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When Ian and Robyn started on their epic 5,330 kms packhorse journey there were many unknowns. There had been little time to prepare due to the approaching winter which brings ice 8 snow to the high country. But after a busy few weeks, here they were at the southern end of Australia's National Trail in the early Autumn of 1994. They departed in miserable wet conditions with 4 horses and a mule. Things didn't improve much in the early part. Conditions Stressed Robyn and she the trip after a few weeks. A major adjustment for Ian. Sad and disappointed, he faced a choice. He chose to ride on alone. Ian had been on a lone motorbike trip through northern Australia in 1992, ending near the Central Australian city of Alice Springs where he found work on an outback tourist resort with camels and horses in the following year. Robyn visited and something clicked between them. In early 1994 having left the resort they were and tempted by the idea of the relatively new Bicentennial National Trail (BNT) and were keen to take on that challenge. Soon after, away they went - mindful of earlier horse deaths, injuries, 8 tragedies on the trail There were many challenges: from the wet 8 freezing cold Autumn/Winter weather in the south, through the drought conditions further north, and into the steamy tropical wet season of the far north; dealing with new relationships - new travelling companions; the confusion and frustration of inaccurate directions; adjusting to long distance travel with equine companions and their needs; managing continual horse sores; some dangerous situations; alternating between bush and road travel; and a serious shortage of money. After a month of solo travel - a new travelling companion Ian, from Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory (A.C.T.). From the outset there were difficulties in the relationship - incompatible agendas, personalities, and travelling habits. They endured through the highs and lows for a month and a half, with another rider joining in. The trio faced many physical challenges, which accentuated their differences, resulting in another separation at a high country camp in New South Wales. Again Ian continued alone, with many chance meetings - this time all the way into Cooktown some 5 1/2 months later, a total of 8 h months travel. Highlights described in the story were the many high country bush camps, the incredible friendliness 8 hospitality of new friends met along the way - with a couple of notable exceptions the iconic brumbies, and the numerous on-air discussions - from remote telephone boxes - with Ian McNamara (Macca) of the "Australia All Over" program on national A.B.C. radio. Audience responses to those interviews were a strong feature of the trip. Somehow, Ian also manages to oversee the publishing of Cliff Young's book entitled "Cliffy's Book" during the trip - the amazing story of Cliff Young who wins the Sydney-Melbourne ultra-marathon in record time at the age of 61.

Jon F. Gleman, a través de su libro "El Viaje de la Vida" (VOLUMEN 1), dedica su trayectoria a generar conciencia sobre lo afortunados que somos de ser parte de la vida en nuestro planeta, la Madre Tierra, y las responsabilidades que tenemos de proteger y preservar nuestro hogar.No importa dónde vivas en este planeta, hay una cosa en la que todos debemos estar de acuerdo. Puede ser la decisión más importante que la humanidad haya tomado. El tiempo se agota y no tendremos una segunda oportunidad. Nuestro planeta, la Madre Tierra, nos está hablando. En este momento, nos está implorando que corrijamos las cosas, que dejemos de profanar y contaminar nuestro hogar, el mismo planeta en el que vivimos junto con todos nuestros compañeros nacidos en la Tierra. Esto debe parar, o la vida tal como la conocemos cambiará para peor. De hecho, ya está cambiando.

In "Navy Girl to Boss Chic: Navigating Retirement After 25 Years to Entrepreneurship," Nadean embark on an inspiring journey, a retired Navy Chief who defied societal norms and chose entrepreneurship as her next adventure. This book explores her transformation from a disciplined Navy girl to a confident boss chic ready to conquer new horizons.

This book is a collection of vignettes that describe experiences and encounters of an aging writer as he tries to make sense of what he sees. Like all writers and readers he wants to keep playing the game. The vignettes/stories are accompanied by several works of art. These creations are by three different artists who are friends of the writer and live in northwestern Massachusetts.

Brian's short life was filled with controversy, violence, misogyny, and betrayal from a wide variety of sources. Brian had a profound dark side to him that hurt him on many different levels: business-wise in his band and relationship-wise with his family, girlfriends, and children. This would eventually lead to his expulsion from the band and his untimely death 3 weeks later. Brian himself knew that he wouldn't live very long, and it was his reckless obsession with music that catapulted him to the height of success with the Rolling Stones and to the bottomless pit of self- destruction that ultimately decided his fate.

