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A Great Man and His Unheralded AssistantFor some 50 years, Paul Sochaczewski has been on the trail of famous naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace and his little-known assistant Ali.The result of this quest is an imaginative "enhanced biography" of an illiterate 19th-century teenager from Borneo who helped Wallace become one of history's most successful explorers of the natural world. This deliciously speculative book, filled with humor and touching scenes of imagined conversations, takes a hard look at "slippery truth," and, perhaps most important, asks the question: "Is there someone in your life who has quietly helped you, perhaps without adequate recognition, on your journey?"In this innovative approach to biography, you'll discover:New clues that expand our knowledge of Ali's background and careerWhy writing the history of a 19th-century teenage boy from Borneo is so challengingDetails about how Ali collected some 5,000 of Wallace's 8,050 bird specimensImagined conversations that explore emotions and perceptions of Wallace and AliHow each of us has an "Ali" who has helped us along the wayWho's your Ali? Perhaps this book might encourage to reach out to someone forgotten but who eased your path along your journey?

An epic train journey from New Zealand to Spain, across 19 countries in 89 days on 33 different trains. From New Zealand's Northern Explorer to the Eurostar, the book captures the romance of rail travel, exploring cultures, cuisines, history and people along the way.

This is not your typical travel guide to a particular country, giving you all the information about the best hotels, the best places to visit, and the best places to eat. There is no mention of cultural differences or of what needs to be respected. There are no paid adverts enticing you to visit and ending with a freebie.This is a collection of anecdotes from business trips around the world carried out personally covering all the good, the odd, and the funny situations that can occur. On railways, in hotels, in all-weather situations, in restaurants, and in research institutes.The time period here is at least twenty years ago - so things have changed, and city infrastructures are today totally different. The pictures included are of that time period and today are different. If at all, the pictures represent a snapshot of what it was then.

This volume explores the life histories of a wide range of radical figures whose political activity in relation to the black liberation struggle was catalysed or profoundly shaped by the global impact and legacy of the Russian Revolution of 1917, including C.L.R. James, Paul Robeson, Walter Rodney and Grace P. Campbell.

This is the story of one person. An errand boy, junior artist, car washer, cub, scout, choirboy, glass runner, wine waiter, postman, tomato plant and faggot stripper, potato picker, life guard, scout leader, canoe instructor, teacher, cattle rancher, polo player, forest and sawmill manager, head of English, logger, general manager, managing director, importer, exporter, businessman, outdoor pursuits instructor, fund raiser, headmaster, principal, CEO, school founder, advisor and appraiser, mentor, model, poet, playwright, writer and actor in the UK and many countries of Central, Southern and Western Africa through good times and bad. The author deals sympathetically with the nostalgia of a post-war childhood in Bristol, detailing with many of the joys and problems of childhood before leaping into adulthood with entertaining narrative and dialogue. Africa takes hold with many incidents and observations backed by humour and acute observations of post-colonial developments. Life was never dull and he has sat on crocodiles and slept with lions as well as experiencing coups and unrest where some humour can still be found. He has met royalty and personalities from a wide mixture of society and has also been a friend of presidents and heads of state - herein lies a tantalising mix of European and African life in a kaleidoscopic presentation of humour, pathos, seriousness and shrewd observation.

Ben O'Neill's life turns upside down when he is kicked out of home at age 16 by his abusive stepfather. Encouraged by an unlikely mentor, Ben leaves his home country of New Zealand in search of truth. His journey across the wild continent of Australia delivers a plethora of characters as he rides horses and musters cattle on the vast plains of the Barkley Tablelands in the Northern Territory; discovers the Indigenous relationship to Country working as a wilderness guide in the Great Dividing Range, Queensland; and loses his heart while diving for pearl shell in the Kimberley, Western Australia.Searching for Pearls is the brave autobiographical coming-of-age adventure of a young man seeking his own truth, discovering his limits, and pushing the boundaries of mind, body and spirit. Elegantly woven around the natural wonders of Australia's wildest places. It will leave you breathless, with a yearning to tighten your backpack straps and go walkabout.

