Author: Stewart McSkimming
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473565381
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
"It's not that Stewart 'Scuff' McSkimming goes looking for trouble, it's just that trouble seems to have a way of finding him. And when opportunities land in his lap (sometimes quite literally) he's been taught to grasp them with both hands. It doesn't always make for an easy life but it sure makes for an interesting one! From his early antics as a schoolboy in Clyde to his many near misses in agricultural aviation and skydiving, two near drownings, being chased by a guy with a gun and surviving four major earthquakes in a year, this is a colourful tale filled with highs and lows. Go Hard or Go Home is about hard living, hard knocks and why Stewart found getting in touch with his softer side the hardest lesson of all. Stewart McSkimming is the co-founder of Global Tractors Ltd. He lives in Christchurch and has spent most of his working career in heavy machinery sales and brokering. He has a long-standing passion for rotary wing aircraft and is now an ambassador for the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust"--Back cover.
Go Hard Or Go Home
Author: Stewart McSkimming
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473565381
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
"It's not that Stewart 'Scuff' McSkimming goes looking for trouble, it's just that trouble seems to have a way of finding him. And when opportunities land in his lap (sometimes quite literally) he's been taught to grasp them with both hands. It doesn't always make for an easy life but it sure makes for an interesting one! From his early antics as a schoolboy in Clyde to his many near misses in agricultural aviation and skydiving, two near drownings, being chased by a guy with a gun and surviving four major earthquakes in a year, this is a colourful tale filled with highs and lows. Go Hard or Go Home is about hard living, hard knocks and why Stewart found getting in touch with his softer side the hardest lesson of all. Stewart McSkimming is the co-founder of Global Tractors Ltd. He lives in Christchurch and has spent most of his working career in heavy machinery sales and brokering. He has a long-standing passion for rotary wing aircraft and is now an ambassador for the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust"--Back cover.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473565381
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
"It's not that Stewart 'Scuff' McSkimming goes looking for trouble, it's just that trouble seems to have a way of finding him. And when opportunities land in his lap (sometimes quite literally) he's been taught to grasp them with both hands. It doesn't always make for an easy life but it sure makes for an interesting one! From his early antics as a schoolboy in Clyde to his many near misses in agricultural aviation and skydiving, two near drownings, being chased by a guy with a gun and surviving four major earthquakes in a year, this is a colourful tale filled with highs and lows. Go Hard or Go Home is about hard living, hard knocks and why Stewart found getting in touch with his softer side the hardest lesson of all. Stewart McSkimming is the co-founder of Global Tractors Ltd. He lives in Christchurch and has spent most of his working career in heavy machinery sales and brokering. He has a long-standing passion for rotary wing aircraft and is now an ambassador for the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust"--Back cover.
The Dictionary of Modern Proverbs
Author:
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300183356
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 729
Book Description
"You can't unring a bell." "It takes a village to raise a child." "Life is just a bowl of cherries." We sometimes think of proverbs as expressions of ancient wisdom, but in fact new proverbs are constantly arising. This unique volume is devoted exclusively to English language proverbs that originated in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The most complete and accurate such collection ever compiled, The Yale Book of Modern Proverbs presents more than 1,400 individual proverbs gathered and researched with the help of electronic full-text databases not previously used for such a project. Entries are organized alphabetically by key words, with information about the earliest datable appearance, origin, history, and meaning of each proverb. Mundane or sublime, serious or jocular, these memorable sayings represent virtually every aspect of the modern experience. Readers will find the book almost impossible to put down once opened; every page offers further proof of the immense vitality of proverbs and their colorful contributions to the oral traditions of today.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300183356
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 729
Book Description
"You can't unring a bell." "It takes a village to raise a child." "Life is just a bowl of cherries." We sometimes think of proverbs as expressions of ancient wisdom, but in fact new proverbs are constantly arising. This unique volume is devoted exclusively to English language proverbs that originated in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The most complete and accurate such collection ever compiled, The Yale Book of Modern Proverbs presents more than 1,400 individual proverbs gathered and researched with the help of electronic full-text databases not previously used for such a project. Entries are organized alphabetically by key words, with information about the earliest datable appearance, origin, history, and meaning of each proverb. Mundane or sublime, serious or jocular, these memorable sayings represent virtually every aspect of the modern experience. Readers will find the book almost impossible to put down once opened; every page offers further proof of the immense vitality of proverbs and their colorful contributions to the oral traditions of today.
