Outsourced to the Appalachian Trail
Outsourced to the Appalachian Trail

Author: Brendon Fassett

Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2020-08-20

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1098037170

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This book allows the reader to experience a foretaste of what life is like on the Appalachian Trail. The daily journal entries of all 162 days, along with photos of each of those days, shares the reality of what the AT can and will throw at you each and every day. The anticipation is that this book could be used as a guide for any individual who is thinking and/or planning a hike on the Appalachian Trail, whether it be a short weekend outing, a two to three week sectional hike, or even a full thru-hike from Georgia to Maine. The information shared throughout this five month and one-week adventure will permit the reader to better understand the many different sensations that come over you while maneuvering this 2.189.2-mile path on God's green earth. You will read of the many instances of wonder, majesty, and grandeur, along with many photos of God's creation. Along with the beauty that is found on the trail, the reality is that it will also include many dangers that you could and will be confronted with as well, which are shared throughout this writing. To peak your interest, here is a sample of the possible dangers that the author was faced with: rock climbing, a freak blizzard in Tennessee, a bear eating grass all around his tent while in it, getting lost in the woods, running out of water, falling backward off a couple of smaller cliffs due to the forty-pound backpack strapped to his back, wet, slippery rocks that caused a slide on all fours down the face of a mountain, literal mountain climbing, lost forty-five pounds, and many more harrowing experiences. No matter what adventure you find yourself participating in, be certain that you are prepared for anything and everything. It could save your life!

Make 'Em Laugh & Take Their Money
Make 'Em Laugh & Take Their Money

Author: Dan S. Kennedy

Publisher: Morgan James Publishing

Published: 2010-04-27

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 098237934X

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Drawn from 30 years' experience as a popular professional speaker, author of 13 books, columnist and advertising copywriter, Dan Kennedy looks at humor as an instrument of persuasion and influence. Anyone--amateur--or pro--who must stand and deliver speeches, seminars, group sales presentations, serve as toastmaster, or write advertisements, sales letters or newsletters will find fodder here, to be faster on their feet, more confident and adept at being funny with a purpose. The book contains thoughtful insight but also simple shortcuts. Reading it, you'll get a better appreciation for the humor around you and humor professionals who entertain you, and you'll exit stage left with humor strategies and tricks you can use. Even if you're not all that funny.

Summary of Peter E. Conti's Only When I Step On It
Summary of Peter E. Conti's Only When I Step On It

Author: Everest Media,

Publisher: Everest Media LLC

Published: 2022-05-15T22:59:00Z

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13:

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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I was determined to heal myself. I wanted to get moving so I could warm up, but I’d been stuck there for half an hour. The rain came pouring down.

The Road to Damascus... and Beyond
The Road to Damascus... and Beyond

Author: George Sandul

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2009-03-31

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 1469102064

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In 2003, at the age of sixty-two, I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail. This is the story about that hike. The Appalachian Trail starts on Springer Mountain, Georgia, and goes through fourteen states in a rather meandering way ending on Mount Katahdin, Maine, a distance of roughly 2,175 miles (depending on the source of information as to the exact distance). My hike started on April 5. I arrived at the base of Mount Katahdin on September 14 and waited in nearby Millinocket until September 21 to complete the hike and climb the final 5.2 miles to the summit. The final day, I was accompanied by our youngest son, Will, who had flown to Boston (from Salt Lake City), rented a car, and drove to Millinocket to join me. Sometimes plans do work out perfectly for September 21 was Kris and my fortieth wedding anniversarythis to emphasize the importance of commitment, which is what this story is all about. Thru-hiking the AT has taken on different meanings through the years since Earl V. Shaffer did it for the first time in 1948, as documented in his book Walking with Spring. His was the epitome, the purist approach as a backpacking venture, carrying his own supplies, tenting and staying in shelters, and walking the entire distance along the designated path as it then existed, but has been subject to a lot of changes since his time. My intention was to do it as closely as possible, adhering to this purist attitude without all of the designer methodology that has come to be acceptable for being considered a modern thru-hiker. And except for 1.1 milesthis is covered in the bookthat is what I did.

National Parks
National Parks

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2003-07

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13:

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The flagship publication of the National Parks Conservation Association, National Parks Magazine (circ. 340,000) fosters an appreciation of the natural and historic treasures found in the national parks, educates readers about the need to preserve those resources, and illustrates how member contributions drive our organization's park-protection efforts. National Parks Magazine uses images and language to convey our country's history and natural landscapes from Acadia to Zion, from Denali to the Everglades, and the 387 other park units in between.

Hostile Takeover
Hostile Takeover

Author: J. A. Bouma

Publisher: EmmausWay Press

Published: 2025-01-02

Total Pages: 494

ISBN-13:

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Gideon O'Donnell is your typical Midwest lawyer with city-high hopes crashing into small-town reality. Bootstrapping his practice, with two associates wanting more? Check. Nearly broke, with his landlord squawking for back rent and Consumer Energy ready to shut off his lights? Double check! Picking through the courthouse trash defending drunk drivers, murderers, and other lowlifes — wheeling and dealing anyway he can to get his client off? Wouldn't be a small-town lawyer any other way! Except those days are almost over with the case of Gideon's career nearly ready to go to trial with the promise of a major payday. Those days are also numbered. Not only are those broke, bootstrapping days catching up to him, with his renegade ways skirting the respectable side of the law ticking off the wrong people. Tragedy strikes close to home — threatening his case with him in the crosshairs of justice. But all is not what it seems. When this small-town lawyer meets big-time threats, the story roars to life — catapulting Gideon and his team into local, national, and global stakes that threaten his town, his family, and everything he has worked for his entire life. This briskly paced story combines unexpected twists and entwines the storylines of those closest to him to weave a page-turning legal drama with a shocking conclusion and compelling, real-world implications that will leave you breathless. Hostile Takeover is the first standalone full-length Mill Creek Junction novel and the start of stories with small-town renegade lawyer Gideon O'Donnell who must solve his most personal case yet. His own.

A Field Guide to Conservation Finance
A Field Guide to Conservation Finance

Author: Story Clark

Publisher: Island Press

Published: 2012-09-26

Total Pages: 409

ISBN-13: 1597267589

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Finally, a comprehensive book on land conservation financing for community and regional conservation leaders. A Field Guide to Conservation Finance provides essential advice on how to tackle the universal obstacle to protecting private land in America: lack of money. Story Clark dispels the myths that conservationists can access only private funds controlled by individuals or that only large conservation organizations have clout with big capital markets. She shows how small land conservation organizations can achieve conservation goals using both traditional and cutting-edge financial strategies. Clark outlines essential tools for raising money, borrowing money, and reducing the cost of transactions. She covers a range of subjects including transfer fees, voluntary surcharges, seller financing, revolving funds, and Project Related Investment programs (PRIs). A clear, well-written overview of the basics of conservation finance with useful insights and real stories combine to create a book that is an invaluable and accessible guide for land trusts seeking to protect more land.