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The discovery of the vast lands to the west by Christopher Columbus opened the flood gates of European adventurers and explorers that sought to subdue the North American continent. Those hungry for adventure and a new life came primarily from England, France, Spain, and the Netherlands. In the western and southern bounds of North America the Spanish established their presence, while the middle of the continent was controlled by the French, and the eastern seaboard was colonized mainly by the Dutch and English. One by one, from the settlement at Jamestown, Virginia, established in 1607, to the last of the 13 British colonies to form, Georgia, in 1732, Europeans built homes, farms, and churches to form enduring communities. Some came seeking religious freedom, some came for the promise of cheap land and the hope of a new life, while others came in chains from Africa to work the fields. Regardless of their status or reason for coming, free or enslaved, rich or poor, pious or profane, everyone would become the seeds of a fledgling nation that would spring from the 13 British colonies to become the United States of America.The book "The Formation of the 13 Colonies in America" gives a concise look at the formation of the original 13 British colonies in America. To illustrate the story there are numerous pictures of the people, places, and events that are part of this historic undertaking. In addition, the book contains a list of reference books for further reading and a timeline of the formation of the 13 colonies that puts the events of that period in sequence. 30-Minute Book SeriesThis is the 48th book in the 30-Minute Book Series. Books in this series are fast-paced, accurate, and cover the story in as much detail as a short book possibly can. Most people complete each book in less than an hour, which makes the books in the series a perfect companion for your lunch hour, a school project, or a little down time.

Few people don't have an opinion of President Donald Trump; either you love him or hate him. No matter your political stripes, President Trump is a force to be reckoned with. Growing up in a wealthy New York family, Donald Trump took over his father's real estate business and turning it into a world wide real estate empire. Wanting more recognition and to build the Trump brand, in 2004 Trump began staring in The Apprentice reality television show. Here he was able to mentor young entrepreneurs with the promise of an executive position in the Trump empire while at the same time show-casing his many properties.In 2015, Donald Trump decided to take the plunge and run for the highest office in the land, the presidency of the United States. After his announcement, few political pundits gave Trump any chance of winning the election, most thought it was a stunt to boost the sagging rating of his show The Apprentice. With support from his family and millions of Americans, Trump won a hard fought campaign against the former Senator Hillary Clinton to become the 45th President of the United States.Once in office, Donald Trump has been anything but a passive president. Quickly taking on the sticky issues of immigration, tax reform, and health care. His policy initiatives have met with some success and some failure. His unorthodox style as president is a big change from former president Obama. Take the time to read this short biography of Donald Trump and see his tumultuous rise to power.

Beginning with a skirmish involving inexperienced British officer George Washington, the Iroquois chief, and the ill-fated French emissary in the backwoods of Pennsylvania, a chain of events culminated in what would effectively become the First World War.The French and Indian War, as it is known in North America, was part of a larger conflict called the "Seven Years' War," which involved nations on three continents. The French and Indian War was fought in the forests, plains, and forts of the North American frontier. Initially, the French army, supported by North American Indian tribes, was more successful than the British Army, who lacked experience in guerilla fighting tactics.Massive British spending bolstered their forces in North America and ultimately won them a victory over the French.The conflict that occurred between 1755 and 1763, and that led to the downfall of the French Empire in North America, ultimately overturned the balance of power on two continents, eroded Indian nations' ability to gain independence from European rule, and lit the fuse of the American Revolution.

