Bøger af Wayne J Lutz

In the spirit of Up the Lake and Beyond the Main, join the author for quad adventures to destinations on Powell Lake only accessible by boat. Unique places where all-terrain vehicles explore logging roads and trails in one of British Columbia's most picturesque regions. From Chippewa South to the headwaters of Powell Lake and Goat Lake, Western Forest Products and other logging companies build roads available for recreation when not being used for harvesting, hauling, and road-building operations. Nature and the timber industry combine to provide access to sublime destinations where mountains drop into the sea and lifestyles focus on self-reliance and a different sense of purpose.

Spaceship Challenger is on mankind's first true galactic voyage using a high-tech blend of space jumps and cryogenic hibernation. Captain Tina Brett leads her ship towards the ultimate goal, first contact with alien intelligence, until a navigational glitch changes everything. Then the nemesis of crews since ancient ships plied the high seas - mutiny. Or is it something more than anyone could have anticipated? Six individuals on an epic journey work together, and occasionally against each other, for the good of mankind.

Stories of flying in coastal British Columbia and western Canada. Exploration off the grid in a region where mountains drop into the sea and lifestyles focus on self-reliance and a different sense of purpose. A book meant for pilots and pilots-at-heart. The geography of the Powell River area serves as the backdrop for stories of flying in remote areas of Canada where people are isolated from the bustle of the surrounding world. Recreation stories for the stout of heart with a desire for wilderness adventure. These regional stories share common threads that paint a unique picture of the Powell River area and its inhabitants. Numerous maps and photos accompany the stories, broken into 14 chapters. Non-pilots will love the chance to take the controls of a small airplane and explore coastal British Columbia.

Coastal British Columbia from Jervis Inlet to Desolation Sound serves as the backdrop for stories of boating, hiking, and survival. Tales from remote areas of Canada where people are isolated from the bustle of the surrounding world. Stories for the stout of heart and those who crave wilderness adventure. Numerous maps and photos accompany the stories, a follow-up book to the original 'Up the Lake.' For more information about this book and others in the series entitled 'Coastal British Columbia Stories, ' visit the author's web site at: www.PowellRiverBooks.com

Grab a paddle as the author leads you on day trips and overnight adventures on the rivers and lakes of northwestern Washington. Travel to out-of-the-way destinations where kayaking allows us to pursue our innermost individual freedoms. Freshwater exploits in a sea kayak - not your typical jaunts in the Pacific Northwest. Here's proof that enchanting journeys are born in dreams of personal exploration. A Canadian paddler heads south to probe the rivers of Washington, searching for "slow pushers" to propel his kayak lazily downstream mile after mile. In the process, rivers and lakes become inspiring expeditions for an amateur paddler and his wife. A travelogue memoir of enlightening adventures set in the magic of the Pacific Northwest. WASHINGTON: Skagit River, Dakota Creek, Nooksack River, Silver Lake, Lake Samish, California Creek. OREGON: Willamette River. BRITISH COLUMBIA: Fraser River, Powell Lake.

Tannon Bessimer is an amateur astronomer who has discovered an object that is inbound to our solar system. And it's getting the world's attention. The final destination is unknown, but if earth is the target, communication is the key. The UFO is silent - until Tannon becomes the unexpected first contact. Artificial intelligence has been evolving aboard the featureless inbound sphere during its flight between the stars. Now it is preparing to meet a new form of life. Tannon fights the consequences of his fame, while his sister, Kelly, adds to his challenges. But with her help, they lead the world towards a life-changing encounter with alien life.

How would a distant intelligence contact earth? Shawna is an Air Force officer with unearthly remembrances of the future and the C-130 Hercules as her hero. Trapped in a structured military world, her eerie memories persist for nearly three decades, culminating in a message from the stars. Meanwhile, on a distant planet, alien life is struggling with their attempt to communicate with life on earth. Shawna is their target. The author of six books in the series "Coastal British Columbia Stories" ventures into an exciting new genre, military aviation science fiction.

When our Milky Way merges with the Andromeda Galaxy in 4.75 billion years, Earth will be facing even bigger problems than a cosmic collision. Two parallel worlds confront an uncertain future, while an astrophilosopher and a modern shaman struggle with decisions that will establish the fate of intelligent beings throughout the colliding spiral arms. Worlds separated by thousands of light-years are suddenly thrust together in challenges humans have never imagined.

