Download or read book The Driver written by Alexander Roy and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The riveting memoir of a life lived at the right-hand edge of the speedometer. Alex Roy's father, while on his deathbed, hints about the notorious, utterly illegal cross-country drive from Los Angeles to New York of the 1970s, which then inspired his young son to enter the mysterious world of underground road rallies. Tantalized by the legend of the Driver—the anonymous, possibly nonexistent organizer of the world's ultimate secret race—Roy set out to become a force to be reckoned with. At speeds approaching 200 mph, he sped from London to Morocco, from Budapest to Rome, from San Francisco to Miami, in his highly modified BMW M5, culminating in a new record for the infamous Los Angeles to New York run: 32:07. Sexy, funny, and shocking, The Driver is a never-before-told insider's look at an unbelievably fast and dangerous society that has long been off-limits to ordinary mortals.

Download or read book 3 Adventures on Deckawoo Drive written by Kate DiCamillo and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first three tales of Kate DiCamillo’s hilarious and heartfelt Deckawoo Drive series are collected in a convenient, affordable bind-up. Dive into a spin-off series starring favorite characters from Kate DiCamillo’s New York Times best-selling Mercy Watson books. Whether it’s bumbling cowboy Leroy Ninker getting his first horse, Animal Control Officer Francine Poulet wrangling raccoons, or sweet Baby Lincoln striking out on her own, the characters of Deckawoo Drive are sure to enchant early readers. Included are: Leroy Ninker Saddles Up Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln?

Download or read book God s Apostle My Adventures in Life with C Peter Wagner written by Doris Wagner and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2024-07-02 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "God never put me in a situation I was not able to handle." This promise encapsulates the extraordinary journey of Doris Wagner, from the humble beginnings in upstate New York to the global stage of mission work. As the steadfast partner to the spiritual giant C. Peter Wagner, Doris partnered alongside her husband, witnessing the power of God reverberate throughout the Christian world. Through her intimate perspective, Doris draws back the curtain on their shared life, offering a rare glimpse into the personal stories and challenges behind their public ministry. This profound exploration of faith in action reveals the unseen sacrifices and joys of a life dedicated to answering God's divine calling. With intimate details and powerful insights, Doris shares: How divine guidance and protection became a daily reality. Strategies and spiritual insights that catalyzed their mission—and can launch yours! Untold stories and personal testimonies from the journey with Peter. Experience the transformative power of the gospel through the lens of a couple who walked boldly in faith. Discover the personal side of their global mission and the enduring impact of Doris and Peter’s work for Christ, leaving an unmistakable mark on hearts and minds across the world.

Download or read book The Adventures of Dell Emma Sulver written by Bob Hepner and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dive written by Sylvia A. Earle and published by National Geographic Children's Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author relates some of her adventures studying and exploring the world's oceans, including tracking whales, living in an underwater laboratory, and helping to design a deep water submarine.

Download or read book Gargoyles Don t Drive School Buses written by Debbie Dadey and published by Little Apple. This book was released on 1996 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the gargoyles is missing from the Bailey City Library, and the new bus driver looks exactly like the missing one!

Download or read book The Adventures of Harry Revel written by Arthur Quiller-Couch and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-12 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a captivating literary journey with "The Adventures of Harry Revel" by Arthur Quiller-Couch, a tale that weaves together elements of adventure, mystery, and self-discovery. Quiller-Couch's narrative introduces readers to the enigmatic character of Harry Revel and the intricacies of his life's journey. Through Quiller-Couch's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, readers are transported to vibrant landscapes and introduced to a cast of memorable characters. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into the protagonist's experiences and challenges, prompting them to reflect on the dynamics of identity, choices, and the pursuit of personal growth.

