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While Nantucket has long enjoyed an illustrious position in America's whaling history, Cape Cod's contribution to the industry is relatively unknown, yet it was a Cape Codder who taught the Nantucketers how to hunt whales. In Cape Cod Shore Whaling, authors Duncan Oliver and John Braginton-Smith uncover Cape Cod's integral role in shaping whalefishery, which began along the Cape's sandy shores and evolved into the far-flung whaling expeditions that drove Nantucket's economy into the nineteenth century.

Emma Prescott, determined and selfless, flees from wealth and her murderous father, seeking the love and forgiveness of poor cotton farmer, Kyle Lonnigan. Although Kyle refuses to forgive her for her part in his father's death, Emma stays and works her own farm. Over the next several months, Emma proves to Kyle she is not the spoiled girl he remembers.

Practicing meditation daily trains the mind to relax and let go of the thoughts that constantly buzz around in our heads, thus promoting an inner peace and quiet. In Meditation & Visualization, meditation expert Sally-Ann Taylor guides listeners through simple exercises and meditations. The audio includes relaxation music by Llewellyn.

Buddy is not your normal everyday cat; he is a white-and-black fur ball with a long shiny black tail. No, Buddy, is what all little cats aspire to be and all children would love to have. What makes this little fella so special? Well, to be honest, Buddy has a degree in science. He has majored in almost everything that you can go to college for. Did he go where humans go? Of course not, but that does not stop him from being able to tap into the wealth of knowledge available for the taking.

In this practical, provocative and inspiring guide, Lisa Witter and Lisa Chen of public relations powerhouse Fenton Communications offer social change organizations key recommendations for leveraging the untapped power of women for positive change through fundraising, advocacy and the ballot box.

A classic work of Texas fiction from M.E.M. Davis, Under the Man-Fig was first published in1895. Part romance, part satire, and part realism, this entertaining novel takes place in the fictional town of Thornham on the Texas Gulf Coast. Under the sprawling branches of the ancient man-fig tree in the town square, all the male gossips of Thornham sit around and spin their colorful yarns - and in so doing, unwittingly weave a folk history of the Old South. This important work resounds with a reading from narrator Sally Darling.

Becky, AKA 'Azaria The Amazon', shows Shanice the ropes, and she is soon wowing the rowdy stag night audiences with her slams and smackdowns. By night she's bikini clad 'Alice Malice', by day she's mum to gymnastics-mad Alex and a devoted daughter to her disabled, ex-army dad. When these two worlds threaten to collide, it reawakens a painful episode from Shanice's childhood which threatens to tear apart her cherished family life and leads to a show-down with the father she adores.

Two academics, British Paul (Sam Dale) and American Amy (Sally Orrock), have married in the US with a prenuptial agreement. They did so because Paul's previous marriage ended in a messy divorce, making him wary of future commitment. Paul loves Amy and was relieved to hear that, like him, she doesn't want children.

Mansfield Park is one of a series ofretellings of classic literature by publisher Real Reads. True to the original plot, characters and themes, Real Reads also imitate the original author's style. An intelligent, lively and enjoyable introduction to this classic tale."Your little cousin cannot help being dull and stupid."At the tender age of ten, Fanny Price moves from her poor family home to live with her wealthy cousins at mansfield park. Settling into this proud family is only the first of many challenges she will have to face.

Around a family dining table deep in the Heartland, where Senator Joe McCarthy once sat and discussed his fondness for beets, nothing is as it seems. Gunnar, the family patriarch, is an upstanding farmer - or is he? Why is his favorite daughter so anxious to flee to Chicago? And why does her mother want to go too? Daughter Charity, a devoted wife and mother, is clearly frightened of something. As the mysteries multiply, author Timothy Mason solves them with wit and unrelenting suspense.

Benny Silverman, a retired, successful actor, seems to have surmounted the bitter time in his life when Leo Greshen, a good friend and colleague "named" him in front of the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Benny's flourishing career was nearly destroyed, and his comeback was slow and painful. The two men haven't spoken since. But they are forced to deal with each other 30 years after the fact, when Benny's daughter wins a career-making role in a hot new play Leo is directing.

Lil Olive, the leader of a group of feisty elderly women, decides that she is restless at the Rosehaven nursing home. Lil and her friends need some excitement in their dull lives. So, the group of women steal a car and hit the road in search of adventures, which include hilariously unforgettable trips to the local CVS and Hardee's, and end with an encounter with the law.

Dan's best friend is an alien, called Zoggy and he has invited him for Christmas. After trudging through the deep snow, Zoggy finds Dan's front door wide open. He goes in, but the house looks different - and there are lots of sparkly decorations everywhere. Zoggy looks for Dan but finds him already tucked up in bed fast asleep...and there is another visitor here! Should Zoggy wake Dan and tell him? Zoggy is in for a few surprises…

The law impacts nearly every aspect of our lives, yet we seldom stop to reflect on the tools, documents, and procedures that allow our society to function. Property and contracts, insurance and credit, taxes and estate planning: These issues may be intimidating, but getting on top of your legal affairs is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family. The good news is that a few simple concepts, a little organization, and some step-by-step planning can help you get your legal life into the best shape possible.

Most of us believe in fairness. Why then do we have creeping inequality in the land of the fair go? The answer lies in stagnant wage rises, gender pay inequity, insecure work and the lack of real opportunities for all, while corporations are still consuming large profits and executives claim record bonuses. Sally McManus confronts these truths every day. In On Fairness, she explores the true cost of social injustice and argues for advancing Australia fair.

This special Easter audiobook bundle includes three timeless children’s classics: "Easter Gift for Me" by Crystal Bowman, "Lily's Easter Party" by Crystal Bowman, and "Bunny's First Spring" by Sally Lloyd-Jones.

This second novel is the continuation of the saga started in the first book, Love at First Byte, which details the embattled life of a young girl who has been subjected to unhealthy relationships with men. One of these led to the conception of her twins. Lately, she has been negotiating life and exploring relationships with men while being a super wealthy woman. You will be drawn into the humorous account of her children's plans to find their mother a husband, the impending love triangle scenario, and the behaviors of Cici’s love interests!

Mirrors is a look at the panopoly of mirrors we confront in our modern daily life - for better or worse. Ongoing self reflections are unavoidable and come in all forms from the expected to the unexpected.

Wegen des Schulgerichts von Herrn Philipp Philipp müssen Chanel und Bibo nachsitzen, obwohl Bibo unschuldig ist. Zu ihrem Leidwesen muss daher auch Frau Bohnenkemper-Müller eine ganze Woche lang Bibo beim Nachsitzen betreuen. Mit der Zeit gehen den Lehrern jedoch die Ideen aus.

Who's at the door tells the story of two dogs crashing through a beach wedding, of their rambunctious play on the sand, of another family dog knocking over a Christmas tree and eating all the chocolate decorations, of a guinea pig wearing sunglasses, of a rabbit wearing dolls clothing sitting in a pram and a Mexican walking fish blowing bubbles in a book case.. Not to mention a child and goldfish in the same outdoor bath.