A Few Degrees From Hell

Author: Scott Ludwig
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Verlag
ISBN: 1782550038
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
The Badwater Ultramarathon is commonly referred to as ‘the toughest footrace on the planet.’ In 2003, defending champion Pam Reed, Dean Karnazes and 71 other runners took the ultimate challenge of running 135 miles in California from Badwater to the portals of Mount Whitney. Their journey would take them through the hostile environment of Death Valley and subject them to temperatures ranking among the highest ever recorded on earth. Twenty-five runners tell of their adventures in arguably the absolute toughest of ‘the toughest footrace on the planet’– the good, the bad and yes, the ugly – in this incredible and fascinating compilation. You are certain to gain a respect for the runners you will meet and perhaps an even greater respect for the area known as Death Valley. The runners – who experienced heat exhaustion, dehydration, nausea, blisters, hallucinations, and fatigue during the race – competed in temperatures literally ‘a few degrees from hell.’

A Few Degrees From Hell

Author: Scott Ludwig
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Sport
ISBN: 178255341X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 377

Book Description
The Badwater Ultramarathon is commonly referred to as "the toughest footrace on the planet." In 2003, defending champion Pam Reed, Dean Karnazes and 71 other runners took the ultimate challenge of running 135 miles in California from Badwater to the portals of Mount Whitney. Their journey would take them through the hostile environment of Death Valley and subject them to temperatures ranking among the highest ever recorded on earth. Twenty-five runners tell of their adventures in arguably the absolute toughest of "the toughest footrace on the planet" - the good, the bad and yes, the ugly - in this incredible and fascinating compilation. You are certain to gain a respect for the runners you will meet and perhaps an even greater respect for the area known as Death Valley. The runners - who experienced heat exhaustion, dehydration, nausea, blisters, hallucinations, and fatigue during the race - competed in temperatures literally "a few degrees from hell."

My Life: Everything but Buy the Book!

Author: Scott Ludwig
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 149172532X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 576

Book Description
At last: The much-anticipated sequel to My Life: Everything but BUY THE BOOK! Part 1 is here! Read what some notable personalities had to say* and youll want to rush to plant your bottom on your favorite recliner, couch or commode and rip into the potpourri of subject matter youll find in Part 2: Jaw-Dropping! -Peter Benchley, author of Jaws Out of this world! -Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the moon Sure to make your head spin. -William Peter Blatty, author of The Exorcist Could it possibly be any more fascinating? -Chandler Bing, one of NBCs Friends But dont take their word for it. BUY THIS BOOK and see for yourself! *Notable personalities may or may not have been referring specifically to this book at the time of their quote. Its difficult to ascertain with any degree of certainty so lets just assume they were. That way nobody gets hurt.

Damn Him to Hell

Author: Patricia Rice
Publisher: Book View Cafe
ISBN: 1611389313
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
In which Tina learns she can be a Fury meting out justice, or a lawyer, not both Tina Clancy’s post-bar-exam celebration erupts in a melee after poisonous pink particles leave her neighbors inexplicably pummeling each other, then keeling over, comatose. Her home in Baltimore’s already-weird Zone has been contaminated once by Acme Chemical. Now the company is at it again, ferrying the unconscious bodies of friends to a notorious experimental lab instead of to the hospital. After being accidentally damned to hell, Tina’s ex-boyfriend Max is back—but not for long if his demon grandmother has her way. If that’s not frightening enough, Tina has to prevent her dangerously immoral boss Andre from turning her new home into a battleground in his war with Acme—or from turning his guns on Max. As a daughter of Saturn, Tina has the power to dispense justice, but her gift often comes with disastrous consequences. Only this time, Tina is on her own. There’s a very real chance that saving her friends will happen over her dead body. Saturn’s Daughters series in order: Boyfriend From Hell Damn Him to Hell Giving Him Hell

A Few Degrees from Hell

Author: Scott Ludwig
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Death Valley Marathon
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The Badwater Ultramarathon is commonly referred to as 'the toughest footrace on the planet.' In 2003 defending champion Pam Reed, Dean Karnazes and 71 other runners took the ultimate challenge of running 135 miles in California from Badwater to the portals of Mount Whitney. Their journey would take them through the hostile environment of Death Valley ... and subject them to temperatures ranking among the highest ever recorded on earth ..."--Back cover.

