This author draws upon a wealth of diverse life experiences, having been a pilot, psychologist, Air Force officer, and restaurant owner. His travels have taken him to every corner of the globe, encountering the unique and variable nature of people from presidents and foreign leaders to Secret Service agents. He brings a unique perspective shaped by his aviation background, including his role in presidential airlift operations. His latest work harkens back to his roots in the Appalachian hills, exploring the colorful, if violent, stories of its people.
The narrative delves into the superficiality and emptiness that often accompany rapid urban development and economic prosperity. It uncovers the stark contrasts between the glittering facade of a booming city and the underlying struggles of its inhabitants, highlighting themes of disillusionment and the consequences of prioritizing growth over community well-being. Through vivid storytelling, the book reveals how the pursuit of wealth can lead to moral and social decay.
The story follows seven-year-old Tommy, who is captivated by his father's bedtime tales about the Hebrews in Egypt. As the narrative unfolds over several nights, Tommy unexpectedly finds himself in the mystical land of Paradisegate after falling asleep. There, he encounters a young man who becomes his companion and guide, leading him on an adventure filled with exploration and discovery. The blend of storytelling and imaginative travel highlights themes of friendship and adventure.
Mat McCoy doesn't see himself as a hero. He's just a 747 pilot for a low budget overnight delivery company. But then, a small inflight fire forces the crew to break open a shipping container. After extinguishing the flames, they discover a severed human head. Mat starts asking questions and quickly finds himself confronting a cult-like organization that has infiltrated governments and businesses worldwide, all preparing for a global genocide seeking racial purity. They are rich and powerful and connected at the highest levels of many nations' businesses and governments. And now - they come after Mat. He runs, he hides, but who can he trust? Desperate, he seeks help from his one-time lover, a lawyer named Chandler. The two of them along with tough-guy Ron Male must face the international racist conglomerate to survive. It's a life-or-death game, but it is an unequal fight. The global syndicate of death is facilitated by a supercomputer that has access to almost every information source on earth. Mat finds notoriety and experience in the battle and is even lauded by the president who comes to trust him and even making him, a 747 pilot, the new Air Force One pilot. This association leads to a relationship of trust that allows Mat and a small group of loyal Americans to penetrate and ultimately destroy the plotters. The world breathes a sigh of relief. But the computer is still there - and no one has changed its programming.
John Wagner was a misfit, a bully, a man without a future until he discovered he wasn’t a man at all. He was genetically a Lycan, part werewolf, part human. Taken in and tutored by an organization that protected others like him, they now faced a real threat from a group of demon-hunting killer monks who had sworn to rid the world of his kind.
Focusing on personal finance empowerment, this guide offers practical strategies for budgeting without guilt. Jim Miller, an experienced accountant, shares insights from over 20 years of helping individuals and companies, presenting an updated edition that includes new sections and a chapter. Readers will find inspiration and actionable advice, transforming budgeting from a chore into a motivating experience. This book aims to energize readers, encouraging them to embrace their financial journey with confidence and enthusiasm.
Tackling the role of syntactic constructions, this companion brings out the connections between syntactic structures and semantics/pragmatics and the function of clausal structures in written and spoken texts. This is a practical yet flexible reference that you can return to again and again, whether it be for learning, research or teaching.
The Cambridge Dictionary of Linguistics provides concise and clear definitions of all the terms any undergraduate or graduate student is likely to encounter in the study of linguistics and English language or in other degrees involving linguistics, such as modern languages, media studies and translation. lt covers the key areas of syntax, morphology, phonology, phonetics, semantics and pragmatics but also contains terms from discourse analysis, stylistics, historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, computational linguistics and corpus linguistics. It provides entries for 246 languages, including 'major' languages and languages regularly mentioned in research papers and textbooks. Features include cross-referencing between entries and extended entries on some terms. Where appropriate, entries contain illustrative examples from English and other languages and many provide etymologies bringing out the metaphors lying behind the technical terms. Also available is an electronic version of the dictionary which includes 'clickable' cross-referencing.
The evolution of a quaint children's park in Glen, inspired by storybook dolls, showcases the blend of innovation and community spirit that led to its enduring success. Established in 1954 amidst changing vacation trends, Story Land has thrived for over 50 years, attracting families who seek to create lasting memories across generations. This photograph collection captures the park's unique beginnings and the entrepreneurial spirit that helped it withstand economic and cultural shifts, making it a cherished destination in New England.
Here stands the New Man. His conception of reality is a dance of electronic images fired into his forebrain, a gossamer construction of his masters, designed so that he will not--under any circumstances--perceive the actual. This New Man's happiness is delivered to him through a tube or an electronic connection. His God lurks behind an electronic curtain; when the curtain is pulled away we find the CIA sorcerer, the media manipulator. Jeff Keith is one of the foremost writers and researchers on political conspiracy in the world today.
An Introduction to English Syntax discusses the central concepts of syntax which are applied in a wide range of university courses, in business, in teaching and in speech therapy. The book deals with traditional concepts which have been greatly refined and extended over the past thirty what nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs are and how they can be recognized; what a subordinate clause is and how different types of subordinate clauses can be recognized; what subjects and objects are. The book draws out the connections between syntax and meaning; in particular, two chapters focus on topics such as tense, mood and voice which are central to the use of language and are of major importance in second language learning.