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Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Where did we get this idea that God wants us to be complacent? What if we were called to forfeit our comfortable lifestyles? Meet the called: mountain climbers, deep-sea divers, fighter pilots, and jungle missionaries who follow God into the adventure of a lifetime. Dangerous Faith tells their dramatic true stories, revealing incredible truths only risk can inspire. Each of these trailblazers rejects security to reach for a perilous place few Christ-followers dare. Their stories will thrill and amaze you. What they discover just might revolutionize your life-because He's calling you, too, into a life of risk. Adventure. Passion. Freedom. Truth. Are you prepared for a Dangerous Faith. …

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. Aircrew on a bomber in World War II experienced a cold, tiring and perilous existence. The RAF flew at night, when the human spirit is at its lowest ebb and for many it did not seem prudent to think further ahead than the target, and then hope for a safe return. Daytime raids brought the fear of defending fighters preying on the massed formations of heavily laden aircraft as they struggled over enemy territory. The ground crew saw their aircraft heave themselves into the air and their imagination filled the silent hours until they counted in the returning aircraft and saw the ravages of the enemy defences and the hazards of foul weather. This is their story.…

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Hardback. Condizione: Good. "For all those finding it difficult: the sun will shine on you again and the clouds will go away. Remember that tomorrow will be a good day."Written by Paralympian Danielle Brown MBE, and introduced by Hannah Ingram-MooreCaptain Sir Tom Moore captured the hearts of a nation, as he walked 100 laps of his garden to raise money for the NHS. He wished to celebrate many other everyday heroes from this uncertain time, and with his blessing, these one hundred stories make a book of hope for the future.Featuring well-known stories such as Joe Wicks' family workouts, as well as stories of courage, community, everyday kindness and perseverance, such as:Dancing binmenFancy-dress postal workersScientists racing to find a vaccineFrontline workers who kept us all goingWith lively and engaging illustrations, these are stories that will help you hope that tomorrow will be a good day.Because hope starts with one small step . . .Inspired by, and with the blessing of, one man and his walking frame, a £1 donation will be made to The Captain Tom Foundation for all hardback print sales in the UK and Ireland. The Captain Tom Foundation was created to inspire hope where it is needed most: combating loneliness, helping those facing bereavement, and supporting hospices - and this book celebrates the spirit of this amazing achievement.Following the recent announcement that The Captain Tom Foundation is closing all payment channels whilst a Charity Commission inquiry into the Foundation remains open, from 7th July Penguin Books Limited shall hold on trust for The Captain Tom Foundation all charitable donation sums received from the sale of the hard back edition of "One Hundred Reasons to Hope" until such time as those sums can be transferred to the charity.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. - A young girl receives injections of chemotherapy to kill the cancerous white blood cells in her body. - An eleven-year-old boy undergoes a transplant of stem cells to help his body make new, healthy blood cells. - A new machine gives scientists a way to quickly check for and diagnose leukemia. That's powerful medicine> Explore the power of medicine through the true stories of two young people who survived life-threatening leukemia. Find out how doctors use the latest medical breakthroughs to save patients who have the faulty blood cells that cause leukemia. You'll also discover amazing facts about your blood.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. Full of fun facts and trivia nuggets, perfect for lovers of all things quintessentially British My Weekly A compendium of extremely interesting and slightly strange true stories.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A delightful read . . . Zurcher chooses his anecdotes well, balancing scandalous murder mysteries and the truly odd with lighter fare about Ohio's famous inventors and funniest first achievements. -- Akron Life MagazineOhio history can get pretty strange From the author of the popular offbeat travel guide Ohio Oddities, here are 75 equally odd tales of Ohio's most remarkable people, places, and events. Learn why residents of Blueball, Ohio, erected a monument to a pig. Witness the birth of the inflatable airplane in Akron. Revisit Ohio's last public whipping, near Dayton. Find out if Ohio really was bombed by the Japanese in World War I. Read about Ashtabula's famed Headless Chicken, who lived without his noggin for 38 days . . . the world's first recorded automobile accident . . . the man who invented disposable diapers . . . A real treat for anyone who enjoys Ohio history with a twist.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. The Real Mormon Housewife: Uncensored is the tell all of recent history. Kira's absolute-truth approach to openly discussing her life experiences will both uplift and inspire women around the world. Kira isn't just a party girl; she is a devout member of the LDS church. Some readers might find her approach to be too honest. Although the content is appropriate for Sheri Dew's audience, it is meant to push the envelope for LDS authors. Kira candidly takes on the difficult subjects of marriage, finances and sensuality. Her anecdotes will make you laugh, cry and even blush. The Great Recession had a devastating impact on Kira and her so called perfect life. One day she was on top of the world making big plans for the future, the next day it seemed she was staring at the cold reality of bankruptcy, and worse.divorce. Through a monumental trial of her faith, she finds ways to keep the pieces of her life together. Today she is smiling and stronger than ever. …

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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. True accounts of major disasters in Washington history are retold in this engagingly written collection. From The Seattle fire of 1889, the 1910 train avalanche on Stevens Pass, and the 1915 Ravensdale Coal Mine explosion, the 1955 airliner crash in residential Riverton, to the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption, Washington has been home to some of the nation's most dramatic moments. Each story reveals not only the circumstances surrounding the disaster and the magnitude of the devastation but also the courage and ingenuity displayed by those who survived and the heroism of those who helped others, often risking their own lives in rescue efforts.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. This fascinating book tells the stories of the real-life heroes involved of a single day that changed the face of modern history, 6 June 1944 - D-day, the allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Normandy. Millions were caught up in the struggle for the Normandy. This book focuses on the bravery of a few individuals, including the meteorologist advising General Eisenhower, an elite paratrooper who formed part of an advance party, the sergeant who waded onto Omaha beach under a hail of gunfire and the Resistance fighter, who was caught in a fire as Allied troops landed. Packed full of fascinating detail, this book tells the remarkable story of D-Day as it really was - young readers will find this a compelling, moving and enlightening collection of true-life tales. It contains maps, line drawings and notes on sources and further reading.…

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