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January 1868. Newly married and settling into life with the handsome, steadfast Dr. David Caldwell, 23-year-old Abigail Gerre believes that she is on the cusp of a year full of joy and happiness. As winter grips the small rural community of Pembroke, Virgina, a newcomer arrives bearing a story Abigail never imagined she’d hear - the account of her father’s final hours as a battlefield surgeon, and an act of heroism he never lived to share. “The Growing Year” deepens our acquaintance with old friends and introduces us to new ones, stirring poignant memories and long-simmering ...

Whether you are working on your first novel or simply trying to improve your craft through the use of outlining, this book is directed at you. Here are some of the topics this book will cover: • How to plan ahead without being too technical • How to structure your novel • How to figure out where to go next with your outline once you get stuck • How to turn your outline into a workable story Whether it's done mentally, on paper, or on a computer, I believe outlining can help an author write faster once it's time to actually write the story. Of course, the tips in this book are not ...

Dave Thomas and Andy Hunt wrote the first edition of this influential book in 1999 to help their clients create better software and rediscover the joy of coding. These lessons have helped a generation of programmers examine the very essence of software development. Now, 20 years later, this new edition re-examines what it means to be a modern programmer. Topics range from personal responsibility and career development to architectural techniques for keeping your code flexible and easy to adapt and reuse.

The ability to focus is crucial if you wish to accomplish your goals, realize your dreams, or achieve your desires. When we try to accomplish our goals, many of us tend to struggle. We encounter problems, and many of these problems are related to a lack of focus. As we lose our focus for the things that are the most important to us, our lives begin to lack meaning. Don't allow that to happen. Whatever your goals may be, the power of focusing on them should not be underestimated. This book will teach you how to develop your mind for goal accomplishment. You will learn: *How to become ...

Whether you have lost a child, spouse, parent, pet, or other loved one, it can feel devastating. I have been there, and I know it can be overwhelming at times. You may feel that it's difficult to get the kind of support you are looking for. Perhaps you are even blaming yourself. As we grieve our losses, negative thoughts can enter our minds during such a vulnerable time. Handling grief the wrong way can lead to further problems that affect ourselves and the people around us. You may feel shocked, angry, or extremely sad. This book can help you deal with those powerful emotions. It will ...

Would you like to learn how to build confidence? Confidence can allow you to pursue your dreams and goals, while a lack of confidence can interfere with your life on every level. Since confident people know that they can handle whatever comes their way, they aren't discouraged by setbacks. This book can help you break through those negative mindsets that hold you back. Here are some of the things you will learn: -The number one thing that kills our confidence -How to believe in yourself without being unrealistic -How to build strength and courage -How to obtain peace of mind -How to boost ...

Having good credit is necessary for many things in life, such as: • Taking out a mortgage on a house • Taking out a car loan • Paying lower premiums to insurance companies • Getting a cellphone contract • Renting an apartment Perhaps your credit score has been damaged, and now you would like to fix it. Whether you would like to learn how to save more money or repair your credit, this book is intended to help. It will cover: • How to build credit when you don't have any • How credit scores are calculated • How to dispute errors on your credit report • Where to Go for Credit...

Many of us tend to underestimate the power of our own thoughts. Our thoughts can either help us or hold us back. You are the one who will decide the outcome of many of the things that happen in your life. In a way, you create your future based on the way that you think in the present. This book will teach you: -How to prevent negative thoughts from turning into negative emotions -How to break out of your comfort zone -How to use expectation to your advantage -How to get past your self-critical thoughts -How to become a much happier person -How to regain control over your life -How to battle...

First there was Girt. Now comes... True Girt. In this side-splitting sequel to his best-selling history, David Hunt takes us to the Australian frontier. This was the Wild South, home to hardy pioneers, gun-slinging bushrangers, directionally challenged explorers, nervous indigenous people, Caroline Chisholm and sheep. Lots of sheep.

Girt Nation introduces Alfred Deakin, the Liberal necromancer whose dead advisors made Australia a better place to live, and Banjo Paterson, the jihadist who called on God and the Prophet to drive the Australian infidels from the Sudan ‘like sand before the gale’. And meet Catherine Helen Spence, the feminist polymath who envisaged a utopian future of free contraceptives, easy divorce and immigration restrictions to prevent the ‘Chinese coming to destroy all we have struggled for’!

