Download or read book My Best Trip written by Robert D. Quinn and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Front line combat soldier in General Patton's Third Army WWII Stanford University--worked 40 hours a week and carried full load Invented flexible endoscope (fiber optics) 1952 Family practice 42 years in small town (Hollister) West Central California Had 12 foreign students live in my home, go to school and become part of my life Learned to fly. Joined Flying Doctors and made over 100 trips to Mexico over 30 years Earthquake West Yellowstone, Montana 1985. Flew in set up an aide station and cared for the injured Associate professor at Stanford Medical School and University of California at Davis, medical school Martin Luther King. Marched for freedom at Selma 1965 Earthquake Mexico 1985. Set up and led rescue team to care for the injured Returned with Rotary Club and Flying Doctors to help rebuild and totally re-equip hospital in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico China: went there just after Tienanmen Square Returned to China several time to try to get Rotary Clubs accepted. Helped to bring equipment to large Chinese hospitals Developed a new mechanical theory about gravity and cosmology

Download or read book At the Hands of Persons Unknown written by Philip Dray and published by Modern Library. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE SOUTHERN BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FOR NONFICTION • “A landmark work of unflinching scholarship.”—The New York Times This extraordinary account of lynching in America, by acclaimed civil rights historian Philip Dray, shines a clear, bright light on American history’s darkest stain—illuminating its causes, perpetrators, apologists, and victims. Philip Dray also tells the story of the men and women who led the long and difficult fight to expose and eradicate lynching, including Ida B. Wells, James Weldon Johnson, Walter White, and W.E.B. Du Bois. If lynching is emblematic of what is worst about America, their fight may stand for what is best: the commitment to justice and fairness and the conviction that one individual’s sense of right can suffice to defy the gravest of wrongs. This landmark book follows the trajectory of both forces over American history—and makes lynching’s legacy belong to us all. Praise for At the Hands of Persons Unknown “In this history of lynching in the post-Reconstruction South—the most comprehensive of its kind—the author has written what amounts to a Black Book of American race relations.”—The New Yorker “A powerfully written, admirably perceptive synthesis of the vast literature on lynching. It is the most comprehensive social history of this shameful subject in almost seventy years and should be recognized as a major addition to the bibliography of American race relations.”—David Levering Lewis “An important and courageous book, well written, meticulously researched, and carefully argued.”—The Boston Globe “You don’t really know what lynching was until you read Dray’s ghastly accounts of public butchery and official complicity.”—Time

Download or read book Your Best Trip Ever written by Brian Phelps and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past two decades, Brian Phelps and his family have been busy making countless memories while traveling to national parks and monuments. With the intent of helping other families plan and enjoy their own best trip ever, Phelps shares a travelogue that highlights six of his familys great adventures and unique trip itineraries from 2006 to 2014. Phelpsan avid traveler since childhoodbegins by chronicling a 2006 trip to Yellowstone National Park that includes proper planning steps, travel costs, and vivid details of an unforgettable adventure that took the Phelps family from South Dakota to northwestern Wyoming and beyond. As Phelps leads travel aficionados through the where, when, how, and what just happened of his travels through America, he details five additional vacations that include the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon National Park, Acadia National Park, Olympic and Glacier National Parks, Yosemite, Zion, and the lost Utah national parks and monuments. Your Best Trip Ever! shares one familys travel experiences that provide practical tips and valuable advice for anyone interested in stepping outside their own front door to experience the beauty and history of our great country.

Download or read book Best Trip Ever written by J. K. Coy and published by . This book was released on 2019-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children always see the wonder in new things, especially an exciting trip on an airplane! Parents may see traveling with little ones through their own lens; fortunately all children see is the exciting journey!

Download or read book Lonely Planet s Best in Travel 2020 written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This annual bestseller ranks the hottest countries, regions and cities for 2020, and reveals how well-planned, sustainable travel can be a force for good. Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planet's staff, authors and online community, we present a year's worth of inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into the unforgettable.

Download or read book Road Trip with the Best Man written by Sophie Pembroke and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A jilted bride, a best man… And a journey that will change their lives! With her dream wedding in tatters, Dawn Featherington resolves to track down her errant groom and demand answers. But there’s one obstacle in her way—billionaire best man Cooper Edwards! Not trusting her intentions, the cynical divorcé refuses to let her go alone. But with each passing mile, Cooper begins to realize they could be on the road to happily-ever-after!

Download or read book How to Travel the World on 50 a Day written by Matt Kepnes and published by Perigee Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A budget-conscious traveler who toured the world for eight years offers tips for saving thousands of dollars on the road, featuring advice on such topics as avoiding currency conversion fees and acquiring free frequent flyer points.

Download or read book World s Best Travel Experiences written by National Geographic and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features some of the world's most transformative locales, from Norway's western fjords and Cambodia's Angkor Wat to Kyoto's Moss Garden and the urban surprises of Denver, Pittsburgh, and Vancouver.

