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1882 - When her stepmother is murdered, Lady Felicity Armstrong learns that her yearly income will barely cover the cost of food, but she has a secret. While the manor house called Rosendale is being inventoried to cover her stepmother’s debts, Felicity discovers something in her birth mother’s dressing table that gives her hope of a brighter future. She also has a plan, which she hopes will bear fruit, and deliver her from a life of poverty. Two years later, she is struggling to survive. Her young maid, Millie, a plucky urchin whose devotion to her lady is irrefutable, has taught ...

Jasira's love for her mates is a fierce, unyielding force. She is willing to do anything to protect them, even if that means deceiving those she holds dearest to save them. After being kidnapped, she is stripped of her powers and separated from her wolf. Powerless as she once was before. The pain of being away from her mates is unbearable, and she fears there is no way to escape without putting the ones she loves in danger. Even if that means her heart suffers. Fate is not done with her yet. Help comes from within the walls of her capture. Escape is now within her grasp, and the need to be ...

About The Book We are happy to introduce a translation of the famous classical Hanafi Fiqh Manual called Nur al-Idah (The Light of Clarification) by Imam Hasan bin Ammar bin Ali Al-Shurunbulali who is described as one of the greatest scholars of his time (b. 1580). This edition covers: The basics of purification (classes of water, containers, residual foods or drinks, etiquettes of performing the call of nature etc.), wudu, ritual bath, dry ablution, wiping over footgear, rules related to menstruation and postnatal bleeding, The basics of prayer (the call to prayer [adhan and iqaama], how ...

Reno was the first US city to fully embrace its destiny as a gaming capital, and even before gaming was legalized in 1931 the city was the one place gangsters from Chicago and the Midwest wanted to go for safety, sanctuary, and of course the booze, the broads, and the banking services to launder their kidnapping and hold-up loot. This book tells it all, from the first casinos in 1931, to the changes that came in the 1960s. Bank robbers like Alvin Karpis, kidnappers like Ma Barker and her sons, and even “Baby Face" Nelson came to stay, play, and enjoy the show. Reno had it all, and they ...

Part four of this comprehensive series focuses on the mastery of key legal vocabulary and the understanding of Latin terms that are integral to the practice of law. It serves as both an educational and reference tool, helping law students enhance their comprehension of legal language and develop a solid foundation for their careers.

This book is wildly funny. I lost track of how many times I laughed out loud. -- Kathleen, Amazon ReviewerAuthor Al Macy is a character and a tightwad with a unique sense of humor. He and his wife squirreled away enough money to retire early, do interesting things, and take unusual trips. As he puts it: “Every day I wake up with nothing to do, and by the end of the day, I've only gotten half of it done.” During his working life, Macy was a neuroscientist, computer game programmer, jazz trombonist, chef, CEO, piano player, clam digger, and technical writer. The book is a journal of a car...

Kellerman is back, bigger, bolder, and tougher than ever. Former US Marine, sometimes private investigator, oftentimes hit man for hire, Kellerman is as hardcore as they come. In Hard Time, Kellerman faces the most dangerous challenge of his career. The love of his life and ex-cop Maria Lopez is serving short time in a country-club prison for white-collar crime. With just four months left on her sentence, Maria is falsely accused of murdering a male guard and whisked off to a maximum security prison where she faces ten or more years of hard time. Kellerman will go to any lengths to prove ...

Starting school at Hawthorne University was not going well, until I met my classmate Alondra. Allie was different. She was goth. But she was also mysterious, confident and fun. I was into that. My name’s Liam. My friends call me Lee. Things got weird after I accompanied her to her haunts. Poltergeists and demons attacked little girls. I watched Alondra help exorcise these ghosts, but some of their evil stuck to me.

Unlocking the Mystery of Tongues takes a thorough, scriptural look at the subject of the Baptism with the Holy Spirit. Topics include: The two-fold work of the Holy Spirit; the benefits of speaking with tongues; how to receive the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

This book tells the story of the Prophet Muhammad as an inspirational role model for anyone who wants to be extraordinary. You will learn how Muhammad shaped his personality as a child, dealt with the universal challenges of adolescence while a teenager, and then emerged as a leader in his community as a young adult. The book deliberately avoids the language of historical narration used in typical biographies of the Prophet in favor of a more informal, down-to-earth approach. In this book, the reader will get a completely different view of Muhammad and hopefully will see how Muhammad ...

