With cyclones Wanda and Tracy acting as bookends, the O'Briens swap their comfortable suburban home in Brisbane for a 17.5-foot caravan and the adventures of a lifetime. Travel along with Phoebe, her mum, Stephanie, and the rest of her family, as she takes us along for the ride, travelling across Western New South Wales, into Victoria, through South Australia and across The Nullarbor Plain into Western Australia - and then back home and up the Queensland coast! Although decades have passed since that trip, Phoebe relies on her own memories, flavoured with a little Google research and seasoned with her mother's memories, to describe travelling across the vast country of Australia. In her owns words: "When all is said and done, my memory of 1974 is of a fun-filled, educational trip across the bottom half of this great country I still call home, wherever I happen to live." Perhaps her story can inspire you to live your dream, whatever it is, and wherever it will take you."
This is a true story of how a man and wife; the co-authors of this amazing experience; who gave so much to their respective countries; sacrificed, struggled and suffered through the horrors of extreme political persecution. It is also about their flight to survive, to save their own lives after the savage U.S. Military Invasion of the Republic of Panama in December 1989; and other events, such as the Sandinista-Contra-U.S. inspired war in Central America. In the process it will bring out the occurrence of numerous acts of deceitful cover ups, lies, dishonesty, and diverse illegal conduct by those who preached the "Rule of Law." This account will link together many of the not so legal or moral activities of the Washington right wing establishment, during the decade of the 1980s; their improper foreign policy in promoting illegal wars in Latin America; while at the same time having relations with terrorist regimes; and drug dealers, in other areas of the world. In the process it will bring to the surface the extremes to which some power groups will resort to; in order to reach their political, personal and economic objectives; along with their avarice, greed, and self indulgence. It will lead you to an understanding of the origins and illicit justification of some of the major cover ups of recent times. It will show, in the process, how American politicians and their Judicial System fell right into the muck and sewage, along with their self serving interests. It is a chilling account of vengeance, pursuit, endurance, injustice, faith, mental torture; and physical danger of two people, along with their unyielding commitment to survive. All against the perils of clandestine capture, illegal extradition; the tropical jungles, judicial persecution, envy and retribution, defamation, illicit prosecution, confiscation of assets; and an International Police hunt in the course of extremely inhospitable terrain; through guerrilla cells of insurgency and a journey across different countries. PAGE 2 BOOK DESCRIPTION CHISM BOOK ID 57251 This will exhibit a perfect example of the perverse U.S. Consular Visa revocation process against one of America's most committed supporters; in a dreadful showing of the astonishing improprieties and failures in the application of U.S. Diplomacy. Events in this version will give enormous insight into the progression of the Panama Canal Treaty, mandated transfer of all U.S. Panama Canal and military assets, to the Republic of Panama. None of which would occur without a complex, extreme, painful and deadly changeover process. It is also a story, never before told, of the monstrous effort, carried out to safeguard the operational integrity of the most important waterway in the world in favor of world shipping and commerce. This all made possible by the resolve, loyalty, commitment and strength of the protagonists who carried the weight of the responsibilities, necessary for this to be so; even during a time when the Winds of War of the United States of America; blew incessantly stronger toward the shores of the Republic of Panama. In the course of it all, the devastating effects of the application of the "Law de Jante" will become clear to all. Many lessons have surely been learned from these torturous events. The problem is that human minds are generally quick to forget whatever they don't wish to remember "Better by far you should forget and smile / Than that you should remember and Be sad." Christina Rossetti," Remember" (1862)
Sometimes our challenges seem too big, our pain too overwhelming … and there’s only one question we can think to ask: “O Lord, will You help me?” Regardless of our struggle—from health scares to financial troubles and relationship woes—Complete God Confidence shares forty engaging stories that illustrate the liberating assurance of 1 John 5:13-15.
In the quiet coastal town of Greyhaven, Calla Maywood’s life is turned upside down when she meets Rowan, a mysterious guardian bound to protect the veil that separates the human world from the unknown beyond. As the ancient barrier begins to fray, dark forces threaten to unravel the fabric of both worlds. Together, Calla and Rowan must race to uncover the secrets of the veil before it collapses entirely. But the veil isn't the only thing breaking. As Calla’s connection with Rowan deepens, so does the danger that surrounds them. An ancient enemy, Alaric, is bent on destroying the veil and unleashing chaos. To save the world she loves, Calla will have to confront her deepest fears and face a devastating truth—some sacrifices are inevitable, and the price of closing the veil may be higher than she ever imagined. Bound by the Veil is a heart-wrenching tale of love, magic, and destiny. In a world where shadows walk between realms, how far will one go for the one they love?
