In 1996, Scott Griffin left the comfortable routine of his life as a successful businessman to fly solo to Africa in his single-engine Cessna 180 to work for the Flying Doctors Service, an African organization that flies doctors and nurses to remote areas to administer medical assistance. My Heart is Africa is an engaging personal story of his two-year adventure but it is also the story of Africa -- its problems and people, its landscape and limitations, its culture and courage. Griffin's intrepid flying odyssey takes the reader on a journey across Africa and into the lives of the doctors, nurses, aid workers and eccentric characters that crossed his path along the way. All royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to the AMREF Flying Doctors Service.
Whether an aspiring artist wants to draw or paint with oil, acrylic, pastel, or watercolor, this book contains all the information they need to get started. Materials and techniques specific to each of the five media in this 144-page book are clearly outlined and discussed before they are put to use in projects that any horse lover will enjoy.
If someone was to ask me what comes to mind when I think about Jim, Id say he didn't let life slide away. Booth Gardner, governor, State of Washington James S. Griffin, the grandson of pioneer Washington state families, recounts his life story for his grandchildren and generations to come. Beginning with his first memory as a four-year-old, his memoir blends tales of his own life with descriptions historical events and the role his families and distant relatives played in the early years of the city of Tacoma, as well as the founding of Everett, Washington. He also details their participation in a terrifying confrontation, often referred to as the Everett massacre, prior to Washington statehood. More than Luck is a humorous yet tragic memoir that recounts a number of remarkable, life-threatening encounters. He heard these stories from his relatives and also by listening to bedtime stories about kin who came west to the Washington Territory in the late nineteen century to homestead to become lumber barons, mayors, judges, legislatures and entrepreneurs. Their stories and their legacy helped shape Jim Griffins character and the direction his life has taken.
This is a limited edition facsimile of the musical Fitzgerald wrote in 1914, published now as part of the Fitzgerald Centenary Celebration. It features photographs from the original production together with the original songbook. The writing and production of the play are reconstructed in context.
Divorcee Jenna Scott moves to a quiet California fishing village during the first Gulf War to make a new life in a house inherited from her grandfather. Her next-door neighbor recommends widowed handyman Rick Alvarez to fix her leaky roof. Jenna is intimidated by his good looks and annoyed by his self-assurance, but disarmed by his affection for his young son. She is still hurting from her ex-husband's betrayal and resists the attraction between them. Rick has lived in the village for only three years and is still an outsider, friendly but not sharing his past with anyone. When an attractive vacationer is murdered, local gossip says he is the killer, and rumors spread about his wife's death as well. Jenna is determined not to believe the gossip, but will she ever be able to trust Rick with her wounded heart?
ISHues” is the follow up book to the author's smash conversation igniter, “Ish.” Inspired by pithy, memorable phrases she saw stenciled on the wall of a department store and her own life happenings, Griffin began writing the collection of provoking sayings. Both books are filled with a pinch of dry wit, a dash of sarcasm and bundles of humor that will prove to be an enjoyable reading experience for all ages. The book's title begs the question, “what is 'Ish?” The author defines 'Ish as a random, eclectic statement intended to provoke action or emotion - whether amusement, frustration, happiness or angst. 'Ish can also be any wanton expression or point of view that creates a gust of thought. From arguably, usable advice to satirical comments, humorous one-liners and simple nuggets of wisdom, “ISHues – A Second Helping of Del'Ishcious 'Ish” has plenty of banter to dish. The book picks up at 'Ish #161, sharing 145 more juicy statements like, 'Ish #176, “Parting your lips softly during a job interview is not enough to camouflage your sterling silver tongue ring.” 'Ish #263 cautions, “Liking (not loving) your spouse is the key to great love making.” Another that is sure to influence decision making is 'Ish #285, “If your therapist is a chain smoker and has involuntary face twitches, switch seats.” Readers will ROTFLAO, STH (shake their heads) and scream OMG as they gobble up this heaping, second helping of “ISHues.”
Ish is filled with a pinch of dry wit, a dash of sarcasm and bundles of humor that will prove to be an enjoyable reading experience for all ages.What is 'Ish? The author defines 'Ish as a random, eclectic statement intended to provoke emotion - whether amusement, frustration, happiness or angst. 'Ish could also be any wanton expression or point of view that creates a gust of thought. In this book, Griffin shares 160 provoking statements, like 'Ish #19, “If your diet soda has zero calories, zero sugar and zero fat, what the hell are you drinking?” 'Ish #22 warns, “It's not a bagel. It's a fat yeast roll with a big hole in the middle.” One that is likely to make readers think hard is 'Ish #118, “If you charged it, you probably couldn't afford it.” Readers will laugh, frown and mentally retreat as they dish the 'Ish, browsing the pages of this easy read.From arguably, usable advice to sarcastic comments, humorous one-liners and simple nuggets of wisdom, there is plenty to stew about in 'Ish - Getting the 'Ish Out in the Open.
