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  Ninety-Day Wonder - How The Navy...

  Stephen Davenport

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  "What was I supposed to do with my B.A. in literature: gather the sailors around me just before taps and read Faulkner to them as they fell asleep?" 
  Ensign Stephen Davenport was the most severely under qualified of the Ninety-Day Wonders, the derisive term for commissioned officers in the Naval Reserve with only ninety days of training, all of which were on dry land. For his final navigation exam, he actually plotted a course that landed a fictional destroyer somewhere in the Sierra Mountains. Nevertheless, in in August of 1953, he reported to his first assignment aboard the USS Vermillion. He would be overseeing the First Division for training in amphibious landings. 
  Once on ship, Davenport quickly learned that while he held authority in title, respect was less easily learned. The First Division was manned by deckhands who could do things he had no idea how to do - like maneuvering a winch to drop a truck into a landing craft bobbing in the waves thirty feet below without killing the crew, or getting a landing craft on and off a beach through huge surf in the middle of winter. Davenport just called out orders --- and he didn't always feel confident in that either. He fell for dangerous pranks by the crew, permitted an inebriated sailor in his underwear to ride a horse up the gangway, and almost caused a collision at sea. Though he served for only two years, Davenport's time in the Naval Reserve was bizarre, incredible and absolutely unforgettable. 
  At times hilarious, other times scary, Ninety-Day Wonder is the riveting account of dangers, triumphs and fundamental lessons learned aboard ship by an inexperienced officer among far more experienced sailors.

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  HOOF BEATS - How Horses Shaped...

  William T. Taylor

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  Journey to the ancient past with cutting-edge science and new data to discover how horses forever altered the course of human history. 
   
     
    
  From the Rockies to the Himalayas, the bond between horses and humans has spanned across time and civilizations. In this archaeological journey, William T. Taylor explores how momentous events in the story of humans and horses helped create the world we live in today. Tracing the horse's origins and spread from the western Eurasian steppes to the invention of horse-drawn transportation and the explosive shift to mounted riding, Taylor offers a revolutionary new account of how horses altered the course of human history. 
   
    
    
  Drawing on Indigenous perspectives, ancient DNA, and new research from Mongolia to the Great Plains and beyond, Taylor guides listeners through the major discoveries that have placed the horse at the origins of globalization, trade, biological exchange, and social inequality. Hoof Beats transforms our understanding of both horses and humanity's ancient past and asks us to consider what our relationship with horses means for the future of humanity and the world around us.

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  Norway Travel Guide -...

  Captivating Travels

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  Unlock Norway's Best with an Easy-to-Follow Guide to Famous Places, Culture, and Hidden Gems
   
  Want to explore Norway but not sure where to start? This guide gives you everything you need for an amazing trip—whether you want to see famous landmarks or discover secret spots most people miss.
  
   Inside, you'll find: 
  
  - Over 80 pictures and maps to help you explore Norway. 
  - 25 QR codes to easily find places like the Royal Palace and Akershus Fortress on Google Maps. 
  - Famous landmarks and breathtaking sights you won't want to miss. 
  - Hidden gems like quiet villages and special places tourists don't know about. 
  - Fun facts about Norway's culture —from Vikings to local traditions. 
  - Simple Norwegian phrases to help you connect with locals and experience the culture more deeply. 
  - Simple travel plans to make your trip smooth and fun. 
  - Helpful tips on airports, food, and where to stay. 
  - And so much more! 
  
   Why This Book? 
  This book isn't just another travel guide—it's designed to make your trip easy and enjoyable. With clear maps, helpful QR codes, and simple travel plans, you'll spend less time stressing and more time discovering Norway's beauty.
  
  Whether you're new to traveling or an experienced explorer, this guide takes the guesswork out of your journey, helping you enjoy both well-known spots and hidden gems.
  
  From the stunning fjords to the rich history, this book helps you experience the best of Norway without getting overwhelmed. No matter your travel style, it's the perfect companion to make your adventure unforgettable.
  
  Whether it's your first visit or you're coming back, this guide will help you have the best adventure in Norway.
  
   Click "Add to Cart" now and start exploring! 

