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Elephants with Headlights

Bem Le Hunte
Elephants with Headlights Book PDF

Author : Bem Le Hunte
Publisher : Transit Lounge
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781925760538

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An encounter with Elephants with Headlights is a collision between east and west, modernity and tradition — between driverless cars and ancient lore — and a world that needs revolutionary reappraisal. In this world, Savitri, named after a Goddess, refuses outright to marry anyone. Her brother, Neel is intent on marrying an Australian girl called Mae, much to the displeasure of their mother, Tota, and father, Siddarth. But do they have the power to command love or destiny? Only the family astrologer, Arunji, knows, yet his truth is tempered by obligations to the family that transformed his life. Characters we come to love and care for teeter on the brink of a radically altered future, leaving questions in their wake. What is the generative legacy of tradition? Can spiritual values survive amidst personal challenges, the tragedy of a death foretold, and the momentous changes of our times? A warm and engaging novel touched with love, wisdom and soulfulness, Elephants with Headlights is a breathtaking story for the threshold era we all navigate. ‘Bem Le Hunte is quite simply, a wonderful novelist.’ — Geraldine Brooks

LRRP Company Command

Kregg P. Jorgenson
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Author : Kregg P. Jorgenson
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2000-11-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780804119207

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LRRP Company Command by Kregg P. Jorgenson Pdf

A gripping account of ordinary men with extraordinary courage and heroism who had one last chance to make good—and one helluva war zone to do it in. The new commander of the Company E, 52d Infantry LRRPs, Capt. George Paccerelli, was tough, but the men’s new AO was brutal. It was bad enough that the provinces of Binh Long, Phuoc Long, and Tay Ninh bordered enemy-friendly Cambodia, but their vast stretches of double- and triple-canopy jungle were also home to four crack enemy divisions, including the Viet Cong’s notorious 95C Regiment. Only the long-range patrols could deliver the critical strategic intelligence that the 1st Cav so desperately needed. Outmanned, outgunned, far from safety, these LRRPs stalked the enemy to his lair, staging bold prisoner snatches and tracking down hidden jungle bases. Hiding in ambush, surrounded by NVA, these teams either pulled off spectacular escape-and-evasion maneuvers in running firefights—or died trying.

Petrol In My Blood

Eric Jackson
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Author : Eric Jackson
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781300398011

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Petrol In My Blood by Eric Jackson Pdf

Eric Jackson, otherwise known as Marathon Man, drove for Ford Motor Company in the 50s, 60s and 70s.Monte Carlo Rally, East African Safari Rally, Tulip Rally ... all the classic greats. He was British Rally Champion in 1964. Eric's rallying career has taken him all around the world - literally. He drove round the world in 43 days with his long-time co-driver, Ken Chambers in 1967. He also found the time to build up a successful business and raise a family. He has met movie stars, gangsters, prime ministers, musicians and of course, counted racing legends amongst his best friends. This book is Eric's autobiographical story. Eric travelled the world on epic driving trips, winning rallies, breaking records and generally causing mayhem. Travel with him on his adventures, meet fascinating characters and discover why he is nicknamed Lucky Jacko as he uses up another of his nine lives.

Don't Steal Elephants

Richard Travis,Travis Richard Travis
Don t Steal Elephants Book PDF

Author : Richard Travis,Travis Richard Travis
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781450203562

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Don't Steal Elephants by Richard Travis,Travis Richard Travis Pdf

Classic book for all readers... A hilarious, funny, wacky, outlandish novel full of laughs, fun and comedy.... with names you can't imagine.... that will keep you entertained from beginning to end. Picture this...an elephant, which has a world wide reputation, is found missing from a local zoo and nobody knows anything about it. Imagine...the fantastic uproar caused in the state and throughout the world of what happen to the elephant. Where is it? Everyone is concerned and there is enormous pressure placed on all law enforcement agencies to quickly solve this case and to find the animal as soon as possible. Visualize...the media having a field day over this event with closely reported follow-ups on the law enforcement's progress and then having the President of United States offering help. Be amazed...by the cleverness of two hobos accompanied by a little girl with a dog. Then laugh...at the craziness of an old prospector that owns an overly rambunctious mountain lion, the antics of an over zealous sheriff and a court room presided over by an eccentric judge. All woven together in this must read hilarious novel.

