Books with title In the Driver's Seat

When a German soldier's dog bolts in front of Leen's truck, in a fraction of a second, she must make a choice: brake hard, or hit the gas.She floors it.What happens next sets off a chain of events that pitches Leen, just 15, and her family against the German forces when they are most desperate - and fierce. Leen tries to hold her family together, but despite her efforts, bit by bit everything falls apart.And just when Leen experiences a horrific loss, she must make a decision that could forever brand her a traitor, yet finally allow her to live as her heart desires.A great choice for fans of Stones From the River, The Book Thief, Those Who Save Us, and Sarah's Key, River in the Sea is a tale of first love, tragedy, intrigue and betrayal.Not just another war story, it is that rare book that makes your "emotions just pour from the pages as you read and continue to root for the characters" (Valerie Bowen, author of the For the Sake of Amelia series, 5/5 stars).Inspired by the life of the author's mother, River in the Sea is a powerfully moving account of one girl reaching adulthood when everything she believes about family, friendship, and loyalty is questioned by war. Contains wartime violence, some swearing, and sexual situations. Appropriate for teen readers age 16 and up._________________________________________________________________________________More praise for River in the Sea:"I loved this book. The story is beautifully written and I didn't want it to end."--S. Seifert, 5/5 stars"This enovel is beautifully written, with descriptions and details that are exquisite and eloquent. Boscha is not only a competent writer, she excels at it." --eNovel Reviews"Two words I could say to sum up this book are 'enchanting' and 'emotional' ... it blew me away." --RJ Moore"Her book is engrossing and horrifying at the same time, a tale of what it's like to be hungry, sick and worried that life, family and freedom will never be the same again..." --Register-Guard"The story is bitter like cinnamon, and like that spice, has a scent which lures you back." --Cidney Swanson, author of the Rippler series"Tina Boscha's prose is exemplary; her protagonist in River in the Sea is highly sympathetic; and her setting of Friesland, Netherlands, is alive with details. I fell in love with her tender gaze at the world she creates." --Samrat Upadhyay, author of The Guru of Love

‘Shed weight and add speed' - motor racing formulaThe third generation of his family to work in the motoring industry, Richard Ide's spectacular career took him from apprentice fitter at Vauxhall Motors in the 1950s to the Head of Volkswagen Group UK in the 1990s, during which period he was responsible for turning around the fortunes of six motoring businesses in the intervening forty years.Writing with the clarity, perceptiveness and sense of purpose that were the hallmarks of his management style, Ide keeps his often pioneering achievements in perspective, giving due weight to his occasional business failures and taking care to acknowledge the vital importance of the various teams he worked with during his career.While the book provides many fascinating business insights, the sheer verve of Ide's writing guarantees that it is far from a mere recitation of management-speak. He provides evocative, often humorous portraits of his colleagues, delivers a vivid history lesson about motoring's early days and captures that extraordinary time in post-war motor racing - which became an absorbing, if expensive, hobby for him in his late teens and early twenties - when legendary figures like Fangio and Stirling Moss risked their lives on a regular basis.

"Readers, start your engines! You're about to charge into full-throttle NASCAR action and learn about the science behind this thrilling sport. NASCAR in the Driver's Seat shows you just what drivers experience during a NASCAR race. You'll find out how they train their bodies to endure the heat and stress of a close race. You'll learn what they know about passing, drafting, and air flow. And you'll be right with them as they tell their pit crew how their car feels as it's zooming at 180 miles an hour. So grab your infield pass and learn about The Science of NASCAR. "

At fifteen, Leen De Graaf likes everything she shouldn’t: smoking cigarettes, wearing red lipstick, driving illegally, and working in the fields. It seems the only thing she shares with her fellow Dutchmen is a fear of the German soldiers stationed nearby and a frantic wish for the war to end. When a soldier’s dog runs in front of Leen’s truck, her split-second reaction sets off a storm of events that pitches her family against the German forces when they are most desperate – and fierce. Leen tries to hold her family together, but despite her efforts, bit by bit everything falls apart, and just when Leen experiences a horrific loss, she must make a decision that could forever brand her a traitor, yet finally allows her to live as her heart desires. Inspired by the life of the author’s mother, River in the Sea is a powerful and moving account of one girl reaching adulthood when everything she believes about family, friendship, and loyalty is questioned by war. “Tina Boscha’s prose is exemplary; her protagonist in River in the Sea is highly sympathetic; and her setting of Friesland, Netherlands, is alive with details. I fell in love with her tender gaze at the world she creates.” -Samrat Upadhyay, author of The Guru of Love Praise for RIVER IN THE SEA: "Based on her parents’ accounts, author, Tina Boscha, writes tragically, sensitively and honestly about life on the harsh North Sea coast during the German occupation ... The book is well written and historically significant. ... Boscha has best-seller potential."--Portland Book Review

12-Year-Old Girl Takes Kids To The Stars Author Erin Ley's launch of her children's book, Maggie's in the Driver's Seat, is an out-of-this-world adventure that kids and parents can take together from their own home. Six stimulating stories accompanied by full-color illustrations give parents the tools to teach their children how to build positive character traits and discover basic human virtues. Each excursion delivers a memorable message that children will forever benefit from throughout their own life journey. Blast off with space academy student Maggie the Magnificent, a gregarious girl with an inquisitive mind, courageous spirit, and loving heart, as she jaunts from one planet to the next in her spaceship. Fun, creative, intelligent, and meaningful, the stories present important lessons in exciting ways that encourage children to tell their parents about their own daily adventures. Each adventure story takes Maggie to a different planet where a different character trait is illustrated, learned, and applied. Maggie discovers responsibility, respect, honesty and accountability, compassion, self-discipline and generosity. As she encounters these traits, she realizes how she can apply them to her own life. Maggie's adventures also put her in contact with all sorts of curious creatures. On Planet Luvit she meets two-headed dragons. Planet Awe introduces her to a goobley goblin and a jumping giant. And on Planet Plenty, she has an enlightening conversation with the Present Givers. Written for children age four and up, Maggie's in the Driver's Seat is a book that spans the ages with classic themes that inspire our children to care about themselves and others. Professionals in education and psychology will find that the topics in this book generate even more questions that lead to self-exploration. Erin Ley blends universal themes and gives us insight into their simple yet powerful applications through the eyes of a young g

‘Shed weight and add speed' - motor racing formulaThe third generation of his family to work in the motoring industry, Richard Ide's spectacular career took him from apprentice fitter at Vauxhall Motors in the 1950s to the Head of Volkswagen Group UK in the 1990s, during which period he was responsible for turning around the fortunes of six motoring businesses in the intervening forty years.Writing with the clarity, perceptiveness and sense of purpose that were the hallmarks of his management style, Ide keeps his often pioneering achievements in perspective, giving due weight to his occasional business failures and taking care to acknowledge the vital importance of the various teams he worked with during his career.While the book provides many fascinating business insights, the sheer verve of Ide's writing guarantees that it is far from a mere recitation of management-speak. He provides evocative, often humorous portraits of his colleagues, delivers a vivid history lesson about motoring's early days and captures that extraordinary time in post-war motor racing - which became an absorbing, if expensive, hobby for him in his late teens and early twenties - when legendary figures like Fangio and Stirling Moss risked their lives on a regular basis.