Download or read book The Amazing Strange and Unthinkable written by Dawn Robertshaw and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2019-02-06 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about mind-blowing fiction on horror, crime, fantasy, and ghost short stories. It contains crime stories that will shock you, horror stories that will scare you, fantasy stories that will open your mind, and some ghostly tales that will leave you wanting more.
Download or read book Unthinkable written by Helen Thomson and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Amazon Best Nonfiction Book of the Month Indiebound Bestseller Award-winning science writer Helen Thomson unlocks the biggest mysteries of the human brain by examining nine extraordinary cases Our brains are far stranger than we think. We take it for granted that we can remember, feel emotion, navigate, empathise and understand the world around us, but how would our lives change if these abilities were dramatically enhanced – or disappeared overnight? Helen Thomson has spent years travelling the world, tracking down incredibly rare brain disorders. In Unthinkable she tells the stories of nine extraordinary people she encountered along the way. From the man who thinks he's a tiger to the doctor who feels the pain of others just by looking at them to a woman who hears music that’s not there, their experiences illustrate how the brain can shape our lives in unexpected and, in some cases, brilliant and alarming ways. Story by remarkable story, Unthinkable takes us on an unforgettable journey through the human brain. Discover how to forge memories that never disappear, how to grow an alien limb and how to make better decisions. Learn how to hallucinate and how to make yourself happier in a split second. Find out how to avoid getting lost, how to see more of your reality, even how exactly you can confirm you are alive. Think the unthinkable.
Download or read book Honey from the Rock written by Abraham Kuyper and published by Lexham Press. This book was released on 2018-11-28 with total page 547 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Communion with the Lord is sweeter than honey. In his meditations, Abraham Kuyper reveals a side of himself unseen in his well--known theological writings. First published in 1880 and 1883 and never before translated in English, the devotions in Honey from the Rock were written for the nourishment and health of his soul. Rather than the public figure and theologian, we see a man thirsting and hungering for God's presence. Modern readers entering this sacred space will be spiritually renewed, restored, and replenished by the light of God's Word, before returning to our daily callings. James De Jong introduces these powerful devotions from Kuyper.
Download or read book The Amazing And Unbelievable Family History Of Wanda Wollow written by J.Y. Klermaine and published by Rainmaker Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-14 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wished she had been born a mouse. And why not? Her life was meaningless and the people around her were tiresome. But everything changes when she discovers a red leather-bound book in the attic. Follow along as she learns how extraordinary her family truly is in this fun tale about dragons, secret agents, and a shattered ice boat.
Download or read book Weirdest War Two Extraordinary Tales and Unbelievable Facts from the Second World War written by M. J. Trow and published by BLKDOG Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-25 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Was Britain's Thermopylae really fought over a tennis court? What happened in Canada during the invasion of Winnipeg? How did the Night Witches terrify and torment the Axis? Was Hitler actually sent to spy on the Nazis by the army? Who was the schoolgirl who helped win the Battle of Britain? Truth, they say, is the first casualty of war. You will have to decide how many such casualties occur in this book, the third in the Weird War series. Amber rooms worth a fortune, the spear that pierced Christ's side, deadly female snipers and Lucille Ball's spooky teeth, it's all here for the discerning buff of 1939-45. Whether it's official Nazi propaganda dreamed up by Josef Goebbel's Ministry of Enlightenment or the 'scuttlebutt' of the US navy; tall stories from the officers' mess or attempts to escape from the grim reality of total war, the Second World War provides a fascinating glimpse into the mindset and ingenuity of a generation. Have we now exhausted our supply of weirdness? With new information coming to light all the time from the classified archives in the corridors of power, we wouldn't bet on it!
Download or read book Need a positive change written by Sandeep Kumar and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2023-02-03 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Grover Cleveland s Rubber Jaw and Other Unusual Unexpected Unbelievable but All True Facts About America s Presidents written by Stephen Spignesi and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From George Washington to Barack Obama, this collection of weird and wild—but true!—facts will show you a whole other side of our nation’s leaders: • Andrew Jackson was married to a bigamist. • Martin Van Buren wore pistols in the Senate chamber in case things got too rowdy. • Franklin Pierce ran over a woman with his horse while in office and was arrested, but was released when the police realized he was the president. • James Garfield could simultaneously write Greek with one hand and Latin with the other. • Dwight D. Eisenhower’s nickname for his staff driver was “Private Parts.” • Barack Obama can bench press 200 pounds.
Download or read book Unbelievable written by and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aly Carset has no life. She goes to school, does her chores, and dreams of college while watching almost every movie ever produced. But all of that changes when a supposed meteorite crashes near her middle-of-nowhere town and, in seemingly unrelated news, a new kid pops up in school the following week. His name is Io, and hes kind of weird. Following is a friendship with the resident high school weird girl, obstruction of (legal) justice, assault of federal officers, blood, tampering with evidence, chest X-rays, kangaroo rats, irreparable destruction of government property, a broken nose and associated bruising, breaking and entering, a young closet Nazi named Owen, formaldehyde, threat of detainment without cause, hijacking of one flying saucer, minor electrocution, dudes in camo, a Taser gun, and a hammer named Rodrigo. (Not necessarily in that order.) Okay, so thats not true. Its a spaceship, not a flying saucer.
