My Big Driver Dan
My Big Driver Dan

Author: Rebecca Elgar

Publisher: Campbell Books

Published: 2011-08-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780330543996

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All aboard for another exciting adventure with Driver Dan's Story Train! This great activity book is jam-packed with all kinds of games, puzzles and activities featuring Driver Dan and all his friends. Perfect for rainy days, journeys and holidays! Driver Dan's Story Train is a brilliant new CBeebies television series perfectly pitched for the pre-school audience. Visually distinctive, it features a whole cast of endearing animated characters, each with their own personalised carriage on the Story Train driven by Driver Dan. Already a big hit with parents and children, the series is set to become a classic.

Drive
Drive

Author: Daniel H. Pink

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-04-05

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 1101524383

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The New York Times bestseller that gives readers a paradigm-shattering new way to think about motivation from the author of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing Most people believe that the best way to motivate is with rewards like money—the carrot-and-stick approach. That's a mistake, says Daniel H. Pink (author of To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Motivating Others). In this provocative and persuasive new book, he asserts that the secret to high performance and satisfaction-at work, at school, and at home—is the deeply human need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and our world. Drawing on four decades of scientific research on human motivation, Pink exposes the mismatch between what science knows and what business does—and how that affects every aspect of life. He examines the three elements of true motivation—autonomy, mastery, and purpose-and offers smart and surprising techniques for putting these into action in a unique book that will change how we think and transform how we live.

Dead Man's Land
Dead Man's Land

Author: George Manville Fenn

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2024-01-01

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9361153412

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"Dead Man's Land" by way of George Manville Fenn is a thrilling journey novel that immerses readers in a tale of mystery and suspense. Set towards the backdrop of unexplored territories and untamed landscapes, Fenn's narrative unfolds with gripping intensity. The tale follows a set of characters navigating the demanding situations of a surprising and perilous land, revealing secrets and techniques, treachery, and the battle for survival. Fenn, acknowledged for his vibrant storytelling and ability to seize the essence of exploration, weaves a story full of surprising twists and turns. As the characters delve deeper into the mysteries of the titular "Dead Man's Land," they stumble upon perilous situations, mysterious adversaries, and the ever-present specter of the unknown. Fenn's writing transports readers to a world where each step is fraught with anxiety and in which the road among buddy and foe becomes blurred. "Dead Man's Land" stands as a testomony to George Manville Fenn's mastery in crafting gripping adventure tales.

Running Dogs and Rose’s Children
Running Dogs and Rose’s Children

Author: Eric George de Jong

Publisher: Blue Weaver Distributors

Published:

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 0620864567

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Running Dogs and Rose’s Children tell the story of how Eric and wife Jenny are plunged into parenthood after adopting three siblings aged eleven, five and one after their mother died of cancer. The new family set about starting over, building a family life together from scratch, in their rambling farmhouse outside Harare, Zimbabwe. Their story was on course for a happily ever after ending, until their lives and the lives of those around them were destroyed by Robert Mugabe’s war of terror, unleashed on white farmers and opposition party members, launching an era of economic, social and political turmoil which eventually saw the family fleeing the country for fear of being killed. Eric’s fierce love of his country and his principles saw him immersing himself in the dangerous opposition politics of the day where elections were rigged, and fellow party members were tortured and murdered. Somehow Eric de Jong’s irrepressible sense of humour bubbles throughout this absorbing, honest and deeply personal account of a growing family, of love, entrepreneurial success and failure, mental illness, political exile, and the distressing and often absurd collapse of a beautiful African country and stoicism of its people.

Old Heart
Old Heart

Author: Peter Ferry

Publisher: Unbridled Books

Published: 2015-05-18

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 1609531183

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Tom Johnson has turned 85 and has suffered a few “events,” though he knows his mind is sharp. His oldest son, who had Down Syndrome has died, and his remaining two children want to move him out of the homestead lake house and into a retirement home in town. What Tom wants to do is to find the only woman he ever loved, a woman he met in the Netherlands where he was stationed during World War II. And so he slips away, deftly covers his tracks, and begins his search for her in Eindhoven. While his children try to track him down and then have him extradited back home, Tom delves into love and loss and the value of memory. Soon he catches sight of a woman he believes to be Sarah, the love he lost almost a lifetime ago. He will have to fight for her affections and forgiveness, even as he fights for the legal right to stay in the Netherlands in the name of love and family and all the remaining rights of an old man.

