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In California, the Southern Pacific Railway was prying the West wide open, and the land was worth its weight in gold. While some men got in on the action, and some got out of the way, one group of settlers was making a stand and holding up the railway. Turning to Alan Pinkerton's Chicago detective agency, the railroad robber barons hire the perfect agent to penetrate the settlers' organization, a man who had learned a spy's trade in the Civil War. Tall, debonair, and pleasure-loving Ash Tallman can fight when he has to.

If I were a Major League baseball player, I would smack the ball out of the park! I would scoop up a grounder and throw out the runner. Dream big, and see what fun it is to be a Major League baseball player.

Watch out for the Gold Bug! You'll want to discover the real hidden secrets of the Wild, Wild West by considering our unique hypothesis on the mysterious Peralta Stone Maps. Enjoy this scavenger hunt for Gold through the beautiful red rocks of Sedona, Arizona. The story of the treasure hunt for the Lost Dutchman's Mine (and possibly Spanish gold) rumored to be buried deep in the heart of Arizona will stir your yearn for hidden treasure. We'll be goaded on by a cryptic map (and face the daunting threat of an ancient curse) as we embark on this strange golddigging odyssey--burgeoning with mad...

Witches have charmed us for years in popular fairy tales. Have you ever wondered what witches look like? What do you think witches use to cast spells? Hop on your broom, and fly through the chapters of this book to find out the truth about witches.

An essay analysing the impact and importance of the War of the Spanish Succession.

A biography telling the life story of Booker T. Washington, along with his accomplishments toward promoting the education of African Americans.

John Wesley Hardin's powderkeg temper earned him twelve bodies by age twenty—and a place at the top of the Texas MOST WANTED list. Now a happy husband and a father, he thinks his fighting days are over and done. Until he's ambushed by an angry loser in a local poker game… Soon the law is on Wes's trail again, but this time he's got too much at stake. Hardin only wants peace—but he's willing to wage a one-man war to stay free.

By reading six German stories that revolve around common and daily activities, you will expand your vocabulary with words you will use frequently, while learning more in-depth grammar by becoming familiar with these stories. Each story tackles a relatively common task - such as shopping for groceries or visiting a dog park - and by using this scenery, this book will give you the opportunity to see these words in action, making it easier for you to integrate the new words not only into your vocabulary but also into the conversation in a more transparent manner.

Eine geheime Vergangenheit. Eine verbotene Leidenschaft. Ein Sommer, der alles verändert. Juli 1973: Ruth und ihre Freundinnen nennen sich die Ophelia-Girls. Am Fluss stellen sie präraffaelitische Gemälde nach – bis etwas Tragisches passiert. Vierundzwanzig Jahre später zieht Ruth mit der siebzehnjährigen Tochter Maeve und ihrem Mann Alex in ihr einst prachtvolles Elternhaus zurück. Als Stuart, ein Jugendfreund von Ruth, für ein paar Wochen zu Besuch kommt, entflammen eine alte und eine neue Leidenschaft.

Ruhe bewahren in stressigen Zeiten. Überstunden, Stress und mediale Dauerberieselung gehören im Berufsalltag schon fast zum guten Ton. Doch mehr zu arbeiten, bedeutet nicht, mehr zu leisten – im Gegenteil: Viele sind überfordert von nicht enden wollenden To-do-Listen oder fühlen sich zunehmend ausgebrannt und rastlos. Der Produktivitätsexperte Chris Bailey weiß aus der eigenen Erfahrung eines Burnouts: Das Geheimnis eines produktiven Lebens besteht darin, in ausreichend Ruhe zu investieren.

The Cameo Show is a podcast about sharing our life experiences and learning from each other. Through solo stories and inspiring conversations with a wide variety of guests, we explore the secrets and strategies for feeling confident, empowered and equipped to live the life we want to lead. Tune in to learn how to find joy and fulfillment in your life and to gain valuable insights from the amazing stories and lessons of our guests.

Gertrude and Reginald are both monsters that hide under beds, but they couldn't be more different. Or so they think. Come along to learn how living things are all alike, yet different from nonliving things.

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Outlaw Kingdom Matt Braun In 1889, Bill Tilghman joined the historic land rush that transformed a raw frontier into Oklahoma Territory. A lawman by trade, he set aside his badge to make his fortune in the boomtowns. Yet Tilghman was called into service once more, on a bold, relentless manhunt...

Is it possible to emerge unscathed from an evangelical upbringing? Yes, as surely as David slew Goliath! I Love to Tell the Story is Susan Barnett Braun’s account of growing up Baptist in a small midwestern town, touching on many cultural icons common to those who came of age in the 1970s. Braun recounts childhood obstacles, which loom as large as the walls of Jericho in her eyes. She encounters a trio of Sunday school mean girls who make King Herod look tame. She worries about being “ugly as sin” due to her chubbiness, glasses, and braces. She’s so consumed with the idea of Jesus...

Native American legends of Puget Sound tell of fierce battles between an enormous snake and a mountain eagle. Being supernatural entities, neither could destroy the other. Yet their battles were so fierce that the very Earth would tremble and shake, mountains and forests would collapse. In the year 900, the worst of all clashes occurred. As the Earth shook violently, the waters of Puget Sound rose and surged in the form of a tsunami, wiping away the coastal villages and all the people who lived by the water’s edge.

In her socialite days, Ella Sanborn was the life and soul of every party! Now she's on the other side of the invitation, determined to become New York's premiere events planner if it kills her! Which working with straight-laced new client Chase Trumbull could well do.... Chase has been too busy saving his family's business to enjoy much recently. He might have agreed to throw a themed party, but that doesn't mean he's off duty just yet! Until he meets Ella. Something about her tempts him to loosen his tie, take off his suit jacket and finally have some fun...

Ogres have towered over us in popular fairy tales for years. Have you ever wondered what ogres smell like? Do you know where ogres live? Stomp through the chapters of this book to find out the truth about ogres.

—Isabel, he observado que frecuenta lugares que no son del nivel de una auxiliar que cobra el salario mínimo; tengo la impresión de que este trabajo es para usted un pasatiempo. Debe aburrirse mucho en casa.Durante unos instantes no supe cómo reaccionar, si diciendo la verdad, que era pobre como una rata y que necesitaba aquel mísero sueldo para sobrevivir, o dejarle creer que era una niña bien, aburrida y sin problemas que deseaba probar nuevas experiencias como proletaria en un importante despacho de abogados. Pero el cansancio y la falta de sueño me jugaron una mala pasada... ...

Season 1: Epstein — A 10-part series tracing Jeffrey Epstein from a Brooklyn dropout to the center of a global blackmail operation involving billionaires, intelligence agencies, and three US presidents. From the hidden cameras to the sweetheart deal to the death at MCC — every connection, every name, every dark corner. ---------------- The powerful don't want you to know their names. We say them anyway. Insidious is an investigative documentary series that follows the money, the intelligence connections, and the cover-ups behind the most protected networks on earth. Each season is a ...