CA Pass The Real Story

CA Pass The Real Story
Author: CA MUKESH SINGH RAJPUT
Publisher: Indra Publishing House
Total Pages: 231
Release:
Genre:
ISBN: 9386303000

The present book ‘C.A. Pass: The Real Story’ is the author’s life story in which he describes in a very interesting manner the ups and downs of his life’s journey from zero to zenith. Through this book you will come to know how a small boy, who, sick of the constant fights between his parents, runs away from home and has to work in a canteen or in a hotel in order to put food in his belly and survive. How he refused to give up and despite these many trials and hardships he realized his dream all because he continued to persevere and is today a successful C.A. Via this honest auto – biography the author wants to say that you don’t have to be exceptionally talented to succeed; sincerity and hard work make everything possible. People with average potential can also polish and refine themselves to reach their desired goal. It is only after reading the book that one realizes the true meaning of ‘Try Again’. This book tells us that failures are only repetition of mistakes and so rather than getting demoralized by them and quitting we must try to identify and remove them. This book is not written to sermonize instead it is a true account of the actual experiences of the author’s life and inspires us not to be defeated by such challenges of life but to face them all the while telling us of the ways to do it. All in all it is a practical handbook which gives us courage, teaches us and also entertains.

Foucault in California: [a True Story--Wherein the Great French Philosopher Drops Acid in the Valley of Death]

Foucault in California: [a True Story--Wherein the Great French Philosopher Drops Acid in the Valley of Death]
Author: Simeon Wade
Publisher: Heyday Books
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2021-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781597145374

In The Lives of Michel Foucault, David Macey quotes the iconic French philosopher as speaking "nostalgically...of 'an unforgettable evening on LSD, in carefully prepared doses, in the desert night, with delicious music, [and] nice people'". This came to pass in 1975, when Foucault spent Memorial Day weekend in Southern California at the invitation of Simeon Wade-ostensibly to guest-lecture at the Claremont Graduate School where Wade was an assistant professor, but in truth to explore what he called the Valley of Death. Led by Wade and Wade's partner Michael Stoneman, Foucault experimented with psychotropic drugs for the first time; by morning he was crying and proclaiming that he knew Truth. Foucault in California is Wade's firsthand account of that long weekend. Felicitous and often humorous prose vaults readers headlong into the erudite and subversive circles of the Claremont intelligentsia: parties in Wade's bungalow, intensive dialogues between Foucault and his disciples at a Taoist utopia in the Angeles Forest (whose denizens call Foucault "Country Joe"); and, of course, the fabled synesthetic acid trip in Death Valley, set to the strains of Bach and Stockhausen. Part search for higher consciousness, part bacchanal, this book chronicles a young man's burgeoning friendship with one of the twentieth century's greatest thinkers.

The True Story of Buffalo Bill (Illustrated Edition)

The True Story of Buffalo Bill (Illustrated Edition)
Author: John M. Burke
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2018-12-21
Genre: History
ISBN: 8027246709

This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The author of this book has attempted to present to the reader the story and triumphs of the frontier lad of nine years, from the wild Western scenes of Kansas and Nebraska, from the prairies of the Platte to the parlors of the East and the palaces of Europe. William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody (1846-1917) was an American scout, bison hunter, and showman. He was born in Le Claire, Iowa Territory but he lived for several years in his father's hometown in Toronto Township, Ontario, Canada, before the family returned to the Midwest and settled in the Kansas Territory. One of the most colorful figures of the American Old West, Buffalo Bill's legend began to spread when he was only twenty-three. Shortly thereafter he started performing in shows that displayed cowboy themes and episodes from the frontier and Indian Wars. He founded Buffalo Bill's Wild West in 1883, taking his large company on tours in the United States and, beginning in 1887, in Great Britain and continental Europe.

Clearing the Air

Clearing the Air
Author: Indur M. Goklany
Publisher: Cato Institute
Total Pages: 209
Release: 1999-11-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1935308777

America's air quality is better today than ever before in modern history and continues to steadily improve. How did this remarkable turnaround come about? Basing his conclusions on a painstaking compilation of long-term empirical data on air quality and emissions data extending from the pre- federalization era to the present (some dating back a century), Goklany challenges the orthodoxy that credits federal regulation for improving air quality. He shows that the air had been getting cleaner prior to—and probably would have continued to improve regardless of federalization. States and localities, after all, have always been engaged in a race to improve the quality of life, which means different things at different stages of economic development. Goklany’s empirical data refute once and for all the race-to-the-bottom rationale for centralized federal regulation.Moreover, technological advances and consumer preferences continue to play important roles in improving air quality. Goklany accordingly offers a regulatory reform agenda that would improve upon the economic efficiency and environmental sensitivity of air quality regulation.

Death Valley in '49. Important chapter of California pioneer history

Death Valley in '49. Important chapter of California pioneer history
Author: William Lewis Manly
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2023-08-12
Genre: History
ISBN:

In 'Death Valley in '49', William Lewis Manly vividly recounts the harrowing experiences of a group of pioneers who found themselves stranded in Death Valley during the California Gold Rush. Manly's narrative style is straightforward and unembellished, allowing readers to connect with the raw emotions and challenges faced by the pioneers. The book serves as a valuable historical document, shedding light on the harsh realities of westward expansion and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Manly's first-hand account offers a unique glimpse into a significant chapter of California pioneer history, making it a compelling read for history enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.

Backcountry Adventures Southern California

Backcountry Adventures Southern California
Author: Peter Massey
Publisher: Adler Publishing
Total Pages: 642
Release: 2006-05
Genre: Automobile travel
ISBN: 1930193262

Beautifully crafted, high quality, sewn, 4 color guidebook. Part of a multiple book series of books on travel through America's beautiful and historic backcountry. Directions and maps to 2,970 miles of routes that travel through the beautiful mountain regions of Big Sur, across the arid Mojave Desert, and straight into the heart of the aptly named Death Valley. Trail history comes alive through the accounts of Spanish Missionaries; eager prospectors looking to cash in during California's gold rush; and legends of lost mines. Includes wildlife information and photographs to help readers identify the great variety of native birds, plants, and animal they are likely to see. Contains 153 trails, 640 pages, and 645 photos.