Download or read book Talking Tico written by Joe Baur and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-25 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Costa Rica is one of the most sought after vacation destinations in the Americas with some of the world's most attractive natural surroundings teeming with wildlife. Most visitors spend years saving up for a trip of a lifetime, or perhaps even a honeymoon, but Joe decided to move there for ten months to get a closer look at life in and around Costa Rica. Over the course of his time abroad, Joe brings his experiences to life alongside the history of the region as he travels throughout Costa Rica and its Central American neighborhood with stops in Panama, El Salvador and Guatemala. Xenophobic expatriates, delicious food, vibrant market scenes, an epic battle with Mothra, and inevitable culture clashes all make an appearance in Talking Tico, leaving readers with a new impression of this fascinating region.
Download or read book Side Show written by Loma A. Phegley and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002-10-08 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pervasive evil of the rape and murder of the circus owners only baby girl hangs over the company for years. Was it one of their own? Will he ever be caught? This one death of a little 6-year old blonde angel drives a detective, baffles a seer, frightens all who loved her and causes the suicide of her mother and still another death. There is more than just murder. There is redemption, love, dreams that come true, unlikely accomplishments, happiness, sorrow, and loves that seem impossible, loyalty and yet, will justice ever come to the person or persons unknown who did this murder more than most foul? The mid thirties was a difficult time for most Americans, especially for those who were physical or social misfits. The circus was a perfect haven for such people. It attracted the rif-raff, the talented, the strange, the needy and even the good, and most certainly, the evil. A different kind of "Who Done It."
Download or read book Dilemmas written by Michael Jackson and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2024-12-10 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ingenious ways dilemmas are addressed in non-Western traditions Dilemmas explores some of the most pressing existential problems of our times, from climate change, political conflict, and social injustice, to balancing one’s own needs against those of others. Pushing back against the tendency to think of dilemmas as clear-cut binary choices, renowned anthropologist Michael Jackson shows us some of the ingenious ways that dilemmas are addressed in non-Western thought and oral traditions, as well as in Western philosophy. Drawing on examples from myth, literature, and his extensive ethnographic fieldwork in West Africa and Aboriginal Australia, each of thirteen chapters examines a particular dilemma and how it is experienced, circumvented, or reimagined. From the struggles of the Aboriginal people of Central Australia for land rights to Walter Benjamin’s harrowing journey across the Pyrenees as he fled German-occupied France in 1940; from the story of a suburban family in Aotearoa New Zealand adjusting to life in a commune to the dilemmas of migrants from the Global South trying to reconcile their search for a better life with their longing for home—Jackson interweaves philosophical reflections, insights from his anthropological fieldwork, and individual life stories. In striking a balance between our contradictory impulses to be both apart from and together with others, Jackson makes a case against identitarian essentialism, showing us how the oppositional thinking through which we often frame our contemporary dilemmas may be overcome.
Download or read book Dog Talk written by Harrison Forbes and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2008-09-30 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DOG TALK chronicles Harrison Forbes's life with dogs, from the first bond he formed as a boy with a Belgian Tervuren named Sabina, to the story of Lex, a police dog who attacked his owner's wife, and was redeemed by Harrison's intense love and respect for the breed. Forbes also offers practical aspects of understanding and dealing with whatever type of dog the reader may have. In DOG TALK, the pet owner will find fascinating insights into behavioral problems, as each chapter addresses a different situation or issue. Here are some of Harrison's trademark insights into dog behavior and training: *Energy management is the basis of behavior management : unwanted or aggressive behavior, is often the result of pent-up, frustrated energy *Dog behavior should always be taken in context; a dog that is housetrained in its home isn't necessarily so everywhere else *Every dog's make-up is individual and distinct--:a combination of nature and nurture *Non-verbal communication, structure and clearly delineated limits, and the human-canine bond are basic building blocks in a good relationship *Reasonable expectations are key to an enjoyable pet experience DOG TALK is at times funny, irreverent, insightful, and touching, and it will deepen the reader's understanding of dog behavior and as a result will enable him to approach his own dog in a fresh and motivated way to begin, improve, mend, or strengthen a relationship that can last a lifetime.
Download or read book The Laguna File written by Walter A. Turner and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Laguna File, details the third major case of the teacher turned private investigator, Max Cantu. After he is asked to investigate the home invasion of a once famous, but now reclusive movie star, living in Laguna Beach, Max finds there is very little to go on, since his well-known client demands her privacy and refuses to allow him to involve the police. Even though he has a suspect in his sights - proving his guilt presents a formidable challenge, not to mention considerable legwork. Venturing into the world of tattoo parlors, surfing, stolen identify and greed, eventually leads to murder.
