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62) Bits and Pieces
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The stories of Cleo Justus are full of life and reality. But most important, they are always about God's love, God's provision and God's grace. They are a reminder for us about the most important thing in our life – our relationship with Jesus Christ. (Rev. Bob Green)
Growing up during the 1940's in Kansas, the author offers us a glimpse into the midwestern farm life through the eyes of a young girl.
Immerse yourself in the post-Depression era and...
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Laugh-out loud, deeply insightful, and emotion-filled essays from multitalented actress, comedian, podcaster, and writer Casey Wilson. Casey Wilson has a lot on her mind, and she isn't afraid to share. In this dazzling collection, each essay skillfully constructed and brimming with emotion, she shares her thoughts on the joys and vagaries of modern-day womanhood and motherhood, introduces the not-quite-typical family that made her who she is, and...
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Defined in the public eye by her two high-profile marriages, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis faced a personal crossroads on the eve of 1975. Her relationship With Aristotle Onassis was crumbling while his health was rapidly declining. Her children were nearing adulthood, soon to leave her with an empty nest. But 1975 would also be a time of incredible growth and personal renaissance for Jackie, the year in which she reinvented herself and rediscovered...
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This remarkable book is the testimony of an itinerant evangelist whose only goal is to see people in India come to know his Lord and Savior. Through these pages, you will discover how a whole-hearted commitment to making Jesus known can overcome unimaginable obstacles, open the door to miracles, and provide God's wisdom in the absence of mentors and instructors.
India is home to 94 percent of the world's Hindus, and only 2 percent of its population...
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This book is about personal goal setting for one's journey as they incorporate fly fishing into their lives for what will hopefully be a very rich life. Many are the outdoor sports books that describe technique, location, and such. I have not seen any about goal setting. There are no techniques or methods included, only suggestions for many pursuits relative to the fly-fishing lifestyle that the reader could include in life to keep interest in fly...
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Charlie Watts June 2, 1941 - August 24, 2021
Charlie Watts
Charlie Watts provided the foundation that underpinned the music of the Rolling Stones. The band became a by-word for rock 'n' roll excess but for Watts, playing with the Stones did not become the ego trip that drove Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. A jazz aficionado, Watts vied with Bill Wyman for the title of least charismatic member of the band, he eschewed the limelight and rarely gave...
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2 Years of Crazy Ideas and Implementation, Trial and Error, and Misunderstandings Packed into One Book!
Take a journey with HR turned Entrepreneur through his first two years of entrepreneurship, from hiring his first project intern to adding 20+ over the next two years, from publishing a novel having a filmy title to building a SaaS application that reached pretty close to getting funding, from being invited to attend Digital India event inaugurated...
71) Nikola Tesla
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A lo largo de este audiolibro, seremos testigos de la infancia de Tesla, su fascinante educación temprana y las influencias que lo llevaron a explorar los misterios de la electricidad y el electromagnetismo. Descubriremos cómo su enfoque en la corriente alterna cambió el mundo y cómo sus sueños de energía inalámbrica y comunicación global prefiguraron la era moderna de la tecnología.
Nikola Tesla, un nombre que evoca misterio y maravilla,...
72) Under Five Flags
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This book is a memoir of my husband (Hackchan Rhee) for the first 25 years of his life. It addresses not only his family life, but his family life as portrayed against the historical backdrop of Korea, which was often dangerous, and full of rigor. Reader needs to be able to be forthright, but also be capable of expressing the tension and difficulty in various situations.
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Entre la pérdida y el amor - Nuestro viaje en busca de la libertad es una celebración de nuestras vidas y examina todos los recuerdos, creencias y circunstancias que nos llevaron al exilio en los Estados Unidos.
Nuestras experiencias distintivas pueden reflejar las experiencias de otras familias cubanas que abandonaron la isla en busca de libertad. Pero, como muchos, vemos nuestras vidas y elecciones a través del prisma de ser innegablemente cubanos,...
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Every family has a story. Like my father Robert Lawrence Lamp Sr. use to say, "we are no better, but different." My sisters and I, our children and grandchildren have all been impacted by the legacy of love our parents gave us. How does a family insure that future generations understand and adopt core values that will make their lives better and different. Robert Lawrence Lamp Jr., a musician and songwriter, chronicles a midwest family living and...
75) Girl Hidden
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At the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains sits the small farm towns of Rockwell, Sugar Loaf, and Liledoun, North Carolina. A large family struggles to survive the chaotic nature of the family head: their mother, a terrifying blend of rage, disappointment, and religious command. Her husband follows sheepishly behind, a monster of his own kind.
And then there's young Jesse: unwanted from conception, but kept as a pawn for her mother's bidding. Her life...
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Join us on a journey through the life of Rosa Parks, the woman who changed history with a single act of courage. From her childhood in Alabama to her role as a leader in the civil rights movement, Rosa Parks' story is one of determination, resilience, and a deep commitment to justice. Along the way, you'll learn about the segregation laws of the time, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the impact of the civil rights movement on the world we live in today....
77) Five American Women Rebels: The Lives and Legacies of Some of the Women Who Decisively Changed Ameri
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For much of American history, women were second-class citizens in the sense they could not vote or run for office and had few property rights. However, women were often able to overcome social restrictions and forcefully affect the world around them, sometimes nationally. This took a real force of character, determination, and sometimes bravery.
Women were discouraged from becoming involved in politics, and the majority of American men thought women...
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Jay, the restless wanderer, rocks the lives of two strangers by introducing them to the strange world he has stumbled across-the streets of Melbourne. Rick, the bookworm, is torn away from his mundane academic life. Johnny, the paranoid poet, is released from his small-town worries.
When they hit the streets together, twisted tales rise from the gutters. The bathing man. The cardboard preacher. The mute who isn't a mute. The trio cast aside everything...
79) Me 'n' Clint
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Called "One of the best horse stories you'll read in a long time," Me 'n' Clint is less a "how to" than about the trade one young fellow unexpectedly fell into, fell in love with and bounced around in over much of a lifetime. Written with an authentic voice and wonderful balance of humor and expertise, this unusual telling, straight from the horseshoer's mouth, offers the reader a window into the everyday trials and tribulations of a farrier that...
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One overlooked figure in the Punic Wars is Hamilcar Barca, who is now best remembered for being Hannibal's father. However, before Hannibal marched out of Spain, it was Hamilcar who had positioned forces there, and he was already a significant historical figure in his own right. Indeed, had it not been for his death, his legacy likely would have been more important than that of his illustrious son, who is now remembered as one of history's greatest...