The Life and times of a farm boy from Northeastern Pennsylvania. Growing up in a broken family with meager means and living through multiple near death experiences. Always making the best of what is available to succeed when everything is against it. A Can-Do attitude derived from a grandfather with a strong work ethic, A stepfather with a need for strong farm hands, and over 12 years serving in the Marine Corps. Nothing can stop this one from achieving success. From major accidents to multiple health issues, Mike knuckles down and focuses on the path ahead. Each near death experience is considered an event, and nothing more, that shapes who he will become, but never a limiting factor in his success. Farm Boy turned Marine, World Traveler, Auto Mechanic, Airframe and Powerplant Aircraft mechanic, Aircraft Maintenance Instructor, Scuba Diver, Master Scuba Diver Trainer, Airplane Pilot, Handyman Home Remodeler, Aircraft heavy Maintenance Planning Manager, Retired from everything above to return to the life of a family farmer. Wow, What a ride

Welcome to year 2 of Travelling with Baggage. Crystal is now 29, still living in the United Kingdom, but dealing with a whole list of other relatable problems. Well maybe except for that time in France, probably not the most relatable, but certainly nerve racking and entertaining.If you love books based on real travel experiences this is the one. But, if you want to be in on all the inside jokes, you will need to read Travelling with Baggage: When losing everything, gives you everything.

If you want to set big goals and achieve them this book will show you how to go "All In" and succeed at anything!In 2017 Chris Bertish became the first person ever to stand-up paddleboard across any ocean. Defying all odds, he paddled 4050 miles, solo, unassisted and unsupported, for 93 days across the Atlantic Ocean, from Morocco, Africa to Antigua in the Caribbean.During three months at sea he was stalked by a great white shark, towed by a giant sea squid, capsized multiple times and surfed down 10-meter waves as challenging as anything he had faced in the Mavericks Big Wave Surfing Championships.All In! documents the incredible journey of one man, driven by passion and powered by a purpose greater than himself to give back, inspire millions and achieve what everyone told him was simply impossible. It will get you motivated and inspired to go "All In!" on your own personal journey and achieve anything - even the seemingly impossible!Whether your goal is to head up your department, reach a seemingly impossible sales target, attain a tertiary degree, achieve your first ever 5-mile, triathlon, or just have your best year ever... this book is for you and will change your life.This edge-of-your seat story will help you clarify your objectives, anticipate and adapt to change, persevere through any challenges life throws at you, and stay resilient and focused to emerge triumphant.

Great stuff...The memoir leaves those appreciating the young spirit looking for sequels. A book truly unique, unlike any other it is set among the strange sights of the unknown that smells of lands in the distant states at a time before cell phones, and electronic positioning systems. This stunning new story is an epic of hope and horror, chaos, faith and a journey that unites a desperate group of guys to fight the battle of their lives. The true story chronicles able students grown into a close friendship. They are individuals yet challenged by the project even against wishes of the parents who has always had their backs covered. Bill has an openness and natural charisma that makes him popular with the team but who has their backs now? So began a harrowing journey that took the crew into the Midwest from a city into to a dirt blown crossroads in the middle of nowhere. The further the boys travel the more they learn yet have the time of their life. Webbed into a crew against self-desires, nature and the weather it is a tale of young boys lost in the fast-paced progress yet driven by their own yet similar dream. The gripping new powerhouse thriller details the togetherness as they ride in their large wagon. Each having their own soul-searching mission the team discovers that a traveling celebration isn't everything it may be cracked up to be. Challenged is by their confinement while heading west, due horrific storms from the east to the mid-west. Yet those riveting moments unknown to them would be trivial compared to when facing demanded split-second decision- making that means the difference between life and death on the way home. The slow turn of events takes the team from a safe and fun time journey into a hazardous mission where true skills of driving and coping with team members are encumbered by lack of training and void of traveling knowledge. Pitting wits and skills of common sense against overwhelming odds while traversing unknown territories, this gripping tale of a celebration turned into turmoil is a triumph of, parental respect, friendship loyalty and determination. Heat of the families, then overburdening weather, followed by scorching rays of the sun only to be mentally stressed out by the onslaught of adults' aggressive negativity. Even though the other coast seemingly only miles away where lies the prize of success it is what was encountered in those miles that is the story. After all their efforts overcoming all obstacles, all luck runs out as Nashie dies. Suddenly everything the boys counted on began to fail them. Will they survive and can their trip be saved, or do they end in disaster? It is not the what, but a feat that had never been accomplished by any team. This nonfiction tale of family love and friends comradely is thrilling, funny and ultimately satisfying for reading by people of all ages and ethnics.

