Author: Peter Celis
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1908117516
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 510
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The little-known, real-life account of a Canadian hero’s courage and loyalty in the face of Nazi Germany’s greatest horrors during World War II. On the night of 27/28 April 1944, Teddy Blenkinsop and his crew were acting as deputy master bombers during a Pathfinder raid on Montzen in Belgium. After a successful attack, their Lancaster was shot down. Miraculously he survived to be protected by Belgian citizens before ending his days in Bergen Belsen concentration camp. Little was known of his exploits in between until Peter Celis, a Belgian air-force officer, began to research the story. What he uncovered is far more amazing than any fictional film could be. He found that Blenkinsop was not only an exceptional and gallant operational pilot, but that his loyalty, dedication and devotion were second to none and that his bravery and fearlessness led him to make the supreme sacrifice in the face of Nazi Germany. Written with pace and insight, this is an uplifting account of an outstanding young man who very nearly made it back home.
Author: Reginald Haché
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1477132228
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 112
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If you've ever experienced stage fright, this is a “must read” dissertation on the subject of controlling one's emotions during concert performances. You will find methods in this book, circumventing this debilitating problem, enabling you to find the confidence necessary to be able to give competent and enjoyable piano recitals in public. You will also discover why this method, which was so effective during the days of the great composers and performers of the seventeenth and eighteenth century, was so adamantly recommended to colleagues and their own piano students. In fact, some of these great composers went so far as to be very critical of performers avoiding the old fashioned method of performance for the more theatrical musical presentation introduced by Franz Liszt. Whatever the case is, keep in mind that “Stage fright can be hazardous to one's ability to perform in public”. This book should give you an optional method to get the job done, so to speak, and make public performance a joy, rather than a terrifying experience you may never want to repeat during your life time. R. W. Hache
Author: Bronnie Ware
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1401956009
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 322
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Revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide with translations in 29 languages. After too many years of unfulfilling work, Bronnie Ware began searching for a job with heart. Despite having no formal qualifications or previous experience in the field, she found herself working in palliative care. During the time she spent tending to those who were dying, Bronnie's life was transformed. Later, she wrote an Internet blog post, outlining the most common regrets that the people she had cared for had expressed. The post gained so much momentum that it was viewed by more than three million readers worldwide in its first year. At the request of many, Bronnie subsequently wrote a book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, to share her story. Bronnie has had a colourful and diverse life. By applying the lessons of those nearing their death to her own life, she developed an understanding that it is possible for everyone, if we make the right choices, to die with peace of mind. In this revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide, with translations in 29 languages, Bronnie expresses how significant these regrets are and how we can positively address these issues while we still have the time. The Top Five Regrets of the Dying gives hope for a better world. It is a courageous, life-changing book that will leave you feeling more compassionate and inspired to live the life you are truly here to live.
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1260
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Author: Zilpha Keatley Snyder
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504050762
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1819
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Nine novels from a three-time Newbery Honor author whose “tales of wonder, mystery, and suspense beguiled two generations of children and young adults” (The New York Times). Blending realism and fantasy, Zilpha Keatley Snyder was a master at drawing young readers into mesmerizing worlds. Collected in one volume, here are some of her most memorable and beloved novels. TheVelvet Room explores ranch life for a child of a former migrant worker. Cat Running offers a unique glimpse into one girl’s experience when her family takes in a malnourished, barefooted “Okie” during the Depression In Song of the Gargoyle, thirteen-year-old Tymmon befriends a strange and enchanted forest creature. In The Trespassers, a boy and his sister discover a secret hideaway in a deserted mansion—and maybe a ghost. And in Fool’s Gold, a group of teens discover a map that leads them through dangerous, abandoned gold mines. This treasury is a perfect introduction to the novels of one of the most revered figures in children’s literature.
Author: Sinclair Lewis
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 2519
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The Sinclair Lewis Boxed Set offers readers a comprehensive collection of 16 titles from the acclaimed American author. Known for his sharp satire and keen observations of American society, Lewis' works are characterized by a realistic portrayal of middle-class life and social norms. His writing style is marked by a straightforward yet incisive approach, making his books both engaging and thought-provoking. The boxed set features a diverse range of novels, showcasing Lewis' versatility as a writer and his ability to tackle a variety of themes and issues with insight and wit.
Author: Malena J Grey
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1512788589
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 311
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The majority of people desire good over evil. Most of Elizabeths life is a contradiction of this. Blessed with beauty, brains, and talent, her early life is filled with every type of abuse. She embarks on a dramatic and tortuous journey, full of fear, failure, guilt and hope. She is determined to experience real love, but doesnt consult God about how to do this His way. This brings hard lessons, spilling onto others along the way and causing much heartache. Despair finally drives her back to her Heavenly Father. During childhood she escaped the hopelessness through her nightly flying dreamspraying Jesus would scoop her into His loving arms and take her to heaven so she would never have to return. Finally, as God fills her with His love and joyful peace, she loses her need for the dreams. Gods loving approval is her hearts deepest desire.
Author: David Sowell
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 1496224973
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 304
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Revered as the most prestigious tournament in golf, the Masters commands international attention, even among nongolfers. The first and second editions of The Masters: A Hole-by-Hole History of America’s Golf Classic took the unique approach of tackling Augusta National hole by hole. Each hole had its own chapter, with colorful stories on the greatest shots, biggest disasters, and most amazing events that took place on each. David Sowell returns to Augusta with the third edition of The Masters, adding more history and updating each hole with additional stories of greatness and tales of woe for a new generation of golfers led by Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, and Patrick Reed, as well as from an older guard represented by Bubba Watson, Adam Scott, and Sergio García. The legends of the Masters are in full force in this lively look at America’s golf classic. From Bobby Jones and Gene Sarazen to Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus to Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson to Bubba Watson and Jordan Spieth, all the greatest Masters moments of the greatest—and not so great—golfers are here in one book. This third edition provides a rich historical view of the course where success breeds legends and where failure can haunt even the most brilliant golfer’s career.
Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Prestwick House Inc
ISBN: 1580496725
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 234
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When young Edward VI of England and a poor boy who resembles him exchange places, each learns something about the other's very different station in life.
Author: John Lorenz Portugal
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1469151170
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 483
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“He was my best friend...he was my teacher... he was so quiet...” These thoughts raced across Fayt Roxas’s high school friends’ minds when they realize what he really is. For those that barely knew him, they are amazed. Those who thought they were close to him were shocked to their core. With Fayt’s secret out, all his friends have the same questi on in mind: can he sti ll be trusted? But with their lives threatened by an unknown force, he may be their only hope to survive.
