Author : Frederick Busch
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 43,50 MB
Release : 1998-10-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 031219255X
Will make one want to reread all those great books one had not thought of in years.
Author : Paula Reid
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 30,36 MB
Release : 2012-08-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0857657690
Do you find yourself daydreaming about a glamorous occupation, such as a racing driver, an astronaut or a stunt double? This compelling book unravels the mysteries and exposes the pitfalls of the world’s most dangerous jobs, giving a fascinating insight into the working lives of those who regularly stare death in the face.
Author : Willo Davis Roberts
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 16,26 MB
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1481437062
A bestselling classic mystery about a baby-sitter who is kidnapped along with the three kids she is watching from three-time Edgar Award–winning author Willo Davis Roberts. “A solid adventure with more than a few spine-tingling moments” (Booklist). From the moment she set eyes on the three Foster kids, Darcy knew being their baby-sitter would be no picnic. But the pay was twice her usual rate, and the job was only for a few hours a day—surely an experienced baby-sitter like her could handle it. But Darcy hadn’t counted on the mysterious things that started happening at the Fosters’ home after she took the job. She did everything a good baby-sitter was supposed to do: she didn’t let the stranger claiming to be from the gas company into the house and she called the police when the burglar alarm went off in the middle of the afternoon. But that wasn’t enough to prevent a baby-sitter’s worst nightmare from coming true. Now it’s up to Darcy to rescue the Foster kids—and herself—from three ruthless kidnappers.
Author : Eric C. Sorenson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 44,64 MB
Release : 2011-01-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1608995275
Every Christian is assailed by the gales of temptation, but those in professional ministry face fiercer storms than the rest. As C. H. Spurgeon warned, contrary to what is often assumed, our dangers are more numerous and more insidious than those of ordinary Christians. This perspective was shared by the unified voice of the historic church, leading some patristic church fathers to initially flee the call to ministry. The same dangers were repeatedly identified in the writings of the early English pastoral theologians as they sought to mentor their protŽgŽs in successful ministry. A Most Dangerous Profession surfaces these gems so often overlooked in historic Christian literature, and ends with their practical advice on how to overcome. As both a pastoral and spiritual theology, A Most Dangerous Profession is bound to add an important voice to the ongoing dialog about pastoral self-care.
Author : Tim O'Shei
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 39,70 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780736864381
"Describes 10 of the world's most dangerous jobs in a countdown format"--Provided by publisher.
Author : June English
Publisher : Apple
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 23,97 MB
Release : 1998-03-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780590897518
Describes such dangerous jobs as smoke jumper, undercover cop, test pilot, and epidemiologist and presents brief interviews with people who hold these risky jobs.
Author : Abigail Gehring
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 27,87 MB
Release : 2009-05-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1602396205
Presents brief descriptions of hazardous jobs, covering the risks involved and pay rates for positions as a smoke jumper, CIA agent, bomb squad technician, roofer, and more, and includes Web sites to consult for additional information.
Author : William Thomas
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 41,12 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Oil industry workers
ISBN : 9781608701735
Some people do their jobs in Arctic blizzards or fierce storms on the high seas. For some people, crawling through dark caves, climbing into sewers, searching through animal droppings, or even driving a car off a cliff is all in a day's work. Who does jobs like these, why do they do them, and how do they stay safe doing them? You'll find out in Dirty and Dangerous Jobs. Working on an oil rig is a job for the young and the strong. Crews put in long days using incredibly heavy equipment to drill for oil. They may work in hot deserts or the frozen Arctic. Everything on the rig is covered in dirt and oil. Being an oil rig worker is truly one of the dirtiest, most dangerous jobs there is. Book jacket.
Author : Spike Walker
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 38,42 MB
Release : 1993-03-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1466809337
A Deadly Chase on The Bering Sea Immerse yourself in crewman Spike Walker's Working on the Edge, an adrenaline-fueled narrative that brings to life the world of Alaskan king crab fishing. Set against the merciless backdrop of the turbulent Bering Sea, the book is a visceral account of human struggle, survival, and the dogged pursuit of fortune. Working on the Edge transports you to the wretched, unforgiving conditions of the Bering Sea with its icy winds, treacherous waves, and debilitating on-deck labor. More than a mere profession, crab fishing in these chilling waters stands as a brutal testament to the battle of man against nature, where every decision carries the weight of life and death. Alongside personal stories, Walker brings to light the stories of survivors from the industry's deadly disasters, painting a vivid picture of the harsh reality of this dangerous line of work. Walker rivetingly depicts the modern-day gold rush that drew hundreds of fortune-and adventure-hunters to Alaska's dangerous waters.
Author : John Malam
Publisher : Wayland
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 22,87 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Coal miners
ISBN : 9780750235983
As a man brought up in a British coal-mining village in the 1860s, you have to endure the dangers and difficulties of working underground in a Victorian mine. Learn how to get by with a succession of handy hints such as not forgetting to take a canary down the mine with you. Find out how pit ponies are used, how the coal is mined and how to survive deep underground. You'll soon learn that you really wouldn't want to be a Victorian miner.
