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Download or read book Final Leap written by Kathleen M. Fraze and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-12-06 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two feet lay smoldering outside the furnace door. Two bodies burned inside. Police Detective Jo Ferris thought it was the most horrific domestic shed ever seen. She was wrong
Download or read book The Final Leap written by John Bateson and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2012-04-18 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most beautiful and most photographed structures in the world. It’s also the most deadly. Since it opened in 1937, more than 1,500 people have died jumping off the bridge, making it the top suicide site on earth. It’s also the only international landmark without a suicide barrier. Weaving drama, tragedy, and politics against the backdrop of a world-famous city, The Final Leap is the first book ever written about Golden Gate Bridge suicides. John Bateson leads us on a fascinating journey that uncovers the reasons for the design decision that led to so many deaths, provides insight into the phenomenon of suicide, and examines arguments for and against a suicide barrier. He tells the stories of those who have died, the few who have survived, and those who have been affected—from loving families to the Coast Guard, from the coroner to suicide prevention advocates.
Download or read book The Final Leap written by John Bateson and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2012-04-18 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most photographed structures in the world. It's also the most deadly. Since it opened in 1937, more than 1,500 people have died jumping off the bridge, making it the top suicide site on earth. This title leads us on a journey that uncovers the reasons for the design decision that led to so many deaths.
Download or read book Leap written by Geva Mentor and published by Coronet. This book was released on 2019-06-27 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspiring memoir by England netball star and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Geva Mentor. **Includes an exclusive 15% discount code for Gilbert Netball** Geva Mentor is the best netballer in the world. In her honest, open and inspiring autobiography, Leap, she sheds light on her journey to the top. As a child Geva was a naturally gifted athlete, standing out at 5'10" at the age of twelve. She began life as a champion trampolinist, but when she outgrew the sport, literally, she found she had to try something new. This led her to basketball, but the boys on the other teams complained - she was just too good. Making up the numbers for an impromptu netball match one day at the age of thirteen she found her home in netball - or rather it found her. From here, Geva's rise amongst the ranks of British netball was stratospheric, she was playing for the England senior team when she was just fifteen years old. Taking risks and forging the way for other athletes Geva moved to Australia to develop her game by playing in the best league in the world and eventually winning Commonwealth gold with the England Roses. However, it's not all been easy, both on and off the court, and Geva talks honestly about her personal life, and how the difficulties and failures of her teams, both international and domestic, have driven her on to achieve the highest possible success in the sport.
Book Synopsis Bryn Jahr: Leap of Fate by : Gwen Lanigan O’Keeffe
Download or read book Bryn Jahr: Leap of Fate written by Gwen Lanigan O’Keeffe and published by Gwen Lanigan-O'Keeffe. This book was released on 2024-04-13 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bryn Jahr faces a momentous decision on his eighteenth birthday: whether to heed his father's ambitious plans for him or to carve out his own destiny. Isolated since a mysterious incident at school, Bryn's future hangs in the balance as his father, Lars, relentlessly pushes him towards greatness, while his mother, Sanne, harbours deep-seated doubts about the consequences. When an enigmatic visitor named Gregor unexpectedly arrives at their secluded farm, offering Bryn a chance to partake in the secretive Warrior Games, Bryn's world is turned upside down. Despite his father's insistence that the games represent an unparalleled opportunity for Bryn to showcase his talents, Bryn is torn between his desire for adventure and the uncertainty of what lies ahead. As Bryn delves deeper into the world of the Warrior Games, he uncovers long-hidden secrets about his family's past and the true nature of the tournament. With each step he takes, Bryn encounters allies and adversaries alike, navigating a treacherous landscape where nothing is as it seems. Along the way, he forms unlikely friendships, confronts dangerous foes, and faces challenges that test his courage and resolve. With tensions mounting and conspiracy lurking around every corner: Bryn must summon all of his strength and determination to navigate the perilous path ahead. "Bryn Jahr: Leap of Fate" is a gripping fantasy adventure that immerses readers in a world of mystery, intrigue, and boundless possibility. As Bryn's journey unfolds, readers will be captivated by the twists and turns that keep them guessing until the very end.
Download or read book The Last Leap written by Jeanette Stark and published by . This book was released on 2002-08 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can an earth-born woman evolve into godhood? Can dogs live to be two hundred years old? Katrina Denebola, central character in The Last Leap finds a dog by the name of Tantalus who purports to be two hundred years old shortly before she becomes aware of her destiny. Time is short when Katrina learns that she must evolve beyond her human body if she is to perform the impossible feat of saving some of Earth's survivors, and her dilemma is compounded due to her memory loss and the ongoing challenge from Calvin Thomas, ex-priest. The origin of man is central to the plot of the book and is explored during Calvin Thomas's tell-all session with Katrina. At this time he informs her that the Hybrids, the second race originating on planet Earth, are the infamous Grays. The Last Leap is a new age end-of-the-world fantasy that deals with the physical destruction of Earth due to mistreatment by its inhabitants. It also deals with the possibility of humankind rising to another level beyond its present physical one.
Book Synopsis TRACK and FIELD by : Charles William Paddock
Download or read book TRACK and FIELD written by Charles William Paddock and published by R C. This book was released on 1933-12-25 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a wonderful (rare) Blast-From-The-Past!... This volume will show lovers of amateur & professionals sports alike, all the insights of what Track and Field events were (Really) like back in the days, where pretty much it all began, in the 1920's & 1930's. When Charles Paddock (aka: "THE CALIFORNIA FLASH!") wrote this book, he brought ALL of his friends, peers and even rival competitors, to produce the perfect book, He gives (Exact) details on how each event is performed to its maximum, He gives person tips & ideas on how to improve in any kind of athletics...And since he won 2 Gold & 2 Silver Olympic medals, maybe he did something right back, that he (and the other World-Class athlete's) that helped compile this book!...This volume will show you everything from learning about Conditioning, Team Work, Diets, Foods, Training schedules, Menu, Endurance etc, etc,... ...This would make a great gift for a coach, student, trainers, history buffs, Olympic historians or maybe for someone that likes (true) stories about American & world history.
