Mathematician, visionary, and daughter of a poet — Ada Lovelace remains one of the most intriguing and misunderstood figures of the nineteenth century.Born in 1815 to the notorious Lord Byron and his mathematically-minded wife, Annabella Milbanke, Augusta Ada Byron was a child raised at the intersection of imagination and intellect. This biography traces her extraordinary life from her earliest years as "the poet's baby" through her rigorous education, her entry into Londo...

Bar Harbor is a premiere tourist destination for over three million visitors each year. THis guide covers Bar Harbor as a town, Acadia National Park, accommodations including B&B Inns, cottages, RV parks, campgrounds, hotels and motels. Other areas of interest include museums, restaurants, shopping, art galleries, travel tips and much more.

"A Travel Guide to Traverse City, Michigan" features yearly events, lighthouses, tours, hotel/motel accommodations, B&B establishments, camping, RV parks, wineries, shopping, restaurants, essential services, transportation and more.

You played back a recording of yourself and cringed. Every third word is "um," your voice sits on one flat note, and when you get nervous you rush to the end. This audiobook fixes the way you sound in meetings, interviews, and presentations. You'll swap fillers for a two-second pause, hold a steady pace, and lift the words that carry your point. About ninety minutes, and every fix is one you can hear.

"A Travel Guide to Helena, Montana" contains the following sections: Introduction, Attractions, Activities, Day Trips, Motel/Hotel Accommodations, Bed & Breakfast Establishments, RV Parks & Campgrounds, Restaurants. Breweries & Distilleries, Wine Bars, Art Galleries, Shopping, Transportation and Essential Services.

"Ghosts Unlocked" is a collection of 23 spooky short stories. Some of the short stories include the following:The Mesa Verde Ghost, The Haunted House on Hickory Hill, The Séance, The Wrong Grave, The Matterhorn Inn Haunting, The Mysterious Rocking Chair, The Warning, The Ghost Cavalry, The Ouija Board, The Flute Player, In Concert, The Ghost in the Lake, The State Hospital Tower, The Shadow Man, and The Ghost Pirates. Plus, the collection contains additional short stories.

"A Travel Guide to Santa Fe, New Mexico" contains the following sections: Introduction, Attractions, Motels/Hotels, Bed & Breakfast Establishments, Vacation Homes, RV Parks & Campgrounds, Art Galleries, Parks & Activities, Restaurants & Pizza Establishments, Shopping, Day Trips, Transportation, Essential Services and Santa Fe Memories.

Not content knowing that his father's African roots rest in 16th century Angola, author William Howard embarked on a 7-year search for the history specific to his male paternal ancestors during the era 1525 AD to the present. Starting with the stories passed on to him by his grandfather who died in 1976, William relied on DNA test results plus printed and oral history to substantiate what his grandfather told him as well as what he could not. The result is "History in My Bones," the title ...

When it comes to effective communication, a wise man once advised, “Be quick to listen and slow to speak.” If ever there was a time to employ such advice, it is today. In our modern society we are conditioned from youth to expect constant distractions and interruptions. The result is an ever-shortening attention span which is potentially detrimental to our relationships, both social and professional....

In this novelette, a young woman is saved by a handsome, but aloof, sheriff in the American West. She falls in love with him but a wealthy and beautiful rival has claimed him as her own. The handsome sheriff is preoccupied with his past as he investigates a series of local murders. Will the young woman win the sheriff's heart or will the rival win the competition for him? Find out by reading "Daisies Are For Lovers".

Have you grown frustrated with your tendency to be misunderstood or even ignored as you try to speak? Are you struggling to figure out how to clearly communicate your most valued ideas and thoughts? Do you want your audience to hang onto every last word you speak? If you’re ready to give your communication skills an extreme makeover, thereby launching your personal and professional life toward success, The Communication Guru Collection is for you.In three ...

Ride the trail with William Howard as he tells the story of famous and not-so famous gunfighters of the old American West.Among the gunfighters are the stories of Billy the Kid, Wild Bill Hickcok, Doc Holliday, Jesse James, John Wesley Hardin, Cullen Baker, Johnny Ringo, Bill Doolin and others. Each story is fast paced and no myths are included, only facts.