Occasionally Emily could see the glint of the river, some thousands of feet below before the clouds closed in again and she was forced to stop, breathing heavily, the shotgun still clutched to her swollen stomach.She tried not to look down, putting her faith in the good Lord.But the good Lord had better keep out of her way until she had finished what she had to do that night!

Hidden Treasures; Or, Why Some Succeed While Others Fail by Harry A. Lewis (Illustrated)Author: Harry A. LewisCopyright status: Public DomainCategory: Non-fiction, Selfhelp, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion, Success, United States -- BiographyQUOTATIONS.A man, to succeed, must possess the necessary equanimity of temperament to conceive an idea, the capacity to form it i...

In "For Treasure Bound," Collingwood likely weaves a gripping tale of treasure hunting, adventure, and intrigue set in exotic locales. The title suggests that the narrative follows the journey of characters in search of hidden riches, encountering obstacles, rivals, and dangers along the way.Collingwood's works often featured themes of exploration, maritime life, and the quest for fortune and glory. His stories appealed to readers who enjoyed tales of daring exploits, exotic destinations, ...

Lewis emphasizes the importance of traits such as perseverance, hard work, determination, and integrity in achieving success. He contrasts this with the pitfalls of idleness, lack of focus, and poor decision-making, which often lead to failure. Through a series of anecdotes and biographical sketches, Lewis illustrates how successful people, from business leaders to inventors and public figures, have overcome obstacles by maintaining discipline and vision.The book also delves into the idea ...

The secrets of Elm Medona thicken . . . with Harry Houdini!When Great-Uncle Thorne arrives at Elm Medona, Maisie and Felix's lives get shaken up again. Uncle Thorne moves the family into the mansion proper. One night, Great-Aunt Maisie arranges for Thorne, Maisie, and Felix to rendezvous with her in The Treasure Chest. Minutes later, Maisie and Felix find themselves at a magic show on Coney Island in 1894 starring Harry Houdini. As they follow him and his brother Dash to Pennsylvan...

The secrets of Elm Medona thicken . . . with Harry Houdini!When Great-Uncle Thorne arrives at Elm Medona, Maisie and Felix's lives get shaken up again. Uncle Thorne moves the family into the mansion proper. One night, Great-Aunt Maisie arranges for Thorne, Maisie, and Felix to rendezvous with her in The Treasure Chest. Minutes later, Maisie and Felix find themselves at a magic show on Coney Island in 1893 starring Harry Houdini. As they follow him and his brother Dash to Pennsylvan...

Before the age of cell phones, endless channels, and constant distraction, we turned to books for wisdom, comfort, and inspiration.Over the years, I found myself capturing passages that spoke to me-scribbled on scraps of paper, tucked between pages, and saved for reasons I couldn't always explain. Each one held a spark: an idea, a truth, a moment of clarity.This collection is a gathering of those fragments-bits of philosophy, insight, and inspiration that have endured the t...

Foreword by George F. WillWith a new Preface by Carla Hayden, Librarian of CongressA lavishly illustrated history of America's game, from the unparalleled collections of the Library of Congress.“One of the most seductively designed books about the sport to come our way. … A book like this, so rich and deep in material. … brings baseball history to multifaceted life and reminds us that baseball is the sport that celebrates it...

Another fun mystery starring Horrible Harry, and this time he's calling the shots!Harry has always loved solving mysteries, and now his friends in Room 3B have learned to love it, too. So Harry challenges them to figure out what he has hidden in his giant, old suitcase. Led by a very determined Mary, the kids take turns solving clues and piecing the mystery together. Their hunt leads them from the classroom to the library, and even to Harry's grandfather's nursing home. Will...

This book is a timeless classic that examines the lives of well known successful people who started at the bottom and grew to become successful icons. It has some of the greatest stories ever told. It also describes the principles that lead to success as well as failure. The book provides the answer to “why some succeed while others fail”. This enlightening and eye-opening read.

THE WRECK. It was the last week in the month of November, 18—. The weather, for some days previous, had been unusually boisterous for the time of year, and had culminated, on the morning on which my story opens, in a “November gale” from the south-west, exceeding in violence any previous gale within the memory of “the oldest inhabitant” of the locality. This is saying a great deal, for I was at the time living in Weymouth, a most delightful summer resort, where, however, the feelings are l...

Some succeed while others fail. This is a recognised fact; yet history tells us that seven-tenths of our most successful men began life poor. As our title indicates, we shall endeavour to show "why some succeed while others fail. (Google)