Author: Mike Santangelo
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780740728204
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Collection of fifteen stories of heroism.
The Greatest Firefighter Stories Never Told
Author: Mike Santangelo
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780740728204
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Collection of fifteen stories of heroism.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780740728204
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Collection of fifteen stories of heroism.
The Greatest Survivor Stories Never Told
Author: Mara Bovsun
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780740727283
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
A seventeen-year-old girl survives a plane crash in the Amazon and, despite maggots festering in her open wounds, finds her way to help and safety. This amazing story of courage and luck, which leaves the young woman the lone survivor from a wreck that claimed her mother and 90 other passengers, is only one of many riveting stories from Allan Zullo's and Mara Bovsun's new book on survival. In The Greatest Survival Stories Never Told, readers can learn all about real survivors like the Honduran mother of three who drifts in the sea for days after Hurricane Mitch destroys her home and family. In her case, a red bra was the key to survival since the brightly colored object finally caught the attention of the Coast Guard flying nearby.Or they can read about the New York businessman who endures thirteen days in a muddy hole after kidnappers demand that his family put up three million bucks for his return. As he sits in the cramped, dark pit, he composes his autobiography aloud to save his sanity until his rescue.In The Greatest Survival Stories Never Told, dozens of stories of grit and heart will inspire readers everywhere. The book makes for exhilarating reading.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780740727283
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
A seventeen-year-old girl survives a plane crash in the Amazon and, despite maggots festering in her open wounds, finds her way to help and safety. This amazing story of courage and luck, which leaves the young woman the lone survivor from a wreck that claimed her mother and 90 other passengers, is only one of many riveting stories from Allan Zullo's and Mara Bovsun's new book on survival. In The Greatest Survival Stories Never Told, readers can learn all about real survivors like the Honduran mother of three who drifts in the sea for days after Hurricane Mitch destroys her home and family. In her case, a red bra was the key to survival since the brightly colored object finally caught the attention of the Coast Guard flying nearby.Or they can read about the New York businessman who endures thirteen days in a muddy hole after kidnappers demand that his family put up three million bucks for his return. As he sits in the cramped, dark pit, he composes his autobiography aloud to save his sanity until his rescue.In The Greatest Survival Stories Never Told, dozens of stories of grit and heart will inspire readers everywhere. The book makes for exhilarating reading.
Mews Items
Author: Allan Zullo
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780740750427
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
Mews Items celebrates the enigmatic nature of the cat with more than 150 amazing and astounding stories that will leave cat lovers of all ages clawing for more.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780740750427
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
Mews Items celebrates the enigmatic nature of the cat with more than 150 amazing and astounding stories that will leave cat lovers of all ages clawing for more.
Battling Blazes
Author: Lisa Thompson
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 0756536170
Category : Fire extinction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Find out what skills are needed, what's in a day's work, and where firefighting can take you. You'll also learn fire facts and fire safety tips. Whether working in the city or the remote countryside, as a fire investigator, or even fighting fires from the air, firefighting is a hot career!--From publisher description.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 0756536170
Category : Fire extinction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Find out what skills are needed, what's in a day's work, and where firefighting can take you. You'll also learn fire facts and fire safety tips. Whether working in the city or the remote countryside, as a fire investigator, or even fighting fires from the air, firefighting is a hot career!--From publisher description.