In his memoir, A Black Boy Misunderstood, Jy'Quan Arnay Stewart navigates the complexities of life with Asperger's syndrome in the heart of Rensselaer, New York. Raised solely by his mother, Lakeisha Stewart, Jy'Quan's journey is marred by the absence of his father, Lewis Watkins, and the societal misconceptions that shadow his every step. This poignant narrative delves into Jy'Quan's struggles with acceptance as he faces rejection from family, friends, and educators. Misdiagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia, he is thrust into an unfamiliar environment at a specialized school in Castleton, New York, further alienating him from the world he knows. As Jy'Quan grapples with the stigmas attached to his condition, the memoir sheds light on the harsh realities of being misunderstood by those meant to protect and nurture. Police, teachers, and psychologists label him a potential threat, a misconception that threatens to define his future. A Black Boy Misunderstood is a testament to resilience and the human spirit's capacity to overcome adversity. It is a call to society to look beyond labels and see the individual, a narrative that challenges us to question our perceptions.

"Such were the Conditions: The Kahnplay Incident" is a richly packed memoir, motivated by Africa's poverty conundrum. It offers ground-level, front-row views of African development, as it navigates through, around, and over obstacles-harrowing, overwhelming, and heart wrenching-faced by a young Ghanaian determined to fulfil the promise of independence in the aftermath of truncated development: through war, coups, geopolitics, corruption, and misguided donor conditionalities. This fast-paced, elucidative book captivates the reader as it tells of the tragic loss of life during Liberia's coup, the isolation in Kahnplay's dungeons, a death sentence meted out by a military tribunal, desperate days of homelessness in the US, the schizophrenic world bribery and extortion impose upon business negotiations in Ghana, and the high risks for private development in Charles Taylor's Liberia.

Au lever du jour, une fraîcheur délicate dans l'air témoigne de la transition imminente. Les rayons du soleil, encore chaleureux, embrassent la terre avec une tendresse particulière, comme pour adoucir la mélancolie de l'été qui s'éclipse. L'atmosphère devient empreinte d'une sérénité paisible, annonciatrice des changements à venir.Les arbres, autrefois drapés de feuilles luxuriantes, se préparent à dévoiler leur véritable splendeur. Les nuances d'or, de rouge et de bronze éclatent avec une intensité captivante, créant une palette vivante qui peint les paysages d'une beauté poétique. Chaque feuille semble porter l'histoire de l'été, prête à se laisser emporter par le vent d'automne.Les jardins, témoins fidèles de la vie qui s'épanouit, révèlent une profusion de couleurs et de textures. Les fleurs tardives, résolues à défier la froideur imminente, s'étirent vers la lumière dans un dernier éclat de vitalité. Les odeurs de terre fraîche et de feuilles en décomposition créent une ambiance olfactive riche, évoquant le cycle éternel de la nature.Les rivières et les lacs, jadis animés par les éclats de rires estivaux, reflètent désormais le calme contemplatif de l'automne naissant. Les canards glissent sur les eaux tranquilles, laissant des sillages ondulants, tandis que les premiers frissons du froid révèlent une légère brume qui flotte au-dessus des surfaces.Les premières brises d'automne chuchotent des histoires anciennes à travers les branches. Les oiseaux migrateurs tracent des lignes gracieuses dans le ciel, signant de leur vol la transition des saisons. Les jours raccourcissent, offrant des crépuscules imprégnés de nuances pastel et des nuits où les étoiles brillent avec une clarté cristalline.En ce premier jour d'automne, la nature révèle son pouvoir de transformation. C'est une journée empreinte de promesses, où chaque bruissement de feuille et chaque reflet doré annoncent la magie à venir. C'est un moment d'équilibre fugace entre la vie qui s'éteint et le renouveau qui attend, une célébration de la beauté éphémère qui éveille une gratitude profonde pour le cycle infini de la nature.

"We are in a paradigm shift where patients need the help of the healthcare system, yet at the same time have to protect themselves from it." NERVE: Surviving Medical Madness by Laura Buchman is a chilling medical memoir about her nineteen-year-old son who finds himself in the fight of a lifetime. Just months after starting an undergraduate conservatory to study percussion, her son finds his life thrown off course when he enters the hospital for what was supposed to be a routine, in-and-out visit. In critical condition, with his life threatened and his health spinning out of control, she trusts the hospital that is taking care of her son. As the veil lifts, she becomes aware that unnecessary procedures, tests, scans, and medications can set off a catastrophic cascade of health issues unrelated to why a patient entered the hospital. Ultimately NERVE takes you on a journey of a resilient young man who finds himself in an unfathomable health crisis that you will not soon forget.