Lions, Military Junta, Hyenas, Wildfires and Nomads

James Naylor
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Author : James Naylor
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2000-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780738849263

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Lions, Military Junta, Hyenas, Wildfires and Nomads by James Naylor Pdf

In 1971 I received an appointment in a United Nations Development Wildlife Project in Zambia Africa. From that time until May 1984 I worked on projects in the Developing World. This book is about my experiences, the environment, the people and the animals that I met in those countries, I worked in rural areas and with the people who lived and worked in those areas. I learned much about the world that had been unknown to me. I hope you enjoy reading the book as much as I enjoyed living it.

The Elephants of Thula Thula

Françoise Malby-Anthony
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Author : Françoise Malby-Anthony
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781250284266

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The Elephants of Thula Thula by Françoise Malby-Anthony Pdf

Françoise Malby-Anthony's The Elephants of Thula Thula is a powerful, gripping story about an extraordinary herd of elephants and the woman dedicated to keeping them safe. ‘Somehow, the elephants got into my soul, and it became my life’s work to see them safe and happy. There was no giving up on that vision, no matter how hard the road was at times.’ Françoise Malby-Anthony is the owner of a game reserve in South Africa with a remarkable family of elephants whose adventures have touched hearts around the world. The herd’s feisty matriarch Frankie knows who’s in charge at Thula Thula, and it’s not Francoise. But when Frankie becomes ill, and the authorities threaten to remove or cull some of the herd if the reserve doesn’t expand, Françoise is in a race against time to save her beloved elephants . . . The joys and challenges of a life dedicated to conservation are vividly described in The Elephants of Thula Thula. The search is on to get a girlfriend for orphaned rhino Thabo – and then, as his behaviour becomes increasingly boisterous, a big brother to teach him manners. Françoise realizes a dream with the arrival of Savannah the cheetah – an endangered species not seen in the area since the 1940s – and finds herself rescuing meerkats kept as pets. But will Thula Thula survive the pandemic, an invasion from poachers and the threat from a mining company wanting access to its land? As Françoise faces her toughest years yet, she realizes once again that with their wisdom, resilience and communal bonds, the elephants have much to teach us.

Safari Journal

Hudson Talbott
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Author : Hudson Talbott
Publisher : StarWalk Kids Media
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781623340605

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Twelve-year-old Carey Monroe has no idea what he's in for when his wacky aunt Elaine drags him along on an African safari. Soon after arriving in Kenya, Carey meets a Maasai man and his son, who open Carey's eyes to the ways of their people and the beauty of the African landscape and wildlife. Their adventures turn suspenseful when they encounter an international poaching ring that trades illegally in rhino horns and elephant tusks. Explore the world of the Maasai people at Carey's side by reading his journal, filled with his vivid accounts, photographs, and illustrations. Hudson Talbott has created an exciting, informative safari story that will fascinate readers of all ages. Exciting narration by Fred Berman (The Lion King on Broadway).

Elephant Secret

Eric Walters
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Author : Eric Walters
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780735262829

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We Bought a Zoo meets Jurassic Park in a gripping story set in an elephant sanctuary, featuring the perennial appeal of human-animal friendships. Samantha (Sam) lives at the elephant sanctuary her dad runs and views the elephants there as much a part of her family as her single dad is. When a beloved elephant dies in childbirth, Sam develops a special connection with the baby, named Woolly because she has an unusual amount of hair. It soon becomes apparent that Woolly is . . . different. Woolly's mother was part of a special breeding project, and Woolly's DNA is not elephant but that of a rare specimen -- a woolly mammoth -- procured by the eccentric billionaire genius who runs the program. He will stop at nothing to protect Woolly, his multimillion-dollar investment, even it means turning Sam and her dad's world upside-down. An astonishing fact-based look at elephant behaviour and an endearing girl-elephant friendship.

Watch Out for the Elephants!

