Dad's War

Author: Milt Lange
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1598868977
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description
The history of one family, the story of a father, the war that affected generations. Milt Lange shares the biographical tale of his father's life through a moving first person narrative of youth, war, love and family. Throughout the narrative, readers will find themselves immersed in the life of a young soldier arriving in the European countryside to answer the call of his nation; his tumultuous war experience filled with injury, sickness and death; and his return home to a joyful family. Join Lange as he shares with generations to come the story of generations past in Dad's War. ?This is a great read'a personal war time experience and you feel that you are there sharing in it.' Huey P. O'Neal Major USAF-Ret. ?Very interesting, very factual and very readable'a great tribute to a father's service. Thanks for sharing.' Charlie Moore Colonel USAF-Ret

Love, Dad

Author: Marilyn Dexheimer Lawrence
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1645694356
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 97

Book Description
The author's father, C. F. Dexheimer, was a first-rate storyteller, who delighted in sharing his many adventures through letters to family and friends. Whether describing a Wild West Texas storm, or a tense encounter with suspicious locals in a Mississippi town in the 1960s , or a 100 mph car chase through the Rocky Mountains""or a birthday party for a cat""he had a knack for capturing the essence of the moment. He was an industry pioneer in the field of liquefied natural gas. He was a fire chief. He was a church treasurer and a gun-toting deputy sheriff. In this book, his daughter draws on hundreds of his letters to paint a picture of a man who lived every moment to the fullest and passed on his love of life as his legacy.

Backstop

Author: J. Conrad Guest
Publisher: Second Wind Publishing
ISBN: 1935171313
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 223

Book Description
You know Backstop. He plays for any team in any city in America with a major league ball club. You cheer him when he delivers, and boo him when he doesn't. In what could be his last game after 14 years in the major leagues-the seventh game of the World Series-Backstop chronicles his rookie season, takes the reader to Chicago where he finds romance, and reveals the heartbreak he endured in the aftermath of an adulterous affair. Fellow Michigan writer and author of Landscape with Fragmented Figures Jeff Vande Zande writes of Backstop: "J. Conrad Guest offers an entertaining and instructive journey into both major league baseball and major league matters of the heart." While Rachael Perry, also a Michigan writer, says, "Baseball, like love, is a game of errors and regrets. Pop-outs, ground-outs, strike-outs. A bad swing, a bad throw, a bad hop. But what captivates us most is the possibility of the next at-bat, of the chance for a rally, of an unlikely clutch play that suddenly changes the stakes. This is where J. Conrad Guest meets us in Backstop: in this beautiful, hopeful place closest to our hearts, where we play for the love of the game, and we love with everything we have."

Pittsburgh Dad

Author: Chris Preksta
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0142181722
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
When Pittsburgh Dad debuted on YouTube, creators Chris Preksta and Curt Wootton little suspected their sitcom would receive more than sixteen million views and turn their blue-collar everyman into a nationally known figure. Illustrated with hilarious black-and-white photos, Pittsburgh Dad shares the best of the best, from rants about swimming pool rules to reflections on coaching little league to curmudgeonly movie reviews. With its heavy dose of nostalgia and pitch-perfect sensibility, Pittsburgh Dad will have readers laughing in recognition, especially those who love recent blockbusters like Sh*t My Dad Says and Dad Is Fat.

My All-American, Bipolar Dad

Author: David M. Gaffin
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 105

Book Description
My dad, Morris Chadwick "Chad" Gaffin, was an all-American kind of guy who was a devout Christian, a professional Scouter with the Boy Scouts of America, and an artillery officer with the US Army during the Cold War. He was a well-meaning and charismatic guy who unfortunately suffered from a mental illness known as bipolar disorder. Despite being diagnosed with this mental illness in the middle of his life, he refused to admit it and take the appropriate medicine. Unfortunately, his mental illness worsened with age, and he began to inadvertently destroy his relationships with people, which prevented him from fully accomplishing his ultimate goal in life of becoming a minister. Most of the bad things in Dad's life were done to himself, but he always saw himself as a victim of evil people out to destroy him. Despite the unflattering and embarrassing realities of his bipolar disorder, this book will fully examine his life and explain how our family dealt with his mental illness and difficult personality. It was sad to watch Dad's life slowly spiral downward into a personal hell as he became his own worst enemy, especially with his personal relationships and finances. For those who knew him best, he was ultimately loved and appreciated as a person who wanted to make a positive impact on the world. Maybe this book could give his life more meaning and serve as a cautionary tale for those with similar loved ones who refuse to seek help.

