Walking When You'd Rather Fly


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Have you ever felt like everything in you wanted to fly, but your feet were tethered? Like you were doomed to walk while others around you seemed to fly? Like you believed God could make it better, but weren't sure you really trusted him to?Amy believed, but she didn't trust God. Relying on her own wits made for a lot of falls. Her first four decades of life were colored by attempts to ignore the damage of childhood sexual abuse, aided by her own naïve belief that, if she had good intentions, others would too. While the enemy stole and destroyed, she never gave such strategies a single thought. Thankfully, that is not where the story ended. In her brokenness, she was challenged to look again at the whole story of God, and it changed everything. Amy began to live like she believed God was the only one who knew the way out of the mire and muck that bound her feet and story. Almost 20 years later, she shares the journey of becoming still, listening, and learning to trust, even in the dark. From painful past, to hard won truth, to emerging redemption, she offers readers courage and hope, and a call to persistence: pick yourself up and walk on into the plans of a Big God.




I'd Rather Fly A Chopper


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'If a man is in need of rescue, an aeroplane can come in and throw flowers on him, and that's just about all. But a direct lift aircraft could come in and save his life.' -Igor Sikorsky The chopper, a seemingly unstable machine, is in fact a versatile aircraft that is omnipresent in most crisis situations. However, not much is known about its pilots-a risky and demanding job that requires great skill and dexterity. Chopper pilots have saved millions of lives across the world, flying into areas and dangerous situations most people steer clear of. They have helped with roadbuilding projects in the mountains, operated against militants and been at the forefront of many natural disasters. In I'd Rather Fly a Chopper, Rajesh Isser, who was an Indian Air Force helicopter pilot for thirty-seven years, shares anecdotes and experiences from his life. From rescuing a kidnapped schoolboy in Shillong to flood-rescue missions; from operating against the Chinese in Arunachal Pradesh in the 1980s to combating the Maoists in India's Red Corridor and helping with humanitarian efforts in the Congo; from carrying famous politicians and leaders with all their quirks and whims to encountering snakes in the cockpit, Isser narrates several thrilling tales. Punctuated with humour, excitement and suspense, these stories of incredible real-life incidents will keep you hooked.




The Walk


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The first book in the inspiring New York Times bestselling series about an executive who loses everything he holds dear and embarks on a walk across America that changes his life forever. What would you do if you lost everything—your job, your home, and the love of your life—all at the same time? When it happens to Seattle ad executive Alan Christoffersen, he’s tempted by his darkest thoughts. Instead, he decides to take a walk. But not any ordinary walk. Taking with him only the barest of essentials, Alan leaves behind all that he’s known and heads for the farthest point on his map: Key West, Florida. The people he encounters along the way, and the lessons they share with him, will save his life—and inspire yours. A life-changing journey, both physical and spiritual, The Walk is the first of an unforgettable bestselling series of books about one man’s search for hope.




Over the Edge


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Suzanne Brockmann has taken romantic suspense by storm with her action-packed thrillers. Now she has written the most gripping novel of her career–an unforgettable story of an explosive hostage situation in which two people are caught between the call of duty and the lure of destiny. Her passion is flying. As one of the best helicopter pilots in the naval reserves, Lieutenant Teri Howe is strong, dedicated, and highly skilled–until a past mistake surfaces, jeopardizing everything she’s worked for. Rock steady Senior Chief Stan Wolchonok has made a career of tackling difficult challenges. So it’s no surprise when he comes to Teri’s aid, knowing that his personal code of honor–and perhaps his heart–will be at risk. But when a jet carrying an American senator’s daughter is hijacked, Stan’s unflinching determination and Teri’s steadfast courage are put to the ultimate test. The rescue mission will be daring and dangerous. But somewhere between peril and resolution, the line between friends and lovers begins to blur, pushing both their lives over the edge. . . . BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Suzanne Brockmann's Born to Darkness.




My Midsummer Morning: Rediscovering a Life of Adventure


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A Financial Times Summer Book of 2019 Seasoned adventurer Alastair Humphreys pushes himself to his very limits – busking his way across Spain with a violin he can barely play.




A Banished Land


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I have befriended vampires and made a pact with a dragon. I have fought a war that was not my own, for a city that was not my home. I have made enemies simply because I am different. I won the fight against a werewolf horde and saved a city, but the fight is far from over for me. The repercussions of the war were far greater than anyone could have anticipated, and now my life and the lives of my best friend and my family are all in jeopardy. My name is Ivan, and time is running out. A Banished Land: The Turning is more than your average vampire tale. Ivan, a man turned vampire by his beloved and best friend, made many enemies in the war against the werewolveson both sides of the battlefield. As a result, he and his friends and family are in grave danger. Now, Ivan has a choice: take the lifes blood of a human to gain the strength he needs to defeat his enemies and save those he holds dear, or stand by his values and find the strength to defeat his enemies from within.




