T.J. Goes Fishing By: Steve Wilson About the Author Author Steve Wilson was raised on a creek farm in South Central Kentucky. Steve has always been an avid outdoorsman, from hunting and fishing to scouting and hiking. His passion for fishing began at an early age, fishing with a cane pole in the creek and farm ponds for sunfish, bluegill, bass, catfish, and redeyes. As a Boy Scout Leader for over thirteen years, he saw firsthand how being in the outdoors and fishing can impact young lives. Steve is married and has seven children; him and his wife and three of the children reside on a small farm in south central Kentucky and spend their time outdoors and enjoying nature. He is a lifelong Baptist and worked as a special local peace officer, volunteer firefighter, and an emergency medical tech for thirty-three years. He has also been a singer and songwriter since he was a teenager; he has written many gospel and country songs and played in a local bluegrass band called Area Code 606. It is Wilson’s hope that T.J. Goes Fishing will encourage children of all ages to put down their cell phones and video games and get out and enjoy the great outdoors and experience Mother Nature firsthand. It is his wish that this book will inspire children and parents alike to reconnect with nature and enjoy activities such as fishing and to be able to put aside the cares of everyday life and soak up all the goodness that family, friends, and the great outdoors has to offer, if only for a little while.
For over half a century, Match of the Day has been essential viewing for football fans, whatever their allegiance – and no programme has captured the star-studded era of the Premier League better. From Wayne Rooney’s first stunning goal and Sergio Aguero’s last second title winning strike to England’s many penalty heartaches, the Match of the Day team has helped us all create indelible football memories. Written by Steve Wilson, one of the show’s leading commentators, Match of the Day 365 takes us day by day through the drama, glory and heartache of the Premier League era. Revisiting classics matches, thrilling goals, controversial decisions, game-changing transfers and more, Steve has created a fascinating portrait of modern football, and an essential addition to any football fan’s collection.
When Marine Lieutenant Michael Neill is ordered to the former Soviet Union, his assignment is to verify nuclear disarmament. But before his mission begins, an American reconnaissance plane is attacked by a Russian fighter, and a Navy pilot is killed. After the incident, Neill's mission changes. Willis Avery, the President's National Security Advisor, wants Lieutenant Neill to investigate Russian stealth technology, in addition to his original assignment. Photographic evidence-and the lack of radar images of the attacking aircraft-lead the American intelligence community to conclude that something new has been developed in the skies over Russia. Avery believes that Neill's friendship with a high-ranking officer in the Ukrainian Air Force is the key to establishing Red Sky at Morning-the existence of new aviation technology that could upset the balance of power between East and West. However, ultra-nationalist forces are at work. After arriving in Eastern Europe, Neill quickly uncovers a conspiracy of terrorism secretly instigated by the Kremlin. Government leaders in Moscow will stop at nothing to rebuild the Soviet Union as they try to force the breakaway republics back into the fold. Neill discovers that the terrorism has extended to the weapons facility he is charged with inspecting. Communist agents have gone far beyond their original orders, and it's a race against time as the Marine-with the help of a beautiful Ukrainian journalist-tries to stop them-and come up with a plan to bring down the corrupt govenment officials in Moscow.
In Book Two of the collected writings of scientist and adventurer Steve D. Wilson, we traverse Mexico in a ramshackle Cadillac with Steve and Robert Moran encountering remote tribes. Wilson's vignettes of the death of Robert Moran in Guatemala, and endearing episodes with wild birds touch our heartstrings. This special collection includes a novella "The Valley of Wilderness," a tale of nobility and brutality in the wild West, a true story gifted to Wilson in a manuscript written at the height of gold profiteering in California. Dr. Wilson's articles address scientific topics such as "Why do Light Rays Bend?," The Origin of the Universe, Orbital Emissions, Cohesion Theory, Cosmology, and Gravity... with his prose flowing through a myriad of topics from Conscience to "Intellectual Advancement," "Fragments of Life," "Happiness," "Peace," "Idealism." His poetry is lyrical and poignant: "The whole scene which greets my eyes/in some strange way I recognize./As one whose every mystic part/I feel prefigured in my heart." (from Destiny) The entire book is a joy to read!
