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This is the story of the historic ship Vega’s first missions of
mercy—a real-life sea tale complete with vicious storms, exotic
locations, heart-rending moments, and priceless glimpses into real
life on some of the world’s most remote tropical islands. In
December 2004, Shane Granger and his partner, Meggi Macoun, had
just completed a sailing odyssey from South Africa to Malaysia and
were enjoying a well-earned siesta when the Boxing Day Tsunami
changed their lives forever. In a matter of hours, unstoppable
waves, often over ten meters high, demolished cities not only in
Malaysia but also as far away as Sri Lanka, Thailand, and East
Africa, making it the deadliest tsunami in recorded history. With
thousands of people suddenly in dire need, Shane and Meggi loaded
their vessel with donated food and medical supplies, then set sail
for Sumatra to deliver aid. For their ship, the Vega, the mission
was a return to her origins. More than a hundred years earlier, in
1892, one of Norway’s finest boat builders had launched the
legendary ship, specially designed to sail fully loaded with heavy
cargo such as limestone, bricks, pig iron, and cement through some
of the world’s roughest seas. Vega soon became famous for her
ability to carry loads other boats her size could not. And now her
legacy would continue as she returned to actively carrying cargo,
though of a very different kind. Shane and Meggi’s first mission
of mercy marked a turning point and evolved into a passion. Every
year since 2004, they have undertaken a 7,500-mile journey to carry
tons of free training, tools, health supplies, and educational
materials to remote island communities in eastern Indonesia and
East Timor. To date, Vega has sailed more than 100,000 miles,
delivering everything from pulse oximeters and midwife kits to
backpacks and sports equipment and visiting locations few outsiders
will ever see. The adventures they encounter along the way are
nothing short of amazing.
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Psy-Comm, v. 1 (Paperback)
Jason Henderson, Tony Salvaggio; Artworks by Shane Granger
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R231
Discovery Miles 2 310
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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During his first experience on the battlefield, promising young
Psy-Comm Mark Leit witnesses the tragic death of Raven, a fellow
soldier who he had harbored deep feelings for. Years later, Mark is
one the greatest Psy-Comms ever. He and his best friend/partner
David are huge celebrities within their corp-state of Electromedia
Corp. But as they prepare for a dangerous mission behind enemy
lines, it becomes increasingly clear that Mark is having doubts
about the military-corporate society and his deadly role in it. It
is a personality change that does not go unnoticed by David. While
executing his mission to assasinate a weapons maker, employed by
rival corp-state Mars/Samson, Mark comes face to face with Snow, a
pretty young cadet at the enemy base. What shakes the already
troubled Mark to the core is the fact that Snow is almost the exact
duplicate of the deceased Raven. As a full scale battle erupts,
Mark finds himself in a kill-or-be-killed situation with Snow.
Suddenly realizing that the girl's own troops are willing to kill
her in order to get to him, Mark makes as snap decision,
precipitated by years of internal struggle.;He's walking away from
the Psychic Wars-no more killing. And in an arguably misguided act
of atonement, Mark becomes convinced that he can save Snow from the
same fate as Raven years earlier. There are rumors of a place to
the north called The Wild Lands. A safe haven, free from the
control of the corp-states. But getting there will be tough. He'll
be an outlaw. There'll be a price on his head and no where to hide.
Not to mention that Snow is an unwilling participant in Mark's
"rescue." And his former best friend David (possibly the only
Psy-Comm Mark truly fears) will do anything to bring him back-dead
or alive.
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