Go Hard!
Author: Craig Null
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781732460416
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
This is a detailed account of the life of Coach Walter "Kayo" Emmot, who served as head coach of the Independence (Kansas) High School Bulldogs Under his strong leadership, Kayo's teams compiled a win streak of 49 consecutive games, a Kansas state record at thet time. The text is carefully annotated with foot notes and end notes
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781732460416
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
This is a detailed account of the life of Coach Walter "Kayo" Emmot, who served as head coach of the Independence (Kansas) High School Bulldogs Under his strong leadership, Kayo's teams compiled a win streak of 49 consecutive games, a Kansas state record at thet time. The text is carefully annotated with foot notes and end notes
Go Big or Go Home
Author: Will Hobbs
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060741414
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
A meteorite is hurtling toward the Black Hills of South Dakota. . . . Brady Steele watches in awe as a fireball comes crashing through the roof of his house. Brady immediately calls up his cousin, Quinn. They both love all things extreme, and this is the most extreme thing ever! Fred, as Brady names his space rock, turns out to be one of the rarest meteorites ever found. Professor Rip Ripley from the museum in Hill City wants to study a sliver of it in search of extraterrestrial bacteria. He's hoping to discover the first proof of life beyond Earth, a momentous breakthrough for the new science of astrobiology. During a wild week of extreme bicycling, fishing, and caving, Brady and Quinn battle their rivals, the notorious Carver boys, for possession of the meteorite. With each new day, Brady is discovering he's able to do strange and wonderful feats that shouldn't be possible. At the same time, he's developing some frightening symptoms. Could he be infected with long-dormant microbes from space? Is Fred a prize or a menace?
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060741414
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
A meteorite is hurtling toward the Black Hills of South Dakota. . . . Brady Steele watches in awe as a fireball comes crashing through the roof of his house. Brady immediately calls up his cousin, Quinn. They both love all things extreme, and this is the most extreme thing ever! Fred, as Brady names his space rock, turns out to be one of the rarest meteorites ever found. Professor Rip Ripley from the museum in Hill City wants to study a sliver of it in search of extraterrestrial bacteria. He's hoping to discover the first proof of life beyond Earth, a momentous breakthrough for the new science of astrobiology. During a wild week of extreme bicycling, fishing, and caving, Brady and Quinn battle their rivals, the notorious Carver boys, for possession of the meteorite. With each new day, Brady is discovering he's able to do strange and wonderful feats that shouldn't be possible. At the same time, he's developing some frightening symptoms. Could he be infected with long-dormant microbes from space? Is Fred a prize or a menace?
