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Lost in the Valley of Death : a story of obsession and danger in the Himalayas / by Rustad, Harley,author.;
"In the vein of Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild, a riveting work of narrative nonfiction centering on the unsolved disappearance of an American backpacker in India -- one of at least two dozen tourists who have met a similar fate in the remote and storied Parvati Valley. For centuries, India has enthralled westerners looking for an exotic getaway, a brief immersion in yoga and meditation, or in rare cases, a true pilgrimage to find spiritual revelation. Justin Alexander Shetler, an inveterate traveler trained in wilderness survival, was one such seeker. In his early thirties Justin Alexander Shetler, quit his job at a tech startup and set out on a global journey: across the United States by motorcycle, then down to South America, and on to the Philippines, Thailand, and Nepal, in search of authentic experiences and meaningful encounters, while also documenting his travels on Instagram. His enigmatic character and magnetic personality gained him a devoted following who lived vicariously through his adventures. But the ever restless explorer was driven to pursue ever greater challenges, and greater risks, in what had become a personal quest -- his own hero's journey. In 2016, he made his way to the Parvati Valley, a remote and rugged corner of the Indian Himalayas steeped in mystical tradition yet shrouded in darkness and danger. There, he spent weeks studying under the guidance of a sadhu, an Indian holy man, living and meditating in a cave. At the end of August, accompanied by the sadhu, he set off on a "spiritual journey" to a holy lake -- a journey from which he would never return. Lost in the Valley of Death is about one man's search to find himself, in a country where for many westerners the path to spiritual enlightenment can prove fraught, even treacherous. But it is also a story about all of us and the ways, sometimes extreme, we seek fulfillment in life.
Subjects: Shetler, Justin.; Shetler, Justin; Adventure and adventurers; Adventure travel; Hikers; Missing persons; Travel; Wilderness areas;
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Spitfires : the American women who flew in the face of danger during World War ll / by Aikman, Becky,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The heart-pounding true story of the daring American women who piloted the world's most dangerous aircraft through the treacherous skies of Britain during World War II. In 1942, a few months after the United States entered the second world war, a trailblazing band of 25 American women traveled to England to ferry planes for the British Royal Air Force. Despite their skill, these women were not permitted to fly for the United States military. But Great Britain, desperate for a steady supply of warplanes in a fight for survival, accepted ferry pilots regardless of gender, race, or nationality. These "spitfires" were risking their lives in one of the deadliest jobs of the war. They flew new, barely tested fighters and bombers to air bases and shot-up planes back for repair, never knowing what might go wrong until they were high in the sky. Many died in crashes or made spectacular saves. But ferrying was also the women's opportunity do their patriotic duty, excel, and revel in adventure. Before the war, they were crop dusters or debutantes, college girls or performers in flying circuses. But in wartime they lived like women decades ahead of their time, choosing the identities they wanted. Some shocked their British hosts with their thoroughly modern behavior. With cinematic sweep, Becky Aikman follows the stories of nine of the captivating women who served, drawing on intimate unpublished diaries, letters, and records, along with her own interviews, to bring these forgotten heroines fully to life. Spitfires is a vivid, richly detailed account of war, ambition, and a group of remarkable women whose lives were as unconventional as their dreams"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Great Britain. Air Transport Auxiliary; Spitfire (Fighter plane); Women air pilots; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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The potency of ungovernable impulses / by Older, Malka,1977-author.;
When a former classmate begs Pleiti for help on behalf of her cousin -- who's up for a prestigious academic position at a rival Jovian university but has been accused of plagiarism -- Pleiti agrees to investigate the matter. Yet what appears to be a case of an attempted reputational smearing devolves into something more dangerous and deadly.
Subjects: Lesbian fiction.; Queer fiction.; Science fiction.; Novels.; Danger; Harassment; Lesbians; Space colonies; Universities and colleges;
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Duck, duck, goose! : (a coyote's on the loose!) / by Beaumont, Karen; Aruego, Jose; Dewey, Ariane;
Several farm animals try to evade a coyote that they think is dangerous.004-007.
Subjects: Coyotes; Domestic animals; Narrative poetry;
© c2004., HarperCollinsPublishers,
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Elephants / by Morgan, Sally.;
Explains where elephants live, how they grow and learn, what they eat, and the dangers they face.
Subjects: Elephants.;
© [2009], c2004., QEB Publishing,
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Devil house / by Darnielle, John,author.;
"An epic, gripping novel about murder, truth, artistic obsession, and the dangers of storytelling"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Authors; Cold cases (Criminal investigation); Murder;
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Smelling / by Rissman, Rebecca.;
Learn about how the nose can smell different scents and that some smells can be dangerous."Level H/I, word count: 118"-- P. [4] of cover.LSC
Subjects: Smell; Nose;
© c2010., Capstone Global Library,
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A Lien. by Cutler-Kreutz, David,film director.; Cutler-Kreutz, Sam,film director.; Rivera, Koralyn,actor.; Ratermanis, Victoria,actor.; Martinez, William,actor.; Salaud Morisset (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Koralyn Rivera, Victoria Ratermanis, William MartinezOriginally produced by Salaud Morisset in 2023.On the day of their green card interview, a young couple confronts a dangerous immigration process.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Short films.; Emigration and immigration.; United States--Emigration and immigration.;
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Miss Scarlet. [videorecording] / by Rashed, Nimer,television director.; Phillips, Kate(Actor),actor.; Belton, Cathy,actor.; Bazely, Paul,actor.; Pritchard, Tom Durant,actor.; Element 8 Entertainment (Firm),production company.; PBS Distribution (Firm),distributor.;
Kate Phillips, Cathy Belton, Tom Durant Pritchard, Paul Bazely.The series Miss Scarlet, formerly Miss Scarlet and The Duke, stars Kate Phillips (Peaky Blinders) as headstrong Eliza Scarlet, the first-ever female detective in Victorian London, who won't let naysayers stop her from keeping her father's business running. Miss Eliza Scarlet is ready to begin a new chapter, William Wellington, aka The Duke, has decided to stay in New York permanently.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; 5.1 surround sound.
Subjects: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Detective and mystery television programs.; Television programs.; Historical television programs.; Television crime shows.; Criminal investigation; Murder; Man-woman relationships; Police; Women private investigators;
For private home use only.
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Being a manatee / by Shea, Mary Molly.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31), Internet addresses and index.Provides simple information about manatees, including anatomy, feeding habits, and the dangers they face.LSC
Subjects: Manatees;
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