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  The Trans-Atlantic Railroad

  Brian Allan Skinner

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  Recently widowed Conor McGuile acquires an antique railcar which he restores and outfits with all the comforts of home. He learns the caboose is haunted by an Indian warrior unjustly accused of robbing a bank courier of a fortune in gold. Conor determines to right the wrong and restore the brave’s reputation.Accompanied by his best friend Néall, the pair set sail for New York from Ireland aboard Conor’s Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe caboose. Conor intends to visit his grandson Cormac (Mack) in the American Southwest, in New Mexico. The journey across the Atlantic Ocean takes a harrowing two months, during which time the friends land on a fantastic mid-ocean seamount. The sole inhabitant of The Unknown Island reveals astounding secrets and incredible coincidences that will affect Conor and Néall for years to come.Once in the New World, Néall, reconciled with his wife, returns home to Derry, Northern Ireland, while McGuile travels across America. He encounters a trainload of interesting characters, from a runaway bride who reminds Conor of his deceased wife to a ten-year-old boy who wants to adopt the old man as his grandfather.Conor’s grandson and his companion, Pedro, abandoned by their parents as teenagers, live in a dilapidated adobe house in Cold Beer, New Mexico. Conor spends a good while disciplining the boys and repairing their tumbledown abode. At last, convinced that the young men are “flying straight,” McGuile, homesick, returns to Ireland where the final pieces of his life fall neatly into place and he realizes the beneficial effects he has had upon all whom he met.

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  In Our Truck and Camper We...

  Larry D. Oliverson

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  In the heart of America's vast wilderness, two men and a loyal dog embark on a journey that goes beyond the physical terrain they travel across. Jim Hanson, a seasoned auto mechanic, and his best friend Ted Jones, a ruggedly charming "bad boy," pack up Jim's trusty Ford Bronco and head into the northern mountains for a weekend of camping. But this trip is more than just an escape from their city lives. It's a journey through the maze of memories, dreams, and the enduring bond of friendship. As they drive through the challenges of the wild, from unexpected encounters with bears to the simple joy of sitting around a campfire, they reflect on their pasts and confront the realities of their future. In our Truck and Camper, We Traveled to the States is a memoir, a tale of adventure, resilience, and self-discovery. Through vivid storytelling, Larry D. Oliverson captures the essence of friendship and the unyielding spirit of those who seek solace in nature's embrace.

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  Kentucky Bourbon - The Essential...

  Susan Reigler, Julian Van Winkle...

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  Raise your glass to the liquid bounty of the Bluegrass State with this lavish, comprehensive companion. 
   
  Celebrate Kentucky bourbon, from Angel's Envy and Buffalo Trace to Willett and Woodford Reserve, by exploring the history of the drink, its heritage, influence, and how production affects what you taste in the glass. Each chapter of this volume profiles one distillery, featuring engaging stories of its origins, evolution, and initiatives for the future. Tasting notes for recommended bottles include popular favorites and worthy splurges so you can learn more about your preferred drams and discover exciting new expressions to try. Capsule biographies illuminate the achievements of distillers and other colorful characters. Meticulously researched, this thorough compendium also highlights must-visit events and attractions near the distilleries, allowing you to plan a pilgrimage or relive the experience of a lifetime. Kentucky Bourbon will help you enjoy the crown jewel of the commonwealth in all its splendor.

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  Deconstructing the Mind of Fire

  Sherif Khaled

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  Deconstructing the Mind of Fire 
  Deconstructing the Mind of Fire is a deep journey into the hidden architecture that governs fire—not as mere flames, but as an independent mind with behavior, logic, and a strategy of expansion. This work reveals how fire makes decisions inside complex environments such as aircraft, hotel structures, and airports, and how its behavior shifts according to subtle variables that many fail to detect. 
  In this book, the “mind of fire” is broken down into its fundamental layers: 
   the spark of birth, 
   the moment of explosion, 
   the spreading mind, 
   the deceptive mind, 
   and the concealed mind. 
   You will discover how a professional commander confronts a fire that is not just burning matter, but an intelligent adversary—one that forgives those who understand it and punishes those who underestimate it. 
  Deconstructing the Mind of Fire is not merely an explanation of fire; it is a complete restructuring of how we think about combustion. It transforms every firefighting commander into a consciousness analyst, a signal reader, and a decision-maker who stays ahead of the flames by seconds—seconds that may change the fate of lives.

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  So Much S'more To Do

  Becky Rasmussen

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  Ever thought about making your s'more into a toasted gourmet masterpiece? This book will show you there is so much s'more to the delicious campfire staple. With over 50 easy variations to the original, it's time to take your same old s'more and kick it up a notch!55 different s'more recipesS'more recipes for adults onlyPages to record your own s'more recipes

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  The Simple Art of Japanese...

  Yoko Takenami

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  Create beautiful gifts, stationery and decorations that incorporate the elegant, centuries-old art of Japanese calligraphy.
   
  Developed since the sixth century, practised by the royal elite and Buddhist scholars, and packed with spiritual meaning, Japanese calligraphy has its own style: simple, elegant and gentle. Starting with a history section that illuminates thousands of years of calligraphy with inspiring examples, the core of the book is a clear step-by-step guide to creating stunning calligraphy. The 15 projects, from a greetings card to painting calligraphy motifs on river pebbles and linen hangings, represent authentic uses of Japanese scripts. The combination of simple strokes and meaningful characters that makes up each of these unique projects means you can create artworks that will give you and your loved ones truly enduring results. A clear materials section shows you exactly what you need to start, while the comprehensive techniques chapter demonstrates how to hold the brush, create characters and write pieces. Also included are 100 of the most popular Western first names, plus a series of greetings, sentiments and poems, including haikus and Zen proverbs, so you can personalise your projects.

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