When Texas was annexed by the United States in 1845 Mexico's foreign minister in Washington, D.C. angrily left the country and returned to Mexico. Mexico had warned the United States that if Texas became a U.S. state it would be cause for war. By April of the next year a shooting skirmish had broken out along the contested border between Mexico and the state of Texas. -- General Zachary Taylor, who was in charge of the U.S. forces along the border alerted President James K. Polk with the message "Hostilities may now be considered as commenced." President Polk wasted no time, alerting Congress in protest that the Mexican soldiers had "...shed American blood upon American soil." --Congress quickly brought the United States to a war footing. Both nations were ill prepared for war. --Mexico with a much larger army seemingly had the advantage, however, the Americans were better trained, had state-of-the-art artillery, and possessed a navy that could move troops quickly as well as shell a coastal city into submission.--For nearly two years the Americans pushed deeper into Mexico, winning every major battle. -- General Scott, or "old fuss and feathers" as he was known, was a master tactician and with a much smaller army was able to defeat the Mexican soldiers led by General Santa Anna. --It was not until February 1848 when the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed that the war came to an official end. The Americans gained much from the treaty, including the modern-day states of California, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Colorado and Wyoming. For this vast territory the U.S. compensated Mexico with a little over $18 million. Though this war is seldom mentioned today, the Mexican-American War had a profound and lasting impact on both nations. The book "The Mexican-American War: A Short History" gives a concise look at the factors leading up to the war, the details of the battles, and reveals the impact the war had on both countries. To illustrate the story there are over a dozen pictures of the people, places, and events that were part of the war. In addition, a list of reference books for further reading is included. A timeline of the war puts the events in sequence and there is a section that contains short biographical sketches of the key individuals in the book. 30-Minute Book SeriesThis is the 41st book in the 30-Minute Book Series. Books in this series are fast-paced, accurate, and cover the story in as much detail as a short book possibly can. Most people complete each book in less than an hour, which makes the books in the series a perfect companion for your lunch hour or a little down time. About the AuthorDoug West is a retired engineer and an experienced non-fiction writer with several books to his credit. His writing interests are general, with special expertise in history, science, and biographies. Doug has a Ph.D. in General Engineering from Oklahoma State University.

Spurred by a deep religious conviction, a lust for gold and the riches of the Orient, the Genoise explorer Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain to find a trade route to China. In his first voyage starting in 1492 he found little gold and did not reach China. What he did find was lush islands filled with friendly natives and vast new lands to explore and conquer. The next three voyages would transform this world-class navigator and explorer into a failure as a colonial governor and administrator. The Spanish colonists that were planted into the New World proved to be brutal masters of the indigenous Indians, virtually eliminating entire tribes. Though Columbus's image has been tarnished by his harsh treatment of the native people, he was truly a man that changed the map of the world and the course of human history. This short biography tells the amazing story of the legendary man and his grand adventure of discovery.The book "Christopher Columbus and the Discovery of the Americas" gives a concise look at the voyages and discoveries of Christopher Columbus. To illustrate the story there are numerous pictures of the people, places, and events that were part of this historic adventure. In addition, the book contains: a list of reference books for further reading, a timeline of the explorer's epic journeys that puts the events and that period of history in sequence, and a section that contains short biographical sketches of the key individuals in the book. 30-Minute Book SeriesThis is the 47th book in the 30-Minute Book Series. Books in this series are fast-paced, accurate, and cover the story in as much detail as a short book possibly can. Most people complete each book in less than an hour, which makes the books in the series a perfect companion for your lunch hour, a school project, or a little down time. About the AuthorDoug West is a retired engineer and an experienced non-fiction writer with dozens of books to his credit. His writing interests are general, with special expertise in history, science, and biographies. Doug has a Ph.D. in General Engineering from Oklahoma State University.

The American Revolutionary War was an event that changed the path of nations. The birth of the United States of America signaled a deadly struggle that cost the lives of thousands of American and British soldiers.The conflict between the mother country, Britain, and the colonist was series of events over a decade that finally led to the first shots being fired at the battle of Lexington and Concord.This bitter war would drag on for years with battlegrounds scattered up and down the eastern seaboard of the now United States.* Men such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin would prove to be key individuals that helped turn the war into a victory over the most powerful military force in the world. The French were key allies in the war and helped to turn the tide in the favor of the beleaguered Continental Army.It would take more than eight long years from the first shot being fired to the final peace treaty. Buy the book "The American Revolutionary War - A Short History" and learn about the traumatic events that formed the most powerful and important nation in the history of the world.30 Minute Book SeriesWelcome to the fifth book in the 30 Minute Book Series. Each book in the series is fast paced, well written, accurate, and covers the story in as much detail as a short book allows. In less than an hour, you can read or listen to the book; it is a perfect companion for a lunch hour or a nice distraction for a train ride home from work. About the AuthorDoug West is a retired engineer, small business owner, and an experienced non-fiction writer with several books to his credit. His writing interests are general, with special expertise in science, biographies, numismatics, and "How To" topics. Doug has a Ph.D. in General Engineering from Oklahoma State University.

Charles Patterson's life had become boring, a divorced 50 year-old banker in Chicago, until a long night with his father trapped in a car reveals a mid-night confession. Suddenly, Charles' life is turned upside down, his steady as a rock father tells of a mistress and stolen gold coins - and the gold coins are still there. Now Charles must find the gold coins - they are worth a fortune - this turns out to be easier said than done!