Boating on the Strait of Georgia from Jervis Inlet to north of Desolation Sound. Survival off the grid in coastal British Columbia, where mountains drop into the sea and people practice self-reliance and a different sense of purpose. Destinations on the Strait of Georgia that can be reached by boat, bicylcle, and all-terrain vehicle. Sea kayaking in the Gulf Islands. Contrarian views of the people and places of coastal British Columbia. Includes extensive photos and regional maps.

Cabins float in a cut-off fjord of British Columbia's South Coast, where mountains drop into the sea and lifestyles focus on self-reliance and a different sense of purpose. Up the lake and off the grid - Canada at its best. What's it like to live in a remote setting, and how do you get started? The ideal book for those new to off-the-grid lifestyles, providing a realistic look at the experience of remote living.

Airports of Western Washington and Oregon form the backdrop for flying adventures in the Pacific Northwest. Take the controls of a Piper Arrow, as your personal flight instructor leads you to out-of-the-way spots where recreational aircraft provide the freedom to pursue cherished goals. Hints for cross-county and local flying presented by a 7000-hour FAA certified flight instructor. For armchair pilots and experienced pros, this book is an escape so realistic you'll swear you're airborne.

On a remote lake in Canada, Ashley and Justin seek an off-the-grid lifestyle, while two anomalies merge into one. A distant galaxy exhibits unusual characteristics in Justin's amateur telescope, and something under the lake is stirring. Soon military submarine chasers from two countries are involved, and so are astronomers from around the world. It's a race to discover the meaning of the anomalies, and Ashley takes an unexpected lead in the investigations. Can a determined woman who decides to tackle a remote region bring clarity to the events that are rapidly unfolding? And how will she survive all by herself?

Up close and personal, the Powell River region has special meaning to those who explore it in their off-road vehicles. In the spirit of remote living and recreation off the beaten track, we journey to places only accessible by machines fit for rough terrain. For the author, all journeys begin and end on Powell Lake, where his floating cabin serves as home base for ventures to places we go for reasons even we ourselves find difficult to understand. Still, we go, returning again and again to the sublime beauty of places where the mountains drop into the sea. On the other side of 'Up the Main' and after 'Farther Up the Main, ' the author of 12 books in the series entitled 'Coastal British Columbia Stories' takes you to places that include a mix of new destinations and old favourites - Goat Island, Theodosia Valley, Elk Lake, Chippewa Bay, and the head of Powell Lake. Keep on riding, farther and beyond

What are the essentials you'll need to begin an off-the-grid lifestyle, and how do you get started? This practical how-to guide considers all aspects of remote living, including site selection and the creation of your own utilities. Investment and ongoing costs of backwoods living are evaluated, based on the building-block approach to solar power and other readily-available technologies. This book is designed for those who seek an extensive evaluation of basic remote lifestyles and a realistic approach to getting started.

Coastal British Columbia from Jervis Inlet to Desolation Sound serves as the backdrop for stories of all-terrain vehicle exploration, hiking, and survival. Tales from remote areas of Canada where people are isolated from the bustle of the surrounding world. Stories for the stout of heart and those who crave wilderness adventure. Numerous maps and photos accompany the stories, a follow-up book to the original 'Up the Main.' For more information about this book and others in the series entitled 'Coastal British Columbia Stories, ' visit the author's web site at: www.PowellRiverBooks.co

Living off-the-grid in coastal British Columbia, where mountains drop into the sea and people practice self-reliance and a different sense of purpose. Float cabin lifestyles on Powell Lake, BC. Travel by boat, kayak, bicycle, and all-terrain vehicle. Contrarian views of the people and places of coastal British Columbia.

Canadian stories of winter hiking, biking, and boating.Survival off the grid in coastal British Columbia, where mountains drop into the sea and lifestyles focus on self-reliance and a different sense of purpose.

Pursuing the inlets of coastal British Columbia, where the mountains drop into the sea, and lifestyles focus on self-assurance and a different sense of purpose. Northward from the Strait of Georgia, in pursuit of adventure. Coastal cruising notions from the author of 'Up the Strait' and 'Off the Grid.'