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Blue Ice, White Powder
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Friendships tested and deadly objectives risked on a BIG mountain....
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Friendships tested and deadly objectives risked on a BIG mountain....
Blue Ice, White Powder Jack Moscrop
“A compelling read!"
Friendships tested and deadly objectives risked on a BIG mountain.
“Fascinating, scary, and a bit insane...”
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Stuck in their bunkhouse, summit-fevered Rob proposed risky solutions to scale the highest peak in Western Europe. Pete, duelling with his fortieth birthday, seconded Rob. Exasperated, Jack tried to talk sense into both of them. Then a scary Canadian walked through the door... A true short story.
Friendships tested and deadly objectives risked on a BIG mountain.
“Fascinating, scary, and a bit insane...”
4.5 out of 5 Star Avg on GoodReads.com!
Stuck in their bunkhouse, summit-fevered Rob proposed risky solutions to scale the highest peak in Western Europe. Pete, duelling with his fortieth birthday, seconded Rob. Exasperated, Jack tried to talk sense into both of them. Then a scary Canadian walked through the door... A true short story.
The Great Game: 30,000 Miles Across Central A...
Jon Beardmore, 38 and frustrated with his 9-5 career, makes a decision that will change his life for...
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The Great Game: 30,000 Miles Across Central Asia Jon Beardmore
Jon Beardmore, 38 and frustrated with his 9-5 career, makes a decision that will change his life forever.
He is inspired by Peter Hopkirk’s classic book The Great Game, On Secret Service in High Asia, and armed with a burning desire to return to Afghanistan to play a game of cricket.
Jon sets out on an extraordinary nine-month solo overland journey across Central Asia in a 20 year Landcruiser called Boris and only his mascot Kiwi Ted for company. And he sets off with one burning question in mind - is Central Asia really as dangerous as we’re led to believe?
The challenge to navigate across 30,000 miles and 30 countries becomes a true test of perseverance, tenacity and desire to overcome obstacles and the unexpected physical and mental challenges.
He is inspired by Peter Hopkirk’s classic book The Great Game, On Secret Service in High Asia, and armed with a burning desire to return to Afghanistan to play a game of cricket.
Jon sets out on an extraordinary nine-month solo overland journey across Central Asia in a 20 year Landcruiser called Boris and only his mascot Kiwi Ted for company. And he sets off with one burning question in mind - is Central Asia really as dangerous as we’re led to believe?
The challenge to navigate across 30,000 miles and 30 countries becomes a true test of perseverance, tenacity and desire to overcome obstacles and the unexpected physical and mental challenges.
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Alice's Daughter: Lost mission child by Rhond...
Taken from family and culture aged three and placed on a mission in remote Western Australia, Rhonda...
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Father, Son and the Pennine Way
5 days, 90 miles.
What could possibly go wrong…
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Father, Son and the Pennine Way Mark Richards
5 days, 90 miles.
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"Beautifully written, insightful, brutally honest and laugh out loud funny."
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"Beautifully written, insightful, brutally honest and laugh out loud funny."
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Talking Tico: (Mis)adventures of a Gringo in...
Costa Rica is one of the most sought after vacation destinations in the Americas with some of the wo...
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Talking Tico: (Mis)adventures of a Gringo in and Around Costa Rica Joe Baur
Costa Rica is one of the most sought after vacation destinations in the Americas with some of the world's most attractive natural surroundings teeming with wildlife. Most visitors spend years saving up for a trip of a lifetime, or perhaps even a honeymoon, but Joe decided to move there for ten months to get a closer look at life in and around Costa Rica.
Over the course of his time abroad, Joe brings his experiences to life alongside the history of the region as he travels throughout Costa Rica and its Central American. Xenophobic expatriates, delicious food, vibrant market scenes, an epic battle with Mothra, and inevitable culture clashes all make an appearance in Talking Tico, leaving readers with a new impression of this fascinating region.
Over the course of his time abroad, Joe brings his experiences to life alongside the history of the region as he travels throughout Costa Rica and its Central American. Xenophobic expatriates, delicious food, vibrant market scenes, an epic battle with Mothra, and inevitable culture clashes all make an appearance in Talking Tico, leaving readers with a new impression of this fascinating region.
The Zealand Tale
I'm in New Zealand. I'm broke, yet there is a month to go between the end of the study semester and...
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Work Out, Pig Out: A Year of Losing Fat, Gain...
"Work Out, Pig Out," the first book in the Home Gym Strong series, is an often hilarious, warts-and-...
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Camino Quotes and Poems: The Meaning of the J...
