Download or read book Insight written by Morris Maruice Antonie Dyer and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Young Soldier written by Stephen Augustus and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-01-13 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intelligent and athletic young man from an upper-middle-class family and an affluent suburban town in New Jersey abruptly leaves home. At the age of nineteen, he winds up alone in Las Vegas for the winter. In order to bootstrap himself off the floor of the economy, he enlists in the U.S. Army infantry for the enlistment bonus, the promise of college funds, and an adventure. Over the next four years, the young man serves in uniform on three continents. Initially, the new soldier struggles for a year to measure up. Eventually, he becomes a good endurance athlete, a credible young man, and an effective soldier. The Spartan environment and the draconian discipline of the infantry unit impacts the youth. Alarmed by the debauchery around him, he responds by throwing himself into a rigorous self-improvement program. As a coping mechanism, he develops an intellectual philosophy uniquely suited to the infantry. After the familiarity of the army, getting out and pursuing his goal of attending college is a gut check he passes. The solo adventurer travels the Pacific Rim and Western Europe. Then he goes off to a state university in a small rural town. College is not the utopia the high-minded idealist expected. The new veteran is met with considerable hostility in the classroom and animosity on the campus. After four years in the infantry, the man has become very martial, machine-like, and ideological. Issues of identity are manifold. Unforseen readjustment problems manifest. In the isolation of the infantry battalion he has lost contact with the civilian world, and he cannot fathom the values, thinking, and the lifestyles of the students around him. The new civilian possesses few social skills and less knoledge of domestic life. He is a sort of idiot savant living in a world of book, ideas, and concept. Eventually, his mind bends, and his health breaks. Over the next years, the man endures a spiritual struggle to come to terms with his past, accept his present, and plan for an unexpected sort of future. This story explains the following questions: Where does an extremist come from? What forms the mid of an extremist? How is an extremist defused?

Download or read book Light Weights written by Manta S. Graham and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Life of Rodney Butler written by Robert N Lewis Jr and published by Simply Inspired Words Publishing. This book was released on 2019-05-13 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After going through a difficult childhood, Rodney Butler seems to be the one with it all: a hero father, a hard-working mother, and a beautiful girl who loves him. When tragedy strikes, time after time, Rodney is left to navigate his way out of the pain to reclaim the beautiful life he has created for himself and his family. The Life of Rodney Butler perfectly and relatably illustrates the highs, lows, and perseverance of the human spirit.

Download or read book Veterans written by Richard van Emden and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2006-03-19 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using the veterans own words and photographs, the book brings to life a mixture of their excitement of embarkation for France, their unbound optimism and courage, the agony of the trenches, and numbing fear of going over the top. The fight for survival, the long ordeal of those who were wounded and the ever present grief caused by appalling loss and waste of life make for compelling reading.The veterans give us first hand accounts of stark honesty, as they describe in many cases more freely than ever before about experiences which have lived with them for over 80 years.

Download or read book The Pearly Queen written by Mary Jane Staples and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-10-31 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wonderfully warm, uplifting and moving saga from multi-million copy seller Mary Jane Staples. Perfect for fans of Maggie Ford, Kitty Neale and Katie Flynn. Perfect to settle down with! READERS ARE LOVING THE PEARLY QUEEN! 'I couldn't put it down' - 5 STARS 'I really enjoyed this book from start to finish' - 5 STARS 'Good plot and believable characters. Thoroughly enjoyed this book' - 5 STARS 'Fantastic' - 5 STARS 'A very light and refreshing story!' - 5 STARS ******************************************************************* CAN SHE BE THE MOTHER THEY SO DESPERATELY NEED? The Pearly Queen is really Aunt Edie. Everyone in Camberwell Green loves her Aunt Edie - especially the Andrews family. Jack Andrews is having a tough time. Not long after he came back from the First World War, his wife decides to leave him and their three children to join Father Peter's League of Repenters - never to return. Jack and the children manage as best they can, but things are pretty tough until Aunt Edie turns up. Having failed to convince her cousin, Maud Andrews, to come back, Edie moves in and takes over the Andrews family. For the first time in years life begin to look good again. Aunt Edie: warm, generous, kind, and, above all, their very own Pearly Queen.

