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Ever hear of a fellow named Johnny Appleseed? They say he had a wolf as a pet and could heal wounds with his own two hands! But did you know that he spread apple seeds across the American frontier? Kick off your boots and listen to this fascinating story of Johnny Appleseed.

Matt Braun turns the classic elements of tough men and rough land into westerns that ring with authenticity. A native of the West and author of 31 novels, he bases many of his book on historic records. Deadwood draws on accounts of the infamous Butch Cassidy and his gang. The mountains and canyons of Dakota Territory create the perfect hideout for lawless men—Hole-in-the-Wall.

In the Texas Panhandle, Newt Bascom and Sam Jordan are stock detectives who have the brains to outwit most rustlers—and the brawn to outfight the rest. Now, Bascom and Jordan are being dispatched on a once-in-a-lifetime job. Someone has made off with a prized, imported English bull named Homer. The detectives have to bring Homer home …

It is 1881. El Paso, the wildest border town in an untamed Texas, is at a crossroads. A booming sin city crawling with corrupt politicians and gunslick outlaws, the town now faces its greatest challenge: the savagery of the notorious Banning Brothers. Dallas Stoudenmire is the marshal El Paso...

How do you move forward when your life is unexpectedly shattered by devastating news? You can sink into despair, or this temporary devastation can become a profound journey where the choices you make bring more meaning, purpose, and promise than you could ever have imagined. In The Gift of Great Sorrow, we experience a story that moves beyond tragedy to triumph--not because the tragedy changes, but because of the transforming power of perspective, love, and courage.

You can have a rock-solid business strategy, unlimited resources, and the most talented people on staff. But only one thing is guaranteed in today's hyperconnected society: If your business isn't likeable, it will fail. Dave Kerpen knows how important it is for a business to be liked - by customers, employees, stakeholders, and the general public.

The Ark of the Covenant has been lost for more than 2600 years. Many sources allege that the Knights Templar had discovered it while they were in Israel during the Crusades (and they may have hidden it elsewhere). No one is talking about where the Ark is located today. But there were hints to its whereabouts hidden right in front of us. The word 'Ark' appeared clearly in rebus pictograms. In fact, you'll be surprised to find the extent to which there were clues to the Ark concealed in the artwork pertaining to the Knights Templar. This book explores just what the secrecy around the Ark ...

When Luke Starbuck takes on a wealthy banker as a client, the only thing more compelling than the paycheck is his prey. The James-Younger gang has confounded countless detectives, including the men of the Pinkerton Agency. Now it's Starbuck's chance to bring down the most notorious group of outlaws the West has ever seen-led by none other than cold-blooded killer Jesse James. Undercover work and patient tracking take Starbuck from Kansas City straight through the Indian Territory

Die Qualität Ihrer Kommunikation bestimmt Ihren beruflichen Erfolg, Ihre Zufriedenheit und auch Ihr Lebensglück. Kommunikationsexperte Dr. Roman Braun veranschaulicht, wie einfach es ist, die Macht der Rhetorik für sich zu nutzen. Entscheidend ist, wie man seine Qualitäten präsentiert, Konflikte löst und Beziehungen aufbaut. In seinem Buch präsentiert er bewährtes Rhetorik-Know-how der letzten 2500 Jahre, von Aristoteles bis Hypno-Rhetorik.

Welcome to Disneyville, where we talk Walt Disney World park (and a bit of Disneyland, Disney Cruise, and beyond) with a mix of humor, insight, and even some history! We play games, we explore Disney history and extinct attractions, we rank our favorite rides and restaurants, and help you keep the magic alive until your next Disney trip! Become an honorary Citizen of Disneyville, where we’ve been Keeping a Happy Place Happy since 2023.

Texas rancher Ben Langham left his sprawling inheritance to the man he trusted most: Luke Starbuck. Once Starbuck had dreamed of having land of his own. Now he dreams of finding the man who gunned down Langham - and bringing him to justice. With the Cattlemen's Association behind him, Starbuck has all the authority he needs to ride into New Mexico on the path of a murderous band of thieves.