My Teenage Zombie
Author: David L. Henderson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 071803127X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
A must-read guide for parents and grandparents who want to practically and successfully help their teenager navigate the ever-lengthening stage of adolescence launching them into society with confidence, vision, and success. Zombies are not just found in horror movies, sometimes they’re lying on your living room couch. These are undead adolescents whose psychological and social development has come to a screeching halt. Torn by their yearning for freedom and their fear of surviving the outside world, they have stalled in their maturity, motivation, and purpose in life, hijacked by a helplessness and fear of responsibility. Parents often feel ill-equipped to love, support, and guide them—especially when they may be facing a midlife crisis of their own and battling some of the same issues in their own lives. Is it really possible to escape this “undead” state of being? In My Teenage Zombie board-certified psychiatrist and medical doctor David L. Henderson explains the parts of a teenage zombie (their brain, heart, and spirit), how they got into this undead state, and how to resurrect them back to life. Using real-life examples of families he has counseled, he describes both their physical and psychological characteristics and offers practical suggestions on how to deal with, and in many cases avoid, having an undead adolescent in your home.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 071803127X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
A must-read guide for parents and grandparents who want to practically and successfully help their teenager navigate the ever-lengthening stage of adolescence launching them into society with confidence, vision, and success. Zombies are not just found in horror movies, sometimes they’re lying on your living room couch. These are undead adolescents whose psychological and social development has come to a screeching halt. Torn by their yearning for freedom and their fear of surviving the outside world, they have stalled in their maturity, motivation, and purpose in life, hijacked by a helplessness and fear of responsibility. Parents often feel ill-equipped to love, support, and guide them—especially when they may be facing a midlife crisis of their own and battling some of the same issues in their own lives. Is it really possible to escape this “undead” state of being? In My Teenage Zombie board-certified psychiatrist and medical doctor David L. Henderson explains the parts of a teenage zombie (their brain, heart, and spirit), how they got into this undead state, and how to resurrect them back to life. Using real-life examples of families he has counseled, he describes both their physical and psychological characteristics and offers practical suggestions on how to deal with, and in many cases avoid, having an undead adolescent in your home.
The Adventurer's Glossary
Author: Joshua Glenn
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 0228009480
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Adventure is always escapist and often utopian, yet we find solidarity with others and Kafkaesque existential rabbit holes within the words we use to celebrate high-flying escapades. Even when adventures are small in the cosmic scope, the terminology of thrilling exploits promotes a life lived at a high pitch. This go-to glossary for the philosophical explorer delves into these contradictions and insights through more than five hundred terms, from A-OK to zoom. Semiotician Joshua Glenn sourced terms from Shakespeare, military and biker jargon, hip hop and surfer slang, survivalist and gamer subcultures, comic books, extreme sports, and beyond to ask questions about meaning and selfhood. This diverting survey, paired with copious illustrations by the acclaimed cartoonist Seth, is introduced by Mark Kingwell in a thought-provoking essay. The Adventurer’s Glossary extends the entertaining and incisive critique found in the trio’s previous books, The Idler’s Glossary and The Wage Slave’s Glossary. This third instalment turns its lens to the language of risk, excitement, and journeying into the unknown, taking readers on their own semantic adventure.
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 0228009480
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Adventure is always escapist and often utopian, yet we find solidarity with others and Kafkaesque existential rabbit holes within the words we use to celebrate high-flying escapades. Even when adventures are small in the cosmic scope, the terminology of thrilling exploits promotes a life lived at a high pitch. This go-to glossary for the philosophical explorer delves into these contradictions and insights through more than five hundred terms, from A-OK to zoom. Semiotician Joshua Glenn sourced terms from Shakespeare, military and biker jargon, hip hop and surfer slang, survivalist and gamer subcultures, comic books, extreme sports, and beyond to ask questions about meaning and selfhood. This diverting survey, paired with copious illustrations by the acclaimed cartoonist Seth, is introduced by Mark Kingwell in a thought-provoking essay. The Adventurer’s Glossary extends the entertaining and incisive critique found in the trio’s previous books, The Idler’s Glossary and The Wage Slave’s Glossary. This third instalment turns its lens to the language of risk, excitement, and journeying into the unknown, taking readers on their own semantic adventure.
Faith and Trust
Author: Blake Karrington
Publisher: Urban Renaissance
ISBN: 1645563154
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Faith and Trust are a couple who seem to have everything right at their fingertips but losing faith and trust in one another may just be the cause of their ultimate downfall… Faith often feels that her man has way too much money for the small legal endeavors that he tells her about, but she chooses to believe in him—that is until the feds kicks in her door one day. She doesn't know if she has it in her to be a ride or die. Putting her belief in Trust may give her an everlasting love or cause her to lose what she loves most. Trust is a natural born hustler. When it comes to getting money, he’s strategic and thorough. He likes his money fast and plentiful. For obvious reasons, he has to keep that between him and his partners. But living a double life isn't easy. His main objectives are to stay free and to protect his future wife. When Trust has the chance at the biggest score of his life, he doesn’t hesitate to risk it all.
