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Book by Bob Ross, Carol Ross

Book by Ross, Bob

Ross, Bob

In his gripping narrative, Bob Ross gives real meaning to the expression, "living in the fast lane on the cutting edge of catastrophe." From his early days of fighter pilot training, to his experiences as a test pilot, and finally to his two combat tours in Vietnam he blithely ignores the extreme dangers inherent in this type of flying with the tongue-in-cheek observation that, "we chosen few were invincible." This fascinating story follows Ross's progress from a young civil engineer entering the Air Force in 1952, to his training as a fighter pilot, and to his subsequent decision to make the last great leap up the competitive ladder and apply for test pilot training. Here we meet a striking group of men, some like Chuck Yeager and Bud Anerson who are living legends in aviation. We also get a bird's eye view of the exciting, productive, and extremely interesting life of a test pilot. However, it is in Vietnam where we see the fruition of ! all Ross's experience and training. He served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968 as a fighter pilot with the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing and from 1971 to 1972 with the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing as Chief of Combat Operations and later as Commander of the 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Between the two tours he completed 438 combat missions. Despite the grim realities of war, the loss of friends and comrades, and being shot down twice towards the end of his second combat tour, Ross remembers his two years in Vietnam as the most rewarding and productive in a long and adventurous career. He is immindently successful in his stated purpose in writing this journal: "I wanted to relate the gritty, often heroic, and sometimes outrageously funny adventures of the really good men I flew with in combat. Their story is long overdue." Indeed it is!

Being with Benny is the story of how Bob Miller, from a shattered childhood in rural Australia and only four years of schooling, became one of the world’s leading yacht designers. His creation, Australia II, won the America’s Cup in 1983, ending the New York Yacht Club’s 132-year hold on the world’s oldest sporting trophy. Miller, who changed his name to Ben Lexcen before designing Australia II, also designed three-handed lightweight 18-footers that changed the whole course of skiff design, the Contender dinghy, and successful ocean racers such as Mercedes III, Apollo, Ginkgo, Ballyhoo and Sydney-Hobart race winner Ceil III. He was also a champion sailor and represented Australia in the Olympic Games. Being with Benny not only tells his story, some of it in his own words, but how he influenced the lives of the people around him, many of whom have helped re-sail the adventurous course of his life in this book.

Gordon Ingate's illustrious sailing career spans international campaigning in Dragons and 5.5 Metres, offshore racing and the America's Cup. His Caprice of Huon won the 1965 Admiral's Cup at Australia's first appearance. In 5.5 Metres, he won the Scandinavian Gold Cup in 1969 and Kiel Week in 2001. Crewed by Rob Thornton, he also represented Australia in the Tempest class at the 1972 Olympics. He campaigned for the America's Cup with Gretel II, and continued sailing her in Australia, a valuable benchmark for the 1983 America's Cup winner, Australia II. He later returned to the Dragon class where, at the age of 91, he won the Prince Philip Cup Australian championship for a fourth time in January 2018. Wingnut: Sailing Showman is the fascinating story of Gordon Ingate's life in and around the sailing world.

The book begins with recollections of the the 1937 Ohio River Flood and moves on to describe the formation and struggles of a large family. World War II dominates life especially when the father goes into the navy and survives the sinking of his ship. The Author serves two years in the navy, starts a family and begins a forty year career in electric power.

Bob Ross taught us more than how to paint--he taught us how to live a calm, mindful life. Inspired by Bob Ross's famed painting techniques, quotes, and iconic images, this affirming guide-to-life book will help you navigate your own personal landscape, one day--or canvas--at a time. Beloved for his relaxing tone and his way of imparting his meditative outlook on life (all while creating a painting in under thirty minutes on television), Bob Ross had a quiet, nurturing disposition that made him the perfect guide to overcoming (and appreciating) everyday challenges both big and small. Featuring Bob's most famous quotes and illustrated by more than thirty of his original paintings, "Be a Peaceful Cloud" and Other Life Lessons from Bob Ross is filled with calming, mindful essays that tap into his advice on imagination, friendship, mistakes, and finding happiness. Chapters range from "Blank Canvas: It's Your World," which illuminates how to approach each day, to "Bravery Tests: Challenging Yourself," which draws upon your inner strength, to "Happy Little Accidents: Creating Success from Failure," which affirms the power of positive thinking. Bob Ross's lessons gently encourage everyone to live their best Bob Ross life--an aspiration more important now than ever before.

The Bible was written in three languages: Hebrew (Old Testament), Chaldee (portion of Daniel), and Greek (New Testament). The Bible that we have today is a translation of the Hebrew, Chaldee, and Greek writings into our language. There are many translations of the Bible, the most popular being the King James Version, which you probably own. The Word “Hell” in the King James Version There are four words in the KJV translated “hell.” Of these four words, only one of them is used in the Old Testament. That word is the Hebrew word “Sheol.” In the New Testament, the three words translated “hell” are “hades,” “gehenna,” and “tartarus,” all Greek words. What do these words mean?

The Bible book of Revelation is avoided even by scholars, saying that they don't understand it. It is the only Bible book that Calvin didn't write a commentary for. The book is filled with symbols and numbers. I researched the symbols to understand their meaning and showed how the numbers are used consistently all over the Bible. The book is not a chronology but is 7 different sections in which each covers the time between the first and second comings of Christ from a different perspective. The word "Revelation" literally means the" Unveiling" of Jesus. The book is all about Jesus the Lamb of God;: the vision of the Lamb, the churches of the Lamb, the Throne of the Lamb, the Seals of the Lamb, the horses and trumpets of the Lamb, the Bowls of the Lamb, and the Wedding of the Lamb. Revelation is a picture of what is going on behind the scenes of time and space in Heaven. It is a pattern in worship for believers. Buckle up for the greatest journey of a lifetime. You will be inspired in awe at the majesty of Jesus, God the Son, the lamb and Lion of God. I'll meet you inside the book....

This is an OT prophecy book about the 1st coming of Christ, but it is mainly about the courageous and compassionate witness of a man that was kidnapped from everything familiar in exile into a foreign country and its capital city. His faith and his God-given wisdom promoted him through 3 world dynasties for 50+ years. He never compromised his faith and witness under the threat of certain death. World leaders recognized his genuineness, his wisdom, and humble personality. How he did this in the most challenging circumstances will be an inspiration to all who read about it. Some of the book's statements are used today internationally in modern newscasts daily, such as "the Handwriting on the wall". Go back with me 2,600 years and see how God's people lived and witnessed. Be like Daniel in your culture today.

There are amazing stories to be told about country music. Bob Ross' journey through life in the country music business has amazing history he would like to share with you. Join Bob in his journey through country music. Meet the stars, read about the Country Music Hall of Fame. Most of all, learn about George D. Hay is and his contributions to and inspiration of the Grand Ole Opry and country music.