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If the United States couldn’t catch up to the Soviets in space, how could it compete with them on Earth? That was the question facing John F. Kennedy at the height of the Cold War. On February 20, 1962, when John Glenn blasted into orbit aboard Friendship 7, his mission was not only to circle the planet; it was to calm the fears of the free world and renew America’s sense of self-belief. Mercury Rising recreates the tension and excitement of a flight that shifted the momentum of the space race and put the United States on the path to the moon.

Whether you’re facing your own hip replacement surgery or want to train for something like a triathlon, or you simply find yourself facing extreme challenges in your own life, this book is your guide to putting steel in your bones and doing what you may never have thought was possible.

Whenever someone asks me what the most memorable tour was during my 15 years as a tour operator and tour guide, I never hesitate to say – this one – THE FLINDERS AND BIRDSVILLE TOUR. When I look back on it, I often wonder how we got away with it. This is a true story of a group of Kiwi Seniors on a bus trip through Outback Australia in 2008. The travelers survived, sadly the bus did not.

This is not a true story; I hope it never becomes one. In the summer of 1956, sixteen-year-old Marguerite Stearle, daughter of a housekeeper, falls in love with the squire of Mirelton’s nephew, Myles Featherstone. A delightful romance ensues, but in a class-conscious society, Myles has no choice but to end the liaison. With few prospects, a wretched Marguerite embarks on a new life in London, hoping her heart will mend. Unexpectedly, Marguerite is introduced to a tobacco farmer from the British colony of Rhodesia. Falling in love yet again, a new future beckons, one full of excitement as ...

Hard Way Home previously published as Long Haul Home © 2016 by (Fraser, Dana) (Author),from the serial trilogy of Blind Spot © 2016 Down Shift © 2016 Dead Head © 2016 ................................................................................................... Two strangers. Almost no chance of survival. Even less hope. When a massive cyber breach hits every U.S. hydroelectric station just as the Gulf Coast refineries are decimated by a volatile storm, the attack knocks out the nation's entire power supply, instantly throwing America into a deadly new dark age. For Army veteran ...

A tale of adventures, as Lin and Larry Pardey continue their voyaging on board their self-built 24'4" cutter. They cross the exotic sea that spawned Homer's tales of Ulysses' Odyssey, then sail through the strife torn Red Sea and across the typhoon tossed waters of the Bay of Bengal.

Book One of The Red Chronicles Trilogy Red was never meant to have a fair shot. Pulled from reform school at nine by an uncle who barely wanted him, he learned fast that survival meant standing alone. By the time he hit the streets, he was more than ready—sharp, ruthless, and always one step ahead. With Kyle, his best friend and partner in crime, Red carved out a life in the shadows, running jobs and making his own luck. But luck runs dry. When a heist goes south, Red takes the fall, keeping his mouth shut and his loyalty intact. Kyle? Nowhere to be found. No visits. No calls. Nothing. ...

Lin and Larry Pardey's first book, Cruising in Seraffyn, is credited with launching 50,000 dreams. This third book in the critically-acclaimed Seraffyn series chronicles their three years spent exploring Ulysses' wine-colored sea.

The suspense is at its peak! ~Western Mail Explosive and breathtaking! ~ Paris Grand-Place bookstore The question is no longer whether we are heading for darkness. The question is: do you want to survive it? *** New edition 2025 *** BOOK 3 Matilda is an outcast, a traitor to the Community. But since experiencing hell and heaven on earth, her determination is stronger than ever. Behind the war, the indoctrination, and the political manipulations lies the truth. And, just maybe, the possibility of a future. Om* stands out as a must-read for every generation. It resonates with our lives and ...

Book 2 in the Johnny Apocalypse series. Johnny and his Tribe travel to the desolate city of Washington Deecee where they hope to find a cure for Deb and begin to build a nation on the ruins of the past. While the Gangers and Ripper still pursue them, Johnny meets a new foe: An old pirate who calls himself Lord Algon has somehow organized the wild vagabond Crazies into a fighting force. With enemies on either side, can Johnny survive, let alone create the world his Tribe hopes for?

***B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree*** A dream reveals parallel worlds of darkness and light, sending Holly on a spiritual quest to save her soul. Reality becomes elusive as Holly grapples with middle age, loneliness, and regret after the sudden departure of Jack. She finds peace in an ethereal place of light. But is it marred by tragedy from a past life? And can she trust a protector lurking in darkness who promises unlimited power in return for an unthinkable sacrifice? As she sinks deeper into the depths of these realms, Holly must make a choice. Will she align with those in the light who once...

