Mostrando resultados por "Beyond the Edge" en Todas las categorías

On September 26, 2020, Chelsey Klein embarked on a hike up Mount Shasta that would change everything for her. A lifelong athlete, Chelsey never shied away from a challenge, but that fateful day, she wasn’t sure if she would make it off the mountain alive. Miraculously, she survived, but that wasn’t the end of her story; rather, it was the start of a new one.

For nearly two thousand years, men and women have sought to find Earth's elusive northernmost point of land. In Beyond the Edge, Gerald Johnson chronicles the search for this unique and mysterious place. The journey joins together vastly different civilizations and eras in a common quest. The ancient Greeks, the Vikings, and European and American explorers-past and present-all share the ambition, courage, and persistence needed to find and to understand a frozen land of light and darkness called Thule. How can it be that explorers, scientists, and adventurers have all been drawn into the ...

In May of 1963, Seattle mountaineer Jim Whittaker stepped into world history by becoming the first American to summit Mount Everest. More than 50 years later, he is still regarded as a seminal figure in North American mountaineering, as well as an astute businessman who helped create the outdoor recreation industry. A Life on the Edge: Memoirs of Everest and Beyond is Jim's courageous, no-punches-pulled autobiography and a look at a peripatetic, sometimes difficult life.

Far, far away, jutting out into the emptiness beyond, lies the Edge. Filled with strange peoples and terrifying creatures, this is a world unlike any other, where action–and danger–await at every turn. Abandoned at birth in the dangerous Deepwoods, young Twig has been brought up by a family...

From the vision of one man... Stories covering a century of frontline ministry... Experience the joy of sharing the gospel with people who are hearing it for the first time. Be amazed at the miraculous move of God in people’s lives. Weep over the martyrdom of missionaries for the cause of Christ. This collection of one hundred and ten stories from the past and present of WEC International (Worldwide Evangelization for Christ) reveals how God is working out the vision of founder C.T. Studd to reach all peoples with the life-changing gospel.

Lindsey Vonn, an American sporting icon, needs no introduction. She’s not just a skier; she’s a force of nature. In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Ryan Manion of Travis Manion Foundation and explores the mindset, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence that propelled her to become one of the most decorated female skiers in history. Discover how Lindsey found her “why” during the most challenging times, pushed her limits, and never stopped learning. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast or simply seeking inspiration, Lindsey's story inspires us all to embrace determination...

When Ovid was exiled from Rome to a border town on the Black Sea, he despaired at his bleak and barbarous new surroundings. Like many Greeks and Romans, Ovid thought the outer reaches of his world was where civilization ceased to exist. Our own fascination with the Greek and Roman world has for centuries followed this perspective, shrouding cultures at the far reaches of their influence in myth. But what was it like to live on the edges of these empires, on the boundaries of the known world?

Every year, roughly 2 million people participate in marathons and half marathons in the United States, and, no matter what level they are, every one of these runners has likely hit “The Wall,” running out of muscle fuel in the final miles and slowing down precipitously. In The New Rules, renowned fitness journalist and training coach Matt Fitzgerald cuts through the myths, distilling the most up-to date science to help runners overcome the universally experienced nutritional barriers that prevent success in the marathon and half marathon.

In Beyond Grit, Cindra Kamphoff reveals the ten practices that the world's best use to gain the high-performance edge. Kamphoff shares the tools and strategies she's taught executives, entrepreneurs, NFL ProBowl athletes, Olympians, college athletes, and championship teams.

Brought to you by Penguin. Munich, 1938. As dark shadows gather at the fringe of the traditional Oktoberfest revelry, Julia Ormesby finds herself falling in love with Conrad von Echlau. Later, on the eve of war, they are forced to recognise that the weight of history leaves them little chance of...

America has undergone a radical shift. Almost half of Generation Z (born 1997 through 2012) and millennials (born 1981 through 1996) mark the “none” box when it comes to claiming religious affiliation. How can we share Jesus with the growing number of secular people who question, ignore, or reject beliefs about truth, morality, the Bible, and God that earlier generations built their lives on? It starts with being a good friend. In Not Beyond Reach, Aaron Pierce explains how discipleship relationships start even before a friend or loved one accepts Christ.

