Download or read book Crooked Sidewalks written by Ronald P. Carr and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2019-03-15 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every life is a story, and every story a journey. We are born, our story begins, and life happens. Each story develops over time from infancy through adulthood and from changes due to choices we make and many times by events over which we have no control. How our story ends is determined by how we react to those events. It is the life’s lessons and what we learn from them that help us grow, gain experience and wisdom, and move us along our journey. We decide if we are in charge of our destiny or if destiny is in charge of us. We drift aimlessly, or we paddle in the direction of our goals. Crooked Sidewalks will guide you as you tell your own story.

Download or read book The Cruise Ship Phenomenon in North America written by Brian J. Cudahy and published by Cornell Maritime Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cudahy (an independent scholar with a PhD in philosophy and a passion for transportation) looks at the early days of the cruise ship industry and discusses contemporary cruise ship design, cruise markets, and the evolution of the burgeoning, recreation-oriented business. Coverage also includes the challenges of managing cruise lines and regulations governing the industry. A detailed appendix presents an instant history of the major cruise line ships, including notes on specifications, builders, registry, and passenger capacity. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Download or read book Sea of Heartbreak written by J.R. Williams and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2016-11-03 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sea of Heartbreak is a story set in 1977. Jack Thorne and his high school sweetheart, Sarah Long, wanted to be married one year after high school. Unfortunately, the world got in the way when Jack decided to enlist in the US Navy. He was looking for a career and thought the military could teach him just that. He and Sarah wanted to pursue the American dream. The book follows Jack’s four years in the navy. Jack excels in the military and enjoyed the adventures. Yet he was desperately in love with Sarah Long. Jack’s childhood best friend and fellow sailor, Mike Farmer, has been Jack’s devoted friend. Mike is the outgoing one with a girl in every port. So unlike Jack in that way. The two of them work as a team. They have an extremely close brotherhood and always guard each other’s back. But for Sarah Long, it is hell on the home front. She is going to college and working a full-time job just to pass the time away. She struggles seeing friends get married and others dating, always staying faithful to the love of her life. But it’s hard when you only get one phone call on the weekend and have to deal with deployments lasting several months. About the time Jack’s four years are up, he volunteers for a dangerous mission in war-torn Lebanon in 1981 during the Lebanese Revolution. He comes home a different man than when he left four years ago. Sarah is trying to live with the new man that is fighting the ghosts that haunt him. She is searching for answers to their problem. Little did Jack Thorne know this was the beginning of the war on terror that the world has denied.

Download or read book Broken Border written by James Fleming and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-05-14 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kim Jon Il holds an iron grip over North Korea, and the world can only wonder what the secretive leader is doing within his borders. The deputy director of the CIA, Bob Wells, intends to discover the truth. He knows that if he doesnt, the world could see an attack similar to 9/11, or even worse. With the countrys security at stake, and confidence in the intelligence agency shaken, he cant allow such a disaster. The only person qualified to find out what the North Koreans are doing is Dr. Jon London, but the former operative turned his back on clandestine assignments two years ago. Now, he shares a quiet life as a university professor with the love of his life, Dr. Kim Lake, who knows nothing about his connection to the CIA. Suddenly, London finds himself enmeshed in a life he thought hed left behind. Hell journey all over the world and enter a land that hardly anyone knows anything about in his efforts to thwart disaster in Broken Border.

Download or read book Dark Soul written by David Longhorn and published by Scare Street. This book was released on 2020-08-17 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: True love never dies… The island of Sainte Isabel seems like a tropical paradise. But Sara Hansen sees a different side to her beautiful home. A sinister legacy of bloodshed and death haunts the crystal blue shores. And her husband is still missing… swept away by the spectral vessel known as the Devil Ship. Struggling to keep her dive resort in business, Sara has no time to mourn her loss. But as she tries to put the past behind her, she finds herself plagued by terrible nightmares. Visions of drowned sailors and rotting corpses haunt her waking hours. And a sinister voice calls to her from the sea… Lemaitre, the spirit of a brutal pirate, and captain of the Devil Ship, draws her to him. As more guests vanish from the island, Sara unearths a dark ritual, cast hundreds of years in the past. The soul of Lemaitre’s lover, Catherine, seeks a new body to occupy. Enlisting the help of a local priestess, Sara must wage a spiritual battle against the undead forces that seek to control her. But as the Devil Ship prepares to sail once more, its captain vows to reclaim his lost love. And he will possess her.

