Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} The Influxitron (Captain Disaster #1) by Del Shannon Maxfield Doyle Crook. On July 1, 2020, Maxfield Doyle Crook, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 83. Maxfield (Max) was born on November 2, 1936, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Clarence and Helen (Mullikin) Crook. He was a graduate of Ann Arbor High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan and later received his degree in business from Western Michigan University. On 1958, Max married high school classmate, Joann Louise Stollsteimer and they raised a daughter, Susan Ann, and son, David Lee, in Michigan and subsequently in California. Max was an innovator and a pioneer in many facets during his life that touched millions of people. His career milestones included the co-writing of a 1961 hit called, “Runaway” which was given the BMI “Million-Air” award for over two million radio broadcast performances and later inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. Max’s musical talents found him performing on The Midnight Special, ABC’s In Concert, and the Hollywood Bowl while collaborating with many artists such as Del Shannon, Liberace, Robert Moog, Tom Petty, and more. Max’s invention of the Clavioline instrument called the “Musitron”, as heard in the hit song, “Runaway”, has been judged by music historians as one of the early forerunners for modern synthesizers. While in California, Max was a training captain with the Ventura County Fire Department and helped pioneer what is now known as the FIRESCOPE CA Task Force. FIRESCOPE helped shape all coordination for interdepartmental, multiagency emergency disaster, natural disaster and multiple fire alarm response that California and other states use today. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Max was known for his love of music. It was said that there was not an instrument he could not play thanks to his amazing ability to hear music. Max and his first wife, Joann, lived on a ranch in the Mojave Desert that was a delightful place for ministry, music, and fellowship. Max and his second wife, Glenda, enjoyed a Christian worship music ministry for many years. Additionally, he had a music ministry in both churches and public presentations such as retirement homes, RV parks, campgrounds, and National Day of Prayer celebrations. Max will be best remembered by all as a kind, empathetic, and wise person who would do anything for the other person without thinking about himself. From being a varsity diver in college; lifeguard and orderly soon after high school; and piano practicing teen after school for the junior high school janitors, Max was always pursuing excellence in every area of life. Max was unassumingly a gifted giver. Nothing can fill the void left behind by his departure and he will be deeply missed by family, friends, for his faith, and by millions touched by his music here on Earth. Max was preceded in death by his father, Clarence, his mother, Helen, and his beloved wife of 56 years, Joann. He is survived by his loving wife, Glenda, of Deming, his two children, Susan Crook of Deming, David and his wife, Patricia Crook of Logan, and his grandson, Isaac Crook of Logan, New Mexico. He is also survived by his sister, Donna, and her husband, Dr. Ronald Snyder, of Petoskey, Michigan, and three nephews, five grandnephews and three grandnieces. A special memorial tribute to the innovative musical legacy of Max Crook will be held in Deming, New Mexico, to be announced at a later date. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels & Crematory “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-546-0070. To send your condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapels.com. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Maxfield Doyle Crook , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. The Captain Disaster Revised Short Story Audiobooks. The very first Captain Disaster short story was, if memory serves, written way back in 1999. Since then there have been various editions of the collected stories released, but I am going back to revise them - correct errors, make improvements, and make the character a little more consistent with who he has become over the course of several stories and games - to then create the audiobook versions. My plan is to release the first episode and an initial low price (final price will be $10,99) so that early supporters will get all the episodes for less. Each of the 11 episodes will be released individually along with an accompanying PDF, and when all the episodes are done I will also release the collection in a single volume. (The individual episodes will remain available of course.) UPDATES: 12th June 2019 - A teaser for Episode 1 is now available. 13th June 2019 - Teaser audio now available directly as YouTube video. 14th June 2019 - Episode 1 released. 1st July 2019 - Episode 2 teaser now available. 4th July 2019 - Episode 2 released. 