Publisher: Urban Renaissance
ISBN: 1645563154
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Faith and Trust are a couple who seem to have everything right at their fingertips but losing faith and trust in one another may just be the cause of their ultimate downfall… Faith often feels that her man has way too much money for the small legal endeavors that he tells her about, but she chooses to believe in him—that is until the feds kicks in her door one day. She doesn't know if she has it in her to be a ride or die. Putting her belief in Trust may give her an everlasting love or cause her to lose what she loves most. Trust is a natural born hustler. When it comes to getting money, he’s strategic and thorough. He likes his money fast and plentiful. For obvious reasons, he has to keep that between him and his partners. But living a double life isn't easy. His main objectives are to stay free and to protect his future wife. When Trust has the chance at the biggest score of his life, he doesn’t hesitate to risk it all.
A small Love Story
Author: Jupinderjit Singh
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105734129
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
A short Love Story ( ek chotti si love story) is a collection of romantic and humorous Middles, on simple yet serious aspects of life and each ending on a dramatic note.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105734129
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
A short Love Story ( ek chotti si love story) is a collection of romantic and humorous Middles, on simple yet serious aspects of life and each ending on a dramatic note.
On The Edge
Author: Sarah Turner
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473574943
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER The hilarious and heart-wrenching new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of STEPPING UP and THE UNMUMSY MUM. ******************* ‘Sarah Turner writes family like no one else. With her trademark humour and insight, Turner creates a colourful world of family secrets and misunderstandings, of arguments and avoidance, while also revealing the love that lies beneath. I loved it.’ Katie Marsh, author of UNBREAK YOUR HEART Sometimes, in order to move forward, you need to go back. Joni’s always felt like an outsider in her blended family, and as an adult she’s done all she can to avoid them. The only person she’s remained close to is her beloved Nana. When Nana dies, she leaves behind something unexpected: an itinerary of pre-arranged activities for the whole family to complete over the course of a week. After years of trying but failing to bring Joni back into the fold, this appears to be Nana’s parting shot. After all, nothing says ‘family bonding’ quite like abseiling and ballroom dancing. With marriage and kids on the horizon, the life Joni’s always dreamed of is finally within touching distance. The last thing she wants to do is revisit the past. But Joni’s about to discover that a lot can happen in seven days. Nana’s Week of Fun is about to change everything... 'What a brilliant storyteller Sarah is . . . as well as laughing out loud, I also cried A LOT' Jennie Godfrey, author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS ‘On The Edge is warm, funny and truthful about the complexities of families. It’s bursting with positivity, and full of characters the reader can root for.’ Caroline Hulse, author of THE ADULTS Readers love On the Edge! 'I laughed out loud constantly and cried a little as well. The family are so well put together, they felt familiar and recognisable' 'I loved this book and would have read it in a single day if my kids hadn’t needed attention' 'There were so many relatable moments in the book that really resonated for me and just had me rooting for Joni' Praise for Sarah Turner: 'Written with such love and heart. Sarah has done an exceptional job of marrying her trademark comedy with deep and raw emotion. I loved it!' GIOVANNA FLETCHER 'Stop EVERYTHING and read this! Funny, tender and beautifully observed. Loved, loved, LOVED it!' CATHY BRAMLEY 'A heart-blasting triumph of a novel - wise, witty and wonderfully human.' ISABELLE BROOM ******************* On the Edge was a #1 Kindle bestseller on 7/8/24
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473574943
