Author: William W. Johnstone
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
ISBN: 9780786018994
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
Contains two complete novels by American western author William W. Johnstone, including "Pursuit of a Mountain Man" in which a German count pursues mountain man Smoke Jensen and "The First Mountain Man, Blood on the Divide" in which mountain man Preacher takes on the murderous Pardee brothers.
Blood/Pursuit of the Mountain Man
Author: William W. Johnstone
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
ISBN: 9780786018994
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
Contains two complete novels by American western author William W. Johnstone, including "Pursuit of a Mountain Man" in which a German count pursues mountain man Smoke Jensen and "The First Mountain Man, Blood on the Divide" in which mountain man Preacher takes on the murderous Pardee brothers.
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
ISBN: 9780786018994
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
Contains two complete novels by American western author William W. Johnstone, including "Pursuit of a Mountain Man" in which a German count pursues mountain man Smoke Jensen and "The First Mountain Man, Blood on the Divide" in which mountain man Preacher takes on the murderous Pardee brothers.
Destructive Goal Pursuit
Author: D. Kayes
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230503470
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Leaders extol the value of pursuing challenging goals, but evidence suggests that this leads to disaster as often as success. Drawing upon real-life stories, including the Mount Everest Climbing Disaster, the author shows how destructive goal pursuit can cause the breakdown of learning in teams and calls for rethinking the role of the leader.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230503470
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Leaders extol the value of pursuing challenging goals, but evidence suggests that this leads to disaster as often as success. Drawing upon real-life stories, including the Mount Everest Climbing Disaster, the author shows how destructive goal pursuit can cause the breakdown of learning in teams and calls for rethinking the role of the leader.
Preacher's Pursuit
Author: William W. Johnstone
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
ISBN: 0786021632
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
The chase is on in this wild ride of a Western adventure from the bestselling authors of Preacher’s Showdown. Dreams of Gold and Power The mountains are brimming with the lure of fortunes—from gold to a booming fur trade. A man at home in this once pristine wilderness, Preacher knows there’s no turning back civilization now. What he doesn’t know is that beyond the plans of some men is a deadly enemy with far more dangerous designs . . . Schemes of Blood and Betrayal With vengeance-hungry criminals shadowing his every move, Preacher meets a beautiful woman working to bring a rail line to a remote settlement. And while Preacher is distracted by both the beauty and by beastly outlaws, Indians attack the outpost—and settlers fight furiously back for their survival. One Man’s Fight for the Future of a Land . . . When the smoke clears and blood dries, Preacher realizes that he’s in a war more deadly and complex than any he’s known. Agents of a foreign government ignited the Indian attack. And they’ve got far bigger plans—and only Preacher stands in their way . . . Praise for the novels of William W. Johnstone “[A] rousing, two-fisted saga of the growing American frontier.”—Publishers Weekly on Eyes of Eagles “There’s plenty of gunplay and fast-paced action as this old-time hero proves again that a steady eye and quick reflexes are the keys to survival on the Western frontier.”—Curled Up with a Good Book on Dead Before Sundown
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
ISBN: 0786021632
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
The chase is on in this wild ride of a Western adventure from the bestselling authors of Preacher’s Showdown. Dreams of Gold and Power The mountains are brimming with the lure of fortunes—from gold to a booming fur trade. A man at home in this once pristine wilderness, Preacher knows there’s no turning back civilization now. What he doesn’t know is that beyond the plans of some men is a deadly enemy with far more dangerous designs . . . Schemes of Blood and Betrayal With vengeance-hungry criminals shadowing his every move, Preacher meets a beautiful woman working to bring a rail line to a remote settlement. And while Preacher is distracted by both the beauty and by beastly outlaws, Indians attack the outpost—and settlers fight furiously back for their survival. One Man’s Fight for the Future of a Land . . . When the smoke clears and blood dries, Preacher realizes that he’s in a war more deadly and complex than any he’s known. Agents of a foreign government ignited the Indian attack. And they’ve got far bigger plans—and only Preacher stands in their way . . . Praise for the novels of William W. Johnstone “[A] rousing, two-fisted saga of the growing American frontier.”—Publishers Weekly on Eyes of Eagles “There’s plenty of gunplay and fast-paced action as this old-time hero proves again that a steady eye and quick reflexes are the keys to survival on the Western frontier.”—Curled Up with a Good Book on Dead Before Sundown
No Barriers
Author: Erik Weihenmayer
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 125008878X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Bestselling author Erik Weihenmayer, who Jon Krakauer calls “an inspiration,” tells the epic story of his latest adventures, including solo kayaking The Colorado River.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 125008878X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Bestselling author Erik Weihenmayer, who Jon Krakauer calls “an inspiration,” tells the epic story of his latest adventures, including solo kayaking The Colorado River.