Writer's Guide to Nonfiction
Author: Elizabeth Lyon
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101153504
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
A WRITER’S COMPASSDirection for your writing career Don’t get lost on the publishing path. Just forge ahead with the Writer’s Compass. Drawing on decades of professional experience as an author, editor, writing instructor, mentor, and marketing consultant, Elizabeth Lyon helps you navigate the art and craft of writing—with clear, easy-to-follow directions: NORTH Getting Your Bearings Understand your purpose and your audience; learn to refine your ideas, select effective titles, and find the best method of organization for any piece SOUTH Troubleshooting Use checklists and guidelines to spot weaknesses and problems in leads, organization, conclusions, and style—and find out how to correct them EAST Learning to Market Map a successful cover letter, query letter, or proposal, and discover a four-step process to facilitate publication and sales WEST Refining Your Vision Brainstorm to gain perspective on your writing—and how it fits with your values, goals, and dreams
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101153504
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
A WRITER’S COMPASSDirection for your writing career Don’t get lost on the publishing path. Just forge ahead with the Writer’s Compass. Drawing on decades of professional experience as an author, editor, writing instructor, mentor, and marketing consultant, Elizabeth Lyon helps you navigate the art and craft of writing—with clear, easy-to-follow directions: NORTH Getting Your Bearings Understand your purpose and your audience; learn to refine your ideas, select effective titles, and find the best method of organization for any piece SOUTH Troubleshooting Use checklists and guidelines to spot weaknesses and problems in leads, organization, conclusions, and style—and find out how to correct them EAST Learning to Market Map a successful cover letter, query letter, or proposal, and discover a four-step process to facilitate publication and sales WEST Refining Your Vision Brainstorm to gain perspective on your writing—and how it fits with your values, goals, and dreams
The Fire Inside
Author: Steve Delsohn
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062031864
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
In the tradition of Mark Baker's Cops, more than 100 top firefighters describe the highs and lows of the world's most dangerous profession. Fascinating and packed with emotion,The Fire Inside is a unique look at the unseen world of firefighters who risk their lives for strangers every day In their own words, these male and female heroes vividly describe how they cope with scorching flame, injuries, earthquakes, hazardous waste, and wildfire-and the rewards that keep them climbing back on the fire truck.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062031864
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
In the tradition of Mark Baker's Cops, more than 100 top firefighters describe the highs and lows of the world's most dangerous profession. Fascinating and packed with emotion,The Fire Inside is a unique look at the unseen world of firefighters who risk their lives for strangers every day In their own words, these male and female heroes vividly describe how they cope with scorching flame, injuries, earthquakes, hazardous waste, and wildfire-and the rewards that keep them climbing back on the fire truck.
The Hero Inside of You
Author: Allan Zullo
Publisher: Sourcebooks
ISBN: 9781402207174
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Quick, easy-to-read and inspiring stories celebrating courage and bravery.
Publisher: Sourcebooks
ISBN: 9781402207174
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Quick, easy-to-read and inspiring stories celebrating courage and bravery.
Kliatt Young Adult Paperback Book Guide
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Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
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Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 386
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The Publishers Weekly
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 908
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 908
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The Flame Within
Author: Wayne Mutza
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786472766
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
A former City of Milwaukee firefighter, the author writes his memoir with candor, depth, spice and emotional insight. He lays out the tumultuous events that led him as a youth into the profession, and the wealth of eye-opening experiences along the way. He plumbs the character of the firefighters and paramedics who answer the call for rescue--but also the character of those who make the call, the rescuer and the rescued. The author keeps the reader close with vivid details of fighting fire and dealing with the anguish of loss and destruction. He pulls no punches; he also describes the promotion process, the politics in stations and in the service as a whole, the struggle of teaching young firefighters, and the heavy price of dedication. The book fully displays the humanity of members of the fire service and the flavor of fire service tradition.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786472766
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
A former City of Milwaukee firefighter, the author writes his memoir with candor, depth, spice and emotional insight. He lays out the tumultuous events that led him as a youth into the profession, and the wealth of eye-opening experiences along the way. He plumbs the character of the firefighters and paramedics who answer the call for rescue--but also the character of those who make the call, the rescuer and the rescued. The author keeps the reader close with vivid details of fighting fire and dealing with the anguish of loss and destruction. He pulls no punches; he also describes the promotion process, the politics in stations and in the service as a whole, the struggle of teaching young firefighters, and the heavy price of dedication. The book fully displays the humanity of members of the fire service and the flavor of fire service tradition.