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The French and Indian War is one of the most significant, yet least acknowledged and understood, periods of American history. Fought chiefly between the two imperial powers of England and France in the mid-18th century, the struggle would also draw in native Indian nations who sought to exert their own strength and sovereignty over the North American continent. From the first shots fired in the Ohio Valley wilderness in 1754 until the Treaty of Paris signed in 1763, the French and Indian War became a conflict that encircled the globe.

The Battle of Waterloo has become synonymous with the word defeat, but who lost, and why was it important? In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte left the island of Elba and, in a space of 100 days, took power and challenged the entire world to meet him on his terms. When that failed, he offered them a fight, one that would end at Waterloo, and left repercussions which can still be felt, even now, centuries later.

When three boys in second grade draw pictures on the side of a wall to brighten up an alley, they are bullied by three sixth grade boys who mess up their pictures. But one boy's older brother urges him to stand up to the bullies and paint their pictures again. Will that approach work? The Wall tells that story.

In Build Neighbors, Jimmy tells his story of discovering a life of community. What began as a simple effort to serve people in need led to relationships that not only changed his perspective of others, but also challenged his own inner brokenness. This collection of story-based lessons is aimed at helping anyone who wants to live more fully in community with friends and neighbors. Relational serving focuses on meeting physical needs but also sharing the love God holds for us.

Attorney David Winter kicks back on the Florida beach, soaking in the sunshine and watching the ladies stroll by. When his old Army buddy, Sean, asks him to defend his aunt in a murder case, David doesn’t think twice and leaves the sun and sand for Missouri’s ice and snow to help his old pal. Seems Aunt Sharon’s pastime was killing husbands and getting rich off their insurance policies. The more David investigates, the more accomplices keep coming out of the woodwork.

Eine total verrückte Lovestory aus Liverpool. Ich hätte wissen müssen, dass ein Musikcasting, bei dem es die »Goldene Bratwurst« zu gewinnen gibt, in die Hose geht. Mir hätte klar sein müssen, dass man die Bandauswahl nicht einer rappenden Fleischereifachverkäuferin überlassen sollte. Und ich hätte auch ahnen können, dass die skurrilen Fetischfotos, zu denen ich mich hatte überreden lassen, nach hinten losgehen.

Leading isn’t about today. It’s about tomorrow! How do you want to be remembered? What will people say at your funeral? Will you be forgotten, or will you leave a legacy that will last beyond your lifetime? You have unique gifts; gifts that are vital to bringing order to the world. Your gifts, tied to your purpose, are trapped within you, waiting to be discovered. And when you find them, you will unveil the arena in which you are destined to lead. Once discovered, you begin creating your legacy.

A straight-to-the-point book which does not waste your time. Achieving massive success seems to be a dream for most individuals; however most of us are too busy watching others become successful and commenting on their success. Mind Your Own Business is a book which identifies the mistakes we make in creating our own success story and provides step-by-step ideas on how we could begin our own journey of success today.

In Erik Spoelstra: The Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball's Greatest Coaches, you will learn the story of one of basketball's premier coaches, Erik Spoelstra. In his tenure as the head coach of the Miami Heat, Spoelstra has been responsible for guiding the Heat to four NBA Finals appearances and two NBA Championships. He is most known for coaching the Heat during the Big Three era of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh.

Who knows how to make you laugh? The Nose Knows! Here's the one, the only...Jimmy Durante! And he brings you his distinctive blend of raucous slapstick and aggressive wordplay, overlaid with just a touch of lovable sentimentality. Here are 16 half-hour broadcasts of boisterous fun, featuring Arthur Treacher, Victor Moore, Candy Candido, and Peggy Lee. And you'll hear a whole barrel of famous guest stars, including Lucille Ball, President Harry Truman, Dorothy Lamour, Van Johnson, and more!

With studies showing that up to 70% of our communication is non-verbal, what you say is not nearly as important as the messages we all give off non-verbally. Despite this, most people are not consciously aware of their own body language or the body language of others. In this book we will look at: why body language exists; how we exhibit non-verbal communication through various parts of our body - the face, eyes, arms and legs - and how to read each; and much more!

Want to play team trivia, pub trivia, or bar trivia but not leave the comfort of your home? Well, now you can! Introducing OC Trivia Live! Game Books: Fun Easy Trivia. This is not just another plain old trivia book. It is five complete games (four rounds each) for a total of 20 rounds. Play the game, and have fun with friends at home, while commuting to work, or on a long road trip, or just test yourself for fun.

Dear Clementina is a collection of humorous letters from Stanley, a bemused, and at times bewildered, puppy to his pal Clementina. In each missive, Stanley strives to explain and interpret the complexities of life as he encounters them during his first year, and does so with a comic insight which is reserved for the innocent observer, an insight which will be appreciated by anyone with a sense of humor, or a dog, or preferably both.

As the head writer for Shadowbox Live, a theater company in Columbus, Ohio, Jimmy Mak often mines his life for comedic material. Now, for the first time, he's compiled his thoughts on those silly, serious, and sappy moments in one place. Daddies Shouldn't Breakdance takes us on a highly entertaining tour of the high points in Mak's life: his first day on the planet, his exploits as a secret young superhero, his experiences as a father raising charming but rambunctious daughters, and more.

Revised and expanded! Now with special forward written by Jimmy and fake reviews! Many of the following non sequiturs are from my own brain, or sparked by something I read, or someone's writing that I've rewritten so I can claim it as my own. For instance: As a man, do you pee into the water or onto the ceramic sculpture in the center of the fountain in the park? Followed by something about cheese. And it goes on like this all day long. Enjoy!

Life Word reveals a simple, powerful tool to help you identify the word that will inspire you to live your best life while leaving your greatest legacy. In the process, you'll discover your why, which will help show you the way to live with a renewed sense of power, purpose, and passion. The authors walk you step-by-step through the process of discovering your life word and share an action plan with the most successful ways to live and share it. If you're ready to live with more clarity, confidence, and courage and leave a lasting legacy, let's get started!

Hi. I'm Jimmy Loram. But you don't really care who I am, do you? You're here to laugh and be entertained. Many of the following non sequiturs are from my own brain, or are sparked by something I read or someone's writing that I've rewritten so I can claim it as my own. For instance: As a man, do you pee into the water or onto the ceramic sculpture in the center of the fountain in the park? Followed by something about cheese. And it goes on like this all day long. Enjoy!

Want to play team trivia, pub trivia, or bar trivia but not leave the comfort of your home? Well, now, you can! Introducing OC Trivia Live! Game Books: Fun Easy Trivia. This is not just another plain old trivia book. It is five complete games (four rounds each) for a total of 20 rounds. Play the game and have fun with friends at home, while commuting to work, on a long road trip, or just test yourself for fun.

The Great Presidential Debates features five pivotal debates in the race for the White House: John F. Kennedy versus Richard Nixon in 1960, Jimmy Carter versus Ronald Reagan in 1980, Bill Clinton versus George H. W. Bush versus Ross Perot in 1992, George W. Bush versus Al Gore in 2000, and Barack Obama versus Mitt Romney in 2012.

A day that will live in infamy.... Nothing to fear but fear itself.... Ask not what your country can do for you.... Ich bin ein Berliner.... Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall. From Franklin Delano Roosevelt to Barack Obama, this collection features original speeches by the presidents of the United States. These are actual historic recordings. The sound quality represents the available audio technology of the era and varies by recording.