Steve Wilson was inspired by the Lord to write about the love that God has for every person. A Spiritual Paradise offers testimony that shows the path to God's love and enables others to see the miracles that God performs through each of us. Wilson believes that to stand firm in hope, faith, and peace with Christ is to proclaim a profession of salvation to absorb all that is possible from Heaven's glory. A Spiritual Paradise seeks to remove stumbling blocks, thus clearing the way to truth and life to escape any sin that may abound. The voice of God directs us to discover ourselves by opening our hearts to a greater love the love of Jesus Christ. We must build lives that honor God's love for us, and his son, Jesus Christ, insures that His is our inspiration to achieve all that Christ desires for us to be like Him and more. The foundation for the churches we build to honor Him must be based true holiness and not only on what the pastor, elders, or others may believe. Each believer must build their own testimony. Many of us are knowledgeable, but everyone needs a guide to direct them to his or her spiritual life.
Having to move indoors away from the killing rays of the sun has forced the world to reevaluate its priorities. Because of an accident that fried the sky, humankind will never again walk freely out in the open. Most are resigned to living underground. Bill Smith is just an average guy living in one of the underground cities in the Freeland District in the old state of California. After some convincing, Bill finally accepts an invitation from a friend to take a trip in an old amusement park ride named the Lifeboat. When he finds himself helplessly trapped inside the mind of the ride’s sentient biological computer, he must summon help from Christ to rid the machine of evil and destroy its brain before Satan gains control. But will God’s messenger find a way to complete his mission or will evil triumph over good in the Lifeboat? In this entertaining post-apocalyptic science fiction novel, a man who becomes trapped inside a machine learns that he cannot defeat evil without help from Jesus Christ.
As Liverpool FC attempt to win the league title for the first time in almost a generation, a group of supporters meet up at away matches throughout the season. However, at every game, something happens - cars are stolen, shops are broken into, women go missing and drug crime soars. Who in the group is involved, and can they be identified and caught before it is too late?
This elegantly written and lavishly illustrated book presents a series of portraits of Harley enthusiasts and their often obsessive attachment to this iconic motorcycle. From the President of Harley-Davidson USA to a backstreet mechanic, it will portray men and women in Britain and throughout the world who restore old Harleys, collect them, customise them, race them, tour on them, and even lead outlaw lives with Harleys as their transport. Includes: The original Hell's Angel, a millionaire collector and restorer, an official historian, top female drag racer, Europe's longest-established Harley dealer, a police Harley rider, the Blue Knights Club exclusive to ex-members of the emergency forces, and the Vietnam Veterans Club, the Masonic lodge with a Harley-mounted division of display riders, a Scottish independent biker committed to purist choppers, and UK and US celebrity owners.
Having to move indoors away from the killing rays of the sun has forced the world to reevaluate its priorities. Because of an accident that fried the sky, humankind will never again walk freely out in the open. Most are resigned to living underground. Bill Smith is just an average guy living in one of the underground cities in the Freeland District in the old state of California. After some convincing, Bill finally accepts an invitation from a friend to take a trip in an old amusement park ride named the Lifeboat. When he finds himself helplessly trapped inside the mind of the ride’s sentient biological computer, he must summon help from Christ to rid the machine of evil and destroy its brain before Satan gains control. But will God’s messenger find a way to complete his mission or will evil triumph over good in the Lifeboat? In this entertaining post-apocalyptic science fiction novel, a man who becomes trapped inside a machine learns that he cannot defeat evil without help from Jesus Christ.
Few took notice when the Seattle Seahawks selected Russell Wilson in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Despite Wilson's accomplishments at the college level, few experts predicted success for the sub-6-foot signal caller. Two years later, Wilson and the Seahawks were Super Bowl champions. With Seattle's triumph in Super Bowl XLVIII, Wilson set the NFL record for most wins in a quarterback's first two seasons. In this commemorative edition, veteran Seattle sports writers Art Thiel and Steve Rudman trace the quarterback's ascent from North Carolina State to Wisconsin, with a detour into professional baseball, and through the Super Bowl XLVIII win. Featuring nearly 100 unique color photographs, Russell Wilson: Standing Tall captures the meteoric rise of one of the NFL's most surprising superstars.
