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In November of 1965, after numerous months of speculation surrounding a mystery industry that had been purchasing large amounts of land in central Florida, Walt Disney finally put an end to the rumors. He announced to the public his grandiose plans for the thousands of acres he had secretly purchased. For the 18 months prior to the announcement, Walt entrusted a small group of men to covertly make these purchases.

"I want you to like me, to think I am the most beautiful, the smartest, the thinnest...." With these words, Abby Kelly encapsulates the overwhelming struggle of her 15-year bout with anorexia. Beginning in her teenage years when the predatory lies of the disease took root in her psyche as she felt pressured from family and peers for not being "enough", Abby lays bare the reality of anorexia.

The Wonders of Walt Disney World will guide you from park to park and attraction to attraction, across all of the Disney property. It will open your eyes to the stories behind the stories of each attraction and bring forth hundreds of secrets that Disney weaves and hides just below the surface.

Attention, all Disney Fans! Do you enjoy learning about the Disney theme parks? Perhaps you're enamored with the man who was Walt Disney? Maybe you're just plain crazy for Mickey Mouse and the Disney big-screen features? No need to order your serving of Disney history and knowledge a la carte anymore.

When nice people are asked to do things, those who feel insecure may be tempted to say "yes" more often than not. They need to create reasonable boundaries that allow a certain element of personal freedom of choice. Without these boundaries, what tends to happen is that others use nice people as doormats. It's a fact of life that there are givers and takers that make up the human race. Givers are those who tend to put other people's needs before their own. Takers are those who profit from the generosity of kind people.

You have probably heard the word Disney before. Come on, who hasn’t? You’ve seen Disney movies, watched Disney TV shows, and maybe even visited Disneyland or Walt Disney World. Did you know there were two brothers with the last name of Disney who created this entertainment empire? Walt and Roy Disney built the world’s most popular theme parks and brought to life some of the best known cartoon characters in family entertainment. The story of their lives is a wonderful tale of hard work, determination, and cooperation.

Disney Declassified isn't about the analysis of the Disney Company at a deep or philosophical level - actually, it's quite the contrary; it's a collection of true stories with Disney being the setting or the catalyst in situations that are very un-Disney-like. In some of these instances, not every Disney story ends happily ever after. However you feel about Disney, lover or hater, explore these stories and many more, when the real world collides with Disney and their world. Chances are you may never view Disney the same way again!

Are you ready to get motivated and confident about achieving your goals? Then it's time to supercharge your mind-set and become empowered. With seven simple steps, this success formula will make you unstoppable. This no-nonsense guide offers practical knowledge to accelerate you to the next level. Motivation is key to success, and this book gives you the building blocks and a system to direct you on a course of courage and determination.

Ann M. Martin’s Baby-Sitters Club series featured a complex cast of characters and touched on an impressive range of issues that were underrepresented at the time: divorce, adoption, childhood illness, class division, and racism, to name a few. In We Are the Baby-Sitters Club, writers from the original BSC generation will reflect on the enduring legacy of Ann M. Martin’s beloved series, 35 years later - celebrating the BSC’s profound cultural influence.

Suzzan Blac's early years were the stuff of the darkest nightmares: abject poverty and spirit-crushing abuse. Adolescence brought a harrowing coercion into the horrific world of the sex trade where she was held prisoner. She escaped, but spiraled into depression. Eventual marriage to a loving man and two beautiful children gave her a sense of normalcy for the first time in her life. But the long buried memories kept her an emotional hostage. To free herself and heal, she started painting. Out came 42 pieces.

Anything within the universe, especially bodies near the earth’s gravitational field, will have a location. This location is expressed along spaced horizontal and vertical lines on a grid designed to be understood by the formulation of latitude-longitude. It is the series of human activity that defines the soul, whether passive or aggressive. All result in a latitude-longitude placement along any of three spiritual planes - animal, human, and spiritual. The degree of latitude-longitude is the position angle between the two fields of Heaven’s Light and Hell’s Darkness.

Stairway to Light is an incremental study of the spiritual law of ascension. The same as how sunlight will reveal your physical surroundings, experience has shown that degrees of spiritual light can determine your stage of consciousness. The blueprint for the Stairway to Light has been around throughout the millennia.

Enter a fun-filled day in the life of Mr. Licky Pants, a very large dog who licks everything (and everyone) he meets. He delights in exploring the world with his tongue, until one day his urge to lick gets him into a very uncomfortable and unforeseen predicament.

Imagine an unpleasant young lady spewing nastiness everywhere she goes. Now, imagine that the very words she's using get fed up and want to exact some delicious revenge! For anyone who loves and appreciates the power of words, this story is a must-listen.

Barton the very hairy buffalo has so much hair, he doesn't need to carry a suitcase or push a shopping cart: he carries a multitude of wonderful treasures tucked into his fur! When Barton decides the time has come for a change (that means a very big haircut), he suddenly sees how he can help his friends by helping himself. The lesson Barton shares is an oldie but a goodie: it truly is better to give than to receive (though receiving is quite nice, too).

Teens are at a very difficult age when they are trying to jump, perhaps too quickly, from childhood to adulthood. Thus, they are looking to find their own identity. At the same time, they are living with changes which are happening to their bodies, while also trying to come to terms with how relationships work. It's no wonder there is such a great deal of confusion for both teens and parents. This book was written as a guide to parents to bring better understanding to boundaries: when to set them and when to allow your teen freedom to grow and explore.

Overwhelmed, anxious, stressed-out? A simple 3-step approach to mindfulness is the answer to help you reduce stress, anxiety and enjoy your life today! This book helps you integrate mindfulness into your daily life without having to make sweeping lifestyle changes. You don't have to spend hours each day meditating in order to get the benefits of mindfulness. Small changes in your daily routine and thinking will add up to big results when it comes to creating the life that you want.

Constantin C. Giurescu was Romania's leading historian and author of the seminal work The History of the Romanian People. His granddaughter's fascinating story of this remarkable man and his family follows their struggles in war-torn Romania from 1900 to the fall of the Soviet Union.

With the support of five Justices, the United States Supreme Court has finally declared the constitutional right of every two individuals, of opposite or same sex, to marry. This guide shows you the implications of the Supreme Court ruling in relation to your rights and benefits as prescribed by the law governing marriages. Take note that the same way you are given access to the privileges of a legally married couple, you also take on the legal responsibilities and the full ramifications of a married person.

The terrifying legend of Count Dracula silently skulking through the Transylvania night may have terrified generations of filmgoers, but the tall, elegant vampire captivated and electrified a young Jane Congdon, igniting a dream to one day see his mysterious land of ancient castles and misty hollows. Four decades later she finally takes her long-awaited trip - never dreaming that it will unearth decades-buried memories of life with an alcoholic mother.