Author: Stuart Holmes Coleman
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1429997125
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
This biography of legendary Hawaiian surfer Eddie Aikau is “a homespun homage to a modern-day folk hero” (Outside Magazine). In the 1970s, a decade before bumper stickers and T-shirts bearing the phrase Eddie Would Go began popping up all over the Hawaiian islands and throughout the surfing world, Eddie Aikau was proving what it meant to be a “waterman.” As a fearless and gifted surfer, he rode the biggest waves in the world; as the first and most famous Waimea Bay lifeguard on the North Shore, he saved hundreds of lives from its treacherous waters; and as a proud Hawaiian, he sacrificed his life to save the crew aboard the voyaging canoe Hokule’a. From Stuart Holmes Coleman, Eddie Would Go is the “fascinating” story of Eddie Aikau’s life and legacy, a pipeline into the exhilarating world of surfing, and an important chronicle of the Hawaiian Renaissance and the emergence of modern Hawaii (San Francisco Chronicle). “Enlightening . . . an impressive history.” —Surfing Magazine “A meaningful biography of a surfing hero . . . extraordinary.” —San Diego Union-Tribune “Coleman, a surfer himself, does an admirable job of de-mystifying this remarkable man.” —St. Petersburg Times
Eddie Would Go
Author: Stuart Holmes Coleman
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1429997125
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
This biography of legendary Hawaiian surfer Eddie Aikau is “a homespun homage to a modern-day folk hero” (Outside Magazine). In the 1970s, a decade before bumper stickers and T-shirts bearing the phrase Eddie Would Go began popping up all over the Hawaiian islands and throughout the surfing world, Eddie Aikau was proving what it meant to be a “waterman.” As a fearless and gifted surfer, he rode the biggest waves in the world; as the first and most famous Waimea Bay lifeguard on the North Shore, he saved hundreds of lives from its treacherous waters; and as a proud Hawaiian, he sacrificed his life to save the crew aboard the voyaging canoe Hokule’a. From Stuart Holmes Coleman, Eddie Would Go is the “fascinating” story of Eddie Aikau’s life and legacy, a pipeline into the exhilarating world of surfing, and an important chronicle of the Hawaiian Renaissance and the emergence of modern Hawaii (San Francisco Chronicle). “Enlightening . . . an impressive history.” —Surfing Magazine “A meaningful biography of a surfing hero . . . extraordinary.” —San Diego Union-Tribune “Coleman, a surfer himself, does an admirable job of de-mystifying this remarkable man.” —St. Petersburg Times
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1429997125
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
This biography of legendary Hawaiian surfer Eddie Aikau is “a homespun homage to a modern-day folk hero” (Outside Magazine). In the 1970s, a decade before bumper stickers and T-shirts bearing the phrase Eddie Would Go began popping up all over the Hawaiian islands and throughout the surfing world, Eddie Aikau was proving what it meant to be a “waterman.” As a fearless and gifted surfer, he rode the biggest waves in the world; as the first and most famous Waimea Bay lifeguard on the North Shore, he saved hundreds of lives from its treacherous waters; and as a proud Hawaiian, he sacrificed his life to save the crew aboard the voyaging canoe Hokule’a. From Stuart Holmes Coleman, Eddie Would Go is the “fascinating” story of Eddie Aikau’s life and legacy, a pipeline into the exhilarating world of surfing, and an important chronicle of the Hawaiian Renaissance and the emergence of modern Hawaii (San Francisco Chronicle). “Enlightening . . . an impressive history.” —Surfing Magazine “A meaningful biography of a surfing hero . . . extraordinary.” —San Diego Union-Tribune “Coleman, a surfer himself, does an admirable job of de-mystifying this remarkable man.” —St. Petersburg Times
Clan
Author: K.D. Smith
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1469195577
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
The book centers on a warrior (Trugard) who is protecting his village from vampires only to be cursed to be a vampire himself by a witch. He is shown a vision, but wants to recapture his humanity. He ends up battling one of his long time friends (Jiinstardt) who now has a blood lust for power and control. Trugard ends up falling in love for the first time with a girl (Sarah) who does not know her life will be changed forever with the disappearance of her best friend and the death of a classmate. This book challenges the mind and is mysterious, gory, and action oriented. Readers will enjoy how fast the story moves along and how colorful and animated the characters are. Be ready for a joyride from the past to the present in this book.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1469195577
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
The book centers on a warrior (Trugard) who is protecting his village from vampires only to be cursed to be a vampire himself by a witch. He is shown a vision, but wants to recapture his humanity. He ends up battling one of his long time friends (Jiinstardt) who now has a blood lust for power and control. Trugard ends up falling in love for the first time with a girl (Sarah) who does not know her life will be changed forever with the disappearance of her best friend and the death of a classmate. This book challenges the mind and is mysterious, gory, and action oriented. Readers will enjoy how fast the story moves along and how colorful and animated the characters are. Be ready for a joyride from the past to the present in this book.
