David Hunt
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Publisher
Schwartz Books Pty. Ltd
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
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First there was Girt. Now comes ...
True Girt
In this side-splitting sequel to his best-selling history, David Hunt transports us to the Australian frontier.
This was the Wild South, home to hardy pioneers, gun-slinging bushrangers, directionally challenged explorers, nervous Indigenous people, Caroline Chisholm and sheep. Lots of sheep.
True Girt introduces Thomas Davey, the hard-drinking Tasmanian...
True Girt
In this side-splitting sequel to his best-selling history, David Hunt transports us to the Australian frontier.
This was the Wild South, home to hardy pioneers, gun-slinging bushrangers, directionally challenged explorers, nervous Indigenous people, Caroline Chisholm and sheep. Lots of sheep.
True Girt introduces Thomas Davey, the hard-drinking Tasmanian...
Author
Publisher
Schwartz Books Pty. Ltd
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
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Girt. No word could better capture the essence of Australia . . .
In this hilarious history, David Hunt reveals the truth of Australia's past, from megafauna to Macquarie - the cock-ups and curiosities, the forgotten eccentrics and Eureka moments that have made us who we are.
Girt introduces forgotten heroes like Mary McLoghlin, transported for the crime of 'felony of sock', and Trim the cat, who beat a French monkey to become the first
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Aimed at visitors and residents alike, this companion to the history of Preston is an indispensable reference guide to the long, varied and sometimes surprising story of the city. Essential information on the people, places and events that played key roles in the story is presented in a convenient A to Z format. Famous and notorious individuals are portrayed here, dramatic, sometimes tragic events are remembered, and familiar local myths and legends...
4) Terror Red
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English
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What have we been afraid of since 9/11? In Terror Red, Colonel David Hunt gives us a frighteningly realistic look at what could be the next major terrorist assault.
Colonel David Gibson is a recently retired Special Operations Officer. Together with political consultant Christina Marchetti, he must take down a terrorist organization bent on hijacking planes, blowing up cities, and much more. Their pursuit of these heavily financed, ruthlessly trained...
5) Without Fear
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English
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Southern Afghanistan, 2005. NATO forces are battling the Taliban across Kandahar Province. In a terrifying twist, the rebels unearth a tactical nuclear bomb lost in the final days of the Soviet occupation. The years buried in the sand have damaged it, so the Taliban seeks the help of al Qaeda to secure replacement parts through its contacts in Saudi Arabia, the Opium Cartel, and the Russian Mafia. Doing so, however, inadvertently alerts the Americans,...
6) Civil Love
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English
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Rachel is a widow during the Civil War who holds the South responsible for her husband's death. When a wounded enemy soldier takes refuge in her barn, Rachel reluctantly helps him. As she gets to know him more, she realizes she must protect him from the dangerous men pursuing him, and discovers a courage she didn't know she had - the courage to love again.
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The Pilgrimage: Book 2 Secrets of the Star Stone Society As Comet Swarm Hydra gets closer to earth, time is running out. Professor Josiah Craft and his team must extend their search even farther back in time if they are to learn the critical secret that may hold the key to earth's survival. However, panic is rising globally and cooperation between clashing civilizations is critical if the world is to have a future. Professor Craft and his colleagues...
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A comet swarm threatens earth, will clashing civilizations join forces in time to survive? Join Professor Josiah Craft who uncovers a stone with secret powers and follow him and his team as they travel back in time to learn that the stone has secrets that might hold the answer to saving the earth from disaster. Enjoy the wild ride! Love the Akita! "The Star Stone, The Chair, & The Dog" Book 1 Secrets of the Star Stone Society, is an action thriller...
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In today's busy world, we may fail to realize that our need for friendship is as vital and important as our basic needs for food, air, and water. However, thanks to the high-stress environments people currently live in, they are now starting to realize how important friendship is to a healthy and full life. This book shows readers how to open the flow of friendship in their lives by learning to be friends. It offers activities that have proven helpful...
11) Greater
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Well Go USA
Language
English
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Brandon Burlsworth is perhaps the greatest walk-on in the history of college football. Brandon had always dreamed of playing for the Arkansas Razorbacks, but was considered too short and too fat to play Division I. However, Brandon took a risk and walked on in 1994. Written off by fellow teammates and coaches, Brandon displayed dogged determination in the face of staggering odds, and proved every one who had ever doubted him wrong.
13) Greater
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English
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A true story of Arkansas Razorbacks walk-on offensive lineman Brandon Burlsworth (Christopher Severino). Devoutly Christian and ridiculed for his portly appearance, Burlsworth defies the odds to make the Razorbacks' squad in 1994, and ultimately develops into an All-American player and top NFL prospect.
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This horror film takes its inspiration from the "Ted the Caver" urban legend about a spelunker who makes a horrifying discovery in a subterranean cavern. In this version, two estranged brothers mourning the recent death of their father decide to explore a nearby cave and end up on a Descent-like journey into uncharted terror.
15) Unexpected
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English
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Bob and Amy are at a crossroad: she wants to adopt a baby, he doesn't. Will renovating a house and rescuing animals solve their problems? Will their new handyman and his son's pregnant girlfriend be the miracle they are looking for? Or is the solution to their problem completely...unexpected? A comedy about life, love, adulting... and a bunny named Binky.
16) Kepler's Dream
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English
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Eleven-year-old Ella (Isabella Blake-Thomas) is a city girl forced to spend the summer on the New Mexico ranch of her reclusive grandmother, Violet Von Stern (Holland Taylor), while Ella's mom (Kelly Lynch) undergoes chemotherapy in another state. As she tries to cope with her grandmother's strict rules and snooty friends, Ella longs for her mother and begs her estranged father for rescue. But Ella's dad (Sean Patrick Flanery) has his own reasons...