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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Derek Gerrard
PRAISE FOR ENEMY IN BLUE "The plot is as gripping as it is chilling. The story flows smoothly, and each chapter ends with the perfect amount of suspense to keep you wanting more. A fantastic and exciting read, as I could not put the book down." -B.Burton "A great first thriller for this young author. I would compare this story to John Grisham's book of "The Innocent Man." It is that captivating and more." -M. Bautista "You know a book is good when you are not an avid reader but you discover you don't want to put a book down." -E. Streible BOOK DESCRIPTION The streets aren't safe when your enemy wears a blue uniform and a gold badge. What if the good guys weren't good? What if a cop went rogue and killed an innocent man? What if it was all caught on video and the cop would do anything to cover it up? MORE PRAISE FOR ENEMY IN BLUE "Much like the script of an action-packed movie, Enemy in Blue will buffet you from one hair-raising scene to another -- and will always leave you pondering, who's the real enemy?" -L.Capritta "This novel took me out of my comfort zone and placed me in the shoes of many people in America who live in fear. Overall, it was excellent and I highly recommend it." -Dolores M. "I can honestly say that I could not put this book down " -L. Rivera "I can not believe all the places you go and the points of view you have as you consume these pages. If you are looking for a great read, look no further " -S.Seitz "Enemy in Blue grabbed me from page one and didn't let go until the last page was turned. I had to keep reminding myself that this was a debut novel.... because it read like many of the seasoned legal thriller authors that I love to read and get lost in." -K.Velte For anyone that craves an action-packed thriller and can't get their fill of John Grisham, Dean Koontz or James Patterson...ENEMY IN BLUE is your next escape "For action, body-count and digging into the underworld of police politics - this is really a great read. However, I think the best asset of the novel is the incredible drawing of the antagonist - the evil Sergeant Shaver really shines."
A work of Jewish themed historical fiction, Never By Chance explores strong times and topics. Set in Europe, England, and America from 1938-1941, it includes: the rise of anti-Semitism in Germany; the voyage of the SS St. Louis, known as the voyage of the damned; the outbreak of World War II in Poland; the early days of the Nazi occupation of France; the Battle of Britain; the formation of Winston Churchill's clandestine spy organization, the SOE structured to set Europe ablaze; the formation of the French Resistance, the Maquis, and the beginning of the systematic extermination of millions of European Jews as they are "transported" to and then die in the Auschwitz death camp. While Never By Chance explores strong times and topics, at its core it is the story of two young people, Jonathan Stone and Kathryn Brotman, one American and the other Czechoslovakian, as they are thrust into World War II and the Holocaust, and then unexpectedly meet at the secret SOE (Special Operations Executive) aerodrome in England's East Anglia where Jonathan is a SOE pilot who flies secret agents into moonlit fields of Nazi Occupied Europe, and Kathryn is a SOE language instructor who trains secret agents to become fluent in the language of the country in which they will be dropped. With their common Jewish backgrounds and their daily involvement in Winston Churchill's clandestine war to set Europe ablaze, they first become friends, and then slowly and inexorably fall in love, Kathryn's will and psychic ability guiding Jonathan to safety after he is gravely wounded during a disastrous aerial bombing raid of Nazi Germany.
Stamina by Derek L. Anderson is an inspiring and motivational memoir that chronicles the incredible journey of a man who rose from homelessness to become an NCAA and NBA Champion. This compelling sports biography provides a deep look into how mental toughness, faith, and resilience can help anyone overcome life's greatest obstacles. In this personal development book, Derek Anderson shares powerful stories from his life, offering insights on how to build a winning mindset. From battling adversity as a child to achieving success at the highest levels of professional basketball, Derek reveals the mindset and principles that allowed him to conquer every challenge. His lessons on leadership, determination, and self-discipline are essential for anyone looking to push past their limits, whether in their career, sports, or personal life. More than just a sports memoir, "Stamina" is a guide to achieving your goals and staying motivated, no matter how difficult the path. If you enjoy motivational books, self-help, or inspirational stories of individuals overcoming adversity, this book is for you. Whether you're an athlete, an aspiring leader, or someone facing life challenges, "Stamina" will equip you with the tools you need to persevere, maintain focus, and achieve success. Join those inspired by Derek's journey and discover how you, too, can unlock the power of perseverance and positive thinking.
From Successful Business to Personal Financial Security: A Wealth Management Road Map for Entrepreneurs and Their Families
Derek M. Mohamed
Mohamed-Penta Wealth Management Group
2014
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An entertaining and provocative look at cutting corners and playing dirty in the national pastime traces baseball's underhanded history, from the original Black Sox scandal to the present day, demonstrating how to cork a bat, steal signs, hurl a spitball, throw a World Series, and win at any cost. Original.
In this thoroughly revised, updated and expanded edition of his classic textbook Atmospheric Pollution (1987), Derek Elsom provides the clearest introduction available to the atmospheric pollution problem, its causes and effects, and approaches to its control. Atmospheric Pollution - A Global Problem retains the clear structure of the widely-praised earlier edition, but includes new sections covering urban smog alert systems, the US Clean Air Act, the rising pollution in the UK and Europe, the pollution problems of Eastern Europe, and other topics of current concern. The discussions of acid rain, the Antartic ozone hole and global warming have been greatly expanded, and new appendices include a glossary of key terms and a list of contact addresses. The text is now comprehensively illustrated with 39 photographs, 110 diagrams and 47 tables. Atmospheric Pollution - A Global Problem will be welcomed by students and specialists alike in geography and related environmental science fields, as well as by anyone with an interest in human-environment issues.