18th September 2019 - Episode 3 released + Ep. 3 teaser. (a little later than planned due to real life stuff including being burgled. but hopefully getting back to a reasonable schedule now) Shannon T NDE. It was all by strange chance that in August 2011 I ended up travelling to Beirut for a breast augmentation surgery, having been born and raised in Ottawa, Canada, with access to lots of plastic surgeons within my own city. However, my best friend since childhood who saved lots of money by having hers done in Lebanon last year, and who was very satisfied with her results inspired me. I had been to Lebanon before and was comfortable with the whole idea, so within a week I booked my appointment with the surgeon, booked my flights, and organized to stay with my daughter's grandmother during my stay and recovery. The reason I was brave enough to go through with this is that I am a 32 year old, working and married mother of three who 'had everything going for me' but I was constantly nagged by a condition I grew up with called 'pectus excavatum' (congenital funnel chest). It seemed to be slowly getting worse and worse, and only people who knew me really closely ever knew about this condition, as I was totally embarrassed about it and able to camouflage it with super padded push-up bras. As strange as this may sound, not having normal sized breasts made me feel like I wasn't the person I could or should be, because I was missing what it took to complete myself and be happy. So on August 17, 2011 I walked into the operating room totally ready for it. I laid down on the operating table and the anesthesiologist told me that I would be falling asleep very soon. Then I just remember going 'out of it'. The next thing I remember is waking up in my body, still under anesthesia, and then realizing that my throat was blocked and I couldn't breathe. My first reaction was to panic and try to move my hands or shake my body to let the doctors or nurses know that I couldn't breathe. I could feel and hear everything going on, but couldn't do anything about it. I could feel the doctor stitching me up and the pulling and the pain so I just put myself at God's will, let go and felt myself pass out. It was then as if I was travelling through a dark vortex or tunnel at the speed of light, until I stopped suddenly to find myself in complete and utter darkness. I thought briefly of everything and everyone I was leaving behind, but had no worries, care or attachment to them anymore. I was in total bliss and awe that I was still alive but in another place! I suddenly just knew what I knew all along, that life does go on but in another time and place! I know that I was on the verge of reaching a light, but that I had to travel through the darkness of my own soul. I knew that I wouldn't be long in the dark and to just enjoy my time there until I ended up in the next place or caught another life. I wasn't a body there, just my thoughts and soul. I was completely detached from my life on Earth and just amazed at the infinity of this place. I feel that had I stayed there longer I would have reached where I was going and never come back. Then, all of a sudden, I was sucked back into my body and actually felt the pain of re-entering it. The doctors were shaking me and speaking something in Arabic. I could hear the machine buzzing, then suction, and then a tube being forced down my throat. I shook my head; they took it out and placed an oxygen mask on my face. As I could feel all the physical pain again I sucked in the biggest breath of life back into my lungs, but was then overwhelmed with both joy and sadness for being back here. Date NDE Occurred: 'August 17, 2011' At the time of your experience, was there an associated life-threatening event? Yes Surgery-related. While under general anesthesia Clinical death (cessation of breathing or heart function or brain function) During my breast augmentation surgery, whilst still under anesthesia, I awoke within my body. How do you consider the content of your experience? Entirely pleasant. The experience included: Out of body experience. Did you feel separated from your body? No I clearly left my body and existed outside it. How did your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience compare to your normal everyday consciousness and alertness? More consciousness and alertness than normal I was just in total peace and awe because I knew that I was witnessing the beauty of the creator I always knew existed deep in my soul. Prior to this event I was not aware of God's beauty and now I certainly am and have 'him' to thank for everything. At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness? At all times! Were your thoughts speeded up? No. Did time seem to speed up or slow down? Everything seemed to be happening at once; or time stopped or lost all meaning No sense of time whatsoever. Were your senses more vivid than usual? Incredibly more vivid. Please compare your vision during the experience to your everyday vision that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience. I'm not sure it's a vision, because you don't have eyes over there, but your soul sees and knows everything. Please compare your hearing during the experience to your everyday hearing that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience. I'm not sure there is anything different here. Did you seem to be aware of things going on elsewhere? No. The experience included: Tunnel. Did you pass into or through a tunnel? Yes. Did you see any beings in your experience? No. Did you encounter or become aware of any deceased (or alive) beings? No. The experience included: Void. The experience included: Darkness. The experience included: Unearthly light. Did you see, or feel surrounded by, a brilliant light? No. Did you see an unearthly