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Robert Carr

    Corby Falls
    Amaranth
    Those Terrible First Hours
    Lost and Found, or, An Autobiography of Robert Carr, the Reformed Drunkard, of Castleford; With a Preface by the Rev. J. S. Balmer; 96
    Periodical Catalogue of American Trees, Shrubs, Plants, and Seeds, Cultivated and for Sale at the Bartram Botanic Garden, Near Philadelphia
    How To Be Amazing! A Manifesto: 42 Ways To Live A More Meaningful Life
    • Do you ever think about what you believe in?Are your ideas truly your own, or are they someone else's?Daily, we are bombarded with advertisements, news, and social media diatribes. We're encouraged to consume and pushed to distraction-all at the expense of thinking for ourselves. Our constant need for external validation has led us to compromise our values and allowed us to stagnate as individuals.But, how much progress could we make if we set goals, stopped procrastinating, and finished what we started? What could we accomplish if we reclaimed the importance of introspection and self-improvement?In HOW TO BE AMAZING!, author Robert Carr will show you how to discover meaning in a chaotic world. From journaling to mid-day walks to cooking your own meals, Robert Carr lays out 42 ideas on how to make your life more amazing.

      How To Be Amazing! A Manifesto: 42 Ways To Live A More Meaningful Life
    • Those Terrible First Hours

      • 438pagine
      • 16 ore di lettura

      The book reflects on the contrast between the selfless characters of classic cartoons like Scooby-Doo and Johnny Quest and the current political landscape, suggesting a prevalent self-interest among leaders. It expresses hope in Christ while critiquing media portrayals of figures like Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, arguing that both are inadequately understood and criticized. The author fears that no matter who wins political office, they will ultimately resemble the ineffectiveness of Herbert Hoover, highlighting a sense of disillusionment with contemporary politics.

      Those Terrible First Hours
    • The collection features poems that explore complex emotions such as terror, longing, and infidelity, all infused with a lyrical tenderness. Carr's writing combines raw audacity with musicality, creating pieces that both disturb and soothe the reader. Each poem serves as a small offering, akin to the amaranth figurine shared in the Aztec festival, revealing the intricacies of the human heart. This debut showcases the poet's skillful ability to navigate themes of suffering and humor, leaving a lasting impact on even the most casual reader.

      Amaranth
    • The novel is set in a small village, Corby Falls. Miles Rueda has lived for years in Toronto. His personal life is knotty, is divorced, has an ironic teenage daughter who lives with his remarried ex-wife but reluctantly shares weekends with him. Miles loves his daughter and his ex-wife intends to take her to Europe for several years. Miles realizes that something he's seen as a child many years earlier in Corby Falls was most likely a prelude to murder. All the evidence now points to the recently deceased Dr. Biranek, a former neighbour and prominent township resident. Miles reveals his suspicions of this murder to a group of friends The result of this revelation triggers unexpected consequences. A huge bequest left by Dr. Biranek to the township hospital is threatened and the largest employer in town is likely to close its doors. Miles fears for his own safety as well as his daughter's safety. He recognizes that he is the cause and also center of these emerging problems . What to do?

      Corby Falls
    • Ein deutscher Flugkapitän wird während der Wirren des Bürgerkrieges in Angola statt geplanter Versorgungsflüge zu Munitionsflügen verpflichtet. Er verliebt sich dort in eine einheimische Schönheit. Aber schon nach einigen Wochen wird seine viermotorige Maschine abgeschossen. Nach einer Notlandung kehrt er wieder nach Deutschland zurück. Nach einer gefährlichen Überführung über den Pazifik und Drogenflügen in Somalia kommt er in den Kongo und trifft seine ehemalige Geliebte wieder, die ihm inzwischen einen Sohn geboren hatte. Nach Einsätzen für eine Umwelt-Organisation kommt er wieder nach Angola, wo er aber verhaftet wird. Mit Hilfe ehemaliger Freunde kann er flüchten und versucht sich zu seiner Freundin und seinem Sohn durchzuschlagen.

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