This work provides a wide perspective of the oceans by examining their places in the earth sciences, drawing together all the key strands of ocean study and presenting a holistic view of ocean processes, ancient and modern.
To date there has been a paucity of books on this remarkable aircraft. Among its claims to fame are the following: the only RAF bomber to serve in its original role from first day of war to last, and in every theater; the first type to bomb Germany; the first type to bomb Berlin; the first type to drop the 4,000lb ‘Cookie’ bomb; and so on. A serious study is well overdue, drawing not just on official documentation but relying greatly on personal accounts and anecdotes from the veterans who were there, both air and ground crew. And here it is. Through his diligent research over many years, author Steve Bond has produced an outstanding work. His coverage of operations will include, inter alia, the early bombing campaigns, the switch to main force activity, the use of OTU aircraft and crews on operations, the protection of Atlantic and Mediterranean convoys, service with the FAA and the French and the Wellington’s continued use as bomber and transport aircraft. A worthy tribute, then, replete with original photographs throughout.
The historical roots, key practitioners, and artistic, theoretical, and technological trends in the incorporation of new media into the performing arts. The past decade has seen an extraordinarily intense period of experimentation with computer technology within the performing arts. Digital media has been increasingly incorporated into live theater and dance, and new forms of interactive performance have emerged in participatory installations, on CD-ROM, and on the Web. In Digital Performance, Steve Dixon traces the evolution of these practices, presents detailed accounts of key practitioners and performances, and analyzes the theoretical, artistic, and technological contexts of this form of new media art. Dixon finds precursors to today's digital performances in past forms of theatrical technology that range from the deus ex machina of classical Greek drama to Wagner's Gesamtkunstwerk (concept of the total artwork), and draws parallels between contemporary work and the theories and practices of Constructivism, Dada, Surrealism, Expressionism, Futurism, and multimedia pioneers of the twentieth century. For a theoretical perspective on digital performance, Dixon draws on the work of Philip Auslander, Walter Benjamin, Roland Barthes, Jean Baudrillard, and others. To document and analyze contemporary digital performance practice, Dixon considers changes in the representation of the body, space, and time. He considers virtual bodies, avatars, and digital doubles, as well as performances by artists including Stelarc, Robert Lepage, Merce Cunningham, Laurie Anderson, Blast Theory, and Eduardo Kac. He investigates new media's novel approaches to creating theatrical spectacle, including virtual reality and robot performance work, telematic performances in which remote locations are linked in real time, Webcams, and online drama communities, and considers the "extratemporal" illusion created by some technological theater works. Finally, he defines categories of interactivity, from navigational to participatory and collaborative. Dixon challenges dominant theoretical approaches to digital performance—including what he calls postmodernism's denial of the new—and offers a series of boldly original arguments in their place.
Newborn babies are smuggled to safety from an oppressive regime, as an ancient prophecy foretells that only when their magic is combined on their sixteenth nameday will the evil be overcome. Unitl then, they have to be kept safe from both the regime's killer squads and the harsh realities of the everyday battle to stay alive. In the novella Ei8ht, the Eight Temptations of Man are explored. The collection also includes almost fifty short stories or poems.
Few took notice when the Seattle Seahawks selected Russell Wilson in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Despite Wilson's accomplishments at the college level, few experts predicted success for the sub-6-foot signal caller. Two years later, Wilson and the Seahawks were Super Bowl champions. With Seattle's triumph in Super Bowl XLVIII, Wilson set the NFL record for most wins in a quarterback's first two seasons. In this commemorative edition, veteran Seattle sports writers Art Thiel and Steve Rudman trace the quarterback's ascent from North Carolina State to Wisconsin, with a detour into professional baseball, and through the Super Bowl XLVIII win. Featuring nearly 100 unique color photographs, Russell Wilson: Standing Tall captures the meteoric rise of one of the NFL's most surprising superstars.
