The Long Haul

Author : Finn Murphy
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-06
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780393608724

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The Long Haul: A Trucker's Tales of Life on the Road by Finn Murphy Pdf

“There’s nothing semi about Finn Murphy’s trucking tales of The Long Haul.”—Sloane Crosley, Vanity Fair More than thirty years ago, Finn Murphy dropped out of college to become a long-haul trucker. Since then he’s covered more than a million miles as a mover, packing, loading, hauling people’s belongings all over America. In The Long Haul, Murphy recounts with wit, candor, and charm the America he has seen change over the decades and the poignant, funny, and often haunting stories of the people he encounters on the job.

Author : Michael Foley
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : SOCIAL SCIENCE
ISBN : 9781603588003

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Farming for the Long Haul by Michael Foley Pdf

Farming in the ruins of the twentieth century -- A short, unhappy history of business advice for farmers -- Subsistence first! -- Land for the tiller -- Soil, civilization, and resilient farmers through the centuries -- Resourceful farmers -- Woodlands and wastes -- It takes a village: leisure, community, and resilience -- Getting a living, forging a livelihood -- Farmer, citizen, survivor: politics and resilience

Author : Jeff Kinney
Publisher : Puffin
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-15
Category : Automobile travel
ISBN : 0143785893

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The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney Pdf

A family road trip is supposed to be a lot of fun . . . unless, of course, you're the Heffleys. The journey starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns. Gas station bathrooms, crazed seagulls, a fender bender, and a runaway pig-not exactly Greg Heffley's idea of a good time. But even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure-and this is one the Heffleys won't soon forget. Readers love The Diary of a Wimpy KidSeries. The USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Wall Street Journal, and # 1New York Timesbestsellers- 'In the publishing world, Kinney is a rock star.' NPR's 'Backseat Book Club'

Author : Myles Horton,Judith Kohl,Herbert R. Kohl
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0807737003

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The Long Haul by Myles Horton,Judith Kohl,Herbert R. Kohl Pdf

Myles Horton traces the history of the Highlander Folk School, exploring how the school has influenced notable figures in the civil rights movement, including Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Eleanor Roosevelt, and discusses how the school has served as a catalyst for social change.

Author : William B. Friedricks
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781587299179

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In for the Long Haul by William B. Friedricks Pdf

Reprint. Originally published in 2003 by Iowa State Press.

Author : Mehdi Marashi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Iran
ISBN : UOM:39015042403546

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تحقيقات ايران شناسى در امريكا by Mehdi Marashi Pdf

Author : A I Bezzerides
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8293326662

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Long Haul by A I Bezzerides Pdf

Best known for his screenplays for three classic film noirs: Jules Dassin's Thieves' Highway, Nicholas Ray's On Dangerous Ground and Robert Aldrich's Kiss Me Deadly, A.I. Bezzerides's first novel, originally published in 1938, is a fast-paced, hardboiled story about the hard world of independent truckers. It was made into the Raoul Walsh film They Drive By Night, starring Humphrey Bogart and George Raft, in 1940. Struggling trucker brothers Nick and Paul Benay-hauling their produce loads between Los Angeles and San Francisco-are driving day and night, fighting fatigue and the fear of falling asleep at the wheel with endless doses of black coffee and facing the dangers of the California highway. "Whether writing screenplays or novels, 'Buzz' Bezzerides was instrumental in defining 'noir'. His in-depth studies of what drives the good, the bad and the ugly, helped articulate the past as much as it informs the present. Read his novels, see his films." WOODY HAUT, author of Heartbreak and Vine: The Fate of Hardboiled Writers in Hollywood

Author : Laura van Dernoot Lipsky
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781523094745

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The Age of Overwhelm by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky Pdf

Whether we are overwhelmed by work or school; our families or communities; caretaking for others or ourselves; or engagement in social justice, environmental advocacy, or civil service, just a few subtle shifts can help sustain us. Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, bestselling author of Trauma Stewardship, shows us how by offering concrete strategies to help us mitigate harm, cultivate our ability to be decent and equitable, and act with integrity. The Age of Overwhelm aims to help ease our burden of overwhelm, restore our perspective, and give us strength to navigate what is yet to come.

Author : Robert McAfee Brown
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0664224040

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Reflections Over the Long Haul by Robert McAfee Brown Pdf

Robert McAfee Brown (d. 2001) was a renowned Presbyterian theologian, teacher, and social activist. This is his memoir, the story of a modest man who lived life according to his conscience and his faith, and who was a model for responsible social activism within and outside the church.

