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Prostitution, gambling, and saloons were a vital, if not universally welcome, part of life in frontier boomtowns. In Saloons, Prostitutes, and Temperance in Alaska Territory, Catherine Holder Spude explores the rise and fall of these enterprises in Skagway, Alaska, between the gold rush of 1897 and the enactment of Prohibition in 1918. Her gritty account offers a case study in the clash between working-class men and middle-class women, and in the growth of women’s political and economic power in the West.

This public domain book about the Duchess of York, Queen Elizabeth II's mother, was originally published in 1925. This new version includes an engaging forward filled with helpful guided reading for middle and upper school students meant to bring this lovely biography of the then Duchess, soon to be Queen to life.

Barclay is a little dog with a big personality. But Barclay was not always the savvy city boy with confidence and a quick step. When he was a tiny pup he travelled from far away on a farm in British Columbia! Learn about Barclay’s easy days in this delightful prequel.

Looking for a unique one of a kind name or password combo? Magic Eight Name & Password Flipper has over 14,000 interesting names. Think of this flipper book as a giant Magic Eight Name ball. This book is packed with tons of clever noteworthy names and passwords. If you need an interesting Baby, Avatar, Password, or Pet name, then you'll want to start listening to see what you discover.

Life is never easy, but there are times when it feels like everything is against you. Tyra Hodge grew up feeling the world's weight pressing down on her. A nagging feeling awakened, whispering how she would never amount to anything the older she got. Daunted by the increasing demands of education and her private struggles, Tyra turned away.

Fifty Things to Know about Choosing a Homeschool Curriculum by Nikki Mulligan and Allisa Corfman offers an approach to choosing the homeschool curriculum that is right for you. Most books on homeschooling explain a certain method or style of homeschooling. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book will give you snippets of insight into a wide variety of curriculums that are available.

Bringing home a new puppy is a very special time in a kid’s life. This book, written for a tween audience, is a guide to all the ways that they can help their parents prepare for the new pup’s arrival. From ideas about how to set up the crate and suggestions for must-have toys to lists of ways to be helpful, this book is a user friendly, hands-on guide that every child getting a dog should listen to.

If you’re trying to break into freelance writing, you can’t get anywhere without a strong pitch. A well-crafted story pitch is your chance to prove that you’re the person for the job. This guidebook will help you land your first dream assignment and kick off your career as a freelance writer so that you can make money doing what you love.

Retired airman Billy Moody grabbed the pistol from Ruth Anne just as she pulled the trigger to commit suicide. He quickly won her trust and took her in. As Billy learns more about this kid and the abuse she had suffered as a foster child, he vows to provide her with a better life and to learn the truth of her birth.

Luna Lycan, the rock band, will have to disband if Hunter can't write any new songs. His creative well has been dry for months, and he wonders if his songwriting days are over. As soon as Kim appears in his life, the songs start to flow from his fingertips again. Hunter is sure Kim is his muse, but it doesn't take him long to realize she is also his mate.

This is a public domain autobiography of Martha Washington with a fresh new foreword about her role as the first lady. As a wife and mother, Martha Washington suffered great tragedy and made many personal sacrifices, yet she maintained her role with dignity regardless, and she made many personal sacrifices for the sake of the nation.

Enjoy listening to this timeless classic Mother Goose by WW Denslow. This unique version includes lesson plans and activities designed to engage the pre-school to second-grade listener and bring out all the nuance in these beloved nursery rhymes. There is also a brief bio at the end on both Laura Schreiber and WW Denslow.

Everyone loves a wonderful Christmas story! In this classic tale of A Kidnapped Santa Claus, there is a unique forward with two lesson plans, one including a cooking activity and one including a diorama project. You will find an about the author section with information about both the contributor and a footnoted writeup about L. Frank Baum.

In this Public Domain autobiography, Clara Barton shares unique glimpses of her personal life throughout her childhood. From stories about her siblings to time in school, Barton delves into what made her formative years in New England during the time of Andrew Jackson unique. In this edition, perfect for Middle-School-aged students, you will find ten lesson plans in the forward to help students connect with the book and relate with Clara Barton beyond her role as a historical figure.

Victoria Kingston is the homecoming queen in high school. When she heads off to college, she’s going to need to learn that you can’t get everything (and everyone) you want in life.

Estelle’s memoir, published sixty-four years after her liberation from the Nazis, is a narrative of fear and hope and resiliency. While it is a harrowing tale of destruction and loss, it is also a story of the goodness that still exists in a dark world, of survival and renewal.

Alice may have fallen through the looking glass and created a relationship with the Cheshire Cat, but it was twelve-year old Tyler who falls into the toile wallpaper and unwittingly bonds with thirteen cats. Tyler must rescue the girls of his dreams or forever be imprisoned inside the wallpaper of time while running from an evil wizard. Mary K. Savarese, an award-winning author, created another world for her listeners to enjoy.

An adored Christmas classic loved worldwide through the ages, coupled with a new and fun foreward about the joys of holiday cooking, with a tried and true cookie recipe as well!

A timeless book of beautiful children's poetry, with a new forward about why it's beneficial for children to learn poetry.

Using manifestation techniques means correctly using the power of your thoughts, feelings, or beliefs to bring something into your physical reality. This audiobook will help you learn the keys to manifest your desires. As you listen, you’ll come to understand the natural laws influencing nearly all aspects of your life--relationships, health, finances, and career--and what you can do to use the power of these laws to your advantage.