Download or read book Machine Man written by Max Barry and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-08-09 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientist Charles Neumann loses a leg in an industrial accident. It's not a tragedy. It's an opportunity. Charlie always thought his body could be better. He begins to explore a few ideas. To build parts. Better parts. Prosthetist Lola Shanks loves a good artificial limb. In Charlie, she sees a man on his way to becoming artificial everything. But others see a madman. Or a product. Or a weapon. A story for the age of pervasive technology, Machine Man is a gruesomely funny unraveling of one man's quest for ultimate self-improvement.

Download or read book Twelve Feet Up written by John Penteros and published by Green Sombrero Press, LLC. This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High school freshman Joe McKinnon loves pizza, hates public speaking, and has fallen hard for a girl. Pretty typical. Not so typical is Joe’s prosthetic leg, which he’s had since the car crash two years ago that killed his father and left him with a burning desire to rid the world of automobiles. The object of Joe’s affections, Jun Song, is a year behind Joe in school, yet way ahead of him in smarts. When Jun is brutally attacked on her way home one day, her already-protective mother shifts into overdrive, making it virtually impossible for Jun and Joe to see each other. But Joe’s into Jun in a big way, and he needs her ginormous brain to make his dream a reality. Giving up is not an option. Joe signs up for the “Science Team ExtreMe” competition, which, as luck would have it, is the perfect way to be with Jun while progressing his ideas for an automated, planet-wide monorail system. Joe enlists former enemy Praveen and new friends Sam and Zoey to begin the design until Jun comes on board and the work really gets started. Now the only things standing between Joe and his dream are Jun’s mom, team drama, PTSD, archaic competition rules, seemingly impossible feats of engineering, and a plague of self-doubts. No problem. Danielle Peterson is a graphic designer, orchestral flutist, and open/champion level Irish dancer who lives in Arizona.

Download or read book You re Not Alone written by John Sabolich and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Heart of the Texas Warrior written by Eve Gaddy and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-20 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A match made in heaven… When strong, independent cowgirl Jessie McBride meets former Green Beret Asher Chapman while doing PT for her broken leg, the two share an instant bond. Jessie rescues and raises mustangs, while Asher established and runs a foundation that matches veterans with shelter animals. The immediate, fiery physical connection between them is even stronger. A conflict born in hell Unlike the girlfriend who left him after discovering the full extent of his injuries, Asher knows Jessie can handle his physical wounds. But he doesn’t believe any woman could handle the secret he can't even face himself. Much as he wants her…and is becoming convinced he loves her, he can’t risk disclosing what haunts him. Jessie can’t understand why Asher emotionally pulls her close only to push her away again. Can this wounded warrior learn to trust Jessie to love all of him before he drives her away for good?

Download or read book No Ordinary Texas Billionaire written by Eve Gaddy and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-04 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He broke the mold Billionaire inventor Levi Chapman prefers his old friends and his small Texas hometown to nightlife on the celebrity circuit. Only one woman ever touched his heart—architect Dana DeLong. But despite the passion between them, Dana’s drive to succeed at her job in the city, a place that drains his soul, broke them apart. After Dana returns to Whiskey River for a project, they manage to avoid each other. But when Levi's Green Beret brother is injured in combat, Levi’s need to care for him compels him to turn to Dana. She broke his heart A job remodeling Devil’s Rock airport lures Dana DeLong back to Whiskey River, home of the lover she never got over. Though they mutually decided to remain apart, when Levi asks her to tap her specialty, designing accessible housing, to help his disabled veteran brother, she can’t refuse. Passion still burns bright between them and soon they succumb to their desires. Life has changed them both, but is the love they share now enough to overcome the differences that drove them apart?

Download or read book Under the Mistletoe written by Eve Gaddy and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-24 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can a kiss under the mistletoe be the beginning of a beautiful relationship? Firefighter and paramedic Spencer McBride has never been tempted to change his happy-go-lucky bachelor status – until he literally runs into cute newcomer Georgie under the mistletoe. Wounded after giving her heart to a man who wouldn’t commit, paramedic Georgie Durant has come to Last Stand, Texas, for a fresh start. Though tempted by the handsome Spencer, she’s too leery of his easy charm and the pitfalls of a workplace relationship to risk one with him. But as they spend more time together amid the Christmas gaiety and Georgie sees Spencer’s dedication and devotion to the people he helps, she begins to wonder if this beguiling co-worker could be different. Spencer has always been a man who knows what he wants – and he wants Georgie. But when the man from her past comes to town, determined to win her back, can Spencer convince Georgie to take another chance – with him?

