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Each day, thousands of people descend upon Las Vegas bars and casinos to drink and play. The slots are like a fishing trip where the thrill of the chase is equal to the promise of a huge catch... where players pound out years of regret on video poker keys... and the flow of alcohol and laughter helps hide the hurt from a life full of broken promises and failed dreams. Many books have focused on the "secrets" to beating Vegas, but few have looked at what happens when Vegas beats you. Journalist Jeff Donaldson spent seven years on his own dark and twisted journey; a roller coaster ride full of big wins and major losses, some of which included his family, friends and future. His miraculous comeback has inspired others to embark on their own journeys to rediscover happiness and fulfillment. Maybe it's time that you cashed out and cashed in.... Slot Machine Miracles can show you how to take the steps necessary to reinvent your one and only life, as told through the eyes of those who have lived it. Straight from the bars of Vegas to the front lines of a life filled with love, forgiveness and direction-if you're looking to make a change in your life, then today could be your lucky day!

During World War II, more than 500,000 Jewish-American soldiers served in the U.S. military. Tens of thousands were decorated for bravery, and thousands still were killed in action or taken prisoner by the Germans. Although the Geneva Convention required that American soldiers need only give their name, rank and service number when captured, soldiers of the Jewish faith were forced to answer one additional frightening question: What is your religion? With an H for Hebrew emblazoned on their dog tags, thousands of Jewish soldiers imprisoned in POW camps had to decide whether to hide their faith and risk being shot as spies, or step forward and suffer the consequences. For those who admitted being Jewish, or who were discovered, that meant starvation, humiliation and cruelty on a scale that most other American prisoners never experienced. Men of Honor is the chilling account of more than two dozen American soldiers, some Jewish, some not, who personally experienced the Holocaust in one terrifying way or another.

This study introduces audiences to the importance of the arts in the African diaspora and tells of the important histories of migration and the myriad negotiations of artistic, cultural, group and personal identities among African artists in the diaspora.

With over 700 up-to-date SAT level mathematics problems, this study guide prepares students for every type of question that has appeared on previous SAT exams, in addition to question types that have the potential to make an appearance on future exams. Being written by an experienced SAT math prep tutor with a masters degree in mathematics education, the layout of this study guide has been strategically crafted to assist students in creating intellectual and insightful relationships between various math topics. Like the students who have used this study guide in the past, this study guide will undoubtedly help you to obtain a superior score on the math sections of the SAT as well.

Describes the life and travels of French navigator Jacques Cartier who made voyages to what is known today as Canada in search of the northwest passage to China.

Describes the life of La Salle, the French explorer who led expeditions to North America, and the Ohio and Mississipi rivers.

Presents a biography of the fifteenth-century merchant, explorer, and navigator for whom America is named.

Presents a biography of Francisco Pizarro, the Spanish explorer who led the conquest of the Incas in Peru, destroying the Inca civilization and creating Spanish colonies in the New World.