New England town. When Henrietta becomes obsessed with a local boy, Jane takes to trailing the young couple, spying on their trysts. Until one night, Henrietta vanishes into the woods. A century and a half earlier, sisters Elspeth and Claire are separated by an ocean: Elspeth’s pregnancy at 17 meant she was quickly married and sent to America to avoid certain shame. But when she begins ingratiating herself with a wealthy mill owner, a series of wrenching and violent events unfold.

In this audiobook, the author teaches you everything you need to know to start a blog and earn your first $3000 (or more). If you love writing and are passionate about a topic, then blogging is the perfect work-at-home job for you. There are several ways you can make money blogging, from selling your own products or services to getting paid to write reviews of products on your blog.

Kit Nelson was thrown into the world of demons and cults as a child. He’s learned to depend on no one, and to do all he can to keep himself safe from dark forces. He also knows he can’t trust anyone else with his life. He knows what the demons who hunt him have in mind for him, and he’ll fight it every step of the way. Tommy Smythe and his sister Lola have been fighting what they know is a rising tide of evil for years. They’re prepared with all their paranormal weaponry, including the assistance of an ancient god who has fought demons his whole existence.

Jimbo and Dean found their way back each other after many years apart, and they’re both excited to finally start a new relationship without the fear of the spirit world invading their lives. Jimbo, or James, as Dean calls him, decides it’s time for them to have a real date, and takes Dean to a local fall event. The beautiful weather, colorful leaves, and crisp air all add to the perfect day full of new experiences and time alone.

Wade Rivers finally has what he’s always wanted, his best friend, Jason Thomas, as his boyfriend. Their first date, hopefully the first of many, starts out with a simple dinner, but Wade has a surprise in store for Jason. They end up at a haunted house exhibit for Halloween. Wade finds out that Jason loves investigating the paranormal, but he’s not as enthused about the other attractions. When they meet up with a fellow paranormal researcher, Jimbo, their fun night gets more frightening with each room in the haunted house.

Learn Chinese Fast will teach you enough to get around with the Chinese language. Using this guide, you can master the basics in a short amount of time and be prepared for many of the situations that you will encounter on your trip. Whether you are going to China for business or pleasure, this audiobook can help you get your bearings.

If you dig too deep, you might find skeletons! Just when he thought life was going good, Cole’s world is turned upside down when his career as a newspaper man comes to an abrupt end. Unsure what to do, Cole temporarily takes on an academic role, but soon realizes it’s run by the same narrow-minded people as the newspaper industry? Once again Cole is called upon to stand on his principals and defend the rights of those being bullied. Retreating to Orvin, Oklahoma, he decides to write a novel about his grandfather’s life, but unearths more than he expected. Can DNA lie? New discoveries ...

Everyone is Expendable. We know about the existence of the CIA, NSA, MI5, and other government organizations, but what about those we don’t know about? Logan Connor was just an all-American clean-cut kid when the government came calling. Bored with college, seeking direction, and open to suggestions, Travis Crow makes Logan an offer he can’t refuse. And then some… From North Korea to Central Africa, Logan is sent on assignments that no one will admit to or even verify their origins. His movements and activities are part of a deeply hidden, totally secret organization that Logan ...

It is 1948 and a young American couple arrive in France for a holiday, full of anticipation and enthusiasm. But the countryside and people are war-battered, and their reception at the Chateau Beaumesnil is not all the open-hearted Americans could wish for.

How would you feel if you invested years of your life: your time, energy, money, blood, sweat, and tears...only to give up and toss it away? If you continuously transfer your attention from one thing to another and dabble in several pursuits, you will fail and give up on your ambitions when things become tough. Isn't it life-changing to be able to finally focus on your most essential goals, work on them attentively on a daily basis, and see them through? You can break free from the vicious cycle. Everyone aspires to live their ideal life, but only a few actually do it.

A monthly series of classic tales to chill the marrow of your bones.

Emotionally intelligent people are open to new experiences, can show feelings adequate to the situation, either good or bad, and find it easy to socialize with other people and establish new contacts. They handle stress well, say “no” easily, realistically assess the achievements of themselves or others and are not afraid of constructive criticism and taking calculated risks.

Are you in a hurry to learn French? Great! You came to the right place. This audiobook is written from the standpoint of rapid language acquisition. There is a science behind learning the French language and within this audiobook holds the master key to rapid language learning. Whether you are in Paris, Montreal, or anywhere French is spoken, this audiobook can be your best friend and have you speaking, reading, and writing the language faster than you ever thought possible!