An inventor, adventurer, entrepreneur, collector, and entertainer, and son of legendary scientist-astronaut Owen Garriott, Richard Garriott de Cayeux has been behind some of the most exciting undertakings of our time. A legendary pioneer of the online gaming industry - and a member of every gaming Hall of Fame - Garriott invented the multi-player online game, and coined the term "Avatar" to describe an individual's online character. In this fascinating memoir, Garriott invites listeners on the great adventure that is his life.

In a world overshadowed by the remnants of a buried past, Galia Oliver's seemingly idyllic life takes a sudden turn. The year is 2049, and her parents, Edith and Benjamin, have shielded her from the haunting memories of the mysterious underground society known as the Buried Reserve. Curiosity gnaws at Galia's core, fueled by the cryptic emails that infiltrate her inbox. The messages promise revelations that could rewrite history, secrets long hidden within her own family's past. Determined to unearth the buried truth that has haunted her parents, Galia embarks on a journey that catapults ...

The #1 guidebook for new PAs and NPs! The first year of practice will be the hardest of your entire career. The biggest challenge can be summarized in one question: “How can I safely care for patients when I have so much to learn?” This is the new grad guidebook, written to help you navigate this next stage. You will learn how to: Find a job with good support Identify red flags in job interviews and contracts Level up your clinical evaluation skills to avoid misdiagnosis Use toolkits to assist in making a strong DDx Utilize “clinical decision support systems” to workup patients ...

The raw, milk-stained truth about new motherhood that your Instagram feed doesn't want you to see. WARNING: This book contains scenes of extreme sleep deprivation, discussions of bodily fluids that would make a medical examiner blush, and language that reflects what mothers actually think at 3 AM (not what they post on social media at noon). From the moment your precious bundle of joy turns your body into a 24-hour all-you-can-eat buffet, you'll discover that "nipple confusion" isn't just a breastfeeding issue—it's the perfect metaphor for your entire existence as a new mom: painful, ...

“A fresh take on the zombie romance, leaves you hungry for more.” –Torri Heat Almost a decade after the fall of man, the undead rule the world, and somehow Renee is still alive. Only a teenager when the apocalypse started, she watched everyone around her die. What she doesn’t realize is to the king of the dead she’s a ghost from the past. So, when his horde takes the city and he sees her, Zane doesn’t hesitate to seek her out. Without knowing it, she is the reason he became the monster he is. Given a second chance, he makes her his own. He’s devastated when she doesn’t ...

It is 1879. Jem’s Welsh family farm is flooded for the second year running and they can no longer stay. Father has turned to drink. One day, Father declares: “We are moving to New Zealand”. When Mama falls sick and Father is attacked by whalers, the children must live by their wits and instincts to survive in the wilds of what is now the Abel Tasman National Park. From sea adventure to new beginnings on the other side of the world, three 19th century children must survive the brutalities and wild beauty of a new country, far from home.

Weaving together findings from a wide range of disciplines, Power traces how four key elements developed to give humans extraordinary power: Tool making ability, language, social complexity, and the ability to harness energy sources - most significantly, fossil fuels. It asks whether we have, at this point, overpowered natural and social systems, and if we have, what we can do about it. Has Homo sapiens - one species among millions - become powerful enough to threaten a mass extinction and disrupt the Earth's climate?

Christchurch, New Zealand. September 2010. A city sleeps. In the early hours of the morning came the noise of a freight train and a ferocious shaking the likes of which this South Island city had never before experienced. A 7.1 magnitude earthquake came without warning or prejudice and transformed a city forever, setting off a string of devastating events that were to have a lifelong impact on all who experienced them. This is a personal account of the lasting effects of that day and the effects of all the earthquakes that were to follow. This is the story of how the fury of Mother Nature ...

Humanity faces an unprecedented crisis that threatens all life on Earth. Desert Storm fighter pilot and NASA astronaut Ron Garan addresses this head-on in Floating in Darkness: A Journey of Evolution. Ron takes us on an extraordinary journey through outer space and inner space. He explores the dancing, intersecting orbits of religion, spirituality, and science while grappling with his own role in the violence of combat and the effects of war on all aspects of human life.