Author : Jeff Kinney
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780141388212

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The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Next Chapter (The Making of The Long Haul) by Jeff Kinney Pdf

Go on a movie-making journey of epic proportions in The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Next Chapter Making a movie is a lot like going on a road trip. There are twists and turns and lots of surprises along the way. Hit the road with author and illustrator Jeff Kinney and get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the latest 20th Century Fox movie, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. In cinemas from the 20th May. Find out what it takes to film a flock of seagulls invading a mini-van. Learn about a robot pig and an animatronic three-year-old. And discover everything that goes into making a feature film. Complete with exclusive set photos, storyboards and original cartoons by Jeff Kinney. The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Next Chapter is the perfect book for anyone who's ever wondered how a movie gets made and an ideal companion to the bestselling series. But buckle up: You're in for a wild ride.

Author : Kim Klein
Publisher : Chardon Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015054118297

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Fundraising for the Long Haul by Kim Klein Pdf

Here is a road map for organizations wanting a long and healthy life. In this companion to her classic how-to book, Fundraising for Social Change, Kim Klein distills her 25 years of experience and wisdom as an accomplished fundraiser, trainer and author. After sharing some of the lessons she learned from her own mistakes, Klein details the elements of a healthy organization and a healthy fundraising program. She then discusses the most common barriers to organizational health -- including Founder's Syndrome, the search for financial security, and taking donors for granted.Along with tips and techniques, Klein presents the philosophical underpinnings for long-term commitment to social change work and the means to make it sustainable.

Author : Kathy Obear
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781683508182

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In It for the Long Haul by Kathy Obear Pdf

Sometimes when you’re helping others, you need to learn to help yourself. If you make serving others and engaging in activism a priority—whether as a volunteer or a professional—feeling exhausted and overwhelmed can come with the territory, sometimes leading to despair. When the problems and obstacles feel so big, it’s easy to lose hope, but there is a healthier way. Are you running on empty, having to push yourself to keep going? Then this book is for you. Through engaging stories and practical tips and tools, you’ll learn how to: Recognize the warning signs you’re burning out Take better care of yourself AND spark real change in the world Recommit to self-care so you can be of greater service Navigate the backlash and self-sabotage you’ll inevitably face Avoid burnout and passion fatigue while maintaining a high level of energy, passion, and persistence year after year The world needs more passionate, committed change agents who can go the distance, not flame out in an all-out sprint. Read this book to find out how to recreate your life to sustain your impact in the world over the long haul.

Author : Joseph J. Trunzo,Julie Luongo
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-25
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781789048155

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Long Haul COVID: A Survivor’s Guide by Joseph J. Trunzo,Julie Luongo Pdf

Overwhelmed, frustrated, and suffering from long haul COVID symptoms and the fallout of the pandemic? This practical guide will help you transform your struggles to lead a fulfilling, vital life right now. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), the scientifically based therapeutic approach presented by Joseph J. Trunzo and Julie Luongo, offers a way out - not when you’re feeling better, but right now.

Author : Daniel Berrigan
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-04-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781606085189

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Ten Commandments for the Long Haul by Daniel Berrigan Pdf

I have a sense that the times themselves, apart from more or less deliberately created crises, render strong things fragile, and fragile things mortally endangered. The times themselves are a permanent crisis. So writes Daniel Berrigan in this journal of reflections and musings from the late 1970s. First published in 1981, this book traces Berrigan's work after his release from Danbury Prison in 1972 for his part in the Catonsville Nine antiwar demonstration--from his experiences in Palestine, Northern Ireland, and France (where he lived with Thich Nhat Hanh), to his experiences as a teacher in Manitoba and Berkeley. Throughout, Berrigan ponders the commands of Christ, the struggle to be faithful to these commands, and why so few take them seriously. With wit and wisdom, Berrigan shares his faith journey and encourages us to stay faithful to that journey, to be peacemakers for the long haul.

Author : Jeff Kinney
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781683351115

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The Getaway (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 12) by Jeff Kinney Pdf

Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town. With the cold weather and the stress of the approaching holiday season, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation. A few days in paradise should do wonders for Greg and his frazzled family. But the Heffleys soon discover that paradise isn't everything it's cracked up to be. Sun poisoning, stomach troubles, and venomous critters all threaten to ruin the family's vacation. Can their trip be saved, or will this island getaway end in disaster?