National Days

Now on audio! The best-selling exposé that ends the decades-old controversy surrounding the infamous and mysterious crash of an unidentified aircraft at Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947.

The virus now known as Stuxnet was unlike any other piece of malware built before: Rather than simply hijacking targeted computers or stealing information from them, it proved that a piece of code could escape the digital realm and wreak actual, physical destruction—in this case, on an Iranian nuclear facility.

On February 23, 1836, a Mexican army thousands of soldiers strong attacked a group of roughly 200 Americans holed up in an abandoned mission just east of San Antonio, Texas. For nearly two weeks, the massive force lay siege to the makeshift fort, spraying its occupants with unremitting waves of musket and cannon fire. Then, on March 6th, at 5:30 A.M., the Mexican troops unleashed a final devastating assault: divided into four columns, they rushed into the Alamo and commenced a deadly hand-to-hand fight.

Have you always dreamed of writing a novel? NaNoWriMo offers your chance. It is a 30-day challenge in which you write a complete novel during National Novel Writing Month. This book will help you learn what NaNoWriMo has to offer, and how to make the most of the challenge. You will learn about required preparation, strategies, resources, and more. Learn how to overcome the most common obstacles to writing a book, and learn what to do to make sure you are successful in NaNoWriMo. This book goes into great detail about everything you need to know to be successful during NaNoWriMo.

The Sword may destroy your enemies, but the Scepter will secure your inheritance. For too long, Christians have been battling against the forces of darkness when they should be ruling over them! It is time to shed our spiritual warrior mentality and take our rightful seat as rulers in the Kingdom of God. Wanda Alger is a nationally recognized prayer leader who wants to activate you as a ruling co-heir with Jesus. In Moving from Sword to Scepter, you will discover how to displace demonic forces and release Heaven’s rule from a place of spiritual authority, both personally and corporately ...

Since 9/11, why have we won smashing battlefield victories only to botch nearly everything that comes next? In the opening phases of war in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya, we mopped the floor with our enemies. But in short order, things went horribly wrong. We soon discovered we had no coherent plan to manage the "day after". The ensuing debacles had truly staggering consequences - many thousands of lives lost, trillions of dollars squandered, and the apparent discrediting of our foreign policy establishment.

A woman fleeing her previous existence meets a fellow Singaporean on an overnight train in Norway. A foreign worker is decapitated in an HDB building site accident. A Singaporean wife must negotiate Beijing as her British husband awaits a heart transplant. And in different corners of the world, Singaporeans and exiles mark National Day in their own ways.

Smart Travel Guide to 18 National Parks in the Midwest & Eastern U.S. Camping & Hiking Guide (Also Mt. Rushmore National Memorial & Three 14-Day Park Hopper Travel Plans) I have always been what you may call a “National Park junkie.” I love the uniqueness, the natural wilderness and the breathtaking beauty of each of our national parks. In the last 26 years, I have visited all 59 of our national parks at least once, but I must admit that I visited 35 of them more times than I want to admit. The parks that I discussed in this series, I visited a dozen times or more. Some of them I know ...

"From Hardwood to History: A Look at the Best Basketball Players Ever" is a comprehensive look at the evolution of professional basketball and the players who have left an indelible mark on the sport. This book covers the pioneers of the game, the early stars who paved the way for future generations, and the impact these players had on the sport. It also covers the great players of recent past and how they are contributing to the popularity of professional basketball. The book also looks at the most effective and dominant coaches of each era. Finally, the book looks at the rise of the ...

Your voice can change the world! The earth is in a state of turmoil. When all seems hopeless, the people of God have a powerful weapon: prayer. Germaine Copeland, author of the bestselling series, Prayers That Avail Much, presents an essential guidebook for everyday believers, intercessors, and prayer warriors to impact the nations with Heaven’s power. Through these prayer directives, you will learn how to partner with God for breakthrough on regional, national and global levels. Around the globe, your voice can have a resounding impact. When you align your prayers with God’s will, you ...

