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In Writings to Young Women from Laura Ingalls Wilder: On Life As a Pioneer Woman, Laura tells her readers what it was like to be a pioneer in the early 1900s. Her stories and insights show us how difficult even the simplest chores or tasks were for the early pioneers, yet through it all she...

A deadly fall. A dodgy past. Can Poe uncover the truth before a match made in paradise ends in disaster? Edgar Allan “Poe” Rutherford has the luxury of picking and choosing the cases that spark his curiosity. So when his love-struck mother-in-law demands he trail her latest squeeze, he thinks he’s wasting his time. Until a mysterious woman from the boyfriend’s past falls off his balcony to her death. As he digs deeper, he discovers a chain of underground connections starting with a rising tide of corruption in Miami and washing up on Maui’s white sandy beaches.

Support clients' growth and expansion with cutting-edge, polyvagal-informed interventions. Post-traumatic growth refers to the personal transformation which sometimes occurs after trauma. With an understanding of Polyvagal Theory, a well-informed mental health clinician can support their clients...

Maui, Hawaii. PI Edgar Allan “Poe” Rutherford has the perfect gift for his wife’s birthday. Arranging a Zoom call with her favorite childhood actor, Poe is thrilled when his surprise is a hit. But when the well-loved celebrity is discovered dead in his home a few days later, the private eye travels to LA to find the truth. With the grieving daughter suspicious of her famous father’s death, the detective dives deep into the star’s life to investigate possible foul play.

The Black Buccaneer is a swashbuckling adventure in which two young boys are kidnapped by pirates off the American colonies in the early 1700s. Facing storms, battles, and betrayal, they must use their wits to survive life among ruthless seafarers.

Edgar Allan “Poe” Rutherford is used to weathering difficult cases. And since one of the victims is his sister-in-law’s abusive ex, Poe hopes nobody looks too hard at his own compelling motive. Ignoring the sound advice to keep his nose out, Poe spars with the island’s newest police detective who seems to have her own hidden motivations, especially when she asks Poe to help with another case.

Finding Providence is a fictional account of a young man’s quest to find a special wife. As a Christian, he attempts to determine God’s matrimonial will for him from events in his life. In the confusion that ensues, guiding principles come to light as he compares what the Bible teaches about love to his romantic desires.

This eBook shows you step by step how to make an eBook using AI and Canva without having any knowledge of the subject you are writing about. The eBook has step by step images that makes following the instructions easy. Then, how to upload it. In today's digitally-driven world, utilizing powerful tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and Canva can significantly improve the process of creating an eBook. How to Use AI and Canva to Write an Ebook is your comprehensive guide to harnessing these innovative platforms, streamlining content creation, and producing a visually striking masterpiece. ...

Have you ever had a magic moment on a trip that so moved you, you knew you'd remember it forever? Hidden Travel shows you how to experience more such moments anywhere, even at home. While most travel guidebooks reveal sights that matter to others, Hidden Travel teaches you how to find what matters to you, on trips around the world or just around the corner. It's about using travel to get enough distance from your ordinary life to realize just how extraordinary it is. In so doing, you’ll also discover more: more meaning, adventure, relationships, purpose, happiness, creativity, ...

A cold body. A warm paradise. A murder with more than one culprit...Maui, Hawaii. Private investigator Edgar Allan “Poe” Rutherford is worried. His latest client may have committed homicide, and sharing his suspicions with his detective wife is an argument he’d rather not have. But when she arrests his new employer, catching the true perpetrator means keeping it in the family. Never one to let loose ends go untied, Poe’s off-the-record investigation uncovers another suspect connected to foul play from years before.

He’s used to catching crooks, not proving their innocence. Can this Hawaiian investigator say aloha to the real killer? Edgar Allan “Poe” Rutherford knows his personal connection to a crime boss is wrong. But when she needs his PI expertise to solve a reopened cold case, he can’t refuse the woman who feels like family. The only catch...the police are convinced she’s the murderer.

