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Pilgrimage is a sacred tradition that has existed around the world for centuries. Every year, more than 100 million devotees from different cultures and faiths embark on journeys to such holy sites as Santiago de Compostela, Mecca, and Banaras. For some, making a pilgrimage is a spiritual act, while for others it is a secular experience of personal restoration. And yet there has never existed a tradition of pilgrimage within the US. Cultural geographer James E. Mills makes a compelling case for the creation of a network of American pilgrimage routes to heal societal divisions....

Five years ago, US Air Force pararescue jumper Garrett Shepherd saved a stranger’s life. Now that man, Edwin Sprague, is dead - and he’s left Garrett millions of dollars as thanks. But there’s a catch: Edwin has a task for Garrett to complete that will double his money - if he survives: Edwin wants revenge from beyond the grave, and he wants Garrett to get it for him. Garrett agrees to give the bizarre challenge one week of his time, but he’s quickly pulled into a dangerous world of scandal, bribery, and secrets some would kill to keep hidden.

Thrilling tales of despair litter the countryside of Rustle County, where children have been disappearing for hundreds of years. This collection of terrifying short stories details the odious occurrences that have haunted Boltsville for generations. Follow Sheriff LeBuff and his affable deputy, Officer LeBlanc, as they try to piece together the dark mystery.

The author James E Smith (1832 - 1893) served during the Civil War as Captain and commander of the 4th New York Independent Volunteer Light Artillery battery. Early Days in the Black Hills with Some Account of Capt. Jack Crawford was originally published in 1892 and features several of his adventures in the early Black Hills gold rush. It also deals with the legendary John Wallace (Captain Jack) Crawford (1847 - 1917), known as "The Poet Scout". Crawford was an American adventurer, educator, and master storyteller about the Wild West.

Après le phénomène "Cinquante Nuances", E. L. James nous offre, avec "Monsieur", une nouvelle histoire d'amour pleine de passion et de suspense. Londres, 2019. Le séduisant Maxim Trevelyan a toujours mené une vie facile. Riche aristocrate, il n'a jamais travaillé et a rarement dormi seul. Et lorsque la tragédie frappe, son existence est bouleversée. Maxim hérite du titre, de la fortune et des domaines familiaux, avec toutes les responsabilités que cela implique. Un rôle auquel il n'est pas préparé.

One hundred fifty years ago, the McCoy brothers of Springfield, Illinois, bet their fortunes on Abilene, Kansas, then just a slapdash way station. Instead of an endless horizon of prairie grasses, they saw a bustling outlet for hundreds of thousands of Texas longhorns coming up the Chisholm Trail. The Chisholm Trail follows the McCoys' vision and the effects of the Chisholm Trail from post-Civil War Texas and Kansas to the multimillion-dollar beef industry that remade the Great Plains, the American diet, and the national and international beef trade.

The Victorian era is remembered for many things, but one of the fondest is the wide and varied array of short, ghostly, suspenseful tales...often enjoyed around the fireside at Christmastime. In this new anthology, John Banks performs 12 of the very best, all written by incredibly talented but oft-times overlooked or forgotten authors. Once you tire of Dickens and James, these are the true masters of short-form suspense.

In the story of Jesus, frequently skimmed over or left aside is the story of the Jesus of Nazareth who confronted systemic injustice, angered those in power, risked his life for the oppressed and suffering, and worked to preach and establish the kingdom of God - all of which would lead to his execution on Calvary. In this insightful and moving volume, authors James and Judith McConkie turn to the latest scholarship on the historical and cultural background of Jesus to discover lessons on what we can learn from his exemplary life.

Regaining Control offers an inside look into the world of sex offender treatment. It answers difficult questions such as: Why do men commit sexual abuse? What role does family history play in abuse? How can abusers regain control over the thoughts and feelings that contributed to their behavior? The Regaining Control audiobook answers these questions in the words of those who have undertaken the difficult process of change.

Quando Anastasia Steele, graziosa e ingenua studentessa americana di ventun anni incontra Christian Grey, giovane imprenditore miliardario, si accorge di essere attratta irresistibilmente da quest'uomo bellissimo e misterioso. Convinta però che il loro incontro non avrà mai un futuro, prova in tutti i modi a smettere di pensarci, fino al giorno in cui Grey non compare improvvisamente nel negozio dove lei lavora e la invita a uscire con lui. Anastasia capisce di volere quest'uomo a tutti i costi.