light? Uncertain I was in a completely dark, vast universe and I could see what appeared to be space dust clouds. Even though I was in the dark, my soul knew that I was at God's will and that everything was ok. It felt like I was slowly drifting towards a light, I knew there would be a light soon, so I was just letting myself drift in total awe of the beauty of the place. The experience included: A landscape or city. Did you seem to enter some other, unearthly world? A clearly mystical or unearthly realm I was floating in some sort of galaxy. What emotions did you feel during the experience? Complete awe, peace, warmth, infinite love and joy. Did you have a feeling of peace or pleasantness? Incredible peace or pleasantness. Did you have a feeling of joy? incredible joy. Did you feel a sense of harmony or unity with the universe? I felt united or one with the world. The experience included: Special knowledge or purpose. Did you suddenly seem to understand everything? No I didn't try to understand anything, I just admired the beauty of the infinite galaxy. Did scenes from your past come back to you? My past flashed before me, out of my control. Did scenes from the future come to you? No. Did you come to a border or point of no return? No. God, Spiritual and Religion: What importance did you place on your religious/spiritual life prior to your experience? Slightly important to me. What was your religion prior to your experience? Muslim I was born and raised as a Catholic, but converted to Islam at the age of 24. At the time of this experience however, I believed in God but not in any specific religion because it never made sense to me that there are different Creators with different instructions different races. Have your religious practices changed since your experience? Yes Even though I am still undecided on the religion issue, I am constantly thanking God and just spending time taking care of the things he gave me (family and kids). What importance do you place on your religious/spiritual life after your experience? Greatly important to me. What is your religion now? Do not know My experience did not identify any specific religion, but I do believe in God now. Still the closest description to the truth of what I saw is found in the Holy Qu'ran and in the Torah. I am still confused, but still trying to figure it all out. All I know is that there is a God and an afterlife. Did your experience include features consistent with your earthly beliefs? Content that was both consistent and not consistent with the beliefs you had at the time of your experience I believed in one God for all prior - and that has not changed. I believed in life after death - but didn't know what to expect. Now I know there is a life after death, but I just didn't get far enough into it to see more or to know more. Did you have a change in your values and beliefs because of your experience? Yes I no longer value my career (which used to be top priority); I no longer value my education and material possessions. I have completely shifted to appreciating what I have and not searching for anything further. I know God is there for me and he has already awarded me many gifts. Did you seem to encounter a mystical being or presence, or hear an unidentifiable voice? No. Did you see deceased or religious spirits? No. Did you encounter or become aware of any beings who previously lived on earth who are described by name in religions (for example: Jesus, Muhammad, Buddha, etc.)? No. During your experience, did you gain information about premortal existence? Yes I am now aware of God and his beauty that surrounds us. I find joy and happiness in the simplest of things now. I know I'm taken care of now. During your experience, did you gain information about universal connection or oneness? Yes On earth, religion is used to divide people. There is only one God for all. I'm having a hard time to relate to any specific religion. Did you believe in the existence of God prior to your experience? God probably exists. During your experience, did you gain information about the existence of God? Yes I am now aware that God (who is undescribable, unimaginable and not human) is definetly the creator of the universe and everything within in it. Life on earth is a transition. I now believe that depending on how you lived your life here and how much you acknowledge God - determines where he will put you in the next life. Do you believe in the existence of God after your experience? God definitely exists. Concerning our Earthly lives other than Religion: During your experience, did you gain special knowledge or information about your purpose? Yes Life goes on and it's beautiful! Did you believe that our earthly lives are meaningful and significant prior to your experience? Are probably meaningful and significant. During your experience, did you gain information about the meaning of life? Yes We have God to thank for every moment we spend on earth and his gifts: family, children, and the earth's resources that "he" provided for us. He gave us everything. Did you believe in an afterlife prior to your experience? I was uncertain if an afterlife exists. Do you believe in an afterlife after your experience? An afterlife definitely exists Yes I am fully convinced now that life goes on after death. Did you fear death prior to your experience? I moderately feared death. Do you fear death