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Sophie Zimmermann and her father leave Illinois after her mother dies to make the long trek on the California Trail to Genoa, near Lake Tahoe in Utah Territory, to join her aunt’s family. Sophie finds men interested in her for the first time, and she ends up taking her aunt and cousin’s advice to let Baxter Cobb court her. Baxter is a wealthy businessman that any woman should appreciate, so why can’t Sophie forget Abel Boles, the first man she meets in Genoa. Things come to a head at a baking contest.

An electric car is often referred to as an electric vehicle or EV. In Select Your Electric Car, I explore the various options of EVs available in the United States. If you live in California or in one of the other states which have similar zero emission vehicle standards, you will have more choices. These states have laws that car companies selling cars in their state must provide a certain percentage of EVs. I am going to focus on the EVs which are widely available in the US now (2018).

Eating good-tasting and healthy foods is something that eludes many families but with childhood obesity rates at an all-time high, it's time to try and slow this epidemic down. 44 Things Parents Should Know About Healthy Cooking for Kids provides a plan that will make it fun and feasible for everyone to have flavorful, healthy food in their lives, and doesn't overwhelm listeners with recipe after recipe. Stop sneaking in vegetables and start teaching children to make conscious food decisions that will last them a lifetime!

This audiobook presents a framework for service management called the integral service management framework (ISMF), which adds multiple perspectives to traditional service management that have not been emphasized sufficiently elsewhere.

People often debate whether Agile and Lean are the same or different. This audiobook is made to introduce you to the core values and principles of both Agile and Lean methodologies and will hopefully answer some of the common questions about them.

Many guidebooks show you how to distribute your music online, but nothing will happen if it just sits in cyberspace without an effective promotional strategy. Strike the Right Chord is different than other guides: It enables you to achieve global success from your home computer. It allows you to take a do-it-yourself approach to establish yourself in the music world and get you started on the right path to reach your goals.

Do you feel overwhelmed with multiple things that need your attention? Do you feel like you’re always switching from one task to another, struggling to focus on any one thing for long enough to make progress? Do you feel that you work all day, but can’t get anything to complete? Do you feel that you are not as productive as you would like to be?

Have you been searching for how to increase your focus? Do you struggle with setting and achieving your goals? Do you want to become more efficient in the way you work? In this audiobook, you will learn key concepts of achieving a focused life.

Technically Tesla: The Engineering Behind the Revolution takes an in-depth look at the groundbreaking technologies and innovations that have propelled Tesla to the forefront of the electric vehicle and renewable energy industries. From the inception of its visionary electric vehicles to the cutting-edge advancements in energy storage and autonomous driving, this book explores the technical aspects that have made Tesla a game-changer in the world of transportation and clean energy.

Have you ever dreamed of turning your love for dogs into a thriving business? Starting a dog walking business can be a fulfilling and profitable endeavor, but navigating the path from passion to profit isn't always straightforward. Many aspiring entrepreneurs face challenges such as understanding local regulations, attracting clients, pricing services competitively, and managing day-to-day operations. This book offers a comprehensive guide for dog lovers who are eager to start their own successful dog walking business.

In a time when global food production is at an all-time high, why does hunger, poverty, and malnutrition still devastate entire communities? Plenty is not just another book about world hunger—it’s a bold, eye-opening investigation into the broken systems, global corruption, and economic inequality that keep billions trapped in cycles of food insecurity, starvation, and injustice.

Do you want to learn how to dropship successfully? This guide will teach you from the very basics to the very advanced of tactics of the professional dropshippers. In this book I will teach you how to dropship using several methods, including the normal dropshipping methods. What people don't know is that dropshipping is a very hard business and not a get-rich-quick scheme. I will teach you with my years of experience in the industry.

Joanna Dobson comes to stay at the King Ranch because Magnolia, her mother, was Abby King’s cousin. Joanna is immediately interested in Grayson Fox, but the recent death of his parents has him questioning if he ever wants to marry. In the meantime, Adele Mead is caught in a rough situation in Maryland. When she rescues a hurt man, she falls hard for him, but she has a difficult time convincing him he’s the right man for her. When she does, they must flee. Can they all find the happiness they so desperately long for in the aftermath of the Civil War?

After Aileas rejects him, Brady Shape leaves Wyoming and wanders to Texas. He gets a job at Double G Ranch and becomes their temporary foreman. However, he never feels comfortable in the job, although he’s determined to catch the cattle rustlers before he leaves. He can’t seem to forget Aileas either. When he meets Nora Joseph, she needs rescuing from a desperate situation. He’s determined to see her situated before he leaves Sagebrush, but somehow, she talks him into taking her with him. The only place he can think to take her is back to Aileas in Wyoming.

"Wrangling the Doubt Monster" by Amy L. Bernstein is an insightful exploration into the complex world of creative self-doubt, providing practical advice and emotional support for artists navigating the turbulent waters of creativity.

A concise introductory guide to project management. This guide provides a simple method for managing small to medium-sized projects.

Be your own boss. With freedom and success! This book is designed to help you start a lucrative online business where you can earn profit easily. Amazon FBA: Complete Guide to Amazon FBA Success A-Z was created to help individuals with any level of business experience start a successful and profitable online business.

In "How to Start a Mobile Window Tinting Business," author VentureNest Books provides a comprehensive guide designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs successfully launch and grow their own mobile window tinting service. The book addresses common challenges such as starting the business, acquiring the necessary equipment, attracting clients, and managing operations. Listeners will learn how to conduct effective market research to identify their competition and target market, set up the essential business operations, and ensure they have the right tools for high-quality service.

Are you an aspiring photographer dreaming of turning your passion into a profitable business? How to Start a Photography Business is your essential handbook for creating a successful photography business from scratch. This comprehensive guide provides insights into everything from understanding the photography industry and defining your niche to marketing your services and managing clients. With practical advice, real-world examples, and effective strategies, this book equips you with the knowledge to launch and grow a flourishing photography enterprise.

This book, plainly and simply, tries to address some bedrock concepts of DevSecOps. Being concise, this book addresses the "what and why" of DevSecOps and then tries to focus one aspect in each of the people, process, and technology domains.