At each turn in life we are bombarded with the idea of normal. Normal finds a job he hates so it can pay for things he doesn't need while he wishes he was doing something else. Normal believes that creativity, imagination, innovation, and dreaming should cease after the fifth grade. Normal goes to church for an hour on Sundays but doesn't get carried away or allow her faith to truly intersect her life any other time of the week. Each day of normal becomes a tedious, hard-pill to swallow. But each day of normal also swells our thirst for something more. Have you ever wondered if there was something beyond normal? Have you ever craved adventure? What about purpose? Wished for meaning? Longed to know that what you do really matters? Maybe you've just longed to know that you matter. What if you could unlock the secrets to an abnormal life just like those men and women in Hebrews 11? What if God's design for your life is so much more than the trappings of this world? What if there is a life up ahead that could be meaningful, adventurous, and most of all, matter for eternity? What if God is not done altering the course of history? This is your invitation to travel miles past normal.
The true story of how a rusty New Orleans banana boat staffed with a most unlikely and diverse crew was drafted into service in WWII—and heroically succeeded in setting the stage for Patton's epic invasion of North Africa. The largest amphibious invasion force ever to cross the Atlantic Ocean set sail from Virginia in November 1942 with the aim of capturing Casablanca and a crucial airfield northeast of the city. Unfortunately, the airfield was located a dozen miles up a twisting Morrocan river, too shallow for any ship in the entire Allied fleet. As the invasion neared, the War Department turned up the Contessa, a salt-caked Honduran-registered civilian freighter that had spent most of her career hauling bananas and honeymooners. This unremarkable ship, crewed by seamen from twenty-six different nations, eighteen sailors pulled from the Norfolk County jail, and a French harbor pilot spirited out of Morroco by OSS agents, became the focus of the opening salvo of World War II. Too late to join the massive convoy sailing for Africa, the Contessa set out on her own through the U-boat-infested waters of the Atlantic to the shores of Morocco, where she faced her most daunting challenge: the twelve-mile voyage up the well-defended Sebou River, carrying an explosive cocktail of airplane fuel and nine hundred tons of bombs in her holds. Twelve Desperate Miles is a surprising and entertaining account of one of the great untold stories of the war.
At each turn in life we are bombarded with the idea of normal. Normal finds a job he hates so it can pay for things he doesn't need while he wishes he was doing something else. Normal believes that creativity, imagination, innovation, and dreaming should cease after the fifth grade. Normal goes to church for an hour on Sundays but doesn't get carried away or allow her faith to truly intersect her life any other time of the week. Each day of normal becomes a tedious, hard-pill to swallow. But each day of normal also swells our thirst for something more. Have you ever wondered if there was something beyond normal? Have you ever craved adventure? What about purpose? Wished for meaning? Longed to know that what you do really matters? Maybe you've just longed to know that you matter. What if you could unlock the secrets to an abnormal life just like those men and women in Hebrews 11? What if God's design for your life is so much more than the trappings of this world? What if there is a life up ahead that could be meaningful, adventurous, and most of all, matter for eternity? What if God is not done altering the course of history? This is your invitation to travel miles past normal.
Wiltshire is a walker's paradise with many unexpected delights. With half the county designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this new collection of 100 walks of up to 12 miles will help you explore the best of this beautiful, mystical and timeless landscape. The Crowood Walking Guides give detailed and accurate route descriptions of the walks, with full-colour mapping sourced from the Ordnance Survey. Details of where to park and where to eat and drink are included and also places of interest to see along the way. Easy-to-follow directions are given along with clear and detailed route maps. Illustrated with 87 route maps.
Torn Apart takes an in depth look at fourteen gruesome murder cases and examines how 'victim impact statements' used in court finally give a voice to the suffering of those left behind to deal with the death of a partner, child or loved one. The living 'victims' that have to come to terms with their devastating loss, who seek justice as they try to rebuild their lives. Intimate details of the horrific crimes that lie behind these unforgettable and moving tributes and calls for change in the judicial system. Transforming the evil that has been visited upon them into a positive force for good, as families of victims fight back...Cases include: City lawyer Tom ap Rhys Pryce - murdered for ?20, a mobile and his oyster card; - Caroline Dickenson- assaulted and murdered in a French youth hostel whilst on a school trip; Peter Falconio - a British tourist murdered whilst backpacking around the Australian outback.
