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Rescues from the Sky features the true stories of the US Coast Guard Aviation Medical Rescue Service as seen through the eyes of a wet-behind-the-ears flight surgeon fresh out of training. The events it recounts took place during the author's experience while stationed at US Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco from 1971 to 1973. The rescues are described in detail and include, among others:- The crash of a 747 on the runway on the author's first day of work- The hijacking of a 737 by two Bulgarians- The rescue of a woman bleeding from an abortion performed on a Russian submarine- Saving the life of a sailboat owner in Half Moon Bay who had a heart attack and fell unconscious while sailing in thirty-mile-per-hour winds toward a rocky shore- Rescuing a Czech crewman who developed appendicitis fifty miles at sea in a storm with fifty-five mile-per-hour windsIntersecting the dramatic rescues is a love story between the author and a young nurse and how their medical careers get in the way of their growing need to be together. The book also traces the author's training that led to his becoming a flight surgeon prior to his tour of duty.Though written under a pseudonym for personal reasons, this is a work of non-fiction that has been approved by the Motion Picture and Television Office of the United States Coast Guard. Several of the incidents recounted are also well documented in newspapers from the era. This book is ideal for anyone who likes adventure, excitement, humor, emergency medicine, aviation adventure, a tender love story, or all of the above.

Rescues from the Sky features the true stories of the US Coast Guard Aviation Medical Rescue Service as seen through the eyes of a wet-behind-the-ears flight surgeon fresh out of training. The events it recounts took place during the author's experience while stationed at US Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco from 1971 to 1973. The rescues are described in detail and include, among others:- The crash of a 747 on the runway on the author's first day of work- The hijacking of a 737 by two Bulgarians- The rescue of a woman bleeding from an abortion performed on a Russian submarine- Saving the life of a sailboat owner in Half Moon Bay who had a heart attack and fell unconscious while sailing in thirty-mile-per-hour winds toward a rocky shore- Rescuing a Czech crewman who developed appendicitis fifty miles at sea in a storm with fifty-five mile-per-hour windsIntersecting the dramatic rescues is a love story between the author and a young nurse and how their medical careers get in the way of their growing need to be together. The book also traces the author's training that led to his becoming a flight surgeon prior to his tour of duty.Though written under a pseudonym for personal reasons, this is a work of non-fiction that has been approved by the Motion Picture and Television Office of the United States Coast Guard. Several of the incidents recounted are also well documented in newspapers from the era. This book is ideal for anyone who likes adventure, excitement, humor, emergency medicine, aviation adventure, a tender love story, or all of the above.

In Lavandale, the peaceful land where all types of fowls live, Ricky, a rooster with thick, golden-brown feathers that glisten in the sun, sticks out as ornery and mischievousHe boasts and brags every morning about his accomplishments in the annual tournaments, and he never takes anything seriously. At every sunrise he runs around the land, announcing that he is the best and that no one can match his speed or strength. Many of the fowls in Lavandale grow tired of Ricky''s behavior. They complain to the Guardian Council, which decides to assign Ricky to guard the egg factory in the hopes of making him more responsible.However after two days, Ricky grows bored and returns to his old ways. While he''s away from the egg factory making his morning proclamations for everyone to hear, two rattlesnakes take two eggs. As a result of Ricky''s lapse in judgment, the Guardian Council banishes him to the Forbidden Forest for seven days.While in the forest, Ricky fears for his life, encounters some scary animals, and meets Cappi, a vegetarian alligator, who becomes his friend and shows him how to stay safe. While Ricky and Cappi are exploring, they see some hawks flying. The two follow the hawks to the City of the Hawks where Ricky overhears something that could affect Lavandale and everyone he loves there. The Adventure of Ricky the Golden Rooster shows the journey of Ricky from a boastful and immature rooster into a mature and responsible rooster who earns the respect of everyone.

The book "Being" is an inspirational and practical book design to help people overwhelmed by the busyness and speed of life. It is fun, interesting to read and use a real hiking trip in France to support the ideas presented. Drawing on contemporary psychological studies, spiritual teachings and personal experience, the book "Being" presents a clear and easy step by step pathway that will lead to a more balance and peaceful life. Simple and easy practical exercises will help the reader to: Slow down, Increase their awareness of the present, Increase self knowledge and Increase control of their life.After each chapter, the reader is introduced to simple, new habits to integrate into his/her life. Incorporation of these new habits will bring true transformation and control to a life that is too often out of control.This book "Being" is powerful by presenting ideas associated with simple life habits that will transform and give control of one's life. Its main strengths are as follow:It is very practical. Messages and advices are simple, easy to remember, very practical and useful. It is based on research, personal experiences and spiritual teachings...The resume of the message at the end of the story line is useful to clarify the idea presented. It is also easy to remember, easy to find in the chapter and easy to use as reminders.The practice part helps to develop techniques and new habits to integrate in one's daily life.Multiple quotes at the end of the chapter gives some punch to the message introduced and emphasized the universal truth of what is presented.Some of the life skills described are the fruits of personal experience, and intensive reading. It is also a personal journey and as such it adds deepness to the story and the processResearch has been extensive and varied, it includes psychology, psychiatry Buddhism and Christianity blended with personal experienceThis book is very simple, clear and practical. At the same time, it addresses very thought provoking ideas such as " who are we?" "What is our life goal?"I have dedicated this book to physicians. Being one myself, and seeing the dysfunction of a busy physician, I think this type of book is perfect to introduce small changes into one's life. The book is design to help retrieve information quickly at any time as it is intended to be reread, absorbed and practice

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