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The Barfield family, Arkansas sharecroppers, are heading west with their sons Jeffrey and Todd. In far West Texas their camp is attacked by Comanche raiders and the elder Barfields are killed and scalped. The younger boy, Todd, is taken captive by the Indians. The older son, Jeffrey, manages to hide and is rescued by the militia men. Jeffrey is taken in by a home-steading family, while Todd is sold, for a rifle and gunpowder, to a Comanchero trader named January.

When Margaret Hamilton’s father rescues Elizabethan manuscripts from a flooded tomb, he asks his daughter’s former fiancé Stephen to help decipher them, bringing the couple back together again. When they uncover links between the buried papers and Shakespeare’s Macbeth, ruthless art and antiquities thieves scheme to take the priceless papers at any cost.

Millions of Americans have tried out a diet plan at one time or another, yet they fall off because they don’t see the results, or the plan is too hard for them to keep up with. They think that something must be wrong with them or that they are just stuck with the weight forever and that there is nothing they can do to make it better. Intermittent fasting may be the answer that you are looking for! Instead of having to constantly watch how much food you eat and restricting yourself to certain foods, you will focus more on the amount of time for your eating window and fasting window.

Charlotte and Perry long for summers at Cliff View, their gorgeous holiday home overlooking the turquoise waters of Pine Ridge. And now that city friends Amy and Linus have bought a property nearby, they plan lazy weeks of sun, sea and sipping rosé on Charlotte’s summerhouse veranda. A rising tide of resentment towards second-home owners is heading their way and small acts of criminal damage are escalating into something more menacing. By the end of the summer, families and friendships will be torn apart and Pine Ridge will be known for more than its sun-drenched beaches.

The United States has always been a nation of immigrants - and now you can learn all about the amazing people who’ve helped shape it, with this history book for kids age 9-12. Home of the Brave: An American History Book for Kids gives you an exciting and engaging look into the lives and contributions of these incredible individuals.

The tasty dish from Benedict restaurant is everything Jessica Lafayette could want...or crave. And it's not the dessert in front of her - it's her waiter. A guy with dark, intense eyes that suggest he wants to lick whipped cream slowly off her skin. A smile so wicked it makes her insides lava-cake gooey. And a too-hot-to-handle body that was meant to be tasted.... Yup, Sam the Waiter is better than chocolate. But what Jessica doesn't know is that her one-night-waiter is actually Sam Benedict, Upscale Restaurateur.

Labor organizer Padma Mehta is on the edge of space and the edge of burnout. All she wants is to buy out a little rum distillery and retire, but she's supposed to recruit 500 people to the Union before she can. She's only 33 short. So when a small-time con artist tells her about 40 people ready to tumble down the space elevator to break free from her old bosses, she checks it out - against her better judgment. It turns out, of course, it was all lies.

Ever wondered what your favorite taco stand can teach you about marketing? It's more than just making great salsa. "Marketing Lessons from Food: Understanding Neolocalism and Its Business Implications" shows how focusing on local culture can make your business a community favorite. By embracing local flavors, you can create unique and memorable customer experiences.

"Bleib dir immer treu", sagte ihr Vater einst zu Olivia. Seine Worte hallen der New Yorker Musicalschülerin im Kopf, während sie als VIP-Betreuerin im Tigers anheuert. Der Verlockung, mit 'persönlichem Extra-Service' ein imposantes Trinkgeld zu verdienen, kann Olivia nur so lange widerstehen, bis sie dort auf den berühmten Footballspieler Jacob trifft. Der muskulöse Sportler übt eine magische Anziehung auf sie aus. Es bleibt ein schales Gefühl zurück, das hartnäckig an ihrer Seele haftet, denn es lässt alte Wunden wieder aufbrechen.

Margaret is living the dream, running her sweet shop alongside her son, Zach, and her good friend Patti. Business is hurting, though, due to new construction work going on around one of the vacant units, and other tenants are beginning to feel the tension. Usually, everyone treats each other with a degree of respect, but it seems everyone wants to be rid of the new coffee shop chain that has opened.

After buying her favourite rum distillery and settling down, she thought she'd heard the last of her arch nemesis, Evanrute Saarien. But Saarien, fresh out of prison for his misdeeds in Windswept, has just fabricated a new religion, positioning himself as its holy leader. He's telling his congregation to go on strike, to fight the system. And unfortunately, they're listening to him.

I was a normal, hard-working girl in my thirties. Yes, the biological clock was ticking but far more relevant, I was gagging for it! My sex-life was as barren as the Gobi desert! Then, I happened to accidentally spy on my neighbors having sex. I instantly became a pervert! One thing then led to another!

Charley Sunday, a sensible, sober-minded Texas grandfather, imparts the American Cowboy legacy to his only grandchild as he and several of his grizzled cronies concoct a 1,000-mile longhorn cattle drive across 21st Century America. Four leathery cowboys, one insightful Indian, two strong-willed women, a two-gun oddball, a dog, and a little boy make an unlikely team as they trek from Colorado to Texas, continually running up against the forces of corruption.

An amateur sleuth in a small town, and a respected school teacher found dead...Will Margaret bring light to his murder and find the killer? The entire neighborhood is shaken when their friend and respected school teacher, Jose Santiago, is found dead by his teenage son, Michael. That’s not the only unnerving threat hitting the streets recently, Margaret has been getting wry letters taped to the door of her candy store. Her son, Zach, and Detective David Graham don’t think it’s a coincidence as an investigation to find the killer gets underway.

They met on the battlefields of Vicksburg. General Ulysses S. Grant, George Armstrong Custer, and the Rebel Johnny Yuma. Three men united by fate — in a nation divided by war — they were dedicated to freedom, driven to extremes, and destined for greatness.... Of the three, Johnny Yuma was the most elusive. A Confederate soldier during the war, he was about to play a key role in Grant’s victory for the Union, Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, and Custer’s deadly campaigns in the West.

Making it through middle school can seem daunting. New teachers, difficult subjects, and more homework crowd your attention. But never fear! Maya is here. Maya is a middle schooler just like you. She's been there and done that. Follow Maya's manual to ensure a successful middle school career. Parents and students will benefit from listening.

Many people have wondered what bipolar disorder is or what the symptoms are. While starting out with these simple facts, this guide goes much deeper into the subject. It covers a wide range of subtopics that will help you understand the nature of the disorder better. For example, this book talks about the relationship of bipolar disorder to sleep deprivation, genetics, nutrients, and postpartum depression.

"Maria turns up the volume and lets the woman's moans fill her bedroom. It's so arousing to know that she is sitting there for real. Maria tickles her labia with her fingertips. Lies down on her back. Turns her head towards the screen and lets her gaze wander between the woman's vagina, her round breasts and the number in the top left corner that is slowly growing." The former Camgirl Maria hasn't done a live feed for seven years. Out of curiosity, she visits the website late one night. She feels at home straight away.

On the way to the place he plans to end his life, Anthony Dart carelessly tosses a coin to a street urchin. When a thief grabs the coin, he gives chase. These two interactions lead him to people who guide him to make a better life choice.

Many people have wondered what bipolar disorder is or what the symptoms are. While starting out with these simple facts, this guide goes much deeper into the subject. It covers a wide range of subtopics that will help you understand the nature of the disorder better. Sometimes, when people are diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the diagnosis is wrong. In some cases, the condition is mistaken for borderline personality disorder or the main essence of the disorder is still missing. We will investigate this further, as well as some of the criteria that a diagnosis like that has to meet.