The 47
The 47

Author: B.D. Boone

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2009-03-05

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1462802516

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They say history repeats itself. In the near future, Jim Proffitt leads a group of men loyal to him. When a false ally from his past becomes his greatest adversary, Jim is the only one who can stand against him. In a selfless act of sacrificing himself, he puts a daring plan into motion to save the world. It will be up to his sons to continue the fight after he is gone. But to do so, they must choose their own path without their fathers help. Without that guidance, will their fate continue on the path that Jim has laid before them, or will they fall from grace and side against those who still follow their fathers will? One above all others knows the final outcome. But will he choose to meddle in the affairs of man or stand idle and let fate decide the outcome? The difference will either be hell on earth or peace for a thousand years.

My Father's Quest
My Father's Quest

Author: Carmen Corrales Konneker

Publisher: Wheatmark, Inc.

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1604942177

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"In the early 1900s in rural Mexico, a father and mother are taken from their children in a tragic accident. The four small children lose everything--their home, their friends, and all their belongings--and are placed in an orphanage by an uncaring distant relative. The oldest child, Daniel, is only eight years old, but he is determined to protect his younger brother and two sisters as he promised by his father's grave. When the siblings are separated, Daniel begins a quest to reunite his family that spans years and borders, trying to bring them together once more. This is the story as told to his daughter Carmen, who wrote it with love."--Back cover.

The Fastest Show on Earth
The Fastest Show on Earth

Author: Chicane

Publisher: Robinson

Published: 2015-09-03

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 1472110528

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In the quest for ultimate speed, Formula One combines human drama, cutting-edge technological innovation and high-stakes finance in a thrilling global circus watched by half a billion avid fans. The Fastest Show on Earth brings the FIA Formula One World Championship vividly to life for everyone from first-time race-goers to avid fans wanting to delve even further into the Fastest Show on Earth. Experts from within the industry share their insights into the effect that recent revolutionary changes to regulations have had on engines, tyres, brakes, aerodynamics, fuel, safety and the use of data in a whole new era of racing. Races, rule changes and drivers are brought up to date in a comprehensive guide to the world's most viewed sport. This book is a superb technical guide, including circuit diagrams, team histories, driver profiles and a comprehensive glossary that offers fascinating insights into the inner workings of a world that offers everything from tragedy to thrilling triumph. From the cut-throat intrigue of the Piranha Club to the unsung heroism of pit lane, every aspect of Formula One is covered in compelling detail. Much more than just a sport and far more than a business, Formula One is a world of larger-than-life personalities and razor-sharp business people. The book also offers a window into the new Liberty Media regime and what the future may hold for the sport under new ownership. This extensive guide includes the official FIA circuit diagrams, team histories, driver profiles, circuit facts, technical braking profiles, a special section on the history of Formula One in the US and the most comprehensive glossary of Formula One terms ever compiled.

Two Voyages I Remember
Two Voyages I Remember

Author: Cornelius Sawyer

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2005-08

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 0595365876

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During 1966 and 1967, Buzz Sawyer wasn't just serving in the Mess Hall on a Merchant Marine vessel. He absorbed the sights and sounds of the locations he visited. The girls looked lovely, the Jazz was sweet, and the people were hospitable and generous all in their own unique way. He toured places like Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and even ventured into the heart of the Vietnam War Zone. Homeward trips back to the States were noteworthy as well. At every port, Buzz encountered various perspectives when it came to addressing Civil Rights and other relevant issues of the day. Not to mention the incredible food! Buzz and his colorful band of fellow shipmates witnessed history taking place in corners of the world few have had a chance to visit. Two Voyages I Remember serves this purpose as a window into a time when the world was changing. Join Buzz in this thoroughly thought-provoking and entertaining journey.