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With its brilliant and brutal portrayal of the Corleone family, The Godfather burned its way into our national consciousness. This unforgettable saga of crime and corruption, passion and loyalty continues to stand the test of time, as the definitive novel of the Mafia underworld. A #1 New York Times bestseller in 1969, Mario Puzo's epic was turned into the incomparable film of the same name, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. It is the original classic that has been often imitated, but never matched.

Reprogram Your Brain for Black Women is not just another self-help audiobook—it’s a 5-in-1 transformational journey with over 25 hours of affirmations created for your mind, heart, and spirit. These aren’t empty words. They are crafted to calm the storm of anxiety, rebuild the foundation of your self-worth, reignite the spark of joy you thought was gone, and guide you to lead with unapologetic confidence.

Keith Haring is synonymous with the downtown New York art scene of the 1980's. His artwork-with its simple, bold lines and dynamic figures in motion-filtered in to the world's consciousness and is still instantly recognizable, twenty years after his death. This Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition...

Most people do not get enough iodine, and even if they do, environmental factors prevent our bodies from using it, contributing to our current epidemics of hypothyroidism, obesity, fibrocystic breast disease, hormonally related cancers, developmental disabilities in children, and many more preventable health concerns. What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine and Your Thyroid is your guide to strategies to get the iodine your body needs, in its correct and more absorbable form, to prevent thyroid disease.

What happens when a kid who lost the parent lottery grows up to find success — and then decides to write the whole thing down? Stair Pits is the podcast where author R.A. Thompson and co-host Max unpack the stories behind the memoir Stair Pits: a darkly comic look at a childhood gone spectacularly wrong. Expect real talk, sharp humor, hard-won wisdom, and the kind of honest conversation you only get between two people who trust each other. New episodes regularly — grab the book at unbreakableorigins.com.

Your existence is the epitome of normal…until it isn’t. In an instant, everything changes. The peaceful security you hold dear to your heart has been ripped away, and you are left fighting for your life. But don’t think for a second you have a chance in hell of surviving. Your odds are never good when staring into the face of pure evil. Join us for tales of savagery and slaughter, where the innocent, or not-so-innocent, find themselves in the most ferocious situations they have ever encountered.

In Nine Desperate Days: America's Rainbow Division in the Aisne-Marne Offensive, historian Robert Thompson chronicles the hardships and tenacity of the men from the 42nd Division during this pivotal campaign. The Americans did not break despite heavy losses, and were able to drive the Germans back from territory they initially gained. The efforts of the Rainbow Division during Aisne-Marne were key to the ultimate Allied victory and are a symbol of American valor and sacrifice during the "war to end all wars."

For centuries England has always had a leading and admired reputation for its poets and poetry. In this volume we explore those born in the North-West who created such revered, enduring and respected verse.

In his debut YA Fantasy novel, Robert Cade Thompson invites you to meet Calum O’Brian, your average fifteen-year-old with dirty blond hair and a penchant for brown pants and blue tunics. But don’t let his ordinary appearance fool you; Calum’s exceptional note-taking skills and keen observations set him apart. In a clan where every detail counts, Calum’s abilities are both a blessing and a curse.

Marshal John Kennedy has life by the tail. A good town under his watchful eye, a lovely bride-to-be, and the honor of being one of the youngest and most accomplished marshals around. Bill Bundy and his gang of thugs would change all that, however, when they come to Angel, Texas and wreak utter havoc. Can Marshal Kennedy, his bumbling wanna-be deputy, Jack Jameson, and the town drunk, Jonas Flannigan, end the destruction?

When America entered World War I in April 1917, state National Guard units had never planned to mobilize for this kind of war, and the men who made up the hometown companies of each regiment never imagined that they would be asked to fight in what was then the most savage war in human history - they were “innocents” being thrown into a horrendous European conflagration. Made up of companies from 10 Ohio towns, the 166th Infantry Regiment became part of the famous 42nd Division, known as the “Rainbow Division”.

Can 18 of the most driven, energetic, and successful marketers online let you in on the secret of entrepreneurial success? If so, sit up and pay very close attention to what innovators like Glen Shelton, Craig Ballantyne, Mark Podolsky, and Paul Minors have to stay about mindset, productivity, building & scaling a business, and so much more.

Meet John Crudder. A new kind of hero. He's not the biggest, fastest, meanest, or quickest. But he's smart and deadly. And he has a gut-level drive to see justice served. The most unlikely person to ever be called on to be the marshal of a Texas town, John Crudder finds out the town council is composed of thieves and murderers. The only way to stop them is to take to the shadows to fight them. If they find out who he is, they will hurt the people he loves. So this unassuming youngster from the East becomes the Midnight Marauder to clean up a town before the corrupt leaders destroy it.

Drawing on theories from the The Leadership Challenge, Robert Thompson effortlessly incorporates Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner’s time-tested concepts into a winning fable of leadership and growth. This dramatic tale of transition centers on a three-day meeting of two former rival pharmaceutical companies taking the first step towards creating a joint sales strategy. Told through the perspective of participants from both camps, they come to rely on The Five Practices that form the heart of The Leadership Challenge.

What is the Holy Spirit Saying for 2019?“Surely the Lord God does nothing, Unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.”—Amos 3:7Get ready to receive a blueprint for 2019 and Hebrew Year 5779 from some of the leading prophets and prophetic voices across the world!Featuring both world-renowned prophets and emerging prophetic voices, this compilation of timely prophetic words offers a revelatory presentation of insights that provide perspective, direction, hope, and encouragement for the coming season.The Lord is thundering from Heaven in this season, “No More Delay!” ...

Charles LeFlore began his career in law enforcement with the Choctaw Lighthorse Police, helping to bring law, order, and justice to the Indian Territory of the western United States. His success in bringing in wanted men led to his appointment as a United States deputy marshal serving the territory surrounding Fort Smith, Arkansas. Follow along with LeFlore and his fellow Choctaw lawman, Talako P. Vaughn, as they track, capture, and sometimes kill some of the most dangerous outlaws in all of Indian Territory.

This story presents the unique journey of one man during the amazing beginning of the Space Age. It is also the tells the story of the millions of people who were pioneers in their own right. Enjoy this account of trials, opportunities, set-backs and amazing successes. Perhaps you too will recognize your own path of being a pioneer.

Jake Jackson was a legend in the Old West. His ability with a gun was unmatched. His name brought hope to the oppressed and sent shivers of fear up the spines of outlaws. Jake Jackson was equally as revered among the Comanche where he was raised from an infant to become the Comanche warrior White Wolf. There were many songs sung around campfires in Comanche villages praising his fierceness in battle. Jake Jackson could revert back to his Comanche ways in the blink of an eye when the situation demanded, no mercy to those preying on the weak or unprotected.

The men who flew American heavy bombers over Europe in World War II were very young—most were either in their late teens or early twenties. There they faced a gauntlet of razor sharp antiaircraft artillery bursts and fighter aircraft firing cannons that shattered Plexiglas, metal, engines, and bone. It is no wonder that bomber crews suffered some of the highest casualty rates of any service during the war. Yet, their courage and sacrifice would help the Allies secure an overwhelming victory. That bravery and the extreme dangers these young men faced are vividly portrayed in The Cruel Sky.

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