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John Wesley Hardin! His name spread terror in much of Texas in the years following the Civil War as the most wanted fugitive, with a $4,000 reward on his head. A Texas Ranger wrote that he killed men just to see them kick. Hardin began his killing career in the late 1860s and remained a wanted man until his capture in 1877 by Texas Rangers and Florida law officials. He certainly killed 20 men; some credited him with killing 40 or more.

The US, Barry R. Posen argues in Restraint, has grown incapable of moderating its ambitions in international politics. Since the collapse of Soviet power, it has pursued a grand strategy that he calls "liberal hegemony", one that Posen sees as unnecessary, counterproductive, costly, and wasteful. Written for policymakers and observers alike, Restraint explains precisely why this grand strategy works poorly and then provides a carefully designed alternative grand strategy and an associated military strategy and force structure.

Success starts with effective habits and rituals that need to be performed on a consistent basis. Successful people think differently from others. They prepare their minds for the day and set out with specific goals to achieve. Success doesn't just happen overnight. Learn how you can be highly motivated to achieve your goals and create success for yourself by modeling the habits and rituals of highly successful people.

Hannah Cooper fled her home in England to escape the aristocratic marriage her father had arranged for her. Now in the Colonies, posing as a widowed seamstress, she's poor but content with her modest and independent life. But when war comes to the Colonies and with it, the dreaded Quartering Act, all households are ordered to feed and shelter British troops.

Kid Curry has been portrayed as a cold-blooded killer, without any compassion or conscience, and possessed of limited intelligence. Curry indeed was a dangerous man with a violent temperament, which was aggravated by alcoholic drink. Mark Smokov has researched extensively in areas significant to Curry's story and corrects the many false statements that have been written about him in the past. Curry was a cunning outlaw who planned and executed robberies.

Illegal immigration continues to roil American politics. The right-wing media stir up panic over "anchor babies", job stealing, welfare dependence, bilingualism, al-Qaeda terrorists disguised as Latinos, even a conspiracy by Latinos to "retake" the Southwest. State and local governments have passed more than 300 laws that attempt to restrict undocumented immigrants' access to hospitals, schools, food stamps, and driver's licenses.

A Gang of Irish outlaws are trying to take over the town of Las Vegas, New Mexico and Will Cannon hopes that Blackman and his gang of cutthroats are behind the violence in Las Vegas. Will rides alone to Las Vegas and he finds a town in serious trouble and a beautiful woman in danger. Now he must find a way to stop the Irish Gang.

They Called Them Soldier Boys offers an in-depth study of soldiers of the Texas National Guard's Seventh Texas Infantry Regiment in World War I, through their recruitment, training, journey to France, combat, and their return home. Gregory W. Ball focuses on the 14 counties in North, Northwest, and West Texas where officers recruited the regiment's soldiers in the summer of 1917, and how those counties compared with the rest of the state in terms of political, social, and economic attitudes.

Summer receives the opportunity of a lifetime when she scores a placement in a volunteer program in a zoo. Ben, as Summer's mentor, sees a bright and talented young woman who needs some structure and discipline. Will Ben be able to help Summer reach her potential? Has Summer met her match?

For three decades, Steve Lemco has been hiring and training new and existing motorcycle salespeople with tremendous success. One day, Steve was talking to one of his favorite clients about the fact that he was going to retire soon. His friend said that he should write a book about the amazing system he developed over the years. Steve took his advice and here it is. Steve begins with getting prepared for the responses from the help wanted ad. He shares the ad that has worked super for him.

Motorcycle Sales Made Easy is not only a great guide to selling motorcycles, it also applies to anyone in sales who finances their product. It is full of great tips mixed with an incredible outlook both in sales and in life. This book can change and rearrange your attitude, as well as your selling techniques.

Co-authored by Bobb Biehl and Paul Swets, Dreaming Big describes a life dream as a crystal clear vision of the difference the listener wants to make in the future - a vision so compelling that it energizes for a lifetime. Not everyone has a big dream. Many don't know how to clear away the fog and confusion in their lives. Some are afraid to dream for fear their dreams will not come true.