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More than a quarter of a million Americans crossed the continental United States between 1840 and 1870, going west in one of the greatest migrations of modern times. The frontiersmen have become an integral part of our history and folklore, but the Westering experiences of American women are equally central to an accurate picture of what life was like on the frontier. Through the diaries, letters, and reminiscences of women who participated in this migration, Women's Diaries of the Westward Journey gives us primary source material on the lives of these women.

I’ve been cursed. Not metaphorically. Not, “Oh no! I spilled my coffee!” or “I broke a heel!” No. I’ve been cursed by a book and now I’m a danger to everyone I care about.

Especially a matchmaker who works at the kind of paranormal bathhouse that would have grandmothers clutching their pearls. A worse look is a matchmaker experiencing a crisis of confidence. I am that matchmaker.

A Southern white writer, educator, and activist, Lillian Smith (1897-1966) spoke out all her life against injustice. In Killers of the Dream, her most influential book, she draws on memories of her childhood to describe the psychological and moral cost of the powerful, contradictory rules about sin, sex, and segregation—the intricate system of taboos—that undergirded Southern society.

The Beijing Duck House in Rockville, Maryland, is not only a beloved go-to setting for hunger pangs and celebrations; it is its own world, inhabited by waiters and kitchen staff who have been fighting, loving, and aging within its walls for decades. When disaster strikes, this working family’s controlled chaos is set loose, forcing each character to confront the conflicts that fast-paced restaurant life has kept at bay.

The Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman is a gripping and thought-provoking play that delves into the destructive power of lies and societal prejudice. Set in an all-girls boarding school, the story follows Karen Wright and Martha Dobie, two dedicated teachers whose lives are upended when a vengeful student, Mary Tilford, fabricates a shocking accusation against them.

¿Te resulta difícil dormir bien por la noche? ¿Estás cansado de sentirte constantemente ansioso y deprimido? ¿Estás buscando formas efectivas de mejorar tu salud mental y vivir una vida mejor? Presentamos 10 meditaciones guiadas para una relajación profunda, alivio del estrés y la ansiedad por Lillian Lockhart: ¡el libro fundamental para ayudarte a superar la depresión, dormir mejor y cultivar la paz interior, el amor propio y la gratitud! ¡La vida es demasiado corta para pasarla angustiado, pensando demasiado y sintiéndose deprimido!

Is there anyone in your life - a relative, boss, friend, or even a lover or spouse - who drives you crazy? Are there people who make you feel inadequate, unworthy, or just plain miserable? If there's someone who's not supportive and does not wish you well, then you've got a "toxic" person in your life.

An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast production. In this riveting political drama, Sara, along with her German husband Kurt, returns to the opulent Washington, DC, mansion of her mother, Fanny, after years away in Europe. With Hitler and Mussolini assuming full power, Kurt finds himself blackmailed for his anti-Fascist activities as the conflict in Europe crosses the hearth of this tranquil home.

Effective Strategies for Healing Your Inner Child is more than a book—it’s a practical roadmap to emotional freedom. Through powerful insights and actionable exercises, you'll embark on a transformative journey toward self-discovery and lasting change.

The ten guided meditation routines in this book offer an array of stress relief for many common issues people tend to experience. From stress relief meditation to overcoming depression, to finding inner peace and joy, this book can help you no matter what you’re currently facing. Each meditation session is thoughtfully paired with beautiful music to help you on your meditation journey to find whatever you desire.

What does it mean to be a “woman” in America? Award-winning gender and sexuality scholar Lillian Faderman traces the evolution of the meaning from Puritan ideas of God’s plan for women to the sexual revolution of the 1960s and its reversals to the impact of such recent events as #metoo, the appointment of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, the election of Kamala Harris as vice president, and the transgender movement.

Data Science Essentials For Dummies is a quick reference on the core concepts of the exploding and in-demand data science field, which involves data collection and working on dataset cleaning, processing, and visualization. This direct and accessible resource helps you brush up on key topics and is right to the point—eliminating review material, wordy explanations, and fluff—so you get what you need, fast.

The easiest-to-use and most comprehensive field guide to North American birds - from the country's preeminent writers on birds and nature. Drawing on more than 20 years' experience as bird and wildlife experts, Donald and Lillian Stokes have produced field guides that are factually, visually, and organizationally superior to any other books you can buy.

Little Women is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) that was originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. Alcott wrote the books rapidly over several months at the request of her publisher. The novel follows the lives of four sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March - detailing their passage from childhood to womanhood and is loosely based on the author and her three sisters. This special edition celebrating the 150th year since publication includes excerpts from "Louisa May Alcott, Her Life, Letters, and Journals" and "Little Women" part one and two.

Crystal Fire is a tale of the human factors in technology; the pride and jealousies coupled with scientific and economic aspiration that led to the creation of modern microelectronics and ignited the greatest technological explosion in history.

He was supposed to watch over her, protect her. But one taste leads to a bite, and his uncontrollable desires consume them both. He’s already taken her virginity, but now he wants to claim her for his own. There’s only one problem. She’s his best friend’s daughter.

After years in entrepreneurship, various industries, and civic engagement, I’ve noticed how little many people truly understand about government, power structures, and how to pursue their aspirations within these systems. This widespread knowledge gap often hinders progress and blocks our society from realizing its full potential. Motivated by this realization—and inspired by the invaluable work of Catherine Austin Fitts—I wrote this book to help close that gap.

"Praying for the Unsaved Millennials in our Families" is an exciting, Scripture-saturated, 24-Day Prayer guide for anyone who is serious about praying for the unsaved. It is a must-read. In view of the changing times in which we are living in every sphere of society, I felt the urgency to focus my intercessory prayers on the millennial generation because they tend to garner so much negativity from the press and other sources. In my experience with millennials, I have found them to be very well educated, tech-savvy, ambitious, adventurous, proactive, positive, creative, collaborative, ...

Embark on a serene path to emotional and spiritual well-being with "6 Guided Meditations for Nurturing Self-Love and Healing." This collection of meditations is designed to cultivate self-love and promote deep healing. Each session gently guides you through practices that enhance self-awareness, foster compassion, and restore inner peace. Perfect for beginners and seasoned meditators alike, these meditations provide a sanctuary for the mind and soul, helping you reconnect with your true self and embrace a life filled with love and tranquility.