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  Looking Up - A Memoir About...

  Casey Roman

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  Losing her TV news career and her home in the same year wasn’t on Casey Roman’s 2018 Bingo card. Neither was sleeping in Walmart parking lots and nearly deciding to end her own life. But the world is full of blind curves, and salvation comes in unusual forms, like a cargo van. What began as a three-week road trip to erase her “news lady” image became a 12,000-mile solo journey that saved Casey’s life. 
  Looking Up is a riches-to-rags-to-rebellion memoir that reads like a love letter to small-town America. Hop in the passenger’s seat and ride along for encounters that are sometimes scary and often hilarious, from rapping in the “Murder Capital of the US” to luring a moose with a bag of bread in Maine. For anyone looking for direction who feels like they’re running on empty, Casey Roman’s story is a reminder to keep driving toward the horizon, no matter what. Hope is out there.

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  Learn Spanish with Short Stories...

  Language Mastery

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  HERE'S WHAT NOBODY TELLS YOU: SPANISH ISN'T HARD - YOU JUST NEED 5 MINUTES A DAY 
  You downloaded the latest app. Got excited. Committed to an hour every night. 
  Three days later? Exhausted. Two weeks later? Quit. Again. 
  And now you're watching coworkers chat with clients in Spanish. Seeing "bilingual preferred" on job postings. Planning a Mexico trip but knowing you'll be pointing at menus like every tourist. 
  Spanish is everywhere - 41 million Americans speak it daily. You're surrounded by opportunities... if only you could actually speak it. 
  The truth: You don't need hours. You need consistency. And 5 minutes is something you can stick with. 
  "Learn Spanish with Short Stories" by Language Mastery gets this. Built for your messy, busy, real life. 
  WHY 5 MINUTES WORKS: 
  ✓ 100+ bite-sized stories you can finish during breakfast or your commute 
  ✓ Real Spanish from native speakers - the kind used in Mexico City, Barcelona, Buenos Aires 
  ✓ Two-speed audio: Slow when learning, natural speed when ready 
  ✓ Stories so entertaining you'll forget you're studying 
  ✓ Quick comprehension checks 
  ✓ Practical vocabulary you'll use tomorrow 
  IN 30 DAYS YOU'LL: 
  ✓ Actually stick with it (5 minutes is doable daily) 
  ✓ Understand way more than expected 
  ✓ Be confident trying Spanish in real situations 
  ✓ Haven't burned out or quit 
  Spanish is one of the easiest languages for English speakers. Thousands of words are nearly identical. You already know more than you think. 
  No guilt. No overwhelm. No fantasy schedules. 
  Just 5 minutes. And it works. 
  READY TO FINALLY LEARN SPANISH WITHOUT REARRANGING YOUR LIFE? START TODAY.

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  French Short Stories

  Fabien Arnaud

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  Ready To Learn The French Language quickly and in a practical way with exciting short novels?It is no secret that language proficiency grows through practice. The more you practice a foreign language, the more comfortable you will become with it. For beginner French speakers, it is essential not only to expand your vocabulary but also to build confidence in your ability to speak, read, and master the language.The 21 captivating French stories in this book (I have included one bonus story at the end) have been carefully crafted for new French speakers to help with learning new words and phrases, while also strengthening your confidence by reinforcing what you already know. Did you realize that you are already prepared to read short stories in French?So, how should you use this book? It is best to start at the beginning, as the stories in this book will get progressively more sophisticated. Each story comes with a series of questions in French to gauge your comprehension of the story, as well as a glossary of some new words or terms that were introduced in that story. If you have trouble understanding any of the questions in French, refer back to the glossary for help. Words and phrases in the questions that could be confusing are defined in the glossary as well.Each story is also followed by a short synopsis in English for readers who want to make sure they have understood the story’s meaning. We recommend that you read each story—using the glossary definitions if necessary—and then answer the questions. You should refer to the English summaries of the stories only after you have answered the questions. The summaries are a great way to check your answers and determine how well you have understood the material, but it is important to try challenging yourself to understand French.Get your copy now

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  Ancient American Empires - Rise...