Download or read book The Sports Book written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-03-21 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sports Book features a large and diverse range of over 200 sports, from basketball to bobsledding, karate to korfball, and synchronized swimming to ski-jumping. This up-to-date and authoritative guide presents information sourced from leading experts and sports governing bodies around the world to give you the most comprehensive book on sports to ever hit the market.
Book Synopsis The athletes and athletic sports of Scotland, including bagpipe playing and dancing by : William M'Combie Smith
Download or read book The athletes and athletic sports of Scotland, including bagpipe playing and dancing written by William M'Combie Smith and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Individual and Mass Athletics by : Seward Charle Staley
Download or read book Individual and Mass Athletics written by Seward Charle Staley and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stag's Leap written by Sharon Olds and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2012 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A poignant sequence of poems traces the evolution of a divorce while exploring themes of love, sex, sorrow, memory and freedom as reflected by everyday familiarities and the poignancy of former lovers parting, in a collection by the National Book Critics Circle Award-winning author of The Dead and the Living.
Download or read book Suicide written by John Bateson and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An urgent call to action on a rising—and preventable—trend. Each year in the United States alone, nearly 50,000 individuals die by suicide; more than 1.2 million others attempt it. John Bateson, former executive director of a suicide prevention center, examines this national tragedy from multiple angles while debunking common myths, sharing demographic data, and identifying risk factors and warning signs. Suicide provides essential information about the current landscape surrounding suicide in the United States as well as strategies to prevent further tragedy. Bateson emphasizes that the rise in suicide and attempted suicide is not only a mental health issue affecting individuals but also an urgent problem for society at large. He discusses suicide in parks, prisons, and the military, as well as assisted suicide, suicide by cop, and murder-suicide. In particular, he details the stark relationship among guns, drugs, jump sites, and suicide, focusing on one of the most effective ways to prevent suicide—restricting access to lethal means. In addition to presenting practical information for identifying people at risk of suicide, Bateson details important steps that individuals, businesses, and the government can take to end this public health problem.
Book Synopsis Sam Patch, the Famous Jumper by : Paul E. Johnson
Download or read book Sam Patch, the Famous Jumper written by Paul E. Johnson and published by Hill and Wang. This book was released on 2004-06-16 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true history of a legendary American folk hero In the 1820s, a fellow named Sam Patch grew up in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, working there (when he wasn't drinking) as a mill hand for one of America's new textile companies. Sam made a name for himself one day by jumping seventy feet into the tumultuous waters below Pawtucket Falls. When in 1827 he repeated the stunt in Paterson, New Jersey, another mill town, an even larger audience gathered to cheer on the daredevil they would call the "Jersey Jumper." Inevitably, he went to Niagara Falls, where in 1829 he jumped not once but twice in front of thousands who had paid for a good view. The distinguished social historian Paul E. Johnson gives this deceptively simple story all its deserved richness, revealing in its characters and social settings a virtual microcosm of Jacksonian America. He also relates the real jumper to the mythic Sam Patch who turned up as a daring moral hero in the works of Hawthorne and Melville, in London plays and pantomimes, and in the spotlight with Davy Crockett—a Sam Patch who became the namesake of Andrew Jackson's favorite horse. In his shrewd and powerful analysis, Johnson casts new light on aspects of American society that we may have overlooked or underestimated. This is innovative American history at its best.
Download or read book Leap In written by Alexandra Heminsley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-07-04 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At once inspiring, hilarious, and honest, the new book from Alexandra Heminsley chronicles her endeavor to tackle a whole new element, and the ensuing challenges and joys of open water swimming. “It's a meditative act,” they said. But it was far from meditative for Alexandra Heminsley when yet another wave slammed into her face. It was survival. When she laced up her shoes in Running Like a Girl, all she had to do to become a runner was to get out there and run. But swimming was something else entirely. The water was all-consuming, confusing her every move, sabotaging every breath. Determined, Alexandra would learn to adapt, find new strengths, and learn to work with the water. She does not want to stand on the beach looking at the sea any longer. She wants to leap in. In doing so she will learn not just how to accept herself, but how to accept what lay beyond. Soon, she will be able to see water, anywhere in the world and sense not fear but adventure. She will dive into water as she hopes to dive into life. And it has nothing to do with being “sporty” or being the correct shape for a swimsuit. Open water swimming is currently one of the fastest growing sports in the world, and marathon swimming is the only sport where men and women do not race in separate categories. The water welcomes all who are willing and prepared to take part, and as Alexandra shows in her wondrous and funny book, not knowing how to do something is not necessarily a weakness—strength lies within the desire to learn. The time is now to leap in, and revel in what you thought was beyond you, discovering that it was only ever you holding you back.
Book Synopsis GMAT Official Guide 2018 Verbal Review: Book + Online by : GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council)
Download or read book GMAT Official Guide 2018 Verbal Review: Book + Online written by GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-06-19 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The only source of real GMAT questions from past exams"--Cover.
Book Synopsis The House Opposite by : J. Jefferson Farjeon
Download or read book The House Opposite written by J. Jefferson Farjeon and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The House Opposite" by J. Jefferson Farjeon. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book The Wide World Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
