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In The Emancipation of Slaves Through Music, music mogul Dr. Mathew Knowles presents a keen examination of the liberating effects of music on an oppressed people. By taking listeners on the journey of its secret use during slavery up through its eventual commercialization in the industry, he exposes the art form's true power. Between its informative sections, the audiobook explores the uprooting of Africans via the transatlantic slave trade and the evolving effect on the people and their music.

Club Reclamation isn't just any club. It's a haven for veterans from all branches of the military. Here, they can relax, share a meal, or simply find solace among those who understand their journey. If you've ever donned a uniform in service to your country, Club Reclamation promises a friend who understands both your sacrifices and your stories. It's a place of second chances. Former SEAL Maximus Delgado finds himself in a situation no parent should ever face. He's summoned to the morgue to potentially identify a body—that of a young boy who bears a haunting resemblance to his four-year-...

The Secret News spread like wildfire throughout the whole county that the most eligible bachelor was getting engaged to his young beautiful, spirited sister. How could a brother and sister get married? Everyone knew that they weren’t blood relatives but they had grown up together since Hope was only a small child of three. They had shared adventures and took part in each other’s struggles as they tried to follow their dreams. Will A young, rugged rancher with coal black hair and crystal blue eyes, he had always been bossy, over-protective, and affectionate at times when it came to Hope,...

Read this book for free with your Kindle Unlimited Membership! History of Ireland The story of the Irish people is definitely fascinating, especially to history buffs. This book stands as an introduction to the history of a nation that has been influenced by other forces, developing beyond its magnificent, imposing coasts. This book will transport you to the past of one of the world’s most compelling nations. It will take you through the conflicts and events whose impact was crucial throughout the centuries. Starting from the earliest inhabitants of the land to the country’s ...

Drake – Men of Versteck Valley - Book 3 Up and coming, Attorney Faith Gardner had finally reached a benchmark in her career when she opened her own firm. Before she could take a victory lap, a decision she made almost two years ago comes back to destroy her. Now she stood on the precipice of losing everything she worked so hard to build. Smart and handsome, Attorney Drake Sanderson worked as a partner in a small law firm and preferred cases that held an edge of danger or suspense. After leaving a lucrative career with a larger firm in the city, he was finally able to work the kinds of ...

Drinking alcohol can be fun; its chemical effects on our brain are fundamentally pleasurable, and it can have social benefits. Alcohol may also help us forget the worries in our lives and temporarily overcome psychological barriers to human interaction. But there are downsides. We now know that alcohol, even in quite modest amounts, is not good for our long-term health. So why do we, as humans, consume alcohol at all, and why does our tendency to drink “too much” vary from person to person?

Brenda and Roark lived the “Happily Ever After” part of the fairy tale. He’d rescued her from the bad guys, swept her off to his home, and loved her like a madman. Brenda was in heaven, until she went to visit her dying aunt and disappeared. Roark, his brothers and the men of 3X Construction race against time to find the woman Roark refuses to live without. This book is a part of the Men of 3X CONStruction series. Although it can be read as a stand- alone book, the reading is more enjoyable when the other books in the series are read first. Visit the men of 3X construction website for...

Freemasonry, the world's oldest and largest Fraternity, is based upon the tenets of Friendship, Morality and Brotherly Love. These principles are taught through lectures and morality plays. Most members of the Fraternity incorporate these principles into their own personal value system. But, for some, it can become an obsession. For one such Brother these tenets became a driving, rather than guiding, force. For one such Brother, this obsession played itself out in a shocking and deadly way. Thus, it became the task of Detective Sean O'Hanlon to discern the difference between real life and ...

"Battle on the Hill" plunges readers into the cutthroat world of politics, where ambition clashes with integrity, and personal vendettas threaten to destroy careers and lives. Terri Summers, a brilliant political strategist with dreams of running a presidential campaign, finds herself at the center of a vicious smear campaign orchestrated by her estranged father. As she grapples with painful family history and fights to maintain her professional reputation, Terri must navigate the treacherous waters of state politics while working as Chief of Staff for Governor Ezra McKenzie. Max Cannon, a ...