C. Angela Todd,C. Ann Todd
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Author : C. Angela Todd,C. Ann Todd
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781480988927

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Watch Out for the Elephants! by C. Angela Todd,C. Ann Todd Pdf

Watch Out for the Elephants! By: C. Angela Todd & C. Ann Todd You can achieve anything you want to – just Watch Out for the Elephants! The year was 1945, and the lives of black Americans showed little sign of improvement. We were still relegated to third-class status–forced to sit at the back of the bus, to drink from separate water fountains, to take only those menial jobs the white population considered beneath them. In sharp contrast, that same year, our father became only the 11th black man “permitted” to join the United States Foreign Service. His first posting was Cairo, Egypt, where he was sent as a Civilian Security Guard. For the next 35 years, our family traveled the world, moving from country to country and culture to culture, where–perhaps surprisingly–we lived very ordinary lives in very extraordinary settings. We have always considered our unusual upbringing a distinct privilege, and feel that this privileged background entails the responsibility to pass along important life lessons to others, such as: · If our parents could do it as black Americans living abroad in 1945, you can achieve anything you want to in the 21st century and beyond! · There is a big, beautiful world out there beyond your own personal boundaries, and we want to share some of the world’s wonderful people and cultures with you through our stories and pictures. · As you travel though your life, always remember to Watch Out for the Elephants!--regardless of what shape or form they might take! It is our dream that this book will open the hearts and minds of young people to the endless possibilities and wonders of diverse cultures and ways of life. It is our hope that these stories will highlight the strength of the human spirit that is possible despite sometimes overbearing obstacles, such as the prejudices that our parents faced. It is our conviction that the world of opportunities is open to everyone. Remember: If you can dream it, you can achieve it!

The Cowboy and His Elephant

Malcolm Macpherson
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Author : Malcolm Macpherson
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781429977234

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In the late 1980s, a female baby elephant was born into a herd that lived on the plains of southern Africa. Her mother has carried her for two years, and normally she would have nursed her for five more. But the close-knit family of wild elephants was to face a predator for which it was no match--humans. In a "cull," her family was slaughtered in a few moments. Only the newborn female's life was spared. Terrified and bewildered the young elephant was transported to America to be sold. There she met the person who was to change her life forever. Bob Norris is a cowboy with an enormous empathy for animals that overwhelms his other emotions. He was raised with a pet bear and as a boy decided to become a real cowboy. He saw his dream come true in Colorado on one of the larger horse-and-cattle ranches in America. Handsome as a movie star, he became the Marlboro Man and appeared on TV and on billboards around the world. But with the passing of years, and with his own family grown up, he felt the need for something that he could not name. When she came into his life by happenstance, the hurt, vulnerable little elephant tapped the fullness of Bob's empathy, and an incredible bond between the most unlikely of friends was forged. Bob adopted the baby orphan elephant--named Amy--and patiently set about helping her recover from the trauma of her ordeal. He had never seen a real African elephant up close, except in zoos. He was a horseman and breeder of champion quarter horses. But through close observation, gentle training, humor, and endless perseverance, Bob gradually coaxed Amy into overcoming her mistrust of humans, and indeed, her fear of the world. The little elephant became a "hand" on Bob's ranch, tending to simple chores, riding the fences, and shadowing Bob on his horse. She developed a winning personality, and a strong character, and became a beloved member of the Norris family and partner to the ranch hands. But Bob knew from the start that the ultimate goal was for Amy to regain her confidence and her independence - even, if it were possible, to go back to the savannahs of Africa. This is the true story of how Amy and Bob came together. No one who reads The Cowboy and His Elephant can fail to be moved by such a simple tale of unlikely love.

Asleep at the Edge of Hell

Daniel Rogers,Laqaixit Glenda Tewee
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Author : Daniel Rogers,Laqaixit Glenda Tewee
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781664170346

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CULTURE SHOCK: "Dave was in traction from a near-fatal highway accident, when Jim Camp, the Nurse Practitioner, and Petit Kahamba invited me to go fishing. We snaked through the jungle down to a crater lake, stepped into a wooden dugout, and then the men threw lit dynamite which exploded into the water. I was stunned. Fish floated up to the surface and were netted for a feast. Things in Africa were not the norm as one should expect!"

