Bombproof

Author: Michael Robotham
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0316252298
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318

Book Description
A kinetic standalone from "first class storyteller" Michael Robotham (San Francisco Chronicle). Sami Macbeth is not a master criminal. He's not even a minor one. He's not a jewel thief. He's not a safe-cracker. He's not an expert in explosives. Sami plays guitar and wants to be a rock god but keeps getting sidetracked by unforeseen circumstances. Fifty-four hours ago Sami was released from prison. Thirty-six hours ago he slept with the woman of his dreams at the Savoy. An hour ago his train blew up. Now he's carrying a rucksack through London's West End and has turned himself into the most wanted terrorist in the country. Fast, funny, hip and violent, Bombproof is a non-stop adventure full of unforgettable characters and a heartwarming hero -- Sami Macbeth -- a man with the uncanny ability to turn a desperate situation into a hopeless one.

Bombproof

Author: Michael Robotham
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0733638430
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
Police desperately pursue the most wanted terrorist in the country in this hold-your-breath psychological thriller from world-renowned author MICHAEL ROBOTHAM Sami Macbeth is not a master criminal. He's not even a minor one. He's not a jewel thief. He's not a safe-cracker. He's not an expert in explosives. Sami plays guitar and wants to be a rock god but keeps getting side-tracked. Fifty-four hours ago Sami was released from prison. Thirty-six hours ago he slept with the woman of his dreams at the Savoy. An hour ago his train blew up. Now he's carrying a rucksack through London's West End and is the most wanted terrorist in the country . . . BOMBPROOF is a heart-stopping, darkly compelling chase across London's criminal underbelly where an ordinary man faces an extraordinary situation, by multi-million-copy bestselling author MICHAEL ROBOTHAM. **Includes an exclusive extract from Michael's new standalone thriller THE SECRETS SHE KEEPS** 'Will have you turning the pages compulsively' - The Times 'Robotham doesn't just make me scared for his characters, he makes my heart ache for them' - LINWOOD BARCLAY 'A terrific read' - Guardian 'LIFE OR DEATH is a nerve-shredding thriller with the heart and soul so often missing from lesser crime and suspense novels. I couldn't stop reading, yet I didn't want Audie's story to end. Robotham is an absolute master.' - STEPHEN KING

Bombproof Your Horse

Author: Rick Pelicano
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN: 1570768749
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 463

Book Description
Every horse, from the pampered show-hunter to the family pet, is faced at one time or another with an object or situation that is overwhelmingly terrifying, or just downright confusing. With his systematic approach to "bombproofing," Sergeant Rick Pelicano of the Maryland National Capitol Park Police shares his methods on how to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to training your horse to deal with such situations. His vividly illustrated manual shows you how to accustom your horse to a variety of circumstances, noises, and objects, thereby turning him into a more pleasurable, submissive, confident, and ultimately safer mount.

BombProof: A Field Guide for the New-to-Role Executive

Author: Emily Bermes
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781736942024
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
Being a new executive is hard. In fact, more than 50% of new executives fail within 18 months. A lack of contextual knowledge, chronic corporate misalignment, and early costly missteps can doom new leaders before they really have a chance to lead. But it doesn't have to be this way. With the right information, new executives can thrive. In Bombproof, executive coach Emily Bermes distills the insights she's gleaned from over a decade of helping hundreds of new leaders succeed in challenging roles to help you thrive in yours. You'll learn: Why the 50% failure rate is likely to remain consistent Why 100-day plans don't work The three critical factors new executives must understand to lead well A framework to uncover each factor and remove friction in your new initiatives How to overcome the anxiety and fear of being a new executive Based on years of battle-tested strategies that have been verified in the trenches of executive leadership, Bombproof will transform how you approach your executive onboarding period. Learn how to drastically reduce the risk of failure and successfully navigate your new executive role.

Better Than Bombproof

Author: Rick Pelicano
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN: 1570769826
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 273

Book Description
In order to avoid risking life and limb when the unexpected strikes, this definitive follow-up manual provides further in-depth instructions on how to "bombproof" horses. This method of training works for any number of unexpected incidents and unusual terrain, such as backfiring cars, speeding motorcycles, floating plastic bags, and crossing water and ditches. After reviewing the techniques from the first volume, this guide simplifies an array of new challenges: behavior problems, trailer loading, navigating parades and large gatherings, defensive riding, and self-defense techniques for the rider.

The Bombproof Roll and Beyond

Author: Paul Dutky
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
ISBN: 9780897325776
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"The Bombproof Roll and Beyond" is an introduction to edge control and balance for paddlers at the beginner through advanced levels. Most of this book is dedicated to the Eskimo roll, because the path leading toward mastery of the roll introduces the aspiring paddler to almost all the fundamentals needed for advanced whitewater maneuvers. A reliable roll also gives paddlers the confidence to experiment with new techniques.

Bomb Proof Constructive Feedback

Author: Chris Zervas
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781500681982
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 60

Book Description
Disengagement at work is at an all time high. Employees and leaders alike are frustrated.Bomb Proof Constructive Feedback shares proven strategies for day-to-day leadership and a decision tree to diffuse difficult discussions. Discover:• The right time for feedback. Time of the day, setting and delivery are critical.• Using praise and constructive criticism as leadership tools.• How to minimize stress and major confrontation through effective communication.• What must be present for feedback to be effective.Learn how to save your company money, engage your employees and enjoy leading your team.

Whirlwinds to Rainbow

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578733852
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Whirlwinds to Rainbow is a story told to a newborn "Rainbow Baby" through a grateful father's eyes. The book highlights the immense struggle that was overcome by mommy that led to the child's birth. This is a tribute to every mother in the world that has walked the sometimes long and difficult road to parenthood.

The Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuff

Author: Andy Seed
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1408867397
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
This laugh-out-loud book is bursting with lists, facts, jokes and funny true stories all about silly people, silly animals, silly inventions, silly names and much more. Discover The Great Stink, the man who ate a bike, a girl really called Lorna Mower and a sofa that can do 101mph. Find out about famous pranks, crazy festivals, nutty cats, gross foods, epic sports fails, ludicrously silly words and really rubbish predictions. There are even lots of great silly things to do. Unmissable!

Confined Space Entry and Emergency Response

Author: D. Alan Veasey
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0471787655
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 512

Book Description
EVERY SECOND COUNTS WHEN YOU'RE RESPONDING TO AN EMERGENCYINVOLVINGCONFINED SPACE-HERE'S THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO PERFORMINGFLAWLESS RESCUES! Confined Space Entry and Emergency Response utilizes a realistic,scenario-based approach to teach you-and your staff-the right wayto respond to an incident involving a confined space. The authorsprovide intensive, step-by-step guidance through the challengingmaze of training regulations, equipment needs, and procedures tokeep your response team finely tuned and ready to go under anyconditions. You'll find expert, detailed coverage of complex-and oftenconfusing-topics such as: * The basic components of rescue * OSHA's regulations for confined space entry and rescue * Confined space entry permitting * Assessing confined space hazards * Hazardous atmospheres and how to protect entrants from them * Air monitoring in confined spaces * Selection and use of personal protective equipment * The use of ropes and rigging The CD-ROM includes the Instructor's Guide along with lesson plansand useful practice tools such as worksheets, exercise handouts,performance checklists, diagrams and equipment lists for fieldexercises, instructions for building field training simulators, andguidelines for identifying rescue trainers and evaluating theircompetency as well as that of outside rescue teams. Everything you need to effectively train those working in aconfined space can truly be found within these pages and on theCD-ROM.