The Pursuit of Endurance
Author: Jennifer Pharr Davis
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 073522191X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Jennifer Pharr Davis unlocks the secret to maximizing perseverance--on and off the trail Jennifer Pharr Davis, a record holder of the FKT (fastest known time) on the Appalachian Trail, reveals the secrets and habits behind endurance as she chronicles her incredible accomplishments in the world of endurance hiking, backpacking, and trail running. With a storyteller's ear for fascinating detail and description, Davis takes readers along as she trains and sets her record, analyzing and trail-testing the theories and methodologies espoused by her star-studded roster of mentors. She distills complex rituals and histories into easy-to-understand tips and action items that will help you take perseverance to the next level. The Pursuit of Endurance empowers readers to unlock phenomenal endurance and leverage newfound grit to achieve personal bests in everything from sports and family to the boardroom.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 073522191X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Jennifer Pharr Davis unlocks the secret to maximizing perseverance--on and off the trail Jennifer Pharr Davis, a record holder of the FKT (fastest known time) on the Appalachian Trail, reveals the secrets and habits behind endurance as she chronicles her incredible accomplishments in the world of endurance hiking, backpacking, and trail running. With a storyteller's ear for fascinating detail and description, Davis takes readers along as she trains and sets her record, analyzing and trail-testing the theories and methodologies espoused by her star-studded roster of mentors. She distills complex rituals and histories into easy-to-understand tips and action items that will help you take perseverance to the next level. The Pursuit of Endurance empowers readers to unlock phenomenal endurance and leverage newfound grit to achieve personal bests in everything from sports and family to the boardroom.
Mountain Peril
Author: Jill Elizabeth Nelson
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488045399
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Secrets on the mountain Rocky Mountain Sabotage When Lauren Carter’s plane crash-lands near an abandoned mining town, pilot Kent Garland is convinced the charter jet was sabotaged. And one of the other injured passengers may be responsible. Struggling to keep their group safe, Lauren and Kent fight the elements—and their growing feelings for each other. But with someone determined to kill off all the plane’s passengers, they must catch the murderer if they hope to stay alive. Rocky Mountain Pursuit Everyone believes agent Jase Bradford is dead—everyone but Reyna Peterson. Only he can protect her now that someone wants the information her CIA husband died to secure. As the one member of their team left alive, Jase must remain in the shadows. Yet even when Reyna blows his cover, Jase is determined to secure her safety. But when their pursuers trap them in the snowy Colorado mountains, will it become his final mission?
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488045399
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Secrets on the mountain Rocky Mountain Sabotage When Lauren Carter’s plane crash-lands near an abandoned mining town, pilot Kent Garland is convinced the charter jet was sabotaged. And one of the other injured passengers may be responsible. Struggling to keep their group safe, Lauren and Kent fight the elements—and their growing feelings for each other. But with someone determined to kill off all the plane’s passengers, they must catch the murderer if they hope to stay alive. Rocky Mountain Pursuit Everyone believes agent Jase Bradford is dead—everyone but Reyna Peterson. Only he can protect her now that someone wants the information her CIA husband died to secure. As the one member of their team left alive, Jase must remain in the shadows. Yet even when Reyna blows his cover, Jase is determined to secure her safety. But when their pursuers trap them in the snowy Colorado mountains, will it become his final mission?
Preacher
Author: William W. Johnstone
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
ISBN: 0786039108
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
He will Become a Legend... Before the legend of Preacher there was a man, and before the man there was a boy. In this thrilling new novel, William W. Johnstone tells the story of a young man filled with wanderlust and raw courage—who will someday become a hero. ...If He Survives On nothing more than a lark, he leaves his family and begins a journey from Ohio westward. Along the way, he runs up against badlands and bad men, loses his freedom, gains his freedom, and learns the first rule of the frontier: do whatever it takes to survive. Preacher With ruthless enemies after him—both white men and Indians—he’ll head for a place as brutal as it is beautiful—the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains. Two years later, he will come back down from the mountaintop with new skills, and a new future as one of the most feared and admired men of his time...a man called Preacher.
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
ISBN: 0786039108
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
He will Become a Legend... Before the legend of Preacher there was a man, and before the man there was a boy. In this thrilling new novel, William W. Johnstone tells the story of a young man filled with wanderlust and raw courage—who will someday become a hero. ...If He Survives On nothing more than a lark, he leaves his family and begins a journey from Ohio westward. Along the way, he runs up against badlands and bad men, loses his freedom, gains his freedom, and learns the first rule of the frontier: do whatever it takes to survive. Preacher With ruthless enemies after him—both white men and Indians—he’ll head for a place as brutal as it is beautiful—the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains. Two years later, he will come back down from the mountaintop with new skills, and a new future as one of the most feared and admired men of his time...a man called Preacher.
