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Lincoln is happy to be going to Japan as a martial arts exchange student. So is Tony, his barrio brother from San Francisco. They're excited about living in a dojo, or school for martial arts, and practicing the art of kempo. When Lincoln arrives in Japan, he is surprised to find that the dojo is a vacant lot. He will be living on a small farm with the Ono family, whose mother reminds him of his own. The father likes to play practical jokes, and the son, Mitsuo, likes baseball.

What's it like to be a trail angel and can romance truly blossom from first meeting to marriage on the Pacific Crest Trail? How do trail names get bestowed and what does it mean when you find yourself roaring back at a mountain lion? How have climate change, technology, and the sheer number of hikers affected life on the PCT? Find the answers to all these questions, and so many more, in the diverse writings gathered in Crossing Paths, an anthology of stories and poems written by PCT hikers.

The heart-pounding story of rowing expert Mick Dawson's most challenging feats on the open water, culminating in his greatest achievement: crossing the North Pacific Ocean in a small rowboat. Storms, fatigue, equipment failure, intense hunger, and lack of water are just a few of the challenges...

In 1962, with a Canadian friend, Andy Larson embarked on a journey driving across colonial Africa in a wartime jeep. Sleeping on the ground, the pair encountered civil wars, riots, and wild animals while seeing the continents fascinating scenery and meeting its interesting peoples. In June 2010 Andy Larson embarked on another journey, this time sailing a 36 foot sailboat alone from Vancouver to Mexico, and then across the Pacific Ocean to Sydney Australia. Alone at sea, he encountered whales and dolphins, endured solitude and loneliness, fought through storms, battled breakdowns, and sat ...

Sometimes, you realize the person you’ve been looking for has been right there all along. And he’s standing next to your husband, watching him eat a popsicle. My life couldn't be better. I have a thriving glassblowing business, a loving marriage to Casey — an engineer with arms that could make any woman swoon and cooking skills to boot — and an idyllic property in the mountains of Southern Oregon. But something is missing. And it's not just our cat's stash of stolen panties. Things get complicated when my old college friend Kai blows into town. And he's more than just a breeze — ...

Mira is my ride or die, my soulmate, my partner in crime. We're like two peas in a pod, and even our faults complement each other. Together, we run a quaint little bookstore in Hazy Cove, our own little paradise in the Pacific Northwest. And I’m madly in love with her. The only thing marring perfection? Her annoying, alpha-hole of a husband, Gunnar. Yeah, I’m the ultimate third wheel. To make matters worse, Mira wants Gunnar and I to be friends and is always trying to set up our bromance. Let’s be real, two men couldn’t be any different: Gunnar owns a motorcycle shop, I own a ...

Twelve-year-old Phoenix has always been fearless—especially when it comes to charting her own course. Armed with only a sturdy sailboat, homemade provisions, and an unwavering spirit, she sets sail alone from the California coast toward the distant shores of Hawaii. Along the way, she finds guidance in the unlikeliest of friends: a wise sea turtle showing hidden channels, playful dolphins teaching her to ride the waves, bioluminescent jellyfish lighting her path in the darkness, and many more marvels from the deep. An unforgettable coming-of-age adventure that reminds us courage, ...

A show from Church Divinity School of the Pacific about leaders creating Christian community and sharing God's love.