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Ladakh, or Little Tibet, is a beautiful desert land up in the Western Himalayas. It is a place of few resources and an extreme climate. Yet for more than 1000 years, it has been home to a thriving culture. Traditions of frugality and co-operation, coupled with an intimate and location-specific knowledge of the environment, enabled the Ladakhis not only to survive, but to prosper. Everyone had enough to eat; families and communities were strong; the status of women was high.

Escaping the wrath of General Sherman's troops, Joe Edge and his family are forced to seek protection and livelihood in the wilderness of Florida. The Civil War is winding down when the Edges arrive in Sara Sota. Numerous dangerous creatures roam the swamps: panthers, alligators, rattlesnakes, wild boar hogs.

Men are the most wicked of all. Florida has become a haven for deserters from both the Union and the Confederate armies. The state is sparsely populated--lawmen few and far between. Murderers, thieves, child abusers, and other assorted human debris take refuge in the palmetto...

Escaping the wrath of General Sherman's troops, Joe Edge and his family are forced to seek protection and livelihood in the wilderness of Florida. The Civil War is winding down when the Edges arrive in Sara Sota. Numerous dangerous creatures roam the swamps: panthers, alligators, rattlesnakes, wild boar hogs.

Men are the most wicked of all. Florida has become a haven for deserters from both the Union and the Confederate armies. The state is sparsely populated--lawmen few and far between. Murderers, thieves, child abusers, and other assorted human debris take refuge in the palmetto...

Initially written as a series of articles by Don Hodge, 'Things That Matter Most: Reflections' recounts the author's life, experiences and the bold lessons he has learned along the way. With a separate chapter for each subject, Hodge's work is poised to empower spiritual and personal growth within readers from all walks of life. In 2013, Don Hodge commenced a unique yet empowering project; composing a series of articles for his family, based on what he has learned as a devoted family man and Christian. His growing bibliography touched on everything from the importance of maintaining good...

Sharks have inhabited Earth's oceans for at least 400 million years, but these vital apex predators are being driven to extinction by overfishing, pollution and other human activities. The survival of sharks is critical to the health of our ocean ecosystems. All proceeds from the sale of this book are donated to organizations dedicated to protecting these amazing animals. This children's book contains paintings of sharks by the author's grandfather, Bai Ji Kong, a contemporary Chinese artist born in Shanghai in 1932. Kong has long been regarded as a key figure in China's contemporary art...

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The sound of the battering ram reverberated deep into the chest of the sleeping Gypsy. He sat bolt upright in a cold sweat with breath coming in short gasps and heart pounding in his chest.

Gepetka's mind raced as he anticipated the second hit. It never came. - Excerpt from Gepetka, Prince of Gypsies

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There have always been those whose sense of home is not rooted to a particular place, people whose allegiance is not devoted to a banner. They are their own community, with a sense of purpose that is not fettered to the...

Little Mouse has fifteen brothers and sisters. He works in a boat shop building a ship. When it is finished, he decides to ship on Wanderer, the schooner he helped build. He is not a sailor, pirate, or hero, just a boatbuilder who wants to have an adventure.
Book 1 in the children's adventure series that will take Boathouse Mouse around the world in the mid 1800's.
The story is brought to life with sixteen delightful full-color illustrations.