Beatrice Ethel Grimshaw (3 February 1870 - 30 June 1953) was an Irish writer and traveller. Beginning in 1903, she worked as a travel writer for the Daily Graphic and The Times. She had long harboured a desire to travel the world, especially the largely unexplored Pacific Ocean, and in 1903 she was engaged by the Daily Graphic to report on the Pacific. She was commissioned to write travelogues for shipping companies to promote the Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Samoa, and Tonga. She intended to stay a few months but remained for twenty-seven years. This adventure and romance novel "Lady In the Strange South Seas" is typical of Grimshaw's writing featuring the unique life and landscape of the early South Pacific Islands.

A collection of true auctioneering stories.Cattle, property and wildlife adventures, beat the drum in this African roller-coaster of adrenaline, danger and envy.From the first chant, to the last lot, the stage is set for a fast paced narrative, full of action, power-plays and latent deception.

Greater Exploits 13 es una continuación de Greater Exploits 12 con más detalles, centrándose en Perfect Spiritual Adventure - Diario de 31 días del segundo viaje de oración espiritual nacional de Nigeria, el gigante de África con acciones proféticas Esta es una serie de equipamiento con enlaces de audio En Greater Exploits 13, descubrirá la aventura espiritual perfecta: el diario de 31 días del segundo viaje de oración espiritual a nivel nacional de Nigeria, ¡el gigante de África con acciones proféticas para mayores hazañas! Obtendrá respuestas a las instrucciones específicas de Dios para los cristianos nigerianos sobre la necesidad de avivamiento y unidad en nuestras iglesias; algunas revelaciones durante los Ocho Mil Quinientos (8500) km 31 días de viaje por este gran país; Obtendrá detalles del viaje espiritual nacional inicial once (11+) años y siete (7) meses anteriores en Doce (12) días, siete mil (7000) km y cómo se relaciona con la guerra de insurgencias en Nigeria y qué ¡Debe hacerse para prevenir más anarquía y mucho, mucho más para mayores hazañas sobre el continente de África y el mundo! Greater Exploits 13 y otras series del mismo libro se te entregan en "bandeja de diamantes" si respondes que sí a cualquiera de las siguientes preguntas: - ¿Estás enfermo y lloroso de Desamparo, Desesperanza e Inutilidad sin remedio a la vista?- ¿Estás abatido física, emocional y espiritualmente?- ¿Estás arriba hoy y mañana abajo emocional, psicológica y fisiológicamente como un yoyo?- ¿Está usted o alguien dentro de su círculo física o emocionalmente enfermo, acosado, explotado y despojado de lo que le pertenece por derecho a usted oa las personas dentro de su círculo?- ¿Hay alguna enfermedad o dolencia prolongada, o patrones negativos de asesinato, robo y destrucción que han desafiado sus oraciones y las oraciones de los demás?- ¿Has perdido algo o alguien se atreve a ti y parece que no tienes respuestas para todas ellas?- ¿Sientes o percibes que no estás en el centro de la voluntad y el propósito de Dios para tu vida con un completo vacío dentro y alrededor de ti?- ¿Tienes hambre de poder ministrar sanidad, liberación y restauración de una manera poderosa para ti mismo y para los demás? Entonces ven conmigo con siete (7) condiciones críticas de la siguiente manera: - Estar DISPONIBLE (espíritu, alma y cuerpo) para asociarnos con Dios.- Sé AUDAZ para reclamar todo lo que Él ha muerto para darte.- Sea lo suficientemente COMPASIVO como para sentarse donde la gente sufre.- Esté DETERMINADO a seguir adelante y nunca, nunca darse por vencido hasta que la palabra de Dios se convierta en verdad y vida en sus circunstancias y situación.- Ser fervientemente enamorado de Dios y de las personas sin restricciones.- Sé ARDIENTE en IRA con Satanás por robarte a ti y a otros.

