Download or read book Three Days of the Condor Or Fifty Shades of Dry written by Randy Lippincott and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a trilogy about three separate epic climbs. Climbs that are difficult enough by themselves, but were made more grueling by the common thread of life-threatening heat. The insidious sun sucking energy, water, and even your willpower from a well-conditioned man made the hard climbs a more arduous task. Included in these stories are many other true-to-life adventures and narrow escapes for the author. Three Days of the Condor talks about camaraderie and the accomplishment of doing something difficult that few could accomplish. According to Jeff Lowe, "There is a certain purity in engaging in what some would call a useless activity. When the climber confronts the overhang, he does so with the knowledge that no material gain will result from the competition of the task. He is confident that when he is done, the satisfaction will outweigh the effort." I have always returned to the mountains for introspection. It must be at least partially genetic for man to seek the "high ground," for protection, exploration, or an attempt at communion with a higher power. Occasionally, the only reason is "because it's there," but even Mallory expanded on this when he explained, "It is the struggle of life itself, forever upward. What we get from this adventure is sheer joy." But if we can look down on ourselves from above, from the proverbial mountaintop, often we may be more objective--if not more rational. The ensuing vignettes recount the pursuit of my pilgrimage, my coming-of-age. It seemed like my endeavor for the exceptional view, and my own independence--truly a phenomenal golden period in my life. I learned how I felt about my own survival when on many of those summits. In these stories I strive to return to those times and mountains, in search of truth on the rocky temples. This is the visionary perspective I seek. These accounts of rock climbing are more than about climbing rocks--it is about that one thing in life that truly sets you free.

Download or read book Maverick Project and Growing Up in the Fifties written by Andrea Landry and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-06-03 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a nostalgic trip back to how life was in the 1950s, especially for a low-income budgeted family living within a veterans housing project in East Boston, Massachusetts. Household life and its perceptions and observations are seen through the eyes of the youngest female member of the family. The observations are mostly humorous. The years of personal growth and remembrances happen between the ages of two to ten in these stories. Her tenth year on the planet involved a cataclysmic change to the family dynamics. I think you will find yourself bonding with her as she copes with the inevitability of mortality. She loses a parent. Her tale is told as a collection of short stories and reflects life in East Boston which, to this day, is still a community of immigrant families. Each story contains a bit of humor and a bit of pathos as you follow this innocent but funny child through her emotional growth spurts and her sometimes intuitive thought processes about the adults surrounding her. How they cope with her, their budget, and their world makes for interesting reading. She is a reflection of her times and her experiences. She is someone you will get to know and like as she has a voice worth listening to.

Download or read book Project Emma written by Hannah Kay and published by Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD). This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FROM POPLUAR AUTHOR OF YA FICTION, HANNAH KAY What started as homework ended in fireworks. Emma has one foot out of her small Southern town. She spends her weekends memorizing facts and figures and spending time with Alex, her best friend, while she still has time. In six months, they'll be out of there. Nonetheless, every day that the quiet, determined high school senior hops in Alex's hand-me-down car and goes to school, she spends more time within the confines of her favorite books than hanging out with the high school entourage—that is, until an English project becomes so much more than an assignment. Suddenly, with the help of a bad boy on a horse, Emma embarks on a journey to find herself and escape her comfort zone, all the while learning lasting lessons about friendship and the power of love. Yet, in the end, she has to make the choice—to love or to leave?

Download or read book Maverick s written by Matt Warshaw and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2003-10-09 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its massive faces, punishing rocks, and treacherous currents, Maverick's presents a surfing challenge like no other. Author Matt Warshaw has updated his critically acclaimed illustrated history of Maverick's to cover important recent developments, and we've added a fresh new cover to kick this edition off in style. "A fascinating account," to quote Surfer magazine, it takes "a cue from Sebastian Junger's The Perfect Storm...Warshaw focused on a single event...and expands on it to illuminate an entire culture and its world beyond waves." The event was the death of celebrated surfer Mark Foo, one of those who congregate every winter to test themselves in the dark, foreboding waters. And what unfolds in Maverick's is no less than the story of big-wave surfing, from its ancient Hawaiian origins to modern tow-in riders. It's a book to be enjoyed not only by those who surf deep in the waves, but also by those whose taste for adventure is satisfied deep in the pages of a very good book.

