Download or read book Wide Open World written by John Marshall and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For readers of Three Cups of Tea; Eat, Pray, Love; and Wild comes the inspiring story of an ordinary American family that embarks on an extraordinary journey. Wide-Open World follows the Marshall family as they volunteer their way around the globe, living in a monkey sanctuary in Costa Rica, teaching English in rural Thailand, and caring for orphans in India. There’s a name for this kind of endeavor—voluntourism—and it might just be the future of travel. Oppressive heat, grueling bus rides, backbreaking work, and one vicious spider monkey . . . Best family vacation ever! John Marshall needed a change. His twenty-year marriage was falling apart, his seventeen-year-old son was about to leave home, and his fourteen-year-old daughter was lost in cyberspace. Desperate to get out of a rut and reconnect with his family, John dreamed of a trip around the world, a chance to leave behind, if only just for a while, routines and responsibilities. He didn’t have the money for resorts or luxury tours, but he did have an idea that would make traveling the globe more affordable and more meaningful than he’d ever imagined: The family would volunteer their time and energy to others in far-flung locales. Wide-Open World is the inspiring true story of the six months that changed the Marshall family forever. Once they’d made the pivotal decision to go, John and his wife, Traca, quit their jobs, pulled their kids out of school, and embarked on a journey that would take them far off the beaten path, and far out of their comfort zones. Here is the totally engaging, bluntly honest chronicle of the Marshalls’ life-altering adventure from Central America to East Asia. It was no fairy tale. The trip offered little rest, even less relaxation, and virtually no certainty of what was to come. But it did give the Marshalls something far more valuable: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to conquer personal fears, strengthen family bonds, and find their true selves by helping those in need. In the end, as John discovered, he and his family did not change the world. It was the world that changed them. Praise for Wide-Open World “Marshall’s use of rich details locates readers firmly in each time and place, enabling them to sense the adventure, wonder and joy he experienced in his surroundings and in watching his children grow into hardworking, more responsible teens, as well as the frustrations and disappointments he and his family inevitably encountered along the way. A great armchair adventure that should inspire others to consider voluntourism as a way to help others and see the world.”—Kirkus Reviews “Each new location combines beautiful scenery with a dose of sentiment, a good deal of humor, and some heartfelt consideration of the human condition. . . . His philosophy may not fit everyone and the ending is bittersweet, but this is an enticing call to service.”—Publishers Weekly “Wide-Open World is an adventure made up of countless small moments of human connection. It’s an armchair travelogue that may well inspire you to do good off the beaten path.”—BookPage “For anyone who has ever imagined what it would be like to pack up, unplug, pull the kids out of school, and travel around the world, this volunteer adventure is your ticket. Wide-Open World will move, engage, and inspire you, even if you never leave the couch.”—Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train

Download or read book The Time Travel Trap written by Dan Jolley and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! You are caught in a time machine! How will you escape the perils of the past and the frights of the future? Every Twisted Journeys® graphic novel lets you control the action by choosing which path to follow. Which twists and turns will your journey take?

Download or read book Drama Lessons written by Judith Ackroyd and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drama Lessons: Ages 7-11 offers an exciting and varied range of tried and tested lessons which have been tailor-made for the busy primary Key Stage 2 teacher.

Download or read book Time Travel Therapy written by Clare Chu and published by Gigaverse Press. This book was released on 2024-03-16 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step right up to the therapy session of a lifetime, where your past isn’t just a memory, it’s a playground. This anointed guidebook into chronomanipulation offers you the once-in-an-eon chance to tweak, nudge, and outright bulldoze through those pesky regrets that have been cluttering your life. Ever thought a tiny tweak in your past could catapult you into a utopian present, or at least fix that horrendous haircut from senior prom? Under the compassionate guidance of Dr. Tamara Warp, discover the exhilarating, potentially universe-altering, but always entertaining world of therapeutic time travel. From rekindling lost loves with the finesse of a rom-com protagonist to altering career paths with the precision of a bull in a china shop, you’ll embark on a journey of rediscovery, hilarity, and occasional temporal misdemeanors. But wait, there’s more! Not only does this handy guide promise a whirlwind tour of your own personal “could-have-beens,” it delivers a masterclass in why some things are better left in the history books. From learning how not to cause a paradox that unravels the fabric of reality to mastering the art of not freaking out when historical figures won’t stick to the script, this guide has got you covered. So if you’re ready to dive headfirst into the chaos of changing the past for a possibly better, potentially weirder future, Dr. Tamara Warp is here to push you off the ledge with a wink and the reassurance that what happens in the past doesn’t always necessarily stay there.