Greater Exploits 13 è una continuazione di Greater Exploits 12 con maggiori dettagli, incentrata su Perfect Spiritual Adventure - 31 Days Diary of Second Nationwide Spiritual Prayer Travel of Nigeria, il gigante dell'Africa con azioni profetiche Questa è una serie di equipaggiamento con collegamenti audio In Greater Exploits 13, scoprirai la perfetta avventura spirituale - Diario di 31 giorni del secondo viaggio di preghiera spirituale nazionale della Nigeria, il gigante dell'Africa con azioni profetiche per maggiori exploit! Otterrete risposte all'istruzione specifica di Dio ai cristiani nigeriani sulla necessità di rinascita e unità nelle nostre chiese; alcune rivelazioni durante gli Ottomilacinquecento (8500) km 31 giorni di viaggio attraverso questo grande paese; assicurerai i dettagli del viaggio spirituale iniziale a livello nazionale undici (11+) anni e sette (7) mesi precedenti in dodici (12) giorni, settemila (7000) km e come ciò si collega alla guerra delle insurrezioni in Nigeria e cosa deve essere fatto per prevenire ulteriore anarchia e molto, molto di più per maggiori imprese nel continente africano e nel mondo! Greater Exploits 13 e altre serie dello stesso libro ti vengono consegnate su un "piatto di diamanti" se rispondi di sì a una qualsiasi delle seguenti domande: - Sei malato e lacerato dall'impotenza, dalla disperazione e dall'inutilità senza alcun rimedio a vista?- Sei fisicamente, emotivamente e spiritualmente abbattuto?- Sei su oggi e giù domani emotivamente, psicologicamente e fisiologicamente come uno yoyo?- Tu o qualcuno all'interno della tua cerchia sei fisicamente o emotivamente malato, molestato, sfruttato ed espropriato di ciò che appartiene legittimamente a te o alle persone all'interno della tua cerchia?- C'è qualche malattia o malattia prolungata, o modelli negativi di uccisione, furto e distruzione che hanno sfidato le tue preghiere e le preghiere degli altri?- Hai perso qualcosa o qualcuno ti sfida e ti sembra di non avere risposte a tutti?- Senti o percepisci di non essere al centro della volontà e dello scopo di Dio per la tua vita con il vuoto completo dentro e intorno a te?- Hai fame di poter ministrare guarigione, liberazione e restaurazione in modo potente a te stesso e agli altri? Allora vieni con me con sette (7) condizioni critiche come segue: - Sii DISPONIBILE (spirito, anima e corpo) a collaborare con Dio.- Sii CORAGGIOSO di rivendicare tutto ciò che è morto per darti.- Sii abbastanza compassionevole da sederti dove le persone soffrono.- Sii DETERMINATO ad andare avanti e non mollare mai, mai finché la parola di Dio non diventa verità e vita nelle tue circostanze e situazione.- Sii sinceramente innamorato di Dio e delle persone senza ritegno.- Sii FUOCO nella RABBIA con Satana per aver derubato te e gli altri.

Revealed matter preys on the reader to connect the truth and facts. An awesome journey combining ancient history with religious history answers to theories not previously answered. Since none in his family's past had that name and considered outside the religious policies how named John? Vagabond or simple prophet people assume, how was he so knowledgeable about correctness and the Hebrew religious practices, why did the Pharisees being Jewish hate him? Why is attaching prophet to him an error? The king and queen were the only ruling party in power What happened to the civil rulers? A reading pleasure, a couple of pastors purchased the material for use in their bible study. ... Pushed by so many people having different concepts challenged his own thinking. Need to know resulted in the hunt for fact and truth ended up being a true learning experience.

