Ray Cross wasn’t a hero; he could die too easily. But some things are worth risking death...Ray Cross was born with a genetic disorder, resulting in a fragile body; his organs and blood vessels will rupture with any hard impact, so standing up to his best friend's controlling boyfriend could kill him. Ray's life in Midland, MI gets decimated when his parents reveal they are not his real parents and his real father, a king from a secret land hidden in the far north of Canada, is dyi...

The dynamics of the universe are explained in this easy-to-understand book that looks beyond Earth and our solar system to ask and answer lifes essential questions. Key topics include the following: How Albert Einstein, Albert Michelson, Edward Morley, Nicolaus Copernicus, and other important thinkers contributed to our understanding of the universe Various conundrums, such as how the principles of refraction explain why the bottom edge of the sun appears to just touch the horizon even tho...

Mexican American Baseball in the Alamo Region celebrates the game as it was played in the Tejano and Tejana communities throughout Texas. This regional focus explores the importance of the game at a time when Spanish-speaking people were demanding cultural acceptance and their political and civil rights in cities like San Antonio, Corpus Christi, New Braunfels, San Diego, Kingsville, and Pleasanton. All had thriving Mexican American communities that found comfort in the game and pride in t...

A shot penetrates the still night air and one of Galton's leading citizens is a victim of a desperate killer's gun. Murder becomes entangled with politics and it takes a parish priest to discover "whodunit" in this thriller by a husband and wife novelist team.

Discovering the Russian soul is like opening a matryoshka, a Russian doll, revealing the many layers. The Russian Orthodox religion is unique, Russian history is tragic, and the people are unpredictable. Russia’s military and political power, as well as the rich contribution of its art and culture, is the result of an inner dynamic not always understood by outsiders. This book sets out to help listeners become more perceptive travelers and to make trips more personally fulfilling. It explo...

The story centers on Rilla, a young girl who lives in a lighthouse with her family. The setting provides a backdrop of isolation and natural beauty, influencing Rilla's experiences and growth. As the novel unfolds, Rilla encounters various challenges and adventures that test her courage, resilience, and resourcefulness.The plot typically includes elements of mystery, as the lighthouse setting often involves maritime themes and possible shipwrecks or sea rescues. Rilla's interactions with h...

This wonderful collection of moral tales from Aesop, the Ancient Greek slave and storyteller, features gorgeous illustrations by Arthur Rackham.Aesop was an Ancient Greek slave with a remarkable gift for storytelling and is believed to have lived between 620 and 560 BCE. This collection features a variety of entertaining stories and thought-provoking morals that were first told by Aesop and were passed down from generation to generation until they were recorded in ...

This superb collection of classic Victorian literature features the most notable works of Charles Dickens, including Oliver Twist (1839), A Christmas Carol (1843), A Tale of Two Cities (1859), and Great Expectations (1861).Considered the greatest novelist of the Victorian era, Dickens was especially known for his unusual characters, incisive social commentary, and carefully constructed plots. Over the last two ce...

Enjoy the classic tale of adolescence, growth, and loyalty, all set in Victorian London.What this cautionary tale of a young man raised high above his station by a mysterious benefactor lacks in length, it more than makes up for in its remarkable characters and compelling story.Charles Dickens' Great Expectations begins with young orphaned Philip Pirrip--Pip--running afoul of an escaped convict in a cemetery. This terrifying personage bullies Pip i...

A book of sermons on the Seven Last Words of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Given at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, New York City, on Good Friday, 1916.

Drift into a peaceful night’s sleep with A Tale of Two Cities, the timeless classic by Charles Dickens, narrated by Elizabeth Grace and produced by Slumber Studios.This calming audiobook is crafted to ease your mind and help you unwind. Step softly into Dickens’ world of quiet courage, devotion, and renewal - a story that unfolds between London and Paris during a time of great change, yet is told here with a soothing, restful touch.Let Elizabeth’s warm, steady narr...

"Edmond Genet from Ossining, New York, was the first American flier to die in the First World War after the United States declared war against Germany, shot down by anti-aircraft artillery on April 17, 1917. Genet was the great great grandson of Edmond-Charles Genêt, also known as Citizen Genêt, the French Ambassador to the United States shortly before the French Revolution who is mostly remembered for being the cause of an international incident known as the Citizen Genêt Affair.Ed...