Download or read book The Heavy Duty Adventures written by M. Buland Burns and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a young man's true story with three basic dimensions. It tells of his adventures with "THE FAMILY" in Newport Beach, California, after leaving a Ph.D. program; his role in the fifties' culture in Southern California; and his problems with alcohol, the solution he sought and his new direction that touches on the inspirational. Take a trip back to the days of crazy jalopies and the birth of rock and roll, as 32-year-old Mike Burns, also known as Heavy Duty, tries to beat the demons of alcohol. This fabulous fifties story about the author is filled with music and cars, and the path he took that turned out to be exciting and bold. Originally from Fargo, North Dakota, author Michael Burns is a retired professor of psychology. He has previously published a book of poetry and art. His inspirations come from e.e. cummings and William Styron. Burns lives in Sun City, California. Publisher's website: www.SBPRA.com/MBulandBurns

Download or read book Heavy Duty Adventures written by with Heather L. Burns M. Buland Burns and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A true story of a man's adventures in Southern California at the time when rock and roll music just started to become popular.

Download or read book Cleg Kelly Arab of the City His Progress and Adventures written by S. R. Crockett and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-19 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: R. Crockett in the book "Cleg Kelly, Arab of the City: His Progress and Adventures" discusses the life and story of a Scottish hero, Cleg Kelly. This book discusses the adventures of a Scottish street child who paved his way to success. The book is a heroic story and upturn of a devoted countryman from grass to grass.

Download or read book Campfire Girls Lake Camp or Searching for New Adventures written by Irene Elliott Benson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-14 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Campfire Girls' Lake Camp; or, Searching for New Adventures encapsulates the spirit of early twentieth-century young adult literature, offering a vivid exploration of adventure, camaraderie, and self-discovery. The collection weaves together a tapestry of narratives that not only delight but serve as a mirror to the societal norms and gender expectations of its time. Showcasing a diversity of literary styles, from suspenseful escapades to reflective introspections, this anthology stands out for its ability to engage the reader in a dialogue with the past, illustrating the evolving nature of youth literature and its role in shaping values and character. Contributions from authors Irene Elliott Benson and Stella M. Francis, prominent figures of their era, lend authenticity and depth to the themes explored within the pages. Both authors bring to life the essence of the Campfire Girls' movement, a testament to the early feminist and progressive educational ideals that sought to empower young women. Through this literary medium, the collection aligns itself with historical and cultural movements aimed at redefining the role of women in society, encouraging independence, courage, and a deep appreciation for nature and community. This anthology is recommended for readers eager to dive into the heart of early young adult fiction, offering a unique glimpse into the lives and adventures of the Campfire Girls. It serves not only as a historical artifact reflecting the societal shifts of the early 20th century but also as a source of inspiration, highlighting the importance of friendship, exploration, and personal growth. For educators, students of literature, and anyone fascinated by the evolution of youth narratives, Campfire Girls' Lake Camp promises a multidimensional reading experience that is both enriching and enlightening.

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Download or read book The Sunlit Summit written by Robin Lloyd-Jones and published by Sandstone Press Ltd. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Hutchison Murray (1913 - 1996) was one of Scotland's most distinguished climbers in the years before and after the Second World War. As a prisoner of war in Italy he wrote his first classic book, Mountaineering in Scotland, on rough toilet paper which was confiscated and destroyed by the Gestapo. The rewritten version was published in 1947 and followed by the, now, equally famous, Undiscovered Scotland. In 1951 he was depute leader to Eric Shipton on the Everest Reconnaissance Expedition, which discovered the eventual successful route which would be climbed by Hilary and Tensing. From the 1960s onwards he was heavily involved in conservation campaigns and his book, Highland Landscape, commissioned by the National Trust for Scotland, identified areas of outstanding beauty that should be protected. It proved to be extremely influential. In 1966 he was awarded an OBE as he pursued a life of service, as is well illustrated by the various posts he held: Commissioner for the Countryside Commission for Scotland (1968-1980); President of the Scottish Mountaineering Club (1962-1964) and of the Ramblers Association Scotland (1966-82); Chairman of Scottish Countryside Activities Council (1967-82); Vice-President of the Alpine Club (1971-72); President of Mountaineering Council of Scotland (1972-75). He was a prolific author but a proper understanding of his life and work requires that we appreciate that his driving force was a quest to achieve inner purification that would lead him to oneness with Truth and Beauty. For many years the climber, author and teacher, Robin Lloyd-Jones (above) has been researching the life and work of Bill Murray and working steadily on this biography. It is not only a triumph of fine writing and interest, but a worthy accolade for this great man.

