Mark Owen
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English
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For the first time anywhere, the first-person account of the planning and execution of the Bin Laden raid from a Navy Seal who confronted the terrorist mastermind and witnessed his final moments
From the streets of Iraq to the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips in the Indian Ocean, and from the mountaintops of Afghanistan to the third floor of Osama Bin Laden's compound, operator Mark Owen of the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Development Group—commonly
...3) Impact
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English
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"We've found something here, something game-changing..."
The explosion at the International Space Station (ISS) forever changed the direction of inventor Tamarind Chase's life. His life mission was to mine asteroids, but when the accident triggers an expanding debris field it strands the scientists at Moonbase Verity including the friend that once saved his life. He must find a way to rescue them and empower the secret they have discovered.
"Impact"...
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English
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Somatic Exercises for Beginners: Transform Your Life in 30 Days with Personalized Exercises for Body and Mind
Embark on a transformative journey that bridges the gap between body and mind with "Somatic Exercises for Beginners." This guide is your first step towards a more connected, grounded, and harmonious life. Designed for individuals at the beginning of their somatic wellness path, this book offers a simple yet profound program that can be...
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English
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In today's fast-paced world, the quest for well-being and mindfulness has never been more crucial. "Integrating Somatic Practices with Daily Life: A Modern Approach to Healing and Mindfulness" offers a transformative guide to embedding the principles of body awareness and mindful movement into the fabric of everyday life. This book serves as a bridge between traditional somatic healing methods and contemporary lifestyle, making ancient wisdom accessible...
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English
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The Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder Family Roadmap" is an essential guide for families facing the challenges of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD). This compassionate and comprehensive book serves as a beacon of hope, offering a blend of storytelling, practical exercises, and expert insights to support families on their journey toward resilience and connection.
Navigating the often complex path of DMDD, from the initial diagnosis...
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English
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Examines the mission that killed Osama Bin Laden, details the selection and training process for one of the most elite units in the military, and describes previously unreported missions that illustrate the life and work of a SEAL and the evolution of the team after the events of September 11.
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Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Edition
Large print ed.
Physical Desc
381 p. (large print), [16] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the mission that killed Osama Bin Laden, details the selection and training process for one of the most elite units in the military, and describes previously unreported missions that illustrate the life and work of a SEAL and the evolution of the team after the events of September 11.
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Publisher
Dreamscape Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (23 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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A video picture book that presents a heartwarming homage to Mister Rogers, following his story through childhood and celebrating him while also encouraging viewers to carry on his legacy of kindness. Includes additional biographical information as well as author and illustrator notes.
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Publisher
Penguin Audio
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
Unabridged.
Physical Desc
6 sound discs (6 hr., 30 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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An account of the most personally meaningful missions from Owen's thirteen years as a SEAL, including the moments in which he learned the most about himself and his teammates, in both success and failure.
11) Scarlet ibis
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Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2015.
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Paperback edition.
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203 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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English
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Red and Scarlet dream of one day flying across the ocean to Trinidad, where thousands of scarlet ibis fill the sky. When they're split up and sent to live with different foster families, Scarlet resolves to do whatever it takes to get her brother back. A beautiful and deeply moving new story from the acclaimed author of Sky Hawk.
12) Missing daughter
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English
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When their daughter disappears, the Lane family does everything they can to find her until a twist shocks everyone and plunges the family deep into a world of secrets.
13) The lying house
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English
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"Lisa Taylor had friends, family and a job she loved back in Cleveland. But when her husband, Jeff, lands the promotion of a lifetime, she gives it all up to stand by him. Their whirlwind move to Miami feels like an adventure, their idyllic new neighborhood the perfect place to start a family. But their dreams are shattered when a stranger breaks into their house, holding a knife to Lisa's throat before Jeff can chase him off. Suddenly, every sacrifice...
14) The piazza tales
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English
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The Piazza Tales (1856) is a collection of short stories by American writer Herman Melville. Before publication, five of its six stories appeared in Putnam's Monthly during a period of productivity with which Melville sought to achieve popular success as a writer of literary fiction. After the failure of his novels Moby-Dick (1851) and Pierre: or, The Ambiguities (1852), Melville struggled to find a publisher who would accept his work, and contemporary...
15) The Piazza
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English
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Don Benito faltered; then, like some somnambulist suddenly interfered with, vacantly stared at his visitor, and ended by looking down on the deck. He maintained this posture so long, that Captain Delano, almost equally disconcerted, and involuntarily almost as rude, turned suddenly from him, walking forward to accost one of the Spanish seamen for the desired information. But he had hardly gone five paces, when with a sort of eagerness Don Benito invited...
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English
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Sponsorship is a rich and enduring part of tradition of Alcoholics Anonymous. Twelve Step Sponsorship delivers both the theory and practice-how to do it and why-in a clear, step-by-step presentation. Written by the author of Getting Started in AA, a widely acclaimed guide for the newcomer to the program of AA, this book is the first truly comprehensive look at sponsorship, a role recovering people benefit from both as sponsees and ultimately as sponsors....
17) The Bell-Tower
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English
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Considered to be the least characteristic of Melville's stories, somewhat resembling the work of Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe, "The Bell-Tower" is a dark literary work that explores, though never fully reveals, its central mystery. An eccentric artist and architect dreams up plans for a magnificent bell tower. After receiving approval from the city, he happily begins construction. When city residents begin to notice strange occurrences...
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English
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Screens connect us 24/7 - and we've never been lonelier. Screens let us post, surf, text and shoot imaginary foes — but we're losing our ability to function in the real world. As a result, young adults are experiencing an epidemic of anxiety, isolation and even suicide. Bestselling author David Murrow show us how to master our screen time — and return our focus to the things that really matter. The book explains and diagnoses the screen problem...
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English
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Chosen for inclusion in William Evans Burton's Cyclopediae of Wit and Humor of 1857, with an illustration by Henry Louis Stephens, "The Lightning-Rod Man" was the one Melville tale to be available throughout his lifetime, thanks to reissues of this volume. More a parable than a character-driven story, The Lightning-rod man is a charlatan who tries to profit by selling fearful people lightning rods during thunderstorms. The narrator has a difficult...
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In Matthew 24, after Jesus gave His disciples a profound, detailed description of what will happen prior to His second coming, He urged them to "keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come" (verse 42). So as we seek to follow His commands today, what are we to watch for?
Foreshadows explores 12 major trends that point toward Jesus' ever-nearing return-and that illuminate how God's faithfulness, wisdom, and sovereignty are...