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Family life in wartime America could be fun - if you had a sense of humor! Here's William Bendix as the clamorous-yet-caring father and "revoltin'" riveter Chester A. Riley, who always seemed to end up on the silly side of things! Through 16 digitally restored and remastered episodes from 1944, Riley cozies up to the boss, competes with the neighbors, and causes all manner of comic calamity.

While on a plane ride with his wife’s friend, Ron Carpenter discovered that he could handle the plane fairly well and was hooked on flying since then. With much vigor to chase after his newly found course, he took the hard way of becoming a pilot of his own aircraft.

Touchy Subjects is about things that make people wince: taboos, controversies, secrets, and lies. Some of the events that characters crash into are grand, tragic ones: miscarriage, overdose, missing persons. Other topics, like religion and money, are not inherently taboo, but they can cause acute discomfort because people disagree so vehemently. These stories are about the spectrum of feeling that runs from awkwardness through embarrassment to shame.

I loved a boy once. I let him go to chase his dreams. But he doesn't know I kept a piece of him with me. Benji Mills took the opportunity and ran as far as he could from our small town. Now he's one of the star members of the Connecticut Comets hockey team. His speed and skill rule the ice, and his sharp-shooting skills have earned him a reputation as a sniper. No matter how hard I try, I can't forget about him.

The Call is an imaginative coming-of-age story that shares the field with historical figures from the game of baseball. It is a mixture of imagination and fact through the use of historical fiction, which transports listeners to another time and place, either real or imagined.

Rutherford Birchard Hayes (October 4, 1822-January 17, 1893) was the 19th president of the United States, serving from 1877 to 1881. Hayes, a staunch abolitionist, left a fledgling political career to join the Union army as an officer. He was wounded five times, earning a reputation for bravery in combat, and rising in the ranks to serve as brevet major general. The following is a reading of President Grant's inaugural address delivered on March 05, 1877.

Zachary Taylor (November 24, 1784 – July 9, 1850) was an American military officer and politician who was the 12th president of the United States, serving from 1849 until his death in 1850. Taylor was a career officer in the United States Army, rising to the rank of major general and becoming a national hero for his victories in the Mexican–American War. As a result, he won election to the White House despite his vague political beliefs.

Released to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the author’s birth in January 1809, this selection of well-loved, chilling tales from the master of the supernatural is a perfect Christmas gift. The short stories include "The Murders in the Rue Morgue", "The Pit and the Pendulum", "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Masque of the Red Death", and "The Fall of the House of Usher". This release also features additional poetry by Poe and a new biography especially written for Naxos AudioBooks by Roy McMillan.

Katherine Pearson has lived her whole life in Alpine Ridge, Tennessee. From marrying her high school sweetheart to being divorced in her mid-thirties, Katherine is feeling stuck. Stuck in life, stuck in her hometown, and stuck in love.

I lost my soul a long time ago. Sold it to the Devil. But she's always been there. Summer. But I gave up on that dream a long time ago. Her father is Ice, one of the most senior members of Devil's Nightmare MC. But then we find ourselves stuck in a secluded cabin, just the two of us, forced to share one bed. And respect for her father will only get me so far when she's lying next to me nearly naked. I'm not thinking about tomorrow because I might not live past today. All I know is that I need her like I've never needed anything or anyone.

Dark romance books were always my favorite. Now I'm living one. Thanks to Joker, a man I fell in love with hard. He wooed me with lies, told me everything I wanted to hear and more. Then he chained me up in a room and promised he'll break me. To get revenge on my father.

I was abducted as a teenager. Abused and broken beyond repair before I was saved. I was never saved. Not really. I will never have the kind of life and love normal people do. And I don't even want it. But then I met Ruin. A guy just as lost and broken as me. But can two wrongs make a right? I don't want to try and find out that the answer is no.

Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s novel The Leopard (Il Gattopardo) is one of the world’s most loved modern classics. A Leopard’s Kiss entwines the story of Tomasi di Lampedusa writing his famous novel with that of a young couple who say farewell to their Sicilian homeland to settle in far-off Australia. The novella moves from the mountains of an ancient Sicilian village to the ornate cafes and lounges of 1950s Palermo. And from the humid Queensland cane-fields in the north of Australia to a Catholic convent school in the south.

Did you know that a home without a security system is three times more likely to be targeted for a break-in than one with an alarm fitted? This is a sobering thought. If you want to avoid becoming a statistic in the one in five homes that suffer a home invasion every year, then getting a decent alarm system should be a paramount consideration. Your Short Guide to Security Systems has detailed information to help you make informed choices that protect your property and keep your family from harm.

From Brooklyn to Inglewood, here comes radio's favorite blue-collar family man—leaving a trail of confusion wherever he goes! Chester A. Riley is back, with long-suffering wife Peg, trouble-prone kids Junior and Babs, moochy pal Gillis, and Digger O'Dell, The Friendly Undertaker, in sixteen hilarious half-hour episodes. William Bendix is heard as Riley, along with co-stars Paula Winslowe, John Brown, Tommy Cook, and Barbara Eiler—plus series creator Irving Brecher, and special guest Red Skelton!

Do you suddenly have the enormous responsibility of officiating a wedding? Do not fear! Instant Officiant will guide you through all of the necessary steps to craft and perform a meaningful wedding ceremony that is custom-tailored to the couple. We have even included full sample wedding ceremony scripts to help you get started. Instant Officiant is a great guide for anyone who wants to officiate a wedding, regardless of experience level. It provides plenty of tips and advice on how to make your wedding ceremony unique and memorable.

Fasting the Right Way is your guide to renewing your body and mind. We often think of fasting as merely a way to lose weight. Of course, you can lose a lot of weight by fasting. Fasting can do much more to your body and mind if you do it the right way. You shouldn’t be fasting just because it’s the trend or it seems like the only way to get into shape. It’s important that you have the right approach toward fasting - the sensible and well-informed approach, which is why this book has been written.

Attention men: If you've ever wondered why buying a woman gifts, complimenting her all the time, or being a "nice guy" left you without a girlfriend, this book is for you. Men's dating coach Harry Wilmington's audiobook, No Girls 4 U: The Ultimate Guide to Losing the Girl of Your Dreams, goes into detail on why all the so-called logical techniques a man uses to get a woman actually end up driving her away!

There's no doubt that investing is essential if you want to get wealthy. However, as everyone knows, it's tough to figure out where to begin. COVID-19 has changed the investment landscape, so it's tougher than ever to figure out how to begin. Or is it? In COVID Made Me Invest, veteran investor Logan Tiller is going to walk you through a simple framework that will help you figure out how to invest your money and identify the most profitable instruments to put your money into. You're going to learn the basics of profitable investing, along with the mindset you need to adopt.

Consider how the world would react or the concerns that would be raised if Jesus were a woman teacher and prophet today. That is a question I address in my book Jaycee. Serenity is a tiny town in which the story takes place. (Anywhere in the United States). The problems and challenges that Jaycee and her companions encounter are contemporary and relevant to us today. I've long questioned why women aren't permitted to be priests and why they aren't as revered in the Catholic Church as males have been for centuries.