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A Ghost Hunter’s Guide to DeLand Whether you're a thrill-seeker, a history buff, or an armchair traveler, Gently Haunted will unlock the haunted history of DeLand, Florida—where the past is always present, and the veil between this world and the next is whisper-thin. This is far more than an ordinary book of ghost stories: it's a full-featured guidebook that will take you to some of DeLand's most haunted hotspots. From the echoing corridors of old Victorian mansions to the eerie calm of historic graveyards, you'll visit a wide range of storied sites, many untouched by time. What's more,...

C.F. McGlashan was the newspaper publisher of the local paper in Truckee, California, the closest town to the Donner Pass. McGlashan interviewed the survivors of the Donner Party, gathered artifacts and amassed an enormous amount of secondary information. Over an 18 month period, McGlashan published serialized articles in his paper and turned his articles into a book. History of the Donner Party is considered the definitive account of one of the most notorious treks in American history.

Greater Than a Tourist: Paris, France by Albane Linyer offers the inside scoop on Paris. As a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your trip. Travel like a local. Slow down and get to know the people and the culture of a place. By the time you finish this audiobook, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.

The Villages of East Yorkshire' is a collection of forty historical studies of some of the East Riding's most interesting and well-known communities, the events that shaped them and the personalities that made them famous. From the Wolds to the plain of Holderness and the North Sea coast, the rich variety of East Yorkshire's villages and their people is fully represented in this fascinating book, which is fully illustrated. Martin Limon was born in Hull, East Yorkshire and attended local schools before studying for a degree in history at the University of Hull. After graduating, he ...

It has been called Robert E. Lee's supreme moment: riding into the Chancellorsville clearing...the mansion itself aflame in the background...his gunpowder-smeared soldiers crowding around him, hats off, cheering wildly. After one of the most audacious gambits of the war, Lee and his men had defeated a foe more than two and half times their size. The Federal commander, "Fighting Joe" Hooker, had boasted days earlier that his plans were perfect - yet his army had crumbled, and Hooker himself had literally been knocked senseless.

Unveil the secrets of the Pacific Northwest with "Wine Country and Local Cuisine," a tantalizing journey through a region renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and unparalleled gastronomic pleasures. This immersive eBook invites readers to explore a world where the land's distinct terroir and vibrant culinary scene intertwine to create an unforgettable experience for the senses. Begin your adventure with an introduction to the region's rich tapestry of terrains and flavors, revealing the hidden allure that captivates wine and food enthusiasts worldwide. Venture into the unique wine ...

“Social Enterprise is a powerful agent for fostering societal change. When social entrepreneurs and social impact enthusiasts come together and are supported, there is an opportunity for real, lasting sustainable peace and transformation”. The SDGs represents some of the smartest interventions the world has ever had. And actually, the SDGs with their broader vision of 169 targets with an all comprising mandates are supposed to be interlinked with every other goal and relate meaningfully to the current social economic structures in terms of practical poverty, hunger, unemployment and ...

Have you ever wondered how certain businesses in your community became local institutions—those household names that carry with them a reputation for unmatched quality and service? Or how they launched to local celebrity status and get preferential treatment everywhere they go as a pillar of the community? And how nobody can compete, even though they charge the highest price in town?

Greater Than A Tourist - Bohol Central Visayas Philippines, by Bahja L. Roasol, offers the inside scope on Bohol, Philippines. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

The spread of Tech innovation has transformed the business ecosystem. Disruptive technologies have permeated all industries and continue to generate unprecedented changes in creativity, across all functions, solving consumer problems, and growing business sales in ways never thought possible before. For example, Uber has disrupted the taxi industry because it has used innovative digital technology to offer something that is cheaper and easier to handle. Some organizations are accomplishing their objectives by leading their industries in technology innovation, while others continue to ...

Author William S. Kiser reshapes the history of the Southwest, underlining the role of the military not just in obtaining territory but in retaining it.

This book focuses on the development of a missional ethos at New Hope Church of God in Christ in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Members were encouraged to embrace missiology as a means of spreading the gospel, making disciples within New Hope Church, and throughout the community. The project was based on the premise that the congregation was not involved in missional ministry. The hypothesis was that an attitudinal change would occur within members once they were informed of the concept of a missional church. The methodology used to evaluate the hypothesis was qualitative, using surveys, ...

Greater Than a Tourist - Tokyo Japan, by Paula Danciu, offers the inside scoop on Tokyo.

Today, there is a disconnection between the youth and the leadership of the church. With fewer and fewer young people attending church, a hole has been created in the membership where the young people used to be. With that we are also seeing a growing generation gap in churches that impacts leadership and how youth are and are not transitioning into leadership at the local level. How can we keep a steady group of leaders being developed in the local church? This book is a history, of sorts, of African American youth ministry in the US. We use the brush of the past to be able to re-...

February in Newfoundland is the longest month of the year. Another blizzard is threatening to tear a strip off downtown St. John’s, while inside The Hazel restaurant, a storm system of sex, betrayal, addiction and hurt is breaking overhead.

Dear Traveler, Welcome to the WanderStories™ tour of the top 10 sights in Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon, the Castel Sant’Angelo, the Trevi Fountain, the Capitoline Museums, Piazza Navona, and the Villa Farnesina. We are now ready to take you on your personal tour of these world famous landmarks. We will also tell you the history of Rome and several additional stories about Italian cuisine, traditions and customs, holidays and celebrations, humor and jokes, and what makes Italians Italian. We, at WanderStories™, are ...

A sweeping, magisterial biography of the man generally considered the greatest president of the 20th century, admired by Democrats and Republicans alike. Traitor to His Class sheds new light on FDR's formative years, his remarkable willingness to champion the concerns of the poor and disenfranchised, his combination of political genius, firm leadership, and matchless diplomacy in saving democracy in America during the Great Depression and the American cause of freedom in World War II.

Greater Than a Tourist: Wroclaw, Poland by Paula Kolesnik offers the inside scoop on Wroclaw. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this guide will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

As a small business owner in Michigan, you know that your state is unique - and that means your business has the potential to offer something truly special to your customers. But how can you tap into that potential and market your small business by "Marketing the Michigan Way"? "Marketing the Michigan Way" is a set of strategies and techniques that help small businesses in Michigan connect with their customers by leveraging the unique culture, history, and local attractions of the state. This includes identifying local points of interest, integrating them into your marketing and sales ...

Acclaimed Southern author Dennis Covington was a National Book Award finalist. Redneck Riviera is the true story of Covington’s bizarre encounters with a lawless band of gun-toting swamp-dwellers in Central Florida who’ve illegally claimed the two-and-a-half acres of land he inherited from his father.