This witty and accessible book traces the history of Arthurian romance from medieval to modern times, explaining its enduring appeal. Traces the history of Arthurian romance from medieval to modern times. Covers art and films as well as the great literary works of Arthurian romance. Draws out the changing political, moral and emotional uses of the story. Explains the enduring appeal of the Arthurian legend. Written by an author with vast knowledge of medieval literature.
From early 1976 until late 1984, Nissan Motor Co. Australia's motor sports exploits were conducted by an internal entity known, until 1981, as the Datsun Rally Team and thereafter just as Nissan Sport. The management of the team came within the responsibilities of the Product Evaluation Manager, Howard Marsden. Between 1976 and 1981 the team won four Australian Rally Championships and four Southern Cross International Rallies as well as several other top level events in this "sunburnt country, a land of sweeping plains, of ragged mountain ranges, of droughts and flooding rains."* We saw it all along the way. Due to a string of fortuitous circumstances I was in the right place at the right time and found myself in the thick of it all until Nissan Sport was re-privatised and became Gibson Motorsport in '85. Here collected are the facts and figures relating to the cars we used, the events we participated in, and the stories of the heroes and characters involved. For the years 1981 till late 1984 when we raced the Turbo Bluebird please see my companion book: Nissan Sport - Touring Car Racing in Australia.
The story of Nissan's participation in Group G Touring Car racing in Australia from 1981 to 1985 and including the development of the Bluebird Turbo and the EXA Turbo. Initially intended to compete in the under 3 litre class, the two Bluebirds qualified 1st and 4th in class but neither finished the race. From early 1982 they showed their capacity to be competitive in the outright class and the book tells the story of the development that saw their advancement through to the end of 1984 and George Fury's famous qualifying lap at Mt Panorama, putting the Bluebird Turbo on Pole position for the starting grid in a record time that would stand for eight years.
The last decade of the nineteenth century was a tough time for South Australia's Top End settlement of Palmerston. The major industries of mining, pastoralism, and agriculture suffered from downturn, disease and distance. The South Australians had had enough of their 'white elephant' and, when Palmerston blew away in the Great Hurricane of 1897, the calls for the Northern Territory's return to the British Colonial Government grew louder.But the Territory, as ever, was full of resilient and resourceful characters. They appear in these pages: judges, railway gangers, bushmen, buffalo hunters, hoteliers, Chinese miners, Aboriginal station hands, explorers, cross-country cyclists, murderers, and more.Territorians were, as Banjo Patterson described them, full of 'booze, blow and blasphemy' - but even he couldn't wait to return.Derek Pugh brings the Darwin of the 1890s alive. (Hon Sally Thomas AC).
In 1886, a notorious gang of horsemen wreaked havoc on the Overlanders' Trail that stretched across the Northern Territory into the wild Kimberley region. They stole cattle with audacity, brazenly held up pubs and cattle stations, and drove a herd of stolen horses with unmatched daring. As part of the Halls Creek goldrush, these men became infamous as the Ragged Thirteen.Dubbed by some as the "Tea and Sugar Bushrangers" and by others as "the scum of the four colonies, fugitives from justice", the Ragged Thirteen were more than outlaws. They were brilliant horsemen, masterful bushmen, lovers of bush poetry, and champions of the underdog.In this gripping, meticulously researched tale, Derek Pugh uncovers the real story of the Ragged Thirteen, following their 138-year-old trail across the rugged Top End. Their story isn't just history, it's an adventure.
I wrote the first poems in this book as a way of dealing with the tragic loss of my brother. Whilst we must all face the loss of loved ones in our lives we seem totally unprepared for this when it happens. Our society seems geared for gain and for winning with spirituality seeming something than it has ever been, not even been. I felt that I could not turn to a structured form of faith for comfort and instead tried to find a personal belief and a faith in a spiritual existence which did not come with doctrines or moral judgements that I felt uncomfortable with. Grief comes from love and love is the most precious gift we have. Through love comes joy. At times we see a lack of love in this world, and this was also a catalyst for writing many of these poems.
This is a true story of greed, exploration, murder, wasted efforts, life and death struggles, insubordination, incredible seamanship, and extraordinary bushmanship, amid government bungling and Aboriginal resistance, during South Australia's first attempt at colonising their Northern Territory in 1864.The South Australians wanted their state to be the premier state of Australia. The new settlement was expected to open up a trading route across the country to Asia and beyond, and exploit the agricultural and mining opportunities of the interior. It was to be at no cost to the state, as the land was sold, unseen and unsurveyed, to investors in Adelaide and London, prior to the first Northern Territory Expedition even setting out.The investors were already calculating their returns, but then, as the saying goes, the fight really started..."A fantastic read: insightful, cohesive, sequential, and well-paced. Loved it. Plenty of photos and maps to set the scene, with the addition of well researched complementary first-hand accounts and primary records. Pugh has captured the essence of the time, place and characters: their personalities, hardships, successes and celebrations. I wanted to read it to find out what was going to happen next. Pugh's writing style is 'alive' and easy to read." - Jill Finch