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The captivating, untold story of the great explorer, David Livingstone: his abiding faith and his heroic efforts to end the African slave trade
Saint? Missionary? Scientist? Explorer?
The titles given to David Livingstone since his death are varied enough to seem dubious-and with good reason. In view of the confessions in his own journals, saint is out of the question. Even missionary is tenuous, considering he made only one convert. And despite...
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The age of discovery was at its peak in the eighteenth century, with bold adventurers charting the furthest reaches of the globe. Foremost among these explorers was Captain James Cook of the British Royal Navy. Recent writers have viewed Cook through the lens of colonial exploitation, regarding him as a villain. While they raise important issues, many of these critical accounts overlook his major contributions to science, navigation and cartography.
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"This is a great book about life at remote bases in Canada's far north as seen by a young English boy who went there by himself to see the world and got more than he could have bargained for. Beautifully written." --Sir Ranulph Fiennes
"As spare, gleaming, and exhilarating as the Arctic wastes and the gentle, stoic Eskimos who had mastery of this realm . . . The book evokes the frozen seas, whale hunts, snow plains and storms that intimidated those...
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The story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition has been told many times. But what became of the thirty-three members of the Corps of Discovery once the expedition was over?
The expedition ended in 1806, and the final member of the corps passed away in 1870. In the intervening decades, members of the corps witnessed the momentous events of the nation they helped to form-from the War of 1812 to the Civil War and the opening of the transcontinental railroad....
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If you enjoyed ALIBI MIKE, you will enjoy following the twists and turns that accompany a failed attempt to drive the Pan American Highway. Nursing a broken heart, body, and car, you'll follow Kim's adventures and romance, finding his way back to Alaska. The book is available at Lewis Publishing, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble, also, through your local bookstore.
10) The dream hunter
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Searching for a legendary mare known as String of Pearls, a restless wanderer discovers the disguised daughter of the Queen of the Desert, who longs to reach the bloodless lands in England.
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IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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"Explore the life of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado in this captivating biography. Spanish legends claimed there were seven cities built of gold filled with treasure and riches. Coronado and his crew spent three years exploring the New World in search of gold, discovering only the beauty of the landscape. Follow along the brave journey of Coronado and learn the importance of his expeditions in the American Southwest"--Back cover.
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Get the Summary of Roberto Canessa and Pablo Vierci's I Had to Survive in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "I Had to Survive" is the memoir of Roberto Canessa, a pediatric cardiologist and survivor of the 1972 Andes plane crash. Canessa draws parallels between the life-and-death decisions he made in the mountains and those he faces in his medical practice with children suffering from congenital heart defects. He...
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Get the Summary of Amy Bloom's In Love in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Amy Bloom and her husband Brian Ameche face the harrowing reality of his early-onset Alzheimer's disease. As Brian's cognitive abilities decline, they grapple with the limitations of the U.S. healthcare system and the inadequacy of right-to-die laws. Seeking control over his end-of-life decision, they explore various methods of assisted suicide,...
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This story isn't just military, it's about adventure and humor. It's abouit getting the most out of life! Some of it is history and information because it;s about the military process and many have had similar experiences and will remember some of the same things.My love and loyalty tor the Marine Corps is strong, and I pray it will always have standard of excellence, but I also tried to be honest and tell it like it is. This story is also about a...
15) Rescate 94
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Eran los minutos mas emocionantes e inolvidable de mis anos, parecia el final feliz de una pelicula de terror o accion. La madrugada pintaba la viva atraccion por la vida y la libertad, el rescate de los balseros tenia un millon de emociones juntas, una decoracion de ensuenos, la felicidad era la sensacion mas linda, tierna y honda del corazon en el momento consciente que con tus propios ojos, te ves naciendo de la muerte como si fuera la mismisima...
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Laugh, weep, be moved, challenged, and inspired, as you are taken on a journey of discovery. You might identify with the students – or relate to this teacher! Delve into her world, as she fulfils her childhood dream of becoming a wise and compassionate teacher.
She considers teaching as the greatest privilege and responsibility. She taught her school subjects, but she also taught young people life skills: how to learn, laugh, live, love, forgive...
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Dieses Buch nimmt Sie mit auf eine abenteuerliche Reise von der ostdeutschen Ostseeküste bis ins mystische Indien. Es beschreibt eine faszinierende „Seelenwanderung" durch eine geschichtsträchtige Zeitepoche. Begleiten Sie einen jungen Mann auf seiner Suche nach Erleuchtung.
18) Allagash Truth
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This is a firsthand account by Chuck Howard, one of the four art students who took a two-week canoe trip through the wilds of the Allagash's Wilderness Waterway of northern Maine in August 1978. The story is a shocking narrative of a UFO encounter by the four men and the traumatic falling out of a close friendship caused by lies and murder!
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This is the history of life, love, and victories of Admiral Nelson, an iconic figure in the Napoleonic era. He is most known for a range of successful marine campaigns. Yet this book gives a deep insight into the hero's personal life, relations with Lady Hamilton, the courts of Naples, and Britain. Besides the complete account of political campaigns, a reader can have an insight into the personal letters and diary abstracts of Admiral Nelson, which...
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In this touching tribute, the author takes us on a heartfelt journey dedicated to her mother's birthday. Through three powerful and emotional chapters, we delve into the unbreakable bond that has shaped their lives. Chapter 1 delves deep into the connection they share, exploring how this bond has influenced and molded them into the people they are today. Chapter 2 reveals an intimate essay titled "Happy Birthday, My Dear Mummy," where the author pours...
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