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With the country in the midst of World War II, you can be sure that the small town of Elderberry, Georgia, will pull together to find a missing child. And you can be equally certain that first-grade teacher Miss Dimple Kilpatrick will be in the rescue party - especially since Peggy Ashcroft is one of her students. Miss Dimple carves out a search path all her own and, once again, the sharp-as-a-tack teacher is right on point. She finds Peggy in the woods, but the child is too sick to walk and it's too difficult for Miss Dimple to navigate the uneven terrain in the dark.

The 47-day siege of Vicksburg orchestrated by Grant resulted in the eventual surrender of the city and fulfilled a major strategic goal for the Union: command of the Mississippi River for the remainder of the war. In this revealing volume, Michael B. Ballard offers the first in-depth exploration of Grant's thoughts and actions during this critical operation, providing a never-before-seen portrait of the general in the midst of one of his most notable achievements.

The Disneyland® Hotel: The Early Years 1954-1988 captures the amazing construction of this landmark resort and tells the story of how it became one of Southern California's premier destinations for family vacations. The book includes vintage photos, memorabilia, and a foreword by the son of the original owner of the hotel.

Join hosts Jacob and Ben, two seasoned irrigation business operators, as they dive into the daily struggles and strategies of running and scaling a successful residential irrigation business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, this podcast offers practical advice, industry tips, and real-world experiences to help you thrive in the irrigation industry. Tune in for expert insights, troubleshooting tips, and actionable steps to take your irrigation business to the next level!

When Scott Ballard started school, his teachers told him he would never amount to anything. However, Scott overcame the struggles of his youth, learning to live a life of gratitude, to follow his God-given ability, and to embrace his dyslexia as a gift rather than a disability. By sharing his own journey to confidence and fulfillment, Scott will show you how to start on a path toward achieving your dreams, creating your legacy, and living in your God-given ability. You can change the world, and you can start your journey today.

From the master of dystopia, comes his heartrending story of a British boy’s four-year ordeal in a Japanese prison camp during the Second World War. Based on J. G. Ballard’s own childhood, this is the extraordinary account of a boy’s life in Japanese-occupied wartime Shanghai - a mesmerising, hypnotically compelling novel of war, of starvation and survival, of internment camps and death marches. It blends searing honesty with an almost hallucinatory vision of a world thrown utterly out of joint.

Ronan, revealed as a legend on Maylin, a second invasion of earth looms. With his newly discovered power, Ronan must unlock the secrets contained in the orb left behind during the attack on Prynesse.

Guy W. Ballard (July 28, 1878-December 29, 1939) and his wife, Edna Anne Wheeler Ballard, founded the I AM Movement. Ballard served in the US Army in World War I and then became a mining engineer. Both he and Edna studied theosophy and the occult extensively. In 1930 Ballard visited Mount Shasta in California, where he met another hiker who identified himself as the Count of St. Germain. These experiences are recorded in the three books Ballard wrote using the pen name Godfre Ray King.

Artemis Bridge is the know-to, go-to guy: the amoral fixer in 2028 Los Angeles, with the connection for any illicit desire no matter how depraved. He prides himself on remaining above it all. But when an associate dies in his arms, he is burdened with a damaging video of the current mayor he can't sell or trade. With assassins dogging his every step, he has only days before the corrupt mayor is re-elected, handing Chronosoft corporation complete control.

A podcast about fascinating history, mysteries and the unexplained

In The Trenches tells the stories of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.): an organization dedicated to rescuing victims of human trafficking and exploitation worldwide. O.U.R. works with national and international governments to provide cutting-edge forensic tools and training, develop intel, go undercover, carry out rescue efforts, and conduct aftercare for the survivors of human trafficking. O.U.R. Founder and CEO, and In The Trenches host Tim Ballard will explore these operations with special guests who are taking bold action in the fight to end human trafficking and exploitation. From ...

A thorough discussion of what the lost person must do to be saved.

Isaiah has given up everything for his faith. His family won't speak to him and he contracted a serious illness while on his mission that has sapped his physical strength. Desperate to become independent he takes a temporary job doing handyman work for Denny and Julie Miller. Dawn has been living with the Miller's while she finishes college, but with graduation just around the corner she is struggling to decide what to do next in her life.

Denny Miller's perfect life is destroyed when an IED explodes, leaving him paralyzed. After losing the job he loved and the woman he planned to marry, he goes home to live with his parents and try to understand the plan God has for him. Julie Hawthorne has been Denny's best friend since childhood. Can she help him heal even though she can't mend the tragedy within her own family?

American government evolved over the generations since the mid-19th century. The changing character of these institutions is a critical part of the history of the United States. This engaging survey focuses on the evolution of public policy and its relationship to the constitutional and political structure of government at the federal, state, and local levels. A new chapter in this revised and updated edition examines the debate about "big government" over the last 20 years.

The heartrending story of a British boy's four-year ordeal in a Japanese prison camp during the Second World War. Based on J. G. Ballard's own childhood, this is the extraordinary account of a boy's life in Japanese-occupied wartime Shanghai - a mesmerising, hypnotically compelling novel of war, of starvation and survival, of internment camps and death marches. It blends searing honesty with an almost hallucinatory vision of a world thrown utterly out of joint.

It's the summer of 1944 and the world seems mired in a war that will never end. Even with a war on, the peaches are ripe for picking. As veteran teacher Miss Dimple Kilpatrick and her colleagues work in the orchard, they hear frantic calls for help.

Nella Covington can't believe she's agreed to marry the arrogant Samuel L. du Cannon, even if it's only a marriage of convenience. He needs a mother for his small son, and she needs to keep her beloved childhood home. Will she be able to stand his egotistical attitude? His domineering manner? But Jake is such a darling little boy! And he's already captured her heart. What does she have to lose?

J. G. Ballard was, for over 50 years, one of this country’s most significant writers. Beginning with the events that inspired his classic novel, Empire of the Sun, in this revelatory autobiography he charts the course of his astonishing life. Miracles of Life takes us from the vibrant surroundings of pre-war Shanghai, to the deprivations and unexpected freedoms of Lunghua Camp, to Ballard’s arrival in a devastated Britain.

This is a podcast for women who have found themselves wanting to make changes for the best half of their lives. I will help you to identify the potential you already have, and help you to discover how to stop letting fear hold you back. *Creating you after divorce.*How to deal with empty nest.*What's next? The possibilities are endless.