Download or read book A Time Travel Dialogue written by John W. Carroll and published by Open Book Publishers. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is time travel just a confusing plot device deployed by science fiction authors and Hollywood filmmakers to amaze and amuse? Or might empirical data prompt a scientific hypothesis of time travel? Structured on a fascinating dialogue involving a distinguished physicist, Dr. Rufus, a physics graduate student and a computer scientist this book probes an experimentally supported hypothesis of backwards time travel – and in so doing addresses key metaphysical issues, such as causation, identity over time and free will. The setting is the Jefferson National Laboratory during a period of five days in 2010. Dr. Rufus’s experimental search for the psi-lepton and the resulting intractable data spurs the discussion on time travel. She and her two colleagues are pushed by their observations to address the grandfather paradox and other puzzles about backwards causation, with attention also given to causal loops, multi-dimensional time, and the prospect that only the present exists. Sensible solutions to the main puzzles emerge, ultimately advancing the case for time travel really being possible. A Time Travel Dialogue addresses the possibility of time travel, approaching familiar paradoxes in a rigorous, engaging, and fun manner. It follows in the long philosophical tradition of using dialogue to present philosophical ideas and arguments, but is ground breaking in its use of the dialogue format to introduce readers to the metaphysics of time travel, and is also distinctive in its use of lab results to drive philosophical analysis. The discussion of data that might decide whether time is one-dimensional (one timeline) or multi-dimensional (branching time) is especially novel.

Download or read book Are You Ready for the SAT and ACT 2nd Edition written by The Princeton Review and published by Princeton Review. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's never too soon to start preparing for the SAT and ACT. From the experts at The Princeton Review, this book helps ambitious 7th, 8th, and 9th graders build the critical reading skills they need to succeed on both tests and beyond! Whether or not you like it, the truth is that scoring well on standardized tests is undeniably important in today's academic environment. The SAT and ACT verbal portions test important reading comprehension skills that many students are unprepared for—or need extra help with. In this book, The Princeton Review brings you a focused, strategic approach to improving crucial reading skills for both exams. Inside, you'll find: A Strategic Approach to Sharpening Your Skills • Zero in on specific wording to unlock hidden info • Pinpoint the primary purpose of reading passages • Analyze source texts, brainstorm, and compose your essays to best effect Fun, Engaging Activities and Drills • Identify the "puzzle pieces" that make up words • Decpiher unfamiliar vocabulary with context clues • Tackle practice SAT and ACT essay prompts This book has been specially formatted for on-screen viewing with cross-linked questions, answers, and explanations.

Download or read book Time Shadows written by Deborah D. Moore and published by Permuted Press+ORM. This book was released on 2017-06-12 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A woman must fix what a sorceress has wrought. First stop: the Titanic. A mind-bending time-travel adventure from the author of The Journal series. Morgan, a powerful 800-year-old sorceress, wants to make amends for the bad things she’s done during her long life. She has perfected a spell that opens a gateway to the past; the only problem is that she can’t return to a time she’s already lived through. If she does, both her younger spirit and her current form would cease to exist. The only solution is to convince someone to travel back for her—someone that wouldn’t be missed if things went wrong. Sage Aster doesn’t really believe that Morgan can send her back to the past, so as payment for the kindness Morgan showed her when she was homeless and alone, Sage agrees to the time travel experiment. She is then stunned to find herself transported back to 1912 aboard the doomed Titanic. Again and again Sage is sent back to different timelines, never quite knowing what she is supposed to accomplish—or how to make things right.

