True Fire
True Fire

Author: Gary Meehan

Publisher: Quercus Children's Books

Published: 2014-04-24

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1782069143

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THE MISSION. Her sister stolen. Her grandfather murdered. Her home burned to the ground. At just 16, her life destroyed. Now, Megan wants revenge. THE ENEMY. But the men who took Megan's precious twin are no ordinary soldiers. The brutal witches, armour-clad and branded with the mark of the True, will stop at nothing to take back the power they once had. THE DECEPTION. Desperate for a way to destroy them, Megan uncovers a terrifying lie. A lie that will cast doubt on everything she has ever known, and everyone she has ever trusted. A lie that will put Megan at the heart of the greatest war her world has ever seen...

Common Valor
Common Valor

Author: Frank Viscuso

Publisher: Fire Engineering Books

Published: 2018-04-13

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 1593704593

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"In Common Valor, Frank Viscuso describes the firefighting world as only a firefighter can. Viscuso captures the human emotion and drama from firefighters who have endured a wide range of firefighting and rescue scenarios. He goes way beyond the stories that the public may hear about. With Common Valor, you live it. From these dramatic descriptions, you feel yourself right there, up close with the rescuers. From seeing fellow firefighters die to being caught in a flashover and living to tell about it, Common Valor captures the true spirit and camaraderie of firefighters." —Harvey Eisner If you are a firefighter, or hope to be one someday, you need to read Common Valor. This book captures the true spirit of firefighting and all the emotions that accompany what has been called both the greatest and most stressful job on earth.

After the Fire
After the Fire

Author: Robin Gaby Fisher

Publisher: Little, Brown

Published: 2008-08-25

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 0316032794

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On January 19, 2000, a fire raged through Seton Hall University's freshman dormitory, killing three students and injuring 58 others. Among the victims were Shawn Simons and Alvaro Llanos, roommates from poor neighborhoods who made their families proud by getting into college. They managed to escape, but both were burned terribly. After the Fire is the story of these young men and their courageous fight to recover from the worst damage the burn unit at Saint Barnabas hospital had ever seen. It is the story of the extraordinary doctors and nurses who work with the burned. It is the story of mothers and fathers, of faith and family and the invisible ties that bind us to each other. It is the story of the search for the arsonists -- and the elaborate cover-up that nearly obscured the truth. And it is the story of the women who came to love these men, who knew that real beauty is a thing not seen in mirrors.

Black Fire
Black Fire

Author: Robert Graysmith

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2013-10-29

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0307720578

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The first biography of the little-known real-life Tom Sawyer, told through a harrowing account of Sawyer's involvement in the hunt for a serial arsonist who terrorized mid-nineteenth century San Francisco. When San Francisco Daily Morning Call reporter Mark Twain met Tom Sawyer in 1863, he was seeking a subject for his first novel. He learned that Sawyer was a volunteer firefighter, local hero, and a former “Torch Boy,” racing ahead of hand-drawn fire engines at night carrying torches to light the way. When a mysterious serial arsonist known as “The Lightkeeper” was in the process of burning San Francisco to the ground, Sawyer played a key role in stopping him, helping to contain what is now considered the most disastrous and costly series of fires ever experienced by an American metropolis. By chronicling how Sawyer took it upon himself to investigate, expose, and stop the arsonist, Black Fire details Sawyer’s remarkable life and illustrates why Twain would later feel compelled to name his iconic character after him when writing The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. A vivid portrayal of the gritty, corrupt, and violent world of the Gold Rush-era West, Black Fire is the most vibrant and thorough account of Sawyer’s relationship with Mark Twain, and of the devastating fires that baptized San Francisco.

True Dark
True Dark

Author: Gary Meehan

Publisher: Quercus

Published: 2015-09-08

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1623656168

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With the help of her two companions--Eleanor, an eccentric aristocrat and skilled swordswoman, and Damon, a strong-willed charmer with a dark past--and armed just with her wits and determination, teenaged Megan now faces a world of danger with a newborn infant on her hip. The unstoppable witch army is growing in strength as it strives to seize absolute power, but a prophecy hints that their aims are connected to the fate of a child--Megan's newborn daughter. Hordes of witches are closing in on the small group of adventurers, but they may have underestimated the lengths to which the newly empowered Megan will go to protect her child.

