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Donald and Teresa Yates spent a month in Yucatan in 2007. This day-by-day account of their travels there is the result. From Ek Balam, the country's "newest ruin", where their guide is the grandson of one of the "knowledge people" who once ruled it, to Mayapan, the last Mayan city to be abandoned, inhabited now only by the howler monkeys that were the patron gods of its poet kings, they give us their impressions and present their favorite images of a culture that is very much alive if you know where to look and the right questions to ask.

In this easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide, you will not only learn the foundation of Facebook advertising but will also be taught how you can launch your first FB advertising campaign today.

The history of California is one that witnessed the rise and fall of several nations and peoples. From the first natives to settle the fertile lands to the encroaching foreigners from the south, east, west, and north, the land that eventually became the Golden State received them all. From across oceans, mountains, plains, and deserts, people came to take advantage of the region’s natural resources.

It has been said that the two most important days in our lives are the day we were born, and the day we find out why. Each of us has a God-given purpose, and the process of walking in your calling can only happen when you have a clear understanding of your true identity. In this inspiring and challenging audiobook by author Chad Owen, you will discover your true purpose, learn the specific steps to activate it in your life, and recognize how to help the people around you experience greater success.

If you feel trapped, stuck in a rut, or in any way disheartened by the path your life has taken, then this audiobook is for you. It contains every lesson, shortcut, and mind hack I’ve found on my quest for freedom, broken down into practical lessons and simple steps that literally anyone can follow. 

From the Trail of Tears to Wounded Knee and Little Bighorn, the narrative of American history is incomplete without the inclusion of the Native Americans that lived on the continent before European settlers arrived in the 16th and 17th centuries. Since the first contact between natives and settlers, tribes like the Sioux, Cherokee, and Navajo have both fascinated and perplexed outsiders with their history, language, and culture.  

In a sense, it was fitting that Alcatraz became the most famous prison in American history, because hundreds of years before the penitentiary was located there, it was being used by Native Americans to banish members. Uncle Sam’s Devil Island: The History and Legacy of Alcatraz Island chronicles the history of the island before, during, and after it became America’s most notorious prison. You will learn about The Rock like never before. 

A group of geeks discovers just how very, very small our universe really is.

Wicca has fascinated people for generations, and there are countless guides about it, but most of them are written by expert witches for other expert witches to use. This audiobook takes a more introductory tone and focuses that introduction on a single aspect of Wicca: the use of herbs and plants in Wicca magic. This audiobook will explore how herbs and plants are used by modern witches, including the different types of herbal preparations. It also includes several herbal-based spells with easy-to-follow instructions so the listener can put theory into practice. 

In today's complex world, people are lost spiritually. The answer to finding peace and well-being is within Wiccan magic and the practices and spells to restore harmony, love, and healing with the help of the Wikkan gods and goddesses.

The Rise of Constantinople looks at the events that brought about the transformation of Byzantium, and how Constantinople became one of the most important cities in the world.

 The War Crimes Trials for World War II: The History and Legacy of Nazi Germany and Japan’s War Crimes Trials After the War chronicles the history of the trials from their conception to their completion. You will learn about the trials like never before. 

The westward movement of Americans in the 19th century was one of the largest and most consequential migrations in history, and among the paths that blazed west, the most well-known is the Oregon Trail, which was not a single trail but a network of paths that began at one of four “jumping off” points. The eastern section of the Oregon Trail, which followed the Missouri River through Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming, was shared by people traveling along the California, Bozeman, and Mormon Trails.

This audiobook is to empower all who listen to it to be able to better protect themselves in a variety of situations. This audiobook is based on years of experience, interviews, classes, and training all rolled into a comprehensive guide aimed at putting into plain English how to deal with what could possibly be the worst time in your life. In it you will find complete gear lists and battle plans pertaining to the most common types of catastrophic situations. It is my hope that all who listen to this learn something from it - no matter how big or small.

The British Museum devoted itself to acquiring historical artifacts that showcased the influence and prestige of the British Empire, as well as the facilities in which to house them, surviving wars, financial challenges, controversies, and political pressures. In the process, it became one of the British Empire’s greatest cultural jewels, and to this day, it holds the distinctions of being the world’s first national public museum and the most venerated museum of its kind in Britain.  

Will Cannon rides the rails to the California wine country looking for the Blackman Gang. He starts buying and shipping horses, but the outlaw boss, Ricardo, doesn't want anyone getting in his way, and the battle lines are drawn. Will gets some help from some young cowboys and a band of Modoc Indians to fight the outlaws.

The English Baroque jewel in Oxfordshire, known to the locals as the fabled Blenheim Palace, is without question one of the finest buildings in the country. This majestic manor, the only non-royal estate in England to be categorized as a palace, is far more than just an attractive landmark. In fact, it is a place with enough history to fill an endless number of books. Blenheim Palace examines the estate's architectural history, the toxic friendship that nearly upended the entire project, and the historic events that transpired within the palace's walls.

Where must I locate thee now, O my homeland, or in what places? So wrote a Roman poet 2,000 years ago, and so feel Donald Yates and his wife, Teresa, after an eye-opening visit to Italy, Croatia, Greece, and Turkey.

 Everything You Need to Know About the Count of Monte Cristo is a comprehensive guide that provides a synopsis, a description of the characters, and a summary and analysis of every chapter. You can use this as a guide while you read or as a way to brush up on everything you once knew and have since forgotten. 

From linguistics to psychology, accelerated learning is an exciting approach to learning that allows you to learn as effectively and efficiently as possible. Ideas and skills that would previously take weeks to learn can be learned in days. This is the art of accelerating learning. It is possible for one to become aware of how they learn and then take complete control. Knowledge that would normally take months to learn can be learned in weeks. Learn more about accelerated learning in this audiobook.