Jack Stillman has come from Cheyenne to Tenbow Valley to solve a string of murders. Each victim was a landowner in the valley, and each killing was carried out with a long range rifle. Taking on the guise of a gambler, Stillman is quick to line up his suspects and start prying open their secrets. Suddenly, in a land of wild honeysuckle, snowy mountain peaks, and the spirits of native warriors, the veteran lawman realizes he's made a fatal mistake and missed a motive as old as time itself.

The ancient Far East texts had held several taboo secrets. The age-old 'Lotus Sutra' was Buddha's top training manual for the Chinese Gurus and Zen Masters; but what was the special missive? Did the secrets represent the energy force of the 'Qi'? The answers to these questions are much more nefarious than you can even imagine. Enjoy this journey through the action of the 'Universal Gateway' version of the "Lotus Sutra'--one of the most famous illuminated Buddhist manuscripts from the 13th century. Utilizing an extravaganza of vibrant illustrations from history’s most eminent artists, this...

The secrets of the 'Voynich Manuscript' are visible to those who will truly see. The revelations in this book about that text will push you completely out of your safe zone. Leonardo da Vinci had stated that there are three types of people:...'those who see, those who can be shown and those who will not see.' Find out which type you are by looking at the 'Voynich Manuscript' through the unique perspective of this book. Find out why the internet is buzzing about this book’s hot-button interpretation of the encrypted ‘Voynich Manuscript’! Surprisingly, there really had been hidden ...

Dunkelheit liegt über Erandor und dem Mydland seit dem großen Weltenbrand. Finstere Geschöpfe aus der Anderwelt dringen über Risse zwischen den Reichen in das einst prächtige Land vor. Um die Region von den tödlichen Monstern zu befreien und diesen den Weg nach Erandor für immer abzuschneiden, schickt Königin Isera drei Legionen Freiwilliger. Ein langer, grausamer und opferreicher Kampf entbrennt und das Land verarmt zusehends. Schließlich können Halvar, Alberik, Bolbir, Fianit und Nuria den letzten verbleibenden Riss zur Anderwelt schließen.

Fiete reist zurück in das märchenhafte Dämmerland und stellt sich neuen Herausforderungen. Gemeinsam mit seiner Schwester Paloma, sowie altbekannten und neuen Wegbegleitern, nimmt er die Suche nach dem verschollenen Goldzahn seiner Großmutter wieder auf und taucht dabei tiefer in die sagenumwobenen Geschichten einer Welt, die so sehr mit der Geschichte seiner eigenen Familie verwoben ist. Wohin ist der mysteriöse Kapuzenmann verschwunden? Was ist mit Svepp, dem fliegenden Hallimasch, passiert? Und wer ist der finstere Elsterkönig, dessen Macht von Tag zu Tag zunimmt?

TEXAS EMPIRE MATT BRAUN Jack Jordan, an Indian fighter turned trailblazer and cattleman, is willing to risk it all for a spread of Texas land in the uncharted Llano Estacado—and for the adventure of a lifetime. Already a legend before turning thirty years old, Jordan's greatest quest still...

She thinks I'm a hero... But I'm only a former cop, out of the rescue business for a long time now. Still, I couldn't leave Caro Franklin stranded in a snowstorm. Even if bringing that beautiful lady to my home meant my family - and yes, maybe I, too - would immediately fall in love with her. Now I just have to convince Caro to choose me...

A comparison of the role of God for the philosophies of René Descartes and George Berkeley.

The Osage Indians lost their ancestral freedom on a windswept reservation in Oklahoma. Now, in the Roaring Twenties, the land is spewing black gold; oil has been found, and every Osage owns a share of the rights. Soon Osage tribal members are being killed for their oil royalties while a corrupt sheriff turns his back on the murders, Special Agent Frank Gordon organizes and undercover operation while working openly with frontier legend US marshal Will Proctor.