Ever wondered what it takes to forge a life from the fiery depths of uncertainty? Are you looking for inspiration and personal growth?More than just a story, 'The Silence of the Volcano' is a call to action. As you delve into its depths, the book will spark a flame within, awakening your indomitable spirit and propelling you toward self-reflection. Within these pages, discover the alchemy of turning powerful emotions into courage.Can someone's determination and resilience transform a tale of survival into a beacon of personal growth?In 'The Silence of the Volcano,' the author takes the reader through a journey of courage. As a teenager, she left her home in southern Spain with nothing but plastic bags, venturing into the United States, a realm of unknowns. This memoir unfolds as a captivating narrative, blending passion and humor, as an undocumented immigrant navigates the complexities of identity and defies prejudice.What emerges is a love story born from fractured souls. Almudena transforms from a life of suffering, which gave her the courage to walk away, into a respected professor at a top university in California, balancing the demands of motherhood, academia, and the echoes of her past.Are you ready to dive into this inspiring celebration of love, courage, and the triumph of the human spirit?©2023 Almudena P Konrad

To cultivate such people, it is essential to educate the public about the lives and accomplishments of religious and scholarly figures.The Hyderabad-based monthly Urdu magazine "Sada-e-Shibli" publishes essays on the biographies and creative output of well-known people. A couple of these articles are included in this book.

A Journey into the Abyss: Exploring Earth's Deepest Ocean TrenchHave you ever wondered what mysteries lie beneath the surface of the ocean, specifically in the deepest, darkest corners of the Mariana Trench? Are you yearning to embark on an extraordinary journey into the abyss and uncover the secrets that have eluded human exploration for centuries?Consider these questions:Meet the Author: The Oceanic PioneerThe author, a seasoned explorer of the ocean's depths, shares your fascination with the unknown wonders lurking in the Mariana Trench. They understand the curiosity that drives you, having spent years navigating the challenges of deep-sea exploration. The author's passion for unraveling the secrets of the ocean is your gateway to an extraordinary adventure.

This collection features works by members of the Millburn Literary Club: Yuri Blagoveschensky, Aleksander Brodsky, Slava Brodsky, Ben-Eph, Elvira Fagel, Victor Fet, Jacob Fraden, Michael Goldshvartz, Pyotr Ilyinskii, Mir Karger, Ilya Lipkovich, Igor Mandel, Lazar Marmur, Alexxander Matlin, Zoya Polevaya, Yuri Solodkin, Gary Tabach, Olga Ushakova, and Dmitry Zlotsky.

Erkin Vahidov is People's poet of Uzbekistan, a unique talent and the shining star of Uzbek poetry. He became the editor-in-chief of Eastern with the state award of Uzbekistan for the collection of "coast". He was awarded the Hero of Uzbekistan in 1999 and also awarded the title 'Erkin Vahidov' created in various genres of literature.Erkin Vahidov in his poetry describes man, work, country, youth, friendship with sincerity in its strings, and beauty and purity, unique honesty, sweet eternal and correctness, smooth current love, sings the themes in style. This book represents an sketch of his life and work.

From 1998 to 2023, only 3.5% (or less) of Black book editors worked as full-time staff at American book publishing houses.Editing While Black takes readers on a transformative journey of selfdetermination, personal growth, and shifting identity. As the only Black woman editor on staff, the author navigates racism and pivotal life lessons while working full-time at book publishing houses. From her formative years as a shy child growing up in Philadelphia, to the ups and downs of corporate life in Philadelphia and Colorado, every step is a lesson learned and a quest to overcome the challenges of being-the only. In this eloquent and inspiring account, the author's resilience becomes a guiding light, and each challenge becomes a steppingstone-a testament to the belief that there aren't any missteps you can't come back from. Readers are invited to witness not only the play by play of her editing journey, but to understand how hardship leads to healing, and how every twist of fate can become a powerful realization. Editing WhileBlack is a memoir that challenges the status quo and celebrates the human spirit's desire to push and move forward.

Fünf Jahre alt ist Roland, als er in einer kalten Kriegsnacht 1945 mit seiner Familie von Breslau nach Westen fliehen muss.Mangel, Improvisation und Orientierungslosigkeit begleiten fortan seine Kindheit im Karlsruhe der unmittelbaren Nachkriegszeit bis ins frühe Erwachsenenalter hinein.Beharrlich sucht und seinen Weg zwischen verkrusteten Ordnungsvorstellungen und Selbstbestimmung.Das Bild, das er dabei von seiner Familie zeichnet, offenbart den Konflikt zwischen Kriegs- und Nachkriegsgeneration im schlichten bürgerlichen Milieu.Dem ¿Gespenst Ordnung¿ begegnet er auf seine Weise: ¿ Vor allem war es das Spielerische und Zufällige, das mich in seinen Bann zog, was es in Gang setzte, welche Welten es erschloss und welche Spielräume sich meiner Neugier und Phantasie öffneten.¿Präzise, in oft ironisch-kritischen Beobachtungen und Reflexionen beleuchtet der Erzähler, bisweilen mit umwerfender Komik, die Gesellschaft der jungen Bundesrepublik, eng verwoben mit seinen eigenen Lebensentscheidungen.Authentisch und von verblüffender Aktualität!

