Sixty slaves were abducted in Africa, locked in auction pens by Cuban traders, then cramped below deck of the slave ship "Amistad." During a storm at sea they broke their chains, and killed the captain and crew. Knowing how to sail kept two Cuban slave traders alive. Cinque, the leader, demanded, "Return to Africa!" The ship was too small. They had no food, and a crew of African farmers. The Cuban's sailed for Africa by day, at night sailed for the...

This is a story of an ordinary family, living an ordinary life, when suddenly one summer, a beautiful little girl appears on their doorstep. A beautiful little girl who, as it turns out, nobody wants. It is the story of what happens when this ordinary family decides to do something about the situation. It is the story of a five-year human drama, full of shock, outrage, turmoil, anxiety, heartbreak and above all, the enduring power of love.

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: • The most comprehensive selection of resort reviews. • In-depth information on the important nuts and bolts about traveling to and around Bermuda. TOURISM TRENDS: • Air service to the island has expanded with JetBlue and United offering new routes. • The luxury hotel sector continues to expand with new/updated hotels that have opened or will reopen in 2023 such as Cambridge Beaches, the St. Regis Bermuda Resort,...

A serial killer, dormant for years, reawakens after viewing a Netflix docuseries depicting his string of homicides. The killer is not happy with his portrayal and no one in the cast and crew is safe! The first instalment of a gripping new thriller series set in Chicago and featuring a young sibling sleuth-duo and their working dogs. Siblings Cory and Crystal Pratt are still trying to get their lives together after a tragic accident which killed their...

Thief-taker Simon Westow uncovers an evil lurking in the underbelly of Leeds in this page-turning historical mystery, perfect for fans of Anne Perry and Charles Finch. "A dark and complex mystery that contrasts genuine honor with the false tokens paraded by the upper classes" Kirkus Reviews Starred Review Leeds, October 1824. Thief-taker Simon Westow's job seems straightforward. Captain Holcomb's maid, Sophie, has stolen important papers that...

What planet are you from? This startling and amazingly accurate new book is based on the concept that we are all beings who have had previous existences on other planets in our known Universe and that our character traits, ideas and behaviour are deeply and uniquely influenced by these Off Planet lives. Adding to the intriguing channelled knowledge of the major Off Planets,The Abbotts have combined this data with your Earth personality to provide...

Written for young adults, the Urban Underground series confronts issues that are of great importance to teens, such as friendship, loyalty, drugs, gangs, abuse, urban blight, bullies, and self-esteem to name a few. More than entertainment, these books can be a powerful learning and coping tool when a struggling reader connects with credible characters and a compelling storyline. The highly readable style and mature topics will appeal to young adult...

Where are these little ducks going? Counting backward from five is fun when you follow these fluffly babies as they wander away from Mama Duck…uh oh ! This hardcover library bound book comes with CD and online music access.

Carter High is a typical high school. The students of Carter attend classes, participate in sports and drama, cram for exams, and go on field trips. Topics are involving and pertinent to young adult readers but with a twist of mystery. In just 48-pages, even your struggling readers can easily finish these eBooks! Jack's love of exhibits gets him into trouble. A fun filled science class turns sour as Mr. Flint discovers that his expensive Aztec ring...

Communication is at the core of every business. Without effective communication no business can thrive and grow.The challenge of effective communication is one we all face.In 1948 Dr Albert Einstein declined the invitation to become the first president of the new state of Israel. The greatest conceptual and technical genius of his time declined on the grounds that he was not qualified for any position which required an understanding of human relationships,...