Punx
Author: E. Bero
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1477152687
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Bobby Palento was just a child when he discovered a scene of music so chaotic that he had to fi nd out everything about it. Playing guitar was his best asset. Soon his friends and Bobby started to join the Punk scene by recreating their own music in a band. Troubles lead them to fl ea the city of Santa Cruz and they were headed on their way to a massive drug addicting musical tour of the U.S. Drugs lead them to places they never wanted to be especially for Bobby Palento.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1477152687
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Bobby Palento was just a child when he discovered a scene of music so chaotic that he had to fi nd out everything about it. Playing guitar was his best asset. Soon his friends and Bobby started to join the Punk scene by recreating their own music in a band. Troubles lead them to fl ea the city of Santa Cruz and they were headed on their way to a massive drug addicting musical tour of the U.S. Drugs lead them to places they never wanted to be especially for Bobby Palento.
In Paris
Author: R.J. Groves
Publisher: R.J. Groves
ISBN: 0645267511
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Would you keep a childhood promise? Looking for a change of pace, Scott moved to Paris to chase an unrealistic dream. But after two years of hard work in a mundane job, he wonders if his dream will ever come to fruition. When he saw her for the first time, he thought he'd seen a goddess. It scared the hell out of him. How could he chase his dream when she occupied his mind? Olivia moved to Paris for one thing—to keep a promise she made when she was twelve. But when her life starts to feel stagnant, she feels like she's fooling herself for holding on to her dream for so long, even if she finds it impossible to let it go. When she collided into his chest, she felt like she'd been electrocuted. It was undeniable—they had chemistry. But would she ever be able to let go of her dream to let him in?
Publisher: R.J. Groves
ISBN: 0645267511
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Would you keep a childhood promise? Looking for a change of pace, Scott moved to Paris to chase an unrealistic dream. But after two years of hard work in a mundane job, he wonders if his dream will ever come to fruition. When he saw her for the first time, he thought he'd seen a goddess. It scared the hell out of him. How could he chase his dream when she occupied his mind? Olivia moved to Paris for one thing—to keep a promise she made when she was twelve. But when her life starts to feel stagnant, she feels like she's fooling herself for holding on to her dream for so long, even if she finds it impossible to let it go. When she collided into his chest, she felt like she'd been electrocuted. It was undeniable—they had chemistry. But would she ever be able to let go of her dream to let him in?
Gemini
Author: William Kelley
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595007015
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
Gemini is the story of young Bascomb McGoslin and his search for love and spiritual fulfillment—a search which became a desperate flight from the life and the world he had known before. Behind Bascomb’s headlong escape was June Cyzmanski—a willful, beautiful creature as hungry for love as he, but with an honesty he had not yet achieved. Torn by his passion for Cyz and by his guilt over their love affair, Bascomb was impelled to seek absolution for his sins within the religious life. Gemini is many things. It is a bold and honest portrait of a man trapped by his own keen intelligence in a nightmare of doubt and ignorance. It is a fascinating and faithful recreation of seminary life. And, above all, it is a haunting story of love—between man and woman, man and God. William Kelley was born in 1929, the fourth of seven children. His first novel, Gemini was a best seller when first published in 1959. He has an extensive background as both writer and producer, having written numerous movies and series for television as well as 7 novels. He received an Academy Award for best screenplay in 1986 for Witness.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595007015
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
Gemini is the story of young Bascomb McGoslin and his search for love and spiritual fulfillment—a search which became a desperate flight from the life and the world he had known before. Behind Bascomb’s headlong escape was June Cyzmanski—a willful, beautiful creature as hungry for love as he, but with an honesty he had not yet achieved. Torn by his passion for Cyz and by his guilt over their love affair, Bascomb was impelled to seek absolution for his sins within the religious life. Gemini is many things. It is a bold and honest portrait of a man trapped by his own keen intelligence in a nightmare of doubt and ignorance. It is a fascinating and faithful recreation of seminary life. And, above all, it is a haunting story of love—between man and woman, man and God. William Kelley was born in 1929, the fourth of seven children. His first novel, Gemini was a best seller when first published in 1959. He has an extensive background as both writer and producer, having written numerous movies and series for television as well as 7 novels. He received an Academy Award for best screenplay in 1986 for Witness.
