This book is for those who are not yet married and for those who are married and have contemplated an affair. Marriage used to be the reward we sought after graduation. Now, unless we choose carefully, it is more than likely to be a punishment. No matter how carefully one chooses his affairee, the outcome is more often punishment than reward. Whatever way you choose, go slowly. Keep in mind that being single is not so bad and is becoming more popular. That initial fondness or statement of ...

Mining haul roads are a critical component of surface mining infrastructure and the performance of these roads has a direct impact on operational efficiency, costs and safety. A significant proportion of a mine’s cost is associated with material haulage and well-designed and managed roads contribute directly to reductions in cycle times, fuel burn, tyre costs and overall cost per tonne hauled and critically, underpin a safe transport system.The first comprehensive treatise on minin...

This book is part of the "Wonder Island Boys" series, which follows the adventures of two young brothers, Ralph and Jack Rover, as they explore various islands and encounter exciting adventures. In "Treasures of the Islands," Ralph and Jack likely embark on a new journey, facing challenges, discovering treasures, and encountering interesting characters along the way.Roger Thompson Finlay's series is reminiscent of other adventure stories aimed at young readers, with its emphasis on explora...

"The Wonder Island Boys: Exploring the Island" is a children's adventure novel written by Roger Thompson Finlay. The book is part of "The Wonder Island Boys" series, which follows the adventures of two brothers, Jack and Mark Newcomb, who find themselves stranded on a deserted island after a shipwreck.In "Exploring the Island," the brothers continue their exploration of the mysterious island where they have become castaways. Throughout their adventures, they encounter wild animals, navigat...

The story follows the adventures of two young brothers, Ralph and Jack Rover, who find themselves shipwrecked on a remote and mysterious island. As they explore their new surroundings, they encounter various challenges, including wild animals, hostile natives, and strange phenomena.Throughout the series, Ralph and Jack embark on thrilling adventures, discovering hidden treasures, uncovering ancient mysteries, and facing danger at every turn. Along the way, they befriend allies, overcome ad...

"The Wonder Island Boys: The Mysteries of the Caverns" is a book written by Roger Thompson Finlay. It's part of a series known as "The Wonder Island Boys." In this particular installment, the young protagonists, Jack and Mark Newcomb, continue their adventures on a mysterious island where they've become castaways.In "The Mysteries of the Caverns," the Newcomb brothers explore underground caverns and encounter various challenges and mysteries along the way. As they delve deeper into the cav...

The nations of the Pacific Basin - in East and Southeast Asia, Australasia, the Pacific islands and the Americas - make up the world's largest economic zone, and its most culturally diverse region. In recent years its Asian 'Tiger Economies' have suffered economic collapse and unfinished business from the Cold War has produced continuing conflict and instability. The new edition of this pioneering book traces the postwar inter-relationships of all the rim and island nations. It gives a uni...

There’s a certain kind of lost a boy feels in this world without a father. Tim felt it. I felt it. And we realized our only way out would be together.In an openhearted memoir of faith on the fringe, Roger Thompson meditates on the life and premature death of his best friend and business partner, Tim Garrety, cofounder of Skate Street Ventura.Roger and Tim’s twenty-year friendship was forged in the surf and on the streets of 1980s California. Together they hazarded countless waves and every...

There’s a certain kind of lost a boy feels in this world without a father. Tim felt it. I felt it. And we realized our only way out would be together.In an openhearted memoir of faith on the fringe, Roger Thompson meditates on the life and premature death of his best friend and business partner, Tim Garrety, cofounder of Skate Street Ventura.Roger and Tim’s twenty-year friendship was forged in the surf and on the streets of 1980s California. Together they h...

D. Alexis Hart and Roger Thompson offer rich academic inquiry into the idea of “the veteran” as well as into ways that veteran culture has been fostered or challenged in writing classrooms, in writing centers, and in college communities more generally.For good reasons, the rise of veterans studies has occurred within the discipline of writing studies, with its interdisciplinary approach to scholarship, pedagogy, and community outreach. Writing faculty are often a p...

The incredible story of a lead singer's rise to fame and his crushing fall when he lost his singing voice, his career, and his marriage--and then found a new calling more in tune with God than he ever thought possible.Mark Stuart was the front man of popular Christian rock band, Audio Adrenaline, at a time when the Christian music scene exploded. Advancing from garage band to global success, the group sold out stadiums all over the world, won Grammy Awards, and eve...

Whitby is a beautiful fishing town on the North Yorkshire coast, best known for its fish and chip restaurants and its connections with the world’s most famous vampire – Dracula. But, did you know that Whitby has more secrets locked away among the narrow streets and beneath the tall cliffs? Why are Easter celebrations a result of a meeting in Whitby? What Whitby innovation kept people safe at sea until the invention of radar? Who or what is buried in the mysterious grave with the skulls and...