Download or read book Bridgeforth Bear s Incredible Antarctic Adventure written by David MacGill and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2024-04-26 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘If Parjiter can do it, then so can I!’ declares Bridgeforth Bear, on his spontaneous decision to embark upon a monumental journey—all the way from the Arctic to the Antarctic—to visit his great friend, Parjiter Penguin. Parjiter had, of course, made the reverse trip the previous year, as chronicled in Parjiter Penguin’s Amazing Arctic Adventure. On arrival in the Antarctic, Bridgeforth discovers that Parjiter’s entire penguin colony is on the brink of starvation, due to a calamitous shortage of their vital food supply—krill. The two friends resolve to find the cause of this crisis—but just as the polar bear and penguin are about to begin their mission, they are confronted by an imposing looking husky, named Hershel, who, unexpectedly, offers the welcome assistance of his dog sled team. And so, the unlikeliest of companions—a polar bear, a penguin, and a team of Siberian huskies—set off on an incredible adventure together. During the course of their travels, they will face a life-threatening disaster on the ice-shelf, and encounter unscrupulous criminals, operating in the nearby sea channel. But, will these courageous comrades be just too late to save the penguin colony; or can they overcome those perilous challenges, and prevail against all the odds?

Download or read book The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras written by Jules Verne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an exciting adventure story about an expedition to the North Pole. Captain Hatteras is obsessed with the belief that the sea around the North Pole is unfrozen and is determined to find out. The story charts the adventures of him and his crew as they become stuck in ice and struggle to survive.

Download or read book To Shake the Sleeping Self written by Jedidiah Jenkins and published by Convergent Books. This book was released on 2018 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "On the eve of turning thirty, terrified of being sucked into a life he didn't choose, Jedidiah Jenkins quit his dream job and spent the next sixteen months cycling from Oregon to Patagonia. He chronicled the trip on Instagram, where his photos and ... reflections on life soon attracted hundreds of thousands of followers and got him featured by National Geographic and The Paris Review. In this ... memoir, Jed narrates the adventure that started it all: the people and places he encountered on his way to the bottom of the world, and the internal journey that prompted it"--

Download or read book Adventures on the Wine Route written by Kermit Lynch and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 1990-09-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kermit Lynch's recounting of his experiences on the wine route and in the wine cellars of France takes the reader through the Loire, Bordeaux, the Languedoc, Provence, Northern and Southern Rhone, and the Cote d'Or.

Download or read book Hyperbole and a Half written by Allie Brosh and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times Bestseller “Funny and smart as hell” (Bill Gates), Allie Brosh’s Hyperbole and a Half showcases her unique voice, leaping wit, and her ability to capture complex emotions with deceptively simple illustrations. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Every time Allie Brosh posts something new on her hugely popular blog Hyperbole and a Half the internet rejoices. This full-color, beautifully illustrated edition features more than fifty percent new content, with ten never-before-seen essays and one wholly revised and expanded piece as well as classics from the website like, “The God of Cake,” “Dogs Don’t Understand Basic Concepts Like Moving,” and her astonishing, “Adventures in Depression,” and “Depression Part Two,” which have been hailed as some of the most insightful meditations on the disease ever written. Brosh’s debut marks the launch of a major new American humorist who will surely make even the biggest scrooge or snob laugh. We dare you not to. FROM THE AUTHOR: This is a book I wrote. Because I wrote it, I had to figure out what to put on the back cover to explain what it is. I tried to write a long, third-person summary that would imply how great the book is and also sound vaguely authoritative—like maybe someone who isn’t me wrote it—but I soon discovered that I’m not sneaky enough to pull it off convincingly. So I decided to just make a list of things that are in the book: Pictures Words Stories about things that happened to me Stories about things that happened to other people because of me Eight billion dollars* Stories about dogs The secret to eternal happiness* *These are lies. Perhaps I have underestimated my sneakiness!

Download or read book Dopeworld written by Niko Vorobyov and published by Hodder Paperbacks. This book was released on 2020-07-23 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The police had already taken away the body, but the blood was still fresh on the sidewalk.' Look below the surface of every society, and you'll find somebody selling, buying, and taking drugs. It happens all around us. Even if we don't realise it. In this ground-breaking book, former drug-dealer Niko Vorobyov travels the world attempting to shine a light on the global drug trade. From cocaine farms in South America to the forests of Russia, he speaks to people making the machine work. He meets drug lords, cartel leaders, street dealers and government officials exposing the true scope of the drug industry. Dopeworld is an addictive and intoxicating trip deep into the world of drugs, tracing their emergence and our relationship with them. This is the story of the drug trade as you've never seen before.

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Download or read book The Journey of Self Discovery written by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and published by The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust. This book was released on with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Srila Prabhupada declares, "We don't say that this scientific knowledge is useless. Mechanics, electronics – this is also knowledge. But the central point is atma-jnana – self-knowledge, knowledge of the soul." In these thirty-one essays, talks, and informal conversations, Srila Prabhupada reveals the central point of essential self-knowledge – a knowledge that makes all other knowledge and activities pale in comparison. Brighten your life with the light of self-knowledge and gain a world perspective usually reserved for ascetics and saints.

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Download or read book The Gift of Being Yourself written by David G. Benner and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2015-09-24 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the expanded edition of this profound exploration of Christian identity, David G. Benner illuminates the spirituality of self-discovery. He exposes the false selves that you may hide behind and calls you to discover the true self that emerges from your uniqueness in Christ. Deepen your experience of God through discovering the gift of being yourself.

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