Download or read book Leggy Blonde written by Aviva Drescher and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A memoir from the Real Housewife of New York City.

Download or read book Going Long written by Editors of Runner's World and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2010-03-30 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects forty sports narratives which originally appeared in the magazine, from the story of an FDNY firefighter who learned to run again after a leg-crushing bus accident to the essay written as a tribute to the talents and qualities of African runners.

Download or read book Run on Your New Legs Vol 1 written by Wataru Midori and published by Yen Press LLC. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shouta Kikuzato’s hopes of starting on his school’s prestigious soccer team are derailed when a terrible incident costs him his leg. Now in his first year of high school (again), Kikuzato has resigned himself to never reaching his athletic dreams. But when Chidori, a passing prosthetist, notices Kikuzato’s artificial limb- and speed-as he races through the train station, the specialist proposes a partnership: Chidori will build Kikuzato a brand-new leg designed solely for speed. All Kikuzato has to do is run!

Download or read book Going Long written by Editors of Runner's World Maga and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2010-03-30 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 40 years, Runner's World magazine has been the world's leading authority on running—bringing its readers the latest running advice and some of the most compelling sports narratives ever told. From inspirational stories such as "A Second Life"(the story of Matt Long, the FDNY firefighter who learned to run again after a critical injury) to analytical essays such as "White Men Can't Run" (a look at what puts African runners at the front of the pack), the magazine captivates its readers every month. Now, for the first time, the editors of Runner's World have gathered these and other powerful tales to give readers a collection of writing that is impossible to put down. With more than 40 gripping stories, Going Long transcends the sport of running to reach anyone with an appetite for drama, inspiration, and a glimpse into the human condition.

Download or read book Runner s World written by and published by . This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Runner's World magazine aims to help runners achieve their personal health, fitness, and performance goals, and to inspire them with vivid, memorable storytelling.

Download or read book Discourses of Trust written by C. Candlin and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-08-29 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to bring together researchers and practitioners from a range of professions and institutions in exploring how people develop and may lose Trust through the ways in which they speak, write and act. Includes practical examples of how to conduct Trust-related research using tools from applied linguistics and discourse analysis.

Download or read book In a Single Bound written by Sarah Reinertsen and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-10-05 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: See Sarah on the cover of ESPN The Magazine's first "Body Issue" Touching, funny, and honest, In a Single Bound is the story of how a feisty little girl from Long Island became one of the world’s most famous disabled sports figures. An inspiring memoir of courage, spirit, and determination.

Download or read book It s Just a Matter of Balance written by Kevin S. Garrison and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-10-18 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this compelling memoir, author Kevin S. Garrison takes you on his journey from undergoing a Syme amputation to a life of service, helping others deal with the effects of physical disability as a Certified and Licensed Prosthetist. In 1969, teenager Kevin Garrison was diagnosed with cancer. Not long after that, his doctor informed him he needed a Syme amputation, and he would lose his right foot. At that moment, Garrison knew change was upon him forever. In this true story of survival, Garrison shares his incredible journey facing uncertainties and anger, struggling with emotional and physical pain, and fighting fear as he moves further away from his usual routine and into the world of the permanently disabled. This memoir is one of those inspirational stories that will help amputees, their family members, and healthcare providers learn how to let go of anger. Exploring his most profound, most personal thoughts, Garrison illustrates a descriptive and sometimes shockingly funny journey as he discovers what it's like to undergo amputee rehabilitation and that rebuilding your life is possible. In its third edition, It's Just a Matter of Balance will show amputees how to overcome physical disabilities and deal with the effects of physical disability and the emotional pain that comes with it. Garrison draws from other inspirational stories of survival during his time as a Certified and Licensed Prosthetist. In addition, he teaches amputees how to overcome despair as he shows his struggles to rebuild his life. The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists and The Veterans and Active-Duty Military Psychotherapy Treatment Planner recommend the book. Kirkus Reviews called the book, "A heartwarming debut memoir about finding meaning in the face of loss...His sly sense of humor, meanwhile, provides a good balance to his heavier material." Garrison knows firsthand that getting advice on dealing with amputee rehabilitation is not easy. However, his memoir, It's Just a Matter of Balance, will help you see how your story can help others. You'll see through Garrison's eyes that rebuilding your life is not only possible but that you can still live a life that involves serving others. The book chronicles the events leading to Garrison's below-the-knee amputation, his recovery, and the physiological adjustment needed to adopt a prosthetic limb. Additionally, he poignantly details his true feelings, triumphs, setbacks, and positive choices as he learns to focus on his abilities instead of his disabilities and overcome challenges. It's Just a Matter of Balance shares an eye-opening glimpse into the inspiring life of Garrison, who demonstrates to others that with genuine acceptance of our fate and dedication to anger management, we can live a whole life with significant meaning and purpose.