Download or read book Aret written by Brian Johnson and published by Blackstone Publishing. This book was released on 2023-11-14 with total page 647 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AN INSTANT PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER “This book will change your life. And, if enough of us commit, it will change the world.” — Phil Stutz, MD, bestselling author of The Tools, featured in the Netflix documentary, Stutz In Areté, Brian Johnson integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools to, as per the sub-title of the book, help you activate your Heroic potential and fulfill your destiny. If you asked the ancient stoic philosophers how to live a good life, they’d answer you in a single word: Areté. We translate Areté as “virtue” or “excellence” but the word has a deeper meaning—something closer to being your best self moment to moment to moment. Phil Stutz, MD, the author of The Tools, who was featured in the Netflix documentary called Stutz, wrote the foreword to the book. He says: “What Brian has developed is much more than a bunch of coping mechanisms for the over-stressed modern person; although that would be an improvement for most of us. He’s developed a training program for the soul. Commit to this training and you will gain the ability to transmute your biggest problems, your darkest days, into unstoppable courage, endless enthusiasm, and an unshakable faith in the future. This book will change your life. And, if enough of us commit, it will change the world.”

Download or read book Gettysburg written by Ron Kohler and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What lessons do we learn from the Battle of Gettysburg? What are the leadership principles that emerge out of contest that transcends time and space? Abraham Lincoln in his Gettysburg Address said, “that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to the cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion.” This book deals with leadership principles that apply across different venues of leadership including; Church leadership, government, military and business. The Battle of Gettysburg is the largest battle ever fought on American soil. Gettysburg was a pivotal battle that shaped the outcome of the war and reshaped American culture. What can our forefathers teach us across the dusty pages of history that help us as a modern culture today? For the clear eye there are many lessons to learn from history. A failure to learn these lessons means that we will only repeat our mistakes of the past.

Download or read book Drama Lessons for Five to Eleven Year Olds written by Judith Ackroyd and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drama Lessons offers an exciting and varied range of tried and tested lessons, carefully planned and easy-to-follow, tailor-made for the busy primary teacher. Non-drama-specialists will find the book especially helpful, while specialists will welcome a lesson collection for their own or colleagues' use. For each lesson plan, essential resources and timing information are given, along with helpful suggestions for differentiation and follow-up activities. The lessons cover most curriculum areas, including English (especially Speaking and Listening), History, Science and Numeracy. For teachers, here - for the first time - is a book which just contains lesson plans to pick up and teach. Drama Lessons will also give student teachers a flying start in their school placements.

Download or read book Adventures of a Time Traveling Hippie Surfer written by Brian Jarvis and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-06-15 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Time Travel Is Real? For Brian, the "Time Traveling Hippie Surfer", Time Travel is pure fact! It turns out that the exact center of "Time the Universe and All Things" is a Yellow Pole that sits about a mile or so behind his house in the coastal pine forest of North Carolina. Our narrator, "Brian" is living in the year 1974, until he stumbles upon the Yellow Pole, the Dome of Time and the Keeper of Time, "Carl the First". Carl takes him 65,000,000 years back in time to watch the prehistoric dinosaurs. That Time Trip changed Brian''s world forever; he begins his new life as a "Time Traveler". Sandra is the only other time traveler in the universe. She is the perfect "California Surfer Girl", a tall tan blonde who can't resist "Zapping" around in time with the "Boys". This fantastic odyssey is narrated by the Hippie Surfer Dude riding the Cosmic Waves of Time.

Download or read book Eidetic 42 written by Dilip Bhatt and published by Writersgram. This book was released on 2022-01-11 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A novella narrating the "true story" of a time traveler during the times of Covid-19 lock down. It is not easy to stay home in isolation, but with the ability to travel back in time the narrator escapes the lock down to go see the past, carefully, not changing anything, as much as possible.

Download or read book Chip s Time Traveling Adventures A Journey to Health written by Harper Starlight and published by Ra' Sean Blyden. This book was released on 2024-08-23 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Chip's Time-Traveling Adventures: A Journey to Health," young readers join Chip, an AI robotic dog with a love for adventure and a mission to keep kids healthy, on an exciting and educational journey through time. With his shiny metal fur, digital eyes, and a tail made of blinking lights, Chip isn’t just any ordinary dog—he’s a time-traveling guide ready to teach important life lessons in the most fun way possible. When a group of curious children from a futuristic village meet Chip, they embark on an extraordinary adventure that takes them to different places and times, all with one goal: to learn how to stay physically and mentally fit. From exploring a futuristic supermarket to discovering a fitness fun zone filled with robotic animals, Chip helps the children understand the importance of healthy eating, regular exercise, and finding balance in life. Throughout their journey, the children learn to make smart choices about the foods they eat, the activities they enjoy, and the habits they form. Chip's friendly guidance makes complex ideas simple and fun, ensuring that these valuable lessons stick with them for life. Perfect for children ages 6-9, this book is not just a story—it's an engaging tool to inspire young readers to lead healthier, happier lives. With vibrant illustrations and a captivating storyline, "Chip's Time-Traveling Adventures: A Journey to Health" is an essential addition to any child's bookshelf.

