This the story of a very unique type of youth program that serves middle and high school students for over twenty-five years in Lane County, Oregon. It is the story of a military academy with a social services mission.

A NARRATIVE OF THE MUTINY, ON BOARD THE SHIP GLOBE, OF NANTUCKET, IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN, Jan. 1824 AND THE JOURNAL OF A RESIDENCE OF TWO YEARS ON THE MULGRAVE ISLANDS; WITH OBSERVATIONS ON THE MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF THE INHABITANTS. BY WILLIAM LAY, OF SAYBROOK, CONN. AND CYRUS M. HUSSEY, OF NANTUCKET: The only Survivors from the Massacre of the Ship’s Company by the Natives. This edition features a linked Table of Contents.   CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.  &nbsp...

All great leaders know this ancient secret.It wasn't luck. You've worked hard to get to the top. And now you want more. Using your time, talent and tenacity differently will help you get there. People will talk positively about your achievements, about you and your legacy will speak largely for itself-IF you learn, implement and embody the ancient wisdom you'll find here in this book.You will learn:The...

The Journey to Self-Mastery: Unlocking the Secrets to Personal Transformation gives readers a fresh and insightful perspective on the real path to personal fulfilment--looking within and mastering the beliefs, values, behaviors and success habits to achieve real personal transformation. For people struggling in their lives and for those who have achieved much but want to move up to a higher level, The Journey to Self-Mastery can provide and inspirational and practical roadmap.

All great leaders know this ancient secret.It wasn’t luck. You’ve worked hard to get to the top. And now you want more. Using your time, talent and tenacity differently will help you get there. People will talk positively about your achievements, about you and your legacy will speak largely for itself—IF you learn, implement and embody the ancient wisdom you’ll find here in this book.You will learn:The primary reason leaders fail and what to d...

Although they may leave a lasting impression on the world, autocratic, toxic and destructive leaders are rarely held in high regard. Great leaders win the respect and admiration of their followers based on their good character. People today want to follow leaders who not only exhibit the necessary leadership competencies, but also leaders who exhibit qualities and virtues of good character, such as integrity, emotional intelligence, compassion and service.

We have experienced dark and difficult times before in our history—World Wars, the Depression, and pandemics, but the physical, political and economic health of nations is now overlaid with the potentially catastrophic effects of climate change.We live in a world fraught with ecological and social problems and political systems that diminish democracy. We have organizations that demean and dehumanize many of their employees, and an economic perspective that places material wealth a...

Homeowners will more likely attempt to change a washer in their kitchen's leaky faucet; install a light switch, or even add an addition to the bathroom before they ever consider attempting to address issues with their HVAC system due to its unique capabilities, functionality and design. In comparison, most informational books in the same category are much too technical, leaving the reader at a lost, and frustrated. HVAC Tips 101 "…Before you call your A/C & Heating Contractor" is not only ...

Jake MillerBy: Billy Ray WilliamsFollow Cape May County detective, Jake Miller, on his quest to uncover the person responsible for his wife’s death. Each clue opens new possibilities. Journey through the Wildwoods to the Jersey Shore, and throughout Philadelphia to discover the truth. Filled with explosions, murder, shoot-outs, car chases, and adultery, each new page will keep you on the edge of your seat.About the BookBilly Ray Williams is a life-long reside...

This compelling entrepreneurial story reveals how a modest kiosk in California became the global symbol of the fast food restaurant business. The book explores the extraordinary transformation of a family business into a restaurant empire, through the stories of its protagonists and the innovations that revolutionised the industry. From the founding brothers to the revolutionary vision of a blender salesman, each chapter reveals the secrets of unprecedented success. You will discover how t...

In The Silence That Answers Back, Andrew Ray Williams writes from the ordinary places where life opens into grief, wonder, and mystery: a hospital room, a checkout line, a child’s bedroom, a cemetery path, a walk after an argument. Here grief is not separate from love, nor faith from doubt. These poems look steadily at anxiety, illness, marriage, fatherhood, and the ache of memory, while listening for what the natural world may still be saying—a cardinal at the window, bluebells i...

Daniel has a disability a form of Autism and has overcome a lot in life. He faced a lot of trials and tribulations in his life. He dealt with losing his parents at a young age. He dealt with his grandparents being gone. He has lived in waiver homes to eventually living in his own apartment. He has been receiving services with Bethesda Lutheran Communities for 4 years now. He continues to show more independence. Daniel have overcome a lot of changes in his life but he does it all without gi...