Police Response to Domestic Violence
Author: Lt. Jim Heitmeyer
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557228034
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
This book is dedicated to all the Police Officers who have given their lives in the line of duty while responding to Domestic Violence calls and to all the children, women, men and elderly who fall victim to Domestic Violence every day. Most stories are horrific and brutal, while other cases lead toward that outcome. I hope this training book Curriculum will explain some of the reasons Domestic Violence happens, and some solutions that may help in preventing such acts of violence from occurring to you or others, and for possibly saving one's life. This book is also a great training curriculum for any law enforcement agency.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557228034
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
This book is dedicated to all the Police Officers who have given their lives in the line of duty while responding to Domestic Violence calls and to all the children, women, men and elderly who fall victim to Domestic Violence every day. Most stories are horrific and brutal, while other cases lead toward that outcome. I hope this training book Curriculum will explain some of the reasons Domestic Violence happens, and some solutions that may help in preventing such acts of violence from occurring to you or others, and for possibly saving one's life. This book is also a great training curriculum for any law enforcement agency.
Haul Away!
Author: Rob Duncan
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1463477104
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
On a September day, an assortment of strangers from around the world gathered in San Diego for the voyage of a lifetime: a 75-day rounding of the dreaded Cape Horn on a square-rigged tall ship. Some were experienced sailors, some novices, but all dreamed of the Sailors Everest- surviving Cape Horn, and getting to wear the gold earring that is the age-old symbol of the Cape Horner.If they successfully completed the voyage, they would join an exclusive group of fewer than 500 living Cape Horners How did this group of strangers meld into an effective team, and ultimately a band of great friends? How did they overcome storms, fear, and interpersonal strains to achieve a lifes dream?Join management consultant and college instructor Rob Duncan as he recounts the voyage first-hand, and shares the teambuilding lessons he learned through the process of earning his own gold earring.Part management primer, part inspirational tale, this book will appeal to anyone who works in or manages teams, anyone who dreams of achieving a personal quest, and everyone who loves a good yarn.Haul Away! also contains useful lessons and worksheets that will help you to reach your own personal quest, whatever it may be.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1463477104
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
On a September day, an assortment of strangers from around the world gathered in San Diego for the voyage of a lifetime: a 75-day rounding of the dreaded Cape Horn on a square-rigged tall ship. Some were experienced sailors, some novices, but all dreamed of the Sailors Everest- surviving Cape Horn, and getting to wear the gold earring that is the age-old symbol of the Cape Horner.If they successfully completed the voyage, they would join an exclusive group of fewer than 500 living Cape Horners How did this group of strangers meld into an effective team, and ultimately a band of great friends? How did they overcome storms, fear, and interpersonal strains to achieve a lifes dream?Join management consultant and college instructor Rob Duncan as he recounts the voyage first-hand, and shares the teambuilding lessons he learned through the process of earning his own gold earring.Part management primer, part inspirational tale, this book will appeal to anyone who works in or manages teams, anyone who dreams of achieving a personal quest, and everyone who loves a good yarn.Haul Away! also contains useful lessons and worksheets that will help you to reach your own personal quest, whatever it may be.
