The autobiography of one of the greatest names in mountain climbing. Joe Brown is one of the greatest names in British climbing. This book not only describes his many notable climbs, but reveals a most engaging personality with a highly interesting approach to his craft. He was born in a Manchester slum, the youngest of seven children; his father died before he was a year old. The characteristics he showed as a child - a quite extraordinary self-reliance and an unexpected love of the countryside - are reflected throughout his life-story. THE HARD YEARS is also the story of Joe Brown's climbs up some of the toughest mountains in the world.

A cowboy and the love of his life will be tested by something they never expected: the world of big oil with all the treacheries created by men and mother nature.In 1919 Charlie Kelly has married Susan, the love of his life, and he's been given an opportunity to work in the world of big oil. In winning the hand of Susan and gaining the respect of George Miller and the leaders of the 101 Ranch life appears to be a dream But there are hidden dangers in the cut-throat world of the oil business as men strive to compete for advantages that could lead to big money and power in Tulsa, Oklahoma, The Oil Capitol of the World. Charlie will find that the road to becoming a success in the oil business will demand even more than it took to become a top hand as cowboy at the 101 Ranch. Charlie encounters a major obstacle when it's Susan who is endangered. As Charlie rises to the challenge he must face an old rival again, but this time the stakes are as high as it gets.

A land in ruins, a trust broken, and a ruler at breaking point in a world where nothing is quite as it seems. All Cail has ever wanted to do was serve his people. Steadfast, honourable, and loyal, he was born to rule, but he has seen his world torn apart and watched others playing the hero while he was doomed to failure. Now the cracks are showing. Fighting to retain his sanity, Cail becomes lost to his people, a lurking shadow, separated from those he loves. Can he ever come back from his despair? Has he gone too far to redeem himself? And will the interference of the mysterious A'eryn hinder all attempts to restore him? Feats of great courage and sacrifice dominate as Cail's friends try to unravel dark mysteries and save his life. But Cail's path home is paved with agonising loss, betrayal, and torture soon everything he cares about is put in jeopardy. 1. Homequest: Liberation 2. Homequest: Decimation 3. Homequest: Separation

A land uniting, expectations rising, civilisation now threatened by a dark and terrible power in a world where nothing is quite as it seems. Hollam's desire is simple. He just wants to raise a family with the woman he loves; but trouble always seems to shadow him. The subject of Kalkassian prophecy and fear, Hollam is soon forced to defend his life and to confront the legendary Void, a mighty and malevolent force he does not know how to fight. Desperately seeking help in his homeland of Roumanhi, Hollam turns to the rulers, Cail and T'skya, to provide the aid he so badly needs. Instead he finds his allies dwindling, his distrust growing and his hopes shattering. Feats of great courage and sacrifice soon dominate Hollam's life as he tries to unravel dark mysteries and save his home from decimation. But his path is paved with agonizing loss, betrayal and torture - soon everyone and everything he really cares about is put in jeopardy.

Native Nebraskan Joe Brown has lived a good life. In his collection of true stories, Brown takes a poignant look back into his past and all the ways his family and friends have influenced his path in life.

Brown-who grew up on a dairy farm until his teenage years, when he moved to Farnam, Nebraska-offers an introspective, often amusing glimpse back into the simple times of his childhood when vacations meant traveling a few hundred miles to visit family, when holding two fingers of his father's hand meant security, and when neighbors and friends came to help whenever they were needed. From the carefree, barefoot days on the farm to the tumultuous changes as he matured into manhood, Brown reminisces about both the good and the bad as he learned to appreciate hard work, those who loved him unconditionally, and his relationship with God.

"Man, What a Time-Man, What a Life" shares one man's inspirational perspective on his life from childhood to present day as he reflects on his unique moments in time.