Not Many Mighty: Liars, Cheats, Killers, and Other Inspirational Bible Heroes by Paul Combs (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The heroes of the Bible have come down to us through the centuries as towering figures immortalized in marble and stained glass. But the actual text of the Bible presents a far more complicated, and more encouraging, picture of these Old and New Testament saints. From Moses to Jonah, from Peter to Paul, they were like us in every way. This book tells the other side of the story you got in Sunday school.

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True Crime Case Histories - Volume 13: 12 Disturbing True Crime Stories of Murder, Deception, and Mayhem (Volume 13) by Jason Neal (227 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

12 Disturbing True Crime Stories of Murder and Mayhem Volume 13 of the True Crime Case Histories Series *** This series can be read in any order *** Not everyone has the stomach for the dark details of True Crime. But some of us feel an irresistible pull to these stories - whether it's a burning drive to see justice served, a need to comprehend the depraved criminal mind, or simple curiosity about how detectives cracked the case. True Crime Case Histories Volume 13 brings to light twelve new stories spanning the past fifty years, exposing the dark realities of human behavior. A sampling of the stories includes: The Beauty Queen - When a vivacious young nurse is found viciously murdered and discarded in a cow pasture, veteran detectives pursue every lead to identify her sadistic killers before they strike again. Folly Beach - When teenage girls walking the windswept sands of a sleepy beach town begin to disappear without a trace, the quest to uncover a relentless predator reveals a ...

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The Adventures of Martha Lou and Me: A Collection of Short Stories by Josephine Krause (10 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

My paternal grandma, from the Deep South, was as backwoods as a body could get. She was so country, that country folk looked like high falutin city folk, compared to her. Grandma had a noteworthy Southern dialect that left me gobsmacked every time she spoke. It was fascinating, captivating, enchanting, and a tad odd. I spent my adolescent years growing up in the North having fun adventures with my sisters, especially Martha Lou, since she was the mistress of mischief. Martha Lou turned ordinary events into exciting experiences. The wheels in her brain never stopped turning. This led to many precarious and humorous exploits. As I grew older and retold the stories of my youth, I would recount them in the distinctive speaking style of my grandma, with her ever entertaining colloquialisms of the South. People found my narratives to be heartwarming, wholesome, endearing, and hilarious. If there is one thing that I aim to do... it's to make you laugh! Enjoy the collection of short, ...

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The Story of Gunnar Hansen: A Novel by John C. Dailey Price verified 4 hours ago

COURAGE AND FAITH IN SPITE OF ADVERSITY Hoping to reunite spiritually with his deceased wife, Kathleen, Gunnar Hansen, 73, embarks on a three-week solo canoe trip. The Quetico-Superior wilderness canoe country on the Minnesota Ontario border is the setting for this uplifting adventure story. After surviving near death from his wounds in Vietnam, Gunnar survives his canoe trip with the help of the mysterious Abigail Fraser. "From college to Vietnam combat to career and family, joy and tragedy must be reconciled here. Yet through it all flows that one constant -- a priceless spiritual connection to the canoe country... Quetico will always inspire both the imagination and the soul." -- Stuart Osthoff, publisher of The Boundary Waters Journal

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The King of the Coral Sea: The Untold Story of an Australian Legend by Robert Louis DeMayo (Wayward Publisihing) (58 Reviews)    Price verified 54 minutes ago

Discover an Astonishing True Story Of Daring and Courage: A Real-Life Tarzan's Solo Travel Journey Across The Coral Sea Michael Fomenko is no stranger to adversity. Shut out of the Commonwealth Games for financial and political reasons at the ripe age of twenty, Michael begins to question everything. Setting a new course for himself, he dreams of a feat that will require unimaginable determination. A powerful testament to the magnitude of human courage and resilience, The King of the Coral Sea is a gripping narrative adventure that artfully recounts Michael Fomenko's legendary voyage - paddling a dugout canoe over one thousand nautical kilometres from Cairns Australia to Dutch New Guinea. Faced with gruelling physical effort, saltwater crocodiles lurking beneath the waves, and the ever-present danger of storms and jagged coral reefs, Michael never expected to encounter an additional foe: the Australian Government. Hounded by the press and victimized by a government that saw a white ...

