A history of the New Deal program that led to the creation of South Carolina's first sixteen state parksTara Mitchell Mielnik fills a significant gap in the history of the New Deal South by examining the lives of the men of South Carolina's Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) who from 1933 to 1942 built sixteen state parks, all of which still exist today. Enhanced with revealing interviews with former state CCC members, Mielnik's illustrated account provides a unique...

Experience the spine-tingling excitement of "Campfire And Other Spooky Stories For Kids," a collection of short stories perfect for young readers aged 6-10. Ideal for budding thrill-seekers, these stories combine the joy of camping and exploring with a touch of suspense. From eerie forests to haunted campgrounds, these stories will give you just the right amount of chill without the nightmares. Ideal for bedtime reading or campfire storytelling, "Campfire And Other Spooky Stories For Kids"...

Annabelle's Kingdom is a heartwarming story of adventure and mystery.Alex and four of his friends discover a time capsule left in the forest that sparks a summer long quest for answers as to why and who would have left behind such things.Mysteries abound as they realize that their discovery in the forest is only the first of many places and countless items leading to Annabelle's Kingdom.

Soothe emotional burnout and master gentle energy healing with this practical wellness guide. If you constantly feel tired, emotionally raw, or overwhelmed by modern living, you can easily shift your mood and restore your natural flow. Discover how to weave calming, restorative practices into your morning routine, busy commute, or quiet bedtime hours.Forget complex rituals and heavy spiritual jargon; this accessible approach turns warm, supportive self-compassion into a tangible da...

A young and beautiful woman, Sharon Latham, ducks into a store front to escape the weather and witnesses a crime. She has placed herself in the path of a dangerous murderer. She is overwhelmed by the gravity of the situation and fears the murderer may come for her next. Her only chance is a young and inexperienced detective named David Granger. This is his first homicide case in which he is flying solo.The victim of this terrible crime, Mr. Patrick Holystone, is stabbed to death wh...

Ellen is a busy single mother with a daughter in eighth grade. She works as a nurse and because of that she misses out on some moments with her daughter Ashley. While in attendance at Ashley's track meet she meets a nice man whose daughter also runs track and happens to be part of a relay team that Ashley is on. As the girls become closer it put the parents in close proximity even away from the track.Dean, the father of Ashley's friend, is a busy man that works from his home. He ha...

Will's Way tells about a young man growing into his own during his senior year in high school. He was forced to leave his friends and swimming career behind when his father lost his job. They moved as a family to Florida from Iowa. Will felt so far away from everything he knew and he was angry that his parents made him move once again.Will devises a plan to return to Iowa and finish high school where he had started and been so happy. He approaches his parents with his plan and to h...

I See It's You is the story of friends and partners coming to the realization that they cannot find love in life because they were meant for one another. Livy and Greg own an interior design business together. They have worked together day in and day out for more than ten years.Greg is steady, responsible and detail oriented, while Livy is the creative genius of the pair. They spend not only their working lives together but they are best friends too. Greg for a number of years has ...

“Why You” is about two seniors. One has a rough and troubled home life. The other has a strong close knit family. Collin takes charge after his girlfriend Cleo disappears for a short time. He looks for her at work and school. He goes to her home and there discovers the root of Cleo life problems. Not knowing what to do, Collin talks to his parents about the situation and finds they are his best allies to help Cleo break away from a horrible mother and make a life of her own.Collin ...

Benji's Books is the tale of a young man who hates school and reading. He seeks refuge in a library to get out of a terrible storm. There he encounters a woman who would change his way of thinking and his life forever.Elsa, the Librarian, asks Benji to lend her a hand in putting books away. They immediately establish a strong connection and forge a lasting friendship. She encourages him to read from the subjects and topics he enjoys. She prompts him to follow his desires. Benji soo...

"On The Way to New York" is the story of a workplace romance that takes more than seven years to develop. Ella is an ambitious, advertising executive vying for a promotion to an office in New York City, effectively escaping Cleveland, Ohio. Only one man stands in the way of her realizing her dreams.Cameron, also ambitious to make it in New York City, is the immature competition Ella must surpass to earn the promotion. With the help of her wily assistant Marie, Ella is able to land ...

"Today's Second Chance", is the tale of young love lost and years later rekindled by chance. Maya returned to her home state of Indiana after many years of moving around and seeing the country. "Maya is a character I personally feel quite a connection to. She is fiercely independent and a single mom who made the best of her and her child's life." says author Tara Mitchell. "Maya finds herself reflecting on paths not taken over the years and fearful that the best of life has passed her by. ...