The spearhead of a highly successful export drive, a winning production racer and the top 'street fighter' of its day, the Triumph Bonneville retains a special place in the hearts of motorcyclists worldwide. Motorcycle expert Steve Wilson offers personal recollections from those who have tuned, raced and restored Bonnevilles; details of the Bonnie's racing successes; buying and tuning tips; and technical specifications to deliver this detailed study of the machine and the men who helped make it a motorcycle icon.
This is a story of the 1970s. Of a road trip in a wood-paneled station wagon, with the kids in the way-back, singing along to the Steve Miller Band. Of brothers waking up early on Saturday mornings for five consecutive hours of cartoons. Of growing up in a magical era populated by Bic pens, Mr. Clean and Scrubbing Bubbles, lightsabers and those oh-so-coveted Schwinn Sting-Ray bikes. And of a father -- one of 3M's greatest and last eight-track salesmen -- traveling across the country on the brand-new Boeing 747, providing for his family but wanting nothing more than to get home. In Sting-Ray Afternoons, Steve Rushin paints an utterly nostalgic, psychedelically vibrant portrait of a decade overflowing with technological evolution, cultural revolution, as well as brotherly, sisterly, and parental love. "Funny, elegiac... a remarkably sunny coming-of-age story about growing up in a Midwest world." -- NPR
One Fantastic Ride" is a behind-the-scenes portrait of the unforgettable journey of the University of North Carolina's men's basketball program to its 2009 NCAA Tournament title.
Few issues in international affairs and energy security animate thinkers more than the classic topic of hegemony, and the case of the Persian Gulf presents particularly fertile ground for considering this concept. Since the 1970s, the region has undergone tumultuous changes, with dramatic shifts in the diplomatic, military, and economic roles of the United States, China, and Russia. In this book, Steve A. Yetiv and Katerina Oskarsson offer a panoramic study of hegemony and foreign powers in the Persian Gulf, offering the most comprehensive, data-driven portrait to date of their evolving relations. The authors argue that the United States has become hegemonic in the Persian Gulf, ultimately protecting oil security for the entire global economy. Through an analysis of official and unofficial diplomatic relations, trade statistics, military records, and more, they provide a detailed account of how U.S. hegemony and oil security have grown in tandem, as, simultaneously, China and Russia have increased their political and economic presence. The book sheds light on hegemony's complexities, and challenges and reveals how local variations in power will continue to shape the Persian Gulf in the future.
John Fahey hovers ghostlike in the sound of almost every acoustic guitarist who came after him. He was to the solo acoustic guitar what Hendrix was to the electric: the man whom all subsequent musicians had to listen to. Fahey made more than forty albums between 1959 and his death in 2001, fusing folk, blues, and experimental composition, taking familiar American sounds and making them new. Yet Fahey’s life and art remain largely unexamined. His memoir and liner notes were largely fiction. His real story has never been told—until now. Journalist Steve Lowenthal has spent years talking with Fahey’s producers, friends, peers, wives, business partners, and many others. He describes how Fahey introduced pre-war blues to a broader public; how his independent label, Takoma, set new standards; how he battled his demons, including stage fright, alcohol, and prescription pills; how he ended up homeless and mentally unbalanced; and how, despite his troubles, he managed to found a new record label, Revenant, that won Grammys and remains critically revered. This portrait of a troubled and troubling man in a constant state of creative flux is not only a biography, but also the compelling story of a great American outcast. Steve Lowenthal started and ran the music magazine Swingset; his writing has also been published in Fader, Spin, Vice, and the Village Voice. He lives in New York City. David Fricke is a senior editor at Rolling Stone magazine.
Steve Wilson's long-running "Down the Road Apiece" column in Classic Bike Guide is a favorite among enthusiasts. This witty and delightful volume presents two dozen of Wilson's very best articles, highlighted by Nick Ward's meticulously detailed drawings. Read about the author's own journeys to Portugal, to the Shetlands, and from Sweden to Holland, plus the inside story of the boom, decline, and fall of the British motorcycle industry. A nostalgic treat for enthusiasts of classic motorcycling.
