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The Helicopter Pilot : Darcy Hoover
The Helicopter Pilot – A Novel
Far removed from the nine to five existence of normal folk, nomads of the modern age scour the hinterlands and remote corners of our globe in a never-ending quest for resources.
Modern day explorers, these hard men endure months away from loved ones, exposed to foreign cultures and exotic dangers, all to scrape out a life, and perhaps find a little adventure.
An established career in the First World grows stagnant, an opportunity presents itself, and a timid man ventures abroad.
In the unforgiving world of offshore oil exploration in a small African village, Edward tentatively drifts beyond his self-imposed boundaries, and finds himself drawn deeper into an existence he cannot escape.
This is Edward’s struggle with his environment as much as his own nature, and the man he desires to be.
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The Storks came Back : Afiena Kamminga
The Storks came Back
In April 1940 when his country, Denmark, is invaded and occupied by Nazi Germany, seven year old Morten has no idea how his life and that of his family and all other people in Denmark is about to change. School is interrupted. Danish resistance against the German occupiers grows stronger step by step.
Morten, eager to join the local branch of the Underground resistance movement, is told that he is too young to get involved. Five years later, now twelve, he is still told the same thing. The Resistance is sabotaging railway transports to prevent German troops from heading south to reinforce Hitler’s troops fighting the Allied on the Western front.
When a German search party is about to discover an explosives stash of the local Resistance, which includes Morten’s family and friends, Morten devises an ingenious plan to save the day. Aided by a friend and his dog, he spirits the explosives away against all odds, including German road blocks, saving the lives of the local resistance fighters involved in the sabotage team.
Spinward Fringe Broadcast 0: Origins : Randolph Lalonde
Spinward Fringe Broadcast 0: Origins
It is the distant future and one man, Jonas Valent, is letting his life slip by.
He is employed by Freeground station as a port traffic controller, a job he took after completing a tour in the military. His only real joy in life is his participation in true-to-life military simulations with a cadre of friends who come together regularly to defeat challenges made to test the brightest military cadets and officers alike. These restricted scenarios stand as an addictive preoccupation that is so enticing that they ignore the potential repercussions of breaking in to participate.
When someone betrays their identities to the Freeground Fleet Admiralty, Jonas and his friends are faced with a far greater challenge: to venture out into the more populated regions of the galaxy to acquire technology and knowledge. They are tasked with laying the groundwork for the Freeground Nation in their efforts to reconnect with the rest of humanity, and to secure the armaments they might need to defend themselves from encroaching enemies.
Spinward Fringe Broadcast 0: Origins is a collected trilogy that chronicles the early adventures of an ambitious crew. Their leader, Jonas Valent, has the least to lose and everything to gain as he tells the tale of his first tour as Captain of a ship tasked with making allies and discovering new technologies for the good of his people. This simple mission becomes more complicated as the crew ventures further into the settled fringes of the galaxy.
This trilogy spawned the best selling Spinward Fringe eBook series which has sold over one million copies. This is where it all began, when one man was challenged to aspire for more than an idle life.
A Space Opera Adventure enjoyed across the globe by all ages.
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Beneath an African Sky : Catherine Keese
Beneath an African Sky
When Catherine Keese first set out to write this book, she was full of trepidation. “How,” she asked, “would I ever be able to remember all the happenings of our lives back then, and more importantly the nuance of it all? Could I accurately portray the magnificent, equatorial landscape we called home, or the vastness of the African sky? Could I relate what life was like under the forbearance of Africa’s natural order where man, beast, and the elements lent constant danger and exhilaration to every hour of every day? Would I be able to adequately explain the fragility of our political posture and prospects? And could I do justice to the colorful characters who shared with us the anxieties and rewards of life in a British colony? I think I was horrified that I might end up with a book that defined mundaneness—like Lionel Hardcastle’s proverbial My Life in Kenya in the TV series ‘As Time Goes By’.”
In this fascinating book, told with great candor and humor, she adds: “. . . for better or worse, I offer the story of our family in Kenya, and the fascinating, pivotal times in which we lived. While told from my personal perspective, it is the record of a Scottish family’s evolution from its working-class roots in Glasgow, through emigration, war, jubilation, illness, defiance, loss, and redemption.
It is also the tale of life on a Kenya farm with all its trials and tribulations. Yet what remains for me is a picture of sun-drenched exuberance under that vast African sky—a Van Gogh painting whose bold, profuse brushstrokes and vibrant colors are the distillation of times gone by and all that happened to us. It’s a happy canvas that I gaze at a lot.”
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Final Notice : Van Fleisher
Final Notice
Readers consistently describe the book as “a real page turner and a fun read” at the expense of the NRA and the “far right.” Laced with satirical humor and likeable protagonists, it’s both relevant and important. 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon.
What Would You Do If You Knew – For Certain – That You Had 10 Days To Live?
Some would get their legal affairs in order. Others would contact family, friends, lovers, ex-lovers. Some might take a trip or make an exceptional donation. Still others might clean the house and do the laundry. And some…might kill.