If there was ever a time to pray for our nation, it is now. The Lord Jesus Christ is soon to return. As we look around, we can see Biblical prophecy manifest right before us. Believers in Christ must pray without ceasing. Author Kimberly Moses was given an outline, "30 Days Praying For The Nations," from heaven guaranteed to bring change. Her prayer group, "Intercessors That War," prayed it out first and saw God do the miraculous. Will you stand in the gap and pray for your city, town, or nation? We are called to pray for those in authority. Kimberly Moses will show you how to pray ...

Step into a realm where the whisper of morning revelations unveils the path to inner wisdom, and the vibrant life of New Orleans sets the stage for a journey of self-discovery and communal understanding. "67 Days of NOLA Poetic Exploration Between Here And There" is not just a book of poetry; it's a soulful expedition across the landscapes of time, culture, and the mysteries of the human spirit. Week 7 - "The Experimental Certainty of Exploration Through Social Distance" - challenges readers to traverse the intellectual and emotional terrains of isolation, where the act of distancing ...

For more than a century, no number one and number two high school football team had ever met—until October 6, 2001. This is the story of two teams—Concord De La Salle, a private Catholic school in an upscale Northern California suburb, and Long Beach Poly, a proud public institution from a blue-collar SoCal seaport—striving to achieve the same goal: the all-American dream.

America was built on nine distinct virtues that shaped the character of our nation and made it great. Grit, manliness, individualism, merit, profit and providence, dominion over our environment, thrift, and, above all, pride in our country - these qualities define us and are the reason that hundreds of millions of people worldwide look to America for hope, inspiration, and opportunity.

Stressed out? Burnt out? Just plain tired of trying to keep up with the frenzied pace of the world? What would you say if I told you that in just a short 20 minutes a day, you can change that stressed state to one of serenity and peace? Shh! This is a well-guarded secret, and it's absolutely true. You can transform your life from frazzled to fantastic with a little determination and a few basic instructions. It's called mindful meditation, and it's been used for thousands of years by wise individuals worldwide.

America's power is in decline, its foreign policy adrift, its allies alienated, its soldiers trapped in a war that even generals regard as unwinnable. What has happened these past eight years is well known. Why it happened continues to puzzle. Daydream Believers combines in-depth reporting and analysis to explain how George W. Bush and his aides got so far off track - and why much of the nation followed.

History roared with the crack of a gunshot on April 4th, 1968. Locked away, a 16-year-old boy saw his chance and ran. Escaping a Nevada reformatory for possession of drugs. He jumped a freight train, oblivious to the echoes of gunfire changing the nation. One hitch on a desolate highway, a passing Mustang, and a stranger who becomes his lifeline... and his curse. With promises of a new life. His flight from prison is transformed into a twisted journey fueled by lies and manipulation as the young man is lured across the border into Mexico, then back to Los Angeles. His destination: the ...

Stressors are everywhere. Each and every day, we run into situations that constantly test us, rob us of our patience, strip us of our sanity, impact our focus, and cause us to lose control of our days. Although stress can be challenging, it can also be easy to handle if you have a system to deal with it. This system would knock out these stressors, shut down your anxiety, and curb fear so you can take back control of your life.

What if someone told you that you could get all the rewards of meditation - the health benefits, sharpened focus, a boost in memory - without the need to sit chanting some mantra for up to a half hour a day? Zen Meditation Magic: Secrets to Finding the Time for Peace of Mind, Everyday provides you with practical, proven, and powerful meditative remedies to your stressful lifestyle. While it shows you how to meditate in the common 20-minute sessions, it also provides you with methods to grab minutes of Zen contemplation.

Imagine a place where you can walk through lush green forests and alongside crystal blue rivers…where you can lean against 200-year-old trees or feel the splash of hidden waterfalls…where you can retrace the steps of historic portages as watching bald eagle families soar overhead. Such a place not only exists, it has been preserved for all to enjoy – it’s called the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. “Hittin’ the Trail: Day Hiking the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway” is the only complete guide to the park's great day hiking trails. With one tap of the screen, you can: • ...