When the River Wakes Up is an exploration of paths rarely explored—the colliding of Western beliefs and Shona mysticism. Abigail, in all her fragility, is a resolute pioneer alongside her African brother, her soul compatriot, and vessel of African wisdom: Zukah. Through their relationship they open up closed minds and hearts around them, and forge a different path in the new Zimbabwe. Any government transitioning from a racist minority rule to a majority government is careening down a road of unfathomable chaos; Zimbabwe is no different. Seen through the lens of Abigail’s father, a civil servant, the process is filled with potholes of despair and unforeseen hope. When the River Wakes Up is a novel that is both a tormenting inner struggle and a changing world scorched by the fire of new beginnings.
In this book, Jarod paints a vivid picture to help us see how we act and think like Jonah. I’ll give you a fair warning: it’s more often than we might want to admit. Jarod has the heart of a pastor, and he desires to help us see beyond the obvious to the not-so-known parts of the story. When we do that, we’ll see that Jonah’s story is one we can relate to at every level.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan’s Sisters of the Heart series comes to a climactic end as a mysterious man from Blythe Daniels’ past re-enters her life. On the shores of Sea Haven, six women touched by great loss have come together in a sisterhood strengthened by the elements—a bond each will need as new love and danger enter their lives... For five years, Viktor Prakenskii has put his life on hold in order to take down the world’s most feared motorcycle club from the inside. But carrying out the insane violence and seeing the club’s exploitation of the innocent has brought his traumatic past roaring back. And there’s only one cure: to see the wife he left behind... Blythe Daniels thought she’d never see Viktor again after he murdered her stepfather and left without a word. She rebuilt her life without him, becoming a personal trainer and physical therapist...becoming strong enough for others to lean on. But when Viktor comes back to Sea Haven, he’ll make Blythe question everything she thought she knew about good and evil—and the dark desires of the heart...
In a world shrouded in secrecy and marred by power struggles, every step taken towards the truth risks awakening lurking demons. 'Shattering Shadows' takes us on a thrilling journey through such a world, a dangerous realm where the price of transparency can be one's life. Our protagonists, Bart Hudson and Isabelle Clarke, find themselves thrown into this world. Bart, a highly skilled assassin with a past shrouded in mystery, and Isabelle, a brilliant intelligence analyst with an unwavering commitment to truth, become unlikely allies when they uncover the sinister machinations of Project Prometheus, a clandestine operation within their own agency. Their fight for truth and transparency in a world that thrives on secrecy and deception ignites a revolution that will forever change the world of global intelligence. Their journey, fraught with danger and betrayal, is as much a testament to their strength and resilience as it is an indictment of the shadowy networks of power that govern our world. 'Shattering Shadows' is not merely a tale of two individuals against a formidable enemy; it is a story about the human spirit, the courage to confront the shadows of the past, and the unwavering pursuit of truth. As Bart and Isabelle navigate the treacherous waters of their mission, they are forced to confront their own demons. Their fight becomes a battle for their own souls, their bond a beacon of hope in the heart of darkness. 'Shattering Shadows' is an exploration of the power of unity and friendship in the face of overwhelming odds. Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey that will leave you questioning the world around you. 'Shattering Shadows' invites you to join Bart and Isabelle as they fight against the shadows, sparking a revolution that will forever change the landscape of global intelligence. Their story is far from over; it's only just beginning.
Collin Baker-Williams is a struggling writer who is down-on-his-luck. He has a passion for fiction and a flair for the written word. He also has a bad habit. He makes up stories that come true. Out of work and desperate for money, Collin agrees to free-lance for a two-bit magazine. His assignment: A twenty-two year old murder where five men were gunned down in an old, abandoned diner in Owens Valley, California. After hearing the gruesome details of the crime from gruff, old Sheriff Terry, and believing the case was unsolved, Collin decides the story is worth writing, but something is missing. The story needs a killer. So he simply makes one up, creating an elaborate tale of fate, brutality, and the ultimate revenge. "A Desert Kill" gets published and becomes popular, especially in Owens Valley where his mythical killer becomes a legend. But an ex-cop named Janus is out to expose the story as a fraud, and after some twists and turns, the three men are thrown together on a three-day search of the rugged Sierra-Nevada Mountains. But they are not alone in the mountains, and a whiff of smoke from a distant campfire takes them on a chase for an elusive hiker who leads them into the treacherous High Country, and also leads them to believe Collin's killer really exists.
