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The Great Train Robbery
"A nineteenth-century version of THE STING...Crichton fascinates us." THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW In teeming Victorian London, where lavish wealth and appalling poverty live side by side, Edward Pierce charms the most prominent of the well-to-do as he cunningly orchestrates the crime of the century. Who would suspect that a gentleman of breeding could mastermind the daring theft of a fortune in gold? Who could predict the consequences of making the extraordinary robbery aboard the pride of England's industrial era, the mighty steam locomotive? Based on fact, as lively as legend, and studded with all the suspense and style of a modern fiction master, here is a classic caper novel set a decade before the age of dynamite--yet nonetheless explosive.... .
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Body, Mind, And Sport: The Mind/Body Guide to Lifelong Fitness and Your Personal Best
Until recently, the effortless "Zone" of peak performance was only within the reach of serious athletes. Now, with Body, Mind, and Sport, anyone can reach the Zone, regardless of fitness level. Designed to accommodate a variety of individual fitness needs, the Body, Mind, and Sport program is split into two levels. Level 1 is for non-athletes who want to improve overall fitness; Level 2 is for those who want to train for competitive or recreational purposes. Your own unique mind-body type is taken into account to guide you in achieving your personal best without stress or strain. In this revised and updated edition of Body, Mind, and Sport, fitness expert and trainer John Douillard outlines a program in which your individual seasonal constitution-Winter, Spring, or Summer-determines what exercises or sports are best suited to your mind-body type and what foods you should eat for optimum results. Using the Body, Mind, and Sport approach you can decrease heart and breath rates while improving both fitness and performance. Dozens of world-class athletes, including Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King, have used John Douillard's expert breathing techniques, dietary recommendations, and seasonally balanced workouts. Now you can, too!.
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Serendipitous Outings Near New York City: On Foot in New Jersey, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania
For the discriminating walker with a taste for the unusual, Serendipitous Outings near New York City includes strolls in New Jersey, Long Island, the Hudson River Valley, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania as well as a special section for birders These walks meander through woodland gorges; among wildflowers; into deserted villages; along lakes, rivers, and the ocean; and to a historic cemetery. Selected outings are for those with specific interests: There are mushroom forays, walks among fragrant herbs (especially, but not only, for the blind and handicapped), total fitness trails, vineyard and apple-picking walks, and a walk amid an amazing sculpturescape. Each entry includes the authors' recommended time for a visit (it's not always spring!), directions, and ideas of other outings in the area. All walks are within the abilities of the average family, and some are easier. For walkers of every description--from experienced hikers to leisure-time strollers--this book is the perfect guide to outdoor adventures close to the City. .
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When the Sun Goes Down: A Serendipitous Guide to Planning Your Own Funeral
A surprisingly delightful book on planning that final celebration of your life “The problem addressed in Betty Breuhaus’s practical and amusing book is: If you don’t plan your own funeral, someone else will...It’s hard to write breezily about such a dark topic, but When the Sun Goes Down succeeds, marvelously.” Alex Beam, Boston Globe columnist WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN Are you ready to define your own dignity and creatively plan the final celebration of your life? When the Sun Goes Down: A Serendipitous Guide to Planning Your Own Funeral Author Betty Breuhaus asks you to open your heart and mind to one of life’s inescapable sure things as she offers an in-depth guide to planning a personalized funeral. In an inviting and engaging manner, she combines humor, anecdotes, and quotes throughout as she teaches you to take charge and devise a personal plan that will not only honor your memory, but also inspire all who attend your celebration to live a fuller and more meaningful life. “...a heartfelt and informative guide that covers the details of end-of life planning and is interspersed with wisdom, humor and zest.” Paula K. Rauch M.D. Director, MGH Cancer Center Parenting Program Massachusetts General Hospital “No one is going to the grave with their music inside of them if Betty Breuhaus has her way...it is a must-read for everyone who is going to die.” Bill Bates, President, Life Appreciation Seminars Visit: www.whenthesun.com “Be it a birthday, an anniversary, a graduation, or a full moon, gather those you love and celebrate with them.” ...the author and friends at a Full Moon Party .
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Serendipitous Conversations with God: How to Achieve True Mystic Experiences - Without Noticing
Access real spiritual connections!Real Evidence of spiritual connections between people and with God, the Great Spirit are presented to offer hope and inspiration to a troubled world. These concepts may be applied by anyone of any faith. The answers are all around you. Start to recognize the mystic within you. It's so easy and so obvious, you won't know how you've missed it! "God is constantly showing us evidence of himself. The miracles are at hand. Don't abandon God and the spiritual aspect of who you are, simply because religion has turned you off. The truth is so subtle that it is elusive. You may very well find the truth in the flicker of the campfire, the beat of a drum or the touch of another person.".
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Think outside of the Square: HONCAD's serendipitous journey into Square USA's circle of vendors, and then its efforts to remake itself offer valuable lessons ... An article from: Hawaii Business
This digital document is an article from Hawaii Business, published by Thomson Gale on December 1, 2003. The length of the article is 2504 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation DetailsTitle: Think outside of the Square: HONCAD's serendipitous journey into Square USA's circle of vendors, and then its efforts to remake itself offer valuable lessons for any company.(Richard Lewis)(Interview) Author: David K. Choo Publication:Hawaii Business (Magazine/Journal) Date: December 1, 2003 Publisher: Thomson Gale Volume: 49 Issue: 6 Page: S4(4) Article Type: Interview Distributed by Thomson Gale.
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