The Missing Mark


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When an ancient vault is breached and its invaluable contents stolen, the special investigator is perplexed to find an antiquated document intentionally left inside the safe, an enigmatic message if he can decipher it. The Patriarchate of the Greek Orthodox Church in Istanbul thinks he may know the answer to the riddle, but its revelation will soon connect a number of diverse people in ways no one could foresee. Professor Joshua Walker, a man with a mystifying past, has gained world-wide attention by winning access to private papal archives in Rome. He is preparing to take his students on an international quest to solve an age-old mystery while trying to keep his own identity a secret. Will he be able to keep his team alive? Who are the sons of God that marry daughters of men, spawning heroes of old, that are mentioned in the Bible? Are they still among us? Perilous adventure, specked with romance and humor will delightfully engage you in The Missing Mark.




Demon Hunter Too


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The fate of the Demon Hunter Gabrielle has finally been decided. This time however, it has nothing to do with Kendrik, the Vampire king of Mordith. For her loyal service, and dedication to her duty, she is being expelled from the Hunters League, all because of her two loyal Hell spawn servants. Only a miracle, or something equally large, will allow her to remain a Hunter. Setting out for what is likely to be her last time as a Hunter, she is handed just the miracle she needs, as something equally large, in the form of a dragon, finds her. She makes a deal with the dragon, that only a fool would make, after the dragon reveals a secret which few are privy to. Before she can make use of the miracle handed her, she first has to recover the dragon's stolen gold, and recruits two unlikely and unwilling volunteers, one a thief, the other a witch. As the Demon Hunter's story continues, and she makes both friends and enemies, the only thing she can count on are her loyal servants, and that things are not always as they appear.




It's Never Too Late to Date


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The (Soon-To-Be) Best Selling Mature Singles Dating Book Too many women in their 50s and beyond have given up on ever meeting Mr. Practically Perfect. But a small inner voice wonders, "Will I always have to go to bed with a book? Responding to that voice, the authors' inspiring message is, "It's never too late. We did it. So can you. Here's how! DATING WISDOM 101 Turn off your Shy Button. Shrinking violets bloom unseen. No need to despair if your hourglass figure has gained half an hour. It's never too late to lose weight. The only thing you get from sitting around waiting for romance to happen is creases in your skirt. When it comes to choosing women, men are as shallow as your bathtub. If you don't like what you see in the mirror, don't break the mirror. Your cup isn't half-empty. It's just waiting to be filled. Start pouring! Most men are as attracted to cleavage as toddlers are to electric sockets and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Smile. Smile. Smile. Why do we love babies? Their wonderful smiles make up for what's in their diapers. Make a habit of going to bed with comfort food, and the only thing you'll find beside you when you wake up in the morning is a bunch of crumbs. It's better to eat breakfast with the morning paper than with the wrong man. PAGES FROM AN Rx PAD Want to fly? You've got to flap your wings. Never walk your dog in a tattered T-shirt. Smile. Smile. Smile. Persist. Persist. Persist. Play the cyberspace numbers game. Network as if you were NBC. Go where the guys go. If at first you don't succeed, it's his fault. He doesn't have to be Richard Gere (though that would be nice). How to deal with the guy who's shy. Put on your Oprah hat. Don't endlessly seek the spouse you've lost. Be friends before you're lovers. Teach him about the birds, the bees, and Viagra. Don't keep what you're thinking a secret. Sex is wonderful, but it isn't everything. Be very sure before you call the moving man.




Become the Night


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Kendra Hughes is a recently widowed mom of three, she was just starting to pick up the pieces when a seemingly random attack changes her life forever. Now a newly turned vampire, she has to cope with a true eternity without her late husband. Her sire, Richard Blake, is an attractive man with a less than attractive carefree nature. After her change, he stays nearby to teach her about the new life she has been given, but the time they have is cut short due to their unique circumstances. The Vampire Council has requested to see the newest member in their ranks and in the midst of the mess she faces with learning vampire laws, a ghoulish problem is breaking out that may be more than it appears. With a mystery to solve and the looming verdict of the Council, Kendra is thrust even more into a world that lies hidden in plain sight. In the end, Kendra will have to deal with what she has become and the battle to follow will ensnare what is left of her family. Will she have to give up her humanity to save her children? What does it truly mean to Become the Night? And if she is to go down that road, can she still be a mother after becoming a monster?