Standoff at Midnight Mountain
Author: Mary Alford
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 148808808X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
In the Wyoming mountains, an ex-CIA agent is searching for her brother—and on the run from assassins—in this inspiring novel of romantic suspense. After CIA operative Liam Simmons disappears, armed men show up at his sister Rachel’s home looking for information. A former agent herself, Rachel is able to elude the would-be attackers with the help of her ex, Agent Alex Booth. Now Rachel and Alex are running for their lives as they try to decode the cryptic message Liam left behind. Pursued through the wilderness by highly trained—and very familiar—men, Rachel and Alex must rely on their faith, their courage, and each other to expose a conspiracy that goes deeper than they ever imagined.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 148808808X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
In the Wyoming mountains, an ex-CIA agent is searching for her brother—and on the run from assassins—in this inspiring novel of romantic suspense. After CIA operative Liam Simmons disappears, armed men show up at his sister Rachel’s home looking for information. A former agent herself, Rachel is able to elude the would-be attackers with the help of her ex, Agent Alex Booth. Now Rachel and Alex are running for their lives as they try to decode the cryptic message Liam left behind. Pursued through the wilderness by highly trained—and very familiar—men, Rachel and Alex must rely on their faith, their courage, and each other to expose a conspiracy that goes deeper than they ever imagined.
Meeting God on the Mountain
Author: Verla M. Blom
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1512729264
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Explore the mountains of Israel and the mountains of Montana through the eyes of past and present mountain men and women. Climb to the top of Mount Sinai with Moses. Ascend the heights of Mount Hor with Aaron. Shout from a mountaintop with Isaiah. Ride on a donkey into a mountain ravine with Deborah. Compare Biblical mountain ghost towns with Montana mountain ghost towns. Sit on a mountainside with Jesus and learn about mountain flowers. Learn about the Maker of heaven and earth through this unique presentation of Rocky Mountain stories and photos placed side by side with Biblical texts. Meeting God on the Mountain is a series of forty lessons suitable for personal study of the Bible or as a stimulus for group discussion.
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1512729264
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Explore the mountains of Israel and the mountains of Montana through the eyes of past and present mountain men and women. Climb to the top of Mount Sinai with Moses. Ascend the heights of Mount Hor with Aaron. Shout from a mountaintop with Isaiah. Ride on a donkey into a mountain ravine with Deborah. Compare Biblical mountain ghost towns with Montana mountain ghost towns. Sit on a mountainside with Jesus and learn about mountain flowers. Learn about the Maker of heaven and earth through this unique presentation of Rocky Mountain stories and photos placed side by side with Biblical texts. Meeting God on the Mountain is a series of forty lessons suitable for personal study of the Bible or as a stimulus for group discussion.
50 Classic Ski Descents of North America
Author: Art Burrows
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780982615430
Category : Mountaineering
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America is a large-format compilation of iconic and aesthetic ski descents from Alaska to Mount Washington. Created by ski mountaineers Chris Davenport, Art Burrows and Penn Newhard, Fifty Classic Ski Descents taps into the local knowledge of contributors such as Andrew McLean, Glen Plake, Lowell Skoog, Chic Scott and Ptor Spricenieks with first person descriptions of their favorite ski descents and insightful perspectives on ski mountaineering past, present and future. The book features 208 pages of gorgeous action and mountain images from many of North America's top photographers. Whether you are planning an expedition to Baffin Island's Polar Star Couloir or heading out for dawn patrol on Mount Superior, Fifty Classic Ski Descents is a visual and inspirational feast of ski mountaineering in North America.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780982615430
Category : Mountaineering
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America is a large-format compilation of iconic and aesthetic ski descents from Alaska to Mount Washington. Created by ski mountaineers Chris Davenport, Art Burrows and Penn Newhard, Fifty Classic Ski Descents taps into the local knowledge of contributors such as Andrew McLean, Glen Plake, Lowell Skoog, Chic Scott and Ptor Spricenieks with first person descriptions of their favorite ski descents and insightful perspectives on ski mountaineering past, present and future. The book features 208 pages of gorgeous action and mountain images from many of North America's top photographers. Whether you are planning an expedition to Baffin Island's Polar Star Couloir or heading out for dawn patrol on Mount Superior, Fifty Classic Ski Descents is a visual and inspirational feast of ski mountaineering in North America.