Download or read book Worth It All written by Claudia Connor and published by Loveswept. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA TODAY BESTSELLER • “Read Claudia Connor for a consistently raw and emotional love story,” recommends Carly Phillips. Now the swoon-worthy McKinney Brothers series from this bestselling author continues as JT, the youngest of the trio, discovers that only love can make him whole. She’s fighting for control. . . . Paige Roberts learned to fend for herself growing up. Now she’s doing everything possible to give her daughter, Casey, the stability she never had. But when the vivacious five-year-old decides she’s done wearing her prosthesis, Paige faces her toughest challenge yet: trusting a handsome, brooding stranger who simply wants to help. He’s struggling to connect. . . . JT McKinney lost more than his leg in a car accident that stole his dreams of pro football. Eight years later, he's made a new life for himself far away from his old one. His business is developing cutting-edge prosthetics and he’s more than happy to turn his attention to machines instead of people. Still, he can’t shake the feeling that something’s missing. Will they take a chance on love? . . . When JT gets the chance to help Paige’s daughter, he takes it. He never planned on the two of them tearing down his walls or teaching him to believe in himself again. Paige might not believe in happily ever afters, but JT wants more than anything to be her prince. They’ll both have to let go of the past if they want a future. Praise for Worth It All “Claudia Connor writes the kind of romance I love most. Warm, realistic, and heartfelt, Worth It All delivers on every level.”—New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins “Worth It All is an amazing story about taking a chance and following through. As special needs bring Paige and JT together, this wonderfully written story will bring happiness to your heart.”—New York Times bestselling author Heidi McLaughlin “Worth It All is exactly the kind of exquisitely raw and achingly emotional read I’ve come to expect from Claudia Connor—another hit from one of romance’s most talented authors.”—USA Today bestselling author Lauren Layne “If you love romances where the main characters get a second chance for a fresh start, particularly ones that will tug at your heartstrings with the future of young child hanging in the balance, then you will . . . not want to miss Worth It All.”—The Romance Reviews “Fans of the series and of family-oriented romance are sure to fall in love with JT and his romance with single mom Paige.”—All About Romance “Downright heartwarming.”—The Good, The Bad and The Unread Praise for Claudia Connor and her McKinney Brothers series “Read Claudia Connor for a consistently raw and emotional love story.”—New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips “I can’t get enough of Claudia Connor’s heartwarming stories. Sexy, emotional, complex, dreamy—her characters satisfy on every level.”—New York Times bestselling author Virna DePaul “A reading experience that will no doubt satisfy fans and leave many eager for more tales of the passionate McKinney Brothers.”—RT Book Reviews Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Download or read book Sabre City written by James Paddock and published by Desert Bookshelf Publishing. This book was released on 2011-07-13 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book II of the Smilodon Trilogy After 8 years Zechariah Price assumes it is all behind him. Nightmares filled with huge sabre-toothed cats and women screaming still leave him in cold sweats, though less often. He had lost an eye the first time around; Tanya had fractured her back; their marriage had petered on the brink. There was no way he or any of his family was going to set foot in that Montana wilderness again. His 16-year-old daughter, however, decides otherwise and, in hopes of finding out what all the fuss was about when she was just a child, runs off to visit a Montana woman she found in a chat room. She discovers a lot more than she could have imagined, including who her father really was and how much she had inherited from him.

Download or read book Dancing in the Moonlight Always the Best Man written by RaeAnne Thayne and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTION Reader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors. Dancing in the Moonlight by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne Lieutenant Magdalena Cruz is home, but her return hasn’t gone the way she envisioned. Grappling with her painful past, she only wants to be left alone, but infuriatingly handsome Dr. Jake Dalton—of the enemy Daltons—won’t cooperate. And she needs him to, because the walls around her heart are dangerously close to crumbling every time he comes near. Jake has spent most of his life trying to get closer to Maggie, with little to show for it. But she’s the woman he's always wanted, and no injury in the world could change that. Now if only he could convince her that the woman before him is beautiful, desirable and meant to be his. FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Always the Best Man by USA TODAY bestselling author Michelle Major Jase Crenshaw always harbored a crush on his best friend's sister, Emily Whitaker. Back then, she was too good for the kid from the wrong side of the tracks. Now she thinks the upstanding town lawyer and mayoral candidate is too good for her. Can Jase convince the girl of his dreams they're both perfect for each other?