The true story of how a rusty New Orleans banana boat staffed with a most unlikely and diverse crew was drafted into service in WWII—and heroically succeeded in setting the stage for Patton's epic invasion of North Africa. The largest amphibious invasion force ever to cross the Atlantic Ocean set sail from Virginia in November 1942 with the aim of capturing Casablanca and a crucial airfield northeast of the city. Unfortunately, the airfield was located a dozen miles up a twisting Morrocan river, too shallow for any ship in the entire Allied fleet. As the invasion neared, the War Department turned up the Contessa, a salt-caked Honduran-registered civilian freighter that had spent most of her career hauling bananas and honeymooners. This unremarkable ship, crewed by seamen from twenty-six different nations, eighteen sailors pulled from the Norfolk County jail, and a French harbor pilot spirited out of Morroco by OSS agents, became the focus of the opening salvo of World War II. Too late to join the massive convoy sailing for Africa, the Contessa set out on her own through the U-boat-infested waters of the Atlantic to the shores of Morocco, where she faced her most daunting challenge: the twelve-mile voyage up the well-defended Sebou River, carrying an explosive cocktail of airplane fuel and nine hundred tons of bombs in her holds. Twelve Desperate Miles is a surprising and entertaining account of one of the great untold stories of the war.
RunLog," in its fifth edition, is the best training diary available because of its great features: Training Diary The 56-week undated diary lets users plan and track training for 13 months. And because it's undated, users decide when to begin using the diary. Training Guide Over 25 pages of training tips, workouts and charts provide the basics to the novice and new ideas for the expert. Full Color Photos 8 full color and 16 black & white photographs inspire and motivate all year. This fifth edition of "RunLog" includes many improvements, making it even better. They include: Easier to Use Diary Layout The new layout lets you see a full week of training in one glance (spread over facing pages), and still gives you the most room to write of any diary. Four Extra Weeks of Diary Pages We've added four extra weeks of diary pages, giving you 56 weeks total. Compact Format Our new format makes "RunLog" more compact and easier to use. All New Photos This edition features all new color and black and white photographs.
Track your progress, maximize results, and create a healthier lifestyle This popular runner’s diary has been completely updated with fresh training tips for all levels and a new layout that helps runners track their intervals and strength training and nutrition. RunLog provides a 24-week undated calendar for planning training and tracking progress, along with over 25 pages of training tips and workouts.
More life lessons from the coauthors of the award-winning Wheels of Wisdom. Certain principles are universal whether you are bicycling across America or chasing your own lifelong dream. Life lessons can arise in unusual settings, and often arrive when you've left your comfort zones behind and embarked on a unique journey. After thousands of miles of pedaling, Tim and Debbie Bishop have discovered some powerful lessons from the seat of a bicycle. In Metaphors in Motion, they convey some "open-road wisdom" applicable to any adventure in life. As you seek to move forward in your world, you can rarely find enough inspiration, encouragement, and insight to face life's challenges with confidence. Whether you are navigating unfamiliar terrain, struggling to get started, or just plain stuck and praying for your own miracle, you'll find a good dose of guidance and motivation from the cycling "aha moments" inside this book. With wisdom gleaned all the way from a twilight ride up an Idaho mountain to a bicycle shop in Delaware, Ohio, Metaphors in Motion will provide you with the enlightenment you'll want for your own travels through life. More importantly, it will challenge you to apply some key life principles.
Whether it's your first triathlon or your tenth, this training diary and guide will help you reach your goals Now in its seventh edition, TriLog is the best training diary available for triathletes because of its many features, including: Training Diary The 56-week, undated diary lets you plan and track your training for swimming, cycling, and running for 13 months. You'll be able to monitor your progress as you continue to prepare for your triathlon. Training Guide Nearly 40 pages of cutting-edge tips and fresh workouts ideas provide you with the basics every triathlete--both novice and seasoned--need to fully prepare for a triathlon. Handy charts help you plan your goals and track your progress, as well as aid you in determining the pace you need to reach your racing goal. Along the way you will be inspired by encouraging quotes and motivational photos to spark your desire for success.
Collectors clamored for years. Then, when it came out, record experts called the first edition the &"best US guide to American records ever published&". Now there's a sequel, bigger and better than ever, loaded with new and updated information. Avid collectors and record enthusiasts of all types will want the best book on the market, the Standard Catalog of American Records 1950--1975, 2nd Edition. They'll find thousands of new listings, updated pricing, and more accurate information. New material includes a section on soundtracks plus various artists' collections. Record collectors won't want to pass up this edition. It's all from the publishers of Goldmine, the world's largest marketplace for collectible records.
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