From a Land Far, Far Away
From a Land Far, Far Away

Author: Wes Trueblood

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Published: 2010-12-14

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1616638303

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It has been a difficult week in many ways for me. Things just didn't go smoothly on different operational fronts. Still, compared to the students, our lives are a breeze. Last week, one of our students was in his wedding procession when a gunman opened fire and killed his cousin standing nearby.Upon his arrival in Baghdad, Wes Trueblood was faced with the unenviable task of finding a 'daily routine' in the heart of a war zone. As an English instructor for the Department of Defense, Trueblood was charged with teaching Iraqi pilots the English language so they could receive further peacekeeping training. In this unique position, Trueblood found himself intertwined with the lives of American servicemen, NATO allies, and Iraqi soldiers. Over a nine-month deployment in Iraq and a six-month deployment in Afghanistan, Trueblood gathered insights into the dedication and personal sacrifices of American military personal. He observed the lives and culture of the Islamic people, finding truths about how ordinary Muslims view the United States. He found reasons to laugh and reasons to cry; he recorded them and returned these messages of success, tribulation, and hope home, in the form of weekly correspondences to his wife, family, and friends.A Land Far, Far Awayis the story of Trueblood's time at the front, told through the letters he wrote home. From his time sleeping in tents, to his struggle to stay cool in the summer sun, to the ever-changing demands of a fluid mission at the front, Trueblood's story sheds light on the lives of people living in chaos.

The Magical Land of Far, Far Away
The Magical Land of Far, Far Away

Author: The Strode Family

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2011-08

Total Pages: 19

ISBN-13: 1426955707

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The Magical Land of Far, Far Away tells the enchanting story of a unicorn named Diamond who may only one of her kind. The other unicorns are white or black, but Diamond is all of the colors of the rainbow. But because she does not look like everyone else, no one will become her friend and play with her. She becomes very, very lonely. Believing that there must be more rainbow unicorns like her, she leaves the valley and sets out on a journey to distant lands to discover her destiny. First, she meets Nala, a rottweiler who is also trying to find herself. Nala asks to join Diamond on her journey, so they set out together on their journey to the magical land of far, far away. As they journey through the enchanted lands along the way, Diamond and Nala encounter a troll, a singing swan, talking geckos, giants, and mysterious creatures called bogglers. Come along with Diamond, Nala, and their charming friends as they search for The Magical Land of Far, Far Away.

The Dragon's Apprentice
The Dragon's Apprentice

Author: James A. Owen

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2010-10-19

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 1442409649

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Now in paperback, the latest installment in the richly imagined series that blends myth, legend, literature, and history. Seven years after the events of The Shadow Dragons, John, Jack, and Charles are finally able to return to their beloved Archipelago of Dreams. But even as old friends celebrate their return, new concerns shadow the reunion: the threat of Ecthroi, primordial Shadow. And perhaps even worse, the apparent splintering of Time itself. Now the Caretakers must fight against their most fearsome enemy ever and attempt to restore Time, journeying through a forgotten Door from the destroyed Keep of Time in order to seek out the Dragon’s Apprentice. Failure will mean the end of both of the worlds. But success will carry its own price—a price that may be too high even for the Caretakers to bear.

A Short Tale of a Long, Long Tail
A Short Tale of a Long, Long Tail

Author: Michael Brian O’Hara

Publisher: Archway Publishing

Published: 2016-11-08

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 148083548X

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Mr. Lion has spent a good part of his life moving from jungle to jungle. Hes just looking for a place where he can be left alone. Hes sad because everyone laughs at him and makes fun of him because his tail is so long. In fact, Mr. Lions tail is longer than the giraffes neck, the elephants trunk, and the rhinoceross horn, and its even longer than the snakes whole body. In this jungle, though, the animals dont laugh; its rude to laugh at someone who is different. They admire Mr. Lions tail, and several of the animals try to make friends with the lion. But he just wants to be left alone. One day, tragedy strikes in the jungle. The animals call upon Mr. Lion to help them rescue a monkey who is in trouble after trying to cross a flooded river. The lion realizes he has a special talent, and his tail, though very long, is an important part of who he is.

An Overnight Sensation
An Overnight Sensation

Author: Robert Westbrook

Publisher: Speaking Volumes

Published:

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 1645401278

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Author of the Howard Moon Deer Mysteries “A brilliant, engaging and wholly unpredictable story of courage, survival and self-reinvention . . . I was completely taken by it . . .Interesting, complicated and wholly engaging characters. [Westbrook] is obviously a born storyteller and a bit of a magician.”–Ally Sheedy TORCH SINGER is an epic drama of Hollywood in its Golden Age: the rise and fall of Sonya Saint-Amant, a singer who schemes her way to fame and riches, breaking all the rules. An Overnight Sensation, Book One, starts in 1956 with a scandalous love nest murder, then rewinds to Sonya at the age of 17 in 1940, a dreamy girl in the Royal Box of the Krakow Opera. When Sonya’s mother is hanged by the Nazis, she must grow up quickly. Using her wits and beauty, Sonya escapes Poland with the help of partisan fighters and makes her way to London during the Blitz. In 1943, she finagles a passage to America on the Mauretania, a dangerous North Atlantic crossing on a troop ship full of men. As the ship steams north into Arctic waters evading enemy submarines, Sonya almost wins at a high-stakes game of love . . . only to arrive in New York alone and desperate, determined to outwit fortune and become a star. An Overnight Sensation is a dark comedy of manners: a tale of murder, blackmail, fortune-hunters and dreamers, and the price paid for living large.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Strategy Guide
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Strategy Guide