Download or read book The Unthinkable Revised and Updated written by Amanda Ripley and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2024-08-20 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the secrets of survival with this riveting expedition into the science of disaster—now revised and updated to address the pandemic, the role of social media in disaster response, and more—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Smartest Kids in the World “The thinking person’s manual for getting out alive.”—NPR’s “Book Tour” “A must read . . . We need books like this to help us understand the world in which we live.”—Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan and Fooled by Randomness Disaster can come in many forms, from earthquakes and wildfires to pandemics and acts of terror. Afterward, when the dust settles and the survivors emerge, we can’t help but wonder: Why did they live when so many others perished? In The Unthinkable, prize-winning journalist Amanda Ripley, who has covered some of the most devastating disasters of our age, sets out to find the answers. To understand the human reaction to chaos and imminent danger, she turns to leading brain scientists, trauma psychologists, and other disaster experts—from a Holocaust survivor who studies heroism to a master gunfighter who learned to overcome extreme fear. Along the way, we learn about the perils of crowd psychology, the elegance of the brain’s fear circuits, how leaders can build trust quickly, and other invisible factors that can make the difference between death and survival. A fascinating combination of neuroscience, firsthand accounts, and thrilling investigative journalism, this book is for anyone who has ever wondered how they would respond in a life-and-death situation—or wanted to increase their odds of survival. This new edition updates all the original research and features timely material on enormous, slow-moving disasters such as pandemics and climate catastrophes. Most important, it reveals the brain’s ability to do much better—with a little help.
Download or read book The Unbelievable Power of Suggestion written by Dr. Joseph Murphy and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-12-07 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BOOKS BY DR. JOSEPH MURPHY The Amazing Laws of Cosmic Mind Power The Cosmic Energizer: Miracle Power of the Universe The Cosmic Power Within You Great Bible Truths for Human Problems The Healing Power of Love How to Attract Money How to Pray with a Deck of Cards How to Use the Power of Prayer How to Use Your Healing Power Infinite Power for Richer Living Living Without Strain Love is Freedom Magic of Faith Mental Poisons and Their Antidotes The Miracle of Mind Dynamics Miracle Power for Infinite Riches Peace Within Yourself The Power Of Your Subconscious Mind Pray Your Way Through It Prayer is the Answer Psychic Perception: The Meaning of Extrasensory Power Quiet Moments with God Secrets of the I Ching Songs of God Special Meditations for Health, Wealth, Love, and Expression Stay Young Forever Supreme Mastery of Fear Telepsychics: The Magic Power of Perfect Living Why Did This Happen to Me? Within You is the Power Write Your Name in the Book of Life Your Infinite Power to be Rich
Download or read book Unbelievable The Man Who Ate Daffodils written by Simon Wyatt and published by Markosia Enterprises Ltd. This book was released on 2012-02-10 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The close-knit community of Bryn Boncath has its share of local legends and half believed histories. It has also become the scene of a series of bizarre and mysterious deaths. People are afraid to go into out after dark and sightings of a monstrous beast are on the increase once again. What Ben Ellis took to be the tall tales of his grandfather may be more than just stories.
Download or read book UNBELIEVABLE written by Dr. Brent J. Stein and published by Brent Stein. This book was released on 2022-02-17 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pharmacist falls from grace when he decides to date a femme fatal. She arrives claiming she is sick. This kind pharmacist, pharmacy owner finds himself handcuffed in the back of a police car. Then, upon reflecting on his past life of becoming the best cyclist and top of his profession he reviews how one mistake will have killed his reputation. No stranger to tragedy, Dr. Stein lost his father dead in his hands from a cycling accident at age 17. Years later, at 27 he loses his son from a 22-week pregnancy miscarriage (that kills his wife also) but continuing to race his bicycle he becomes a National Champion and top-level cyclist in the world while becoming a millionaire, but his dating choices, lead to his ultimate downfall. The story between the lines teaches the greatest lesson of all, courage in love: How to love unconditionally. The rewards of giving over getting. This book will change your life.
Download or read book Unbelievable written by Jenny Crompton and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unbelievable! is a fascinating collection of weird and bizarre stories of coincidence.
Download or read book American Warlord written by Johnny Dwyer and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The incredible true story of Chucky Taylor, the only American ever convicted of torture. Chucky Taylor was an average American teenager, until he got a call from his father, a man who would become the infamous dictator of Liberia. Arriving in West Africa and reunited with his father, Chucky soon found himself leading a murderous militia group tasked with carrying out the president’s vendettas. Young and drunk on power, and with no real training beyond watching action films, Chucky spiraled into a binge of drugs, violence, and women, committing crimes that stunned even his father. A work of astonishing journalism, American Warlord is the true story of those dark years in Liberia, cutting right to the bone of humanity’s terrifying and unknowable capacity for cruelty to show just how easily a soul can be lost amid the chaos of war.
Download or read book Pocket Word Finder Thesaurus written by Microlytics, Inc and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide will help you find the perfect word to match your thought, by simply turning to a word with more or less the same meaning.
Download or read book Congressional Record written by United States. Congress and published by . This book was released on 1932 with total page 944 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)
Download or read book The Synonym Finder written by J. I. Rodale and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2016-04-22 with total page 3402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1961 by the founder of Rodale Inc., The Synonym Finder continues to be a practical reference tool for every home and office. This thesaurus contains more than 1 million synonyms, arranged alphabetically, with separate subdivisions for the different parts of speech and meanings of the same word.
