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Join Michael Wigge as he immerses himself into fascinating subcultures, rides with Amish farmers in old-fashioned buggies, sleeps on the street with the homeless, and, with the help from alternative lifestylers, learns to nourish himself with flowers. Wigge had only three concerns during his travels: How do I get some food? How will I get to my next destination? Where can I sleep? …all without money! This unusual travel diary combines adventure with humor and contains surprising revelations about when money is really needed - and when it's not.

In I Never Knew That About New York, Christopher Winn digs beneath the gleaming towers and mean streets of New York and discovers its secrets and its hidden treasures. Learn about the extraordinary people who built New York into one of the world's great cities in just 400 years. New York is one of the most photographed and talked about cities in the world, but Winn unearths much that is unexpected and unremembered in this fast-moving, ever-changing metropolis.

Book Description The Art of Rhetoric: Mastering Persuasion, Influence And Communication in Every Sphere of Life" Unlock the secrets of effective communication with "The Art of Rhetoric: Mastering Persuasion, Influence And Communication in Every Sphere of Life." This comprehensive guide delves into the timeless techniques of rhetoric and their applications in today's world, from the boardroom to social media and beyond. Whether you're a student, professional, public speaker, or anyone looking to enhance their persuasive abilities, this book provides the tools you need to influence and ...

The success of books such as Elaine Pagels's Gnostic Gospels and Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code proves beyond a doubt that there is a tremendous thirst today for finding the hidden truths of Christianity - truths that may have been lost or buried by institutional religion over the last two millennia. In Forbidden Faith, Richard Smoley narrates a popular history of one such truth, the ancient esoteric religion of gnosticism, which flourished between the first and fourth centuries AD, but whose legacy remains even today, having survived secretly throughout the ages.

Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a successful story - from the opening image to the finale - this audiobook lays out the 10 story genres ("Monster in the House"; "Whydunit"; "Dude with a Problem") alongside quirky, original insights ("Save the Cat"; "Shard of Glass") to help novelists craft a plot that will captivate - and a novel that will sell.

For centuries translations of the Bible have obscured our understanding and appreciation of the original text. Now And God Said provides listeners with an authoritative account of significant mistranslations and shows how new translation methods can give listeners their first glimpse into what the Bible really means.

Over time, literary agent Elizabeth Kracht noticed that many submissions had similar problems, so she began to make a list of the pitfalls. She knew that even excellent projects could be rejected based on these surmountable issues because those on the receiving end of proposals most often don’t have the time to walk writers through needed adjustments. The checklist Kracht has created helps writers make their manuscripts good to go. It offers short, easy-to-implement bites of advice, illustrated by inspiring - and cautionary - real-world examples.

*Updated Version 2024* Consistent writing creates consistent cash flow. There’s a reason why Netflix is a $250 billion dollar company; they consistently produce new content in a Series. If you want to make serious income from writing and publishing books, then you need to do the same. Self-published authors who are making 6 figures have an average of 28 books in their catalogue – this could be eBooks, paperback, audiobooks. Writing one book is like buying one lottery ticket. Your chances of being successful go up exponentially when you have more books. In Serial Cash, you will learn: ...

For centuries the Alps have seen the march of armies, the flow of pilgrims and Crusaders, the feats of mountaineers and the dreams of engineers - and some 14 million people live among their peaks today. In The Alps, Stephen O'Shea takes listeners up and down these majestic mountains, journeying through their 500-mile arc across France, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia.

“Finding the North Wind is an exciting journey about a dog that helps us find truth in ourselves.” –Richard Paul Evans, #1 New York Times bestselling author In the third book in the Search and Rescue Dog Series, a young Native American woman, unexpectedly escapes from the Wyoming Women's Minimum Security Prison just before being released, puzzling everyone. Lincoln County Deputy Nate Garner and his search and rescue dog Boo are quickly dispatched to track the running fugitive across the plains of Wyoming and into the Utah wilderness. Accompanying them is teenage Caleb who watches as ...

