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In mid-1860s, two railroad companies had a huge job in front of them: building the transcontinental railroad. The railroad would run from east to west across the United States. As the grueling work began, there were many choices to make. Now, the choices are yours.

In 1804, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their team set out on an exciting yet challenging expedition into the American West. They faced many difficult choices along the way. Now, the choices are yours.

Es ist eine allgemein anerkannte Wahrheit, dass jeder gute Kriminalroman eine brillante Detektivin braucht... Im wunderbar atmosphärischen historischen Krimi »Miss Austen ermittelt. Die glücklose Hutmacherin« löst die junge Jane Austen ihren ersten Fall. Eigentlich will die 20-jährige Jane Austen den Ball in Deane House dazu nutzen, ihren Geliebten Tom Lefroy endlich zu einem Heiratsantrag zu bewegen. Doch plötzlich ist alle Romantik beim Teufel: In einem Wäscheschrank wird die Leiche einer Frau gefunden!

After gold was discovered in California in 1848, thousands of people rushed there to strike it rich. They faced tough choices at every turn. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather use the slower method of panning for gold or use a more dangerous method of hydraulic mining? Would you rather run a store or a hotel in a California boomtown? It's your turn to pick this or that!

In the early 1800s, thousands of pioneers made a long, perilous westward journey from Missouri to New Mexico. They paved the way for more settlers looking to start a new life in the West. They endured many hardships and made many tough choices. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather get bitten by a poisonous snake or suffer from cholera? Would you take the longer route across mountains with more available water? Or would you take the shorter route across the desert with less water? It's your turn to pick this or that!

By 1860, Americans had settled from coast to coast. How could mail get from east to west? The Pony Express! Brave Pony Express riders did whatever it took to get the mail delivered quickly. They faced many difficult choices along the way. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather encounter a grizzly bear or a mountain lion? Would you rather ride through driving snow or pouring rain? It's your turn to pick this or that!

Revisit the tale of Sleeping Beauty. Cursed by a bad fairy, the princess sleeps for a hundred years. Will she wake up, or stay in a deep sleep until the end of time?

Born in Canada to a Taiwanese mother and a Welsh father, steeped in both literary and scientific traditions, Jessica J. Lee is a perfectly placed observer of our world in motion. In this vibrant book of linked essays she explores the entanglements of the plant and human worlds, and the echoes and counterpoints she detects in the migration of plants and people - and the language we use to describe them.

Imagine opening a chamber to discover an antique violin, a yellowed boarding pass, and a tattered coat. Together these artifacts can be used to tell of the splendor of the luxury ship Titanic and its tragic sinking in 1912. Featuring primary sources, this Time Capsule History book explores one of history's most fascinating events through the high-interest vehicle of a time capsule. Open it up to discover Titanic!

What would you find in a time capsule of the Jamestown Colony? Perhaps a portrait of John Smith, glass beads, or skeletal remains? Listeners examine artifacts like these as they explore the history of the first permanent English settlement in North America in this Time Capsule History book.

Think there's just one fairy tale with a girl who meets danger in disguise? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Little Red Riding Hood stories.

Revisit the tale of Beauty and the Beast. Beauty's father gets lost in the woods and stumbles onto a castle. He reaches for a rose to bring to his daughter—but there's a price. Will Beauty win her freedom, or be trapped in the Beast's castle forever?

Think there's just one fairy tale with a beautiful girl and an evil stepmother? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Snow White stories. Visit Albania, Germany, Mozambique, and Turkey, and find out who meets 40 dragons instead of "seven dwarfs," and on whose forehead a bright star shines.

In a powerful twist, Jessica Dennehy demonstrates that getting SELFISH can enable you to fearlessly pursue your happiness, create a dynamic brand, and live the life of your dreams. Discover how you can dominate in business, family, and finance all by embracing the fact that Selfish is a Superpower. Jessica Dennehy is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and solo parent passionate about empowering others to push the boundaries of what's possible in their lives.

Revisit the tale of Hansel and Gretel. Left in the woods, the two encounter a witch. Will the brother and sister find their way out of the forest safely, or be left at the hands of the witch?

Vier tierisch verliebte Frauen und ein Shelter in New Orleans! Tatum Monroe hat kein Problem, mit dem Feuer zu spielen. Es gibt nur eine Regel: Sein Herz ist tabu! Als Feuerwehrmann der Search and Rescue Einheit in New Orleans ist es für Tatum nicht unbedingt neu, dass Frauen seinem Charme und seiner Rettungshündin Callie schnell verfallen. Es ist seine Berufung, täglich sein Leben zu riskieren, um das von anderen zu retten. Eines plant er dabei jedoch nicht zu verlieren: sein Herz. Umso besser, dass Tami Benoit sowieso schneller läuft als Speedy Gonzalez, sobald Tatum auch nur in ihre Nähe kommt.

Hidden beneath her British reserve, Edwina has a secret: she’s finished her novel and is bravely mailing the manuscript to a publisher. Beryl also has a secret: as thanks for solving a case, the American adventuress has been gifted an airplane. After swooping over the fields and hedgerows of Walmsley Parva, livestock scattering beneath her, she flamboyantly lands the plane on the village green, prompting a startled Edwina to consider a stiff gin fizz. Beryl’s aircraft is not the only disruption of village peace. Miss Dinsdale, a psychic medium, has started holding séances.

Inside this cookbook, you'll discover a treasure trove of 43 mouthwatering recipes meticulously curated for beginners and seasoned cooks alike. From fragrant herb-infused dishes to succulent seafood delicacies and wholesome vegetable medleys, each recipe is crafted to bring the essence of the Mediterranean diet straight to your kitchen. Indulge in the simplicity and freshness of Mediterranean cuisine as you explore the art of preparing meals that are both delicious and heart-healthy.

If Lark and Mikki didn’t have each other, they’d have nothing in this miserable town. So the best friends stick together, working night shift at the highway travel stop, going nowhere fast. Until a stranger drops in, heading for Florida, and Mikki impulsively leaves with him, never to be seen again. Eight years later, Lark is finally getting her life back together for the sake of her young daughter and Mikki’s lovably prickly grandma, who can no longer care for herself. People have almost stopped blaming Lark for Mikki’s disappearance, and she’s engaged to the nicest guy on highway patrol.

In this book, I will teach you new, radical principles from the MASTER Your Body METHOD for preparing for your hike, avoiding injury, and treating a foot or ankle injury if it happens. We are questioning some old ways of thinking and replacing them with new, interesting, effective ideas that will change the way you move and change the way your body feels. It is possible to be pain-free. This book is for all hikers, regardless of your experience level.