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William Penn acquired a large section of American land in a debt settlement and transformed it into a thriving colony. He wrote this tract (and others) to recruit British colonists to Pennsylvania. In it, he praises the quality of the weather, the abundance of agricultural opportunities, and their good relations with the native people. His persuasive words capture a sense of “America the beautiful” that drove thousands to seek a new life in the land of opportunity.

The Jamestown settlers imagined life in the New World would be flowing with abundance, but things were not as they expected. Not only were they agriculturally inexperienced, but they had bad luck negotiating with the natives and faced delays of their food shipments from England. In “The Starving Time”, Captain John Smith recounts the bleak conditions of the winter of 1609-10, including tales of people so desperate they resorted to cannibalism. It was a time of starvation indeed - of the colony’s 500 residents, only 60 lived till spring.

In this account, Gottlieb Mittelberger reveals the plight of poor German families who migrated to America in the 18th century. It was normal at the time for poor Europeans to fund their journey to the New World by agreeing to a period of indentured servitude. Yet what Mittleberger observed was more akin to slavery: workers were auctioned off upon arrival with no formal contract. This enlightening record reveals a darker side to early American history.

Benjamin Franklin left behind quite a legacy as an inventor, politician, and philosopher. Yet when he first arrived in Philadelphia, his future wife thought he had “a most awkward, ridiculous appearance.” Franklin recalls that this was because at the time he was carrying a large dinner roll under each arm and eating a third as he walked down the street. This delightful excerpt from his memoir shows how Franklin got his start in the printing business and demonstrates his skill as a humorist.

James McLaughlin worked as an Indian agent for most of his life. His most infamous act, however, was ordering the arrest of Sitting Bull for fear that his participation in the Ghost Dance movement would inspire Indian rebellion. “The newspaper reports regarding the arrest and death of Sitting Bull have nearly all been ridiculously absurd”, he wrote to the United States Indian Service. With this account, he attempts to defend his role and set the record straight on the circumstances that led to the death of this influential Native American leader.

¿Quien no ha tocado fondo sin sentir que Dios no escucha nuestras oraciones? Sin embargo siempre he dicho que podemos encontrarnos en la peor situación de la vida, que aun ahí Dios esta con nosotros. Vamos a darle a Dios el espacio para que pueda operar dentro de su marco de misericordia.

El Obispo Gary Hawkins, Sr. no es un pastor ordinario. Su pensamiento creativo y vanguardista lo hizo crecer de 75 personas a más de 10,000 en menos de cinco años. Siendo un nuevo pastor, convirtió sus frustraciones de cómo convertirse en un simple libro paso a paso de sabiduría y conocimiento que hará crecer su negocio.

Abrazando los buenos hábitos es la primera de la serie Escalera al éxito. Por lo tanto, este libro define los buenos hábitos desde las perspectivas divina y social, delineando todo lo que podemos ganar cuando practicamos con valentía y habitualmente lo que es correcto y ético en el hogar, el trabajo, y en nuestras comunidades.

There is something nefarious going on in 1966 Monte Carlo. The extravagant casino owner Gerard Legrand has been charged with human trafficking. But coincidentally, all the evidence is destroyed. Unable to accept the ruling, two judges join together with a team of ex-military special services men to bring Legrand to justice by any means necessary.

Personal growth is what The Definitive Values Book is all about! There's nothing more empowering than having your value system organized and logically set into a system that never fails you. After reading, you'll get that and more! You'll understand the keys to self-improvement on a wholesale level that propels you into your respective future with confidence, dignity, and a better knowledge base about yourself, your needs, and all of the other people in your world. Imagine having the life you always envisioned for yourself!

Bethia became betrothed to Ivar, successor to the Lairdship of Caithness, when they were younger. She dislikes Ivar immensely as he is jealous, possessive and arrogant. When he is sent away for many years by his father, Bethia rejoices. But 10 years later, Ivar is back, having grown into a handsome leader, preparing to take over the lairdship. As the clan gathers for Ivar's return, Bethia does not want to see him. But when she sets eyes on him, her heart is taken aback. But Ivar wants nothing to do with her.

Weight Loss Motivation Perfection. If you have pounds to shed - that's obviously what you're shooting for. But the distractions of bizarre celebrity endorsed diets and exhausting exercise programs can deal a knock out blow to your weight loss motivation. In this cutting edge book, the celebrated British nutritionist, Dr. Phillip Osmond Clark gives you the tools you need to cut through the distractions and obstacles. To attain the Weight Loss Motivation Perfection you deserve.

Was tun, wenn das geliebte Haustier plötzlich nicht mehr fressen will, unruhig oder ängstlich ist? "Entspannende und heilende Klänge für Tiere" ist ein einzigartiges Hörbuch mit einer großen Wirkung. Insbesondere Hunde und Katzen lieben den Sound der Klangschalen und suchen ihre Nähe. In Stresssituationen, bei Ängsten oder Krankheit, bei Autofahrten, aber auch bei der Therapie in Tierpraxen und Kliniken. Klangschalen wirken, weil jede Zelle eines Körpers in einer ihr eigenen Frequenz schwingt.

Unlock the keys to stop hair loss and grow hair faster naturally! Long, beautiful hair is often the envy and goal of many. To achieve that, we often put our hair through a litany of brutal treatments. These treatments include dyeing, brushing, blow-drying, straightening, and curling. However, we can recover from the abuse that our hair endures. Many people turn to supplements as the magic solution for hair growth. However, biotin and collagen supplements or even Rogaine can only do so much.

Unlock the keys to get motivated and stay motivated! Have you ever felt like a failure for being unable to motivate yourself? Does your lack of ability to complete tasks leave you feeling frustrated like you aren't good enough? Self-motivation can help alleviate these problems. Your self-motivation is a combination of passion, enthusiasm, and action that you foster from within yourself. It allows you to dig for positivity and accomplish goals to become more fulfilled and happy.

Das Sitzen am Feuer liegt seit Jahrmillionen in der Natur des Menschen. Schon in der Steinzeit verweilten wir gemeinsam am Lagerfeuer und genossen es, wie die Flammen uns aufwärmten. Erleben Sie mit diesem Hörbuch die Magie eines echten Lagerfeuers in sternenklarer Nacht, aufgenommen auf der Trauminsel Mallorca, in der Nähe von Cugulutx, mit hochmoderner Aufnahmetechnik. Sanftes bis kräftiges Knistern. Perfekt geeignet für die Anwendung im Wellness- und Meditationsbereich, für Radio/Film/Fernsehen oder sanfte Hintergrundbeschallung.

How much can our minds take before they crack? Sergeant Rock believes that it is only through divine intervention that he is alive to tell his story.

Deepen your faith with this extraordinary retreat. Whether you are a layperson of faith or a clergy member, this inspiring series is for you. Although we sometimes think of holiness as belonging to the realms of the consecrated religious, clergy, and certain saints, being a lay Christian is just as powerful a vocation. And as Vatican II's Lumen gentium reminded us, we are all called to be holy, no matter what our walk of life.

If you or someone you love is facing death, this deeply compassionate series offers hope and comfort. While conversations about dying and death have become more popular in recent years, a decidedly Catholic perspective is often missing. Now, this course offers a unique approach to these conversations grounded in the Franciscan tradition. Combining historical analysis and meditations for reflection, these lectures provide you with new insights into the spiritual dimensions of dying and death.

Unlock the keys to save money shopping offline. The age of the Internet has allowed people to connect with each other like never before. It's opened up an entire world of music, thoughts, cat videos and, of course, shopping.