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A collection of true auctioneering stories.Cattle, property and wildlife adventures, beat the drum in this African roller-coaster of adrenaline, danger and envy.From the first chant, to the last lot, the stage is set for a fast paced narrative, full of action, power-plays and latent deception.
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A young girl comes to the realization that although she has been abandoned and starving, she has been taught the values required to live a life of decency and goodness. She has an epiphany that set her on the road to strength and independence in Under the Jimbilin Tree. Without resources, her goals seem unattainable yet she persists and celebrates each small step that gets her closer to "that great America." Propelled by her pact with God, made while...
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Dive into The King of Jesolo and Other Short Stories as the author navigates a vivid mosaic of adventures across the globe. From unexpected friendships formed in distant lands to seemingly harmless escapades that take unforeseen turns, each tale offers a unique glimpse into the world's diverse tapestry. Sail the tempestuous Italian and Greek seas, where in one thrilling episode, a boat's mast teeters dangerously close to the water. Embark on a spiritual...
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Laugh, weep, be moved, challenged, and inspired, as you are taken on a journey of discovery. You might identify with the students – or relate to this teacher! Delve into her world, as she fulfils her childhood dream of becoming a wise and compassionate teacher.
She considers teaching as the greatest privilege and responsibility. She taught her school subjects, but she also taught young people life skills: how to learn, laugh, live, love, forgive...
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Dieses Buch nimmt Sie mit auf eine abenteuerliche Reise von der ostdeutschen Ostseeküste bis ins mystische Indien. Es beschreibt eine faszinierende „Seelenwanderung" durch eine geschichtsträchtige Zeitepoche. Begleiten Sie einen jungen Mann auf seiner Suche nach Erleuchtung.
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Passado no colorido Rio de Janeiro, Samba Perdido é um livro instigante de memórias do Brasil. Situado nos anos 1960, 1970 e 1980, o livro fornece um poderoso insight de um período em que o pais lutava para sair de uma ditadura e se descobria como uma sociedade livre e democrática. Em paralelo a esse drama, Samba Perdido narra o caminho do autor em obter sua própria identidade brasileira como filho de imigrantes ingleses imersos na complexidade...
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Few have ever known the honor and mystique of growing up in the virgin Amazon rainforest. In the late 1950s, Paul Johnson's family of six chose to leave the comforts of Canada to disappear into stark isolation, three weeks travel by dugout canoe from the last outpost of Bolivian civilization. Survival was precarious due to unending encounters with the anaconda, jaguar, crocodile, and an unknown hostile tribe.
History shamefully confirms that so-called...
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Most of the McDowells in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, and North Carolina, Kentucky were related with their common ancestor being Thomas or one of his sons. However, their relationships were sometimes confused. Many family members had similar names such as John and Joseph and were born about the same year for example Joseph "Pleasant Garden" McDowell in 1758 and Joseph "Quaker Meadows" McDowell in 1756. I have also found family historians have...
10) A Man Returns
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Gain wisdom and learn how to make good choices from someone who has made good and bad choices alike. The author' s experience will save readers a lot of trouble, all while being thoroughly entertained by the breadth and unique qualities of the author' s adventures. This adventurer's journey to manhood is one that will inspire, challenge, and reassure everyone on the same path of life. This book will take you on an adventurist'...
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Pocos imaginan cuántas mujeres forman parte de la historia de la navegación. En los siglos XVI y XVII, señoras que nunca habían salido de sus hogares, agarraron el timón para gobernar pesadas embarcaciones o se subieron a ellas picadas por la curiosidad. Venciendo mil dificultades, se atrevieron a lanzarse a lo desconocido en largas, peligrosas y duras travesías cubriendo distancias increíbles en mar abierto. Con este nuevo libro, Vicenta Márquez...
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The South Pennines covers the hill country between Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire, easily accessible but less well known than other walking hot spots. This is an area of high moorland with deep, often wooded valleys and drained by fast-flowing rivers such as the Colne and Calder.
Early textile industry took place in isolated farms and small collections of houses dotted around the countryside, where income from farming often marginal land was...
13) Surrendering All
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The true story of a young man who experiences a series of supernatural events when God tells him to leave home for a place he's never been on the other side of the world. With his pregnant wife at his side and no clear understanding of their purpose, the family leaves their security, comforts and all they've ever known to begin a journey like nothing they've ever embarked on. As the path before them unfolds they are confronted by a deadly force and...
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Spencer 'Ted' Nettelton grew up in Botswana during the 1930s and 40s when herds of wildebeest stretched across the horizon and locally shot game was part of the staple diet.In Volume I of his memoirs, Ted describes the daily life of an adventurous boy living in the bush, and the impact on his family when caught in the spotlight of international events.From the banishment of Botswana's King Seretse Khama - later elected Botswana's first president -...
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From car bombings to meeting Yasser Arafat and making it to the summit of Mount Everest, Mark 'Squiz' Squirrel has experienced more than many can dream about. When he headed to the East Timor Crisis in 1999 he was setting out on the adventure of a lifetime. It was a journey that would see him navigate some of the globe's most brutal war zones to deliver emergency aid and conquer the world's tallest mountain.
Awarded the coveted 'Green Beret' in...
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My version of being A Boss Lady is based on true events that happened in my life. When you read through the pages of my experiences, please know that I am strong, one of a kind and the most outspoken person you will probably ever meet. When you pick up a copy of this book, you are not going to put it down through the book you will have traveled with me to Myrtle Beach, S.C. Virginia Beach, VA Ocean City, Maryland. Brooklyn, N.Y. Danbury, Connecticut...
17) Two Left Shoes
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Discover the story of a determined mother who fought hard to keep her family together during wartime and its aftermath, with hardly any support from others. The battle didn't end with the war; it extended into my own life. Growing up in poverty, I faced my own set of challenges that made every step towards success feel like a steep climb. However, these trials pushed me to strive harder and sparked a desire to help others. This tale follows our family's...
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In the turbulent seas of the 17th century, where lawlessness reigned and fortunes were made and lost with the swing of a cutlass, the age of buccaneers and pirates forged legends that still captivate us today. This enthralling book delves into the heart of the buccaneer era, from 1600 to 1700, bringing to life the most notorious pirates who sailed the Caribbean and beyond.
Embark on a journey through treacherous waters, where the Jolly Roger...
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Welcome to the companion Workbook of Cosmic Truth, God, Us, and the Extraterrestrials. I designed this Learning Aid to assist you with organizing your thoughts about the world you now live in. Religion and Science, as well as Faith and Reason, are about to be shaken once again. Questions about God, Creation, Earthly Life, Us, the Cosmos and Extraterrestrial Intelligence is about to get very serious for a lot of people, especially since many authorities...
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The Reference Point begins by telling of an attempted murder gone good. Usually murder, attempted or otherwise, is thought of as a thing gone bad, but with a little help from irony, stress, and mystery, bad intentions slipped into another direction and the participants found themselves in a state that defied earthly description.Like it or not, states that defy earthly description filter into our earthly lives often enough to create whole industries...
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