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Kleptomaniac: Who's Really Robbing God Anyway?
by Dr. Frank Chase JrKLEPTOMANIAC is a journey into the annuals of biblical history concerning what the Bible teaches about tithing and giving. This book will take you on a proverbial archeological quest to uncover the true meaning of biblical words that deal with money. When confusion exists about what certain words mean in the Bible, such as tithe, tithing, tenth or ten percent, this book will examine the Hebrew and Greek language to bring to life what these words actually mean in context. This book will upend the... more
Genealogical Sources for Marriage Officiants of Baldwin County, Alabama, 1866-: Jefferson Ellis, and Other Ministers of the Gosp
by Carolyn E. Hood-KourdacheThis book is a reference for those interested in the many men that officiated at the post- Civil War marriages, in Mobile and Baldwin Counties, Alabama. It includes brief biographical information, alongside reconstructed genealogies. A handy tool for the amateur as well as expert family historian.
Family History (1860-1950) of a Doctor's Daughter
by Diana WalstadBook is a family history narrative that begins with the emigration of my 8 great-grandparents from northern Europe. I chose gripping highlights--fleshed out with historical information--that I think will appeal to general readers. Book delves into emigration, TB, maternal mortality, sibling rivalry, alcoholism, problems of stepmothers, oil drilling, Australian "war brides" of World War II, etc. Reference sources well-documented.
Urban X-words: The Internet is Broken, Take This to the Bathroom Instead (Volume 1)
by Craig MeggyUrban X-Words Volume 1 - Warning - Adult "Hours of fun with your only your hands, scatalogical and just good sh*t man" A must have book for those who want to improve their insult vocabulary, over thirty puzzles and word games! BUT these crosswords solutions are slang terms and obscenities so not for the easily offended.
David Tate's Flora: Enslavement of a Creek Princess
by Carolyn E. Hood-KourdacheAfter the Battle of Horse Shoe Bend, in 1814, a Creek captive child was claimed by her cousins, and later sold between them, as a "negro" slave. Her life among these "savages," produced descendants delineated within these pages. Flora's royal lineage is no longer hidden. Bright light cleanses all.
Genealogical Sources for Marriage Officiants of Baldwin County, Alabama, 1866-: Jefferson Ellis, and Other Ministers of the Gosp
by Carolyn E. Hood-KourdacheThis book is a reference for those interested in the many men that officiated at the post- Civil War marriages, in Mobile and Baldwin Counties, Alabama. It includes brief biographical information, alongside reconstructed genealogies. A handy tool for the amateur as well as expert family historian.
Portrait of Margaret Tate, Mistress of Montpelier, a Plantation: Widow and Relic of William Theophilus Powell
by Carolyn E. Hood-KourdacheThe brief biography of a Choctaw mixed-blood elite of Mississippi Territory at the height of American expansionism. The widow and relic of two powerful men, Margaret Tate was left to run a cotton plantation during the Removal of 1830. She freed 100 slaves.
Formerly of Montpelier, a Plantation: A Genealogical Source Book for Tate's Former Slaves
by Carolyn E. Hood-KourdacheGenealogical resource book for former slaves, African Americans in Baldwin, Mobile, Clarke, and Monroe Counties, in Alabama.
A Spiritual Dog: "Bear"
by J. Wesley PorterThe story is about an awesome dog who was in a animal shelter our family adopted when he was eight weeks old. Our dog Bear was a little puppy with jet-black curly hair, very adorable and cute. He soon grew into a twenty-eight pound adult size dog who was a ball full of energy during his thirteen years of life. Bear gave love to us and everyone he ever interfaced with. This book is for people of all ages and all walks of life who want to enjoy a great wholesome story about beautiful, kind animal.... more
A Tail of Two Kitties
by Terry CosmasHi to all my readers. And hi to your cats who, unfortunately, don?t read. Or maybe he/she can. Clever cat. If not, you may choose to read this story to them. You may have to paws (pause) once in a while whilst reading it to them though, just in case he/she keeps pussyfooting around. Anyhow, my story is about two conjoined kittens, hence, Siamese Twins, that are joined at the tail. These Russian Blue kitties who?s names are Jessie and Joey consequently find life hard to deal with due to the fact ... more
Dinosaur Playsets
by Jeffrey S. PfeifferDinosaurs have fascinated people since their discovery over two centuries ago. Perhaps the most endearing of the dinosaur collectibles to many people are the lines of figures and playsets produced by the Louis Marx Toy Company. The figures have attained a near iconic status among collectors of dinosaur toys and memorabilia. Often considered something of a ?baby sister? to the Marx dinosaur line is the series of prehistoric figures and playsets put out by the Multiple Products Corporation (MPC) a... more
An Indian Goes Around the World - II: WHAT I LEARNED FROM MY THIRTY-DAY EUROPEAN ODYSSEY
by M. P. PRABHAKARAN“The more I travel, the more I discover my ignorance” -- that's how the author sums us his experience at the end of his thirty-day travel through ten countries of Europe, in the summer of 2009. He admits that it's a mangled version of poet Shelley’s immortal words: “The more we study, the more we discover our ignorance.” The 2009 travel, he says, opened his mind to various aspects of European cultures he had been quite ignorant of until then. The book is a mosaic of the conversations he had with... more
The Antics of House Cleaning
by Shirley BassettAre you in a job you don?t like? Maybe you don?t find yourself challenged as much as you would like, and the possibility of advancement isn?t there. Perhaps you?re between jobs. Or maybe you?ve always thought about owning and operating a small business. Author Shirley Bassett knows how you feel. After a series of jobs she didn?t like, Bassett began her own small housecleaning business. She shares her experiences in her book The Antics of House Cleaning. Bassett gives you the basics on how to get... more
Why Debate: Transformed by Academic Discourse
by Shawn F. BriscoeIn Why Debate: Transformed by Academic Discourse, Shawn F. Briscoe and a diverse group of individuals introduce readers to academic, competitive debate in our secondary schools and institutions of higher learning.Over the course of twenty chapters, eighteen authors address the role of academic debate on educational development, interpersonal relationships, career and professional lives, and society.
Gourmet Ghosts 2
by James T. BartlettWith an arsenal of poison, jealousy, despair, serial killers, scandals, guns, and the ghost stories left behind, Gourmet Ghosts 2 is a second collection of murder, mystery and history at dozens of bars, restaurants, hotels and landmarks across Los Angeles. These weird tales, unpublished accounts, shocking photos and treasures uncovered in the newspaper archives will take you from Downtown to The Valley – and beyond. Learn the truth about “The Romeo Slasher,” “The Rose Murder,” the Deadliest H... more-
Bonjour! Let's Learn French
by Judy MartialayA fun and early start in learning French for kids 6-10 and their parents, whether or not they know French. Easy to use. Free downloadable audio. Kids take a pretend trip to France where they meet the world's favorite snail, Louis l'escargot. Louis runs into some bad luck. Find out how his friends help him out while learning French and being drawn into the culture. Fun activities follow to practice French with friends and family: treasure hunt, daily expression, skit, Culture Corner, song, and d... more