Hello Alzheimer's Good Bye Dad

Author: Fay Risner
Publisher: booksbyfay
ISBN: 1438278276
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 385

Book Description
Follow Bill Bullock's ten year battle with Alzheimer's disease as chronicled in his daughter's journal. With all that Alzheimer's tossed Bill's way as he and his family struggles with this disease, his wife, Sylvia, stands out for her strength, courage and determination to take care of Bill to the end and against all odds. This story is an awareness and education for people interested in Alzheimer's disease with helpful tips for caregivers through out the book.

Saturday with Dad

Author: Leon Gray
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595177611
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 110

Book Description
Picture this, a child sitting in the principal office awaiting discipline. The Principal says, "Young child, I'm going to have to call your parents!" The child replies, "You mean my Mom. My father isn't......" What about the Father, where is he? Fathers often get a bum rap, sometimes justified but more often mystified. The role of fatherhood is often misunderstood. Yes we are providers and protectors. However in the mind of a child, they just want us to be Dad. A young child could care less if Dad is the president of a company. All they want is for Dad to be present in their lives. This is a story about three little girls spending quality time with Dad. Three sisters, a 5 yr. old, 7 yr. old, and 10 yr. old share their special day with Dad in a light hearted way. From a child's perspective, a walk in the park, a drive to Grandpa's house, and Dad coaching the softball team is the world to them.

The Portable Dad

Author: Steve Elliott
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0786745452
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 214

Book Description
For college students, twentysomethings, and anyone else who keeps Dad on speed-dial for car emergencies, plumbing woes, appliance advice, and more. Take Dad's know-how with you everywhere you go! This Dad's got all the answers to all the basics, so that you can get it done and move on. He knows how to hang, unclog, patch, drill, paint, mow, lube, edge, weed, sand, pack, and more. The Portable Dad is the answer to those panicked late-night phone calls: how to keep things running, how to maintain the stuff you use, how to get by without getting in over your head. If Dad doesn't know the answer, you don't really need to do it!

The Innovation Mindset

Author: Lorraine Marchand
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 0231554869
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 408

Book Description
Innovation requires more than a eureka moment. The vast majority of new product ideas never make it to market. Typically, this is because of the failure to address a real problem that a customer has experienced and is willing to pay to have solved. What do people and businesses need to know about the realities of innovating in order to develop products successfully? Lorraine Marchand—a seasoned practitioner who has guided Fortune 500 companies and start-ups on developing and launching new ideas—lays out a step-by-step framework for spurring success. She shares her eight laws of innovation, a formula for driving significant and lasting transformation in any organization. Marchand emphasizes the frame of mind needed to spark the innovation process, underscoring the importance of creating a problem-solving culture and supporting personal curiosity, passion, and talent. She pinpoints the strengths shared by the big ideas that break through and debunks the myths that hold back aspiring creators. Drawing on her experience as a woman in a male-dominated field, Marchand discusses how to support entrepreneurship by women and highlights the contributions of underrepresented innovators. Marchand’s how-to program for innovation is clear and easy to follow, featuring a toolkit of strategic templates and planning frameworks that are illustrated by helpful case studies. Written in authoritative but conversational language, The Innovation Mindset offers a practical plan for both the veteran with another great idea and the first-timer with a big dream.

Dad's Class

Author: Dennis L. Nun
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1449702368
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 213

Book Description
Eight rules for building a successful relationship through your own personal Dads Class & over 60 topics and dozens of questions to launch the learning. Dads Class is relevant to the current crisis involving the lack of parenting in our country. I would recommend it to any parent or coach as an excellent resource. Dr. Tom Osborne Former Coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, UNL Athletic Director and Founder of The Teammates Mentoring Program. Of all the goals I have accomplished, being a father and seeing my children succeed has been the most rewarding. Parenting is a continual adventure and Dennis Nuns excellent book Dads Class provides an invaluable map to follow that enables you to make the trip enjoyable with determination and purpose. Dr. John Goddard World Explorer - Author of The Survivor and Kayaks Down the Nile Dads Class is a concise and poignant book which reminds us of a simple truth: Dads Matter! Dennis Nun has distilled his experience and passion in an easy to read format which will help fathers strengthen their relationships with their children. Dads Class challenges us to review our priorities and consider how we can improve in the role of Dad. I heartily recommend this book! I know you will benefit greatly from reading Dads Class and using it as a tool to strengthen your family. Ken Canfield, Ph. D. Founder, National Center for Fathering Director of Boone Center for the Family at Pepperdine