"A retired CIA operative. A woman with unparalleled weapon skills. Can they survive the threats against them to carve out a future together? This is a romance where every heartbeat counts.""Unmasking Venus," the first installment in the captivating "The Midnight Ball" series, unveils Venus Larue, a poised and successful marketing executive business owner, is not as she appears. Beneath her mask of polished professionalism lies a woman scarred by haunting nightmares from her past, a fear of faceless crowds and exceptional skills in self-defense. She carefully camouflages herself in a blanket...

History of London If you’ve always felt a bit drawn to London and its unique legacy and multicultural background, then this book will appeal to you! It’s filled with interesting information regarding the way in which this city has become a key multicultural hub in the 21st century. It will take you through the main periods that have left an important mark on London, giving you answers to some of the questions you might have about the city. Immersed in history, beauty, arts and culture, London is something else, it is a small universe on its own – a place that distinguishes itself from...

Ambitious, independent Jaleesa Greer was on the fast track building her real estate Appraisal firm in Miami and had no time for detours with flighty playboys. Not even those who made her lose her train of thought and fumble over sentences. Niko Talinos liked women, but he didn’t trust them thanks to his mom’s deceit. Now he’s met a woman who blinds him to the past and makes him believe in the future. But someone doesn’t want Niko or Jaleesa to take that next step. Determined that their love will survive every test and hurdle, from friends, families and enemies, Jaleesa and Niko are ...

Harrison Wilkes realized he still loved his high school sweetheart and refused to let anything or anyone come between them. Not his meddling father. Her boss who wanted a shot at her. Or his ex-wife who tried to destroy him. He set a plan in motion to know the woman she became and bind them closer than before. LaRita Kitts worked on a project that could revolutionize energy and returned to her old company in Phoenix to head the multi-million dollar contract. Separate from the drama and problems in Harrison’s home town, she hoped they would grow closer and reconnect as they had so many ...

History of Wales This book traces the history of Wales from the earliest historical evidence of human settlements to the 20th century. Basically, its goal is to present a brief introduction to this complex topic. Covering prehistoric hill forts, the Roman influence in Wales, the Norman rule and the way in which it impacted the country, this book will keep you interested enough to go through each page. Essentially, the origins and evolution of the Welsh nation represent a topic of major interest to anyone passionate about the history of this country. That’s mainly because the individuality...

7 August, 2017 It was at the height of a mid-Winter storm in the South Atlantic. Under a full moon, in the middle of the night, the offshore patrol vessel HMS Clyde had maneuvered itself as close to the deep-sea drill rig 10 miles to the Northeast of East Falkland as it dare lest it be tossed against the rig's four forged tubular steel tension legs. Owned by Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales, or YPF, the Argentinian state-owned rig had been pumping oil from the Atlantic seabed within British territorial waters for fifteen months under the terms of an agreement between Great Britain and ...

A home, a family. Lies and resentment. To save the future he must reclaim his past. Enjoying his retirement. Ryan has everything. The perfect wife, a daughter he adores and all the time in the world. Yet, with dinner burning on the stove and his wife late home from work, two visitors appear bringing dire news and a quest he can't refuse. Dragged back to a universe and a life Ryan did everything to escape, he must secretly hunt out survivors and friends all while training for the fight of his life.

What if someone you trusted for years stole your child? What would you do to get him back? Former SEAL Maximus Delgado cannot accept never seeing his son again and sets out to find his son, Kevin. With the help of fellow vets and team members, he leads his team across North Carolina and beyond to find Helen Grant, the older woman who manages to stay one step ahead of them.

Calling in favours only he can, and with Sect Lord Sawa and his father breathing down his neck, Kei and his handpicked team are sent to recover a powerful artifact: Keetar’s Gem.

Murder! Mystery! Tragedy! Private investigator Frank Dixon solves the dark secrets of a city in turmoil! An easy going war vet and gumshoe has his life turned upside down when a simple case sets fantastic events into motion.

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