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.

Offering a sociological analysis of trade unionism in the globalized era, this book gives a comparative analysis of the debate surrounding trade unions and their renewal. Using theory and a variety of case studies, it explores: the debate about the form of trade unionism; the bases for collective organization; and the struggle of trade unionism.

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.