New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin “delivers the goods” (Publishers Weekly) again with the eleventh title in the gritty, heart-pounding Tracers series. When a lakeside tryst ends in a double murder, police detective Daniele Harper arrives on the scene determined to get answers. Clues are everywhere, but nothing adds up. Dani turns to the Delphi Center crime lab for help, but soon regrets it when her secret attraction to their chief firearms examiner threatens to distract her from the most important case of her career. As a ballistics expert and former Navy SEAL, Scott Black knows firearms, and he knows he can help Dani unravel her case. Scott has managed to hide his interest in his best friend’s younger sister for years, but when her investigation brings them together, the sparks between them quickly burn out of control. Scott resolves to keep his hands off Dani and his eyes on the goal—identifying a killer. But when that killer zeroes in on her, all bets are off. There isn’t a line Scott won’t cross to convince Dani to trust him so that he can help her take down a ruthless murderer who has her in his sights.
Learning the colors while reading our book will be fun and educational for your children using brilliant, imaginary illustrations, alliteration, and vibrant colors...Bringing Murphy the Magnificent Moose and his Amazing Animal Friends to life!! Murphy and His Friends Learn their Colors is a visually stimulating children's book that encourages development of the colors, rhyming, letter identification, and your child's imagination. This book uses stunning illustrations, amazing alliteration, gorgeous colors, and realistic animal characters that encourage your child to have fun while learning to read and learn their colors. Using letters of the alphabet, with corresponding animals, objects and numerical amounts, will help your child with the learning process. Research has shown that children learn best with repetition and with rhyming. Learning to read and remember their colors can be challenging for some children so let Murphy and his Friends help your child learn their colors!! The younger child will love looking at the colors and identifying the animals in the pictures, and as your child gets older they will love naming the colors, numbers, letters and animals, and actually reading the book. Whether reading this book out loud to your child or helping them to read this book by themselves, fostering independent early reading skills; this book is for you and your child. Even very young children enjoy a discussion about what they are looking at or reading, and their favorite question is "Why?" Why is Ingrid the Iguana Irritated? Is it because of the Insects? Why does Murphy the Magnificent Moose love Marmalade? Why is Benjamin the Bulldog Biting his Ball? Why is Victoria the Vixen playing her Violet Victrola? Why is Richard the Raccoon's Robe Red? It's easy to use our visually stimulating illustrations and crafty animal figures to generate talking-points with children as young as 18 months old! Murphy the Magnificent Moose and his Animal Friends is a serie
Covering the diagnosis and treatment of hundreds of dermatologic conditions, Muller and Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Edition is today's leading reference on dermatology for dogs, cats, and pocket pets. Topics include clinical signs, etiology, and pathogenesis of dermatologic conditions including fungal, parasitic, metabolic, nutritional, environmental, and psychogenic. This edition includes full updates of all 21 chapters, and more than 1,300 full-color clinical, microscopic, and histopathologic images. Written by veterinary experts William Miller, Craig Griffin, and Karen Campbell, this resource helps students and clinicians distinguish clinical characteristics and variations of normal and abnormal facilitating accurate diagnosis and effective therapy. Over 1,300 high-quality color images clearly depict the clinical features of hundreds of dermatologic disorders, helping to ensure accurate diagnoses and facilitating effective treatment. Comprehensive coverage includes environmental, nutritional, behavioral, hereditary, and immune-mediated diseases and disorders. Well-organized, thoroughly referenced format makes it easy to access information on skin diseases in dogs, cats, and exotic pets. UPDATES of all 21 chapters include the most current dermatologic information. NEW editors and contributors add new insight and a fresh perspective to this edition.
Rosie can't wait for The Great Adventure - the family's first summer camp at Sonrise Stable! However the week presents several unanticipated challenges with the possibility of losing old friends - human and equine, becoming a role model to a rambunctious young camper, and facing persecution from an unexpected source. Through it all, Rosie learns valuable lessons about following Christ, whether His path leads to the mountaintop or through a valley. Follow Our Leader - Book 6 in the Sonrise Stable series.
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