Download or read book Time Travel Short Stories written by Brian Trent and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New authors and collections. From H.G.Wells to Edward Page Mitchell, stories of travelling back and forth in time have brought us ancient and future civilisations, terrifying visions and cautionary tales. In the wake of our successful Gothic and Fantasy deluxe edition short story compilations, Ghosts, Horror, Science Fiction, Murder Mayhem and Crime & Mystery, we bring you a constellation of tales, new and old, in a dazzling mix of classic and brand new writing with authors from around the world. New, contemporary and notable writers featured are: Bo Balder, Kate Estabrooks, Adam Vine, Scott Merrow, Valerie Valdes, Tony Genova, Nino Cipri, Beth Goder, Chris Reynolds, Anton Rose, Kate Heartfield, Larry Hodges, Samantha Murray, Brian Trent, Dominick Cancilla, and K.L. Evangelista. These appear alongside classic stories by authors such as Edward Bellamy, John Buchan, Edward Page Mitchell, Mark Twain and H.G. Wells.

Download or read book Outside the Box written by Taylor Sapp and published by Alphabet Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get students engaged in reading and writing with story prompts that are a bit outside the box 35 new unfinished story prompts from award-winning author Taylor Sapp. This new collection in the style of 2019 ELTon finalist, Stories Without End, focuses on sci-fi/fantasy stories. What’s new in this collection is: 15 long, finished stories to accompany 15 of the story prompts. Use these as inspiration or have students read them as literature in their own right! Help students explore interesting topics and relevant social issues though the lens of fiction. Example stories include: A genie offers three wishes, but there are rules A smartphone with an amazing new feature. What is it? A sleep demon that punishes students who fall asleep in class A woman discovers her pets can talk and they have something to tell her A world where everyone interacts through virtual reality, never actually leaving home Bio-engineered babies have become the norm and this couple just won a free psychic baby! A story about a haunted apartment. But the rent is so cheap! What did they really find in Pandora’s Box?

Download or read book Dragon War written by Shay Roberts and published by Snowfire Press. This book was released on with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roman Soldiers, armed with guns, are trying to kill the dragons. My name is Tyler. I’ve managed to survive my dragon-shifting adventure, and now I’m at the Time Academy, a place where the students hate me and the professors are up to something. The only thing I really like here is Rosemarie. She’s a fellow student, and the woman destined to be my mate. She has all these sexy tattoos. You wouldn’t believe what they do. Rose and I risk the wrath of the Academy when we team up to fight Alexander Argyros. The dragon-slaying maniac has gone back to ancient Britain and armed a Roman legion with guns. They’re killing anything with two leathery wings. What did those poor dragons ever do to him? "THE ULTIMATE DRAGON SHIFTER ADVENTURE." From USA Today bestselling author Shay Roberts comes the second book of Tyler’s Saga, a riveting dragon novel set in the popular Heartblaze world. "Exceptionally vivid and uniquely creative." – Sinsational ★★★★★ "Great plot and characters, full of action and twists!" – Startime ★★★★★ "I adore this series." – Oscar ★★★★★ Join Tyler and Rose on their forbidden journey into the past to face a time-traveling supervillain.

Download or read book Who Will Take Care of Me When I m Old written by Joy Loverde and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know to plan for your own safe, financially secure, healthy, and happy old age For those who have no support system in place, the thought of aging without help can be a frightening, isolating prospect. Whether you have friends and family ready and able to help you or not, growing old does not have to be an inevitable decline into helplessness. It is possible to maintain a good quality of life in your later years, but having a plan is essential. Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old? equips readers with everything they need to prepare on their own: Advice on the tough medical, financial, and housing decisions to come Real solutions to create a support network Questions about aging solo readers don't know to ask Customizable worksheets and checklists that help keep plans on course Guidance on new products, services, technology, and resources Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old? goes way beyond estate planning to help readers prepare for all the changes in store. Readers are empowered to make proactive plans for their own lives rather than entrusting decisions to family and community.