Download or read book The Hidden Hand written by Sophia Eggleston and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2019-03-25 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They were strong enough to die that I might be forced to seek God's hand for my sanity in life and live. Today, I know the richness confessed with our mouths as children is the richness that God has bestowed upon me in His "Great Grace" through my intimate relationship with Him. If all in this life I have is Christ Jesus, our dream has been fulfilled. Thank you, Lord. Deuteronomy 30:14 is the story of my life: "But the word is very much unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart that thou mayest do it." A true story of murder, revenge, and redemption in one woman's life on all levels of the judicial system and her message of deliverance. This book is about the experience of Sophia Eggleston's journey from the underworld into the threshold of the afterworld. It is about how the unseen hand of the Almighty Creator – behind the scenes of a perilous and danger–laden life – led, guided, and protected a non–giver–upper, a determined workhorse type of young woman, through it all to a new life of freedom, hope, peace, and service to help her fellow man.
Download or read book Tico s Tales written by Kristi Eldridge and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2019-05-09 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tico, a lonely little goat, without warning moved to a new home at a horse rescue ranch! From having no friends to boredom and sleeping all day, Tico is excited with his new surroundings and decides to become the best friend of all the new horses in his life. Some horses are friendly and skilled, and some are deeply afraid and even physically damaged, but Tico brings his big heart and humor to good use in helping his new horse and people family while learning how to really enjoy life! If you loved Charlotte’s Web, you’ll find that Tico’s story is one terrific story!
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Costa Rica written by Rough Guides and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 710 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This in-depth coverage of Costa Rica's local attractions, sights, and restaurants takes you to the most rewarding spots-from San José to the Arenal Volcano and the Corcovado rain forest-and stunning color photography brings the land to life on the pages. The locally based Rough Guides author team introduces the best places to stop and explore, and provides reliable insider tips on topics such as driving the roads, taking walking tours, or visiting local landmarks. You'll find special coverage of history, art, architecture, and literature, and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each area in this fascinating country. The Rough Guide to Costa Rica also unearths the best restaurants, nightlife, and places to stay, from backpacker hostels to beachfront villas and boutique hotels, and color-coded maps feature every sight and listing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Costa Rica.
Download or read book Separation written by A. Louise Yarborough and published by Hillcrest Publishing Group. This book was released on 2010 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you separate your reality from everyone else's? When we first meet Sable Gaines she is attending an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, where she admits to being there solely for the benefit of her mother-an overbearing elitist-and her best friend, Mikeen. She vehemently denies having a problem - at least not a drinking problem. While at the meeting, Sable confesses to having frequent encounters with her father, who just happens to have been dead for nearly a month. Sable offers this information up freely-simply trying to make sense of the world through what is tangible and what is not. But she quickly begins to wonder what the others at the meeting must think of her while deciding what she thinks of herself. Through "Separation" we come to meet a preacher who tells Sable that she is one of the rare individuals able to see into the spirit world-in fact, according to her Uncle, Tico Gaines, it is a family trait that her grandmother possessed as well. However, even more amazingly, Sable finds she can communicate with inanimate objects. As a result of her father's death, Sable and her Uncle Tico find themselves investigating the murder along with the local police department. Will Sable's unique powers serve to aid in the investigation, or will they reveal too much and leave Sable a wreck, simply looking for her next drink?
Download or read book One Foot in Front of the Other written by Ann Webb and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ann Webb shares her amazing true story of becoming homeless in Paris after a European vacation goes...
Download or read book Yemaya s Belly written by Quiara Alegría Hudes and published by Dramatists Play Service, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE STORY: A Cuban boy is born into a humble farming family, but after his first taste of cold Coca-Cola, he dreams of a world beyond his family's meager acre. Naively yearning to meet the President of America, the play follows his epic journey i
Download or read book A Tale of the Nine Lands written by J. K. F. Sandham and published by Elderworld Studios. This book was released on 2024-03-23 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The magic within will set you free… Spread your wings through the fire and fly… Powerless and weak, humans and dwarves have suffered under the whip and wand of giants and witches for centuries. Built upon the blood of slaves, the Nine Lands is a world of unimaginable wealth and power, but something is shifting on the mythical continent. An ancient, forgotten magic stirs in the veins of those bound by its evil chains. Brought together by fate, an unlikely trio holds the key to release the Nine Lands from the shadows. Theo, a young, rebellious human slave, searches for courage to free the ones he loves. When the cruel taskmaster harbours a sinister affection for his best friend, they must find a way to escape the prison they have always called home. Ash, a palace servant, finds her mere thoughts can kill those who hurt her. She only wished the apple was poisoned. So how did the prince die? Exiluk, a horned keradin, should return home. But the Nine Lands call to him for one last adventure that threatens to darken his destiny. Abandoning his humble upbringing, he is entranced by the treasures of the Nine Lands. On separate journeys connected by destiny, the three must face their inner shadows and draw on their deepest powers to spread their wings and fly… In A Tale of the Nine Lands, discover the uprising of ancient magic that could topple the empires of witches and giants once and for all. Read J. K. F. Sandham’s debut novel in the Elderworld series.
