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Books > Fiction > True stories > Endurance & survival
Beyond These Eyes is the biography of one of the most inspiring,
courageous and incredible young men to be living on our planet at
this time in history. Professional surfer Derek Rabelo is fearless
in the ocean. The unique characteristic of this young man, though,
is that he is blind, having been born with congenital glaucoma. He
is famous for his big wave courage, riding life-threatening
monsters at Pipeline, Jaws and Mavericks in Northern California,
and most recently surfing 50 foot waves in Nazare, Portugal. This
is an unbelievable attempt for anyone, but a miracle if you are
blind. Beyond These Eyes takes you on an extraordinary journey of
Derek's life. From the time of his birth, the anguish and then
devotion and love of his family, to his time now as a married man
and his devotion to his wife, Madeline. His strong faith and love
for God has enabled him to achieve the miraculous. Derek tours the
world to speak to people of all ages to encourage and inspire them
to take the limitations off their thinking.
This handbook takes a holistic approach in dealing with the impact
of emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and
violence on the victim/survivor. Any 'stress' we suffer affects how
we think, feel and act. Understanding the root cause of our stress
will enable us to find solutions to our everyday challenges.The
Children's Commissioner's Report 'Protecting Children From Harm'
Nov 15 stated that "Only 1 in 8 children are known to have reported
the abuse they suffered as a child". This means that 7 out of 8
children are growing up as adults whose lives will be negatively
impacted in some way.This book will both educate and empower you to
take back control of your mental and physical health and well-being
through the 7 Pillars of the C.L.E.A.N.E.R(TM) Living Therapy
Programme by Breaking the Cycle(TM) of what is holding you back and
stuck in a rut. By taking small positive steps forwards, you can
heal and recover from the impact of the abuse and violence you
suffered.
The Hachette Essentials series comprises a collection of titles
that are regarded as modern classics. A carefully and lovingly
curated selection of distinctive, ground-breaking fiction and
non-fiction titles published since 1950. Timeless. Relevant.
Passionate. Unified as a series - distinctive as books. A good book
is great. A great book is essential. In the shadow of Auschwitz, a
flamboyant German industrialist grew into a living legend to the
Jews of Cracow. He was a womaniser, a heavy-drinker and a bon
viveur, but to them he became a saviour. This is the extraordinary
story of Oskar Schindler, who risked his life to protect Jews in
Nazi-occupied Poland and who was transformed by the war into a man
with a mission, a compassionate angel of mercy. Thomas Keneally's
novel first brought the story of Oskar Schindler to international
attention in 1982, when it won the Booker Prize. It was made by
Steven Spielberg into the Oscar-winning film Schindler's List in
1993, the year Schindler and his wife were named Righteous Among
the Nations.
In 1967, twelve young men attempted to climb Alaska's Mount
McKinley - known to locals as Denali, 'The High One' - one of the
most popular and deadly mountaineering destinations in the world.
Only five survived. Journalist Andy Hall grew up in the mountain's
shadow, the son of the ranger on duty at the time of the tragedy,
and has spent years tracking down survivors, lost documents and
recordings of radio communications to piece together the chain of
events. In Denali's Howl, Hall reveals the full story of an
expedition facing conditions conclusively established here for the
first time: At an elevation of nearly 20,000 feet, these young men
endured an "arctic super blizzard," with howling winds of up to 300
miles an hour and wind chill that freezes flesh solid in minutes.
All this without the high-tech gear and equipment climbers use
today. As well as the story of the men caught inside the storm,
Denali's Howl is the story of those caught outside it trying to
save them - Hall's father among them. The book gives readers a
detailed look at the culture of climbing then and now and raises
uncomfortable questions about each player in this tragedy. Was
enough done to rescue the climbers, or were their fates sealed when
they ascended into the path of this unprecedented storm?
In his new book, Tigers Burning Bright, Alan Ogden brings to life
the extraordinary story of SOE in the Far East as an organization
battling against vested interests and competing Allied agencies and
how over time it became a significant provider of strategic and
tactical intelligence as well as carrying out countless dangerous
missions behind enemy lines, some of which inflicted massive losses
on the enemy. Behind this history lie the stories of some
exceptional men who defied all odds in successfully prosecuting the
war against a ruthless and efficient enemy in one of nature's
toughest and most dangerous environments, the jungle. Ogden draws
on both published and unpublished sources to tell their remarkable
stories, always ensuring that the political context of their
missions is fully explained.
In MY HEROES the 'world's greatest living explorer' (Guinness Book
of Records), writes about the people who have inspired him - from
explorers to policemen, families to freedom fighters. Wherever in
the world Ranulph gives one of his lectures or motivational
speeches, someone always asks: 'Who inspired you to do all the
crazy things you've done?' For the first time he explores this idea
by revealing his own personal heroes and what lessons their actions
may have taught him in his own often hazardous profession. This
book describes the extraordinary and often horrific events that led
to these ordinary individuals becoming Ranulph's great heroes. From
polar survivor to knifed-and-beaten policeman, from a woman
missionary to a special forces soldier, these wonderful people will
make you proud to be part of the human race. 'Refreshingly
different... this salute to mostly unsung heroes is an
inspirational reminder of human goodness'. -Daily Mail 'Fiennes is
making the case for a closer examination of the example set by the
men and women he considers heroes'. The Times
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