Download or read book The Knights of the Elements The Warrior s Path written by J.P. Hilliard and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-09-16 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patrick O'Riely Quinn lives in the small town of Crisalle where he excels in school, spends time with friends, and keeps careful watch over his mom. War is not only a way of life for Patrick's family but a part of their very souls. From a very young age, he was raised to fight and be a leader of soldiers, and he now teeters on the edge of manhood. The family motto is "Duty, Honor, and Country," and Patrick believes in these three virtues wholeheartedly. When he is of age, he is drafted into the army, along with his two best friends, Colin and Tara. On the winding path to war, Patrick and his fellow soldiers meet captivating characters but also creatures that chill the blood. The young man realizes this battle is so much more than weaponry; war is deceit and politics, and Patrick approaches these hurdles with naïve hesitance. Will he become the destined Knight of Light, or will he be killed by one of those he trusts most?

Download or read book Fifty Shades of Gravy A Christian gets Saucy written by Hallee Bridgeman and published by House of Bread Books™. This book was released on 2013-02-07 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifty Shades of Gravy "a Christian Gets Saucy!" is a cookbook wrapped in a parody surrounded by a comedy with a tongue firmly inserted into a cheek – but the recipes are deadly serious and may leave readers licking the gravy boat. Hallee Bridgeman, A.K.A. "Hallee the Homemaker" rides the gravy train to triumph and hilarity with her premiere cookbook, revealing the secrets of the penultimate comfort food – gravy. Fifty Shades of Gravy "a Christian Gets Saucy!" is a cookbook wrapped in a parody surrounded by a comedy with a tongue firmly inserted into a cheek – but the recipes are deadly serious and may leave readers licking the gravy boat. Her famous whole food, real food recipes bathe in luxuriant liquid comfort with recipes that are sure to captivate and enslave any audience. Hallee starts with stocks and broths and then explores every shade of gravy you can whip up. Some recipes are entire meals and some are simple sauces while still others are gravies served alongside a traditional holiday feast. There are meaty gravies, comfort food gravies, vegan gravies, gluten-free gravies, and even chocolate gravies! For any gravy question you were too ashamed to ask, this saucy Christian shares the answer

Download or read book Girl Out Loud written by Emily Gale and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Silent Scream!*Kass Kennedy is nobody's idol. She does forget the lyrics. She's not a gleek. The x factor? Not her! Read her lips: She has the right to remain silent.Just try telling that to her dad. Because he's totally lost it this time, demanding Kass audition for a TV talent show. Which would be slightly less than death-by-embarrassment if Kass could (duh!) actually sing. And if even the smallest part of her craved the spotlight. Stardom is her dad's dream, not hers. But he's so fragile, she's afraid he just might crack if she doesn't go through with his latest, craziest plan.Not helping: Her hopelessly MIA mom. The budding criminal mastermind also known as her kid brother. And amateur shrink Izzy and used-to-be-sweet Char, who've gone all frenemies over a boy in brown boots. (Don't ask.)It's only rock n' roll? If only! Inside, Kass is screaming, but no one is listening. How loud does a girl have to shout to be heard?

Download or read book Help I S xted My Boss written by William Hanson and published by Random House. This book was released on 2023-11-09 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Funny, filthy and fantastic. Cackled from start to finish' - Rylan Clark How do you ask your mate for that £50 back? When is OK to trump in front of your partner? And what should you do if you've accidentally sexted your boss? William and Jordan are from very different worlds. William's an etiquette expert, with his tongue firmly in his teacup and unparalleled knowledge of table linen. Jordan's a TV and radio presenter, the patron saint of Burnley and an expert in all things common. Together they've entertained millions of listeners worldwide with their hit podcast Help I Sexted My Boss. Now, they’ve pooled all of their wisdom on how to get through life’s most awkward moments. From candlelight suppers to picky teas, first dates to flatmate dramas, Help I Sexted My Boss is full of both useful and useless advice. This is your indispensable guide to navigating the trepidation and challenges of modern life. 'Hilarious lads.. and weirdly useful. This generation’s Ant and Dec. If one of them was really posh. Great read' - Vicky Pattison Sunday Times Bestseller, November 2023

Download or read book Subliminism written by Lee Richardson and published by Europa Edizioni. This book was released on 2023-09-22 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is it relevant to describe oneself as a middle-aged man from the cold yet temperate Northeast of England? Father of three and stepfather to one, all of whom keep his world spinning: will such a description win his work benefactors and a brownie point among the readerships – maybe even tempt open a pocket? The author sincerely hopes so because, as you will find in the pages of this volume, he owes his ex-wife a house. But their existence in his life is reward enough and keeps and maintains a heart beating and a gratitude, quite often unexpressed, except for in the ethereal notes you will find, at times, pouring from the pages of this book. SUBLIMINISM is the place where you will find that middle-aged man, dancing alone, loving life, hands to the sky, and just having a bit of moonshine. If you want to know a writer read their book. If you want to know their soul… read them all. According to a well-known theory, since the average age of a cell is about seven years, over that time, all the cells of the body would be regenerated, making each person a whole new individual. Lee Richardson was taught as a child to believe in 7-year cycles, and since then, has added to this theory his own astrological spin with unexpected biographical revelations. Baby Aries was born to grow into the boy who caught butterflies and hunted mice amongst the cornfields beyond his backyard; a young adventurer, always willing to try anything once. The schoolkid Taurus, crammed with the heaviness of curriculum education, first learnt the full weight of societal institutions. The shy teenager Gemini paved with stuttering communication the way for friendships that survived a lifetime – or didn’t – as he suffered the loss of some of those most beloved to him. Adulthood would shine a stage light onto the meaning of everything, as in Cancer’s cycle, his daughter was born in July, protected under the hard shell of his fatherhood, and held against the soft belly of his love. The grown man, a wandering Lion, found his Lioness, and within a few years with the birth of their children they had their Pride and basked in a warm and beautiful sunshine, preparing for marriage. Maturity came with Virgo’s need to cross the i's and dot the t's. And then the wheels fell off, and the man lay in his cell, asking for judgement. It fell on the Libra to balance with feathers and lead as he finished his sentence and felt the bliss of release and the pain of a broken marriage. He wrote a book and then some, his tongue more barbed as he learned that some things can't be swept under and left to fester. As his time approaches and breaches, the middle-aged Scorpio knows that passion and emotion need an outlet and welcomes his 7-year cycle as the most interesting yet.

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Download or read book The Prophecies of a Father written by H.E. Ambassador Eddie M. Turay and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-10-09 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Prophecies of A Father is a remarkable piece of literary work. The writer, His Excellency Ambassador Eddie M. Turay is very sincere and passionate in the presentation of his facts. The facts relate to the culture, traditions, customs and party politics of his country. The writers sincerity and passion revolves around the traditional beliefs and faith of his benevolent father in his ancestral spirits, late Paramount Chief Kande Turay of Sanda Chiefdom. He reveals that the late man was an animist who despite neither believed nor practiced Christianity and Islam, yet he gave him the freedom and support to become a practicing Christian. His father was not only liberal towards the two mainstream religions (Christianity and Islam) but he was a great admirer of the Whitemans education. That was why he gave him his blessings and support to pursue education for which he will ever remain grateful. Paramount Chieftaincy is one of the oldest and respectable political institutions in this part of the African Continent. The writer has thrown enlightening lights on the way it works in the Sanda Chiefdom, Northern Sierra Leone. One more amazing revelation of the book is the prophecies of the writers father. As the title of the book, it is befitting because all that his father prophesied have come to pass. His father did prophesise that the writer will dine and drink with Royalties, Prime Ministers and Presidents at home and abroad, which has come to pass. In terms of his countrys national politics, he paints the picture of the political culture that existed at the time. It bordered on dysfunctional tendencies, which was disturbing to him as an espouser of democracy and social justice. Thus, educated and trained in the ethics of social justice and fairness, the Ambassador was determined to challenge these vices. Ironically, it was his zealousness to challenge them that made him steal the heart of late President Siaka P. Stevens. The President was impressed, so he convinced him to drop his legal practice and become a politician where he would have the opportunity to fully inculcate and defend the values of fair play and social justice as espoused by democratic ethos, particularly at the grassroots levels of the nations politics. The writer skilfully draws the contrasts between the Old and New APC, and above all, the successful leadership of President Ernest Bai Koroma (Leader of the APC). He registers his unwavering support for the New APC Party of which he is a profound member and her admirable leadership. This book is an eye-catching read as well as educative for its sincerity, passion, fun, simple and quality language and buttressed by ideal concepts. HE Ambassador Eddie M. Turays colleagues in the Diplomatic Service, Foreign Office as well as politicians and educational institutions at home and abroad will find this book a handy resource material on Sierra Leone politics.

Download or read book The Cadet Sergeant Major written by C. R. Cummings and published by DoctorZed Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fraternisation was strictly forbidden by the Cadet Policy Manual. As the Company Sergeant Major, one of Graham Kirk's main duties was discipline – especially fraternisation. While he knew the real supervision was the responsibility of the adult Officers of Cadets, he also had a key role to play. The problem was: could he trust them? Follow the story of an army cadet camp and how Graham and his friends cope with the unexpected problems that beset them. For cadets and ex-cadets the detail will inform and provide nostalgic flashbacks. Because this is a story about teenagers, and particularly teenage relationships, there are some sexual references and coarse language. This book is written for young adults and is not suitable for Primary School children.

Download or read book Dad Bod written by Cian Cruise and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brisk, humorous collection of essays that redefines the mythos of fatherhood depicted in film, television, and video games. What do dads tell us about the world? Not your real dad, but dads in general. Dads are everywhere. Lurking in our movies, television shows, and video games. Spouting homespun wisdom and atrocious jokes, wallowing in might-have-beens and back-in-my-days, or rigidly defending the status quo. These fictional dads fuel a myth of fatherhood. What is that myth trying to tell us? And what is it trying to sell us? Dad Bod is a clever, riveting collection of essays about father figures in popular culture. From Gandalf to Homer Simpson, Die Hard to The Mandalorian, these essays unpack the tropes that inform our collective image of fatherhood. Follow Cian Cruise, newly minted dad, as he riffs on the stereotypes and lore of fatherhood, traces a contemporary art history of dads in popular culture, and journeys to the heart of dadness to become a better father. A RARE MACHINES BOOK

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Download or read book Britain s Greatest Generation written by Sue Elliott and published by Random House. This book was released on 2015-04-23 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In association with the flagship BBC2 series. This is the story of the men and women of a truly remarkable generation. Born into a world still reeling from the earth-shattering events of the Great War, they grew up during the appalling economic depression of the 1930s, witnessed the globe tear itself apart again during the Second World War, and emerged from post-war austerity determined to create a new society for their children. It is the story of people who raised their families during the immense social upheaval of the Fifties and Sixties, as the world in which they had grown up changed inexorably. It is the story of the people who shaped the way we live now. Britain's Greatest Generation tells this multi-faceted story through the eye-witness accounts of those who were there, from Japanese prisoner of war Fergus Anckorn to Dame Vera Lynn, from Bletchley Park veteran Jean Valentine to Dad's Army creator Jimmy Perry, and from fighter pilot Tom Neil to the Queen's cousin Margaret Rhodes. Together their testimony creates a vivid, often deeply moving picture of an extraordinary epoch – and the extraordinary people who lived through it.