Download or read book Fifty Shades of Tarmac Adventures with a Mack R600 in 1970s Europe written by Andy MacLean and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-12 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was 1972. It was summer - and the living was easy! Arthur Jackson has a good job, no ties and no responsibilities, but it is not enough - he wants adventure and he wants to see the world!Based on the author's real life experiences and illustrated with photographs from the time, Fifty Shades of Tarmac tells the fictional story of how a naive young British truck driver obtains his first job driving a Mack on the continent of Europe. His first trip with all its pitfalls and novel experiences takes him from Rotterdam to Bremerhaven via Moutiers and Salzburg and then back to Rotterdam. It is told with humour, introducing a number of colourful characters, and providing a personal and unusual insight into the life of a truck driver in the 70s at a time when Europe still had frontier posts and custom restrictions.It will be of interest to truck drivers, Mack fans and other transport enthusiasts and those who simply want to learn more about the social history of Europe in the 1970s.

Download or read book The Adventures of Another American written by Bobby Fordham and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-31 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An autobiography, this is a first-hand account of a troubled teen who had way more than his fair share of misfortune. Born bald and innocent, Bobby was just three years old when his father died. The sun rose and set many times before his hair grew long and trouble came knocking at his door. Following in his father's footsteps, a guy who never learned to slow down and who died young, Bobby makes his first trip to reform school at age fourteen, quickly learning that he is as tough or tougher than the other young outlaws on the block. Sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll are all part of his personality, and the girls think he is pretty cool. After a terrible motorcycle crash in 1981, Bobby is paralyzed from his chest to the tips of his toes. He is lucky to be alive and he knows it. This troubled teen develops into a man who hopes his story will help turn other people "from their evil ways." Bobby Fordham says, "I am a T-4 paraplegic, which put an abrupt end to my criminal career and fist fighting days."

Download or read book The Adventures of Another American written by Bryan Lambert and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-09-11 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book starts comically, and it continues to get more exciting the older I get. My father died when I was three and a half years old and left me with enormous shoes to try filling in. I make my first trip to Reform School at the age of fourteen and continue until I get paralyzed and settled down.

Download or read book The Adventures of ICKLE PACKY PICKLE and GOOCH written by Charles F. Lee and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the mischievous and hilarious adventures of four grammar school–age boys growing up in the late 1920s. The good, not-so-good, and hilarious situations the four boys became involved in on a day-to-day basis are insights into what city boys did to keep themselves busy during school days, after school was out for the summer and on weekends in Berwyn, Illinois. Lacking the many entertainment forms of modern society, the young boys of the late 1920s spent much of their time roaming the city streets and parks, riding the elevated train, finding other forms of entertainment, and sometimes seeking scary adventures.

Download or read book The Adventures of M s k g Mike written by Michael Ouellette and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2015-06-16 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Ouellette woke up after three of the five days spent in ICU at the Hospital of Yellowknife. On the third of the five days spent in ICU at the hospital in Yellowknife, Michael Ouellette woke up with little, to no memory of what happened that shocked even his wife who sat right by his bedside. Through the efficient efforts of the Medevac team, he was flown 190 miles out of the isolated mine site north of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. The next 28 days under the care of the skilled team of medical professionals was just the beginning of a roller coaster ride of challenges as he worked through reorientation to a life altogether different from what he was used to. As life hands him limes and lemons, he looks at the new meaning of adventure in his life with humor and insight, just thankful to be alive. Death snatched him away but he managed to slip through its fingers like grains of sand. His second chance at life proves that the Great Spirit is more powerful than death. An acquired brain injury poses a twist to this new beginning as Ouellette pulls you into his world.

Download or read book The Adventures and Confessions of an American Drama Queen in Turkey written by Barbara A. Lawrence and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-02-19 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in modern day Turkey this is the true story of a woman who, after taking stock of her life, asked the proverbial question, "Is that all there is?" She had a devoted husband, a comfortable lifestyle in an upscale suburb of a Midwestern town, a bevy of close friends and a stellar career as an educator. She and her husband spent their holidays jetting around the world to exotic locations. She was respected and loved in her community. Yet, none of this was enough. In the midst of a crowded room, she felt alone. She was haunted by the fear that she was never good enough. She needed the constant rush of adrenaline that comes from living on the edge. After feeling that she had exhausted all of the possibilities that her Midwestern setting provided for this, she decided to accept a teaching position in southeastern Turkey and signed a two year contract. Little did she know that this decision would end up altering the course of her life forever . It describes in exquisite detail many of the startling differences she encountered as she attempted to assimilate into the Turkish culture It's a humorous, compelling, and heart-wrenching true story about one woman's struggle to finally find happiness and fulfillment.