Download or read book Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 1388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set sail and dive into Europe's magnificent port cities with Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports! Inside you'll find: Rick's expert advice on making the most of your time on a cruise and fully experiencing each city, with thorough coverage of 23 ports of call Practical travel strategies including how to choose and book your cruise, adjust to life on board on the ship, and save money Self-guided walks and tours of each port city so you can hit the best sights, sample authentic cuisine, and get to know the culture, even with a short amount of time Essential logistics including step-by-step instructions for arriving at each terminal, getting into town, and finding necessary services like ATMs and pharmacies Rick's reliable tips and candid advice on how to beat the crowds, skip lines, and avoid tourist traps Helpful reference photos throughout and full-color maps of each city Useful tools like mini-phrasebooks, detailed instructions for any visa requirements, hotel and airport recommendations for cruise access cities, and what to do if you miss your ship Full list of coverage: Provence, Marseille, Toulon and the Port of La Seyne-sur-Mer, Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Villefrance-sur-Mer, Cap Ferrat, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, the Port of Livorno, Rome, the Port of Civitaveccia, Naples, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Herculaneum, the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Split, Dubrovnik, Athens, the Port of Piraeus, Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Olympia and the Port of Katakolo, Crete and the Port of Heraklion, Rhodes, Istanbul, Ephesus, and The Port of Kusadasi Maximize your time and savor every moment in port with Rick's practical tips, thoughtful advice, and reliable expertise. Heading north? Pick up Rick Steves Scandinavian & Northern European Cruise Ports.

Download or read book A Supposedly Fun Thing I ll Never Do Again written by David Foster Wallace and published by Back Bay Books. This book was released on 2009-11-23 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These widely acclaimed essays from the author of Infinite Jest -- on television, tennis, cruise ships, and more -- established David Foster Wallace as one of the preeminent essayists of his generation. In this exuberantly praised book -- a collection of seven pieces on subjects ranging from television to tennis, from the Illinois State Fair to the films of David Lynch, from postmodern literary theory to the supposed fun of traveling aboard a Caribbean luxury cruiseliner -- David Foster Wallace brings to nonfiction the same curiosity, hilarity, and exhilarating verbal facility that has delighted readers of his fiction, including the bestselling Infinite Jest.

Download or read book Research Paper PNW written by and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tourism and Its Effects on Southeast Alaska Communities and Resources written by Lee K. Cerveny and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Fires of Remorse written by Carl Miller and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine a middle-aged man with a solid career, beautiful wife and a waterfront home in sunny South Florida. Picture also, a gorgeous ophthalmologist with a beachfront condo, her own thriving practice and a bevy of rich friends sharing her life in the fast lane. You would have thought they had won life's lottery. Wanting for nothing, intoxicated by pleasure and devoid of pain. It's a natural assumption that would be wrong. Ugly intruders, like wantonness and jealousy, infect perfect worlds. Uninvited yet inevitable guests that fuel the furnaces of hate and stoke the fires of remorse. What transpires isn't pretty. Is it deserved? No one can say. Who can judge without walking in their shoes? The friction of life tends to callous souls and distort judgment. Without the slightest notion that they took a wrong turn down a dangerous path, they plod on, to ruination.

Download or read book Danger from Fifty Feet Below written by Dini Duclos and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After living more than twenty years in the dreary Pacific Northwest climate, my friend Carol and I headed to the Caymans. This trip proved to be different than any other, as it marked the start of a new phase of my life underwater. With pristine water, beautiful fish, and intricate coral at my fingertips, I officially caught the scuba diving bug. As I reveled in the glorious undersea world and one dive turned into several hundred, I had no idea that my relatively calm life would soon be tossed upside down while on a trip to Kona, Hawaii. The excursion began so innocently. I spotted an unusual rock during a dive in Kona, stuck it in my pocket, and forgot about it until we returned home. Suddenly, strange events began to occur as I handled my "special rock" and shared it with others. Perplexed, I began researching the rock not knowing that very soon, Carol and I would be running for our lives, pursued by higher-ups at a large pharmaceutical company who wanted what we had and were willing to do everything in their power to acquire it. This fast-paced, deep-sea adventure shares the story of an intriguing find from Hawaiian waters and how it changed my life forever.

Download or read book Pier Pressure written by Dorothy Francis and published by Untreed Reads. This book was released on 2016-03-14 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keely Moreno's foot reflexology courses never taught her how to deal with a corpse. After finally breaking free from her abusive ex-husband, Keely is pursuing a new career in Key West. All goes well until she reports to the home of her wealthy patient, Margaux Ashford, and finds her dead—killed by a bullet later found to have been fired from Keely's own gun.

Download or read book The Cruise Ship Lost My Daughter written by Morgan Mayer and published by Indigo Dot Press. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “a compelling detective duo”—Kirkus Reviews “readers will fall in love with the eccentric (and aptly-named) couple…they light up the pages.”—The BookLife Prize Never underestimate a sleuthing octogenarian… After weeks of no answers from the authorities, Sheila and Shane McShane, a spry and tenacious octogenarian couple from New Hampshire, board the magnificent Celestial of the Seas to look for their daughter on the same British Isles cruise she went missing from six weeks before. Guided by Sheila’s intuition and Shane’s logic, they uncover clues about Shanna’s disappearance, but the closer they come to the truth, the greater the danger, including from a mysterious stranger. Drawn from a British Isles cruise with the author’s parents, The Cruise Ship Lost My Daughter is a cozy mystery full of humor and heart, one that takes the reader on a spirited caper from Scotland to Belgium and sails into the real-life world of art.

Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line 2024 written by Erin Foster and published by The Unofficial Guides. This book was released on 2023-12-05 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Save time and money with in-depth reviews, ratings, and details from the trusted source for a successful Disney Cruise Line vacation. Planning a Disney Cruise Line (DCL) trip is a big deal. It’s too important to be left to chance, so put the best-selling independent guidebook to the DCL in your hands and take control of your vacation. Make every minute and every dollar count with this no-nonsense, consumer-oriented guide to the best (and worst) of Disney’s ships and itineraries. The Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line 2024 explains how the DCL works and how to use that knowledge to stay ahead of the crowd. Authors Erin Foster, Len Testa, and Ritchey Halphen know that you want your vacation to be anything but average, so they employ an expert team of researchers to find the secrets, the shortcuts, and the bargains that are sure to make your vacation exceptional! Find out what’s available in every category, ranked from best to worst, and get detailed plans to make the most of your time on and off your cruise ship. Choose the right stateroom, eat at the best restaurants, find top-notch children’s activities, and experience all the can’t-miss excursions—including those offered at Castaway Cay, one of the best vacation islands in the Caribbean. The guide also provides full coverage of the Disney-run European river cruises and includes itinerary and port guides. Stay in the know on the latest updates and changes on the DCL. Here’s what’s NEW in the 2024 book: Take in advice for first-time cruisers: money-saving strategies, packing tips and other pre-trip preparation, preferred ships and itineraries, and how to hit the deck running your first day onboard Utilize suggestions for deciding whether a Disney cruise or a Walt Disney World vacation is the better choice for your family Find out the scoop on different stateroom types and how to choose the best room for your needs Get updates on post-COVID changes to health and safety protocols Read detailed descriptions of DCL’s ports of call around the world, including the newest home port at Ft. Lauderdale Learn about Castaway Cay, DCL’s private Bahamian island Uncover news about Disney’s second private island: Lighthouse Point Get expanded coverage and unbiased opinions about DCL’s expanding fleet, including the brand-new Disney Wish and Disney Treasure Enjoy discussion of Adventures by Disney river cruises and how they compare with DCL cruises Find the latest details about DCL’s new itineraries, changes to DCL’s loyalty rewards program, and more Make the right choices to give your family a vacation they’ll never forget. The Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line 2024 is your key to planning a perfect stay. Whether you’re putting together your annual trip or preparing for your first visit, this book gives you the insider scoop on staterooms, dining, children’s activities, shopping, entertainment, and more.

Download or read book Cruise Ships written by Philip S. Dawson and published by Conway Maritime Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the first commercial cruises began in the 1840s, ships have evolved into one of the world's most sophisticated, specialized, complex, and expensive type of vessel. The large modern purpose-built cruise ships of the 1930s, the German KdF ships Wilhelm Gustloff and Robert Ley emerged as prototypes for carrying a mass-market clientele. At the other end of the scale, the exquisite 1927-built Norwegian cruise yacht Stella Polaris represents a smaller, elite type of vessel offering the ultimate in luxury. In the postwar years, the two ends of the industry have expanded dramatically and the myriad of ships built are described in detail. Analyses of design influences, descriptions of interior layouts, exterior design, machinery requirements, and cruising grounds

Download or read book Mexico Time written by P X Duke and published by P X Duke. This book was released on with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jim Nash wants to put his past behind him, but in order to do that, he has to remove himself from the present. His quick trip down the Baja is beginning to look like he overstayed his welcome on a vacay from hell. He’s riding around in an armor-plated van when a teenage stowaway jumps on board. He can’t get rid of her, and now he’s stuck babysitting, too. If that isn’t enough, the go-fast panga he borrowed in Todos Santos is on the hot sheet with the cartels. He has a remedy for that tucked away on board that involves an RPG and someone who knows how to use it. He discovers his teenage ward hanging upside-down in a Cabo San Lucas bar. She was supposed to be homeward-bound on an airplane. Not to be outdone, the teenager discovers Jim in flagrante delicto with a cartel woman intent on stealing every dollar he has amassed over the years. With the banks closed and nowhere to turn, he’s forced to rely on his own devices and those of his young ward. He’s resolved to get her home safely, even if she doesn’t want to go on her own. She is insisting on leaving with the one that brought her, and that’s Jim Nash. A cartel gunfight on a Cabo pier has made the news back home, and now Maddie Spence, his partner, is itching to get her hands on Jim, too. She recognized him as one of the stars in the video with two other women. The only trouble is, until he made the news, she had no idea where he was. That’s not a pressing problem for Jim, though. At least, not yet. Jim still has to make his way north by sea and by land to the border and home.

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