Download or read book Ten Years a Nomad written by Matthew Kepnes and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2019-07-16 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part memoir and part philosophical look at why we travel, filled with stories of Matt Kepnes' adventures abroad, an exploration of wanderlust and what it truly means to be a nomad. New York Times bestselling author of How to Travel the World on $50 a Day, Matthew Kepnes knows what it feels like to get the travel bug. After meeting some travelers on a trip to Thailand in 2005, he realized that living life meant more than simply meeting society's traditional milestones. Over 500,000 miles, 1,000 hostels, and 90 different countries later, Matt has compiled his favorite stories, experiences, and insights into this travel manifesto. Filled with the color and perspective that only hindsight and self-reflection can offer, these stories get to the real questions at the heart of wanderlust. Travel questions that transcend the basic "how-to," and plumb the depths of what drives us to travel — and what extended travel around the world can teach us about life, ourselves, and our place in the world. Ten Years a Nomad is a heartfelt comprehension of the insatiable craving for travel, unraveling the authenticity of being a vagabond, not for months but for a fulfilling decade.

Download or read book The Trip That Changed My Life written by Worldwide Travelers and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-17 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Trip that Changed my Life is a compilation of over 70 travel stories by travelers and writers from all over the world. This book is the result of Project Alpha, a global undertaking pulling together travelers worldwide to write about the one trip that changed their life. The intent was to show the transformative power of travel and to give back to the communities that continue to transform the lives of travelers the world over. The project was crowdfunded on Indiegogo (https: //www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-trip-that-changed-my-life-book-for-charity-books#/) with over 180 backers. 3 versions of the book were offered: a 9x12 full color coffee table version, a 6x9 paperback version, and an E-Book version. Though the coffee table version is no longer available, the E-Book and paperback versions are now available through Amazon based on a high number of requests. And as originally intended, 100% of the funds collected through the sale of this book will be donated to charity. So, what should you expect to discover from reading this book? Because the writers come from all parts of the world and from various cultures, each story presents a unique perspective on travel and the meaningful impression it makes. Fasten your seat belts as you journey with writers across the Sahara, witness a political coup while volunteering in Africa, conquer Mt. Kilimanjaro, find love on a road trip across America, discover purpose, meet incredible people from all walks of life, and so much more. What are you waiting for? Pick up the book that will inspire you to take your own life-changing trip and change the lives of people everywhere through the charitable giving that this book will provide. Adventure awaits!

Download or read book The Best Vacation Ever written by Stuart J. Murphy and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1997-01-03 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This busy family needs a vacation, but they don’t know where to go. Mom and Dad want peace and quiet. Grandma wants to go somewhere hot. Fluffer wants to go somewhere that pets can go, too! The pig-tailed narrator gathers all this data and makes a chart to help determine the perfect vacation destination. Learning math is fun when a vacation is the answer!

Download or read book Oil on Water A Novel written by Helon Habila and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2011-05-16 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The new generation of twenty-first-century African writers have now come of age. Without a doubt Habila is one of the best.”—Emmanuel Dongala In the oil-rich and environmentally devastated Nigerian Delta, the wife of a British oil executive has been kidnapped. Two journalists—a young upstart, Rufus, and a once-great, now disillusioned veteran, Zaq—are sent to find her. In a story rich with atmosphere and taut with suspense, Oil on Water explores the conflict between idealism and cynical disillusionment in a journey full of danger and unintended consequences. As Rufus and Zaq navigate polluted rivers flanked by exploded and dormant oil wells, in search of “the white woman,” they must contend with the brutality of both government soldiers and militants. Assailed by irresolvable versions of the “truth” about the woman’s disappearance, dependent on the kindness of strangers of unknowable loyalties, their journalistic objectivity will prove unsustainable, but other values might yet salvage their human dignity.

Download or read book Honeymoon with My Brother written by Franz Wisner and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the true story of Franz Wisner, a man who thought he had it all- a high profile career and the fiancée of his dreams- when suddenly, his life turned upside down. Just days before they were to be married, his fiancée called off the wedding. Luckily, his large support network of family and friends wouldn't let him succumb to his misery. They decided Franz should have a wedding and a honeymoon anyway- there just wouldn't be a bride at the ceremony, and Franz' travel companion would be his brother, Kurt. During the "honeymoon," Franz reconnected with his brother and began to look at his life with newfound perspective. The brothers decided to leave their old lives behind them. They quit their jobs, sold all their possessions, and traveled around the world, visiting fifty-three countries for the next two years. In Honeymoon With My Brother, Franz recounts this remarkable journey, during which he turned his heartbreak into an opportunity to learn about himself, the world, and the brother he hardly knew.

Download or read book The Best American Travel Writing written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book American Road Trip written by Patrick Flores-Scott and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heartwrenching YA coming of age story about three siblings on a roadtrip in search of healing. With a strong family, the best friend a guy could ask for, and a budding romance with the girl of his dreams, life shows promise for Teodoro “T” Avila. But he takes some hard hits the summer before senior year when his nearly perfect brother, Manny, returns from a tour in Iraq with a devastating case of PTSD. In a desperate effort to save Manny from himself and pull their family back together, T’s fiery sister, Xochitl, hoodwinks her brothers into a cathartic road trip. Told through T’s honest voice, this is a candid exploration of mental illness, socioeconomic pressures, and the many inescapable highs and lows that come with growing up—including falling in love. Christy Ottaviano Books

Download or read book Destinations of a Lifetime written by National Geographic Society (U.S.) and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Plan where, when, and how to plot your adventure with National Geographic's worldwide network of travel experts and insider tips from locals"--Cover.

Download or read book How to Get the Best Travel Photographs written by Fredrik D. Bodin and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: