Bøger af Doug Richardson

"Edge of the Earth" is a book that explores the history of geographical discovery, starting from the earliest known maps and voyages of exploration to the most recent advancements in space exploration. The book covers the contributions of explorers and cartographers such as Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and James Cook, as well as the technological advancements that allowed for better navigation and mapping.The book is divided into chapters that cover different regions of the world and the discoveries made by explorers in each region. The book also discusses the impact of geographical discoveries on the world, including the development of trade and commerce, the spread of religion and culture, and the colonization of new lands. "Edge of the Earth" is a comprehensive and engaging account of the history of geographical exploration, making it an ideal read for anyone interested in the history of cartography, navigation, and exploration.

Risk assessment expert, Ben Keller spends his life protecting people from the dangers of everyday life. Still reeling from the horrific murder of his family a decade ago, Ben takes careful measures to ensure his world and new loved ones are safe from peril.But when his past comes back with a vengeance, Ben enlists the help of friend and LAPD cop Lydia "Gonzo" Gonzalez to help him remove the threat. Ben is in more danger than he imagines. His world is unsafe. And once again, Ben's life will be changed forever-all because of one vile man. Will the safety expert have what it takes to protect the lives he holds so dear?

It never rains in Southern California. It burns like hell.An arsonist's ploy to distract from his real crime turns into a series of deadly wildfires that summon Lucky Dey back into the uniform of a Los Angeles sheriff's deputy. As an emergency first responder, Lucky is sworn to serve and protect. But in doing his duty he tips over a boiling cauldron of criminal behavior-from practiced assassins to the dangerously stupid. Add to the mix a ghost from the past, hell-bent on satisfying a thirst for revenge, and it's not just Lucky who's in mortal danger.

When Sheriff’s Deputy Lucky Dey discovers his little brother has been murdered, he'll stop at nothing until he takes down the cop-killer. Hell-bent on getting answers, he disobeys his superiors and follows the trail of a killer, who's driving a hijacked truck full of illegal contraband.Lucky finds himself in L.A., trapped in a storm of media and political interference. The entire city is whirling in the wake of a major star's fatal accident and people want a story—a story that might be more tangled than anyone ever imagined. With peril and mayhem around every corner, the risk-addicted cop might not be so lucky this time around.

How deep would you sink to avenge the one you love?A deadly hit and run targeting a loved one sends L.A. cop Lucky Dey on a five-day rush for justice. Hell-bent for answers to a mystery he struggles to solve, Lucky uncovers a multimillion-dollar kidnapping and extortion plot as old as Chinatown that reaches all the way to the most hallowed office in city hall. With the powers that be angling to take away his badge-this time for good-Lucky damns the rules and plunges headlong into an underground world where the innocent are exploited and the guilty will stop at nothing to protect their darkest secrets.

When the real enemy is closer than you think...Lucky Dey is at it again. This time, the on-again/off-again Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy is more willful and acerbic than he's ever been before. Awaiting his official reinstatement, Lucky accepts a one-time gig to track down the missing teenage daughter of a Midwestern millionaire. Determined to find the girl, Lucky tangles with Tinseltown’s dark underbellyto locate the millionaire's daughter. Winding his way through an L.A. landscape where the lights are bright, but reality can be murky and perilous, Lucky is trapped in a trafficking web, entangled with vile human predators. But bringing the girl home safely becomes more dangerous than he expects. For the first time ever, the payoff might not be worth the price. 

By itself, this book won't make you more confident - but if you practise the thinking disciplines it describes, over time your confidence will increase.

Want to get more of the important things done? This challenge to the way you think about yourself and your time will help you.