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Mark Twain called it the Gilded Age. Between 1870 and 1900, the United States’ population doubled, accompanied by an unparalleled industrial expansion and an explosion of wealth. America was the foremost nation of the world, and New York City was its beating heart. There, the richest and most influential—Thomas Edison, J. P. Morgan, Edith Wharton, the Vanderbilts, Andrew Carnegie, and more—became icons, whose comings and goings were breathlessly reported in the papers of Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst. It was a time of abundance, but also bitter rivalries.

Writing & Publishing Your Book is an award-winning, step-by-step guide designed specifically for aspiring authors ready to turn their ideas into published works. From developing your concept and organizing your thoughts to polishing your manuscript and choosing the best publishing path, this comprehensive guide covers it all. Author John Ramirez offers clear, practical advice on navigating both self-publishing and traditional publishing, marketing your book, and building a loyal audience. You’ll learn how to develop your manuscript from start to finish, create a compelling author brand, ...

A time traveler gains a vista of the world’s unknown history—at the peril of his life!

Are you ready to journey through the most extraordinary literary masterpieces ever written? This book provides a unique opportunity to travel through the history of literature. Condensed information to know everything worth knowing: summaries, authors, dates, quotes, and messages of the most significant works ever written in every age and culture, including religious and philosophical texts, poems, plays, novels, and essays by the most outstanding authors.Three hundred books from ancient texts to modern-day works of art. You can explore the timeless wisdom of the greatest minds of our time....

Millions of people slog through life burdened by an inescapable sense of unease and dissatisfaction. With Discovering the Essential Self, join Eckhart Tolle in an eight-part program of breakthrough teachings and accessible approaches to find the meaning and fulfillment you’ve been seeking, right here in the present moment.

Merging ancient healing techniques and cutting-edge science, Drs. Johnson and Plant team up to reveal new groundbreaking science of essential oils, including synergistic actions with cells, genes, and human health. The discoveries revealed in this book will revolutionize the essential oil space, further unlock the unlimited benefits of essential oils, and increase the capacity of humans to live long and healthy lives to their fullest potential. You will discover: • Synergies between essential oils, cells, genes, carrier oils, and medications. • Blending tips to create synergistic ...

Bestselling author of Conversations with God, Neale Donald Walsch offers a radical solution to the growing problem of humanity’s alienation. He invites us to question our basic assumptions about ourselves, about each other, about life and how it works, and about God, and to rethink the very definition of humanity. The Essential Path challenges every human to make a Daring Decision—to look at who we are and how we can choose to be, in a planet-altering new way.

With the countless distractions that come from every corner of a modern life, it's amazing that we're ever able to accomplish anything. The Power of Less demonstrates how to streamline your life by identifying the essential and eliminating the unnecessary - freeing you from everyday clutter and allowing you to focus on accomplishing the goals that can change your life for the better

Modern readers of the New Testament often notice its varying ideas about women. Some passages encouraged women to be submissive and remain silent. Yet in others, women characters owned property, headed households, or spoke with approval. Women in the New Testament World helps listeners understand this conflicting evidence. It argues that social norms of the time encouraged traditional feminine virtues. However, as Susan Hylen argues, women in the culture enacted these virtues in a variety of ways, including active leadership in households, associations, and cities.

Master Remote Construction Project Management and Lead Your Team to Success—From Anywhere! Discover the essential strategies, tools, and leadership techniques needed to excel in remote construction project management. Whether you're an experienced professional or adapting to remote work for the first time, The Art of Remote Construction Project Management equips you with practical insights to drive efficiency, collaboration, and project success. Optimize Team Collaboration – Learn how to foster seamless communication and teamwork across distances. Leverage Cutting-Edge Technology – ...

Step into the world of reinsurance with 'Reinsurance Simplified: A Beginner's Guide to the Backbone of Insurance,' the book I wished I had when starting my journey in the insurance and reinsurance industry. Authored from personal experience, this guide is tailored for those new to the field, offering clear, concise explanations of complex topics. It’s packed with real-world insights and practical knowledge, making it the perfect starting point for anyone looking to build a solid foundation in reinsurance. Transform your understanding and approach to risk management with this essential ...

American baby boomers are aging, and 15 million of them never had children. Who will take care of them? Unprecedented in US history, this demographic will create challenges for these individuals, as well as for society. This book is a passionate exploration of the path ahead for "Solo Agers". Author Sara Zeff Geber takes listeners on a journey, starting with the choice for childlessness and then suggests ways in which Solo Agers can mitigate the absence of adult children by relationship-building and rigorous planning for their future.

If you think your poker skills could improve, you are probably right—and this book will show you how.

An essential guide for parents and caregivers, this book offers insights, strategies, and understanding to navigate middle childhood (ages 6-12). Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez Ziegler, a seasoned clinical psychologist and mother, highlights ways to foster resilience, encourage open communication, and build lasting connections during this crucial period.

If You Want To Learn to Cook Simply and Inexpensively, Read On! Do you hate the idea of cooking? Does the thought of cooking stress you out? Do you want to cook but have no idea where to start? Do you think you are a bad cook or can’t cook? The truth is that anyone can learn to cook, and it’s really not complicated to make tasty meals for you, your partner, your family, and your friends. In this short book, you will lean the essentials of cooking: The essential but limited and inexpensive cooking equipment The handful of food staples that you need to keep in your kitchen How to cook ...

You are no doubt a busy student with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to read your textbook in preparation for the TEAS exam. However, the truth is that the TEAS exam is a challenging test, and in fact, in some state schools, 60 percent of the admissions decision is based on the TEAS. Thorough preparation cannot be overlooked, therefore. That is why the author, Mia Ingrum, a nursing professional, developed the TEAS AUDIO Study Guide!

In his essential writing guide, This Year You Write Your Novel, Walter Mosley supplied aspiring writers with the basic tools to write a novel in one year. In this complementary follow up, Mosley guides the writer through the elements of not just any fiction writing, but the kind of writing that transcends convention and truly stands out. How does one approach the genius of writers like Melville, Dickens, or Twain? In Elements of Fiction, Walter Mosley contemplates the answer.

This comprehensive guide offers everything you need to know to prepare for the CDL exam and embark on a successful career. Whether you're new to the trucking world or are looking to brush up on the essentials, this resource covers the critical areas required to pass both the written and skills tests. It delves into the various CDL classes and endorsements, the handling of hazardous materials, the proper operation of air brake systems, and much more.

Ragtime Music History: The Complete Guide to the Origins, Legacy, and Essential Recordings of America’s First Popular Music is your ultimate deep dive into one of the most influential musical genres in American culture. From its syncopated origins in African American communities to its peak in the saloons, parlors, and vaudeville stages of the early 20th century, this beautifully written guide explores the evolution, key figures, cultural impact, and lasting legacy of ragtime. Discover the stories of Scott Joplin, James Scott, and Eubie Blake; learn how ragtime shaped early jazz, inspired...

Awakening Fertility is a loving guide to accompany you along the road to whatever is next for you - whether it be a child or a deeper understanding of what it means to be a woman and the power that lies in your heart and in your womb. Including 25 healing recipes, Awakening Fertility is a source of connection, nourishment, and guidance to those desiring to become mothers. As opposed to the countless other books on "trying to conceive," Awakening Fertility looks at this time before motherhood as a chance for discovery and growth.