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A Wall of White

The True Story of Heroism and Survival in the Face of a Deadly Avalanche

One of the most amazing survival stories ever told -- journalist Jennifer Woodlief's gripping account of the deadliest ski-area avalanche in North American history and the woman who survived in the face of incalculable odds. On the morning of March 31, 1982, the snow had already been falling at a record rate for four days at Alpine Meadows ski resort near Lake Tahoe, California. For the vacationers and employees at the resort, this day would change their lives forever. The unprecedented avalanche that day at Alpine Meadows was a once-in-a-lifetime catastrophe. Much like the nor'easter that bedeviled the fishermen in Sebastian Junger's The Perfect Storm, an unforeseeable confluence of natural events created the conditions for an unimaginable disaster -- and, in one woman's case, an astonishing ordeal of survival. Jennifer Woodlief movingly tells the story of the massive slab avalanche that killed seven and left one victim buried alive under the snow. In this freak event, millions of tons of snow roared into the ski area and beyond, engulfing unsuspecting vacationers as well as resort employees working in spite of the danger. At the center of this wrenching tale of nature's fury are ski patrolman Larry Heywood and his team, who heroically fought with the help of a search-and-rescue dog to save a twenty-two-year-old woman trapped for five days underneath the suffocating snow -- a tale of survival that is itself an exploration of the capacity of courage. Written with all the suspense of a thriller, A Wall of White is an inspiring story of a group of strangers brought together by an inconceivable calamity -- a testament to the unwavering dedication of a band of rebel rescuers, driven only by a commitment to saving lives, battling not just extreme conditions but seemingly impossible odds.

On his head he wore a gag ski pole that had been cut in half with each half
attached to a headband, so that it looked like he was skewered through the head
with the pole. Then he grabbed his head and groaned as if he was in pain,
grinned ...

The Wall on 7th Street

After learning of his parents' plans to divorce and moving with his mother and sister to a rough urban neighborhood, thirteen-year-old Toby and his new friend, a homeless man, become magically connected to an ancient Iroquois Indian hero and help the community stand up to a violent gang.

When Toby and Beth came by for her on the way to the lot, she was sitting on her
steps, a long pole across her knees. “What's the stick for?”Toby asked. Marcy
leaped to her feet, her dark eyes flashing and her corkscrew curls jouncing all
over ...

Over The Knee

This is the life story of a girl addicted to the sensual pleasures of spanking. A girl who feels compelled to manipulate and engineer situations in which older authority figures punish her, over their knees. Nexus Enthusiast publishes convincing and exciting literature, written by the devotee of a single fetish for the large number of enthusiasts of that same kink, the author is fully qualified and active participant of the S&M scene.

This is the life story of a girl addicted to the sensual pleasures of spanking.

Bridges of the World

An Illustrated History

"'Bridges of the world' brings together the most remarkable bridges ever built. From simple prehistoric causeways through to recent marvels of modern engineering, they are beautiful, often astonishing, inspiring and remarkably varied in their construction, use and purpose. 'Bridges of the world' includes an introductory essay on the history of bridge building and provides fascinating stories and details about where, when and why different bridges were constructed."--Back cover.

"'Bridges of the world' brings together the most remarkable bridges ever built.

Forget You

A sexy romance that fans of Simone Elkeles and Jamie McGuire will fall in love with… There's a lot Zoey would like to forget. Like how her father has knocked-up his twenty-four-year-old girlfriend. Like her mom's nervous breakdown. Like Doug, the darkly handsome bad boy, who taunts her at school… Worried that her life is becoming a complete mess, Zoey fights back the only way she knows how, by making sure that she's perfect - the perfect daughter, the perfect student and the perfect girlfriend to ultra-popular football player, Brandon. But then Zoey is in a car crash and can't remember anything about the night it happened. She should have been with Brandon, but he doesn't seem to know anything about the accident - and, more confusingly, doesn't seem to care. Only Doug, who saved her from the wreckage, has the answers Zoey so desperately needs, but he's the last person she wants to rely on, especially as he's acting like something happened between them that night. Which can't be true, can it? But with her thoughts full of Doug and strangely empty of Brandon, Zoey starts to question her feelings for the two boys and whether being perfect is more important than following your heart.

A sexy romance that fans of Simone Elkeles and Jamie McGuire will fall in love with… There's a lot Zoey would like to forget.

A Thru-Hiker's Heart

Tales of the Pacific Crest Trail

This book about hiking the spectacular 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail, was written by Ray Echols who was killed on the trail in May 2006. It is a humorous and philosophical adventure narrative, about the people and challenges of very long distance hiking. Photos by the author.

This book about hiking the spectacular 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail, was written by Ray Echols who was killed on the trail in May 2006.

An Introduction to Forensic Linguistics

Language in Evidence

From the accusation of plagiarism in The Da Vinci Code, to the infamous hoaxer in the Yorkshire Ripper case, the use of linguistic evidence in court and the number of linguists called to act as expert witnesses in court trials has increased rapidly in the past fifteen years. An Introduction to Forensic Linguistics: Language in Evidence provides a timely and accessible introduction to this rapidly expanding subject. Using knowledge and experience gained in legal settings – Malcolm Coulthard in his work as an expert witness and Alison Johnson in her work as a West Midlands police officer – the two authors combine an array of perspectives into a distinctly unified textbook, focusing throughout on evidence from real and often high profile cases including serial killer Harold Shipman, the Bridgewater Four and the Birmingham Six. Divided into two sections, 'The Language of the Legal Process' and 'Language as Evidence', the book covers the key topics of the field. The first section looks at legal language, the structures of legal genres and the collection and testing of evidence from the initial police interview through to examination and cross-examination in the courtroom. The second section focuses on the role of the forensic linguist, the forensic phonetician and the document examiner, as well as examining in detail the linguistic investigation of authorship and plagiarism. With research tasks, suggested reading and website references provided at the end of each chapter, An Introduction to Forensic Linguistics: Language in Evidence is the essential textbook for courses in forensic linguistics and language of the law.

Divided into two sections, 'The Language of the Legal Process' and 'Language as Evidence', the book covers the key topics of the field.

Not a Man, and Yet a Man (1877) Not a Man, and Yet a Man (1877)

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.

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politik asimilasi Orde Baru

Enactments of discriminative laws regarding with ethnic Chinese community of assimilation and integration during the New Order era in Indonesia.

Dipandang dari sudut organisasi Bakom PKB, langkah yang diambilnya tersebut
dalam bidang pendidikan ini jelas merupakan salah satu upaya dalam
menggarap porsi kerja seperti yang "ditugaskan" BKMC. Sedari awal Bakom
PKB sudah ...