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Did you know that Michigan has a floating post office? Are you aware that wolverines are exceedingly rare in Michigan, even though it's called the wolverine state? Or that over 40 percent of Michigan is covered in water? Including information on the region's many Indigenous groups, this book explores Michigan's rich history and culture, from the popularity of college sports to the history of Motown Records. The only US state split in two, Michigan has double the fascinating facts!

Did you know that Virginia is home to a world-famous herd of wild ponies? Are you aware that eight US presidents, including George Washington, were born there? Or that it is home to the oldest free Black community in the nation? Including information on the region's many Indigenous groups, this book explores Virginia's rich history and culture, from celebrated Virginians like Booker T. Washington to famous places like the Pentagon.

Did you know that Arizona is where humans first discovered Pluto? Are you aware that Arizona produces more copper than any other state? Or that the Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world—the only one in the United States? Including information on the region's many Indigenous groups, this book explores Arizona's rich history and culture, from the cliff dwellings of Ancestral Puebloans to the legendary shootout at the OK Corral.

If you're tired of making excuses and being stuck, if and you are ready to break free from the constraints imposed by the naysayers in your life, then you are ready to embark on a transforming adventure that will lead you to a vibrant life beyond your wildest dreams!

Did you know that Walt Disney World has over 58 million visitors each year? Are you aware that NASCAR is headquartered in Florida? Or that there are over 800 Florida Keys with 42 bridges connecting the tiny islands? Including information on the first people who arrived in the area 12,000 years ago, this book explores Florida's rich history and diverse landscape, from the wetlands of the Everglades to the state's famous sandy beaches. Florida truly is the Sunshine State!

Did you know that the Statue of Liberty was originally copper-colored? Are you aware that Niagara Falls is the oldest state park in the country? Or that the Dutch were the first Europeans to settle in New York? Including information on the region's earliest Native groups and the Harlem Renaissance, this book explores New York's varied history and dynamic landscapes, from the dazzling skyscrapers of Manhattan to the striking waters of the Great Lakes and the Finger Lakes. There’s a reason it’s the most-visited state in the country!

Did you know that the state is named after King George II? Are you aware that Martin Luther King Jr. was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia? Or that the Cherokee Nation is responsible for peaches in the region? Including information on the area's first residents from 15,000 years ago, this book explores the complex and captivating history of Georgia, from the historic rock mounds of the Woodland Period to the birth of Coca-Cola in Atlanta in 1886.

Did you know that the Golden Gate Bridge isn't actually gold? Are you aware that Southern California experiences around 10,000 earthquakes each year? Or that you might spot your favorite celebrity's name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Including information on the region's many Indigenous groups, this book explores California's rich history and culture, from its nine national parks to the filming sites of most American movies. No wonder it’s the most populous state in the country!

The Black Experience in Design spotlights teaching practices, research, stories, and conversations from a Black/African diasporic lens.

You’ve outgrown perfection, but not your desire to grow.This is the place where high-functioners, deep feelers, and quiet rebels come home to themselves.We explore:Mental health wisdom (minus toxic positivity)Social change (that starts from within)System critiques (with actionable solutions)Inner wisdom (over external validation)Mindfulness for minimalists (no crystals required)Join Jennifer Walter, sociologist (MASoc UCC) and recovering perfectionist, for weekly conversations that blend critical thinking with oh-so-much compassion.If you’re questioning everything – or just trying to ...

Across the four jurisdictions on our two islands (England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland), a law reform process is underway in relation to hate crime legislation. These are taking very different forms, with England and Wales seeking to reform legislation which is now over twenty years old, and Ireland considering the introduction of such legislation for the first time. This podcast seeks to discuss and analyse some as yet unexplored, or underexplored themes, across these law reform processes. With expert guests each week, the hosts Prof Mark Walters of the University of ...

Valarie Renyalds had the life she always dreamed of. A family, a beautiful lake house, and spending her days surrounded by books in her family's bookstore. Until she catches her husband having an affair with his skinny, 20-something secretary. He defends his infidelity by telling Val that he is just not attracted to her anymore after letting herself go since giving birth to their now-teenage daughter. She vows to lose the weight and win her life back by joining a gym. There, she not only struggles with her eating issues but also with the attraction to the handsome and single gym owner.

Emily Fredrickson is left devastated after her husband, Matthew, is arrested for doing meth at their daughter's third birthday party. Her small town of Hibbing turns on her quickly as rumors circulate and the accusations and judgment get her fired from the job she loves. Greenrock Road is a story of heartbreak, hidden family secrets, and a mother's quest to make peace with the decisions of her past.

Destiny Lawson cannot believe her luck. On a run in the middle of the woods her freshman year of collage, she meets the man of her dreams, Bryan Fredrickson. He is sweet, handsome, and everything she dreamed of. Their relationship continues to strengthen and then one day he takes her back to the bridge where they met and asks for her hand in marriage.

The warm summer sun means time for a splashing good time. Picnics with friends and family, sand castles at the beach. Fireworks in the night sky, and ice pop treats in Sweet Summer.

The fall season can be truly amazing with colorful leaves in big soft piles, Halloween pumpkins and pumpkin pie. Oh my, what an Amazing Autumn.

Winter is the time for bundling up, playing in the snow with a new snowman friend. And catching snowflakes on your tongue before they disappear as Wonderful Winter fades into Spring.