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Airports of Western Washington and Oregon form the backdrop for flying adventures in the Pacific Northwest. Take the controls of a Piper Arrow, as your personal flight instructor leads you to out-of-the-way spots where recreational aircraft provide the freedom to pursue cherished goals. Hints for cross-county and local flying presented by a 7000-hour FAA certified flight instructor. For armchair pilots and experienced pros, this book is an escape so realistic you’ll swear you’re airborne.

River and lake paddling in a sea kayak – not your typical jaunts in the Pacific Northwest. Here’s proof that enchanting journeys are born in dreams of personal exploration. A Canadian paddler heads south to probe the rivers of Washington, searching for “slow pusher” rivers to propel his kayak lazily downstream mile after mile. In the process, overnight voyages and day trips become inspiring expeditions for an amateur paddler and his wife. A travelogue memoir of enlightening adventures set in the magic of the Pacific Northwest. WASHINGTON: Skagit River, Dakota Creek, Nooksack River, ...

When our Milky Way merges with the Andromeda Galaxy in 4.75 billion years, Earth will be facing even bigger problems than a cosmic collision. Two parallel worlds confront an uncertain future, while an astrophilosopher and a modern shaman struggle with decisions that will establish the fate of intelligent beings throughout the colliding spiral arms. Worlds separated by thousands of light-years are suddenly thrust together in challenges humans have never imagined.

Cabins float in a cut-off fjord of British Columbia’s south coast, where mountains drop into the sea and lifestyles focus on self-reliance and a different sense of purpose. One man tackles an on-going dream to construct a floating cabin on Powell Lake, from the water up – not his first, but his finest.

Pursuing the inlets of coastal British Columbia, where the mountains drop into the sea, and lifestyles focus on self-assurance and a different sense of purpose. Boating northward from the Strait of Georgia, to Cortes and Quadra Islands, and beyond. Coastal cruising adventures by the author of 'Up the Strait' and 'Off the Grid.'

How would a distant intelligence contact earth? Shawna is an Air Force officer with remembrances of the future. Trapped in a structured military world, her unearthly memories persist for nearly three decades, culminating in a message from the stars. Meanwhile, on a distant planet, alien life is struggling with their attempt to communicate with life on earth. Shawna is their target. The author of six books in the series "Coastal British Columbia Stories" ventures into an exciting new genre, military aviation science fiction, where the C-130 Hercules is the biggest hero.

On a remote lake in Canada, Ashley and Justin seek an off-the-grid lifestyle, while two anomalies merge into one. A distant galaxy exhibits unusual characteristics in Justin's amateur telescope, and something under the lake is stirring. Soon military submarine chasers from two countries are involved, and so are astronomers from around the world. It's a race to discover the meaning of the anomalies, and Ashley and Justin take an unexpected lead in the investigations. Can a determined couple who decide to tackle a remote region bring clarity to the events that are rapidly unfolding?

Spaceship Challenger is on mankind’s first true galactic voyage using a high-tech blend of space jumps and cryogenic hibernation. Captain Tina Brett leads her ship towards the ultimate goal, first contact with alien intelligence, until a navigational glitch changes everything. Then the nemesis of crews since ancient ships plied the high seas – mutiny. Or is it something more than anyone could have anticipated? Six individuals on an epic journey work together, and occasionally against each other, for the good of mankind.

Coastal British Columbia from Jervis Inlet to Desolation Sound serves as the backdrop for stories of boating, hiking, and survival. Tales from remote areas of Canada where people are isolated from the bustle of the surrounding world. Stories for the stout of heart and those who crave wilderness adventure. Numerous maps and photos accompany the stories, a follow-up book to the original 'Up the Lake.'

Tannon Bessimer is an amateur astronomer who has discovered an object that is inbound to our solar system. And it’s getting the world's attention. The final destination is unknown, but if earth is the target, communication is the key. But the UFO is silent – until Tannon becomes the unexpected first contact. Artificial intelligence has been evolving aboard the featureless inbound sphere during its flight between the stars. Now it is preparing to meet a new form of alien life. Tannon fights the consequences of his fame, while his sister, Kelly, adds to his challenges. But with her help, ...

Flying Coastal British Columbia, where mountains drop into the sea and people practice self-reliance and a different sense of purpose. Airports in British Columbia, along with Arctic destinations, are featured. Contrarian views of the people and places of coastal British Columbia, and off-the-grid living. Written by a flight instructor with 7000 hours of flight experience.

Cabins float in a cut-off fjord of British Columbia’s South Coast, where mountains drop into the sea and lifestyles focus on self-reliance and a different sense of purpose. Up the lake and off the grid – Canada at its best. What's it like to live in a remote setting, and how do you get started? The ideal book for those new to off-the-grid lifestyles, providing a realistic look at the experience of remote living in a travelogue memoir format

Boating, hiking, and survival off the grid in coastal British Columbia, where mountains drop into the sea and people practice self-reliance and a different sense of purpose. Destinations on the Strait of Georgia that can be reached by boat, bicylcle, and all-terrain vehicle. Sea kayaking in the Gulf Islands. Contrarian views of the people and places of coastal British Columbia.

Coastal British Columbia from Jervis Inlet to Desolation Sound serves as the backdrop for stories of quadding, hiking, and survival. Tales from remote areas of Canada where people are isolated from the bustle of the surrounding world. Stories for the stout of heart and those who crave wilderness adventure. Numerous maps and photos accompany the stories, a follow-up book to the original 'Up the Main.'

Coastal British Columbia from Jervis Inlet to Desolation Sound serves as the backdrop for stories of boating in the Strait of Georgia and the islands to the north. Tales from remote areas of Canada where people are isolated from the bustle of the surrounding world. Stories for the stout of heart and those who crave wilderness adventure. Numerous maps and photos accompany the stories, a follow-up book to the original 'Up the Strait.'

Canadian stories of winter hiking, biking, and boating. Survival off the grid in coastal British Columbia, where mountains drop into the sea and lifestyles focus on self-reliance and a different sense of purpose. Focuses on the Powell River region, from Jervis Inlet to Desolation Sound.

From Desolation Sound to Jervis Inlet, coastal British Columbia at its best. Canadian stories about the Sunshine Coast. Boating, hiking, and survival off the grid in coastal BC. Regional off-road riding on quads and motorcycles in the area surrounding Powell River, BC. Stories of Canadians who demonstrate self-reliance and a different sense of purpose in a region where mountains drop into the sea.