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For decades, readers and listeners of all ages have been thrilled and enchanted by the tales of Winnie-the-Pooh and the world of the Hundred Acre Wood. With a host of companions including Eeyore, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, and his faithful human companion Christopher Robin, this lovable bear has found his way into the hearts of millions around the world.

From colonization to the space race, this is the story of America’s successes and failures. Learn how a little settlement of a few hundred colonists grew to be one of the most powerful nations in the world. US History: An Overview of the Most Important People and Events in the History of United States, from Indians to Contemporary History of America follows the roller-coaster of events that drove the United States to become a modern superpower.

The Jewish sect which ascribed Jesus the title of Messiah was eventually transformed into a non-Jewish movement wholly separated from its Jewish context. The transformation was not instantaneous, and there were deviating or at the least parallel streams of Jesus supporters early on. A critical mistake which has been made, in my opinion, is the assumption that the Jesus movement was uniform even among its early Jewish followers. Analyzing the original movement(s) in the first centuries of the Common Era can reveal how the schism between Judaism and Christianity evolved.

On December 20, 1924, the newest hotel in downtown Los Angeles opened its doors. Catering to businessmen, bankers, theatergoers, and travelers, the Cecil started out as a home away from home for the city's high rollers. Then came the Great Depression. Times changed, and the hotel found itself in the middle of Skid Row.

Indiana's Monroe House is a place of mystery, darkness, and strange occurrences. It has a reputation for occult rituals and violent paranormal activity that has sent visiting investigators running off into the night. The discovery of human bones in the basement, the identity of which remain unexplained to this day, may hold some of the answers. But the Monroe House holds its secrets close, and has been known to lash out at those who spend time within its walls.

In the early morning hours of June 10, 1912, an intruder forced his way into the house of Josiah Moore and his wife, Sara. During the nightmare that followed, everybody in the house — Mr. And Mrs. Moore, their four children, and two young girls who were visiting for the night — was murdered with an axe. The small town of Villisca, Iowa, would be scarred forever.

When John Wayne Gacy, one of America's most depraved serial killers, went to his death by lethal injection in 1994, that ought to have been the end of it. It wasn't. More than 20 years later, psychic mediums looking into claims of paranormal activity in an old Illinois movie theater were shocked to discover that it is haunted by a man who goes by the name of John and appears as a leering clown.

Imagine an alternate universe awaiting on the other side of a custodial closet in the garden of the world famous Mai Kai. A portal that transports you to the heyday of Pop Tiki culture, the 1950s. A space where Ernest Hemingway, Walt Disney, Vic Bergeron, and Jimmy Buffett all hold audience, tell stories, and offer their insights. This is a place where Ohana lives. When you arrive here, you've found yourself lost in Adventureland.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Central Florida. Greater Than a Tourist - Central Florida USA by author Shawn Kelly offers the inside scoop on all things Central Florida to show that it is more than just the theme park capital of the world.

Phantom footsteps echoing from empty rooms. Lights mysteriously turning on and off. Doors opening and closing by themselves. Sam Baltrusis, author of a dozen books including Ghosts of Salem and a featured expert on several TV shows on the Travel Channel, has worked the graveyard shift at several haunted hotels where guests check in...but don’t check out.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Hollywood. Greater than a Tourist: Hollywood and Hollywood Beach, Florida, United States by Misty Hamann offers the inside scoop on Florida’s Hollywood and the SOFLO (South Florida) region. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local - Florida by Jeydie Woloszczuk. Jeydie offers the inside scoop on food in Florida. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate.

In the middle of 21st-century England lies an old building that has been scarred by tragedy, suffering, and violent death. Built by prisoners of war more than two centuries ago, Bodmin Jail and the land around it have been the site of more than 50 hangings. Thieves, murderers, highwaymen, and rapists all died at the end of the hangman's rope, with many of their bodies being buried within the jail grounds.

What will the world be like the day after one-third of the earth's population is snuffed out in a horrible holocaust? An unprecedented cry for a system of global government that can enforce peace and security will be heard around the world. This time of global emergency will be the perfect backdrop for the rise of a world leader with answers.

Amplify Your Value - Leading IT with Strategic Vision contains the framework you need to take your rightful place among the senior leadership ranks. You’ll learn simple strategies to cultivate a culture of support within your own team so you can better advocate on their behalf. Through Jeff Ton’s transformative methods, you and your department will transition from “the computer guys” to the heart of the business.

Matthew has previously visited with several saints from heaven, including the apostle John and Mary Magdalene. In this audiobook, he spends time with another saint, the apostle Peter, who freely shares from his heart and answers numerous questions about his life from Matthew and his friends Rebecca and Jeff.

Everyone wants to be happy, but there’s no one right way to get there. There are some common steps you can take to bring you closer to contentment and satisfaction. Self-help expert Gilbert Pennant uses important psychological models to explain the concepts of self-actualization and satisfaction. He focuses on concrete, measurable progress in the form of daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly activities that add value to your life. Tried and tested by his own clients, his work has been proven to contain a winning formula for achieving greater contentment in all facets of life.

Jo Jo is an endearing but sometimes mischievous little girl of eight years. She has a great imagination. She can talk to animals, and she loves the woods where many of her adventures take place. Find out how the deer, Rudolf, got his red nose, or what a crab turns into at the seaside, or what happens to Jo Jo when she gets lost in the city or when she is whisked off to a magic kingdom. Sometimes, Jo Jo can be scary, too, as in the spooky tale of "The Moving Door Handle".

Do you want to cure your anxiety struggles with natural remedies only? Since anxiety is a normal experience, it can be difficult to determine when it becomes a problem. However, if your feelings of anxiety are strong, or seem to last longer than they should, it can be incredibly overwhelming. This audiobook will help you determine whether or not you suffer from anxiety, how to determine the cause of what is making you anxious, and how to calm your worried mind.

Backpacking Routes & Advice is a guide to some of the most popular backpacking routes around the world....