after your experience? I do not fear death. Were you fearful living your life prior to your experience? Greatly fearful in living my earthly life. Were you fearful living your life after your experience? Not fearful in living my earthly life. Did you believe that our earthly lives are meaningful and significant prior to your experience? Are probably meaningful and significant. Did you believe that our earthly lives are meaningful and significant after your experience? Are meaningful and significant. Did you gain information about how to live our lives? Yes I no longer fear death. During your experience, did you gain information about life's difficulties, challenges and hardships? Yes We tend to make our lives so difficult by chasing a good career to make money, have a better house, better car, better clothes, but the truth is that it comes with a consequence: we forget who we are, we forget about God, we neglect our soul (wich is how. Were you compassionate prior to your experience? Moderately compassionate toward others. During your experience, did you gain information about love? Yes All we need on earth is our belief and faith in God and to love, forgive and accept one another. God loves all his creatures. Were you compassionate after your experience? Greatly compassionate toward others. What life changes occurred in your life after your experience? Large changes in my life I don't care about my career, money, house or anything material anymore. I just want to enjoy my kids, my family, my friends and all the beauty and simplicity of life. Have your relationships changed specifically because of your experience? Yes Yes I am certain that the gossip mills are running at full speed at work since I have taken an extended sick leave to be away from the place. I just don't care anymore because I no longer feel the need to impress anyone. Was the experience difficult to express in words? No However, whenever I mention my experience people think I'm nuts. No one can really comprehend what I'm talking about and how much this has impacted me. How accurately do you remember the experience in comparison to other life events that occurred around the time of the experience? I remember the experience more accurately than other life events that occurred around the time of the experience I remember it more accurately than any other experience in my life, because it was absolutely fascinating to see the other side! Do you have any psychic, non-ordinary or other special gifts after your experience that you did not have before the experience? Yes I don't look at people the same way I used to. I look at them as 'unknowing' of the beauty of God's gift of life. Are there one or several parts of your experience that are especially meaningful or significant to you? When I re-entered my body, I was both extremely happy to have been given another chance, but at the same time very disappointed that I couldn't have continued on where I was going, because it was wonderful! Have you ever shared this experience with others? Yes A few close friends and relatives. Some reactions are just a 'wow, cool' or they think I'm nuts, some think I was hallucinating on meds, and others have said they believe it too and have heard others share similar experiences. Did you have any knowledge of near death experience (NDE) prior to your experience? No. What did you believe about the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it happened? Experience was definitely real It has completely turned my life upside down. I keep seeing it repeatedly in my head. My husband was afraid for a while that I was becoming obsessed with my experience. What do you believe about the reality of your experience now? Experience was definitely real I will never believe that my experience wasn't real. There is no denying. At any time in your life, has anything ever reproduced any part of the experience? No. Are there any other questions that we could ask to help you communicate your experience? It's great. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to share my experience! ©1998-2021 NDERF, Jody Long & Jeffrey Long, MD. All Rights Reserved. The Influxitron (Captain Disaster #1) by Del Shannon. To escape the emotional turmoil of his father’s death 12-year-old Kevin Tobin has retreated inside himself, developing his imagination into a dangerous foil and a powerful ally. While he antagonizes everyone with his superhero antics, his ability to escape inside himself becomes critical to his survival after his life is once-again turned upside down a year after his father’s death. When a mysterious package arrives in the mail, Kevin and his best friend are hunted by a ruthless villain who is determined to retrieve the package, which holds the key to his plans for world domination. After enlisting Kevin’s teenage sister and her pizza-delivery boyfriend in a battle for control over time itself, the group escapes into the mountains west of Boulder, Colorado and eventually discover that Kevin’s entire existence is because of the love of someone we never expected. Kevin's Point of View is a hilariously fun and adventurous ride into the wild imagination of a 12 year old boy. After the death of his father, Kevin begins to unleash his imagination, taking over the life of Captain Disaster or Marine Boy, covering the pain and allowing all sorts of comical madness to ensue. When one day he accidentally