No Rest for the Weary

Author: Jonathan Gaines
Publisher: Jonathan Gaines
ISBN: 061531127X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 238

Book Description
Sometimes success could be the best revenge. However, what do you do when someone from your past feels like your success is owed to them, and will stop at nothing to get what they feel they're due? For Brian (BJ) Johnson an urban fiction writer, life couldn't be more complete. He has a beautiful wife and kids, an up and coming publication company, and a bestselling novel in stores. Nonetheless, when Brian returns to his hometown for a book signing he finds himself caught up in a situation that could cost him everything....including his life.Anthony (Mac) McKinney is a slick talking womanizer with more game than Michael Jordan in his prime when it comes to women. Mac has only one goal in life, that is to have a wild unrestricted threesome, that's until he finds himself in the dead center of a dangerous love triangle where sex become the last thing on his mind.

Stumbling Towards The Finish Line

Author: Lee Gruenfeld
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Verlag
ISBN: 1782550054
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
Best-selling novelist and non-fiction writer Lee Gruenfeld has been entertaining the triathlon world with hilarious essays, in-depth profiles and insightful observations for more than a decade. Now his best writings have been collected into a single volume that will let long-time fans relive their favorite pieces while introducing new readers to his unique voice. Anyone who likes sports – any sports – and great writing will love this collection of amusing, penetrating, and often totally off-the-wall observations.

50 Ways to Leave Your 50'S

Author: Scott Ludwig
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491760982
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 202

Book Description
In my fourth book, In it for the Long Run, one of the most popular chapters with the readers was You can call me Al. It was all about my good friend Al Barker, the only person Ive ever met who brakes with his left foot. Wanting to capitalize on the popularity of using titles of Paul Simon songs, I reviewed his repertoire for an applicable title for this book. Since the book is about my last year on earth before turning 60 years of age, I initially considered Slip Slidin Away but thought that might project a negative connotation towards getting older. Instead I chose one of Simons more popular songs and gave it my own slant as I wanted to do 50 things Id never done before in the 12 months leading up to becoming a sexagenarian (dont get the wrong idea--it just means a person between 60 and 69 years of age). On my 60th birthday (December 10, 2014) someone asked me how I felt. I said just like I did when I was 59. Heck, it was only yesterday (although my grandson calls it lasterday which if you really think about it makes a lot more sense). As for the 50 things Id never done before. dont expect anything outrageous (jumping out of an airplane), dangerous (wrestling an alligator) or spectacular (making a dinosaur appear--but if I could my grandson would be SO impressed). Just 50 things pretty much anyone could do...as long as they have the right attitude. And by right attitude I mean sometimes you just have to say what the ___. Just because I turned 60 doesnt mean I reached maturity overnight. After all, maturity is for old people.

Out of Hell's Kitchen

Author: John Hanzl
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595904971
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 282

Book Description
You don't know what hell is until you try to get out of it... The moment Luke Hawthorn slid open the window to his bedroom and dropped into the alley behind his uncle's building in Manhattan, the course of his life changed forever. He just didn't know it yet. Six months earlier and 5,500 kilometers away, a new drug called Rave-N stole the life of a friend. Days later, Luke's London home was consumed by a fire that also claimed the life of his mother. Then an uncle he'd never known appeared at his mother's funeral and offered Luke a home in New York City-in Hell's Kitchen. Things are not what they seem in Hell's Kitchen. As Luke's friends in London start to disappear, he begins overhearing bits of cryptic conversation from his secretive uncle. Compelled to find out more, Luke embarks on an investigation that spirals his world into an ever-widening hell that will consume friends and enemies alike. "John Hanzl's writing style and story are similar in some ways to Robert Ludlum's earlier novels?a definite plus. John has an exciting style which draws you in and keeps you turning the pages." ? Kaye Trout, Midwest Book Review "Mr. Hanzl does an excellent job of weaving several subplots around the main plot for a fast-paced, page-turning journey with characters who come to life almost immediately." - Writer'sDigest

Hell's Faire

Author: John Ringo
Publisher: Baen Books
ISBN: 0743436040
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
The shattered SheVa Nine is rising from its smoking ashes to fight against the ravening Posleen hordes and save the interior of the Cumberland Plateau.