The remarkable, amusing and inspiring adventures of a Canadian couple who make a year-long attempt to eat foods grown and produced within a 100-mile radius of their apartment.When Alisa Smith and James MacKinnon learned that the average ingredient in a North American meal travels 1,500 miles from farm to plate, they decided to launch a simple experiment to reconnect with the people and places that produced what they ate. For one year, they would only consume food that came from wit...

Adam Smith’s masterpiece, first published in 1776, is the foundation of modern economic thought and remains the single most important account of the rise of, and the principles behind, modern capitalism. Written in clear and incisive prose, The Wealth of Nations articulates the concepts indispensable to an understanding of contemporary society; and Robert Reich’s Introduction both clarifies Smith’s analyses and illuminates his overall relevance to the world in which we live. As Re...

A teenage girl vanishes without a trace.No ransom demand. No body. No witnesses.Did she run away with a secret boyfriend? Was she kidnapped? Or is something far worse waiting to be uncovered?Her parents are frantic, trapped between hope and dread. The police move methodically, but not urgently enough. With every passing hour, the chances of finding her alive slip away.Enter Ben John-former elite officer, now a private investigator who knows that the first ve...

Foundations of the Latter-day Saint Faith – 3 Classic LDS Historical Works offers a profound examination of the core tenets and historical narratives of the Latter-day Saint movement. This anthology transcends mere historical account, digging into rich theological discourse and the evolving cultural identity that has shaped the Latter-day Saint community. The collection showcases a diverse range of styles and focuses, from eloquent theological arguments and contemplative essays to detailed...

He has been called "the most dangerous man in America" as well as "the leader of a vast Right Wing Conspiracy." And many politicians, news pundits, and commentators have asked, "Is he good for America?" Those questions are discussed, as well as the revealing story of how a simple football fan from Missouri changed not only the faces of the news industry and radio industry, but with the help of 20 million listeners a week, Rush Limbaugh changed the face of modern politics.

Beginnings are always messy. ~ John GalsworthySpacecrafts hurtling toward alien worlds. Second chances for civilizations. First contact. Rebirth. Non-humans looking for a new life. Opportunities for fresh starts and do-overs far from Earth. These stories and more explore the theme of Re-Launch.Send your imagination into orbit with 18 science fiction tales from an international roster of authors.Featuring fiction from Douglas Smith, James Do...

In light of the atrocities that African-Americans are facing in the United States, imagine what would happen if they decided to leave!

Single Mama dating! It doesn't get anymore complicated than that. How can you find love when you have a career and kids? Where can you find that love connection? Is he on-line, in church, standing in front of the grapefruit in the grocery store? In these hilarious and heart-warming stories, you'll find single moms finding love in the most interesting of places, all while steering clear of the crazies, the lazies and definitely, the shadies. In Single Mama Dating Drama, seventeen talented w...

The Wealth of Nations is a treasured classic of political economy. First published in March of 1776, Adam Smith wrote the book to influence a special audience – the British Parliament – and its arguments in the early spring of that year pressed for peace and cooperation with Britain's colonies rather than war.Smith's message was that economic exploitation, through the monopoly trade of empire, stifled wealth-creation in both home and foreign lands. Moreover, protectionism ...

Thanks to everyone who will take the opportunity to read this book. You will find wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of things that are most often taught or preached concerning faith and grace. Whether you are a devout Christian or not, faith and grace are both utilized and obtained in every facet of your life. The focus of this book is to expound on the beauty of Gods mercies and how faith gives access to favor with God.

MY NAME IS AMANDA FRENCH. My family name French, I believe says it all. We, the French women, were born to wear elegant clothing and accessories, the finer brocades and silks, fluid and cool, raw dupioni and nubby shantung, the texture that is pure sex to the hand that appreciates.All the women in my family have some sense of the future and will tell you what it holds; and even before I was sure what it was, I knew I had it, the power to see. My grandmother, a healer, could interpr...

Forget what you think you know about sideshows and "circus" for within these pages unfolds a vibrant tapestry of 21st-century stories from performers born with disabilities who proudly claim the title "natural born." Journey alongside them as they navigate societal expectations, celebrate their unique bodies, and command the stage with breathtaking artistry and unyielding spirit.Discover why these extraordinary individuals choose to exhibit their talents in circuses like the inclus...