Confrontations: No Challenge Too Tough is the rags-to-riches saga of how Don Williamson, the son of a father, who lived from paycheck to paycheck, rises through a Jesuit-inspired education to overcome financial and physical obstacles in order to accomplish major achievements and become a multimillionaire. His aim in life is to fulfill the Jesuit goal of St. Ignatius of "being a man for others." Don's memoir details his experiences as a lawyer with the Grand Jury investigation of Boss John V. Kenney, the exposure of a former CIA Director of Operations, the first successful defense of an accused Nazi war criminal by the Soviet-misled DOJ, the Humanitarian Award by B'nai B'rth International, the economic power of China over US small businesses, and many other investigations and cases involving famous people of the day. The reader can decide if the author led his life as "a man for others.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9People today are bombarded with news about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Yet more often than not, this news is grim and void of anything positive to report. Now more than ever, we need to hear that God is still faithful to His word at going before our brave men and women in battle, equipping them to be strong and courageous in the face of adversity. Bringing Courage to the Courageous gives an up-close view of the unique role that chaplains play in a unit deployed to a combat zone. Take a journey and see how God works in and through the lives of our brave men and women in uniform and what they sacrifice on a daily basis to keep our nation free, and come away knowing that miracles still happen on the battlefield today!Author's Bio: Chaplain (Captain) Don Williamson has been in the United States Army since 1988. His 20-year career has spanned the breadth of the Army from Private to Captain and from team member to company commander. In 2004, he deployed to Iraq as a military police officer in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. It was there that he felt the call to come back on active duty as a chaplain where his first assignment brought him to the battlefields of Afghanistan in 2007. He and his wife, Sue, have four beautiful daughters: Rachel, Keziah, Hannah and Abby.
Brilliant photographs and down-to-earth advice are packed into this guide to over 300 annuals suited to the climate of the western Great Lakes region. Engebretson and Williamson provide information on light, water and nutrient needs, as well as recommenda
Illinois gardeners now have a handy new tool for maintaining and improving their gardens throughout the year. The book combines the features of an almanac and a gardening journal. Twelve pages are dedicated to each month of the year. Beautiful full-color
This book is committed to the development of high-quality lawns achieved through natural, chemical-free practices. Turf management expert Don Williamson provides a comprehensive overview of grass types, proper lawn installation, healthy maintenance practi
A beautiful perpetual calendar and month-by-month guide to gardening in Minnesota and Wisconsin that you can use year after year to keep track of your garden's progress. Every month has 12 pages devoted to information about annuals, perennials, vegetables
America's Happy Gardener(tm) and award-winning KSFO radio host Bob Tanem brings all of his gardening know-how to this valuable new tool for the Northern California gardener. Gardening Month by Month in Northern California is a beautiful perpetual calendar
A man who is quickly becoming one of the best-known gardening personalities in the United States is coauthor of this colorful and authoritative guide to the perennials of the Upper Midwest. Don Engebretson, also known as the Renegade Gardener, has teamed
The Renegade Gardener, Don Engebretson, and his sidekick Don Williamson once again serve up a generous portion of gardening experience and know-how in order to save you needless expense and worry. 'Tree and Shrub Gardening for Minnesota and Wisconsin' dem
Discover the best annuals for Northern California with this colorful guide. Plenty of photographs accompany clear, easy-to-follow gardening advice, including tips on when to plant, growing from seed versus nursery-grown bedding plants, optimal growth conditions, problems and pests. This handy reference features almost 450 annuals best suited to the region.
This handy guide to over 300 of the best varieties for northern growing conditions features color photographs and information on plant characteristics and planting. Features hardy varieties of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, climbers, roses, bu
Features over 500 of Northern California's favorite perennials. Includes planting tips, blooming periods and information on choosing plants for specific sites. Beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs, this guide also includes a plant information chart. The authors' common sense and practical wisdom will help you meet the unique gardening challenges of Northern California.
Small enough to take to the garden center or nursery yet filled with beautiful photos, a handy omnibus gardening guide contains all the gardening information you need to decide which plant varieties to select and how to care for them. Original.
Nurseryman Bob Tanem and garden writer Don Williamson team up for another great gardening book for Northern California. Learn all about selecting, planting and caring for trees and shrubs that will thrive in your yard.
The Town of Elon College was incorporated by the State of North Carolina in 1893. From a humble beginning, it is now home to one of the most respected and honored private universities in the nation. A railroad depot was built in a remote area of Alamance County between autumn of 1887 and spring of 1888 to serve textile mills to the north. A post office also opened in 1888, and the Christian Church opened Elon College there in 1889. That little college, now a university, is named the best in several areas of national ranking year after year. The town, now Elon, North Carolina, grew from that tiny depot site to a thriving business area across from the college campus, and there are other nearby businesses along with large residential neighborhoods that make up Elon in its 125th year. For many years, the town was also home to Elon Orphanage, which opened in 1907.
Battle of the Sexes II: The Poetic Rematch is a continuation of the Mars Vs. Venus saga. It's an age old battle reformatted into a head to head display of poetic skills. Each sex is determined to come out victorious in order to prove to the other that they truly are the better of the two. Prepare yourself of an original journey through poetry.
Collects the Star Wars newspaper strip from July 26, 1982, to its conclusion on March 11, 1984, including every Sunday's title header and bonus panels.
Renowned journalist Don Lattin, longtime reporter for the San Francisco Examiner and more recently the San Francisco Chronicle, interprets the American spiritual and religious landscape since the 60s with insight, wit, and telling reporting. What David Brooks did for the American social and commercial landscape in the bestselling Bobos In Paradise, he does for the spiritual landscape, showing how the 60s have had a profound transformative impact in every area of spirituality. This is the first comprehensive look at the spiritual legacy of the 60s and 70s, as seen through the lives of those raised amid some of the era’s wildest experimentation.
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