An important book that will transform how we think about being human. that will inspire hope.Jane GoodallHow can we reclaim the soul-deepening wildness that grounds us and energizes us when so much of the modern world seems designed to tame us?In this thrilling memoir of a life spent exploring the most incredible places on Earthfrom the Great African Seaforest to the crocodile lairs of the Okavango DeltaCraig Foster reveals how we can attend to the earthly beauty around us and deepen our love for all living things, whether we make our homes in the country, the city, or anywhere in between.Foster explores his struggles to remain present to life when a disconnection from nature and the demands of his professional life begin to deaden his senses. And his own reliance on natures rejuvenating spiritual power is put to the test when catastrophe strikes close to home.Fosters lyrical, riveting Amphibious Soul draws on his decades of daily ocean dives, wisdom from Indigenous teachers, and leading-edge science.

I watch from between slats in the wall of our house, shamelessly spying, yet I stare, breathless, and can't turn away. I sear this image into my brain-this moment, so special and beautiful. And so entirely ordinary. -Journal, August 21, 1972This is a book of stories. This is a book of history. This is a book of tradition, drama and mystery. The U.S. Peace Corps provided Dina an avenue out of the only world she had known, and took her into the mountainous regions of the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippine archipelago where she lived among people whose lives were little known beyond their mountain homeland. Dina's stories are crafted from her detailed journals and letters home. The stories re¿ect the culture and lives of the ethnic Manobo people as well as the Philippine towns and cities of the time, including the seismic shifts in national politics and daily lives when the nation's autocratic ruler declared martial law. People here are scared. Rumors are rampant, but facts are few. Stories tangle over time, facts get twisted, and no one actually knows much. You can't be sure of anything until it happens right in front of you, and then it's too late. -Journal, October 3, 1972

Jean Finlayson was a Presbyterian deaconess and nurse, trained in Melbourne, Victoria. She travelled to Oodnadatta in South Australia in 1914 to take up the position of nursing sister for the Australian Inland Mission. Once a replacement was found for her, she set out on the 640km journey by buggy in August 1915. She aided Reverend John Flynn with his Australian Inland Mission.She established herself in a slab cabin called Myrtle Villa, which also became known as 'Sister's Hospital'. As well as attending to the medical needs of anyone within a 150km radius, Jean also conducted Sunday School and the town's first regular (ecumenical) church services. Both were conducted in the Prison Warder's room at the read of the Sturt Town Gaol.This little book was published in 1925 and we have augmented it with other photographs by Rev. Harland who assisted the Mission during World War One.

After losing two yachts, the first off the coast of Africa and the second on a reef in New Guinea, many friends encouraged Jan and John to write a book of their adventures.So they have ...However, the loss of two boats was only a small part of their adventurous life story.John first met Jan in 1966, when John was building a trimaran, with the intent of sailing it back to England. The boat was only 29-feet long and, unfortunately, he was unable to entice Jan to join him on that adventure. So, to John's dismay they parted company after sixteen months and went their own ways for nearly eight years.John was building the Heart of Edna, a 50-foot ketch, with his brother David, when Jan turned up unexpectedly one day with her parent, who had agreed to drive her in search of John. Jan had been living in Melbourne for five years and had heard of John's exploits. Soon their relationship was all on again - John was chuffed!They chartered the 50-foot ketch for nearly four years before her loss. After building Tafua, they chartered in Northern Queensland before returning to the Western Pacific. It was exciting times for Jan and John, and their new daughter, Kelly.However, it was clear they wouldn't continue to take Kelly out of school, so their next big move was to increase the size of Tafua from a 60-footer to a 70-footer, thereby tripling the number of guests they could have on board on Sydney Harbour. It was a great move, setting the way for a prosperous future.Over the next few years they built three more sailing catamarans ranging from 90 to 100 feet, which also became extremely successful on the harbour. In 1997, they were made an offer for Sail Venture Cruises (their company). It was an offer they couldn't refuse. That started another challenge, which was to be their last, the building and running of a five-star lodge in the Gold Coast Hinterland, Queensland.In 2014, they finally sold their beautiful lodge and bought a home in Newport on Pittwater, New South Wales, where they live happily to this day.

