Bøger af Daniel Carlson

This book chronicles the extraordinary life, adventures, and death of David Crockett as recounted and described by his lifelong friend. This true account details David's remarkable journey from his humble origins in Tennessee, where he was sold into child slavery, his term of service in the Indian wars, politics, fame, and his premature death at the age of 49.

For seniors, making the willing choice to "Rightsize" their lives can be a challenge. Done smartly, though, the outcome can be deeply rewarding. The journey begins with a clear vision of what an ideal lifestyle looks like and then, while keeping that goal in focus, taking intelligent steps forward. Using his personal experience, the author describes how he and his wife - both in their seventies - sold their home, moved to an "Over-55" apartment community, got rid of a lot of accumulated "stuff," and fashioned a lifestyle of reduced stress and increased personal contentment. This book discusses steps for a comfortable relocation, strategies for letting go of "stuff," ways to manage the stress of a major lifestyle change, and making wise choices about what is important in life.

In 2002, staggering headlines revealed one Catholic priest's lengthy record of child abuse. When the news broke, Dan Carlson was stunned to learn that the man at center of this storm was his former parish priest, and someone who he thought was a friend. Life-changing news soon followed when Dan learned that his son had been one of this evil priest's victims more than two decades earlier.In this book, Dan recounts the arduous and painful process his son endured in his search for justice and healing from the Catholic Church. He also outlines the danger of clergy who, though laicized for credible allegations of child abuse, are not required to register as sex offenders. As a result, these individuals face no restrictions on where they can live or work, including access to children.Dan concludes with several recommendations for limiting the potential risk these laicized former clergy pose in our communities, along with thoughts on the continuing child sex abuse scandal in the Catholic Church.

Dan Carlson was one of the few police officers assigned to the Woodstock Music and Art Festival held August 15-17, 1969, at Bethel, New York. In this book, he relates how those hectic but exhilarating three days appeared through the eyes of a cop. This book answers a number of questions about the crowding and traffic, the cooperation of the concert-goers, and the very enforcement of laws during the event. The author also touches upon the personal and professional ways in which he was affected by his having been part of that crowded, muddy and exhausting weekend in 1969. In this 2nd Edition, Dan adds additional texture to this iconic event, and discusses the enduring phenomenon of "Woodstock Nation."

The Apostle was a man with a bloodied past whose violence trailed him. He had once been a good man, but raised mean and tough he became a wanted man, and after endless years of solitude behind steel bars he turned to god for salvation.In the staunch Union town of North Cave, Tennessee he was both respected and feared in equal measures by the townsfolk, until god summoned him to do his work across the Cumberland in the land of the enemy. Unable to understand their preachers beckoning the unforgiving citizens bode him ill fortune rendered with a clear message of no return. Void of all faith and rejecting his blessing, the rebels in the miserable war-torn town across the great divide did not give the northern preacher the welcome he had anticipated and he soon found that his life was in peril by ruthless and cold-blooded killers who wanted to send him to hell.May the lord show mercy to his enemies, for if Reverend Dan Earl's anger is kindled he will show none.

Levi Clayton was intent on fulfilling the promise he made to a friend over two years ago,however when embarking on his unforeseen epic journey his challenges were elevated to unimaginable levels by the atrocities of the American civil war.In the heart of the unforgiving war-ravaged territories, betrayal and suspicion command the boardwalks where the law has been forsaken and justice is served from the barrel of the gun.

This novel chronicles through the passages of time the events of the prestigious LeMat revolver and the fortunes of its ill-fated owners. From the killing machines presentation to General Vandehoff in 1864, the story details bloody gruesome accounts of the LeMat's stewardship in the reckless hands of famous outlaws, murderers and gunslingers who menaced the barbaric west.

1745- England is a country in crisis. The unpopular Hanoverian King George's regime is in turmoil as a result of secret intelligence failures.Charles Edward Stuart has landed on British soil and is planning to invade England and anoint his father, James Stuart, upon the throne as the King and establish Jacobite rule over Britain.In desperation, the English Secret Service has turned to an unlikely ally to assist their agents and prevent the imminent invasion and outbreak of civil war.England's most notorious and feared highwayman has been recruited to infiltrate the loyal Jacobite advocates and benefactors. He must penetrate the traitor's lair, their alliances, and establishment, to locate and save the life of a missing esteemed British spy.