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  David Renewed (Unabridged)

  Michael Pauley, Diana Copland

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  Delta Restorations: Novel One. When interior designer David Snyder buys a beautiful century-old house in eastern Washington, he is reeling with heartbreak and looking for somewhere to put down roots. Unfortunately his new home comes with a laundry list of problems: electrical, plumbing, heating... things David knows nothing about. When his mother offers him the business card of a local handyman, David pictures an overweight, balding man in his fifties. But Jackson Henry couldn't be further from that stereotype. Dark-haired, muscular, and handsome, Jackson left a large construction firm in Seattle to take care of his sick mother. However, his hometown still has an active "good old boy" network, and finding employment in construction is almost impossible for an openly gay man. David isn't ready for his attraction to Jackson, not considering the way his last relationship ended. But as the two men get to know each other, it becomes clear that the heart often knows best.

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  Florida Lore - The Barefoot...

  Caren Schnur Neile

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  This fascinating collection of myths, legends, and folktales celebrates the diversity of characters and cultures across the Sunshine State. 
   
   
   
  Florida boasts mysterious tales that stretch back more than twelve thousand years. Dive into the lives of the proud Wakulla Pocahontas and the Ghost of Bellamy Bridge. Meet local lawbreakers like John Ashley, as well as transplants like Ma Barker and Al Capone. Stalk stumpy gators or Hogzilla as they prowl Florida's swamps and suburbs. Discover the quintessential Cracker cowboy and the Barefoot Mailman, plus the origin of names like Boca Raton and Orlando. Storyteller Caren Neile, PhD, shares myths, legends, and folktales that reflect the diversity of characters and cultures that make Florida such a fascinating place.

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  Historic Indianapolis Fires &...

  Finney Jack E.

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  Circle City Catastrophes/ Disaster was a fact of everyday life in 1800s and early 1900s Indianapolis. During the 1860s, more than 1,700 people died in what is now the Herron-Morton Place neighborhood. In 1882, ten people drowned under the Union Railroad Depot. Ropes were considered an adequate fire escape in the 1890s, but when the National Surgical Institute caught fire, they proved unequal to the task. The owners of the Prest-O-Lite Company created the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but their company also had four major incidents that caused eleven deaths and destruction in the city. In 1917, Hollywood was responsible for the deaths of six people in an Indianapolis apartment building. Join Jack Finney as he explores these and other Indianapolis fires and disasters./  Join Jack Finney as he explores these and other Indianapolis fires and disasters./

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  Constantine the Great - The...

  Kelly Mass

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  Constantine I, often called Constantine the Great, was one of the most significant emperors of ancient Rome, reigning from 306 to 337 AD. Born in Naissus, in the province of Dacia Mediterranea (modern-day Niš, Serbia), he was the son of Flavius Constantius, a Roman army officer and a prominent figure in the Tetrarchy, and Helena, a woman of humble Greek origins. His father's position as one of the four emperors in the Tetrarchy was instrumental in shaping Constantine's early life and military career. Under emperors Diocletian and Galerius, Constantine demonstrated his military prowess, initially fighting against barbarian tribes and the Persians in the eastern provinces. In 305 AD, he was summoned to the West to aid his father in campaigns in Britain, where he earned further distinction. 
  Following the death of his father in 306 AD, Constantine’s soldiers declared him emperor at Eboracum (modern York, England). Over the next two decades, he would overcome rival emperors, such as Maxentius and Licinius, in a series of civil wars, eventually becoming the sole ruler of the Roman Empire by 324 AD. His reign marked a period of significant transformation, both militarily and administratively. 
  To strengthen the empire, Constantine initiated a series of reforms. He reorganized the imperial administration, separating civil and military powers to create a more efficient system of governance. Acknowledging the need for economic stability, he introduced the solidus, a new gold coin that helped curb inflation. This currency would become the standard for Byzantine and European economies for nearly a millennium. He also restructured the Roman army, creating specialized units that could respond swiftly to internal threats and barbarian invasions.

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  The Path To Rome

  Hilaire Belloc

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  The Path to Rome is British-French writer and historian Hilaire Belloc's first travelogue. It describes the pilgrimage he took to Rome as the result of a vow he made while visiting his hometown of Toul, in Lorraine, France. In his own copy of the book, dated May 29, 1904, he notes: "I wrote this book for the glory of God." Belloc walked "two and a half hundred leagues" to Rome, over twenty-two days, and arrived in time to hear Mass on the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. As he walks, he quickly discovers the difficulty of keeping every vow he made before starting, as the days are long, the mountains steep, and his finances stressed. But the book is far more than a simple travelogue; alongside the narrative of the journey, Belloc wanders into topics as varied as the art of writing, life in the military, his Catholic faith, the middle class, literary criticism, music, poetry, and more. His unique politics and personality shine in his many digressions and asides. The Path to Rome sold very well, and many critics have viewed it as the book that made Belloc's name. His great friend G. K. Chesterton said of it in The World : " The Path to Rome is the product of the actual and genuine buoyancy and thoughtlessness of a rich intellect. …" Hilaire Belloc (died 1953) was an influential writer of the modernist period. Their work has endured across generations and continues to be read and studied worldwide. The nonfiction literature of previous centuries offers invaluable windows into the minds and preoccupations of earlier ages. The Path To Rome combines the personal and the universal in ways that continue to resonate with contemporary readers seeking to understand both history and human nature.

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  Your First Period Guide for...

  Jane Belgore

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. STOP THE PANIC!  
   
  School health class left your daughter completely exposed, confused, and terrified of public humiliation. 
   
  Is your daughter paralyzed by fear of her first period? Every stomach twinge sends her into a knot of anxiety.  
   
  The silence, whispering, and awkward diagrams have convinced her this natural process is a shameful disaster waiting to happen.  
   
  That moment of public exposure can scar a girl for years, crippling her confidence and replacing curiosity with dread.  
   
  She needs more than a pamphlet.  
   
  She needs a PLAN.  
   
  This is the definitive guide that cuts through medical jargon and parental awkwardness.  
   
  This isn't therapy. It's ARMOR. Inside, she'll gain total control over:  
   
  - The 10-Second STANDING PROTOCOL: What to do immediately if she feels a leak while sitting in class, ensuring zero noticeable damage.  
  - The Bathroom Ninja Technique: How to discreetly carry, change, and dispose of products in the school restroom without anyone knowing.  
  - The Pillow Fort Method: Leak-proof sleep strategies that stop stains dead in their tracks (and save you hundreds in ruined bedding).  
  - The 'No-Leak Toolkit': Choosing the perfect product (pads, tampons, underwear) based on her activity from swim team to sleepovers. - The $5 Cramp Monster Remedy: Simple, drug-free secrets to turning painful uterine squeezing into mild discomfort in minutes.  
  - The Emergency Go-Bag Checklist: Her 14-item, discreet lifesaver kit she’ll keep in her locker or backpack at all times.  
  - The 3-Sentence Comeback: Assertive, confidence-boosting language to instantly shut down period jokes and deflect nosy questions.  
   
  When she is done listening to this audiobook, she'll know her body better than 90% of adults.

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