How to Airbrush Flames and True Fire
How to Airbrush Flames and True Fire

Author: Stuart Vimpani

Publisher: Artistik Creations

Published:

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 1610615905

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Learn How to Master the Art of Painting Flames and True Fire in Days... Not Years! No artistic talent or airbrushing experience necessary! Whether You Want to Paint Killer Car Flames or Wicked Motorcycle Graphics for Fun, Profit, or Both...My Easy-to-Follow Guide Removes All The Guesswork! Detailed Step-By-Step Instructions with Over 450 Full Color Photos! I Boldly Reveal Secrets Other Professional Airbrush Artists Don't Want YOU to Know! Here's what you will learn: * How to gain control of your airbrush with 3 fundamental techniques you simply cannot paint without! * How to blend colors so you can add texture, dimension, and shadows to your paintjob! * How to paint 3 different even tones without leaving any drips, splotches or spray patterns! * How to create eye-popping 3D effects the fast & easy way! Three kickass tutorials! * How to draw flames and create your own airbrush stencil templates... the foolproof method! * How to create show stopping airbrush flames in a quarter of the time it would take a professional to do it the traditional way! Learn the Essential Skills, Tools & Techniques that EVERY Airbrush Artist Must Have in Their Arsenal! Knowing how to work on different surfaces is crucial for a professional airbrush artist. To achieve the best possible results with your painting, I teach you about the proper products and materials that work best on a variety of surfaces. I even tell you where to get all of these products and materials to build your airbrush toolkit! I'm a professional airbrush artist and I still make mistakes once in a while. Don't let mistakes ruin your day! Instead, learn my hard-won troubleshooting techniques to help you correct mistakes in a flash! And MUCH More!

The Circus Fire
The Circus Fire

Author: Stewart O'Nan

Publisher: Anchor

Published: 2008-12-10

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 0307482987

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The acclaimed author of Emily, Alone and Henry, Himself brings all his narrative gifts to bear on this gripping account of tragedy and heroism—the great Hartford circus fire of 1944. It was a midsummer afternoon, halfway through a Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus performance, when the big top caught fire. The tent had been waterproofed with a mixture of paraffin and gasoline; in seconds it was burning out of control. More than 8,000 people were trapped inside, and the ensuing disaster would eventually take 167 lives. Steward O'Nan brings all his narrative gifts to bear on this gripping account of the great Hartford circus fire of 1944. Drawing on interviews with hundreds of survivors, O'Nan skillfully re-creates the horrific events and illuminates the psychological oddities of human behavior under stress: the mad scramble for the exits; the perilous effort to maneuver animals out of danger; the hero who tossed dozens of children to safety before being trampled to death. Brilliantly constructed and exceptionally moving, The Circus Fire is history at its most compelling.

The Principles of Correct Practice for Guitar
The Principles of Correct Practice for Guitar

Author: Jamey Andreas

Publisher:

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 9780975528525

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2004 Silver Award Winner for Best Instructional Materials by Acoustic Guitar Magazine.Correct Practice is what all good players do, whether they know they are doing it or not! That's how they get to be good players. Whether you are a beginner or a player with the usual problems, here is your Foundation book, "The Principles of Correct Practice for Guitar!"- for ALL styles and ALL levels. "The Principles of Correct Practice for Guitar" is composed of three elements:Understandings: Concepts which you must understand in order to begin to practice effectivelyTools: Practice Approaches to be used to solve problems in playing. These approaches are based on certain key Understandings, such as Muscle Memory and Sympathetic Tension, as well as Attention and Awareness.Exercises: Specific routines to be done during practice, that will build technique, (playing ability) in a step by step fashion, each step building on the previous one, and preparing for the next.

Fire on the Mountain
Fire on the Mountain

Author: Dale A. Johnson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2008-08-28

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1435739922

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Biography of experiences by an American living in Southeast Turkey and Northern Iraq during and after the first Gulf War.