From Cleveland to Portsmouth and Toledo to Cincinnati, two great canals and numerous connections and feeders laced Ohio with a thousand miles of waterways in the years before the Civil War. They were a major force in transforming Ohio from a frontier society to a leading agricultural and commercial state, but they were doomed by the arrival of the railroads. Today, they are all but vanished, except for the preservation efforts of some historical societies. The Ohio canals live again throug...

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Joshua Weyland is languishing in America and desperate to return to England and his fiancé. He ships home on a small brig but when it founders on rocks off the coast of Cornwall and he narrowly escapes with his life, it's clear to him that the ship had been deliberately wrecked.Who could be responsible? From the eccentric doctor and his daughter who nurse him back to health, to the local fishermen, tin miners and 'Preventers' tasked with subduing smuggling activit...

Set in the years before the American Civil War, The North Doesn't Speak follows Elijah Boone, an enslaved blacksmith whose world is shaped by fear, silence, and survival. After witnessing the brutal punishment of a man captured while fleeing north, Elijah learns that hope itself can become dangerous when spoken aloud. On a neighboring plantation, he meets Lila Carter, a sharp and guarded young woman who has mastered the art of appearing obedient while quietly observing everything ...

North West India, 1897. Simon and Alice Fonthill are travelling with their old friend Jenkins to Marden, India for an anniversary party with the Guides Corps. But when they are ambushed on their journey, they realise that the land may not be as peaceful as they first believed. Their suspicions are confirmed when they are told of fresh trouble from the Pathans and Simon is tasked by Viceroy Elgin to deliver a very important letter to the Amir in Kabul. With Simon in Kabul, the Pathans attac...

Joe Davenport doesn't believe he's a racist cop. The jury declared that he wasn't guilty of malicious intent when he shot and killed an unarmed black man. But the dead man's aunt doesn't agree with the verdict. She believes Joe is guilty and must pay for his crime. Too bad for Joe, she's a voodoo priestess. She casts a spell that turns Joe into a gorgeous woman with an insatiable desire to have sex with every black man she encounters. Joe may hate black people, but as Jolene he'll learn to...

Transform school anxiety into quiet confidence with gentle mindfulness adventures designed to build a kind inner voice. Whether you are navigating rushed morning routines or soothing a nervous child during the daily commute, these comforting stories offer immediate emotional grounding. Young listeners will naturally absorb powerful coping skills through warm, interactive narratives rather than tedious lectures.Replace the nightly struggle of winding down with a deeply relaxing, rea...

**The perfect Halloween read for trick-or-treators of all ages.Best-selling illustrator Lynn Munsinger puts pumpkins and autumn center stage in this rollicking take on the classic song, We're Going on a Bear Hunt.**A spooky nighttime hunt for the biggest pumpkin in town results in a fright but also a great adventure and lots of fall fun. Laugh out loud at the sweet silliness and be heartened to know you might not be the only scaredy cat...er, mouse...in the pumpkin...

A Soulblight Gravelords Short StoryA raiding group of Blood Knights attempt to run down a group of Duardin warriors, but they severely miscalculate the ferocity of their quarry.READ IT BECAUSESee the vampiric Soulblight Gravelords and the Duardin in a new light as the hunters become the hunted, before becoming the hunters again.THE STORYA group of vampiric Blood Knights launches an ill-fated attack a...

Walkabout is about the people, places, and experiences that you discover when you step out on the trail. In this novel, you will meet peakbaggers, daytrippers, thru-hikers, tribes, ruckers, and the earthy set, all finding their way to whatever that five miles at a time reveals to them at different moments. You will hear from people on the Appalachian Trail who have hiked it from one end to the other. People that seek peeks in a way that adds a bit of ambiguity. How to prepare for your firs...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book extends beyond mere theory, offering practical exercises grounded in the science of dowsing, empowering you to cultivate your dowsing sensitivity with confidence.Whether you are a curious beginner or an experienced dowser facing challenges, this book serves as the definitive guide to achieving remarkable results in your vibrational research.The truth is that mastering multidimensional dowsing i...

Transform family commutes into hopeful lessons on climate change with this gentle children's science audiobook. It treats Earth like a shared home wrapped in a cozy air blanket, explaining complex environmental concepts through playful comparisons and kid-sized examples. Instead of scary statistics, young listeners are invited into a curious, comforting journey to understand the world around them.Perfect for inquisitive minds and quiet afternoon learning, this empowering sustainabi...