Feel what it is like to be on the Camino and what the journey means via poetry and illustrated quote...
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Camino Quotes and Poems: The Meaning of the Journey Jane V. Blanchard
Feel what it is like to be on the Camino and what the journey means via poetry and illustrated quotes.
Camino Quotes and Poems: The Meaning of the Journey expresses the Spirit of the Camino via poetry and picture quotes. Get a feel for the Camino. Learn what gifts the Camino imparts to those who embark on the journey. Understand why the Camino is so memorable. Feel the allure that draws many pilgrims back to the Camino.
This is a companion book to A Peek at the Remarkable Camino: A Photo Journey. In that book, you can see what the Camino is like. In Camino Quotes and Poems, you can feel just how meaningful the journey is.
Camino Quotes and Poems: The Meaning of the Journey expresses the Spirit of the Camino via poetry and picture quotes. Get a feel for the Camino. Learn what gifts the Camino imparts to those who embark on the journey. Understand why the Camino is so memorable. Feel the allure that draws many pilgrims back to the Camino.
This is a companion book to A Peek at the Remarkable Camino: A Photo Journey. In that book, you can see what the Camino is like. In Camino Quotes and Poems, you can feel just how meaningful the journey is.
A Christian Walks in the Footsteps of the Bud...
"I'm going to learn from the Buddhists. Specifically, I’m hoping that they will teach me how to be a...
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A Christian Walks in the Footsteps of the Buddha J.R. Mabry
"I'm going to learn from the Buddhists. Specifically, I’m hoping that they will teach me how to be a better Christian."
From December 2013 through March 2014, Christian pastor John Mabry went on a most amazing pilgrimage—to visit the most significant sites of the Buddha’s life, and to reflect deeply on what he saw, in conversation with his own faith. From there, his journey took him to Nepal, Thailand, Taiwan, and back to India as he followed the distribution and development of Buddhism around the world. Part travelogue, part history lesson, part comparative theological reflection, this record of that adventure captures both the frailty and profundity of the human religious quest.
From December 2013 through March 2014, Christian pastor John Mabry went on a most amazing pilgrimage—to visit the most significant sites of the Buddha’s life, and to reflect deeply on what he saw, in conversation with his own faith. From there, his journey took him to Nepal, Thailand, Taiwan, and back to India as he followed the distribution and development of Buddhism around the world. Part travelogue, part history lesson, part comparative theological reflection, this record of that adventure captures both the frailty and profundity of the human religious quest.
Rare Steak, Red Wine, Hot Tango! — a rollicki...
On her own after the death of her beloved husband, Helen Wilkie fulfills a long held dream to visit...
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Rare Steak, Red Wine, Hot Tango! — a rollicking memoir of Argentina (PREVIEW) Helen Wilkie
On her own after the death of her beloved husband, Helen Wilkie fulfills a long held dream to visit Buenos Aires, Argentina. In that short vacation the city burrows its way into her heart and brings her back again and again!
In this lighthearted, humorous memoir, she shares quirky, fun stories ranging from negotiating the Buenos Aires bus system, to learning to dance tango, to a close encounter with a crocodile — and lots more along the way.
If you like personal stories of exotic cities and faraway places, you’ll love Rare Steak, Red Wine, Hot Tango! Buy it now and join the adventure, but be warned — you may find yourself online booking your flight to irresistible Buenos Aires!
In this lighthearted, humorous memoir, she shares quirky, fun stories ranging from negotiating the Buenos Aires bus system, to learning to dance tango, to a close encounter with a crocodile — and lots more along the way.
If you like personal stories of exotic cities and faraway places, you’ll love Rare Steak, Red Wine, Hot Tango! Buy it now and join the adventure, but be warned — you may find yourself online booking your flight to irresistible Buenos Aires!
The First Shot
FIVE STARS - AMAZON ***** LOVED IT - GOODREADS
Ten short sharp columns on a ran...
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Ten short sharp columns on a ran...
The First Shot Liz Hurley
FIVE STARS - AMAZON ***** LOVED IT - GOODREADS
Ten short sharp columns on a range of topics. It's a collection of a light-hearted takes on life, political observations, rants and daydreams. Do we need a fairer deal for the old? How to hang wallpaper in a ballgown and how to survive long distance car journeys. These shots are an enjoyable and fast paced collection. They will make you smile, stop and think about larger concerns or just enjoy the beautiful descriptions of a gorgeous world, as seen through the author's eyes.
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"Journeys are about the travelling; to the destination certainly, but most importantly about coming home at the end."