receives an unknown package in the mail carrying the Influxitron (a time machine) Kevin becomes the prey of an evil madman hell-bent on getting it back. This book is one continuous adventure that'll keep you addicted to the very end. Kevin is a spunky and spontaneous preteen with a knack for getting him and his best friend and loyal sidekick, Tony, into loads of trouble. From escaping the clutches of doctors on a gurney, to outrunning the evil Devin in the canyon, survivng a deadly mine shaft fall, and cliff jumping onto coal trains, these boys were constantly toeing the edge of disaster. And while only being 12 years old, these scenes still felt completely realistic to the reader, partly due to the hilarious banter between the boys. Some of their dialogue, such as the meaining of hypodermic, will make you laugh out loud. Although geared toward a younger reader, Kevin's Point of View can be enjoyed by everyone. I was pleasantly surprised with how invested and satisfied I was with this story. The plot is well written so that there aren't and dragging or unnecessary moments and the diaglogue is witty and fun. Its heart pumping action from start to finish and will leave you rooting for Kevin Tobin all the way. All of the characters, from Keving and Tony, to Scratch the comic relief and Devin the evil mastermind jump of the pages they are so well developed. I could honestly see this being the next Diary of a Wimpy Kid blockbuster for young boys and would wholeheartedly recommend the older audience to see it as well. Underworld Captain by Capt Alex Shannon. Any other arrsers read this book? I bought it as the author is from Springburn in Glasgow like myself, and joined the Army to get away from the place and the associated dramas, like myself. The name Shannon on the cover of a Glasgow true crime book sent me curious as I'd heard the family name a few times through a relative who was in a childs home with the sister back in the 70's, the Captain part of it more so. Some events in the book are questionable, if you read it, it would appear he was mates with every major face in the east end (though to be fair this is generally how it goes up here, small world/limited gene pool/very long memories). Perhaps some arrsers know the bloke in uniform,formerly of Royal Scots, and it seems by a recent photo taken now TA Signals? He comes across as a good soldier, though to be fair most of Springburn would be pretty handy Infanteers if they gave up the H. If you haven't read it, I wouldn't bother unless you are from Scotland or have an obsessive interest in True Crime in Glasgow (I've met a couple of blokes from England on tour and courses etc who seem to know the murky history up here better than myself,only to find out they have bought every Ferris/Blink et al book on amazon, whatever floats your boat I suppose. There are no major criminal events/characters inside it which most Glasgow folk wouldnt already be familiar of, but if you want a general history of the violence in the past 40 years it touches on most of the major incidents. I found myself skipping a lot of pages out of boredom, but despite this, I did draw some comparisons to my own friends and my own area, and the conflict/interesting conversations that sometimes brings with being in the Army. Judging by all stories I've heard the bloke has done more than well for himself to get where he is and should be proud. Hopefully some of the local Peg have read a few pages and seen that there is still a way out of the young team, away from the temptation of easy money and away from the Jail. Not intended to be a review, I'm just feeling guilty for thinking it was slightly pish given the fact he's a local lad, and an Officer! Incidently if he reads this, my aunt used to hang around with Roseanne and Lynn (apparently) There is no hunting like the hunting of man. Then it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy, 'ow's yer soul?" But it's "Thin red line of 'eroes" when the drums begin to roll. delshannon. 27 Aug 2011 #2. Deleted 20555. Guest. 27 Aug 2011 #3. gunnerfalkey. Old-Salt. 27 Aug 2011 #4. bloodgroup_o+ Old-Salt. 27 Aug 2011 #5. There is no hunting like the hunting of man. Then it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy, 'ow's yer soul?" But it's "Thin red line of 'eroes" when the drums begin to roll. springburnatheart. 27 Aug 2011 #6. thegimp. 27 Aug 2011 #7. You can't polish a turd but you can roll it in glitter. Auld-Yin. 28 Aug 2011 #8. Not sure what part you consider spam Gimp, but the book is for real and I also went to listen to Alex Shannon at the Edinburgh Book Festival as I found it strange that someone from my old ,Regiment could string a sentence together never mind a whole book!! It was a very good presentation and AS came across as a genuine guy with a genuine reason for writing the book. He uses the book to show how the love of his wife brought him back on track and back into the army, away from the 'gangster' lifestyle of the estate he came from, plus it shows that the army is somewhere that a person can pull himself up out of the mire and change his life. It is worth a read - try it. Anyway, the book can be found here, The Underworld Captain and will also be getting reviewed on Arrse in due course. AS had a good career, but it was one that always had a shadow of his family background hovering over it. Try the book and see for yourself.