Elephant Safari

Peter Riva
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Author : Peter Riva
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504085335

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A documentary team hiking through East Africa collides with a gang of deadly poachers, in this gripping adventure by the author of Kidnapped on Safari. Years of filming, extreme dangers, and daring rescues have taken their toll on documentary producer Pero Baltazar and his team. To relax and reconnect with the East African wildlife they love, Pero organizes a walking safari for him, his camerawoman Nancy Breiton, and their elite guide Mbuno Waliangulu. Still, Pero has trouble truly disconnecting from work. When the team comes across a herd of elephants making their annual migration north of Lake Rudolf, Pero decides the team will film their journey from Kenya into Ethiopia along the Omo River. What begins as a peaceful trip quickly turns into a chaotic nightmare as the trio crosses paths with a crew of poachers whose ivory sales are financing terrorists. The three are determined to protect the endangered herd from slaughter, and Mbuno enlists the help of local tribesmen. But the corruption of ivory poachers has deep roots that stretch to UN refugee camps, Chinese gangs, and the Iranian elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard. Faced with overwhelming odds, the trio must now rely on Pero’s contacts in the CIA, as well as Mbuno’s skills in the bush, if they hope to ever return from this excursion alive . . .

Portrait of India

Ved Mehta
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Author : Ved Mehta
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 622 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780241505014

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Returning to 1960s' India after decades beyond its borders, Ved Mehta explores his native country with two sets of eyes: those of the man educated in the West, and those of the child raised under the Raj. Travelling from the Himalayas in the east to Kerala in the west, Ved Mehta's observations and insights into India and some of its most interesting figures - including Indira Gandhi, Jaya Prakash Narayan and Satyajit Ray - create one of the twentieth century's most thought-provoking travel memoirs.

Elephant Dance

Tammie Matson
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Author : Tammie Matson
Publisher : Pan Australia
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781741987614

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It's the middle of the night in the Namibian desert when zoologist Tammie Matson wakes with a start to find two elephants standing beside her tiny tent. She makes a promise: "If you just let me survive tonight I will give up Africa. I'll give it all up. Just don't let them stand on me." It's not a promise she will easily keep. At 29, Tammie has spent nearly half her life in Africa, her first love, working as a conservationist. But as her 30s approach, Tammie is conscious of not having ticked those boxes: no house, no kids and no husband. Broke and with her visa running out, it seems like Africa may just force her to give it up after all. On returning to Australia, Tammie lands a job at the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Sydney. There she meets Andy, a charismatic Brit, and Africa suddenly has a rival. But she's not ready to give up on the elephants yet... From the magic of Bushmanland, to the banks of Chobe River in Botswana, to the civil strife of Assam, India, Elephant Dance takes us to the heart of a conservationist's fight to find a way for elephants to live peacefully in a world with too many people, too few resources and the increasing threat of climate change. Passionate, funny, and moving, Elephant Dance is also a classic story of self-discovery, love, and the courage it takes to follow your calling, especially when it takes you places you least expected.

The Upside of Down

Thomas Homer-Dixon
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Author : Thomas Homer-Dixon
Publisher : Vintage Canada
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780307375872

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From the author of the #1 bestselling and Governor General’s Literary Award-winning The Ingenuity Gap – an essential addition to the bookshelf of every thinking person with a stake in our world and our civilization. This is a groundbreaking, essential book for our times. Thomas Homer-Dixon brings to bear his formidable understanding of the urgent problems that confront our world to clarify their scope and deep causes. The Upside of Down provides a vivid picture of the immense stresses that are simultaneously converging on our societies and threatening a breakdown that would profoundly shake civilization. It shows, too, how we can choose a better route into the future. With the immediacy that characterized his award-winning international bestseller, The Ingenuity Gap, Homer-Dixon takes us on a remarkable journey – from the fall of the Roman empire to the devastation of the 9/11 attacks in New York, from Toronto in the 2003 blackout to the ancient temples of Lebanon and the wildfires of California. Incorporating the newest findings from an astonishing array of disciplines, he argues that the great stresses our world is experiencing – global warming, energy scarcity, population imbalances, and widening gaps between rich and poor – can’t be looked at independently. As these stresses combine and converge, the risk of breakdown rises. The first signs are appearing in the wastelands of the Arctic, the mud-clogged streets of Gonaïves, Haiti, and the volatile regions of the Middle East and Asia. But while the consequences of denial in our more perilous world are dire, Homer-Dixon makes clear that we can use our emerging understanding of the complex systems in which we live to avoid catastrophic collapse in a way the Roman empire could not. This vitally important new book shows how, in the face of breakdown, we can still provide for the renewal of our global civilization. We are creating the conditions for catastrophe, but by understanding the underlying principles that make human and natural systems resilient – and by working together to put those principles into effect – we can still limit the severity of collapse and foster regeneration, innovation, and renewal.