Download or read book Double Dead written by Gary Hardwick and published by Gary Hardwick. This book was released on 2011-03 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesse King is an assistant district attorney in Detroit who takes comfort in taking dangerous criminals off the streets. When Detroit's mayor, Harris Yancy, is murdered, authorities implicate his mistress, Ramona Blake. Ramona had been with Yancy before he died and, worse, fled the scene with Yancy's locked briefcase. Enter Jesse King, who becomes convinced that Ramona is innocent and, when he launches his own investigation, is accused of Yancy's murder. While hunting the real killer, Jesse goes on the run, searching for the truth in Detroit's violence-ridden streets.
Download or read book Imago written by James Lampasona and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2019-04-06 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rival companies TerraLuna and MoonCorp have been competing for the first vacation destination on the lunar surface, with TerraLuna well in the lead. After an accident damages TerraLuna, MoonCorp CEO Stan Duncan makes a bold move to start construction of their resort using technologies on hold for safety testing. Charlie Porter’s historic advances in solar technologies have been tabled for secrecy, and he has been recently laid off. His friend Nick Nicholas, also working for MoonCorp, has developed an untested lunar meteorite defense technology that is revisited in the wake of TerraLuna’s accident. The young friends are rehired as construction begins on the safer, better choice for lunar vacations—MoonCorp. Gerhard Steele, TerraLuna’s CEO, is angry and jealous that his multibillion-dollar resort is bordering on ruin. After an unsuccessful attempt to buy the new defense tech from his rival, he employs Leslie Davis to infiltrate the MoonCorp organization and steal information usable on the disabled TerraLuna for its lunar defense. During this time, we learn that the damage caused to TerraLuna is due to a strangely undetected space-faring rock that crashed into the resort. Nick and Charlie are in communication with their friend Ed Zonic, who also works in TerraLuna. With his help, they begin to piece together the additional biological problems caused by the incident in the form of the appearance of a volatile insect infestation that challenges the very existence of life on Earth.
Download or read book Abielia written by Anthony Chylik and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-04-19 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abielia was born and raised in Heaven. She tried to be good, but could not always control herself. Now, cast out from Heaven, Abielia finds herself exiled to Earth to live life as a mortal, to try to earn her way back home. Aided by a human ally named Myra, she will pit herself against the forces trying to block her path, both from human and supernatural sources. Will she be strong enough to once again feel Heaven's grace or will she fall under the Dark Lord's influences?
Download or read book Harlequin Superromance September 2014 Bundle 2 of 2 written by Jennifer Lohmann and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlequin Superromance brings you three new novels for one great price, available now! Experience powerful relationships that deliver a strong emotional punch and a guaranteed happily ever after. This Harlequin Superromance bundle includes Winning Ruby Heart by Jennifer Lohmann, More Than A Rancher by Claire McEwen and Desert Heat by Kathleen Pickering. Enjoy more story and more romance from Harlequin Superromance with 6 new novels every month!
Download or read book Blood on The Border written by GARY VAN HAAS and published by Club Lighthouse Publishing. This book was released on 2015-06-17 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BLOOD ON THE BORDER is a hot major news topic about the Juarez Drug Cartel and DEA agents trying to stop them in a wild, hard edge, fast-paced action thriller.Lead DEA agent ‘Hank Farris’ heads a blood-bath mission to clean up the corrupt, dangerous El Paso/Juarez border after many Drug Cartel member’s beheadings and then the killing Hank’s own daughter. In his search for the killers, he comes across a bizarre Davidian cult, where kids are dying from drug overdoes in a supposed ‘closed community’ where it’s not supposed to be happening. Slowly a deep, dark secret unfolds, revealing the truth about the hidden inside operations of the Cartel.
