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Mark Wayne Nelson details the efforts of one of America’s most underappreciated public servants. In 1934, Franklin D. Roosevelt invited Marriner S. Eccles, a Mormon from Utah, to join his administration. As a Republican businessman, Eccles seemed an unlikely candidate for the role of leading crusader for a fairer and more economically sound distribution of the nation’s wealth. From his first position in the Treasury Department, though, he emerged as the central mover in revolutionizing the mortgage structure of the private home market in the United States.

Something is rotten in the US Senate, and the disease has been spreading for some time. But Ben Nelson, former US senator from Nebraska, is not going to let the institution destroy itself without a fight. Death of the Senate is a clear-eyed look inside the Senate chamber and a brutally honest account of the current political reality.

"These are days never to be forgotten." The words that Oliver Cowdery used to describe the magnificence of the events of the restoration are just as applicable today as they were a century and a half ago when Oliver met his fellow servant John the Baptist on the banks of the Susquehanna River. As holders of the Aaronic Priesthood, young men have a tremendous opportunity and obligation to love, understand, and apply the Preparatory Priesthood in their families, quorums, and communities.

Out of postcard-perfect Point Breeze, New York, a group of computer savants, the Rb Hackers (“the rebel hackers”) use quantum technology and a neural network to defend both the corporate world and governments around the world against cyberattacks. The youngsters are the best at what they do, hence they are sought after and handsomely rewarded for their work. Being based at the sleepy town located on the shores of Lake Erie provides them with the perfect cover for their activities. This until they develop AI software that emulates human consciousness.

Dangerous Liaison: Miami Beach is a thriller told in brief chapters highlighting many of the luxury island residents' histories and exploits, ultimately offering a glimpse into the fictional world of the rich and powerful.

With each book containing 20 short fulfilling stories, this package includes 61 short stories! With Campfire Stories for Kids, the listener will find a fun collection of magical and spooky tales to delight your children. These stories have something for everyone. It is perfect for long days in the house or a gentle bedtime thrill. You and your kids will both love the variety. Have the peace of mind in knowing that your family is consuming mild content, safe for the enjoyment of even the youngest members!

Have you ever been in that "chapter of your life", where everything that could possibly go wrong does, so you just wanted to curse God and die, or questioned if God even really exists? What would you do if you simply wanted to live the blessed life of a devoted Christian, to excel in school, make your family proud, find true love and live happily ever after, yet everything comes crashing down when evil interrupts.

When Greeta is abducted by strange Northlander men who set sail for the Land of Ice, she is shocked to find her family aboard the Northlanders’ ship. Even more surprising, her family not only knows the men who stole Greeta away, but also has promised to help them by forging weapons using the secret technique reserved for making dragonslayer swords. All Greeta wants is to go back to her simple, everyday life where she can live in peace and quiet.

Trusting and naïve, Greeta knows she's different. All she has to do is look at herself. She's tall and pale, but lives among people who are small and dark. Although she remembers nothing of her origin, Greeta knows she possesses the blood of Northlanders, fierce and mysterious warriors decimated years ago by gods.

In this new and expanded edition of Nelson George's classic cultural study, contemporary Black culture is chronicled through essays on music, film, sports, publishing, politics, and city life, both uptown and down. Buppies enter nearly every arena of the Black urban USA: roisterous rappers and legendary hoopsters, streetwise hustlers and influential filmmakers, unsung musicians and drug dealers at work.

One of the best ways to turn an average camping trip or sleepover with friends into an all-out adventure is to spark your kid’s curiosity with a nail-biting and edge-of-your-seat tale of terror. Whatever the case may be, these captivating and mind-bending stories are sure to capture their attention and leave them begging for more. On top of that, all of the characters are easily relatable and will even empower your children toward a deeper understanding of some powerful moral life lessons.

Hip music critic Dwayne Robinson has two main gigs: defending rap's rightful place in the music industry and scoring as many women as possible. But this smooth-talking b-boy has yet to try working love into his lingo - until "buppie" Danielle Embry slides into and rocks his world. A Connecticut suburbanite, Danielle is as far removed from Dwayne's Brooklyn ghetto upbringing as it gets. Yet despite this clash, these unlikely lovers are drawn together.

Derek Harper, a young African American man who dreams of becoming a successful songwriter, pursues his ambitions amid the colorful fast lane of the 1980s music industry, with only his parents to act as his conscience during his odyssey.

Links the history of race relations to the history of basketball by reviewing the era of the first Black teams, the first integration of teams, and the innovations that Black players have brought to the game.

“We couldn’t do anything to save it. Your house is ash”. Words you never want to hear. That your home, your beloved home, was incinerated in a wildfire. Or flattened by a tornado. Pulverized by a hurricane. Washed away by a torrential flood. Total, irreparable destruction caused by a devastating natural catastrophe. And yet, those are words many of us have heard, and then somehow have had to live through the aftermath. Dealt with the consequences of losing everything but our lives. If we are lucky. For there are those who not only lost everything, but a loved one as well.

Nelson Simon didn’t want to sign up as a last-minute crew member to transport a Norwegian schooner from Brooklyn to Bermuda. But one thing led to another, and there he was. He told himself that it would be a sort of pleasure cruise: a week in the Gulf Stream with a gourmet chef on board, some down time on a tropical island, then a quick flight home. What did it matter that he had practically no sailing experience? The eight other crew members had plenty - they just needed an extra pair of hands. What could possibly go wrong?

Garrett Oliver thinks he just needs two things in life - a big bank account and a beautiful woman on his arm. If he's not careful, he'll lose both in the blink of an eye. Isabelle Alvarado just wants to get through the week so she can get back to Club Solitaire and hang out with the Dom she’s been seeing.

Sometimes, the dead do come back. Sometimes, they crave your flesh...and sometimes, they desire your very soul, but they aren’t the only thing you have to fear. You don’t believe in what you can’t see, yet something is there, watching, waiting. You can feel its unholy intentions deep down in the marrow of your bones. You don’t know where it came from, but you know with every fiber of your being that it is not from this earth, and as you feel its gaze searing through your skin, you know the end just might be near.

Life is filled with choices. We make thousands of decisions every day - some experts estimate around 35,000. Some of those decisions are so small we don’t even notice them - which side of the street to walk on, perhaps, or which pair of socks to wear. Others have the power to change our lives. Some are difficult; some are fun...but they all require choice. It makes sense, then, that some of the most popular games of all time involve making choices. Even a simple game like Connect Four is all about where you choose to put your counters.

We love the idea of living a long, happy life, but no one wants to grow old. Old age scares the heck out of us. The Longevity Secret: How to Live Happy, Healthy & Vibrant into Your 70s, 80s, 90s and Beyond shows you what sets apart those who are enjoying life in their later years from those who lament their every waking moment. It includes extensive scientific research proving how vital our current thoughts, emotions, and attitudes are to our ability to experience a long, healthy future, plus real-life examples of seniors living happily in their 80s, 90s, and beyond.