Do you want to learn about the Declaration of Independence but don't have the time or patience to read a thick book? Then this is the short and concise book for you! Some of the interesting topics covered in the book are: Meeting of the First Continental Congress at Philadelphia in 1774 and how the delegates from the colonies dealt with the Coercive Acts forced upon the American colonists by the British.The impact of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" on the cry for independence of the American colonies from Great Britain.The resolution introduced by the Virginia delegate Richard Henry Lee that called for "That these United Colonies are, and of right to be, free and independent States, ..."Drafting of the Declaration of Independence led by Thomas Jefferson and the Committee of Five.The American public's reaction to the Declaration of Independence when it was released in early July 1776.Legacy of the Declaration, including the impact it had on the women's rights movement and President Lincoln's inspiration for emancipation of the slaves during the American Civil War.And much more...The book "Writing of the Declaration of Independence: A Short History" gives a crisp look at the history of the Declaration of Independence. To illustrate the story of this important document there are numerous pictures of the people, places, and events that help tell the story of this American icon. In addition, the book contains: a list of reference books for further reading, a timeline of the events surrounding the writing of the Declaration of Independence, and a section that contains short biographical sketches of the key individuals in the book. Pick up your copy today by clicking the BUY button!

The discovery of the vast lands to the west by Christopher Columbus opened the flood gates of European adventurers and explorers that sought to subdue the North American continent. Those hungry for adventure and a new life came primarily from England, France, Spain, and the Netherlands. In the western and southern bounds of North America the Spanish established their presence, while the middle of the continent was controlled by the French, and the eastern seaboard was colonized mainly by the Dutch and English. One by one, from the settlement at Jamestown, Virginia, established in 1607, to the last of the 13 British colonies to form, Georgia, in 1732, Europeans built homes, farms, and churches to form enduring communities. Some came seeking religious freedom, some came for the promise of cheap land and the hope of a new life, while others came in chains from Africa to work the fields. Regardless of their status or reason for coming, free or enslaved, rich or poor, pious or profane, everyone would become the seeds of a fledgling nation that would spring from the 13 British colonies to become the United States of America.The book "The Formation of the 13 Colonies in America" gives a concise look at the formation of the original 13 British colonies in America. To illustrate the story there are numerous pictures of the people, places, and events that are part of this historic undertaking. In addition, the book contains a list of reference books for further reading and a timeline of the formation of the 13 colonies that puts the events of that period in sequence. 30-Minute Book SeriesThis is the 48th book in the 30-Minute Book Series. Books in this series are fast-paced, accurate, and cover the story in as much detail as a short book possibly can. Most people complete each book in less than an hour, which makes the books in the series a perfect companion for your lunch hour, a school project, or a little down time.

Both Jesse Owens and Adolf Hitler grew up in poverty, and each of the two men struggled to find their footing later in life. Owens represented the United States in the 1936 Olympics, after which he found it difficult to sustain a well-paying job. In turn, Adolf Hitler moved to Vienna as a teenager, following his parents' death, but he never found the financial success he so desperately craved as an artist. He spent most of his time in the city a penniless, unemployed young man.The similarities between the two men end there. While Adolf Hitler became angered and enraged by his circumstances, and by the fate of Germany following the First World War, Jesse Owens went out of his way to help people. Even when he faced the cruelty of racism in the United States, Owens saw the best in others. He spent most of his days working with children and teenagers, making a conscious effort to give them the guidance and support they needed to enact positive change in the world. In contrast, Hitler turned to hatred, divisiveness, and conflict in his attempts to change the world in his image.Owens was an open-minded man who spent his life bettering the lives of his family and the community at large. Even when others asked him to denounce the racist tendencies of Adolf Hitler, he chose to grudgingly respect the German leader. Meanwhile, Hitler's experiences only fuelled his hatred of anyone who was not Aryan and German.In this book, we will explore the lives of both men leading up to the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Then, we will take a closer look at the effects of that summer on the rest of their years.30 Minute Book SeriesWelcome to the ninth book in the 30-Minute Book Series. Each book in the series is fast-paced, well-written and accurate, covering the story in as much detail as a short book allows. In less than an hour, you can read or listen to the full book. The text is a perfect companion for your lunch hour, or perhaps a nice distraction on your train ride home from work.About the AuthorDoug West is a retired engineer, small business owner, and an experienced non-fiction writer with several books to his credit. His writing interests are general, with special expertise in science, biographies, and "How-To" topics. Doug has a Ph.D. in General Engineering from Oklahoma State University.

