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50 Things to Know about Adopting a Dog by Maham J. offers an approach to all of your questions that might be arising in your mind about adopting a dog. Most books written on the topic of dog adoption tell you solution only to one or two things. However, this book focuses on all sides of the picture and guides you well. Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, a dog is like a child, so teaching him and dealing with him has a special way that you can learn by listening to this book.

In case you haven’t heard much about podcasting, let me tell you a little bit about it and how it’s commonly used by business professionals. Think of podcasting as somewhat like a radio talk show, only podcasts aren’t typically broadcast live. They are usually prerecorded, edited, and then uploaded. Sometimes they can be live shows that are recorded and uploaded later, but that’s far less common. Podcasts can be set to download automatically by fans of that podcast and can be listened to anytime, from any location, as long as internet is available.

Young William Hawkins and his father Henry join Giles and Constance Hopkins and other Pilgrim settlers in their courageous voyage across the Atlantic. You will hear how this dedicated group of adventurers struggle to survive in a harsh new land, against all odds. Learn how William, Giles, and Constance make new friends among the local Native Americans and experience fantastic adventures in the wilderness of the "New World." This book is part of the Courage in History series.

This book is a collection of Jack London's short stories about his experiences sailing and seal hunting in the Pacific Ocean during the late 1800s. An additional adventure looks at life along the Sacramento River. A special section describes the different types of sailing vessels, and a glossary helps the listener understand nautical terms.

My Father had always admired the fighter pilots of World War II; especially the black pilots who were members of the Tuskegee Airmen. Too young to join the ranks of fighter pilots during the actual war, my father joined the Army Air Corps in 1946 at the age of 18. In 1948 at the age of 20, my father received his pilots license by utilizing the GI Bill. It wasn't an easy journey. There was finally one flight instructor that believed in him and accepted him into training.

In this historical trivia book designed for the layperson, you’ll get a frontline look at amazing stories of heroism and epic battles, along with more than 150 expert questions to help you learn even more about the first-ever World War. Wieldy chapter sizes guarantee that you, too, will be a buff. And finding time for such explosive stuff should be no challenge.

Simply by changing your diet, you can have more energy, feel better, lose weight, and get better sleep. All 50 recipes in this healthy plant based cookbook include nutritional information as well as preparation / cooking time so you can schedule your time accordingly during the week. This is the perfect plant based diet, with recipes simple enough for complete beginners. Create a better, healthier life with this essential, ultimate guide to plant-based diets.

This easy-to-listen chapter book for children covers the lives of early American Presidents from George Washington through Abraham Lincoln. It was published in 1900 and will reveal how persons at that time viewed these America's pre-Civil War leaders. Each short story looks at the childhood and young adulthood of each president. The listener also learns about the major events of each president's term of office. Special attention is, given to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, and Abraham Lincoln.

Sofia and her good friend Rachel are worried that a missing juvenile red wolf pup will not be able to make it on his own. The pup, escaped from the Madison Zoo, is part of a recovery effort to save this endangered species. Join Sofia and Rachel as they search with family members, wildlife biologists, and park rangers to find and rescue Flash the red wolf.

Twelve-year old Daniel Harte and his father, Harold, have recently arrived in colonial Boston in 1773. Daniel's new friend, Peter Ward, is a member of the patriotic group of local citizens known as the Sons of Liberty. Join Daniel and Peter as they prepare for the biggest tea party in Boston's history. This book is part of the Courage in History Series.

The year is 1862, and the US is engaged in a deadly civil war. President Lincoln has ordered the Navy to blockade all Southern seaports. Neutral nations like England were told not to try and break through the blockade. This story by the classic author Jules Verne relives the adventures of one English ship, the Dolphin, and its attempt to “run the blockade” into Charleston, South Carolina. Join Captain James Playfair as he makes plans for the voyage and how he discovers something unusual about his newest crewmember.

The story is set in the Sonoran Desert which is located on the border of the US states of Arizona and California and the Mexican state of Sonora. Three Mexican grey foxes cross the border and meet up with an American fox...and the adventure begins...animals, birds, plants, and happenings confront the four friends who enjoy the beautiful desert and all that they meet.

Malcolm is the new and only brown kid in school. He befriends Danny, who is pressured by his friends to not to be friends with Malcolm, who feels no one wants to be his friend. A must-listen children's book. 

Virtual meet-ups are a great way to connect with friends and family, regardless of distance or how busy life can be. With the current climate, being able to contact family through video conference services has become even more important. But here’s the problem: Video-conferencing can seem rather intimidating at first, especially if you haven’t used it often, if at all.

Love cats? Learn lot of fun cat trivia in this cute cat fun facts book. Cats facts for kids and adults.

Will Joey, a little gray kangaroo, ever find his mum’s pouch in a mob? Find out in this fun story of friendship - sprinkled with Australian words.

Join Sofia and her best friend Rachel as they help rescue a Southern Sea otter that is alone and in danger. Sofia's brother Marco is also there to help along with guidance from Monterey Bay Aquarium marine biologists. As the story develops, you will learn how sea otters came to be on the endangered species list, what is being done to help restore their population, and the current sea otter "family" at Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Depicting a family’s growth over the generations through various activities and milestones, marriage is presented as a special way for experiencing love, complementarity, and a deepening dependency upon God’s loving help. It subtly notes how marriage preparation is meant to start many years before courting does.

Sarah and Lisa go for a walk for fresh air. They play a game trying to count from one to 10 using things they notice on the walk. The game makes the walk more fun. During the walk, the girls show caution crossing the street as they were taught. They enjoy nature's beauty, while staying safe. The fun walk ends in a lovely surprise.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Texas. Greater Than a Tourist -Texas by author J.W. Wright offers the inside scoop on Texas culture, landmarks, and recreational activities. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.