Set against the backdrop of 19th-century New York, "Sam's Chance, and How He Improved It" tells the story of Sam, an orphan striving to find his place in the world. Written by Horatio Jr. Alger, this novel explores themes of resilience, morality, and the pursuit of a better life. As Sam faces challenges and makes crucial decisions, readers witness his growth and determination to improve his circumstances. A heartwarming tale of hope and redemption.

In the cattle country of Northwest Texas in the late nineteenth century, a man had to be smart and tough. Sam Chance was both. Mustering out of the Confederate army as a sergeant, Chance was possessed of steady nerves and a good business head. Like so many rugged men of his day, he headed west in 1865, determined to make good and to turn his dreams into reality. When he achieves near-legendary status and makes his fortune, Chance is forced to pay the steep price that the frontier exacts in exchange for such success. Book jacket.

A hot power couple ignites in passionate rivalry in this “surefire winner” that spent three months on the New York Times bestseller list (Publishers Weekly). When San Francisco ad executive Flame Bennett first meets powerful land developer Chance Stuart, the spark between them is intense and undeniable. Through their whirlwind courtship and marriage, Chance romances Flame lavishly—all while withholding a fatal secret. For years, Chance has coveted a sprawling estate in Oklahoma known as Morgan’s Walk—an estate Flame just so happens to have inherited. When Chance’s secret intentions are revealed, the betrayal sends Flame into a red-hot fury. The lovers quickly turn to a bitter rivalry, reigniting a deadly feud that has existed between their families since the Oklahoma land rush. Rivals throbs with Dailey’s legendary mix of mystery, revenge, jet-set action, and sizzling sex—not to mention her tried-and-true formula for down-home color and sweet romance. “[Dailey] brings passion and fun to the tale she spins. . . . Mysterious threats, heated affairs and the heady scent of revenge are liberally sprinkled throughout the novel with Dailey's assured hand.” —Publishers Weekly “Again, Dailey proves herself to be a master.” —Library Journal

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Seventeen-year-old Sam McGee only wants two things: to marry the woman of his dreams, Abigail Carlisle, and to find out what happened to his father, a Southern soldier who never returned home after the American Civil War. But Abigail's mother steadfastly opposes the proposed union between her daughter and the boy who works the cotton fields of Tennessee, despite the fact that her husband has no objections. After all, Sam McGee is the son of a former good friend. As Sam seeks the truth about his father's disappearance, his quest reveals secrets and opens old wounds. But what Sam finds out about his father's past may jeopardize his relationship with Abigail-and forever alter his future. Rich with historic detail, Sam McGee is the riveting story of a young man torn by the absence of a father whose mistakes force his son to carry a tremendous burden.

WRITTEN AS A BOOK OF FICTION - BUT IS IT Revealed in this book, is the mystery behind the Missing Link, the answer to the 'creation or evolution' question, the origins of the races, the origins of Rh-Negative blood; the Red Thread, the Origin of the Hebrew people, the wandering planet of Hibiru - yes, Hibiru, and much more. See, how patterns can reveal the future, what the Garden of Eden really was, and learn about the ancient Gods of Sumer, the Mazzaroth trail, and much more. This book has a heart wrenching love story, and is full of mystery, danger, and excitement, but more importantly, it contains the unveiling of secret knowledge from some old secret journals. Journals, scribed in 1650, have passed down to 'the keeper of the secrets', Samantha O'Brian, who decides to share these amazing secrets with the world. These secrets will open your eyes to wisdom so astounding, that you won't believe your eyes.

What starts out as a simple missing person case reported by the strangest family that our department ever encountered, quickly becomes a worldwide drug smuggling caper. With the aid of Reserve K-9 Butch; F.B.I.; D.E.A.; U.S. Marshalls and Interpol Agents, our local detectives solve one of the most bizarre cases ever encountered by our department. They are responsible for breaking up the largest and longest running drug smuggling operation ever encountered. Wanna be a detective and help Butch find Sam McHarold? When you come across a clue, highlight the clue. Gather the evidence and try to answer the questions at the end of each chapter. You may find that each chapter may provide more questions than answers, but don’t worry, if you gather enough clues, you will be able to answer the questions as the story continues.