Western Life

Nat Love: The Life and Legacy of the Former Slave Who Became the Wild West’s Most Famous Black Cowboy chronicles the colorful life of Nat Love and the legends that sprung up around him over time. You will learn about Nat Love like never before.

FROM DUSTY ROADS AND DEAD ENDS, A NEBRASKA NATIVE SON FINDS HIS WAY A former Nebraska state senator hails from the heart of rural Nebraska—tiny Bassett, Nebraska, population 1,010—where his father and grandfather owned and operated the fertilizer plant, the backbone of the rural community. Born into the tapestry of small-town existence, Coash’s narrative unfolds against the backdrop of tight-knit neighbors and the enduring spirit of the American small town. In this inspiring coming-of-age memoir. Coash chronicles the challenges of the rural economy on his father and his fertilizer ...

Holder of the Horses: A Family's Legendary Odyssey through Life Jonny Sandgren has always been certain of his destiny: to carry on the cherished legacy of his grandfathers and father on his family's rugged Montana ranch. However, persuading his mother to let him forgo exploring life beyond the ranch and its myriad opportunities proves to be a formidable challenge - perhaps because she understands all too well the price of remaining. Amara Morris, lovingly known as "Grams," shares a deep bond with Jonny and a fervent passion for the Morris ranch. During a late-night conversation, Grams ...

The reverberations from Fred West's crimes continue to this day. The story never dies. West was perhaps one of Britain's most evil, feared serial killers. His horrifying compulsion to kidnap, rape and torture his victims before murdering them showed a savagery and cruelty that can barely be believed. His 'House of Horrors' at 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester, became a burial ground for the women who fell into his hands. This new publication of Geoffrey Wansell's iconic, best-selling true-crime masterpiece comes 30 years after West was arrested, in 1992.

Their grandfather’s farm has always been a magical place for eleven-year old cousins, Liam and Samantha. Even before the wormhole in the woods transported them to the magical world of Nelliah where they encountered a variety of magical creatures with special powers, they’d known the farm and surrounding area was unlike any other place they’d ever been. The Promise of the Wishing Rock, finds the cousins deposited back to a time of ruthless outlaws and charming gun slingers. Imagine driving cattle hundreds of miles across the open terrain, befriended by Indians, enchanted by ...

Prayer is crucial in the exercise of faith. It is the lifeline of believers to god. To please god, believers should pray with the right motivation and understanding of what prayer really is. With a good understanding of the deep meanings of prayer, this spiritual exercise can be a powerful tool. Prayer is an act of connecting with god. God loves fellowshipping with his people, but such cannot take place unless someone falls on his knees and begins communicating with him.

Prayer is crucial in the exercise of faith. It is the lifeline of believers to god. To please god, believers should pray with the right motivation and understanding of what prayer really is. With a good understanding of the deep meanings of prayer, this spiritual exercise can be a powerful tool. Prayer is an act of connecting with god. God loves fellowshipping with his people, but such cannot take place unless someone falls on his knees and begins communicating with him.

Prayer is crucial in the exercise of faith. It is the lifeline of believers to God. To please God, believers should pray with the right motivation and understanding of what prayer really is. With a good understanding of the deep meanings of prayer, this spiritual exercise can be a powerful tool. Prayer is an act of connecting with God. God loves fellowshipping with his people, but such cannot take place unless someone falls on his knees and begins communicating with him.

Paris is beautiful. Paris is frustrating. Paris will eat you alive—unless you know what you’re doing. So you’re dreaming of sipping espresso at a charming café, strolling along the Seine, and living your best Parisian fantasy? Fantastic. But here’s the thing: Paris doesn’t care about your dreams. The city is unforgiving to tourists, brutal to the unprepared, and an endless maze of unspoken rules. That’s where this book comes in. How to avoid tourist traps, scams, and pickpockets (without looking paranoid).

In pursuit of their dream of a simpler life amidst the natural beauty of Andalusia, Sabina and Robert embark on a life-changing journey from Abu Dhabi to the rugged landscapes of Spain. Drawn by the allure of whitewashed villages, red geraniums, and endless olive trees, they find their paradise—a quaint stone cottage nestled in a secluded mountain valley.

