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Roger Windsor’s stories of life as, first, a naïve student at vet school, then as a junior vet in general practice, and finally as a senior member of the Veterinary Investigation Service running a laboratory in Africa, certainly give James Herriot a run for his money. His vignettes of animal woe and human frailty have enduring appeal, and the story of setting up such a valuable service in Botswana, and helping to build that country’s agricultural and forensic veterinary resources, is truly fascinating.

True story of the firsthand account of my tour of duty. From March 7, 1970, to January 30, 1971, with the First Cavalry, a rifleman with Charlie Company, First Battalion, Fifth Cavalry. Beginning with the pacification program to the May-and-June invasion into Cambodia, combat assaults and search-and-destroy missions into enemy sanctuaries.

Nur wenige Monate nachdem in Afghanistan eine über 25-jährige Kriegsgeschichte zu Ende ging, begleitet Roger Willemsen 2006 eine afghanische Freundin auf ihrem Weg in die Heimat: von Kabul nach Kunduz und durch die Steppe zum legendenumwobenen Oxus, dem Grenzfluss zu Tadschikistan – die abenteuerliche Reise durch ein erwachendes Land. Am Ende ist Roger Willemsens Buch weit mehr als der persönliche Bericht von einer faszinierenden Reise, sondern eine literarische Betrachtung der Grundlagen allen Reisens.

The Maine of Not When I'm Gone is about mother nature, the sea, the woods, the tides, the seasons, sunrise and sunset. It is also about human nature. Central are events that happen on the Fourth of July weekend. Locals are drinking, partying, waiting for fireworks. The Coast Guard is like them, cruising the bay, but not patrolling much, most of the sailors below deck, with girlfriends, celebrating the holiday. It is the perfect moment for a multi-million drug drop to take place. A boat from Panama is hardly noticed when it slips into the bay.

Chicago Street Corner Stories starts with a kind of spiritual walking tour in Graceland Cemetery to hear what the ghosts are saying. Wright's descriptions of seasons and vignettes, interspersed with remembrances of people, both famous and personal, who have influenced the rich history and diverse culture of the great city of Chicago, immerse the listener in a truly personal experience. Nostalgia meets the present, and introspection reveals lessons learned and imparted. Life itself is a blessing and that our stories are proof of its abundant benefit.

Lieutenant Colonel Francis James Preston is promoted to colonel and assigned to train new recruits fresh out of infantry school to reactivate the 289th Infantry Regiment. Training these soldiers isn’t hard enough; Second Lieutenant Katharine Wilson is promoted to lieutenant colonel and assigned as the regiment’s executive officer. The regiment attempts to prove their ability to fight together. Internal agents attempt to undermine the regiment to show its inability to defeat an enemy. The time spent training these soldiers exposes a dark secret known only to Dr. Paul Minder.

Do you believe…you don’t know what you don’t know? What if I told you the last harvest predicted by thousands of scientists will be in 2080? Would you believe me? Would you believe today it is a scientific observational truth that the last harvest will be in 2080? Do you know what that means? It means that we will no longer be able to grow any crops because our soil will be dead. It also means that every single one of our future grandchildren’s lives will end in starvation by the time they are 40 years young.

Rob Anderson had enjoyed his continuing involvement with the Drug Enforcement Administration, serving as a “Special Projects” consultant. At 60 years of age, he was fit and energized. But he was ready to hang up his guns. He had more money than he’d ever dreamed he would. Thanks to his pal Kevin McMenimen—and some very smart investments—he could do whatever he wanted, wherever he wanted. The time was right to take advantage of all that. Then came the call from DEA Acting Administrator Anna McCann.

When fishermen start going missing on the Thames, the bungling River Police think its the work of an escaped killer on the loose. Then The Daily Echo newspaper gets wind of a monster pike in the Thames and offers a million pounds to anyone who can catch it, and a crazy monster-hunt ensues.

Everyone has a past, and everyone has secrets, none more so than FBI Agent Kira Lockhart. But even after five years, Kira’s past keeps catching up with her. Hoping to distract herself with a new case, Kira realizes the disappearance of a young college student might be a part of a larger conspiracy. FBI Agent Kira Lockhart has recovered more missing persons than anyone else in the Bureau. But one case haunts her more than any other: her daughter. Five years after Kira failed to save her daughter, she will finally have the chance to catch the people responsible.

