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Independence, a small town and county on the banks of the Hudson River, is a typical, all-American community with a proud history dating back to Colonial times. When the body of Judy Sterling, one of Independence's most prominent councillors, washes up on the bank of the Hudson, the first assumption is suicide. With her car abandoned near the county's main bridge and a suicide note left inside, it seems that Judy willingly jumped to her death. However, Amanda's intuition tells her that there is far more to Judy’s death than first appears.

A riveting history of the American West told for the first time through the pioneering women who used the challenges of migration and settlement as opportunities to advocate for their rights, and transformed the country in the process.

How can a relationship become like an enduring love affair? Eloquently told by a remarkable woman whose love affair lasted almost 30 years, this tender story gives specific ways to keep love fresh and growing. It also warns against some all too common things, big and small, that can take the life out of a marriage or any relationship that lasts.

Looking for a fresh start as well as clues to her past, Samantha is thrilled with her furnished apartment even with its strange diary and key left on the living room bookshelf. Sammy, as her new friends call her, explores the city’s French Quarter by following the riddles in the anonymous diary. It was fun until it led to a body. Now Sammy must find out who wrote the journal before the murderer strikes again. Sammy moved to New Orleans for answers and a new life, but is a murderer going to keep her from her future?

I used to have a 10-year plan. After my disastrous marriage ended in mere weeks, I hit the reset button on my life. Now, I'm living for the moment with my only responsibility being a top-level assistant at a high-end fashion magazine. I have zero expectations, and I like it that way. Until I meet him. Zane Lawrence. A sexy private investigator who moonlights as a bartender at the new Martini bar in town. Now, if I can just get through one meeting with him without falling flat on my face, I might fall in love instead.

Best friends since childhood, Bristol Abbot and Roan Storm wouldn’t dream of mucking up their relationship with sex, until his deployment going-away party and too much tequila drive them together. Six weeks later, there’s more than just friendship at stake. Bristol is pregnant while Roan is stationed overseas for six more months, and neither knows what comes next.

History of Woman Suffrage is a window into the suffragette movement, a front-row seat to the fight for women’s rights. This historic work draws a dramatic picture of the massive effort and struggle that took place in America from 1848 to 1861 through letters and documents, as well as uncensored thoughts and ideas from women during this evolving time, all rich with lively wit. The writing is vivid and compelling, with rousing speeches defending the legitimacy of the request for suffrage and strong, witty defense against those too comfortable in the status quo.

The murder of a popular surgeon, a fatal mistake in a critical care unit, and anonymous threats challenge an ICU nurse's idealistic ambitions. She finds herself caught up in a health care system that prioritizes profit over ethics and patient safety. Critical Cover-Up, a psychological thriller, delves into a mysterious murder of a prominent surgeon, cover-ups, and malpractice in a place known for saving lives.

What happens when a top surgeon begins to crack under the strain of his personal life and patients start to die? A sudden spike in patient deaths drives an impassioned ICU nurse to launch a clandestine investigation, targeting a powerful cardiac surgeon whose corrupt connections could destroy her career.

Two fractured souls must lean on each other to heal physically and emotionally.... Karly Stephens got her heart shredded, when the man she thought was supposed to be her forever, cheated on her. To avoid dealing with her tattered life, she threw herself into work. Injured and battle-weary Marine, Garret Lole, agonizes when his team deploys overseas without him. When Karly is assigned to be Garret’s nurse, unexpected sparks fly.

Are you ready to become a leader at the top of your game? Start by unlocking the secrets which will bring you unyielding success! Women Who Lead is an easy-to-understand guide offering tips to achieve your dreams. Learn from successful female mentors who will show you the process, step by step! These women are influential leaders in their niches, earning the respect and income they deserve. These distinguished trainers and top professionals share their favorite methods and formulae they’ve used to become the top names in their industries while balancing their daily lives.

To sustain a mutually fulfilling relationship, the first step is knowing how to change your own behavior to transform the relationship dynamic. Real-life examples illustrate ways to transform desire based on need into desirability based on fullness. The examples focus primarily on couples in loving relationships, but the principles discussed hold true for all types of relationships including parents and children, coworkers, and friends.

Cass is a drifter. When she inherits an old Queen Anne Victorian in rural Oregon from her great-aunt Alexandra, all she wants is to quickly offload the house and move on to bigger and better things. But the residents of the small town have other plans in mind. Her neighbors are anxious for her to help them thwart the plans of a land developer eager to raze Alexandra’s property, while a mysterious girl in the woods needs Cass’s help understanding her own confusing, possibly supernatural abilities.

Not many have the courage to enter this world with the curiosity of a child and use loss, grief, and fear as their catalyst for change. It is not unusual to be afraid of showing the world our true selves, especially when we are surrounded by judgments in our daily lives. If you want to discover how you really feel and understand who you truly are, now is the time to stop, pause, and listen to your inner child.

For 30 years, Karen Davis has been advocating for, writing about, and studying the world of chickens and other domesticated fowl. As the founder and director of United Poultry Concerns, Davis has done more than, perhaps, anyone to reveal the complex and socially rich lives of birds. Her writing - intellectually rigorous, passionate, erudite, and witty - brings fully to the fore the great injustices we have perpetrated on these intelligent and loving creatures.

When six friends make a pact not to let love get in the way of their careers, the No Brides Club is born. But could meeting the right man at the wrong time cause them to break their vows to each other? Rachel Winters has less than a year until she turns 30, and she plans to make it big-time on broadway before she hits this particularly stressing rite of passage. So, when the opportunity to teach young, aspiring actors at a weekend workshop presents itself, she eagerly agrees, hoping that this is the first sign her luck’s about to change.

Adeline Donovan thought she had her life planned out and was soon to marry. When her plans took an abrupt turn, she was devastated, but also willing to accept the opportunity to follow a bigger dream - that of becoming a forensic nurse examiner. Her dream becomes her reality, while living in historic Fell's Point in Baltimore, with her best friend Rachel.

Sixty-five million Americans are living in condominiums today and the number is growing. Condo Living will help you decide whether living in a condominium is right for you. Each of the book’s 15 chapters provides you with valuable information as well as humorous and surprising examples of condo rules and customs. Learn about the unique nature of condo life. Weigh its pros and cons versus living in a house, an apartment, or a cooperative and consider its advantages, shortcomings, quirks, and joys before you buy.

The ABC’s of Staying Young gives you a clear step-by-step guide for remaining positive, active, and engaged in life, which ultimately unlocks the secrets to staying youthful. The book does not promote products or services. Instead, it blends ancient wisdom with modern-day experience and research to show you how to retain your ability to enjoy life to the fullest for as long as you live.

As a parent you want to ensure that your bright child with Autism Spectrum Disorder will have a bright future! And you are not alone. According to an Easter Seals survey, parents of children who have ASD were most worried about their children having independence in adulthood. Quality of life, fitting into society, and employment were also top concerns. Your knowledge of your child, your devotion, and your many varied experiences with you child, make you the ideal coach. This book was written to help you, the parent, to raise your child with the foundational skills he or she will need for the future.