Download or read book Essie s Journey and What She Found in It written by Howe Benning and published by Curiosmith. This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fourteen year old Essie was proud and envious and she often compared herself to her schoolmates. But when she visited relatives she was given helpful advice: “If you go out into life with all these earnest aspirings centering in self, you will be only one of the many ambitious, whose lives prove but failures. If, dear Essie, you are willing to take into your heart a higher motive, and the Name above all others, then you will find rest yourself, and bring it to others. Is not this what you want?”

Download or read book Enduring Courage Ace Pilot Eddie Rickenbacker and the Dawn of the Age of Speed written by John F. Ross and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2014-05-13 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sensational true story of Eddie Rickenbacker, America's greatest flying ace At the turn of the twentieth century two new technologies—the car and airplane—took the nation's imagination by storm as they burst, like comets, into American life. The brave souls that leaped into these dangerous contraptions and pushed them to unexplored extremes became new American heroes: the race car driver and the flying ace. No individual did more to create and intensify these raw new roles than the tall, gangly Eddie Rickenbacker, who defied death over and over with such courage and pluck that a generation of Americans came to know his face better than the president's. The son of poor, German-speaking Swiss immigrants in Columbus, Ohio, Rickenbacker overcame the specter of his father's violent death, a debilitating handicap, and, later, accusations of being a German spy, to become the American military ace of aces in World War I and a Medal of Honor recipient. He and his high-spirited, all-too-short-lived pilot comrades, created a new kind of aviation warfare, as they pushed their machines to the edge of destruction—and often over it—without parachutes, radios, or radar. Enduring Courage is the electrifying story of the beginning of America's love affair with speed—and how one man above all the rest showed a nation the way forward. No simple daredevil, he was an innovator on the racetrack, a skilled aerial dualist and squadron commander, and founder of Eastern Air Lines. Decades after his heroics against the Red Baron's Flying Circus, he again showed a war-weary nation what it took to survive against nearly insurmountable odds when he and seven others endured a harrowing three-week ordeal adrift without food or water in the Pacific during World War II. For the first time, Enduring Courage peels back the layers of hero to reveal the man himself. With impeccable research and a gripping narrative, John F. Ross tells the unforgettable story of a man who pushed the limits of speed, endurance and courage and emerged as an American legend.

Download or read book Essie s Way written by Pamela Cook and published by Hachette Australia. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A captivating story of family, love and following your heart, from the author of Blackwattle Lake. Miranda McIntyre thinks she has it all sorted. She?s a successful lawyer, she?s planning her wedding and ticking off all the right boxes. When searching for something old to go with her wedding dress she remembers an antique necklace from her childhood, but her mother denies any knowledge of it. Miranda is sure it exists. Trying to find the necklace, she discovers evidence that perhaps the grandmother she thought was dead is still alive. Ignoring the creeping uncertainty about her impending marriage, and the worry that she is not living the life she really wants, Miranda takes off on a road trip in search of answers to the family mystery but also in search of herself. Ultimately, she will find that looking back can lead you home.

Download or read book An Anthology of Interracial Literature written by Werner Sollors and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2004-02 with total page 685 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anthology explores the literary theme of black-white encounters, of love and family stories, that cross - or are crossed by - what came to be considered racial boundaries.

Download or read book The Sorrows written by Jonathan Janz and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-11-30 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Anyone who likes a good ghost story is going to enjoy The Sorrows. Anyone who likes a ghost story where there’s no doubt the ghosts are undoubtedly real will love this novel." - New York Journal of Books The Sorrows, an island off the coast of northern California, and its castle have been uninhabited since a series of gruesome murders in 1925. But its owner needs money, so he allows film composers Ben and Eddie and a couple of their female friends to stay a month in Castle Blackwood. Eddie is certain a haunted castle is just the setting Ben needs to find inspiration for a horror film. But what they find is more horrific than any movie. Something is waiting for them in the castle. A malevolent being has been trapped for nearly a century. And he’s ready to feed. FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launching in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.

Download or read book Extreme Weather written by Bonnie Schneider and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-01-31 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Flash floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, mudslides, thunderstorms, and wildfires--these devastating events are happening around the world at an alarming rate. As CNN's meteorologist, Bonnie Schneider reports daily on these natural disasters, explaining when they're likely to strike, and telling viewers how to respond when they do. In Extreme Weather, Schneider distills that information into a guide for readers. She interviews experts from a wide variety of agencies--from FEMA to NOAA--to provide a comprehensive understanding of the science behind weather patterns and the latest thinking on how to act in dangerous conditions. Ranging from topics that cover every season and every climate, Schneider introduces the reader to the best course of action during weather emergencies, including: *how to move around in heavy snow *how to handle extreme weather scenarios in your car, outside, or at home *how to predict potential dangers when planning a camping trip or vacation *what you need to have at home to prepare for floods, earthquakes, or severe storms*how to create a family evacuation plan for different emergencies *making sure your beloved pet is taken care of in time of disaster Extreme Weather provides details on what to have in emergency safety kits as well as how to make a family disaster plan"--

Download or read book The Stone Child written by Dan Poblocki and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2010-08-24 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if the monsters from your favorite horror books were real? Eddie Fennicks has always been a loner, content to lose himself in a mystery novel by his favorite author, Nathaniel Olmstead. That's why moving to the small town of Gatesweed becomes a dream come true when Eddie discovers that Olmstead lived there before mysteriously disappearing thirteen years ago. Even better, Eddie finds a handwritten, never-before-seen Nathaniel Olmstead book printed in code and befriends Harris, who's as much an Olmsteady as he is. But then the frightening creatures of Olmstead's books begin to show up in real life, and Eddie's dream turns into a nightmare. Eddie, Harris, and their new friend, Maggie, must break Olmstead's code, banish all gremlins and monster lake-dogs from the town of Gatesweed, and solve the mystery of the missing author, all before Eddie's mom finishes writing her own tale of terror and brings to life the scariest creature of all.