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  Vegas - A Memoir of a Dark Season

  John Gregory Dunne, Stephanie...

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  "In the summer of my nervous breakdown, I went to live in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada." So begins John Gregory Dunne's neglected classic of first-person writing, a mordant, deadpan, grotesque tale that blurs the line between autobiography and fiction, confession and reportage. 
   
   
   
  Panicked by his own mortality, despondent over his many failings as a writer and a man, Dunne leaves his wife and their three-year old child for the solitude of a crummy apartment off the Vegas Strip. There he plans to write an account of the city as he finds it; the book he ends up writing is "a fiction which recalls time both real and imagined." The remarkable central characters are Artha, a student at cosmetology college by day, a sex worker by night; Buster Mano, a private detective whose specialty is tracking down errant husbands; and Jackie Kasey, a lounge comic who opens for Elvis at $10,000 a night and wonders why he is still only a "semi-name." Pimps, bail bondsmen, parking-lot moguls, used-car tycoons, ex-jockeys, and women who look as if they had "spent a lifetime meeting guys in Vegas or Miami Beach or Louisville for the Derby": these are the people who wander through the lives of Artha, Buster, and Jackie—and, for a dark season, the life of the narrator. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Country Soul - Inspiring Stories...

  Cara Whitney, "Larry the Cable...

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  Is the path ahead unclear? Does life feel uncertain and full of worry and anxiety? Country Soul is filled with Scripture, stories, takeaways, and encouragement that will get your faith moving. Like many of us, Cara Whitney and her husband, Dan (Larry the Cable Guy), have experienced mountaintops and valleys in life. The good news they discovered along the way is that we don't have to go it alone. God's Word guides our steps, leading us through the ups and downs of our faith journey.   
  This book is filled with heartwarming stories--30 compelling journeys of faith about men and women from all walks of life who have turned heartaches into hope and setbacks into victory.   
  Most of the stories are drawn from ordinary everyday folks just like you: A Nebraska rancher who survived cancer and heart disease . . . and is now telling others how to break free from a far worse disease: sinA wounded warrior who found healing in Christ . . . not to mention a brand-new life! A coal miner's daughter who met Jesus in a West Virginia holler . . . and is committed to following Him to the ends of the earth  
  Refresh your soul as you rediscover that no matter how hard life gets, you can trust God. 
  Readers of Country Soul will also enjoy Cara Whitney's previous books, Unbridled Faith and Fields of Grace.

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  HR Approved Ways to Say Things I...

  Black Hiley

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  Tired of pretending to care during meetings that could’ve been emails?Ever fantasized about flipping your desk, walking out... and starting a quiet life selling smoothies on a beach? 
  Yeah. Same. 
  Welcome to your daily dose of office humor (HR-approved, of course… or maybe not). 
  This isn’t just another boring HR book full of empty productivity tips. 
  This audiobook is your safe space to laugh unfiltered at corporate madness — without ending up in an HR meeting. 
  Perfect for anyone who’s ever said “Sounds good!” while screaming inside. 
  Whether you’ve been counting down to Friday since Monday at 9:07 a.m., or you’ve already whispered “I quit” before lunch, this audiobook was made for you. 
  Inside, you’ll find a feast of work humor and adult humor that nails exactly what we all think but no one dares to say:Phrases to dodge work without sounding lazyEmail templates that say “absolutely not” but read like “of course!”Sarcastic translations of ridiculous corporate jargonTools to fake enthusiasm with styleA heartfelt tribute to the real office hero: the coffee machine 
  …and that’s just the beginning. What follows is a surprisingly relatable take on office life that’ll have you laughing out loud. 
  No profanity. No cheap jokes. Just satire, witty insights, and a funny, all-too-real look at the soap opera we call office life. 
  Sound familiar? Great. This is the HR approved break from the daily grind you deserve. 
  Whether you want humor for men, humor for women, or a little workplace grace to survive the professional chaos with dignity (and laughs), this audiobook has you covered. 
  Hit “Play” and laugh at what you can’t say out loud. 
  Because if you can’t quit just yet… at least you can enjoy it.

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