  Rolf Hedger

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  This book offers a captivating journey through the rise, dominance, and eventual decline of three of the most powerful civilizations in the Americas: the Aztec, Inca, and Maya.  
  This comprehensive guide delves into their origins, cultural achievements, religious beliefs, and sophisticated societies. Discover the grandeur of the Aztec Empire, with its mighty capital of Tenochtitlán and powerful rulers; the vast and intricate Inca Empire, known for its engineering marvels and road networks; and the enigmatic Maya Civilization, famous for its advanced calendar, writing system, and towering pyramids.  
  Through war, conquest, and internal struggles, these civilizations left behind a legacy that continues to fascinate historians and archaeologists today. Perfect for history enthusiasts, this book unravels the mysteries of these ancient empires, their rise to power, and the forces that led to their downfall.

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  Hidden Mountains - Survival and...

  Michael Wejchert

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  The story of a climbing adventure gone wrong in a remote Alaskan mountain range, the impossible rescue attempt that followed, and the fraught cost of survival 
  In 2018, two couples set out on a climbing expedition to Alaska’s Hidden Mountains, one of the last wild ranges in North America. A rarity in modern climbing, the peaks were nearly unexplored and untouched, a place where few people had ever visited and granite spires still awaited first ascents. Inspired by generations of daring alpinists before them, the four climbers were now compelled to strike out into uncharted territory themselves. 
  This trip to the Hidden Mountains would be the culmination of years of climbing together, promising to test the foursome’s skill and dedication to the sport. But as the climbers would soon discover, no amount of preparation can account for the unknowns of true wilderness. As they neared the top of an unclimbed peak, rockfall grievously injured one of the climbers while he was out of sight, leaving him stranded and in critical condition. 
  Over the course of the next nine hours, the other three climbers worked to reach their companion. What followed was a pulse-pounding rescue attempt by Alaska’s elite Pararescuers in one of the most remote regions in the country—raising difficult questions about wilderness accessibility, technology’s role in outdoor adventure, and what it means to weigh risk against the siren song of the mountains. 
  With visceral prose, Michael Wejchert recounts the group’s rescue and traces the scars left in the wake of life-altering trauma. Weaving the history and evolution of rock and alpine climbing with outside tales of loss and survival in the mountains, Wejchert gives a full picture of the reward—and cost—of following your passions in the outdoors. 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  Toltec Empire - The Architects...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Toltec civilization emerged in central Mexico following the decline of Teotihuacan, one of the most powerful and influential cities of ancient Mesoamerica. With Teotihuacan’s fall around the 7th or 8th century, the region experienced a power vacuum, creating an opportunity for new societies to rise. Among them were the Toltecs, a people who would shape the political, military, and cultural landscape of Mesoamerica for centuries to come. 
  The origins of the Toltecs remain a subject of scholarly debate, but many sources trace their roots to northern Mexico, possibly the arid regions of modern-day Zacatecas or the deserts beyond. By the 10th century, they had established themselves in the Valley of Mexico, where they founded their capital, Tula. The early rulers of the Toltecs, including the semi-legendary Mixcoatl, are credited with uniting various groups under a centralized government and fostering a warrior-based society that would come to dominate the region. Mixcoatl's son, Ce Acatl Topiltzin Quetzalcoatl, is one of the most famous figures in Toltec history. Said to be both a king and a priest, he promoted the worship of Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent deity, and encouraged a cultural shift away from excessive militarism and human sacrifice. However, his reign was met with opposition from factions who favored more warlike practices, leading to his eventual exile. His departure, shrouded in myth, would later influence Aztec beliefs and the idea of a prophesied return. 
  Tula, the heart of the Toltec Empire, reflected the ambitions and architectural ingenuity of its people. Expanding over several square miles, the city featured impressive pyramids, colonnaded halls, and massive stone warriors that stood as sentinels over its ceremonial centers. The city's strategic location allowed the Toltecs to control trade networks that extended as far as the Yucatán Peninsula and beyond.

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