Girt. No word could better capture the essence of Australia.... In this hilarious history, David Hunt reveals the truth of Australia's past, from megafauna to Macquarie - the cock-ups and curiosities, the forgotten eccentrics and Eureka moments that have made us who we are. Girt introduces forgotten heroes like Mary McLoghlin, transported for the crime of "felony of sock", and Trim the cat, who beat a French monkey to become the first animal to circumnavigate Australia.

Then you're in for a treat. Volume three of our popular anthology series is sure to scratch that questionable itch. With stories by Michael Knost, William Joseph Roberts, Philip K. Booker, Christopher Woods, D. Raymond Smith, David Badurina, H.P. Holo, James Palmer, Jason Cordova, Lee Ellis, M Leigh, Michael Morton, Michael Craig, and Guest Editorial by Faith Hunter.

The Kennedy wives saw history up close - and made history in some cases. They knew wealth and privilege, but we are bonded to them by losses that are our losses, too. The Kennedy women - fierce, intelligent, and very private - belong to us. Not because of their glamour but because of their grief and misfortunes. The Kennedy Wives takes an unflinching look at the women who married into the Kennedy family and their distinct roles.

Improve Your Life and Be Amazing Becoming a more interesting person can be done without turning your entire life upside down. It's more about making simple, yet effective changes in your daily routine. Some of the most effective changes are the same ones that we have complete control over. This book can help you make the transition. You will learn: *How to have an interesting appearance *How to be magnetic *How to have interesting conversations *How to articulate when you are having conversations *How to stop procrastinating about trying new things *How to avoid a common trap that murders ...

Getting our emotions under control can be a bit of a challenge, especially when our emotions are so overwhelming. Anger can hold you back when you don't know how to express it in a healthy way. This book will teach you how to deal with anger in healthy ways. You will learn: *How to express anger in a healthy way *How to release anger from the past that won't seem to go away *How to overcome the self-defeating thoughts that continue to upset you *How to overcome passive aggression *How to handle people who annoy you It's time to break out of the chains that are keeping you tied down. It's ...

This is NOT just a book about guitar scales and chords. This book will take you much deeper into the arena of music where playing with feeling is much better than simply playing notes. This book talks about how you can learn to play the guitar the fun way without having to know a ton of music theory. Whether you are a beginner or not, this book will provide you with the motivation you need to reach your goals as a guitarist, as well as the insight needed to bring yourself to new heights. You will learn: -How to get started as a rhythm guitarist -How to get started as a lead guitarist -How ...

Becoming A Happy Person is Fun Are you grieving the loss of someone who was close to you? Do you feel stuck in overwhelmingly negative life experiences? Have you been struggling to gain peace of mind? With everything going on in the world, it can seem increasingly difficult to become happy. There are so many things out there in the world, such as sadness and loneliness that can make you feel like there is no hope. This book can help you understand how to turn loneliness into solitude, how to make the best of the present time, how to gain a new perspective, and much more. Unless you learn ...

Are you shy? Are you introverted? Do you suffer from social anxiety? Do you want to make more friends? Do you want to have better relationships? We are all told that saying, "Hello" can go a long way. But is a friendly greeting really enough to give our social lives the kind of boost that we are looking for? Social Skills Can Improve Your Life Whether you wish to have success with relationships, friendships, or business encounters, social skills are very important to have. You will learn: *How to prevent social anxiety from controlling your life *Which conversation topics to focus on *Which...

You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re burned out—and it’s time someone believed you. Burnout to Belonging: The Autistic Adult’s Workbook for Healing, Advocacy & Authentic Life is a neurodivergent-friendly survival guide for autistic adults living with chronic exhaustion, shutdown, and masking fatigue. Whether you’re late-diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or somewhere in between, this compassionate workbook helps you step out of survival mode and into a life that actually works for your brain and body. Designed by someone who gets it, this isn’t another neurotypical “just ...

Although having good judgment can be beneficial, having a judgmental personality is generally a negative characteristic. Oftentimes, neediness is at the root of a judgmental personality. Being needy can cause us to act awkwardly in social situations. As a result, we may often get rejected. This rejection can then cause us to become bitter and judgmental towards others. Being judgmental can cause you to: • Miss out on good friendships and relationships because you were overly concerned with petty mistakes a person might have made • Make false assumptions about important decisions • ...