Showing results for "Paul Carter" in All Categories

At forty years old, a successful writer, husband and father, no longer toiling on offshore drilling rigs, was Paul Carter happily nestled in the cotton wool of suburban life enjoying the fruits of his labour? Was he f**k! With his manic life left far behind and the perfect opportunity to take it easy stretched before him what else would a middle-aged, bike obsessed, man want? Yes, that's right, he'd want to be the first guy to ride around Australia on an underpowered experimental motorcycle that runs on used cooking oil, wouldn't he? Preferably without getting hit by a semi-trailer full of bridge parts.

A 'take no prisoners' approach to life has seen Paul Carter heading to some of the world's most remote, wild and dangerous places as a contractor in the oil business. Taking postings in some of the world's wildest and most remote regions, Paul has worked in locations as far-flung as the North Sea, Middle East, Borneo and Tunisia and as flat out dangerous as Columbia, Nigeria and Russia, with some of the maddest and strangest people you could ever hope not to meet.

Whether discovering that being dyslexic means delivering your lines to camera back to front in the midst of filming a TV series, or starting a new business and travelling the world, or dealing with life's more sober moments like the birth of a son or the loss of a father, Paul Carter is still the funniest man in the bar and the nicest alpha male you'll ever meet as he risks all for the sake of a good story.

Picking up right where he left off, Paul Carter pulls out more tall tales of a mad, bad and dangerous life in the international oil trade. Starting with action and mayhem galore This Is Not A Drill sets an unrelenting pace that just doesn't let up, as Paul almost drowns when the Russian rig he's working on begins to capsize; is reunited with his Dad - another adrenaline junkie; gets married; hangs out with his rig pig buddies in exotic locations; and spends a couple of interesting weeks in Afghanistan.

Paul Kelly is a uniquely gifted storyteller, and here, using his lyrics as starting points, he reads stories of his life and his songs. Mirroring the structure of his legendary A to Z shows - where he performs around a hundred of his songs alphabetically over four nights - Kelly describes the highs and lows of performing, the art of songwriting, being on the road with the band, tales of his childhood, family, friends and fellow musicians.

Modern biographies of Richard Nixon have been consumed with Watergate. All have missed arguably the most important perspective on Nixon as California's native son, the only U.S. president born and raised in California. By shifting the focus from Watergate and Washington to Nixon's deep, defining roots in California, Paul Carter boldly challenges common conceptions of the thirty-seventh president of the United States.

The extraordinary life story of the former chairman of the Federal Reserve, whose absolute integrity provides the inspiration we need as our constitutional system and political tradition are being tested to the breaking point. As chairman of the Federal Reserve (1979-1987), Paul Volcker slayed...

There are various translations and many self-help new-age books based on the Tao Te Ching, one of the most profound spiritual books ever to be written thousands of years ago by a sage who was known as Lao Tzu. The beauty of the book is that it is left open to interpretation. The problem with...

Affiliate marketing business have become quite popular in the recent years. Have you ever dreamed of not having to leave your house, be stuck in traffic for 30 minutes, and not enjoy your work? Well, you won't have to do that anymore. With affiliate marketing, you won't have to move from your sofa to be able to earn money online

Are you tired of working a 9-to-5 job, earning almost minimum salary, and not being able to do the things you enjoy, like going out often, buying new clothes, and spending time with friends? Well, if that's your case, this is the perfect audiobook for you! If you are interested in earning money online, just by using a laptop and, most importantly, not having to move from your house, this is the audiobook for you. We will go step-by-step to teach you everything you need to know.

Instagram marketing, just like Facebook marketing, has been incredibly popular in the recent years. As we all want to turn this passion for the internet into a profit, this audiobook will teach you just that. Spending money on advertisement is not enough. As you will be taught, targeting the perfect audience for the type of product you are trying to sell is as important, if not more, than your budget on ads.

The Real Lives Show We discuss human challenges such as abuse, addiction and miraculous recovery from incurable disease. You will hear the gritty details of people at their lowest point as well as inspirational stories of success, so listen with us as we take you on an emotional rollercoaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you tired of working a 9 to 5 job, earning almost minimum salary and not being able to do the things you enjoy, like going out often, buying new clothes, and spending time with friends? Well, if that's your case, this is the perfect audiobook for you! If you are interested in earning money online, just by using a laptop and, most importantly, not having to move from your house, this is the audiobook for you.

A tabletop roleplaying game actual play podcast, currently playing The Wildsea by Felix Isaacs!

This program includes a forward written and read by Madeleine Albright, with a preface and introduction read by Stuart E. Eizenstat. The definitive history of the Carter Administration from the man who participated in its surprising number of accomplishments—drawing on his extensive and...

The Steady Man is for men who are tired of shallow motivation and ready for something more substantial. Written in a thoughtful, direct, and grounded voice, this book helps men examine who they are becoming, what they are responsible for, and how to build a life marked by discipline, purpose, emotional maturity, and quiet strength. For listeners searching for books on personal growth for men, Miles Carter offers a clear path that is serious without being harsh and encouraging without being soft. This is not about performance, ego, or pretending to have everything figured out.

In the opening days of 1644, there seems to be little hope for Parliament’s soldiers. To William Sparrow and his men, the woods of Dorset are a snow-covered sanctuary – even on Christmas Day – from the horrors of Penmethock and pursuit by the King’s men. Hugo Telling has finally returned home, ready to introduce his ‘wife’, Bella Morrison, to his family. But the Telling family is now as affected by the war as any in England; Hugo’s brother has volunteered – but on Parliament’s side.

It is November 12, 1941, and the world is at war. In Shanghai, just weeks before Pearl Harbor, thousands celebrate the birthday of China's founding father, Sun Yat-sen, in a new city center built to challenge European imperialism. Across town, crowds of Shanghai residents from all walks of life attend the funeral of China's wealthiest woman, the Chinese-French widow of a Baghdadi Jewish businessman whose death was symbolic of the passing of a generation that had seen Shanghai's rise to global prominence. But it is the racetrack that attracts the largest crowd of all. 

From the best-selling author of The Emperor of Ocean Park and New England White, a daring reimagining of one of the most tumultuous moments in our nation’s past Stephen L. Carter’s thrilling new novel takes as its starting point an alternate history: President Abraham Lincoln survives the...

A story about how love has no limits and can do the impossible to protect the person you would do anything for • With constant twists and secrets around every corner. As a child, Milo’s imaginary friend Henry was his only escape—a guardian shielding him from a harsh reality. But when danger struck, Henry became more than make-believe. Years later, Milo is an adult, and Henry is back—real, powerful, and discovering the secrets of his own past. Can Henry once again save Milo from the darkness closing in?