Download or read book 1635 The Eastern Front written by Eric Flint and published by Baen Publishing Enterprises. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Thirty Years War continues to ravage 17th century Europe, but a new force is gathering power and influence: the United States of Europe, a new nation led by Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden, and the West Virginians from the 20th century led by Mike Stearns who were hurled centuries into the past by a mysterious cosmic accident. While the old entrenched rulers and manipulators continue to plot against this new upstart nation, everyday life goes on in Grantville, even under the shadow of war, as this lost outpost of American freedom and justice must play David against a 17th century Goliath of oppressive feudalism. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). ". . . gripping and expertly detailed . . . a treat for lovers of action-SF or alternate history . . . battle scenes depicted with power . . . distinguishes Flint as an SF author of particular note, one who can entertain and edify in equal, and major, measure." ¾Publishers Weekly (in a starred review) "[This] alternate-history saga . . . is certainly a landmark in that subgenre. . . . A splendid example of character-centered alternate-history, this is a must read for its series' growing fandom." ¾Booklist (Starred Review) ". . . takes historic speculation to a new level in a tale that combines accurate historical research with bold leaps of the imagination. Fans of alternate history and military sf should enjoy this rousing tale of adventure and intrigue." ¾Library Journal "This alternate history series is already one of the best around and each new entry appears better than the previous one, a seemingly impossible feat . . . terrific. . . ." ¾The Midwest Book Review

Download or read book Under the Cover of Darkness written by and published by Eddie Edwards. This book was released on with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Eyes in a Storm written by Jessica McNew and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-05-07 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the massive tornado of April, 1998 that barreled across central Alabama.

Download or read book Springtime in Savannah written by Gail Ann Warner and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-04-11 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers are invited to follow old brick walkways, cobblestone streets in a contemporary setting. No place is lovelier than Savannah, and its the perfect setting for Jonathan Rayburn to meet Keri McGuire, anexceptional beauty with auburn hair. Readers will discover how a homeless Vietnam veteran impacts their lives.Untested in his spiritual faith, Jonathan faces his emotional highs and lows by seeking his grandmothers godlyadvice. Meanwhile, Jonathans law school friend in St. Augustine, Daniel Stanton, visits the home of a wealthy client. Mrs.Quinn's portrait catches his attention; one nearly identical portrait of her granddaughter, Miss Laura Martin,captures his wishful thoughts. Challenged with circumstances beyond his control, he defends his ethics with Laura,a gorgeous but argumentative nurse. Countless obstacles bring him to his knees, yet he holds to his convictions,desiring to be Laura's truest friend. Filled with spirited dialogue and interspersed with passages from Jane Eyre, this novel introduces a lively cast ofcharacters. One reader commented, I felt I was reading a travelogue, which made the scenery in my mind vividthrough the color of illustrious scripting.

Download or read book The Chronicles of Anaedor written by Kristina Schram and published by Variance LLC. This book was released on 2010-08-10 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Girl Above. Strange things happen to fifteen year old Lavida Mors. Maybe that's why her father sends her away to Portal manor, a mysterious family estate she has never seen. Lavida quickly discovers that not everything at Portal Manor is as it seems when she stumbles across a secret passage to a hidden world - Anaedor.

Download or read book Esther written by Geraldine Butt and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Amish Homecoming written by Rosalind Lauer and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Rosalind Lauer weaves a patchwork quilt of life and love in the Pennsylvania Amish community of Joyful River, where new beginnings and old ways meet with faith, hope, and compassion . . . Essie Lapp’s birthday is doubly blessed. There’s a delicious meal to savor with her family, and the sweet gift of time spent with her beau, Harlan. Over two years they’ve forged a bond as strong and hopeful as a tree reaching for the sky. To practical-minded Essie, there’s comfort in knowing exactly what her future will bring. Yet Gott has his plan, and it soon turns her family’s world upside down . . . Essie’s widowed English uncle has brought his troubled teenage daughters back to their mother’s Amish community, convinced it’s the fresh start they need. Essie strives to welcome her cousins, but adapting to plain living won’t be easy, even if the rewards are great. As cultures clash and hearts collide, Essie feels the first stirrings of doubt about Harlan’s commitment to her. Yet as the seasons change, and the heat of summer gives way to crisp, ripe autumn, this homecoming might mean a bountiful beginning . . .

Download or read book Genealogy of a Sullivan Family written by Odessa Morrow Isbell and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Sullivan, parents unknown, was born about 1720 in either Ireland or Maryland. His wife is also unknown, but he had two sons born in Maryland. John died in North Carolina between 1789 and 1796. His children and descendants have lived in Maryland, Tennessee, North Carolina, Texas, and other areas in the United States.

Download or read book Live On written by M. L. Bradley and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-03-28 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Eddie Waters, a quiet boy with a troubled past, first laid eyes on the new girl in school, who calls herself Mili, he knew he had the person he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. She, drawn to his reserved sensitivity, is hopeful for happiness as they begin a new life together. But Mili has a past of her own... When their first child dies of a rare disease, Mili and Eddie are heartbroken, but that is only the beginning of their troubles. Strange things are happening in town and someone is desperately trying to pull them apart. Who or what are these mysterious forces at work threatening to shatter their every chance of happiness together? Theirs is a story of a search for peace and spirituality. A story of commitment, deceit, intrigue, and drama, but most importantly a story of love, of learning to forgive forget and to live on. --A.C.