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Author: Roman Dial Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0062876627 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 345
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Destined to become an adventure classic." —Anchorage Daily News Hailed as "gripping" (New York Times) and "beautiful" (Washington Post), The Adventurer's Son is Roman Dial’s extraordinary and widely acclaimed account of his two-year quest to unravel the mystery of his son’s disappearance in the jungles of Costa Rica. In the predawn hours of July 10, 2014, the twenty-seven-year-old son of preeminent Alaskan scientist and National Geographic Explorer Roman Dial, walked alone into Corcovado National Park, an untracked rainforest along Costa Rica’s remote Pacific Coast that shelters miners, poachers, and drug smugglers. He carried a light backpack and machete. Before he left, Cody Roman Dial emailed his father: “I am not sure how long it will take me, but I’m planning on doing 4 days in the jungle and a day to walk out. I’ll be bounded by a trail to the west and the coast everywhere else, so it should be difficult to get lost forever.” They were the last words Dial received from his son. As soon as he realized Cody Roman’s return date had passed, Dial set off for Costa Rica. As he trekked through the dense jungle, interviewing locals and searching for clues—the authorities suspected murder—the desperate father was forced to confront the deepest questions about himself and his own role in the events. Roman had raised his son to be fearless, to be at home in earth’s wildest places, travelling together through rugged Alaska to remote Borneo and Bhutan. Was he responsible for his son’s fate? Or, as he hoped, was Cody Roman safe and using his wilderness skills on a solo adventure from which he would emerge at any moment? Part detective story set in the most beautiful yet dangerous reaches of the planet, The Adventurer’s Son emerges as a far deeper tale of discovery—a journey to understand the truth about those we love the most. The Adventurer’s Son includes fifty black-and-white photographs.
Author: Roman Dial Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0062876627 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 345
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Destined to become an adventure classic." —Anchorage Daily News Hailed as "gripping" (New York Times) and "beautiful" (Washington Post), The Adventurer's Son is Roman Dial’s extraordinary and widely acclaimed account of his two-year quest to unravel the mystery of his son’s disappearance in the jungles of Costa Rica. In the predawn hours of July 10, 2014, the twenty-seven-year-old son of preeminent Alaskan scientist and National Geographic Explorer Roman Dial, walked alone into Corcovado National Park, an untracked rainforest along Costa Rica’s remote Pacific Coast that shelters miners, poachers, and drug smugglers. He carried a light backpack and machete. Before he left, Cody Roman Dial emailed his father: “I am not sure how long it will take me, but I’m planning on doing 4 days in the jungle and a day to walk out. I’ll be bounded by a trail to the west and the coast everywhere else, so it should be difficult to get lost forever.” They were the last words Dial received from his son. As soon as he realized Cody Roman’s return date had passed, Dial set off for Costa Rica. As he trekked through the dense jungle, interviewing locals and searching for clues—the authorities suspected murder—the desperate father was forced to confront the deepest questions about himself and his own role in the events. Roman had raised his son to be fearless, to be at home in earth’s wildest places, travelling together through rugged Alaska to remote Borneo and Bhutan. Was he responsible for his son’s fate? Or, as he hoped, was Cody Roman safe and using his wilderness skills on a solo adventure from which he would emerge at any moment? Part detective story set in the most beautiful yet dangerous reaches of the planet, The Adventurer’s Son emerges as a far deeper tale of discovery—a journey to understand the truth about those we love the most. The Adventurer’s Son includes fifty black-and-white photographs.
Author: Zack Loran Clark Publisher: Hachette UK ISBN: 1484798546 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 320
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In one of the last cities standing after the world fell to monsters, best friends Zed Kagari and Brock Dunderfel have high hopes for the future. Zed desperately wishes to join the ranks of the Mages Guild, where his status as Freestone's only half elf might finally be an asset. Brock, the roguishly handsome son of merchants, is confident he'll be welcomed into the ranks of the Merchants Guild. But just as it seems the boys' dreams have come true, their lives take a startling turn . . . and they find themselves members of the perilous Adventurers Guild. And when the boys uncover a conspiracy that threatens all of Freestone, Zed, Brock, and their new allies-Liza, a fierce noble, and Jett, a brave dwarf-must prove their worth once and for all. "The perfect mix of suspense, Princess Bride humor, and engaging characters...A dazzling adventure sure to become a classic." -- Kirkus, starred review Also available in the series: Twilight of the Elves Night of Dangers
Author: Elaine Wick Publisher: Outskirts Press ISBN: 1977229506 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 147
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Manco and Amaru are frantic when the see a caravel ship with three masts sailing rapidly toward their balsa raft in the ocean off the coast of Peru. The Spaniards climb onto the balsa raft to kidnap Amaru, and Manco has lost his best friend. The ship leaves but Manco must remain to deal with trouble in his village. Months later when the ship returns, they become captives of Pizarro and his soldiers and a dangerous future begins. The two friends must guide the Spaniards across the treacherous Andes Mountains to meet the Inca King, Atahualpa. There, a tragedy ensues. In the true story of the battle between a fearless conquistador and the powerful king of the Inca Empire, Manco and Amaru find their own values tested to the utmost.
Author: Avrum I. Froimson, MD Publisher: Gatekeeper Press ISBN: 1642379816 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 98
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My memoir that tells why and how I became an orthopedic and hand surgeon. It describes my childhood growing up in a small industrial city during the depression, my family's challenges, my education and career. This book was conceived to tell my story to my large family, four children, twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren and future ones.