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True Crime Stories: VOLUME 3: A collection of fascinating facts and disturbing details about infamous serial killers and their horrific crimes (True ... by Robert Adams (15 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Discover the most terrifying and unimaginable true crime cases from across the globe in "True Crime Stories Volume 3"! This captivating book will take you on a thrilling journey through some of the most astonishing and engrossing criminal cases ever documented. Enjoy an edge-of-your-seat reading experience as you unravel mysteries, explore the darkest corners of human nature, and discover just how far people are willing to go when driven by desperation, greed, or revenge. Benefits of reading this book include: - Uncovering the truth behind some of the most gripping and bizarre criminal cases ever committed - Gaining insight into the complex motivations behind these crimes and the painstaking investigations that followed - Witnessing the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity - Appreciating the sheer audacity and peculiarity of true crime What's included in the book: - Gripping narratives that will keep you on the edge of your seat - Diverse range of ...

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Confessions of a Military Spouse by Danielle Lyles (16 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

This short memoir gives a glimpse into the everyday life of a Military family, in particular the spouse. Military families endure so much more than civilians know. The author, Danielle Lyles invites you to take a transparent peek into her life and the life of her family.

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True Crime Stories: VOLUME 5: A collection of fascinating facts and disturbing details about infamous serial killers and their horrific crimes (True ... by Robert Adams (10 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Explore the depths of the human psyche and uncover the truth behind some of the world's most terrifying and unimaginable true crime stories in "True Crime Stories Volume 5: The Most Terrifying and Unimaginable Cases from Across the Globe". This captivating book offers readers a thrilling journey through a treasure trove of gripping narratives that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Discover the cold-blooded masterminds, courageous detectives and ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances who have all been involved in some of the most bizarre and intriguing crimes ever committed. Benefits of reading this book include: - Unlocking a world of captivating mysteries and exploring the darkest corners of human nature - Gaining insight into complex motivations behind these crimes and understanding what drives individuals to commit unthinkable acts - Witnessing the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity What's Included: - Fascinating real-life stories ...

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Lionel Messi : FIFA world cup Qatar 2022: The amazing story of the boy who became a legend by Javier jurado Alvarez (11 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

"If I wasn't paid to be a professional footballer, I would willingly play for nothing." - Lionel Messi. The idea that a young man from Argentina standing five feet seven inches tall might develop into the best soccer player in the world defies sense. A person who has been diagnosed with growth hormone insufficiency and lacks the financial means to pay for the costly treatment to address that disease would also not be the best prospect to succeed players like Diego Maradona, Ronaldo, or Pelé in the title of "World's Best." But Lionel Messi consistently defies reason ever since he joined his first soccer squad at the age of four. In this book, Lionel Messi's journey from his modest origins in a small hamlet in Argentina to his record-breaking fifth Ballon D'Or award will be chronicled. We won't believe that Messi merely inherited a plethora of natural talent, despite the temptation being great. Instead, we will go back and examine the steps that he took to become, without a doubt, the ...

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TRUE CRIME 1: The Crimes of this World by D. W. Loder (7 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

TRUE CRIME 1: The Crimes of this World Short and informative is reported here about the true crime cases of our world. Case 1, Jovan Collier From teen killer to obsessive stalker. Only 25 years later does his past come to light and he ended up behind bars. Case 2, David & Catherine Birnie A pair that together becomes a deadly combo. From the press it was only called "the Moorhouse murders". Case 3, Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon Disappeared while hiking in the jungle. But what happened? An accident or murder? A mysteriously spooky unsolved case. Case 4, Emma Walker They were the ultimate high school dream couple. She cheerleader and he foodball player. But only until one of the two had to die. Case 5, Hinterkaifeck Six dead on a lonely farm in the middle of nowhere in Bavaria. Surrounded by fields, meadow landscapes and dark forest. What happened? Case 6, Lizzie Borden Mathew and Abby Borden are found executed in a bloodbath. Mathew's face was barely recognizable from the ...