Ten short sharp columns on a range of topics. It's a collection of a light-hearted takes on life, political observations, rants and daydreams. Do we need a fairer deal for the old? How to hang wallpaper in a ballgown and how to survive long distance car journeys. These shots are an enjoyable and fast paced collection. They will make you smile, stop and think about larger concerns or just enjoy the beautiful descriptions of a gorgeous world, as seen through the author's eyes.
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"Journeys are about the travelling; to the destination certainly, but most importantly about coming home at the end."
Cold
If you love Anne Lamott and Jenny Lawson, COLD might just be the next book that keeps you up all nig...
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Cold Victoria Dougherty
If you love Anne Lamott and Jenny Lawson, COLD might just be the next book that keeps you up all night turning pages. Experience what advance readers have called "magical" "raw" and "gorgeous storytelling."
Who does not love a book about an assassain who is sadistic?
In the opening chapter of Welcome to the Hotel Yalta we accompany Paha Tarkhan on a train journey through the Czechoslovakian countryside. Dougherty employs her writing skill to inform much about Pasha, his life, and his character throughout these opening lines. A native from Georgia, we learn he cannot return home for fear of being ousted by his mother as a traitor to the Soviet Union. He is to rendezvous at a safe house run by Miss Bick. She was once his mistress. Pasha, as it turns out, has many mistresses. When convalescing from chest pains brought on by nothing more sinister than indigestion, he has a fling with Aprilia his nurse. On this journey, he is accompanied by Brandy France, a diplomat's wife, and she is not shy of passionate interludes, regardless of the circumstances. Dougherty's style is crisp and uncluttered with a natural flow. At the time of this review, Welcome to the Hotel Yalta is offered as a free download on Amazon. A recommended read while this free version is on offer.
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Mid Life Backpacker - The Travel Diaries of J...
A midlife calamity. A last-chance retreat. He’s packed all of his emotional baggage…
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Mid Life Backpacker - The Travel Diaries of John Dot: Margate Kevin Kelly
A midlife calamity. A last-chance retreat. He’s packed all of his emotional baggage…
John Dot’s life is falling apart at the seams, much like the waistband of his trousers. As a 47-year-old bogged down by gloomy moods and irrational fears, he’s a perfect fit for the drab British seaside. But with a long-suffering girlfriend who’s way out of his league, John knows his only chance to keep her is by trying something drastic…
The Travel Diaries of John Dot: Margate is the hilarious first installment of the Mid Life Backpacker series, a set of comedic travel novels. If you like dry British humor, dark journeys of the soul, and travelogues with a twist, then you’ll love Kevin Kelly’s coastal confessional.
Download the book to embark on a comedic midlife crisis today!
John Dot’s life is falling apart at the seams, much like the waistband of his trousers. As a 47-year-old bogged down by gloomy moods and irrational fears, he’s a perfect fit for the drab British seaside. But with a long-suffering girlfriend who’s way out of his league, John knows his only chance to keep her is by trying something drastic…
The Travel Diaries of John Dot: Margate is the hilarious first installment of the Mid Life Backpacker series, a set of comedic travel novels. If you like dry British humor, dark journeys of the soul, and travelogues with a twist, then you’ll love Kevin Kelly’s coastal confessional.
Download the book to embark on a comedic midlife crisis today!
The Nepali Flat Gordon Alexander
Take a man from sea-level. Put him in the High Himalaya. Laugh at him.
The Reluctant Caregiver: Missives from the Ca...
Not everyone is born a natural caregiver.
One moment, digital journalist Joy J...
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One moment, digital journalist Joy J...
The Reluctant Caregiver: Missives from the Caregiving Minefields Joy Johnston
Not everyone is born a natural caregiver.
One moment, digital journalist Joy Johnston is a cynical workaholic with an underwater mortgage. The next moment, she faces the responsibility of caring for her eccentric mother who's battling colon cancer, just six months after her father's death from Alzheimer's. As an only child, she has no choice but to slap on the latex gloves, and get to know more about her mother — and herself — than she ever imagined possible.
The road from reluctance to resilience is bumpy and splattered with bodily fluids, but it also offers unforgettable lessons. Peppered with snarky humor, vivid observations, and poignant honesty, this essay collection will resonate with anyone drafted into a family health crisis.
One moment, digital journalist Joy Johnston is a cynical workaholic with an underwater mortgage. The next moment, she faces the responsibility of caring for her eccentric mother who's battling colon cancer, just six months after her father's death from Alzheimer's. As an only child, she has no choice but to slap on the latex gloves, and get to know more about her mother — and herself — than she ever imagined possible.
