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South of Normal
"Frustrated and unfulfilled with his comfortable existence in the States, successful businessman Norm Schriever knows there is something more he is supposed to do with his life. So, he quits his job, sells and donates all of his possessions, and moves down to Tamarindo, Costa Rica, with nothing but a laptop and a surfboard, vowing to chase his long-forgotten dream of being a writer. But Norm soon finds that paradise has its dark side, and the perfect life in a little seaside town isn't always as easy as it seems. Whether it's adapting to the local customs and the language barrier, dodging lawless drug traffickers and corrupt cops, or spending "quality time" in a Third World prison, Norm always keeps his sense of humor and forges ahead, intent on finding the paradise he has been looking for. Will Norm achieve his dream, and gain a new appreciation for life, love, and happiness in one of the most beautiful places on earth? Or will he succumb to the jungle heat, scorpions, and machete-wielding marauders? Grab your sunblock and buckle up, because you're in for a gonzo blast of laughter and adventure...south of normal"--Cover p. [4].
The Ronin Years
After graduating from The Young Lions program, Judd Reid set his heart on traveling the world, teaching what he learned during his 1,000 days of training in Japan.As a personal student of the Sosai Mas Oyama, Judd knew it was his duty to carry on his legacy and share his wisdom.From Sweden to Thailand, Australia to the United States, and many countries in between, Judd explores the world. He bounces at a Tokyo nightclub, trains a Thai SWAT force, and later becomes heavyweight champion as well as undertaking the 100-man kumite.Through it all, his best friend Anton Cavka was there to share in the adventures and document it all, putting together an award-winning film, the 100-Man Fight. Butt Judd's world is turned upside down by an unexpected tragedy.Picking up the pieces, he finally finds peace and happiness, honoring Sosai Oyama's life's work while finally opening his own Kyokushin Karate dojo. If you liked Judd Reid's first book, The Young Lions, The Ronin Year is a must-read!
Travel with Norm
Where is the best place to book your airline tickets? How can you find the best hotel for the lowest price? Is there a better time of year to travel? How can you see the country like a local? What about avoiding tourist traps and scams? And what should you pack? These are just a few of the many questions you may have asked as you planned your last vacation. Here is a definitive guide from a pro traveler to answer them all. Travel With Norm offers 500 tips guaranteed to help you save money, stay safe, and enjoy the best vacation of your life!There is something for everyone in this book - families trying to stretch their budget, honeymooners in the tropics, or intrepid college students wandering the world - this book will lay a boatload of value at their feet. There are also sections for travelers with disabilities, seniors, solo vacationers, ecotourists, and how to travel with soul, leaving your destination better than you found it.Travel With Norm will inspire you to explore more of the world in which we are blessed to live and connect with people in new and wonderful ways.
Pushups in the Prayer Room
The author gives an account of his year-long 70,000-mile odyssey in 1999.
The Queens of Dragon Town
In 2013, American Norm Schriever is traveling in Southeast Asia when Super Typhoon Haiyan strikes - the largest recorded storm ever to make landfall. Stranded on a remote island, Schriever is unable to evacuate and has to endure the storm.In the storm's aftermath, he finds himself cut off from his bank account, without his passport, and unable to leave the island. Luckily, Schriever is taken in by the most improbable of islanders, in a place called Dragon Town - where good people often have to do bad things just to survive.Combining everything he saw and experienced in Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and The Philippines, this is the true story of a simple island girl, sent to the city in the wake of the typhoon to find the only work she can get at a bar, making the ultimate sacrifice to honor her elderly mother.This visceral exposé bares its fangs at the dynamics of wealth, power, and the dangers of unchecked greed so prevalent in Asia - and throughout the world - and the hopelessness of poverty that is the hardest of all to overcome.
The Young Lions
When Judd Reid attempted the 100-man kumite in 2011, fighting 100 karate black belts in a row, it was something only a handful of martial artists in the world had achieved before him. To complete this 100-man fight, Reid would have to draw on the ironclad toughness and perseverance he'd forged from a lifetime of training. At only 19-years old, Judd got the opportunity to chase his dream when he was invited to Japan by the legendary Sosai Mas Oyama in the elite Young Lions program. For 1,000 days, Reid endured with the most vigorous training in the world among the most Spartan conditions, but found the discipline and dedication to become the first foreigner ever to graduate as a Young Lion. Along the way, Sosai Oyama became a father figure to Reid, teaching him everything he knew about martial arts but also how to live a pure and honorable life. Reid's story reveals the secret world of the most elite martial artists - and the very human emotions, pain, and sacrifices they make to achieve their dreams.
The Birth of NASA
This is the story of the work of the original NASA space pioneers; men and women who were suddenly organized in 1958 from the then National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics (NACA) into the Space Task Group. A relatively small group, they developed the initial mission concept plans and procedures for the U. S. space program. Then they boldly built hardware and facilities to accomplish those missions. The group existed only three years before they were transferred to the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas, in 1962, but their organization left a large mark on what would follow.Von Ehrenfried's personal experience with the STG at Langley uniquely positions him to describe the way the group was structured and how it reacted to the new demands of a post-Sputnik era. He artfully analyzes how the growing space program was managed and what techniques enabled it to develop so quickly from an operations perspective. The result is a fascinating window into history, amply backed up by first person documentation and interviews.
The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan
Are you ready to turn your passion into a profitable business? The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan is loaded with proven strategies, real-world examples, and fascinating interviews with successful authors who started from scratch just like you. In this content-rich book, you will learn how to: Identify profit opportunities from and around your book Set up a legitimate and professional author-publisher business Write your manuscript faster than you thought possible Avoid mistakes new authors make and get your book published the right way Enlist beta readers, get endorsements from well-known authors, and generate book reviews Launch your book into the world with as much buzz as possible As non...
Intelligence Revolution 1960
Overview: Provides a history of the Corona Satellite photo reconnaissance Program. It was a joint Central Intelligence Agency and United States Air Force program in the 1960s. It was then highly classified.