Download or read book Drive written by Daniel H. Pink and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-04-05 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestseller that gives readers a paradigm-shattering new way to think about motivation from the author of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing Most people believe that the best way to motivate is with rewards like money—the carrot-and-stick approach. That's a mistake, says Daniel H. Pink (author of To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Motivating Others). In this provocative and persuasive new book, he asserts that the secret to high performance and satisfaction-at work, at school, and at home—is the deeply human need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and our world. Drawing on four decades of scientific research on human motivation, Pink exposes the mismatch between what science knows and what business does—and how that affects every aspect of life. He examines the three elements of true motivation—autonomy, mastery, and purpose-and offers smart and surprising techniques for putting these into action in a unique book that will change how we think and transform how we live.

Download or read book A Drive on the Wild Side written by Alistair Weaver and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2018-07-20 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by award-winning journalist and television presenter, Alistair Weaver, and illustrated by some of the world's leading automotive photographers, A Drive on the Wild Side, takes you on an extraordinary journey along some of the world's most challenging roads. Experience the heat of the Laos jungle, the loneliness of the Arctic, and the bullet-marked streets of Beirut from behind the wheel of some of the world's finest cars. Find out what it's really like to drive a Ferrari 612 across the forgotten wastelands of western China, or to chase poachers on the slopes of Mount Kenya. This book recounts the fascinating, hair-raising and moving stories experienced during a career of automotive adventure, helped by 400 stunning photos. This book will appeal to car and travel enthusiasts across the world.

Download or read book 106 Arrowhead Drive written by Kathleen Rigdon Highley and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MATTHEW BALDWIN approached the luggage carrier at the airport of his home town of Lubbock, Texas. Hed been born there, and spent the fi rst eight years of his life in Ransom Canyon, then his mother whisked the family away in the dead of night, running from a vindictive, vengeful, cruel grandmother. On occasion, the past came looming up at him like a big, black monster. Unresolved questions remained. Questions hed run from all those years ago. And now he was headed right back into the throes of those dark memories. He could do this. Hed faced much more harrowing events in Afghanistan. Dangers you could touch, and see, and hear, and smell. What he had to face in Ransom Canyon, however, had been growing deep inside him like a tangle of seaweed wrapped around his heart. But theres more to the story than gloom and doom and bad memories. God made sure of it. For the breath of fresh air that stole his heart at fi rst glance would prove to be his greatest blessing and greatest challenge. Jessica Roberts, with her sparkling eyes and newspaper reporter persona captured Matts heart in the fi rst hour they met. Th e dangers and intrigue that would make up the road to their future stretched them both, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Join us on this exciting adventure, and see how, when and where God works everything out for the good of those who love Him, and are called according to His purpose.

Download or read book Drive in Dream Girls written by Tom Lisanti and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-05-07 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the 1960s, a bushel of B-movies were produced and aimed at the predominantly teenage drive-in movie audience. At first teens couldn't get enough of the bikini-clad beauties dancing on the beach or being wooed by Elvis Presley, but by 1966 young audiences became more interested in the mini-skirted, go-go boot wearing, independent-minded gals of spy spoofs, hot rod movies and biker flicks. Profiled herein are fifty sexy, young actresses that teenage girls envied and teenage boys desired including Quinn O'Hara, Melody Patterson, Hilarie Thompson, Donna Loren, Pat Priest, Meredith MacRae, Arlene Martel, Cynthia Pepper, and Beverly Washburn. Some like Sue Ane Langdon, Juliet Prowse, Marlyn Mason, and Carole Wells, appeared in major studio productions while others, such as Regina Carrol, Susan Hart, Angelique Pettyjohn and Suzie Kaye were relegated to drive-in movies only. Each biography contains a complete filmography. Some also include the actresses' candid comments and anecdotes about their films, the people they worked with, and their feelings about acting. A list of web sites that provide further information is also included.