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If you enjoyed ALIBI MIKE, you will enjoy following the twists and turns that accompany a failed attempt to drive the Pan American Highway. Nursing a broken heart, body, and car, you'll follow Kim's adventures and romance, finding his way back to Alaska. The book is available at Lewis Publishing, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble, also, through your local bookstore.
2) Rescate 94
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Eran los minutos mas emocionantes e inolvidable de mis anos, parecia el final feliz de una pelicula de terror o accion. La madrugada pintaba la viva atraccion por la vida y la libertad, el rescate de los balseros tenia un millon de emociones juntas, una decoracion de ensuenos, la felicidad era la sensacion mas linda, tierna y honda del corazon en el momento consciente que con tus propios ojos, te ves naciendo de la muerte como si fuera la mismisima...
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This story isn't just military, it's about adventure and humor. It's abouit getting the most out of life! Some of it is history and information because it;s about the military process and many have had similar experiences and will remember some of the same things.My love and loyalty tor the Marine Corps is strong, and I pray it will always have standard of excellence, but I also tried to be honest and tell it like it is. This story is also about a...
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Get the Summary of Amy Bloom's In Love in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Amy Bloom and her husband Brian Ameche face the harrowing reality of his early-onset Alzheimer's disease. As Brian's cognitive abilities decline, they grapple with the limitations of the U.S. healthcare system and the inadequacy of right-to-die laws. Seeking control over his end-of-life decision, they explore various methods of assisted suicide,...
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Fam'ly is a heartwarming family saga about the author's large family of seven children, whose parents married young, possessing only minimal skills and education during the Great Depression in this country, and their struggles to rise above their marginal existence. Although both of the writer's parents had been encouraged by their families to acquire skills before getting married, the couple believed they could obtain advanced skills and have a much...
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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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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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Get the Summary of Roberto Canessa and Pablo Vierci's I Had to Survive in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "I Had to Survive" is the memoir of Roberto Canessa, a pediatric cardiologist and survivor of the 1972 Andes plane crash. Canessa draws parallels between the life-and-death decisions he made in the mountains and those he faces in his medical practice with children suffering from congenital heart defects. He...
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Rock and Roll as we used to know it is almost dead.But there is still one band, the last of their kind, doing their utmost to hold back the tsunami of (insert expletive of choice here) that the modern music business has become. Against all the odds, they make music, they tour, and they entertain fans with shows that kick so much ass that even the cushions you sit on afterwards develop a complex.And there is one guy, one stupid, moronic, guy, who has...
11) Samba Perdido
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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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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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In this touching tribute, the author takes us on a heartfelt journey dedicated to her mother's birthday. Through three powerful and emotional chapters, we delve into the unbreakable bond that has shaped their lives. Chapter 1 delves deep into the connection they share, exploring how this bond has influenced and molded them into the people they are today. Chapter 2 reveals an intimate essay titled "Happy Birthday, My Dear Mummy," where the author pours...
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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...
16) Allagash Truth
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This is a firsthand account by Chuck Howard, one of the four art students who took a two-week canoe trip through the wilds of the Allagash's Wilderness Waterway of northern Maine in August 1978. The story is a shocking narrative of a UFO encounter by the four men and the traumatic falling out of a close friendship caused by lies and murder!
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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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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...
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In April of 2022, Howard Johnson decided to write a book about his life. Investigation and study revealed that everything that happened to him was unusual and unique compared to all friends and family of similar seventy-seven years, starting with being a war baby and parents with unusual backgrounds, families, strong morals, hard work ethics, and strong personal values. He found many forgotten blessings spread all throughout his years that led to...
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