Download or read book THE MAVERICK S BRIDE written by Doreen Roberts and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RODEO MEN BEHIND EVERY GOOD MAN… Jed Cullen was a rodeo legend. But he'd left his hometown under a cloud of suspicion, and now he needed a proper wife to prove that he was a man of honor. STANDS A BEAUTIFUL BRIDE Kristi Ramsett had been waiting a long time for Jed to look her way. So when he asked her to be his pretend wife, how could she refuse? Of course, Kristi longed to stand by her man forever…. A secret father, a passionate protector, a make-believe groom—these cowboys are husbands waiting to happen!

Download or read book A Maverick s Heart written by Roz Denny Fox and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HIS NEW WESTERN HOME Lila Jenkins's Montana ranching town roots run deep. So why does the widowed B and B owner feel so connected to her latest boarder? Seth Maxwell might know his way around horses, but he's a wanderer, not a rancher. Lila's son thinks Seth's the hero he's been waiting for. And—heaven help her—so does Lila. Seth loves hunting for rare gems in remote areas, but maybe it's time to make a change. The footloose adventurer is tempted by rumors of sapphires in a nearby mine, but it's Lila and her boy who make Snowy Owl Crossing and the idea of a ranch to share feel like home…

Download or read book mavericks written by william macleod raine and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Maverick written by Ed Robertson and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maverick: Legend of the West is an in-depth look at the classic television series created by Roy Huggins and starring James Garner.

Download or read book The Maverick s Christmas Homecoming written by Teresa Southwick and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now a Harlequin Movie, Christmas with a View! Thunder Canyon Nugget Guess Who's Coming for Christmas Dinner? The fine citizens of Thunder Canyon have always gone out of their way to make the holidays special. But Christmas this year promises to be one no one will ever forget. You know that handsome celebrity chef everyone's been talking about, Shane Roarke? Don't tell anyone, but it turns out he has a remarkable—and shocking!—connection to our town. And not everyone is going to be happy about it…. Gianna Garrison has been looking downright radiant, however. Is it true that the Gallatin Room waitress has been sneaking under the mistletoe with the mysterious maverick? Hang on to your spurs, merry readers, because the surprises are just beginning. Wait till Gianna finds out who her sexy boss really is!

Download or read book Mavericks written by Jack Schaefer and published by University of New Mexico Press. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Old Jake Hanlon sits on the edge of the mesa and looks out over miles of southwestern plain,” starts Jack Schaefer’s all-ages novel Mavericks. Old Jake Hanlon is “ancient and craglike, weathered and withered . . . something like a worn rocky butte himself.” Living in his memories, Hanlon prefers to reflect on his youth, when he lived every cowboy’s dream, rather than think about the old man he has become, now labeled “a decrepit old nuisance” by the folks in town. Ultimately, it is Old Jake’s recollection of the tales of his past—stories of endurance, strength, compassion, and cunning—that helps prepare him for death.

Download or read book Maverick written by Lora Leigh and published by St. Martin's Paperbacks. This book was released on 2009-03-03 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Micah Sloane knows almost everything there is to know about Risa Clay, including the vicious betrayal she endured years ago and the distrust she's harbored ever since. The only way for the Elite Ops agent to uncover an assassin—and banish the ghosts of his own dark past—is to use Risa as bait. But nothing has prepared him for her disarming blend of innocence and sensuality, or for his overwhelming need to protect her... Risa has spent six years rebuilding her life. And now, to save it, she must pose as Micah's lover and draw a killer into the open. It's a risky plan—especially with a man as powerfully seductive as Micah. But, as their charade becomes reality, Risa realizes the greatest danger may lie in losing her heart forever...

