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Rare Birds
Jeff Miller
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Jeff Miller’s heartbreaking, coming-of-age middle-grade
novel—inspired by his personal experience living through his own
parent’s heart transplant—invites readers into the world of a
twelve-year-old birdwatcher looking for a place to call home and a
way to save his mother, even if it means venturing deep into
Florida swampland. Â Twelve-year-old Graham Dodds is no
stranger to hospital waiting rooms. Sometimes, he feels like his
entire life is one big waiting room. Waiting for the next doctor to
tell them what’s wrong with his mom. Waiting to find out what
city they’re moving to next. Waiting to see if they will finally
get their miracle—a heart transplant to save his mom’s life.
 When Graham gets stuck in Florida for the summer, he meets
a girl named Lou at the hospital, and he finds a friend who needs a
distraction as much as he does. She tells him about a contest to
find the endangered Snail Kite, which resides in the local
gator-filled swamps. Together they embark on an adventure,
searching for the rare bird . . . and along the way, Graham might
just find something else—himself.  Jeff Miller crafts a
heartfelt story about what it means to live in this unforgettable
middle-grade novel. Rare Birds is a rare find that will resonate
with fans of the Carl Hiassen’s Hoot and Melissa Savage’s
Lemon. For readers looking for novels with literary appeal and
classic themes of family, friendship, and the meaning of life, Rare
Birds is a perfect pick. Â Â Hardcover with dust
jacket; 288 pages; 5.5 x 8.3 in.
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Rare Birds (Hardcover)
Jeff Miller
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Discovery Miles 3 370
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1978 - a chance meeting on a remote military airbase between two
Green Berets involved in the same operation leads to a partnership
that will last over forty years. Four years after that meeting,
Nick Brokhausen and Jeff Miller leave the service withing a few
weeks of each other and begin an odyssey that takes them to dozens
of countries on five continents. Along with a small coterie of
fellow former Special Operations and intelligence community
veterans like Penguini, Max, Reek, The Spider Woman and a score of
others - some heroes and some villains - they undertake a variety
of missions for the government, other governments, large
multi-national corporations mostly in the aerospace or resource
development industries, and occasionally just for suffering
individuals who cannot find help anywhere else. In the process they
lay the groundwork for an entire new industry of private military
contractors. Two men sadly just a bit ahead of their time. Every
episode in this book actually happened. Not always precisely as
described herein, but close. Changes have been made sometimes to
make the narrative flow more smoothly, some to obfuscate events
that might be flirting with classification issues... Names have
been changed, not always to protect the innocent. But the
underlying story is, for the most part, the reality as they lived
it.
The storming of the US Capitol building in January 2021 focused
attention on the multiple threats facing contemporary liberal
democracies. Beyond the immediate problem of Covid-19, the past two
decades saw political polarization, a dramatic rise in inequality,
global warming and other environmental threats, as well as the
growth of dangerous cultural and political divisions. Western
liberal democracies find themselves in the midst of what political
theorists call a legitimation crisis: major portions of the
population lack confidence in the ability of governments to address
our most pressing problems. This distrust in government and
traditional political parties opened the door to populist leaders
and a rising tide of authoritarianism. Liberal democracies face
major structural and normative challenges in the near future that
require us to look beyond the traditional set of solutions
available. Democracy in Crisis points back to the world's first
democratic government, Ancient Athens, to see what made that
political arrangement durable and resistant to both internal and
external threats. The argument focuses on several distinctive
Athenian institutions and practices, and considers how we might
reimagine them in the modern world. The book addresses questions of
civic ideology and institutions, with extended treatment of two
distinctive Athenian institutions, ostracism and sortition.
"I was not prone to drastic actions. I did not rush into the
unknown. After fifteen years as a more or less effective lawyer, I
approached decisions with a certain caution. I weighed not only the
pros and cons, but also examined all likely consequences and
reasonably foreseeable risks. Looking back, I wondered what could
have prompted me to take those initial steps down a path that would
alter the course of the rest of my life armed with only an
optimistic hunch and knowledge that turning back was not an
option."
Minnesota-born lawyer, Jeff, and his partner, Dean, enjoyed a
successful and fashionable life in London. They shopped at Harvey
Nichols, walked their dogs in Kensington Gardens, and vacationed in
France and Tibet. Yet, they dreamed of a new life. In January, Jeff
was promoted to a coveted position at his bank; in March, he
resigned. Jeff and Dean sold their house, packed the dogs, and
moved to the sleepy resort town of Hayward, Wisconsin, where they
acquired a nostalgic ice cream shop and rundown Victorian mansion.
