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In his first book, Race You to the top, tony Christiansen told the story of his life since a tragic accident at the age of nine saw both his legs amputated. Now he's back with more attitude to help everyone who wants to succeed. Readers and audiences who heard tony speak were amazed and fascinated to learn of his incredible life since his accident, which has seen him earn a black belt in tae Kwan Do, qualify as a surf lifeguard, become a speedway and racing car champion, a gold-medal-winning international athlete, a qualified pilot, a successful businessman, husband and father of three. Now a sought-after inspirational speaker on the international circuit, tony continues to make a significan...
A qualified surf lifeguard, a champion swimmer, a second-degree black belt in tae kwon-do, a speedway and racing car champion, a gold medal-winning athlete in world games, a qualified pilot, a successful businessman, a husband and father of three children . . . and he has no legs. At nine years of age Tony Christiansen lost his legs in a railway accident but chose not to say "can't". Suggested level: secondary.
Having no legs didn't stop Tony Christiansen from climbing trees, racing go-karts or being a surf club life saver. His answer? "It's not what happens to you that counts, it's what you do about it." Suggested level: primary.
This workbook, written by a disabled veteran and social worker, provides more than 50 questions and exercises designed to empower those with physical loss and disability to better understand and accept their ongoing processes of loss and recovery.
Aviation safety expert and keen pilot Fletcher McKenzie has interviewed 23 Kiwi pilots who have worked around the world and are record-breakers of different kinds. Put yourself in the pilot seat and experience the intense thrills, the pleasures and the near misses of lifetimes spent in the air! The pilots represent a range of flying eras, aircraft and experiences - from the Second World War to the present day, from one of the original Dambusters to flying Richard Branson's private jet. Stories involve gliders, fighter jets, private aircraft, top-dressing planes, helicopters and many military aircraft, including the famous F-18 from Top Gun.
Martial Arts Biographies: An Annotated Bibliography lists hundreds of martial arts related biographies and autobiographies. Most of the entries are annotated, giving a synopsis of the relevant material in the book. Included are listings for martial artists of Karate, Kung Fu, Aikido, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do, Ninjutsu, Tai Chi, and many other styles. Appendices list productive sources for new and used books, and contact information for major publishers of martial arts books. Martial Arts Biographies: An Annotated Bibliography is a useful resource for martial arts researchers, readers, book collectors, and libraries.
Sering kali kita meremehkan peristiwa-peristiwa sederhana yang terjadi di sekeliling kita. Dalam perjalanan hidup banyak pelajaran yang bisa kita petik dari peristiwa sederhana untuk kita jadikan bahan evaluasi dalam meningkatkan diri menjadi lebih baik. Kita bisa belajar dari pengalaman sendiri, pengalaman orang lain, lingkungan, dan alam di sekitar kita. 56 Cerita Terhebat menyajikan kisah-kisah mengesankan yang memberi makna untuk dijadikan bahan pembelajaran praktis. Kisah-kisah dalam buku ini mengajak kita untuk berefleksi dan menginspirasi kita guna mengembangkan karakter, membangun cinta kasih, dan menggali potensi diri. Anda akan tersentuh, terperangah, dan termotivasi oleh kisah kisah dalam buku ini.
Beberapa tokoh yang dituliskan di buku ini mengingatkan kita betapa besar perjuangan mereka. Semua tokoh yang disebutkan adalah orang yang mengalami keterbatasan secara fisik. Walaupun terbatas, mereka bisa meraih keberhasilan. Tokoh yang disebutkan itu hanya perwakilan saja. Banyak tokoh lainnya yang tidak disebutkan. Hal yang perlu dicatat bahwa semua tokoh yang disebutkan itu bisa berhasil. Difabel bisa bangkit dan menembus batas; Anda dan saya juga pasti bisa. Success is my right. Keberhasilan adalah hak semua orang. Siapa saja bisa berhasil asal ada kemauan yang disertai dengan tindakan dan perjuangan keras. Tentunya tidak luput dari penyertaan dan pertolongan Tuhan.