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TRUE CRIME 7: The Crimes of this World by D. W. Loder (5 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

TRUE CRIME 7: The Crimes of this World Short and informative is reported here about the true crime cases of our world. Case 1, Jayme Closs In October 2018, the 13-year-old American woman was kidnapped shortly before 1 a.m. in the middle of the night. The kidnapper shot her parents dead. Case 2, Camp Scott The Oklahoma Girl Scout murders took place on the morning of June 13, 1977 at Camp Scott in Mayes County, Oklahoma, USA. The victims were three girl scouts, between the ages of 8 and 10, who were raped and murdered. Case 3, Karina Holmer The young Swede fulfills her dream and travels to the USA as an au pair. But her stay quickly turns into a nightmare and ends with her brutal death. Case 4, Cyanide Tylenol A drug prepared with cyanide killed seven people in 1982. But who does that? Case 5, Freeway Phantom Between April 1971 and September 1972, Washington DC was terrorized by a serial killer known to this day only as the Freeway Phantom. While at large, the Freeway Phantom ...

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Toussaint L'Ouverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines: The History and Legacy of the Haitian Revolution’s Most Famous Leaders by Charles River Editors (34 Reviews)    Price verified 54 minutes ago

*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "I was born a slave, but nature gave me a soul of a free man... " - Toussaint L'Ouverture The island of Hispaniola is the second largest island in the Antilles chain behind Cuba, and host to the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere. Haiti, however, covering the western third of the island, is a French-speaking territory while the Dominican Republic, which occupies the other two thirds, is a Spanish-speaking territory. The Dominican Republic, although classified as a developing nation, has never been struck to the same degree by the malaise of poverty, corruption of its neighbor, languishing in the lower ten percent of nations ahead only of some of the most conspicuous failed states in Africa. Many historians and analysts have posed the question of why, and the answer seems to lie in Haiti's uniquely tortured history. Hispaniola entered the European record in 1492 when ...

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America Calling: Freedoom - Immigration by Mark D. Burright (5 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Embark on a captivating journey through the tapestry of American history with "America Calling: Freedom - Immigration," a poignant and gripping historic fictional novel by Mark D. Burright. Drawing inspiration from the author's own family saga, this narrative unfolds across generations, spanning the 1600s, the War of Independence, the Civil War, and the tumultuous era of the Oklahoma Land Run. In this evocative tale, readers are transported to a time when pioneers faced the daunting challenge of immigrating to a new land, a land that would eventually become the beacon of freedom and independence. Burright skillfully weaves a narrative that not only traces the footsteps of his ancestors but also paints a vivid picture of the sacrifices made by those who paved the way for the liberties we hold dear today. As you turn the pages of "America Calling: Freedom - Immigration," be prepared for an emotional and thought-provoking journey that goes beyond the conventional tales of history. ...

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Mega Yacht Confidential: Vol 1: Raw from the galley by Bill Odek (2 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Born in Scotland but raised in France, Bill is equally comfortable making a soufflé as he is deep frying a Mars bar. His culinary journey has taken him from the villas of Europe, penthouses of New York, and the largest yachts in the world. In this gripping exposé, he lifts the veil on the hidden underbelly of the culinary realm aboard these floating palaces. As a former chef on the high seas, he witnessed first-hand the clandestine dealings, ethical compromises, and mountains of cocaine lurking beneath the surface of glamour and extravagance. So, wash your hands and dry your sense of humour, because, in this world of luxury and excess, the only thing more absurd than the dishes served is the truth itself.

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Nine Lives: Drunk Stoned and Stupid / Happy Joyous and Free by Bob Huppert (3 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Nine Lives is the brutally honest journey of one man's journey from the Hell that is drug and alcohol addiction (Drunk Stoned & Stupid) to a life free from bondage (Happy Joyous & Free.) Randy called. That's possibly the hardest step to take toward recovery, reaching out for help. Randy had been driving around with a loaded revolver in his lap, trying to gather the courage to park somewhere and end his pain. Permanently. So why not make one last call? The details of the call don't matter. The only thing a man in that situation hears is, "I know how you feel. I felt that way myself." And he KNEW that I knew. It wasn't just "I feel your pain" bullshit. All my years of pain and destruction finally had a purpose, a reason, a meaning. "We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it." I finally understood. I had something to offer Randy that no one else in his life could offer. No one but another cocaine addict who had been through the whole nightmare and came out the other ...

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From Dreams To Despair: Essays from an American 2016-2023 by William Lobb (1 Review)    Price verified 10 hours ago

A collection of blogs and posts from 2016 to present. A lot or readers have requested a compilation, this is the result.

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