Imagine being able to spiritualize your dreams, protect them from hostile takeovers, and be able to turn three hours of sleep into eight hours. These are just a few of the attributes of this book. This publication is 100 percent inspired by God, approved by His son Jesus Christ, and explained by the Holy Spirit of God. So don't even think for a minute that you are going to challenge it, disagree with it, or dispute it in any way. If so, take it up with Him. Please enjoy Dreaming with God.

Never-ending customer demands at Plan B Repairs left me little time to rest, but I had developed the will and skill to help them all. To my advantage, I carried a mystical energy inside of me, accessible via the markings on my palms. Whatever the problem, I always found a way to fix it. I had identity, purpose, friends. Yet a lonely emptiness crept into my rare moments of quiet when my thoughts invariably turned to the same woman, the one I could not reach. Then, a surreal sequence of events drew me into what felt like a foreign world, and suddenly, she was there!

Jonathan Rogers follows the roots of Flannery O’Connor’s fervent Catholicism and traces the outlines of a life marked by illness and suffering, but ultimately defined by an irrepressible joy. In her stories, and in her life story, Flannery O’Connor extends a hand in the dark, warning and reassuring us of the terrible speed of mercy.

This is a true story of persistence, prayer, and a huge desire for independence and freedom; how one man took a $200 investment and turned it into a six-figure income in 18 months. The order of events that took place are duplicatable and can be scaled to just about anyone's situation. Told from the perspective of a firsthand observer and friend, this book shares in detail how "Charlie" did it, and how you can, too.

If you have a father, mother, sister, brother, grandmother, auntie, or any close relative or friend incarcerated in any form of secure lockdown, one of your first thoughts is probably, "when will I get to see them again free?" Now just imagine, if your loved one physically ends up imprisoned (or have even escaped the system), but they have been locked up spiritually their entire life? In this book, I will share my powerful testimony that will demonstrate the power of God that set me free both physically and spiritually.

Wie gestalten sich Finanzstrukturen in anderen Teilen der Welt? Genau das hat sich Jim Rogers auch gefragt und es während einer Weltreise, zusammen mit Frau Paige Parker und einem umgebauten Mercedes SKL, herausgefunden. Zusammen sind sie durch Wüsten, Kriegsgebiete, Stürme und die aufregendsten Landschaften gefahren. 116 Länder haben sie während der Weltreise gesehen und dabei Kulturen, gesellschaftliche und politische Systeme sowie ökonomische Funktionsweisen kennen gelernt. Ein aufregender Bericht über Rogers Erlebnisse und Erkenntnisse.

Bedtime tales are an excellent and well-proven method of relaxing and practicing mindfulness. These tales aren't only for kids; they can help you conquer insomnia, get better sleep, and wake up feeling refreshed and reenergized. This book has 12 bedtime stories for adults, including: "The Scrivener, Bartleby: A Wall-Street Tale", "The Magi's Present", "The Mouse", "The Greedy Giant", "West of the Moon, East of the Sun", and many more! So what are you waiting for? Grab this copy and redirect your focus at night and sleep better!

There’s nothing wrong with Ely. He’s young, employed, and, most importantly, he knows what he wants: Energy drink, responsive touchpad, and data connection to play Soul Slate. But when a megacorporation called Utiliterra comes after their technological secrets, he and his friends must react. Will matches wits with Andrei, the omniscient CEO, while Cristal confronts BABL, the colossal communications tower. Meanwhile, Ely just wants to be left alone, but he is inevitably pulled into the epic struggle. Finally, he accepts the frightening reality that his decisions matter.

Deutschland in naher Zukunft: Die regierende Partei "Heimatfront Deutschland" deportiert alle Migranten und politische Gegner in eine Hand voll hermetisch abgeriegelter sogenannter Flüchtlingsstädte. Elsa Jacobi, die charismatische Führerin der "HfD", herrscht mit eiserner Hand über die Republik und kontrolliert Medien und Staatsorgane mit Gewalt und Terror. Wie Marionetten manipuliert sie die Menschen um sich herum für ihre Zwecke. So auch den jungen Politstar Hassan, der getrieben vom Hass auf seine türkischen Wurzeln nach Anerkennung und Macht strebt.

Go on an adventure with Isabel Soto as she learns about pirate life during the Golden Age of Piracy.