Author: Leigh Ann Henion Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0698192222 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 288
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Elizabeth Gilbert, author of The Signature of All Things and Eat, Pray, Love “What a cool and fascinating ride. Leigh Ann Henion has tackled one of the great questions of contemporary, intelligent, adventurous women: Is it possible to be a wife and mother and still explore the world? Her answer seems to be that this is not only possible, but essential. This story shows how. I think it will open doors for many.” Heartfelt and awe-inspiring, Leigh Ann Henion’s Phenomenal is a moving tale of physical grandeur and emotional transformation, a journey around the world that ultimately explores the depths of the human heart. A journalist and young mother, Henion combines her own varied experiences as a parent with a panoramic tour of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Phenomenal begins in hardship: with Henion deeply shaken by the birth of her beloved son, shocked at the adversity a young mother faces with a newborn. The lack of sleep, the shrinking social circle, the health difficulties all collide and force Henion to ask hard questions about our accepted wisdom on parenting and the lives of women. Convinced that the greatest key to happiness—both her own and that of her family—lies in periodically venturing into the wider world beyond home, Henion sets out on a global trek to rekindle her sense of wonder. Henion’s quest takes her far afield, but it swiftly teaches her that freedom is its own form of parenting—one that ultimately allows her to meet her son on his own terms with a visceral understanding of the awe he experiences every day at the fresh new world. Whether standing on the still-burning volcanoes of Hawai‘i or in the fearsome lightning storms of Venezuela, amid the vast animal movements of Tanzania or the elegant butterfly migrations of Mexico, Henion relates a world of sublimity and revelation. Henion’s spiritual wanderlust puts her in the path of modern-day shamans, reindeer herders, and astrophysicists. She meets laypeople from all over the world, from all walks of life, going to great lengths to chase migrations, auroras, eclipses, and other phenomena. These seekers trust their instincts, follow their passions, shape their days into the lives they most want to lead. And, somewhere along the way, Leigh Ann Henion becomes one of them. A breathtaking memoir, Phenomenal reveals unforgettable truths about motherhood, spirituality, and the beauty of nature. Oprah.com "Part travel memoir, part parenting manifesto and part inquiry into those 'fleeting, extraordinary glimpses of something that left us groping for rational explanations in the quicksand of all-encompassing wonder.'"
Author: Richard Wertime Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 0374529140 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 278
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A warped dream, an overbearing father, and his son A handsome, brilliant man, the author's father-irascible, strong-willed, a compulsive womanizer-stands at the center of this strangely compelling story. In the mid-1970s, after a life in government service, which was shadowy in its depths, Ted Wertime built a fortress-like house on a mountaintop in south-central Pennsylvania. He had forged for himself a secondary career as a highly respected historian of ancient science and technology, and was convinced that it was his fate to lead a sweeping revolution that would cleanse the United States of energy abuse, political corruption, and an odd assortment of social ills. His "citadel" would serve as his revolutionary headquarters. He, his wife, and Joan, the last and most troubled of his succession of mistresses, lived in the house together in a bizarre ménage à trois. His dream was to recruit his four sons to take part in his cause. The author, Richard Wertime, is the second-oldest son. Citadel on the Mountain is the story of his struggle to escape from a domineering and, at times, hypnotizing father who sought to control the sexual and professional lives of his offspring.
Author: Harold Robbins Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1452045682 Category : Life change events Languages : en Pages : 714
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A story of revolution and danger in the sultry jungles of South America. As a young boy, Diogenes Alejandro Xenos witnesses the murder of his mother and sister by a band of marauders. As "Dax" grows to adulthood, he channels his fear and hatred into a desire for revolution, swearing revenge on those in power as he upsets the status quo.
Author: Jemma Hatt Publisher: Elmside Publishing ISBN: Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 143
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The Adventurers and The Cursed Castle is the first book in The Adventurers Series: exciting adventure stories for children aged 8-12. A mysterious curse has stricken Kexley Castle for generations ever since Egyptian treasure was transported to Cornwall by a 19th Century explorer. Can four young adventurers reveal the secrets that have been hidden for over a hundred years? Join Lara, Rufus, Tom and Barney in their first exciting adventure together as they unravel the mystery and race to find Captain Jack Kexley’s hiding place. To succeed, they must discover and solve a series of clues left by their ancestor, ahead of two unwelcome visitors from the British Museum who are determined to get there first!
Author: Hana Abe Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 220
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I learned to look at God through the life of my son who left the world at 10 years old! This is my memoir of that account. May I convey my son's living testimony and God's love to someone who needs it now.
Author: Rob Pluke Publisher: ISBN: 9781080688586 Category : Languages : en Pages : 206
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We love our sons. We want to support them. We want to help them achieve all that they can. But it's not always easy. Our sons aren't us. They have their own minds, their own ways, and they don't always want our advice. At times like these, what should a father do? Should he leave his son be, and 'just love him'? Or should he still push a bit? And if so, what's the best way to do this? Such questions form the heart of this book - how dads cope when things don't pan quite like we hoped they would. Central to this problem is the seldom explored topic of disappointment in the father-son relationship. The author shows how this challenging, and sometimes gut-wrenching experience can be pivotal to the ways fatherhood can transform us as men. Based on solid research and real-life examples, the book gives dads a chance to reflect on the expectations we all tend to carry, and to consider some of the key differences between 'good' and 'bad' pushing. The book also helps fathers to think through the issue of 'difference' between themselves and their sons, and ways this can be taken forward for good.
Author: Roman Dial
Author: Roman Dial
Author: Zack Loran Clark
Author: Elaine Wick
Author: Avrum I. Froimson, MD
Author: Leigh Ann Henion
Author: Richard Wertime
Author: Harold Robbins
Author: Jemma Hatt
Author: Hana Abe
Author: Rob Pluke