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This book is a very basic guide to get you started raising your very own laying hens. Here you will find the essentials of what it takes to make raising chickens an enjoyable as well as fruitful experience for both yourself and the birds. I truly hope you find this book not only helpful but also enjoyable to listen to.

Success isn't defined by anyone but you and your happiness is a state of mind, controlled by no one but you. Your Three Horses is about using your desires, passions, and persistence to create happiness and find success in your life. Todd Radus takes you not only on the journey of his life through great storytelling. He also describes the keys to success and how to use them.

Every so often, a story comes along that is so compelling, so inspiring, and so hard to believe that it must be written down and shared with the world. Steeve Simbert’s journey from abject poverty to living the American Dream is one such story. It will educate you, inspire you, and at times entertain you; but make no mistake, it is also a story of abuse, poverty, deception, and pain. This gripping and personal account of Steeve’s arduous journey from the pits of hell to the glorious heights of success begins in Miami, where he and his twin are expelled from their father’s house.

Fort Astoria: The History and Legacy of the First American Settlement on the Pacific Coast examines the land disputes, and how events unfolded on the way to Oregon becoming part of America. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about Oregon Country like never before.

The history of California is one that witnessed the rise and fall of several nations and peoples. From the first natives to settle the fertile lands to the encroaching foreigners from the south, east, west, and north, the land that eventually became the Golden State received them all. From across oceans, mountains, plains, and deserts, people came to take advantage of the region’s natural resources.

It has been said that the two most important days in our lives are the day we were born, and the day we find out why. Each of us has a God-given purpose, and the process of walking in your calling can only happen when you have a clear understanding of your true identity. In this inspiring and challenging audiobook by author Chad Owen, you will discover your true purpose, learn the specific steps to activate it in your life, and recognize how to help the people around you experience greater success.

If you feel trapped, stuck in a rut, or in any way disheartened by the path your life has taken, then this audiobook is for you. It contains every lesson, shortcut, and mind hack I’ve found on my quest for freedom, broken down into practical lessons and simple steps that literally anyone can follow.

In a sense, it was fitting that Alcatraz became the most famous prison in American history, because hundreds of years before the penitentiary was located there, it was being used by Native Americans to banish members. Uncle Sam’s Devil Island: The History and Legacy of Alcatraz Island chronicles the history of the island before, during, and after it became America’s most notorious prison. You will learn about The Rock like never before.

A group of geeks discovers just how very, very small our universe really is.

The Rise of Constantinople looks at the events that brought about the transformation of Byzantium, and how Constantinople became one of the most important cities in the world.

The westward movement of Americans in the 19th century was one of the largest and most consequential migrations in history, and among the paths that blazed west, the most well-known is the Oregon Trail, which was not a single trail but a network of paths that began at one of four “jumping off” points. The eastern section of the Oregon Trail, which followed the Missouri River through Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming, was shared by people traveling along the California, Bozeman, and Mormon Trails.

This audiobook is to empower all who listen to it to be able to better protect themselves in a variety of situations. This audiobook is based on years of experience, interviews, classes, and training all rolled into a comprehensive guide aimed at putting into plain English how to deal with what could possibly be the worst time in your life. In it you will find complete gear lists and battle plans pertaining to the most common types of catastrophic situations. It is my hope that all who listen to this learn something from it - no matter how big or small.

Will Cannon rides the rails to the California wine country looking for the Blackman Gang. He starts buying and shipping horses, but the outlaw boss, Ricardo, doesn't want anyone getting in his way, and the battle lines are drawn. Will gets some help from some young cowboys and a band of Modoc Indians to fight the outlaws.

Where must I locate thee now, O my homeland, or in what places? So wrote a Roman poet 2,000 years ago, and so feel Donald Yates and his wife, Teresa, after an eye-opening visit to Italy, Croatia, Greece, and Turkey.

Everything You Need to Know About the Count of Monte Cristo is a comprehensive guide that provides a synopsis, a description of the characters, and a summary and analysis of every chapter. You can use this as a guide while you read or as a way to brush up on everything you once knew and have since forgotten.

This collection contains biographies on: Genghis Khan, Napoleon Bonaparte, Julius Caesar, and Alexander the Great.

Pandora's Matryoshkas is a gripping family tragedy in a thrilling, addictive novel. The narrating drops us into the lives of Chris and Helen, a married Brooklyn couple. Chris is trying to live by the book, while Helen’s a flamboyant, ambitious, and daring businesswoman. Their daughter Lisa craves for the attention of her mother. But then, against the backdrop of post-9/11 mayhem and tragedy, it’s Lisa who steps up to help her father rebuild his life. As Chris’s life turns into a game of Russian roulette - complete with Moscow beauties and the highest stakes imaginable - Lisa is left at home, fighting a completely different set of demons.

The Definitive Guide to Getting Six Pack Abs is a comprehensive guide that covers all the requirements for getting six-pack abs, including the proper workout strategies you should be using to see progress taking place and the necessary nutritional information you need to know that will be vital to your success.

In today’s world, getting fit and staying fit are two of the greatest obstacles people face in staying both physically and mentally healthy. As statistics indicate, more and more people are losing their battle, which can be both emotionally discouraging and harmful to their health in the long run. And as anyone can attest, success requires equal parts desire and discipline. Charles River Editors’ Get Fit Now series provides readers with the information, advice, and plans necessary to win the battle to get fit and stay fit.

Fort Sumter is popularly remembered today as the first fighting of the Civil War, and a relatively painless battle at that, but much of the history before April 12 that led to the shelling of the fort is often overlooked. The Greatest Civil War Battles: The Battle of Fort Sumter comprehensively covers the events that led up to the battle, the fighting itself, and the aftermath of the battle. Accounts of the battle by important participants like P.G.T. Beauregard, Robert Anderson, and Abner Doubleday are also included.