E-books for Education, Action and Adventure
"A Brush With Darkness"
Few disabilities are more terrifying to imagine than the loss of one's sight. How fascinating, then, to read Lisa Fittipaldi's thoughtful memoir, in which she describes how blindness not only led her to a new career as an international artist but also enabled her to become a better friend, a more committed wife, and a happier person.
Lisa was 47 when, on her way to work one morning, the world suddenly went black. In gripping detail, she re-creates the frightening scene -- miraculously driving her car off the crowded highway, then waiting until her vision slowly returned. Numerous doctors' appointments and medical tests later, she received a grim diagnosis: She was suffering from Churg-Strauss Vasculitis, a disorder that would soon leave her permanently blind and hearing impaired.
A long period of denial followed -- during which she nearly set her house on fire -- and an even longer period of depression. But her husband's gift of a child's paint set opened a door that Lisa would never have otherwise "seen," as she discovered her ability to paint realistic images relying on her memory and her other senses, which grew more acute with each passing day. Today, Lisa Fittipaldi is a successful, world renowned international artist and lecturer and heads a foundation that helps vision- and hearing-impaired children. A memorable journey into self help and the world of creativity. (Spring 2005 Selection)
"Knitting Across America With a Big Poodle" is an amazing and inspirational story about a novice knitter who travels across America learning to knit. In the process she becomes involved with fellow knitters, discovering the people, places, patterns and interpersonal relationships that make knitters and knitting unique. Not the traditional how to book, this book details the vignettes of life of knitters, both humorous and sad, and from quirky to whimsical. Follow the friendships that have grown from this delightful cross country adventure. This adventure begins on the city docks in Charleston, South Carolina and takes the author from coast to coast discovering the wonderful world of knitting and the men and women who persue this craft with a passion.
"The Beaufort Factor" Paperback
For action adventure fans, a non stop, action packed thriller of conspiracy, corruption and deceit at the highest levels of Government.
Pete Wesson, a former NCIS Captain and now member of a clandestine U.S. Organization, is tasked by The Secretary of State to rescue the kidnapped CEO of the largest Oil Corporation in the World. The terrorists have captured the CEO's mega yacht and have threatened to destroy an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico should there be any attempt at rescue. On board the yacht is Pete Wesson's, ex CIA, lover tasked with guarding the CEO, Roger Beaufort.
Throughout the story there are many plot twists. Things are not quite what they appear to be. Who is Roger Beaufort and what role does the President and Secretary of State have in this affair? What are the terrorists really after, and why was there no ransom demand? Captain Wesson has to discover the answer to these questions as he tracks the mega yacht into the Gulf where the real action starts. Good guys, bad guys all become a jumble as Wesson pursues his objective from New Orleans to the Middle East before culminating in a dramatic finale in Dubai on New Years eve.
"The Art of Living Aboard a Boat"
It’s a dream to sail the seas, to cruise the coastal waters, to live aboard a boat and explore different port o’ calls. Maybe you are steering toward that dream. Maybe you’ve already purchased your first cruising craft, whether sail or motor, and are quickly learning those hand-on lessons that provide some of the best knowledge through experience. Yet boating is a costly venture, financially and physically, and new and novice boaters are quick to employ resources and knowledge through books and other boaters. Living Aboard and Cruising Under Power or Sail is a perfect primer for aspiring and new cruisers. It covers essential live aboard and cruising topics from selection to purchasing, shakedown cruises to long distance preparation, local lifestyles to high sea adventures.
Whether for sail or power, Al and Lisa Fittipaldi provide a broad and colorful portrayal of living aboard and cruising, identifying major elements and concerns for those new to the boating community. From paying local taxes to international entry, from traveling with pets to putting a family aboard through home-school, Living Aboard and Cruising Under Power or Sail provides a realistic account of what it really means to make that transition from land to sea. The book is detailed enough to give you the essential and humble enough to point you on to further resources.
"The Beaufort Factor"
The E-Bookversion of the highly acclaimed hard copy
"World Road Trips Panama"
Panama is the third book in the popular World Road Trip series. Panama is an insiders travel log on driving and traveling in the Country of Panama, San Blas Islands, Bocas del Toro, Bocquete and the Darien Gap. The author has lived in or traveled to more than 100 countries in the world and Panama reflects her unbiased insights and unique perspective. Panama is packed with history, culture and the authors unique perspectives on living and exploring in this marvelous country. This is an ideal travel guide for the independent traveler looking for the different experience.