Bøger af Arnold Marsden

The journey makes the destination special! Cathy Riley pines away at home while her husband, Bob, tries to save the world as safety manager at a chemical plant. When he won't spare her a week away from his precious job, she ventures out on her own to hike in Zion National Park. She quickly discovers hiking is about so much more than a pretty destination. But can she complete her journey alone, with little hiking experience? Will trail angels help her conquer her fears and guide her to the summit of Angels Landing? Will she be able to assist a newfound trail friend in trouble? Or will her husband's dire warnings about her ambitious itinerary come to fruition? Join Cathy on her thrilling adventure in a red rock wonderland as she encounters trail friends and foes, faces unforeseen challenges, and tries to soothe her soul. This is a work of fiction.

Christmas magic on the trail! Bob Riley is on a mission to complete his deceased wife's bucket list of hikes after she died on the trail. His new partner, Liz, surprises him with a prized reservation at Phantom Ranch over Christmas, hoping a romantic stay at the bottom of the Grand Canyon will take their relationship to the next level. Follow Bob and Liz, along with a single mother, her two young children, and a grieving curmudgeon, as they face challenges posed by the trail and their haunting pasts. Can Bob satisfy Liz's lofty expectations and his commitment to his deceased wife, or will he be forced to choose between them? Will Santa be able to find the hopeful children at the bottom of the canyon-and provide much-needed Christmas magic to the kids-at-heart? Join the adventure from the comfort of your home as you relive your own hike or plan your next adventure. This is a work of fiction.

A grieving widower travels to Glacier National Park to fulfill a promise to his late wife. Can he meet her lofty expectations and relieve his unbearable guilt? Two years ago, Bob Riley abandoned his wife, Cathy, days before their planned three-week hike on the John Muir Trail. She went alone and lost her life on the trail. The only way Bob can live with the guilt is to help her finish her long bucket list of hikes. Cathy longed to stay at the historic Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, but her previous plans unraveled when it burned to the ground in 2017. Though Bob could not secure a prized reservation at the rebuilt chalet, he visits the mountain retreat on a four-day backpacking trip down the Gunsight Pass Trail. Follow Bob, a lonely widow, enthusiastic newlyweds, and a dysfunctional family as they face challenges posed by the trail and a few misguided hikers. Will trail magic help Bob to meet Cathy's lofty expectations? Will any of Bob's trail friends become more than friends? How many lives will Bob change by just doing the right thing? Will Cathy's hiking mascot, Marty, help keep Bob's memories of her fresh? Join the adventure from the comfort of your home as you relive your own hike or plan your next adventure. This is a work of fiction.

Dropped (or falling) objects are one of the leading sources of injuries and deaths in the workplace. If you STOP dropped objects, you SAVE LIVES. The subtitle says it all. Safety is the hardest thing you do! Team leaders to CEO's have the massive responsibility to ensure every member of their team or workforce goes home unharmed every single day. Sure, it's hard. Nearly anything can fall for many different reasons, and few detailed regulations currently exist. It's actually several difficult problems packaged as one. But don't let that scare you away; plenty of others have made significant improvements. You can too.Don't Let it Fall: Stop Dropped Objects, Save Lives is the first detailed look at the vast scope of the dropped objects challenge. You will learn:Why the problem is so difficultThe potential risk of dropped objects.The different types of dropped objects.Controls to prevent the different types of dropped objects.How to apply your HSE Management System to bolster these controls.Where else to go for help.What you can do in your role to prevent harm from dropped objects.If you are looking for 5 Easy Steps to Eliminate Dropped Objects in 30 Days, keep searching. If you want to create sustainable changes that will make a real difference to real people, read this book and roll up your sleeves. What else are you doing that is more important? While this book is focused on Dropped Objects by design, many of the leadership concepts and systems described can also reduce injuries from other hazards.

Safety First! Target Zero! No Harm! You repeat it often. You've plastered it all over the office and at the worksites. But do you really mean it? Think about your actions and decisions over the last year. Do they all make the workplace safer? Did you ever sacrifice safety for production? Even a little bit? This book is intended to be your mirror. How do people in your organization describe your safety leadership? Do you know? They, not you, decide what kind of safety leader you are by interpreting your words, actions, decisions, and behaviors. This book will not tell you what your safety vision should be, what Zero means, or whether you should aim for Zero. But it will show you how to be a credible safety leader. Sincerity + Consistency = Credibility. A credible safety leader must consistently demonstrate they are sincere in their commitment to safety, whatever it is. With credibility, people are more likely to follow you on the difficult journey to safety excellence. This book describes twelve traits people are looking for from a credible safety leader, using stories based on real experiences in dozens of companies around the world. This book also shows you how to:Know the Talk - specifically understand what your safety vision meansWalk the Talk - consistently demonstrate your safety commitmentHear the Talk - understand how your words, actions, and behaviors are interpretedSafety leadership is hard. It's a 24/7 job, and the stakes are as high as they can get: people's lives. This book won't make it easy, but will make it easier.

Last year, Bob Riley backed out of hiking the 211-mile John Muir Trail with his wife because he was too busy at work. She attempted to finish alone, but didn't return! Filled with guilt and regret, he vows to show her the remainder of the trail through his own eyes, ears, and thoughts. But did he bite off more than he can chew? Can he finish the hike without her? Without some trail magic? Follow Bob and his trail family as they strive to make the most of second chances along one of the most beautiful mountain trails in the world. How will they handle the daunting physical challenges of thin mountain air, unpredictable weather, wildlife encounters, and climbing thousands of feet a day? Will their emotional baggage outweigh the backpacks digging into their shoulders and containing everything they need for three weeks? Will Thousand Island Lake, the Muir Hut, and Mt. Whitney reward and inspire them as much as the heavily edited vlogs proclaim? Join the adventure from the comfort of your home as you relive your own hike or plan your next adventure. This is a work of fiction.