Children of Vallejo
Author: C.W. Spooner
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9781475938012
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
For nearly all of its existence, Vallejo was a blue collar, lunch pail city where the destinies of the town and its shipyard were inextricably linked. In his first collection of short stories, C.W. Spooner tracks the lives of a handful of characters as they grow from childhood to adolescence and beyond in a hard place where everyone fought to keep what was theirs and children created their own adventures. Spooner begins with the tale of Nicholas, a terrified four-year-old who is ready to start his first day of nursery school. Nicholas knows he must adhere to his fathers advice to always be a good sailor, but when the first day does not go as planned, Nicholas discovers the true meaning of friendship. Fourteen-year-old Nicks dog, George, has gone AWOL. But just when he is ready to give up, hope arrives. When Carols past shows up at her door with wild hair and a Walt Whitman beard, she is thrilled. His war is finally ending, but it is the gift he leaves with her that finally gives her peace. This compilation of short tales shares a compelling glimpse into what it was like to grow up in a shipyard town during an uncertain time when no one took life for granted. These stories will touch your life no matter where you are from. Thomas R. Campbell, author of Badass: The Harley-Davidson Experience
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9781475938012
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
For nearly all of its existence, Vallejo was a blue collar, lunch pail city where the destinies of the town and its shipyard were inextricably linked. In his first collection of short stories, C.W. Spooner tracks the lives of a handful of characters as they grow from childhood to adolescence and beyond in a hard place where everyone fought to keep what was theirs and children created their own adventures. Spooner begins with the tale of Nicholas, a terrified four-year-old who is ready to start his first day of nursery school. Nicholas knows he must adhere to his fathers advice to always be a good sailor, but when the first day does not go as planned, Nicholas discovers the true meaning of friendship. Fourteen-year-old Nicks dog, George, has gone AWOL. But just when he is ready to give up, hope arrives. When Carols past shows up at her door with wild hair and a Walt Whitman beard, she is thrilled. His war is finally ending, but it is the gift he leaves with her that finally gives her peace. This compilation of short tales shares a compelling glimpse into what it was like to grow up in a shipyard town during an uncertain time when no one took life for granted. These stories will touch your life no matter where you are from. Thomas R. Campbell, author of Badass: The Harley-Davidson Experience
A Young Man After God's Own Heart
Author: Jim George
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 0736959793
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Pursuing God really is an adventure—one that can get extreme, one you'll never tire of. Becoming a young man after God's own heart is a lot like climbing a mountain. You'll find all sorts of challenges on the way up, but the awesome view at the top is well worth the trip. Real success in life—the kind that counts with God—starts by discovering God's priorities for you. These include... building your faith choosing the right kinds of friends getting along at home winning the battle over temptation making right choices about the future Once you get started on this journey, you'll never be the same! Includes new and revised content.
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 0736959793
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Pursuing God really is an adventure—one that can get extreme, one you'll never tire of. Becoming a young man after God's own heart is a lot like climbing a mountain. You'll find all sorts of challenges on the way up, but the awesome view at the top is well worth the trip. Real success in life—the kind that counts with God—starts by discovering God's priorities for you. These include... building your faith choosing the right kinds of friends getting along at home winning the battle over temptation making right choices about the future Once you get started on this journey, you'll never be the same! Includes new and revised content.
Hoodlum 2
Author: K'wan
Publisher: Kingston Imperial
ISBN: 0998106135
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Top-notch street lit...one of the top urban fiction novels of the year." - Library Journal All he ever wanted to be was a Good Son ... Shai Clark was an all-American basketball player with aspirations of one day making it to the NBA, but that all changed when his father was viciously murdered and he found himself thrust into the role of the new head of his family's criminal enterprise. After waging a war on the streets of New York that lasts nearly three years, it seems like peace is finally being restored to the land and Shai can get back to focusing on continuing his father's mission to legitimize the Clark family— but little does he know it was only the calm before the storm. Not everyone respects his claim to the Clark empire, and when new and old enemies start to come out of the woodwork, Shai will find that inheriting the throne was one thing, but holding onto it will prove to be a far more difficult task.
Publisher: Kingston Imperial
ISBN: 0998106135
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Top-notch street lit...one of the top urban fiction novels of the year." - Library Journal All he ever wanted to be was a Good Son ... Shai Clark was an all-American basketball player with aspirations of one day making it to the NBA, but that all changed when his father was viciously murdered and he found himself thrust into the role of the new head of his family's criminal enterprise. After waging a war on the streets of New York that lasts nearly three years, it seems like peace is finally being restored to the land and Shai can get back to focusing on continuing his father's mission to legitimize the Clark family— but little does he know it was only the calm before the storm. Not everyone respects his claim to the Clark empire, and when new and old enemies start to come out of the woodwork, Shai will find that inheriting the throne was one thing, but holding onto it will prove to be a far more difficult task.