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A Different Brand Of English
Andrew Mason
A World War Two Travel Guide to Singapore and the Thai-Burma Railway. It covers how the tourist can visit all the places synonomous with WW2 battlesites, POW Camps, Cuttings and war cemeteries in Singapore and Thailand. With personal graves of luminaries to visit in those cemeteries. A guide of how to get there, what to see and an overview of the history with POW interviews, quotes from POW and over 150 war time and contemporary pictures with maps and references.
Yak Butter Blues: A Tibetan Trek of Faith
Brandon Wilson
An inspiring new book by Brandon Wilson. Join this couple and their Tibetan horse as they become probably the first Western couple to trek an ancient 1000-kilometer pilgrim’s trail from Lhasa to Kathmandu. This incredible odyssey is a riveting tale of human endurance and a first-hand look at a Tibetan culture teetering on the edge of extinction. Little could prepare them for this ultimate test of resolve, love, faith…and very survival.
A Journey
Ellen Rubinstein
This tale of fresh exposure to foreign cultures tells of a young American's travels in Israel and Europe, and her concurrent relationship with a young European. We sympathize as the narrator struggles through a period of growth and self-examination, meanwhile enthusiastically enjoying new sights. While focused on daily life, whether working on a kibbutz or hitch-hiking in the Alps, her perspective is replete with the enticement of exotic locales. Of interest is the innocent view of the Middle East at a moment of relative peace, contrasting dramatically with our current unavoidable awareness of the ongoing battle for a homeland.
Restless Tribes
Stephen Ausherman
Far from being a saccharine travel guide, Restless Tribes is an edgy, but balanced and thoughtful, collection of stories that gives the reader a unique insight into the people, cultures, and politics of a dozen nations on five continents.
Parks Portrayed in Pen and Paint
Sara Schlussel
?Parks Portrayed in Pen and Paint? is a volume that combines poetry and artwork, to depict the features of our National Parks. 20 artists from across North America have joined two prolific poets in an effort to convey the beauty of Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Grand Canyon. It is a blending of contemporary artistry, combined into one incredible book. This volume is the first in a planned series. Packaged along with the book is a National Parks Symphony DVD by Finley-Holiday, presenting a musical tribute to America's parklands. Dramatic landscapes and wildlife are choreographed with classical selections from Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss and Rossini. A special bonus feature brings the book?s artwork and poetry to life.
The Heart of America
Kevin Fleming
The Heart of America was recognized by Readers Digest as first on their list of the top 100 American Treasures for 2005. Never before has one photographer so completely captured the heart and soul of America. Traveling by airplane, helicopter, kayak, horseback, river raft, snoeshow, bicycle, and hot air balloon, renowned National Geographic Photographer Kevin Fleming, travels through all 50 states to find the stories and the unforgetable images that are the essence of America. Here are the cowboys, the farmers, athletes, boat builders, fishermen, dreamers, heroes, and eccentrics. Here too Kevin Fleming captures quiet moments of American life and so many stunning beautiful landscapes. The Heart of America took a decade to complete. You will remember these classic photographs for a lifetime.
Feather Kisses by Kay Moretz
Excerpts:
"The following police report in conjunction with the more extensive, accumulated evidence successfully gathered by Massachusetts Governor Charles Mason's investigative team documents the six months since his daughter's meeting and marriage to Eric von Wick. The obligatory responsibility of you, the Juror, after deliberation of the alleged crimes committed against Shawnee Mason Mackenzie von Wick will have unanimously decided the alleged culprit's future in regard to these crimes," stated the Judge, then after taking a breath, added, "I realize you have a very huge task before you. On a personal note, might I suggest to let your higher power be your guide."
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The lovely suite Eric had reserved was completely stocked with all the amenities necessary to pamper the aching spirit.
"Oh my!" Shawnee said in response to the view in front of her.
The private piazza had a tempting, bubbling pool filled with soothing oils giving off a sweet, lilac fragrance in the air.
Water lilies floated freely with the cyprinid fish, commonly known as Japanese Koi swam in a fishpond. Blooming camellia, rare, beautiful orchids, along with other exotic, tropical flowers bloomed along the borders of the room.
"Yeah baby!" Eric joined in, "My kind of place. Come in Mrs. von Wick."
"I think I will," she agreed, now feeling foolish of her earlier, doubtful insecurities.
"Tantalize your tastebuds," he offered the delectable, creamy, chocolate, petite candies from the elegant dessert plate. She didn't resist, and licked her lips. The carry-on bag dropped to the floor. She felt his hands squeeze her shoulders, and closed her eyes relaxing into his gentle massage. She, then sank back into his chest, and welcomed what came next.
Feather Kisses is a story involving the realm of emotions, that are involved in family, and personal relationships. It reveals what truly constitutes a family. It's includes the feelings we have, when we first encounter, that special someone we may think will be our soul mate. It questions our ability to love, trust, and believe in whomever that may be. Then in the end, what it takes to overcome adversity, along with accepting, and being able to forgive.
Sometimes we need a little bit of fantasy to get us through, and allow us to catch our breath from our busy world. This story is a good read, while soaking up the sun at the shore in a beach chair or snuggled up in front of a warm fireplace on a cold winter's day. Whatever the season curling up with a good book can lift anyone's spirits. It allows them to escape from their own hectic or perhaps uneventful lives, and get so involved in the story giving the reader a personal connection. It gives the reader someplace to go, someone to visit, until returning to their own reality, whatever that may be. Reading a good book is a solitary enjoyment using your own imagination, and in return a feeling of rejuvenation. In reading Feather Kisses, the female character, Shawnee could be any woman's best friend, daughter, business partner or every man's desire. Any man or woman could also associate with her vulnerability in love, and learn from her strength, and stamina.
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