The road from reluctance to resilience is bumpy and splattered with bodily fluids, but it also offers unforgettable lessons. Peppered with snarky humor, vivid observations, and poignant honesty, this essay collection will resonate with anyone drafted into a family health crisis.
Weird Trips
Mike Good loves Mother Nature. Mother Nature does not love him back. A collection of nine hilarious...
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Weird Trips Mike B. Good
Mike Good loves Mother Nature. Mother Nature does not love him back. A collection of nine hilarious stories features his travel adventures to exotic islands, coral reefs, and lush jungles—i.e., the tropical Third World. Low budget home of Tarzan, untreatable diseases, and maniacal drivers. Also, carnivorous plants, poisonous snakes, venomous insects, cannibals, and headhunters!
Mike encounters volcanoes, torrential storms, lightning strikes, enraged villagers, vengeful oceans, vengeful hangovers, port city muggers, even a KGB spy. The road was lined with bad hotels, inedible food, sinking boats, crashing planes, lots of victims… Then there were the buzzkilling drug laws.
How does a free spirit lacking common sense travel the world and make it back alive? Read Weird Trips and find out!
Mike encounters volcanoes, torrential storms, lightning strikes, enraged villagers, vengeful oceans, vengeful hangovers, port city muggers, even a KGB spy. The road was lined with bad hotels, inedible food, sinking boats, crashing planes, lots of victims… Then there were the buzzkilling drug laws.
How does a free spirit lacking common sense travel the world and make it back alive? Read Weird Trips and find out!
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I love the world of the wacky...wacky places and wacky characters. In the first story, a character suggests finding a beach town without a port...My kind of stories
LOVE The Beat Goes On
When your cardiologist tells you to “Get your affairs in order, your heart condition is incurable,”...
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LOVE The Beat Goes On Lynda Filler
When your cardiologist tells you to “Get your affairs in order, your heart condition is incurable,” what do you do?
Lynda shares her personal story in the typical fast-paced, edgy style she’s known for in her writing. She will walk you through her journey to self-love sharing her belief in journals, love, prayer, soul, spirituality and positive mindset.
She’s hard-hitting but compassionate. She writes about romantic experiences that may shock you but makes no apologies. Nor does she hold back taking responsibility for the things that she believes created her dis-ease.
You will shake your head in wonder, laugh, and maybe cry too. If you want less pain, worry, and stress about dis-ease and life in general, you will want to read this simple yet powerful story. THIS IS A PREVIEW.
Lynda shares her personal story in the typical fast-paced, edgy style she’s known for in her writing. She will walk you through her journey to self-love sharing her belief in journals, love, prayer, soul, spirituality and positive mindset.
She’s hard-hitting but compassionate. She writes about romantic experiences that may shock you but makes no apologies. Nor does she hold back taking responsibility for the things that she believes created her dis-ease.
You will shake your head in wonder, laugh, and maybe cry too. If you want less pain, worry, and stress about dis-ease and life in general, you will want to read this simple yet powerful story. THIS IS A PREVIEW.
BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON PREQUEL
AN ORDINARY GIRL ARRIVES IN LONDON IN THE 1990'S WITH UNCLEAR ASPIRATIONS BUT WITH A DETERMINATION T...
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BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON PREQUEL Sarah Tansey
AN ORDINARY GIRL ARRIVES IN LONDON IN THE 1990'S WITH UNCLEAR ASPIRATIONS BUT WITH A DETERMINATION TO ENJOY LIFE. FOLLOWING A TURBULENT RELATIONSHIP WHICH INCLUDES THE HEAVY USE OF RECREATIONAL DRUGS THE WRITER DEVELOPS PARANOID SCHIZOPHRENIA. THIS IS HER STORY, TOLD WITH HUMOUR AND INSIGHT. A STORY OF COPING WITH THE DISEASE AND MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF RAISING A SON. TOLD WITH WARMTH AND INSIGHT, SHE SHOWS THAT THERE IS HOPE AND THERE IS A FUTURE FOR THOSE SUFFERING WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA. THE STORY IS INTERSPERSED WITH PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE AUTHOR'S PAINTINGS COMPLETED AS A COMPONENT OF ART THERAPY. BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON IS THE FIRST PART OF A SERIES OF MEMOIRS LOOKING INTO MENTAL HEALTH TODAY. IF YOU LIKE 'HENRY'S DEMONS' THEN YOU'LL LOVE SARAH TANSEY'S NEW BOOK.