With current surging polarities of perspectives, dangerous culture wars and immanent threats to the human social and ecological fabric, it is a good time to rediscover the true meaning of fear through the eyes of a creative and endearingly outrageous educator who taught ¿Fear is not the enemy.¿ Through a combination of fi ction and non-fiction, this book offers a fi rst documentation of the philosophy and story of Samuel Nathan Gillian Jr. (1939-2006), an African-American educator-activist from the Bronx, New York. Fisher takes readers on a journey of growth and development with a protagonist named Deana, a sophomore college student, as she comes to understand the radical importance of her Uncle Sammy¿s life and work. Embellished with the intellectual rigor of a biography of a wise man, Fisher tracks his own relationship and those who knew and loved Samuel as the tension grows to a pitch in the story. Yet, the real brilliance lies in the psychological, philosophical and spiritual twists Sam Gillian brought forward in two stunning books on fear (2002, 2005) that this book revives. Fisher, who has studied fear systematically since 1989, has never met a unique thinker like Sam Gillian. Through Fisher¿s eyes, the special signifi cance of Gillian¿s work is brought to the general and well-educated reading public. An essential book for post-secondary education on fear management, a resource guide for school teachers, parents, psychologists, policy makers and anyone who seeks to help humanity establish a sustainable, moral and healthy relationship with fear.

El presente volumen contiene una edición contrastada y anotada en letras latinas de las cuatro adaptaciones sefardíes de Robinson Crusoe. La edición de textos va precedida por un estudio preliminar que abarca una breve introducción a la narrativa sefardí moderna en la que se comentan los comienzos de la literatura secular en judeoespañol. A continuación, se presentan las ediciones judías de Robinson Crusoe, esto es, las adaptaciones asquenazíes en yídish y en hebreo, y las sefardíes en judeoespañol. La obra se completa con un estudio comparativo lingüístico-literario que se centra en la judaización de los textos y su adaptación para el público sefardí, haciendo hincapié también en los fenómenos lingüísticos derivados del hecho de tratarse de la traducción de un original.

Hiraeth [hir¿¿TH] is a Welsh word that has no direct English translation. It likens it to a homesickness blended with grief and sadness over the lost or departed, especially in the context of Welsh culture. The Etymology breaks down to 'hir' and '-aeth'. (Closest equivalent to English would be 'longing'.)In Etymology, 'hir' means 'long' + 'aeth' means 'pain, grief, sorrow, and longing'. Hiraeth is a homesickness and deep yearning for places and feelings from your past that you can't return to or even those places and feelings you've never been to or experienced. Hiraeth can also mean nostalgia for your past self, the people who are long gone, or the emotions you used to feel. It is a mixture of emotions like longing, yearning, wistfulness, nostalgia, or a sincere desire for what never existed or no longer does.These pages are filled with so many emotional moments of my life, of me. It's fascinating...how years later, after finally finding myself...These pages finally make sense. Dedicated to all those who are wandering, just like me. It's in losing yourself that you are able to find yourself. This is for you.

"Smart, hilarious, unique-- just terrific." --Anne LamottA thoughtful, witty memoir from the author of How to Be a Person in the World and the popular advice column, Ask Polly. When Heather Havrilesky was a kid during the '70s, harrowing disaster films dominated every movie screen with earthquakes that destroyed huge cities, airplanes that plummeted towards the ground and giant sharks that ripped teenagers to shreds. Between her parents' dramatic clashes and her older siblings' hazing, Heather's home life sometimes mirrored the chaos onscreen. Disaster Preparedness charts how the most humiliating and painful moments in Havrilesky's past forced her to develop a wide range of defense mechanisms, some adaptive, some piteously ill-suited to modern life. From premature boxing lessons to the competitive grooming of cheerleading camp, from her parents' divorce to her father's sudden death, Havrilesky explores a path from innocence and optimism to self-protection and caution, bravely reexamining the injuries that shaped her, the lessons that sunk in along the way, and the insights that carried her through. Disaster Preparedness is a road map to the personal disasters we all face from an irresistible voice that gets straight to the beauty and grace at the heart of every calamity.