This audiobook is for people who are new to selling on Craigslist, or who are relatively inexperienced, and would like to learn some new strategies for selling their items on Craigslist.

Opfølgeren til "Grey fortalt af Christian" fortæller, hvordan Christian må dykke ned i de mest smertefulde steder i sig for at se, hvordan han blev den plagede, kontrollerende mand, som Anastasia forelskede sig i. Men Ana har forladt ham, fordi hans krav blev for voldsomme for hende. Christian kan bare ikke slippe Anastasia og kæmper med sine indre dæmoner for at finde frem til nye rammer for deres forhold. Hun på sin side hverken kan eller vil slippe begæret efter den unge forretningsmand, så kan Anastasia mon modstå fristelsen?

Après une liaison passionnée qui s'est achevée dans les larmes et les reproches, Christian Grey est incapable d'oublier Anastasia Steele. Il l'a dans la peau. Décidé à regagner son amour, il s'efforce de réprimer ses désirs les plus troubles et son besoin de tout contrôler pour enfin aimer Ana selon ses conditions. Hélas, son enfance continue de le hanter, d'autant que Christian comprend que Jack Hyde, le patron sournois d'Ana, la veut clairement pour lui seul.

Revive la pasión de Cincuenta sombras más oscuras a través de los ojos de Christian Grey. E.L. James vuelve a sumergirnos, con una mirada más profunda y oscura, en el universo de «Cincuenta sombras», la historia de amor que ha seducido a millones de lectores en todo el mundo.

Anyone who teaches others, including parents, can benefit from this book. Teachers play a pivotal role in the education of children and adults. There are basic principles of living that could be taught in the classroom that would not take much time from teachers; in fact, I expect that because these concepts will reduce conflict, doing so may well give teachers more time to teach. This book is not about what teachers should teach but about how the way they teach can make major differences in their students' lives.

A fantasy, science fiction, and horror anthology featuring seven short stories by well-received authors. They may scare you, thrill you, and capture your imagination. If you enjoy high-quality short stories that will excite you, then this is for you! E. R. Robin Dover’s “The Trees” (horror): In a remote desert region of southwestern New Mexico, centered along the Rio Grande, is an ancient grove of trees permeated with an evil that has always existed.

In 1805 and 1806, Aaron Burr, former vice president of the newly formed American republic, traveled through the Trans-Appalachian West gathering support for a mysterious enterprise, for which he was arrested and tried for treason in 1807. This book explores the political and cultural forces that shaped how Americans made sense of the uncertain rumors and reports about Burr's intentions and movements, and examines what the resulting crisis reveals about their anxieties concerning the new nation's fragile union and uncertain republic.

Thirty little gems by some of the world's great classic short story writers, including: 'The Flying Man' by H. G. Wells, 'Between Rounds' by O. Henry, 'A School Story' by M. R. James, 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' by Kate Chopin, 'A Deal in Ostriches' by H. G. Wells, 'The Piano Next Door' by Elia W. Peattie, 'Royal Visitors' by E. F. Benson, 'The Stolen Bacillus' by H. G. Wells, 'The Story of Chugoro' by Lafcadio Hearn, 'One Law for the Rich' by Stacy Aumonier, 'My Enemy and Myself' by Vincent O'Sullivan and more.

Do you have a child with autism or know someone who does? If you can read this book and apply the lessons learned to your life, life will be calmer and your kids will be happier. Congratulations, you are having triplets! Say what? Are you sure? Now what do we do? You must be kidding. Can you double check? You can't be serious. How is that possible? Where can I escape? Do you realize this was not the plan? Why us? Why me? Why now? Can I still work? Will insurance cover this?

Twelve-year-old Gili firmly believes in miracles. Since the day her father was miraculously healed by the prophet Elisha, her faith in God has sustained her through the hardships of life in Israel. But when her town is invaded and she is captured as a slave for Naaman, a powerful Syrian military commander, can her faith endure?