The year is the very near future. A brilliant young doctor and mathematician, has invented a new health/sport watch that monitors blood chemistry so accurately, it can actually predict when someone will die – within 10, 20, or 30 days. The intention of this “Final Notice,” as it is called, is to allow people to get their affairs in order and reach out to loved ones before it’s too late. But when those notified have easy access to a gun, the result is sometimes lethal for more than just the watch-owner.
But in this fresh, fast-paced, political thriller, page-turner, their stories are all set against the all-too-recognizable backdrop of a guns-gone-wild America, and the relentless push by the NRA and their surrogate politicians to make guns even easier to acquire.
There is plenty of dark humor and political satire in FINAL NOTICE, as well as touching scenes and outright suspense. So expect to laugh out loud, dry some tears, and bite your nails (not necessarily in that order).
It is, despite the somewhat “sci-fi” premise of the watch, a very realistic reflection of American society and the many problems we face today.
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Foreign Involvement : Robert E. Smith
Foreign Involvement
Chuck Winters was a very successful San Francisco Homicide Detective, who became frustrated when too many bad guys slipped through the cracks due to unavailable information from other jurisdictions.
As a result, he hired a computer geek to assist him in writing a program to solve that problem. Long story short, he went to a S.F. Bay area venture capital company for assistance. Before long the company was sold, and Chuck retired with more millions than he could ever hope to spend.
His “retirement” was short lived, when that same venture capital “angel”— came to Chuck for help with his problem. This loyalty could not be forgotten, and Chuck embarks on a wild chase to the far-east, chasing a murderer who was cunning, rich and an exceedingly formidable adversary.
Along the way, Chuck gathers a first rate group of international crime fighters, willing to assist him in his wild, crazy and very dangerous pursuit—always going first class, with no expense spared.
Buckle up and fasten your seat belts.
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1000 Years of Career Advice : Paul Murphy
1000 Years of Career Advice
My book interviews 100 graduates 10 years out of university about their career paths and advice for a younger generation.
The people interviewed are from 16 different professions (finance, IT, science, engineering, creative, law to name a few) and work in a wide variety of industries and countries.
Whether you’re a student, graduate, careers professional, lecturer, or parent; this book is 370+ pages loaded with advice – I wish it existed when I was trying to figure out my career path in my 20’s.
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Please Stay : Greg Payan
Please Stay
Please Stay is the story of a healthy 39-year old college professor struck down by a sudden, near fatal brain aneurysm.
After a short prologue, the book begins as Holly wakes up with a debilitating headache as readers feel the panic in those initial moments of confusion before a brain bleed is diagnosed at the hospital.
Readers learn about her through letters sent by friends and former students, who sent memories to be read at her bedside while she was fighting for her life, about the impact she had on their lives. They plead with her not to die through their words and share what she means to them.
A multiple-perspective take on a life-threatening situation, it documents love and luck in a hospital in New York in a real-time narrative as things unfolded.
The story is told through actual correspondence which updated friends, colleagues and loved ones through long emails at the end of each of 24 ICU days; text messages sent back and forth to Holly’s sister as things unfolded; and photos documenting events as Holly fought to live.
The reader experiences the fears and prayers of Holly’s loved ones who come to the realization that she may eventually recover but be left compromised, potentially losing her writing and teaching career and altering relationships.
Please Stay is a book that one person described as ‘more of a love letter at times, than a standard memoir.’ Another noted that it is ‘honest, vulnerable and unflinching.’ It’s a unique story of love and survival that speaks to people across boundaries of health and wellness. It’s a story of faith and hope and love. Replete with tender anecdotes, the book calls readers to question their own legacies and to celebrate their lives and the love of the people in them.
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Avoiding The Pity Party : Mel A Rowe
Avoiding The Pity Party
Where witty complications and comedic chaos occurs when you find yourself stuck living with your quirky family…
Deanne Harrison wants to hide from the world after shattering her fairytale romance by publicly outing her cheating fiancé in the middle of her own wedding. Then, while trying to suffer in silence during her honeymoon of heartbreak at home, Deanne is forced to deal with a bad boy issue, her big brother, and her bridesmaids, in a freakish family intervention.
Just when she thinks she’s got it all together, Sean, a handsome stranger she’d deliciously kissed once, re-enters her life. More dating disasters are the last thing Deanne needs. Yet, amidst the chaos of comedic proportions, they discover a secret saboteur is threatening to destroy Deanne.
Can Deanne save the family business, break a clan-conjured-curse, all while avoiding Sean, her big brother, Jimmy, and the rest of the backyard botherers?
If you enjoy quirky characters and witty complications that test the routines of daily life, you’ll love Avoiding the Pity Party, where surviving the break-up blues in suburbia can be filled with inspirational heartfelt fun!
“If you’re looking for a good book, I recommend you buy this book immediately.” Goodreads
“A fun weekend read or a great book for the beach.” Goodreads.
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Moon Chaser : Brooke Lynn Knight
Moon Chaser: Running from the Sun
A collection of poems displaying an intense conflict of emotions of a toxic relationship. It displays the raw feelings of a woman colliding with a difficult man in a rush of passion and pain. A beautiful arrangement of poetry that depicts the highs and lows of a difficult relationship between two strong forces never meant to be.
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