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The book is about the Australian way of life in the olden days in the bush and the lives of the characters and the bush heroes and villains, like the flying doctors and the bushrangers.
This biographical story is a journey through the 52 years of a successful marriage which ended under tragic circumstances. The reader will be confronted in the final chapter with the decision faced by the Author - WAS negligence involved with the demise of his wife? You will be invited to interact with the writer by sharing by email your thoughts. The story is filled with the humor and pathos of an ordinary couple, who battled the heights of love and the valleys of tribulations, to succeed where many would have failed. It is written in an easy and flowing style, allowing the reader to enjoy the story without the baffle of long and confusing words. One reviewer reported that she sat in the well of her yacht and alternately laughed and cried. The trials and tribulations of his early life in the Canadian Army will give you laughs, and then leaves you enthusiastic as he outlines his revenge on his sadistic antagonists. Travel with this interesting couple in their many journeys together, both in North America and Europe. Another reviewer said "A true love story". Grief is a Shadow is not a dialogue of despair, but rather an antidote for living.
Light and Glory offers an engaging comparison of the teachings of seven thirteenth-century theologians -- three Franciscans and four Dominicans -- on the subject of the transfiguration of Christ.
Because of life threatening circumstances and a Presidential Directive an American businessman, and former Army Officer, is asked to initiate plans for a hostage rescue. But the hostages, American Consulate personnel in a Far East country, become secondary to an unexpected and inter-related problem – a possible shutdown of the entire offensive missile deployment within the United States. We learn more of this central character through boyhood memories, his successes in various research and rescue missions and a brief stay in a Near East country where he falls in love with Yasmin, a French-Arabian princess. Because of the relationship he’s assigned to the American Consulate in London as M...
A look at the philosophical underpinnings of the hit TV show, Mad Men With its swirling cigarette smoke, martini lunches, skinny ties, and tight pencil skirts, Mad Men is unquestionably one of the most stylish, sexy, and irresistible shows on television. But the series becomes even more absorbing once you dig deeper into its portrayal of the changing social and political mores of 1960s America and explore the philosophical complexities of its key characters and themes. From Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle to John Kenneth Galbraith, Milton Friedman, and Ayn Rand, Mad Men and Philosophy brings the thinking of some of history's most powerful minds to bear on the world of Don Draper and the Sterl...
Celebrate the joy of “making Shabbat” each week in your home—with rituals, prayers, blessings, food, and song. This expanded, easy-to-use edition of the classic spiritual sourcebook offers updated information, more ideas, and new resources for every aspect of the holy day. An inspiring how-to guide to every aspect of Shabbat, including: History and meaning How to prepare Rituals, prayers, and blessings (step-by-step) The Sabbath day Havdalah Songs and prayers in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish (with clear transliterations) Recipes for traditional and modern foods to spice up the Shabbat menu Family activities to enhance the experience Enriched by real-life voices sharing practical suggestions and advice, this creative resource helps us to reacquaint ourselves with time-tested traditions and discover old and new ways to celebrate Shabbat, including biblically-inspired songs and games, Shabbat-related crafts, and more family-tested ideas.
In this new mystery series set on the islands off the coast of British Columbia and Washington State, Noel Franklin and Kyra Rachel team up to form Islands Investigations International. Quickly they come to realize that some crimes respect no boundaries. Their first job takes Noel and Kyra to Gabriola Island and the unsolved murder of an art gallery groundskeeper. The vicious rumours surrounding the case take several sinister turns, leading them into grave personal danger. As each investigator falls prey to those they need to trust, Kyra and Noel discover that even charming island communities can keep deadly secrets.
The northern Georgia reaches were once home to the Cherokee Nation, who, as early as 1731, lived among the fertile lands and were linked to other native inhabitants by a meager trading path. The first European settlers and traders, arriving in 1797, introduced agriculture to the area, as families established homes and farms along the Georgia Road. Forestry thrived, necessitating mills and factories, while the poultry industry and high-quality cotton attracted waves of new settlers. The county's scenic splendor has drawn people away from urban centers, appealing to new residents and visitors with a relaxed and rural beauty. Today, Forsyth County proudly boasts of its recognized status as the ...
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