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Most histories of Civil War Texas - some starring the fabled Hood’s Brigade, Terry’s Texas Rangers, or one or another military figure - depict the Lone Star State as having joined the Confederacy as a matter of course and as having later emerged from the war relatively unscathed. Yet as the contributors to this volume amply demonstrate, the often neglected stories of Texas Unionists and dissenters paint a far more complicated picture.

You’ve heard of Santa Claus, I know. You’ve heard of Saint Nicholas here and there and Kris Kringle everywhere and probably even Pelznickel. But this, I know you’ve never heard of...Great Saint Nicholas the Buccaneer who sailed upon a pirate ship! Ho! Ho!

From prehistoric times to the 1800s, the Plains or Great Plains were settled by people who migrated from Asia. Around 10,000 years ago, the earliest settlers of America were the Stone Flaked people (Lithic). They chipped rocks to make heads for their spears to hunt food or to make scrapers. The scrapers were for cutting wooden spear handles or for cleaning animal hides to make them soft for wearing. Do you think you could have survived as one of the Great Plains People?

Today, I decided to walk by the sea. It was a beautiful morning with a very gentle breeze.

Let’s go back thousands of years to the Ice Age and prehistoric times before written history. We hear music coming from inside the prehistoric hut. What do you think is the oldest musical instrument in human history? Did prehistoric people have other musical instruments? Find the answers to these questions and more....

Alabama endured warfare, slave trading, squatting, and speculating on its path to becoming America’s 22nd state, and Daniel S. Dupre brings its captivating frontier history to life in Alabama's Frontiers and the Rise of the Old South. Dupre’s vivid narrative begins when Hernando de Soto first led hundreds of armed Europeans into the region during the fall of 1540. Although this early invasion was defeated, Spain, France, and England would each vie for control over the area’s natural resources.

This audiobook outlines the basic principles for success, and also gives the listener references to the best personal development resources available.

This is a fictional story about life aboard a navy combat cargo ship, where the murder of a navy skipper occurs. The main character is Lieutenant Bob Cantley, who is a maverick supply corps officer. The story takes place in the early 1980s and takes the listener from Bob's entry into the navy through his first ship and onward to his final ship, where he meets up with a ruthless navy skipper, Captain Manzack, known as the Spine Ripper. The Spine Ripper is an abusive skipper, much like Captain Qweeg in Herman Wouk's The Caine Mutiny.

Four of the most notorious female serial killers are profiled in these biographical essays. Christa Pike would be the youngest woman sentenced to the death penalty for a torture/murder she committed at the age of 18. Myra Hindley would be the right-hand woman to one of the most hideous serial killers in British history, Ian Brady. Seductress Tausha Morton would bury her husband on his own farm while Clara Harris killed her dentist husband after discovering that he was cheating on her.

The Mediterranean diet is a healthy way of living one's life that is focused on making healthier choices. It consists primarily of fresh whole foods, mixed with moderate amounts of healthy fats, fish, and dairy. Don't starve yourself when dieting. The great thing about following the Mediterranean diet is that you'll never have to worry about dealing with those unpleasant hunger pangs often associated with most traditional diets.

Searching for case-law for a present matter, an attorney is eerily drawn to a 1890's gold-rush paternity litigation. Mid-trial, he realized he is essentially retrying a haunted spirited complicated case of injustice.

Are you thinking about starting a business but are confused by the taxes? Do you already own a business and need to know the tax repercussions of having employees versus outsourcing to contractors? Are you confused on depreciation and how to use it to your tax advantage? Not sure which accounting software to use? Do you need an accountant or can you do your taxes yourself? Find the answers to these questions and more!

There's trouble on the range. In these thrilling tales from yesteryear, Coyote Cal and his trusty sidekick Big Yap encounter a wizard able to change his shape at will, a scheming witch, a confused zombie, la chupacabra grande, bloodthirsty vampyres, and other sordid fiends. Our heroes will have to rely on their wits, skills, and loads of hot lead to ensure justice prevails.

Should you invest in real estate? Which properties offer the greatest returns? Can you develop a real estate strategy that's right for you and your family? This book explains what it takes to be successful in this lucrative business. You'll learn which real estate strategies and specialties suit your business style, how to find the best real estate properties, and how to master the real estate investment market.

Elvis Presley died of a heart attack on August 16, 1977 in the bathroom of his Graceland Mansion. But to many people, Elvis never died. On the other hand, for some people, he did not die of natural causes, that is, of a heart attack. Many people have sighted Elvis since after his death and are convinced that Elvis isn't dead or at least that he did not die in 1977 as the world knows it. There are numerous theories about why and how Elvis disappeared. Why he faked his death.

The Nymph's Oath, curse or blessing? A yearly ritual where all nymph kind will go into heat, sending their sexual hormones into overdrive, but there's a catch. If the females are not mated by the time they reach the age of 30, they die tragically. For years, Rose has been dreaming the same intimate dream with two men, only to wake up alone. Time is running out for her as the Oath quickly approaches, a death sentence reigning above her head.

I have struggled with addiction to pornography for about five years. I have tried and attempted to break free countless of times to no avail and I know what it's like to want to quit something badly yet still fall back into bad habits! I know the frustration, the hurt and the pain, the feeling of unworthiness and the feeling of having no control whatsoever.

Poker Slam combines the exploits of Utah McCormick as he desperately seeks his reclusive uncle with an authentic poker tournament experience.

Feeling stuck in life? BADASS LIVING is your no-nonsense guide to rediscovering your energy, redefining your goals, and reigniting your passion for living. Step onto the path to personal transformation and take back control of your journey.

Are you ready to take control of your life and become everything you've ever dreamed of? If so, this book is for you. Your Breakthrough: Seven Principles to Become the Person You Were Meant to Be is a guide to unlocking your full potential and living the life of your dreams.