Sometimes the love you need is right in front of you. Cathy McIntosh has lived her entire life in the small mountain town of Pine Meadows, Montana. A widow for the last eight years, she gave up on romance when her husband passed. Now that her sons are grown and living on their own, she’s content to live alone in her small bungalow with her chihuahua, Sparky. After all, she has many good friends to keep her company, especially Jerimiah Thorne. Jerimiah became a widower twelve years ago when his kids were still young. He doesn’t know how he would have made it through the tough times ...

The second volume in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading is chock-full of mystery, intrigue, and nefarious activity. Featuring some of the best writers around, and compiled by certified guy Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: Thriller is a pulse-pounding collection of brand-new short stories, each one guaranteed to keep you riveted until the final page.

The most famous woman of the Wild West was also possibly the most colorful and mysterious. "Considered a remarkable good shot and a fearless rider for a girl of my age", Calamity Jane claimed to be a veteran of the Indian Wars, a scout, and the wife of Wild Bill Hickok, all on the way to becoming a dime novel heroine.

In "Anna-Banana & The Secret Of The Haunted Doll Of Key West," readers are transported to the sun-kissed shores of the Florida Keys, where young Anna embarks on a journey of mystery and friendship. Excitement fills the air as Anna anticipates her spring holiday vacation, although her enthusiasm is tempered by the prospect of traveling with Arturo, a mischievous older boy who delights in teasing her. As their vacation unfolds, Anna finds herself drawn to the historic sights of Key West, including an old fort housing the legendary Key West Doll. Whispers of ghosts and curses surround the ...

This is the story of how a young girl and her box of magical yarn transform a community. This modern fairy tale has the feel of a new classic.

Prayer is crucial in the exercise of faith. It is the lifeline of believers to god. To please god, believers should pray with the right motivation and understanding of what prayer really is. With a good understanding of the deep meanings of prayer, this spiritual exercise can be a powerful tool. Prayer is an act of connecting with god. God loves fellowshipping with his people, but such cannot take place unless someone falls on his knees and begins communicating with him.

Prayer is crucial in the exercise of faith. It is the lifeline of believers to God. To please God, believers should pray with the right motivation and understanding of what prayer really is. With a good understanding of the deep meanings of prayer, this spiritual exercise can be a powerful tool. Prayer is an act of connecting with God. God loves fellowshipping with His people, but such cannot take place unless someone falls on his knees and begins communicating with Him. God knows everyone’s needs and provides them to those who believe.

They’ve long believed they would never find love again—and now they’ve got one last chance to change their lives. Clay Parker lost the love of his life nearly two decades ago. Ever since, he’s devoted himself to his sons and his ranch. But when he meets her, he begins to wonder if there might still be room for more love in his life. Willow Williams never got the chance to have a lifelong love. After receiving some devastating news two decades before, she’s become a recluse to all except her niece and her brother. But when she meets him, she begins to wonder if she can still be ...

Some terrifying things have happened to Olive in the old stone house, but none as scary as starting junior high. Or so she thinks. When she plummets through a hole in her backyard, though, she realizes two things that may change her mind: First, the wicked Annabelle McMartin is back. Second, there's a secret underground that unlocks not one but two of Elsewhere's biggest, most powerful, most dangerous forces yet. But with the house's guardian cats acting suspicious, her best friend threatening to move away, and her ally Morton starting to rebel, Olive isn't sure where to turn.

Lanie Winters has it all together—at least that’s what she tries to make everyone think. She comes from the perfect family, and she’s worked her whole life to prove that she measures up to their expectations. Trouble is, it’s all an act. She’s about as unlucky in love as it gets, and finding her own perfect match is something she’s given up on. Riley Westcott is one of the most eligible bachelors in town. As a multi-title-holding rodeo cowboy, he can’t catch a break from women trying to claim a piece of his heart—and his bank account. When he hires Lanie as his business ...