Lights. Camera. Murder. When lies become reality, can Poe find the truth before a killer strikes again? The Last Kill is the tenth standalone novel in the Murder on Maui series. If you enjoy colorful characters, a touch of humor, and plots that bend and twist like a palm tree on a windy beach, then you’ll love Robert W Stephens’ mysteries.

As we delve into the fascinating life of Robert Oppenheimer - the American theoretical physicist who is best known for his notable role in the development of the atomic bomb - we will explore the moments and achievements that shaped his extraordinary journey. Often referred to as the "father of the atomic bomb," Oppenheimer's story goes beyond his involvement in the Manhattan Project. Throughout this series, we will uncover aspects of his personal life, early academic triumphs, and contributions to the scientific community that have left an indelible mark on history.

In the radiant world of precious gems, no name is as synonymous with luxury, glamour, and power as that of De Beers. From its inception in the late 19th century, De Beers has captivated the imaginations of people all over the world with its dazzling diamonds and unmatched charisma. As you delve into each chapter, uncover the secrets behind the diamonds rise to prominence, exploring its impact on pop culture, geopolitics, and the very meaning of desire. Let yourself be captivated by a shimmering tale that illuminates the unseen facets of an iconic brand and unravels the complex web that ...

This is the second book in the Willy Clutterbuck series. Willy is one of those kids that we all remember being. A child from the time when children had the freedom to be adventurers and were allowed to grow up without the aid of the Xbox or reality shows. He is from a time where your mother would dismiss you for the day and tell you to be home before 6.30pm and she wouldn't worry herself sick about what might happen. Those days have gone and not because the world has changed that much, but because we are now, I believe, obsessed with safety and crime. Not that, that's wrong, of course not. ...

Alex Penfield's gunshot wounds have healed, but the shock remains raw. Working the beat could be just what the detective needs to clear his head. But when a corpse washes up on the Chesapeake Bay, Alex's first case back could send him spiraling.... As Penfield and his partner examine the dead man's fortress of a house, an army of surveillance cameras takes the mystery to another level. When the detective sees gruesome visions that the cameras fail to capture, he begins to wonder if his past has caught up with him.

Quakers, Business and Industry is Volume 4 of the Friends Association for Higher Education’s “Quakers & the Disciplines” series. This books focuses on the much vaunted reputation of Quakers in business and industry. It interrogates some of the myths about Quaker success and their reasons for engaging in commerce, offers case studies of key areas of business, and highlights some of the pioneers of industry. This volume also helps theorise key Quaker understandings of wealth-creation and explores some of the shifting patterns and possibilities that have emerged in the last century and a...

Interrogating the many attendees of the deadly party, Poe struggles to untangle a web of complex motives. With the victim’s adult children and young bride at the top of the suspect list, the family man follows a sweltering trail of clues as he races to prevent another merciless homicide.

"Stowaway" takes place in the exciting 1970s and follows the thrilling adventures of young Willy Clutterbuck, who, despite growing up a bit, can't help but find himself entangled in more peril than he can usually handle. Willy is a spirited boy with a passion for adventure and an unquenchable thirst for excitement. His past escapades involved a chilling encounter with a wicked witch boasting hideously stained teeth, and an exhilarating chase atop a racing peanut train down Australia's eastern coast! This heart-pounding tale kicks off in Sydney, Australia, aboard the Castel Felice—an aging...

Edgar Allan “Poe” Rutherford is nervously facing his newest challenge: fatherhood. With his expectant wife insisting he take on work and quit pacing the room, the expert private investigator is relieved to pick up a call from an attorney in need of his expertise. But with the lawyer’s client up for murder after his missing-for-years spouse shows up dead in a freezer, Poe dives into a cold case now running hot. Discovering a long line of suspects eager to testify to the accused’s evil ways, Poe fears he may be representing a man capable of homicide.