Download or read book Mavericks written by Aritha Van Herk and published by Penguin Canada. This book was released on 2010-01-12 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fifth title in our provincial histories series, Mavericks is an idiosyncratic and episodic history of what is arguably Canada's most unconventional province. From mapmakers to ranchers, Stampede Wrestling to Stockwell Day, acclaimed writer Aritha van Herk brings the drama and combative beauty of this irascible province to stunning life. van Herk's portrait of her home province embraces all its extremes, from deadly and spectacular weather to dinosaur graveyards, and from oil gushers and geysers to barnstorming social reformers and political haymakers. Bronc-riders of boom and bust, Alberta's people are a beguiling mixture of opinionated extremists, hardy pioneers and gentle sinners. Alberta is a province that most Canadians simply don't understand, the province most Canadians love to hate. It is regarded as a land of reckless, redneck and ignorant individualists. But it is also the province where the Famous Five fought the landmark Person's Case, giving Canadian women the same status as men in the eyes of the law, a province that truly believes in free speech. Albertans tolerate in their midst people whose extreme views on any manner of subjects would make them outcasts elsewhere. And Albertans practice the creed of western neighbourliness, giving assiduously to charity and always lending a hand where help is needed. They are a tough, tender bunch, squinting into the wind of determined difference. If you're an Albertan, you'll recognize yourself and your home in this book. If you're not an Albertan, this book will be an education for you. Mavericks will open your eyes to the real Alberta, as she was and is.

Download or read book Beautifully Flawed written by Laura Pavlov and published by The Wild Rose Press Inc. This book was released on 2020-09-21 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elle Fiore wants a prince on a white horse. Maverick Wallace does not fit the description. It doesn't matter they shared the best kiss of her life, or her friends think he walks on water...and his Greek-god looks have absolutely no effect on her whatsoever. If only she can convince her heart he's not for her. Maverick is happy with his free and easy no-strings lifestyle. The last thing he wants or needs is someone complicated like Elle. He doesn't do relationships or sleepovers. She's beautiful, but a diva with a capital D. But something magical happens whenever they're in a room together, whether they want it to or not.

Download or read book The Maverick s Secret Baby written by Teri Wilson and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This cowboy cutie won’t settle down Until he gets unsettling news… Finn Crawford is going to be a dad. He can only imagine the fireworks when the Ellington family learns he slept with their cherished daughter Avery. Their families have been feuding for years. It’s no wonder sweet, expectant Avery balks at Finn’s suggestion of a convenient marriage. What’s more surprising is that the footloose, flirty rancher might secretly long for something more…

Download or read book The Maverick s Bridal Bargain written by Christy Jeffries and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pretend engagement leads to true love and a very real marriage between a wedding planner and a Montana rancher in this contemporary romance. Cole Dalton doesn’t believe in love and marriage—not anymore. The ex-marine and rancher knows that life holds no guarantees, especially after losing his mother to a tragic fire at his family ranch. But Cole can’t resist helping a woman in distress and wedding planner Vivienne Shuster is about to get fired by her boss from hell for not booking any new business. So Cole starts planning his own wedding, happy to play an eager groom, especially since coordinating his nuptials means more time up close and personal with Vivienne. Until suddenly the cowboy is wishing for a very real wedding with his pretty planner. . . .

Download or read book 50 Shades of Hillwalking written by Ralph Storer and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 50 Shades of Hillwalking , Ralph Storer takes a quirky look at the peculiar pursuit of messing about on mountains and presents us with 50 personal hillwalking experiences. Walking, climbing, mountain biking, caving - Ralph has tried it all, but admits to expertise only in the lost art of 'festering'. With room also for contemplation and argument, his inimitable 50 Shades will amuse, inspire and inform. Follow in his footsteps as he roves from the Lake District to the Alps, from Snowdonia to Scandinavia, and from the Scottish Highlands to the deserts and canyons of America. Warm to his intrepid exploits of derring-do as he gets snowbound in a tent, gets stuck on ice falls and in caves, and falls off mountain bikes and down sand dunes. Culled from not-yet-a-lifetime of eclectic escapades both at home and abroad, brought to life by carefully selected images, this highly entertaining collection of stories will resonate with anyone whose aspirations outstrip their ability. PRAISE FOR RALPH STORER: His books are exceptional' he subverts the guidebook completely. THE ANGRY CORRIE Storer is happy to share numerous irreverent insights into the hills, and this acts as a timely reminder that walking should be primarily about enjoyment of the great outdoors. ABERDEEN PRESS AND JOURNAL A treat for all hillwalkers active or chair bound' Ralph Storer rambles over all aspects of enjoying and suffering, not only Scottish, but the world's hills. SCOTS INDEPENDENT on The Joy of Hillwalking

Download or read book Changing the Rules written by Muriel Siebert and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2002 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange reveals how she forged her phenomenal success in the chaotic and cutthroat world of Wall Street.