You know Muhammad as a messenger, military general, political leader, husband, and friend. Now embark on this unique journey as you discover the Prophet as a role model and a mentor. This book explores the life of the Prophet Muhammad from the perspective of some of his special followers – the children. You will learn how the Prophet nurtured and trained the children around him by: • Building emotional security and trust. • Helping children connect to Islamic beliefs such as Allah, the Hereafter, and the Quran. • Building positive associations with the worship of Allah. • ...

50 Bedtime Stories and Inspiring Lessons to Learn About Faith, Kindness, and the Spirit of Islam Are you looking for a meaningful way to help children understand and love the month of Ramadan? Do you want to create heartwarming bedtime moments that nurture faith, build character, and spark curiosity about Islamic teachings? Ramadan Blessings for Kids 2-in-1 is the perfect companion for Muslim families during the holy month and beyond. This unique two-in-one bundle combines 50 bedtime stories and a second manuscript full of interactive activities, educational lessons, and real-life ...

A Washington Nationals podcast offering recap and analysis after every game, plus all the breaking news throughout the year. Hosted by Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com & Al Galdi, host of "The Al Galdi Podcast". For sponsorship opportunities, contact Tim Shovers at natschatpodcast@gmail.com.

Before he can retire to work his Montana ranch full-time, he has one more important task to perform. A junior marshal who Tillman appointed in Laramie, Wyoming, a few years earlier has taken a wrong path and Tillman must remove him from office. Tillman leaves his two grown sons and his sister, Alice, on the ranch and sets out for Wyoming by railroad. Along the way, Tillman makes a few detours and stops to visit old friends and colleagues. As he travels south to Laramie, Tillman relives his life in flashbacks. From the Big Woods of Wisconsin, where he was born and met his wife, Tillman's ...

In this audiobook, Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya collects the sayings related to benevolence toward parents and covers many aspects of how to treat your parents. He highlights how Islam sees kindness toward parents as a core part of the religion and enforces that in both parents' lives and even after they pass away.

Did you get into the furnished rental business to create a leisurely lifestyle? How's that working for you? Have you’ve accidentally created a job for yourself? Well the Airbnb Virtual Assistant Handbook is your key to freedom. The author outlines essential standard operating procedures (SOPs) for your extended stay rental business. These are the steps you should delegate to your virtual assistant so you can focus on more important money-making tasks. This workbook gives you templates based on the industry's best practices. You can use these templates as is or customize them to suit your ...

Czech soldier Filip Sedlák never wanted to fight for the Austro-Hungarian Empire. So at the first opportunity, he defected to the Russians. Now he and others like him have formed the Czechoslovak Legion. Their goal: leave the chaos of Russia, sail to France, and help the Allies defeat the Central Powers, thereby toppling a hated empire and winning an independent Czechoslovakia.

The life of Taj al-Saltaneh, daughter of the ruler of Iran, Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, epitomized the predicaments of her changing era. Overcoming her limited education within the harem walls, Taj chronicled a 30-year span in the life of a generation that witnessed a shift from traditional order to revolutionary flux.

An awful lot has happened in the last 100 years or so. In fact, when you look at how much went on in the 20th century, it's amazing it didn't take longer than that. And what have we learnt? A few obvious lessons include: megalomaniac men with moustaches in charge of countries tend to turn out to be bad; anyone who thinks they can explain let alone sort out the Middle East is wrong; France simply cannot be relied upon; America may or may not be the cause of everything good and bad in the world (depending on who you ask).

This is the first book in the long out of print Five Worlds Trilogy by award-winning author Al Sarrantonio. As the 25th century draws to a close, Prime Cornelian, a ruthless usurper of Martian rule, will do anything to control all of human civilization, and the fate of all humankind is in the hands of the exiled King of Earth, Dalin Shar. Find more novels by Al Sarrantonio at Audible.com. Search Crossroad Press to find more titles by Al Sarrantonio and many other science-fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, western and mainstream authors.