"Scoop: Notes from a Small Ice Cream Shop" is the chronicle of Jeff
and Dean's first year in Hayward--how they are welcomed by a
collection of colorful characters and how they are humbled by the
challenges of operating both the ice cream shop and a bed and
breakfast. It is also a story of Hayward and how the traditions and
the stories of those who built the town helped our entrepreneurs
adjust to the rhythm of life in their new home.
Jeff Miller was born in Browerville, Minnesota. He spent years as
an international lawyer in New York, Hong Kong, and London. Since
2005 he has lived in Hayward, Wisconsin, where he operates West's
Hayward Dairy and McCormick House Inn.
Outlandish, informative, and above all, funny."
--Sports Illustrated
Now in paperback, "Going Long" brings the incredible story of
the maverick American Football League to life through the words of
the players, coaches, owners, and others who lived it. This story
of the AFL is filled with legendary names such as Bob Griese, Joe
Namath, Lamar Hunt, Jack Kemp, Len Dawson, and more. From the
contentious formation of the league, to paychecks bouncing as often
as footballs, to improbable Super Bowl victories, "Going Long"
presents the colorful and sometimes bizarre tale of eight teams and
a league that refused to die.
The avocado is the iconic food of the twenty-first century. It has
gone from a little-known regional food to a social media darling in
less than a hundred years. This is an astounding trajectory for a
fruit that isn't sweet, becomes bitter when it is cooked and has
perhaps the oddest texture of any fruit or vegetable. But the idea
that this rich and delicious fruit is also healthy despite being
fatty and energy-dense gives it unicorn status among modern eaters,
especially millennials. Through lively anecdotes, colourful
pictures and delicious recipes, Jeff Miller explores the meteoric
rise of the avocado, from its co-evolution with the megaherbivores
of the Pleistocene to its acceptance by the Spanish conquistadores
in Mexico and its current dominance of food consumers' imagination.
Chronic pain and illness forces a person to their knees. It leaves
us grasping for the lifeboat, but each time our hand reaches
out-the boat gets a little further away. It has the potential to
torment a person until they lose sight of their dignity and
self-respect. "Spring Devotions" is the fourth and final book of
the "Broken Body, Wounded Spirit: Balancing the See-Saw of Chronic
Pain" series. It is a book of tips and strategies for rebuilding
life, finding balance, rediscovering passion, overcoming fear and
isolation, and standing toe to toe with chronic pain and illness.
It is priceless to anyone seeking to renew his or her inner
strength. Sharing their medical expertise, and Celeste as patient
and advocate, the authors add a flavor of ancient traditions of
healing to contemporary thoughts, as they nudge their readers into
realizing their own potential. This is your lifeboat, reach out and
grab it, climb in and hold on tight for a wild ride. You will
explore things you never thought possible.
There is nothing charismatic about chronic pain regardless of its
source. Pain is greedy and demanding. It consumes our time, our
relationships, and our function, and it threatens everything that
is important in our lives, our character and our dignity. The
winter season is often compared to death. In this case, it is the
dying off of old thoughts and behaviors. It is a season that offers
the experience of many feelings and the opportunity to be born into
a new way of thinking. Winter Devotions provides the necessary
tools to fight the grotesque monster that plays on fear, agony,
loneliness, and resentment. As patient and professional, the
authors use their practical advice for coping. Their readers start
with a blank canvas as white as the pure driven snow, full of
possibilities. Offering a blend of integrative therapies and day by
day tidbits of wisdom and famous quotes, the authors help their
readers finalize a picture worth a thousand words, encouraging them
to explore their unique, and sometimes, universal experience.
Readers have the opportunity to devise their own plan bringing hope
to the challenges of living with chronic pain. Come with us as we
walk the barren winter land appreciating that it is necessary to
rid ourselves of previous conceptions in preparation for the spring
season of rebirth.
God's Abundant Provision. A Promise...and A Right Lack is more than
just a financial matter. Much of the hardships in life are the
result of wrong thinking and wrong decisions. We must learn the
importance of renewing our mind with God's higher thoughts. We can
only prosper to the degree that our souls (thoughts) prosper. It is
imperative that we seek first His kingdom, and not money or
material possessions. Prosperity is never to be our goal in life.
Many Christians are living far below what Jesus has purchased for
them. They are struggling to attain what God has freely provided.