Do you want to learn about the development of religion in Colonial America but don't have the time or patience for a thick book? Then this is the short, concise book for you!! "Religion in Colonial America: A Short History" looks at the formation and spread of the different religions in colonial America. To illustrate the story there are pictures of the people, places, and events that are part of this historic movement. In addition, the book contains a list of reference books for further reading, a timeline of the development of religions in that period, and short biographical sketches of the key individuals in the book. In the early seventeenth-century explorers, adventurers, and settlers came to America to build a new life.-- Some came from Europe seeking religious freedom, such as the Puritans and Quakers.-- Anglicans, or members of the Church of England, came primarily for economic reasons and settled mainly in the southern and middle colonies.-- Englishman William Pen established Pennsylvania as a homeland for his fellow Quakers so they could worship without harassment.-- A wave of religious revivalism swept the colonies in what has been called the First Great Awakening which led to the growth of the evangelical faiths, such as Baptists and Methodists. 30-Minute Book SeriesThis is the 49th book in the 30-Minute Book Series. Books in this series are fast-paced, accurate, and cover the story in as much detail as a short book possibly can. Most people complete each book in less than an hour, which makes the books in the series a perfect companion for your lunch hour, a school project, or a little down time.

Tired of the banks paying low interest rates? Maybe it's time to consider dividend-paying stocks as an alternative. In the book, you will learn to select from thousands of available stocks and find a group of companies that will pay you each quarter with a steady or increasing dividend. Dividend-paying stocks are a conservative way to grow your wealth year after year. Learn about the dividend yield of your stock, the payout ratio, and the price-to-earnings ratio. Over time, the value of your investment will grow due to the effects of compound interest as you reinvest your dividends. The book contains a list of several proven dividend stocks that have an extensive track record of quarterly payments. Dividend-paying stocks are more stable and don't fluctuate in price as much as the general stock market. Learn which high-yield stocks are a trap and should be avoided. The revised edition contains updated information, a correction, and some revisions to the original text for clarification.

The decade after the First World War saw a period of growing prosperity and new freedoms for the average American. With help of clever bankers, brokers, and a supply of easy money the average man and woman found their path to wealth - the stock market. As moths are drawn to a flame, so were the gullible investors lured to the securities exchanges seeking to turn their pennies into dollars. For years the market just went up and up, and as the lyrics of the song of the time echoed, "Blue skies, Smiling at me, Nothing but blue skies, Do I see." By the end of the decade the cracks in the market and the teetering U.S. financial system would engulf the stock market, taking with it, billions of dollars and the hopes and dreams of so many Americans. As reported in the New York Times the crash came quickly, "It came with a speed and ferocity that left men dazed, The bottom simply fell out of the market..." Just as if a door closed and another one opened, America went from a time of exuberance to a time of despair - the Great Depression was unfolding, spreading misery in its wake. This is the story of the men and women that rode this wild stock market roller coaster and the changes that occurred in the market as a result. The book "The Great 1929 Stock Market Crash: A Short History" gives a concise look at the events leading up to the 1929 stock market crash and the aftermath. To illustrate the story there are numerous pictures of the people, places, and events that were part of this historic collapse. In addition the book contains: a list of reference books for further reading, a timeline of the market crash that puts the events and that period of history in sequence, and a section that contains short biographical sketches of the key individuals in the book. 30-Minute Book SeriesThis is the 46th book in the 30-Minute Book Series. Books in this series are fast-paced, accurate, and cover the story in as much detail as a short book possibly can. Most people complete each book in less than an hour, which makes the books in the series a perfect companion for your lunch hour, a school project, or a little down time

Tired of the banks paying low interest rates? Maybe it's time to consider dividend-paying stocks as an alternative. In the book, you will learn to select from thousands of available stocks and find a group of companies that will pay you each quarter with a steady or increasing dividend. Dividend-paying stocks are a conservative way to grow your wealth year after year. Learn about the dividend yield of your stock, the payout ratio, and the price-to-earnings ratio. Over time, the value of your investment will grow due to the effects of compound interest as you reinvest your dividends. The book contains a list of several proven dividend stocks that have an extensive track record of quarterly payments. Dividend-paying stocks are more stable and don't fluctuate in price as much as the general stock market. Learn which high-yield stocks are a trap and should be avoided.