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Was the Confederacy doomed from the start in its struggle against the superior might of the Union? Did its forces fight heroically against all odds for the cause of states’ rights? In reality, these suggestions are an elaborate and intentional effort on the part of Southerners to rationalize the secession and the war itself. Unfortunately, skillful propagandists have been so successful in promoting this romanticized view that the Lost Cause has assumed a life of its own.

Come back in time 900 years, to the fierce and desolate Northern lands, where Norsemen ruled with ax and sword. In this fast-paced historical novel by best-selling Susan Peek, the conflict unfolds between Magnus Erlendson, a heroic young prince aflame with the love of God, and his outlawed cousin Hakon, who blames Magnus for his banishment from their kingdom. What follows is a tale of betrayal and revenge, bravery and forgiveness, as Magnus seeks to restore his father's vanquished kingdom to its rightful hands.

As a game, Texas Hold'em has been around for over 100 years and its popularity is still growing every day. Along with that growth comes new theories and practices that the earliest players, even those who competed at a professional level, could never have envisioned. The most important of these is the concept of Game Theory Optimal (GTO) and if you are interested in all its ins and outs then this is the book you have been waiting for.

JavaScript - it is on the Internet everywhere that we look. We can turn it on and off but our browsers run off of it. Learning JavaScript can assist you in several ways both professionally and personally. Thanks to JavaScript, many of the sites that you enjoy are able to run the way that they are supposed to. Whenever you understand how JavaScript works, you are going to have the knowledge of how these sites work exactly.

Here are money secrets you need to know. When it comes to money, people can't help but be all ears. Most of us want to know the secret to wealth. Well here's what you need to know; managing your finances is the ultimate solution to your money problems! This book will help you look at money in a different way, allowing you to save more then you spend.

In the definitive JavaScript beginner's guide, you're about to discover how to program code in JavaScript through learning the core essentials that every JavaScript programmer must know. JavaScript is on the internet everywhere we look. Thanks to JavaScript, many of the sites that you enjoy are able to run the way that they are supposed to. And when you understand how JavaScript works, you are going to have the advantage of knowing how websites function effectively.

Thanks to JavaScript, many of the sites that you enjoy are able to run the way that they are supposed to. And when you understand how JavaScript works, you are going to have the advantage of knowing how websites function effectively. With these tips and tricks, you are able to take your JavaScript knowledge to another level. Learning JavaScript tips and tricks can help you in many ways both professionally and personally.

Have you learned the basics of JavaScript computer programming and want to take your knowledge further? Has your appetite been whetted and you want to see how far you can go? Or are you looking for more to get your teeth into? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then look no further - this book is for you!

Learning JavaScript can help you in many ways both professionally and personally. By implementing the lessons in this book, not only will you learn one of today's most popular computer languages, but it will serve as your guide in accomplishing your JavaScript goals - whether as a fun hobby or as a starting point into a successful and long term Web Development career.

Are you interested in rock climbing, but don’t know where to get started? Or do you want to just learn more about the sport? It can be overwhelming trying to get your head wrapped around the different equipment, types of climbing, and techniques used. But the thing about the sport is you’ll improve dramatically once you've familiarized yourself with these basic concepts.

Thirteen-year-old Sam Every has traveled back in time to the Golden Age of Piracy to face Captain Slayer, master of the dark arts. Deceived into handing Slayer the ultimate weapon, the Sword of ZelKar, Sam has lost his hands, sliced off in his first clash with the evil pirate. But all is not lost. Sam’s friends have found their way back in time, and with the help of the pirate hunter Benjamin Hornigold have rescued him from the island where Slayer marooned him. Now, Sam must rise above his injuries and find the strength to again face Slayer before it is too late.

Puppy Training is a well-rounded introduction to the principles of puppy training. It contains valuable lessons on how to train a puppy from day one all the way through to maturity. This book is for ordinary dog owners, amateur puppy trainers, as well as experts who may wish to refresh their minds. If your puppy is a newborn, this book is sufficient to teach you how to handle and train it appropriately.

Texas Hold'em is the most popular form of poker in the world today and hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars change hands because of it at tables all around the world each day. While basic skills can keep you from losing your shirt, and maybe even see your turning a profit from time to time, if you hope to really improve your game, then you need to understand the math behind it and build a solid strategy from there. If you are ready to start mastering Hold'em then Poker Strategy is the book you have been waiting for.

Poker Strategy: The Best and Simplest Practical Techniques to Win Any Game is a book designed for poker players looking to gain a deeper understanding of poker strategy, and move beyond breaking even. These strategies focus around micro-, low-, and some mid-level stakes, and is written for those who have a general comprehension of the game.

The summer of 1964 had been "Freedom Summer" for a few campuses. The Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) had drawn some 500 students, most of them white, from Ivy League and prestigious universities to help its integration efforts in Mississippi. An up-and-coming leader named Stokely Carmichael had told a group of prospective volunteers in New York that SNCC wanted to be sure that if blacks were killed for the civil rights cause, whites would die with them.

Jarret West, a rich teenage boy, has been accustomed to having control over others and getting his way. When his life begins to fall apart, his guardian angel, Ellechial, hopes now is the time for his conversion. Jarret must be freed from the deep clutches of Deth-kye, the demon bent on seeing him in hell. The fate of several others depends upon Jarret's conversion.  

This audiobook is part one in a five-volume series investigating why some innovations have proven to be exponentially influential and identifying which elements matter most in transforming brilliant ideas into practical ones. Based on hard data from thousands of enterprises and penetrating insights from professional innovation consultants, this volume guides business leaders and innovation practitioners through a critical self-assessment prior to the launch of any innovative project.

Chosen is a fantasy adventure - location: Hell, Purgatory, the Demon's Lair. Dynan Telaerin finds himself on a corpse-strewn hillside, uncertain if he's dead or alive, charged with saving his ancestor, the most powerful telepath to ever exist. Dynan has telepathic powers of his own, only he doesn't know how to use them. With monsters and minions hunting him down, the Demon's Lair isn't the place to learn anything - except how to run and how to hide. Will courage alone be enough to face the greatest evil to exist? Will he lose his soul to save everyone else?

A serial killer is on the loose in metro Detroit. Three female victims have been discovered in motel rooms in different suburban cities surrounding Motown. The only connection is that each body is found in Room 319, and the killer leaves the taunting message "Why 319?" on the bathroom mirror, written with the victim's lipstick. Detective Jefferson Chene heads up an elite squad of detectives assigned to the case. With no home life, he devotes every waking moment to catching killers. But this one is more elusive than most. With no clues and no apparent link between the victims, Chene is at a dead end. But a startling revelation busts the case wide open. He's closing in on the murderer, but will it be before another young woman loses her life?

Follow the story of Raymond Askren, a young preteen boy who grew up in the midst of the Second World War. Not only did Raymond face a world of uncertainty during these times, but he was especially connected to the war as he watched his two heroes, his brothers - Ralph and Floyd - head off to battle after the attacks on Pearl Harbor. The Askren Boys will make you laugh, it will make you cry, and it will take you back to a time and place where life was simple.