This charming little story breaks the autobiography mold. Technically it's the childhood account of a third-culture American kid and his adventures and exploits growing up all over the world in the 1950s and '60s. The book will transport you from Australia to Africa, from Brazil to Israel, from Europe to the Far East. But it's not just a travelogue or a dry where-I-was-born sleeper. It's part adventure--it's about surfing in Africa and sailing in Rio de Janeiro. It's a Buddhist parable about the responsibilities of power and African lessons about the power of belief. It's a childhood love story. It's a new perspective on the evils of apartheid and the oppression that took its place and that still mars the beauty of a magnificent country. It's a story of cultures and geopolitics. It's the backstory about how a few courageous Norwegians defeated Nazi plans for a German atom bomb.It's part the rant of a funny, irreverent, iconoclastic, opinionated old curmudgeon, perhaps occasionally thought-provoking. It's a window into the insights that wide travels and an open mind can bring.It's also a story about family and the importance of real family values and of developing a sense of place in the world. The book is interlaced with stories and anecdotes about the author's own forebears and pioneer ancestors and the roles they played in shaping the expansion and development of the American West. It's a little known slice of Texas history and of the founding of places like Dallas and Fort Worth. It's a story of lone-star gypsies that will give you new perspectives on life and death, how to live it to the fullest, and maybe even how to avoid fearing the mysteries at the end of one's existence.

This book serves as a prequel to the Decade of Development. Set in a similar writing style, however, delving deeper into situations that lead to the need for an entire Decade of Development. Somewhat of an origin story, so to speak. This narrative also follows are a variety of timelines as well, with certain chapters serving as substories and mini-bios, and not to mention the beginning of a dual persona and the rise of a company/entity in it's early stages.

Surviving Childhood Pain is the inspiring story of a spunky child of God who navigated a difficult childhood through her abiding faith in the Lord. The young girl saw her single mother struggling to provide for three children and prayed to find a way to help her hard working mother ease her struggle. This young girl was convinced that if she could live with her father, then her mother's life would be easier. But she knew it would take an act of God for her mother to let her go live with her father. God grants her prayer, and she goes to live with her father; however, she is unaware of the hardships she would have to endure while living with him in a crowded two bedroom home where there was no love for her, except from her father and my cousin Derrick. The difficulties she encounters while living with him cause her to lean heavily on God and His promises. Her faith is challenged as she endures hardships and losses, but she hangs on to the everlasting love of God. She holds steadfast to her decision to make her mother's life easier regardless of the sacrifices she has to make. These experiences tested her faith in God, but she came to terms with the hand she was dealt with remarkable courage and strength. Despite the hardships and tragic losses, God provided support from unexpected sources that allowed her to transform her life and achieve amazing accomplishments. The book is reminiscent of Gordon Park's "Flavio's Home" and Langston Hughes' "Salvation," which you will not want to put down till the story ends.

Where the f**k is Blönduós? is both a triumph of travel writing and a masterpiece of memoir. It deserves a space on every bookcase and in every suitcase. Richard Moriarty - The Sun. Having survived a terrifying burglary, Emma had reached a point in life where she feared being awake and dreaded falling asleep. She grabbed her late mother's notebooks, packed her car with warm clothes, a swimsuit that had seen better days, a set of winter tyres and a brand new tent, and caught a ferry to Iceland. Surtsey was an unexpected eruption - just as my own birth was unplanned and something of an interruption. So captivated by the magic of Iceland, our mother returned home with a bar of Toblerone for each of us. There were no hugs or questions as to our welfare. My sisters and I had been alone for three weeks. I was almost 5 years old. Inspired by a six-month journey to Iceland in wintertime, "Where the f**k is Blönduós?" is moving, honest, and entertaining. Why would a middle-aged woman choose to spend a winter alone in the far north of Iceland? It's a fair question, though the answer isn't quite so straightforward. I dreamed of lying on a blanket gazing up into the night sky, holding my breath in anticipation of the colourful aurora that may soon dance overhead, without being asked, "Will you be long?" By battling the elements, conquering her fears, and learning to knit, all under the watchful gaze of the small community, Emma made sense of the past, found peace with the present, and felt strong enough to deal with the future. Authentic, gripping, and as vivid as a cold winter's night, this inspirational Icelandic adventure will take you on an unforgettable journey of discovery and healing. Chris Riches - Daily Express