Civil legal action is battlefield by “words” put in writing from the very beginning of filing a Complaint and Summons, then, going forward by filing of Motions and Briefs, etc. When there is a legal controversy, sue or be sued, the involved parties may feel strongly that it is the other party’s fault. He/She/It wants justice, wants to tell the judge how wrong the other party is, and believes once the judge hears (or, reads) the “real story” the judge will rule in his/her/its favor for justice to be served. But before any judge will “hear” any party utters his/her/its side of ...

This ground breaking book has helped more people truly "get Kabbalah", by bringing more people to study it, than any other book. In Wheels of a Soul, Kabbalist Rav Berg guides you from your familiar world of human suffering to a startling new view of the laws of reincarnation, leading you to a deeper, more intuitive awareness of problem solving. Wheels of a Soul reveals where the roots of your physical, emotional, and mental afflictions are buried and in doing so, teaches you how to map out a process of transforming them to strengths.

***If you loved A Promised Tomorrow (available for free on Amazon), grab the rest of the series featuring five #1 best-sellers in this special boxed set.*** The Yoder Family Saga follows widow Miriam Yoder and her four unmarried daughters, Megan, Rebecca, Josephine, and Lillian, as they discover God’s plans for them and the hope He provides for a happy tomorrow. Peace for Yesterday Rebecca Yoder is twenty-years-old and fears she might be single forever. At one point, she was on the verge of being engaged to a handsome young man in town. Then things went sour, leaving Rebecca to wonder ...

Learn from one of the best. “When Corey’s name is on a song, you know you can expect to hear high-quality writing and production. Everything he sends me as a music supervisor is ready for placement in film/TV—and he makes my job easier because he is so business and music savvy.” —Shantell Ogden, Award-winning Singer/Songwriter and Music Supervisor “Corey is not only an amazing songwriter who has touched many with his lyrics; to be able to read his books and continue to learn with him is priceless. When you read Corey’s books, I can guarantee you you will smile, laugh, and ...

***If you loved Sarah (The Amish of Morrissey County Prequel) (available for free on Amazon) by #1 best-selling author Sylvia Price, grab the rest of the series featuring five full-length novels in this special boxed set.*** Welcome to Morrissey County! This fictional region in Pennsylvania Amish country is home to several generations of strong-willed Amish women who know what they want in life, even if others disagree. Join these women on their search for love and acceptance. Sadie Sadie Renno has never liked being Amish. Aaron Miller, one of the town's most devout Amish community members,...

A treasury of thrilling memories for fans of baseball's most storied franchise. When it comes to baseball glory, no other team comes close to the New York Yankees, winners of forty American League pennants and 27 World Series championships. Amazing Tales from the Yankee Dugout is a compilation of the funniest, strangest, and most unique stories, anecdotes, and tall tales that have been attributed to baseball’s legendary New York Yankees through the years.

If the Vedas are the cornerstone upon which all Hindu philosophy rests and the Epics the framework built upon it, then the Puranas are the finished dwellings in which Hindus live and practice their faith. The Hindu deities are depicted in Puranic scriptures in all their glory, religion and all. The Hindu deities are presented in their fullness, in intricate detail, and with theology unlike anything else before in the Puranic writings. This book briefly introduces the reader to the essence of the Puranas, and the vital role they play in bridging antiquated Hindu beliefs, scriptures, and ...

Arising out of Naipaul’s lifelong obsession and passion for a country that is at once his and totally alien, India: A Million Mutinies Now relates the stories of many of the people he met traveling there more than 50 years ago. He explores how they have been steered by the innumerable frictions present in Indian society - the contradictions and compromises of religious faith, the whim and chaos of random political forces.

Whether you're an aspiring or experienced romance author, The Romance Writer's Playbook is an indispensable guide to crafting compelling romantic fiction. From brainstorming ideas to mapping out intricate plots all the way through to publishing, this book leads you step-by-step through the entire creative process. Learn how to build dynamic characters and intriguing conflicts that will capture readers' imaginations. Discover the narrative elements that lend emotional depth and keep the pages turning. Study genre conventions and incorporate popular tropes and steamy scenes. The Playbook ...

Elegantly told against a haunting melodic backdrop, Crossing Open Ground's brilliant descriptions will sweep you into a new perspective - the land both gives us strength and molds our souls.