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Funny quotes are great; they allow us to take a quick break, relax, and take life a bit easier. And who doesn’t need those in today’s hectic life? Whether you are looking for an innovative way to cheer yourself up and deal with the daily stresses, stay focused and motivated, or simply trying to find a fantastic gift for a friend or a loved one, 500 Funny Quotes for Women could be a perfect choice!

In the scorching oven of Helmand Province, Afghanistan, the roots of an incredible bond between two Marine squad leaders are forged in the flames of combat. Marines are dying, things are messed up with command, and new forces led by a veteran Taliban leader have returned to the area of operations. Making things worse, the Taliban have smuggled in from Iran a new weapons system previously NEVER seen in Afghanistan. These two squad leaders -- Sergeant Morgan and Corporal Dean -- are about to face the biggest test of their lives. Orders from above will clash with realities on the ground. And ...

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and emotional wellness through 23 easy-to-follow steps, each crafted to gently guide you towards a more mindful and fulfilling life. From the basics of understanding mindfulness to the art of applying it in various aspects of your day, this book covers it all.

The ability of the US Navy to fight and win a protracted war in the Pacific was not solely the result of technology, tactics, or leadership. Naval aviation maintenance played a major role in the US victory over Japan in WWII. The naval war against Japan did not achieve sustained success until enough aircraft technicians were available to support the high tempo of aviation operations that fast carrier task force doctrine demanded.

Punk rock is more than a genre. It's an attitude, an outlook, and the fastest, loudest form of personal expression possible. In each episode of The Punk Rock Chronicles Podcast, hosts Stan Mueller, Rob Imlay AKA Bob the Bastard and Chris Tjernagel discuss all things punk rock with the people that live it: from musicians of the past, present, and future, to others who have influenced the scene in various ways. For those looking to take a deep dive into punk rock's rich history or keep up with what's going on in the current scene, this podcast is for you.

This biography is the very first in-depth telling of the life of New Mexico’s celebrated cowboy poet, S. Omar Barker. He was an amazing man who became not only widely known but greatly admired and loved. He managed to achieve that status even though he seldom left his beloved retreat in the mountains of northern New Mexico. His secret was that he made his living through his mailbox. Writing in virtual isolation, Omar sold his poetry, articles and novels to many different publishers. That was from 1926 until his death in 1985. This biography contains 50 complete poems of his, but it is ...

Coursing through the Atlantic Ocean is a powerful current with a force 300 times that of the mighty Amazon. Ulanski explores the fascinating science and history of this sea highway known as the Gulf Stream, a watery wilderness that stretches from the Caribbean to the North Atlantic. Spanning both distance and time, Ulanski's investigation reveals how the Gulf Stream affects and is affected by every living thing that encounters it--from tiny planktonic organisms to giant bluefin tuna, from ancient mariners to big-game anglers.

A sojourn in their idyllic homeworld has left Stryke and the Wolverines lacking purpose. So when an opportunity for bloodletting appears, Stryke seizes it. Utilizing mysterious artifacts, the Wolverines are transported to Acurial, a world where the indigenous Orc population is cruelly subjugated by human invaders. Upon their arrival, Stryke's band joins with Acurial's emerging resistance movement.

The competition is fierce in the nonprofit world, even when competing in different spaces. This book will explore the signature ways nonprofits reinforce their purpose and stand out in a crowded marketplace, whether it is an extra level of recognition for key donors, a special incentive designed to keep their best employees, or something simple like a luncheon to recognize volunteers or highest fundraisers. If you work at a nonprofit, we hope this book will help you deliver “a little extra” to your stakeholders.

TWO HEROES—THREE WORLDS IN CHAOS! The Rift, an inter-dimensional wormhole connecting many worlds, can be traversed only through the power of the mind. And the only person on Earth who can manipulate it is John Cameron, new artist at the Fantasy Factory, a comic-book company headed by legendary mogul Harry Sturdley. When Cameron transports to Earth a group of twenty-foot-tall giants from another world, Sturdley gets them under contract to star in a series of comics. But the giants have their own malevolent agenda, and when they attempt to kill John Cameron, all hell breaks loose. Wounded, ...

Ten Essentials for New Christians provides you as a new believer with clear and enriching next steps in your walk with the Lord. As authors Stan Jantz and Bruce Bickel tell the story about God's love, they help you understand the life God wants you to live, both before God and with others.

Funny quotes are great. They allow us to take a quick break, relax, and live life a bit easier. And who doesn’t need those in today’s hectic life? Whether you are looking for an innovative way to cheer yourself up and deal with the daily stresses, stay focused, and motivated, or simply trying to find a fantastic gift for a friend or a loved one, 500 Funny Quotes for Men is the perfect choice.

In his intimate and captivating introduction, Stan Lee introduces us to a new universe, Stan Lee’s Alliances: A Trick of Light.

Want to come in a good mood instantly? Need some funny and uplifting quotes with many of the truisms from our everyday lives? Looking for a gift that everyone likes? Then, Laughter Is the Best Medicine is your perfect choice! Funny quotes are great; they allow us to take a quick break, relax, and take life a bit easier. And who doesn’t need those in today’s hectic life?

Col. Sidney Mashbir so embraced the Japanese language and culture, that he achieved a closer intimacy with Emperor Hirohito than any Westerner. In spite of Mashbir and his Japanese allies' courageous, peace-keeping efforts, World War II erupted. Mashbir was then forced to take a pivotal role in defeating Japan, a nation and its people whom he had so befriended.

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Jet Pioneer: A Fighter Pilot's Memoir is the remarkable story of Major General Carl G. Schneider's 32-year US Air Force career. Beginning in 1946 as a newly enlisted AAF private, he rose through the ranks to become a two star general - an accomplishment very few men in American history have ever achieved. This audiobook is a fascinating look into the unprecedented career of a jet fighter pilot who flew 100 combat missions in Korea and served in Vietnam flying combat missions with the VNAF.

Fourteen-years-old Kathy and 47 other teenagers are trapped at a summer camp in the Sierra Nevada Mountains by a mysterious brown fog covering the Earth. The adult counselors are missing. Civilization has collapsed and danger lurks. Can they survive the fog and build a new life? Old attitudes linger, but institutions like marriage and justice face new challenges.

Why write a humorous history book? Well, I've always enjoyed reading history. And I liked telling stories and jokes in my sermons and public speeches. When I did a morning talk show on KSNY radio in Snyder, Texas, I told many jokes each day, and I enjoyed the audience reaction. But it was when I got into writing and publicly reciting my cowboy poetry and stories face-to-face, before live audiences that I was reminded of how good it makes a person feel to bring cheer into another person's heart. In addition, there is now scientific proof that laughter is truly good medicine. It helps to put ...

Rationing: It’s a word and idea that people often loathe and fear. Health care expert Henry Aaron has compared mentioning the possibility of rationing to "shouting an obscenity in church". Yet societies in fact ration food, water, medical care, and fuel all the time, with those who can pay the most getting the most. As Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen has said, the results can be "thoroughly unequal and nasty". In Any Way You Slice It, Stan Cox shows that rationing is not just a quaint practice restricted to World War II memoirs and 1970s gas station lines. Instead, he persuasively argues that rationing is a vital concept for our fragile present.