Jesus came that we might have an abundant life. Living in lack is
not abundant living. Lack goes against the very nature of God.
Financial provision is not only a biblical promise, but the right
of every born-again believer. In his book, Thou Shalt Not Lack,
Jeff Miller presents reasons that Christians suffer lack, and what
they can do to release the blessings of God in their lives. The
same covenant that provides us with forgiveness and healing also
provides us redemption from the curse of lack. As you apply the
Biblical principles contained in this book you will begin to
experience the goodness of God in a fresh way and will move out of
the land of lack into God's full supply.
Imagine a dragon breathing its inferno and then, watch it engulf
everything in its path. Chronic pain acts like that; it is a raging
fire that devours logical thinking. It incinerates comfort,
companionship, dreams, and goals. When pain dominates, it's a force
that must be challenged. Celeste Cooper and Jeff Miller have
provided an arsenal to fight this dragon that threatens energy,
growth, and healing. By focusing on each summer day, the authors
send their readers on a personal journey of mindfulness and
self-awareness, allowing the reader to create enduring images on
how pain is perceived. Summer Devotions is the second of a four
book series, Broken Body, Wounded Spirit: Balancing the See-Saw of
Chronic Pain. It is a tribute to everyone committed to living a
fearless life despite the roadblocks caused by living with chronic
pain and illness.
Being forced to look at life through a peep hole is petrifying, and
that is exactly what chronic pain and illness does. It isolates,
dominates and threatens the things all human beings hold dear.
Chronic pain and illness is a bully with a ravenous appetite for
creating mayhem in one's life. Anguishing physical and emotional
pain is often overlooked. After all, "the person doesn't look
sick." From the outside pain isn't visible, but from the inside, it
is an unwanted intruder to the person experienced it. It is a thief
of goals and dreams, finances and socialization. Finding balance
and avoiding isolation when struggling with chronic pain is
difficult. But, this book bursts from its bindings a metaphor for
the reader to break free from the shackles it imposes. The authors
expose their readers to infinite possibilities for viewing life
through a door wide open to a landscape of honor and hope. Using
their expertise as RN, educator, and clinical psychologist, the
authors guide their readers through the physical and mental chaos.
This title is a guide to doing research in the burgeoning field of
food studies. Designed for the classroom as well as for the
independent scholar, the book details the predominant research
methods in the field, provides a series of interactive questions
and templates to help guide a project, and includes suggestions for
food-specific resources such as archives, libraries and reference
works. Interviews with leading scholars in the field and
discussions of how the study of food can enhance traditional
methods are included. Food Studies: An Introduction to Research
Methods begins with an overview of food studies and research
methods followed by a guide to the literature. Four methodological
"baskets" representing the major methodologies of the field are
explored together with interviews from leading scholars in: food
history (Ken Albala); ethnographic methods (Carole Counihan);
material culture and media studies (Psyche Williams-Forson); and
quantitative methods (Jeffery Sobal). The book concludes with
chapters on research ethics, including working with human subjects,
and technology tools for research.
We search for the answers to life and they have been there all
along, but to see it-it takes the opening of a door, the turning of
a key. Here are the nine doors that led us to the place that we've
longed for inside. It is a new dimension, a new understanding. Here
we are able to find the missing pieces and identify the ones we
already have, to put together our life's puzzle. After twenty years
of research, this book emerges to offer the picture of existence.
Come and find your path, which leads to your destiny, and to all of
the wonderful and amazing events and people who are waiting in time
to interact with you. Become who you were meant to be and
accomplish what you were put here to do. From your identity to your
purpose, discover all of the intangible dynamics that are waiting
to emerge. Find answers to what was once thought unknowable and see
old truth take on new meaning. From cover to cover, this is a once
in a lifetime manuscript.
We search for the answers to life and they have been there all
along, but to see it-it takes the opening of a door, the turning of
a key. Here are the nine doors that led us to the place that we've
longed for inside. It is a new dimension, a new understanding. Here
we are able to find the missing pieces and identify the ones we
already have, to put together our life's puzzle. After twenty years
of research, this book emerges to offer the picture of existence.
Come and find your path, which leads to your destiny, and to all of
the wonderful and amazing events and people who are waiting in time
to interact with you. Become who you were meant to be and
accomplish what you were put here to do. From your identity to your
purpose, discover all of the intangible dynamics that are waiting
to emerge. Find answers to what was once thought unknowable and see
old truth take on new meaning. From cover to cover, this is a once
in a lifetime manuscript.
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