Merton Naydler joined the RAF at the age of nineteen and served for the next six years until May 1946. He flew Spitfires and Hurricanes during a tour of duty that took him to North Africa, Burma and Malaya. This well written and extremely entertaining memoir portrays wartime life in the desert environment where sand and flies and life under canvas made living and flying a daunting experience. When the author was posted to Burma he was filled with 'a deep and genuine dread'. After a long uncomfortable trip he joined 11 Squadron and was now faced with Japanese Zeroes in combat over dense tropical jungle rather than Bf 109s over a barren desert terrain. 'Daytime flying was hot as hell, the humidity intense' - the author's description of his new posting that goes on to describe life in 'Death Valley', named because of the likeliness of falling victim to tropical disease rather than enemy aircraft. This is the story of a sergeant pilot who learned his trade the hard way, in action over Africa and then honed his combat skills in the skies over Japanese-held tropical forests where he was eventually commissioned.

Many people do not take their dreams seriously. But what if dreams mean something? What if they are important? What if God is speaking to people while they sleep? In Dream Talk, Katrina Wilson explains that God speaks to us in the quiet of the night, when we are more open to His voice. While we dream, we can work through the issues of the day and receive help from the One who never sleeps. We can actually learn life lessons in our dreams.

For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary the one to the other – Galatians 5:17 Young men, you form a large and very important class in the population of this country; but where, and in what condition, are your souls? I am growing old myself, but there are few things that I can remember so well as the days of my youth. I have a most distinct recollection of the joys and the sorrows, the hopes and the fears, the temptations and the difficulties, the mistaken judgments and the misplaced affections, and the errors and the aspirations which surround and accompany a young man’s life. If I can only say something to keep some young man walking in the right way and preserve him from faults and sins, which may hurt his prospects both for time and eternity, I shall be very thankful. There are four things which I propose to do: 1. I will mention some general reasons why young men need exhorting. 2. I will note some special dangers which young men need to be warned about. 3. I will give some general advice which I beg young men to receive. 4. I will set down some special rules of conduct which I strongly advise young men to follow. On each of these four points I have something to say, and my young friend, I pray to God that what I say may do good to your soul. – J. C. Ryle Updated edition based on Thoughts for Young Men

Umuokika is a prosperous African community led by Chief Ebube, the son of a great warrioruntil a mysterious illness descends upon the people. Its first victim is Ebubes youngest wife, who becomes sick with a high fever and strange sores. At first, Ebube suspects malaria, but it is not long before others in Umuokika and beyond begin to fall ill. From the onset of the health crisis, a battle begins between faith and science, the old and the new, and the indigenous and the foreign. In a community torn apart by a simmering debate over which way to resolve the emergency, Chief Ebube finds himself in a precarious situation since his wife is the carrier of the disease. Fueled by a burning desire to uphold religious traditions and save lives, Ebube eventually caves into the demands of the people and follows the prescription of a diviner over medical advice. But what he does not know is that his decision comes with tragic consequences. Swimming with Lizards is the tale of an African communitys battle with a mystery illness as its leader and his people attempt to contain the ravages of the disease before it is too late for all of them. A scorching narrative loaded with complex, thought-provoking aspects Don Okolo, author/ filmmaker

** This edition includes a short biography of the author and is fully formatted and linked for optimal readability. This is the only copy you'll ever need.** In this book, J. C. Ryle offers heartfelt advice to young men. Written in a very familiar style, he warns young men against sloth, lust, love of pleasure, peer pressure, and other dangers. In addition, Ryle offers practical, helpful advice and encouragement to young men in taking steps to overcome these dangers and become men of character and godliness.

The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.