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER The hilarious and heart-wrenching new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of STEPPING UP and THE UNMUMSY MUM. ******************* ‘Sarah Turner writes family like no one else. With her trademark humour and insight, Turner creates a colourful world of family secrets and misunderstandings, of arguments and avoidance, while also revealing the love that lies beneath. I loved it.’ Katie Marsh, author of UNBREAK YOUR HEART Sometimes, in order to move forward, you need to go back. Joni’s always felt like an outsider in her blended family, and as an adult she’s done all she can to avoid them. The only person she’s remained close to is her beloved Nana. When Nana dies, she leaves behind something unexpected: an itinerary of pre-arranged activities for the whole family to complete over the course of a week. After years of trying but failing to bring Joni back into the fold, this appears to be Nana’s parting shot. After all, nothing says ‘family bonding’ quite like abseiling and ballroom dancing. With marriage and kids on the horizon, the life Joni’s always dreamed of is finally within touching distance. The last thing she wants to do is revisit the past. But Joni’s about to discover that a lot can happen in seven days. Nana’s Week of Fun is about to change everything... 'What a brilliant storyteller Sarah is . . . as well as laughing out loud, I also cried A LOT' Jennie Godfrey, author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS ‘On The Edge is warm, funny and truthful about the complexities of families. It’s bursting with positivity, and full of characters the reader can root for.’ Caroline Hulse, author of THE ADULTS Readers love On the Edge! 'I laughed out loud constantly and cried a little as well. The family are so well put together, they felt familiar and recognisable' 'I loved this book and would have read it in a single day if my kids hadn’t needed attention' 'There were so many relatable moments in the book that really resonated for me and just had me rooting for Joni' Praise for Sarah Turner: 'Written with such love and heart. Sarah has done an exceptional job of marrying her trademark comedy with deep and raw emotion. I loved it!' GIOVANNA FLETCHER 'Stop EVERYTHING and read this! Funny, tender and beautifully observed. Loved, loved, LOVED it!' CATHY BRAMLEY 'A heart-blasting triumph of a novel - wise, witty and wonderfully human.' ISABELLE BROOM ******************* On the Edge was a #1 Kindle bestseller on 7/8/24
Strong
Author: Ashley Cain
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
ISBN: 1788708903
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
'Heartbreaking and powerful - Ashley is an inspiration', Fearne Cotton 'Ashley's psychological and emotional resilience is unparalleled, truly in the 0.1 percent', Ant Middleton STRENGTH, RESILIENCE, POWER Strong is the moving and heartbreaking memoir from celebrity campaigner, endurance athlete, and father of an angel, Ashley Cain. Charting his daughter's birth and the fight for her life when she was diagnosed with leukaemia at 7 weeks old, Ashley reflects on his life and his own struggles since Azaylia's passing in 2021. Ashley embodies strength and resilience - recently setting up The Azaylia Foundation and taking part in extreme physical challenges to raise crucial funds and awareness for children fighting cancer - so though Strong is a moving tribute to his daughter, it will also encompass the practical and positive mindset that Ashley now embodies, tying his emotional and physical grief into his extreme challenges, in order to provide inspiration and comfort to others struggling with loss and other mental health challenges. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to The Azaylia Foundation.
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
ISBN: 1788708903
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
'Heartbreaking and powerful - Ashley is an inspiration', Fearne Cotton 'Ashley's psychological and emotional resilience is unparalleled, truly in the 0.1 percent', Ant Middleton STRENGTH, RESILIENCE, POWER Strong is the moving and heartbreaking memoir from celebrity campaigner, endurance athlete, and father of an angel, Ashley Cain. Charting his daughter's birth and the fight for her life when she was diagnosed with leukaemia at 7 weeks old, Ashley reflects on his life and his own struggles since Azaylia's passing in 2021. Ashley embodies strength and resilience - recently setting up The Azaylia Foundation and taking part in extreme physical challenges to raise crucial funds and awareness for children fighting cancer - so though Strong is a moving tribute to his daughter, it will also encompass the practical and positive mindset that Ashley now embodies, tying his emotional and physical grief into his extreme challenges, in order to provide inspiration and comfort to others struggling with loss and other mental health challenges. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to The Azaylia Foundation.