What happens when life stops—but awareness continues? NDE Stories from Real Near-Death Cases presents a powerful collection of true, immersive accounts from individuals who crossed the threshold of death and returned with memories that defy conventional explanation. These are not abstract theories or secondhand retellings—these are real experiences from real people who were declared clinically dead, lost consciousness during trauma, or slipped beyond the physical world in moments where survival seemed impossible. Inside this book, you’ll discover: • Vivid out-of-body experiences ...

Young Twig lives in the Deepwoods, among the Woodtrolls, but he isn't one of them. In a brave attempt to find out where he belongs, Twig wanders into the mysterious, fascinating, and sometimes hazardous world beyond the Deepwoods. In his travels he encounters myriad peculiar creatures, like his wise guardian, the Caterbird; the Slaughterers, a peaceful race who butcher animals for their livelihood; and the vicious, bile-swilling Rotsucker.

Where does the mind go when the brain goes dark? The Science of the Soul explores the frontier where neuroscience meets the infinite — where clinical death, consciousness, and quantum reality blur into one. Told through forty first-person accounts from doctors, scientists, engineers, and ordinary people who’ve crossed the threshold and returned, this collection bridges the rational and the miraculous. Each story pairs the raw emotional intensity of a near-death experience with cutting-edge perspectives from neurobiology, quantum physics, and the philosophy of mind. From brain scans that...

In a fit of panic, reclusive English teacher, Julian Pedalino, lies about a boyfriend when he's coerced into attending his ex-husband's wedding. And when he realizes he has to follow through and actually bring someone, he's left with only one option. Hire a stranger. He's expecting the weekend to be a disaster, he's expecting everyone to see through him, he's expecting them all to know the truth - that he could never get someone as gorgeous as that to fall for a person like him.

What happens when the light calls you twice? In this second volume of NDE Stories – United States, fifty new voices from across America share their moments beyond the veil — where time slows, breath stops, and the soul steps forward. From burning stairwells in Denver to moonlit oceans off the Maine coast, from hospital rooms to canyon cliffs, each account reveals a different face of the same mystery: the world that waits for us when heartbeat and horizon meet. Some saw radiant beings. Some heard music that had no sound. And some returned with quiet gifts — a sense of peace, purpose, ...

Adyn Cole boards a flight in New York to return to Australia to bury his uncle, Fletcher, leaving a decade of life behind him – a lost job and a relationship in ruins. Although Adyn is favoured by his uncle's estate, Fletcher's passing yields a legacy of betrayal and ruptured kinship. In Koorawatha, his inherited Blue Mountains home, Adyn discovers how hard it is to escape the demons of the past and how profoundly a family can be corrupted by greed. Yet there are two people living in his house who will redeem him and help him to mend a part of himself that has long been broken.

خلف حافة الكون" للكاتب محمود علام هو كتاب علمي فلسفي يأخذك في رحلة استكشافية عبر أسرار العالم والواقع الذي نعيشه. يستعرض الكتاب ظواهر غامضة، ألغازًا علمية، ومعضلات فلسفية، ويطرح تساؤلات حول حدود المعرفة البشرية. من خلال مقالات متعمقة، يغوص المؤلف في موضوعات متنوعة، من الفيزياء النظرية والتكنولوجيا إلى الطب والظواهر الخارقة، مقدّمًا للقارئ مزيجًا فريدًا من العلم والفلسفة والتساؤل المستمر.

Across cultures, eras, and belief systems, people who come close to death report remarkably similar experiences. They describe crossing a boundary—one that separates the living from something just beyond it—and then returning. NDE: The Line Humanity Keeps Crossing explores near-death experiences as a recurring human event rather than a rare anomaly. From medical crises and accidents to moments of sudden trauma, this book examines what happens when consciousness reaches the edge of biological survival and briefly passes beyond it. Drawing on firsthand accounts, medical context, and cross...

The AI-Human Edge is a groundbreaking, comprehensive playbook for leaders, innovators, educators, coaches, analysts, and decision-makers who want to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence—not to replace humans, but to elevate them. In a world obsessed with bigger models, faster chips, and AI automation, Bill Schmarzo reframes the conversation: the real competitive advantage isn’t artificial intelligence alone, but intelligence systems that learn with us, adapt to us, and amplify what humans do best. Drawing on four decades of experience across sports, healthcare, education, ...