The coauthors of the bestselling Peak Performance dive into the fascinating science behind passion, showing how it can lead to a rich and meaningful life while also illuminating the ways in which it is a double-edged sword. Here’s how to cultivate a passion that will take you to great heights—while minimizing the risk of an equally great fall. Common advice is to find and follow your passion. A life of passion is a good life, or so we are told. But it's not that simple. Rarely is passion something that you just stumble upon, and the same drive that fuels breakthroughs—whether they're athletic, scientific, entrepreneurial, or artistic—can be every bit as destructive as it is productive. Yes, passion can be a wonderful gift, but only if you know how to channel it. If you're not careful, passion can become an awful curse, leading to endless seeking, suffering, and burnout. Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness once again team up, this time to demystify passion, showing readers how they can find and cultivate their passion, sustainably harness its power, and avoid its dangers. They ultimately argue that passion and balance--that other virtue touted by our culture--are incompatible, and that to find your passion, you must lose balance. And that's not always a bad thing. They show readers how to develop the right kind of passion, the kind that lets you achieve great things without ruining your life. Swift, compact, and powerful, this thought-provoking book combines captivating stories of extraordinarily passionate individuals with the latest science on the biological and psychological factors that give rise to—and every bit as important, sustain—passion.
Summer, 1985; In the cold waters near Kamchatka, an incoherent, injured man-the lone survivor of catastrophe-is found adrift, and a Soviet naval officer is faced with a mystery, one that will echo into the future. In the present, planes have been knocked from the sky, victims of some unknown device, and near the Aleutian Islands, a relic from Russia's past is found hidden beneath the waves. Is there some connection between these seemingly unrelated events? Marine Captain Michael Neill believes there is, and with scout sniper Nathan Crockett and Australian scientist Taylor Brisbane at his side, he sets off to defeat a new weapon-resurrected from the cold arsenals of the Soviet empire-to remove the veil of secrecy, and confront the EYE OF CHARYBDIS!
How great it was to have been able to read your writing - Touching sensitive emotional thoughtful immensely moving personal enthralling gripping sad pathetic ghastly in its detail critical of the awfulness of the establishment a tremendous insight into a mind disturbed." - Howard Swan Wilson was on the verge of a professional sporting career when World War 1 started. Eventually he was sent to the Front, under-trained and ill equipped. There he experienced the horrors and deprivations of trench warfare. Unable to cope he had a breakdown and ran away. Whilst being nursed back to health by a young French widow, he is recaptured and, during an eventful journey back to Belgium for his Court Martial, he forms a friendship with his captor. This was to have great significance in the future.The dramatic events before, during and after the Court Martial provide a gripping finale. In More Than Just A Life the author weaves a dramatic story that deals with the highly emotive aspect of the ordeal of the ordinary soldier, the wanton loss of young lives and the harsh discipline of the Army. 50% of any profits from sales will be donated to the Royal Marsden Hospital in recognition of the treatment for the author's wife when she had cancer. AH from Devon - A very sad story and the graphic pictures you painted of warfare in the trenches if ever filmed would make Saving Private Ryan seem tame by comparison. Well done! Mr Cheesman from Surrey - Nine out of ten I like the twist in the tail! When will the sequel be available? Mr N Russell - one of those that you couldn't put down - thoroughly enjoyed it!
In Crying for a Vision, British-born poet, musician and performance artist Steve Scott offers a challenge to artists and a manifesto for the arts. This new edition includes an introduction and study guide, four newly-collected essays and an interview with the author. Steve Scott is the author of Like a House on Fire: Renewal of the Arts in a Post-modern Culture and The Boundaries. "Steve Scott is a rare individual who combines a deep love and understanding of Scripture with a passion for the arts." -Steve Turner, author of Jack Kerouac: Angelheaded Hipster. "Steve Scott links a number of fields of inquiry that are usually perceived as unrelated. In doing so he hopes to open wider possibilities for Christians in the arts, who may perhaps be relieved to find that, in many ways, they were right all along." -Rupert Loydell, author of The Museum of Light. Cover art by Michael Redmond
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