Bøger af Michael O'Donnell

A guide to the art of turning delicate bowls and goblets from freshly felled, unseasoned wood. It explains how to harvest and store timber, and how to make the best use of the grain patterns and other properties. Six projects are described and illustrated.

An enthralling debut, Above the Fire crystallizes the relationship between a father and son as they survive a winter of isolation. Perfect for fans of The Dog Stars by Peter Heller and The Road by Cormac McCarthy.Laboring under a shared loss, Doug and his young son, Tim, set out on a late-season backpacking trip through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. They find beauty and solidarity in the outdoors, making friends along the trail and falling into the rhythms of an expedition. But when reports of warfare and social collapse reach the ranger station, Doug--seeking to protect the only family he has left--withdraws even further into the backcountry.The alpine winter presents its own dangers, as father and son must endure the elements, the solitude, and the ever-present threat of outsiders. As their isolation intensifies, and the nature of the country's disorder becomes more unsettling, their bond with each other grows more fierce. But as spring approaches, they must decide whether--and how--to confront the perils of a changed world.

An enthralling debut, Above the Fire crystallizes the relationship between a father and son as they survive a winter of isolation. Perfect for fans of The Dog Stars by Peter Heller and The Road by Cormac McCarthy.Laboring under a shared loss, Doug and his young son, Tim, set out on a late season backpacking trip through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. They find beauty and solidarity in the outdoors, making friends along the trail and falling into the rhythms of an expedition. But when reports of warfare and social collapse reach the ranger station, Doug--seeking to protect the only family he has left--withdraws even further into the backcountry.The alpine winter presents its own dangers, as father and son must endure the elements, the solitude, and the ever-present threat of outsiders. As their isolation intensifies, and the nature of the country's disorder becomes more unsettling, their bond with each other grows more fierce. But as spring approaches, they must decide whether--and how--to confront the perils of a changed world.

Heart's Pilgrimage Revisited deals with themes of celebration, friendship, longing, love, hope, imagination, struggles and general musings. The themes are presented using beautiful vivid images and expressions to capture these subjects. These themes can be worshipful and thought-provoking.

"Somewhere over the rainbow isn't all it's cracked up to be!" Our modern lifestyle has created an epidemic of restlessness, a desperate search for what we believe to be missing in our lives that Dr. O'Donnell has dubbed, The Oz Syndrome. In this obsession we wander over the rainbow and down the yellow brick road in an anxious quest for the "wizard" who we think can ease our restless heart. But Dr. O'Donnell shows us, as Dorothy learned, that the true answer was always there-right in our own backyard. The Oz Syndrome has much to say about families and how to find contentment. - Librarian's World Explores the driving forces behind our journey-the unending need to be accepted, approved, and admired. Dr. O'Donnell then pinpoints several keys to lasting contentment. - Wisconsin Bookwatch Dr. O'Donnell's powerful insights show you there's some place you can go to find love, fulfillment, and peace. It's not over the rainbow. It's home. - Baptist New Mexican In a day when healthy family life is in extreme danger, Dr. O'Donnell teaches us how to reverse the negative trends and rediscover the way back home. - Dr. Grace Ketterman, author of, The Complete Book of Baby and Child Care This powerful book can help you have s stronger family and become a better person. - Dr. Nick Stinnett, author of Secrets of Strong Families

Shows how to create a business plan that works. This guide includes question-and-answer exercises for writing various sections of a plan. It is suitable for entrepreneurs who want their companies to prosper.

An entertaining collection of dictionary definitions, ranging from succinct one-liners to quotations and humorous anecdotes. The definitions are taken from a variety of medical and lay periodicals, newspapers and magazines, and cover a broad spectrum of subjects from "acronym" to "zero option", demolishing popular myths, and providing cynical interpretations of jargon and verbiage.