Author: GamerGuides.com

Publisher: Gamer Guides

Published: 2015-10-20

Total Pages: 879

ISBN-13: 1630417548

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You are Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster-hunter known as a Witcher. You've fully regained your memories since your miraculous revival and escape from the Wild Hunt, and have cleared your name of the false accusations of regicide. In the wake of the assassination of Foltest, king of Temeria, the north have been rent by warfare as Nilfgaard launches its third major invasion, and the northlands have been united under the insane king Radovid. Overshadowing these petty politics is the mysterious return of Ciri - Geralt's adopted daughter, who is now being pursued by the Wild Hunt. The guide offers the following: - A full walkthrough that's more than just a listing of quests-it's an "ideal chronological order" that will get you through the whole game and allow you to see and do everything the game has to offer. - Side quests, including monster contracts and treasure hunts for obtaining powerful Witcher sets. - Descriptions of decisions, quests, and events that influence the various endings of the game. - Crafting and Alchemy information. - General strategies on how to take down foes large and small, monstrous and humanoid, boss or mundane. - Information on how to complete all the Gwent quests and obtain all the Gwent cards, including detailed Gwent strategies. - Trophy/Achievement information. MASSIVE UPDATE: (Check In-guide Version History for latest) - 7th September 2016 ongoing -Added DLC quests "Fool's Gold" and "Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear". - Organisational changes in the Velen section of the walkthrough to reflect the increased level of Griffin School Gear. - Organisational changes throughout the walkthrough to provide a "no skulls" path through the game. - Added Death March difficulty tips and commentary throughout the guide. - More XP reward numbers included. - Walkthrough now includes additional information based on patch changes. - Various typo and grammar fixes. - Added DLC pages for Blood & Wine, Heart of Stone - Lots more quality of life improvements

Ode to the Saint of Jackson
Ode to the Saint of Jackson

Author: Donald Lee Barnes

Publisher: Dorrance Publishing

Published: 2014-09-30

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 1480910317

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In 1972 Donald Lee Barnes walked into his barracks and heard an album being played. He said to himself, “That is the way music should be played.” He could hear the lyrics and music clearly. As he walked all the way to the end of the barracks, he found five or six people listening to Jackson Browne’s first album, titled Saturate Before Using. They all looked at the album, and being a country bumpkin, Donald did not understand what it meant. So a kindred person explained to him about the album cover, which referenced a desert water bag. It had to be saturated with water on the outside of the bag before you filled it with water, so the water would remain cool inside of the bag. Everyone thought the symbolization of the water bag as a cover for the album was the coolest and cleverest thing they had ever seen. Donald became a Jackson Browne fan from that moment, and in 1976 he swore he would write like Jackson Browne, in the subject matter that he writes about. He needed to explain the truth completely in what he really meant, because through writing poetry it has been a moving experience. He has uncovered many emotional feelings within himself, influenced by other people, places, and things. Donald hopes that many people will enjoy the poetry that Jackson Browne had inspired him to write. He wrote his last poem the night before he submitted his manuscript to be published.

The Wonder Tales Volume One
The Wonder Tales Volume One

Author: Nick Davis

Publisher: NickDavis

Published: 2011-04-11

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 1458171094

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Once Upon a Time… What a magical phrase that opens up a story to wonder and adventure. The Wonder Tales Volume One is a collection of all ages fantastical fables that are set in a fantasy world of Once Upon a Time, in a Land Far, Far Away known as the Ninth Kingdom. It is a world of magic, of wonder, of vain Kings, noble Heroes, beautiful Princesses, Pirates, evil Witches, scary Monsters and one very unique and smart talking Horse… The Wonder Tales Volume One, The Archer, the Horse and Other Tales collects together the first six Wonder Tales. The Archer, the Horse and the Princess The Archer, the Horse and the Golden Braid The Daughter of Frost The Archer and the Flying Pirate Ship The Girl and the Troll The Archer, the Horse and the Forgotten Quest Bonus story – I Am Wolf Read these tales to your children, or you can let them explore the wonder of reading for themselves with these magical yarns of pure imagination.

In a Land Far Away...
In a Land Far Away...

Author: Janet Guy

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2013-12

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9781492846734

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A collection of twelve stories for older readers, all inspired by a love of the fairy tale. Some are new stories written in the classic styles of Grimm and Aesop. Others offer different views of the stories you know so well. Still others reset the story in the present, in both style and location. All share the themes of magic and heroes and animals that speak. -A prince runs off to avoid a fairy's prophesy that he will marry an old woman, and finds escape more difficult than he imagined. -A prison guard captures a woman who carries a magic key. But who is she there to free? -A lighthearted look at poor Jack's predicament, sued for damages after chopping down that beanstalk. -One of the world's most esteemed musicians fears the magic he may unleash if he gives in to the temptation to perform. The acclaimed authors who brought you the science fiction anthology OUT OF TIME reunite in this unique, diverse collection of tales set all over the world and across the centuries. All proceeds from this collection will be donated to Doctors Without Borders.