Books with author George Wilson

Formally, the word weird means suggesting something supernatural — beyond nature. The weird plants in this book are not beyond nature, but they may seem that way. They are great examples of how powerful and diverse nature is. Informally, weird means very strange, and these plants are certainly that. They demonstrate what an excellent problem-solver nature is, equipping plants to survive and thrive in the strangest of ways.Weird Animals: Six of the Strangest Plants on Earth looks at the most important and interesting information about six truly odd plants. Facts are clearly presented in a bullet list format, along with high-quality photos.

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High quality reprint of Witton's scathing political indictment of the British Empire, originally published in 1907. The story was made into a movie in 1980, "Breaker Morant," starring Edward Woodward, Lewis Fitz-Gerald, and Jack Thompson. 240 pp. printed on cream acid-free paper. Illustrated with half-tone photographs. First Clock & Rose trade edition in paperback, preceded by a limited edition of 1,000, individually numbered, and first trade edition in hardcover. The Clock & Rose Press edition is published and printed in the USA.

High quality reprint of Witton's scathing political indictment of the British Empire, originally published in 1907. The story was made into a movie in 1980, "Breaker Morant," starring Edward Woodward, Lewis Fitz-Gerald, and Jack Thompson. 240 pp. printed on cream acid-free paper. Illustrated with half-tone photographs. First Clock & Rose trade edition in paperback, preceded by a limited edition of 1,000, individually numbered, and first trade edition in hardcover. The Clock & Rose Press edition is published and printed in the USA.

Paradise Lost is an epic poem in blank verse by the 17th-century English poet John Milton. It was originally published in 1667 in ten books; a second edition followed in 1674, redivided into twelve books (in the manner of the division of Virgil's Aeneid) with minor revisions throughout and a note on the versification. The poem concerns the Judeo-Christian story of the Fall of Man; the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Milton's purpose, stated in Book I, is "justify the ways of God to men" and elucidate the conflict between God's eternal foresight and free will.

During the nineteenth century, an Austrian friar named Gregor Mendel discovered that invisible factors, now called genes, determined the traits of an organism. Mendel found that certain traits passed down from parents were either dominant or recessive, and that patterns of trait inheritance could be reliably predicted. His work was little noticed until the early twentieth century, when other scientists, working independently, replicated his work. Mendels life and accomplishments are detailed in this book. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos are offered in chapters through the use of a QR code, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a moment in history, a speech, or an instructional video. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text. Text-Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the readers comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while se

The Prophet's Eye - a magical device that empowers those initiated to the 'Guardians of Light' to travel back from their present to the past. Owain Jones, a 12 year old Welsh boy, in the year 1932 finds an old hermit, named Degwr. The boy befriends the hermit and learns of the influence of Magi on various main characters recorded in history. Owain takes a test that shows him to be suitable to receive the gift of the Stone- the Prophet's Eye, he is inducted into a Brotherhood and Sisterhood, those known as the 'Guardians of the Light.' He is carried back in time and saves King Arthur of Camelot's life. Owain is recognized for his skill as a bowman, and together with Welsh villagers from his home, travels to and trains the men of Camelot to use the long bow. The new archers and the Welsh face treachery and a Viking Invasion, but they save the day. Owain meets other members of the Brotherhood and builds friendships that will be strengthened throughout his future adventures. Knights of the Round Table will appear in his own time period and will assist him in his personal and physical development. On return to his own time, in the Christmas school holiday, he wanders to the cave on the mountains looking for the hermit Degwr. He is approached by the monk Trefor, who he met at Camelot. They travel back to ancient Syria, and he joins a caravan of travellers riding horses and camels. His job to tend the camels. In the group of the three Magi, Kings and Magicians, he meets the Arthurian Knight, Theo. Owain assists the Guardians of Light to protect the infant Jesus and his parents from the soldiers of Herod. The boy learns of the special powers invested in the Stone, lodged magically into his chest. He meets young boys of similar age who have travelled from different historical times, he makes friends. His journey completed, he returns to his own home. A new threat is evident in 1933, the rise of the German war machine. Owain and several of his friends are recruited to train in a program initiated by Mr Churchill. The young group travel to the Army Camp at Brecon. They meet the officers, Captain Smith, Lieutenant Edwards and Lieutenant Phillips. Owain recognizes the officers from Camelot. The training is organized by Sergeant O'Reilly and Corporal Harkins, who become friends and leaders to the boys. While camping and orienteering, Owain and two of his friends, Ronald and Paul, enter a portal that takes them to the city of Nicaea. The city is under siege by the Roman army of Emperor Constantine, the Great. Owain saves the life of Constantine's first officer and General, and he is rewarded. In the city, Owain meets Degwr once again, and he learns more of this magical man who has appeared in time as Justin, and Merlin. This is the first time that Owain meets Rachel and Rebecca, Degwr's daughters. They have special powers gained from their father. Owain learns of the origins of the Stone, and what the Prophet's Eye can do. The three friends return to Brecon and continue on their Orienteering and Camping, meeting the two girls living at Rebecca Farm, Their father, Phineas Llewellyn is identified by Owain. Training is completed and the village boys return to their Welsh village. By chance, some of the groups of boys trained at the Army Camp return to Brecon. The adventure continues for Owain. He learns that he has the power of healing, and he helps Corporal Harkins who suffers in the Devil's Cave. The girls Rachel and Rebecca are firm friends, as are Captain Smith and Lieutenant Edwards. A significant snowstorm impacts the trained groups, the Army Camp, and the local villages nearby. Owain and his friends do what they can to help. Eventually Owain receives special training to enable him to take part in Churchill's Secret Army. His friendship with Rebecca prepares him for future adventures and journeys through time.

SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, GEORGE F. WILL! From the Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, a monumental new reflection on American conservatism, examining how the Founders' belief in natural rights created a great American political tradition--one that now finds itself under threat. For more than four decades, George F. Will has attempted to discern the principles of the Western political tradition and apply them to America's civic life. Today, the stakes could hardly be higher. Vital questions about the nature of man, of rights, of equality, of majority rule are bubbling just beneath the surface of daily events in America. The Founders' vision, articulated first in the Declaration of Independence and carried out in the Constitution, gave the new republic a framework for government unique in world history. Their beliefs in natural rights, limited government, religious freedom, and in human virtue and dignity ushered in two centuries of American prosperity. Now, as Will shows, conservatism is under threat--both from progressives and elements inside the Republican Party. America has become an administrative state, just as destructive trends have overtaken family life and higher education. Semi-autonomous executive agencies wield essentially unaccountable power. Congress has failed in its duty to exercise its legislative powers. And the executive branch has slipped the Constitution's leash. In the intellectual battle between the vision of Founding Fathers like James Madison, who advanced the notion of natural rights that pre-exist government, and the progressivism first advanced by Woodrow Wilson, the Founders have been losing. It's time to reverse America's political fortunes. Expansive, intellectually thrilling, and written with the erudite wit that has made Will beloved by millions of readers, The Conservative Sensibility is an extraordinary new book from one of America's most celebrated political writers.

Born poor and soon to be without a father, a southern boy is raised in a world of women. Sometimes sad, occasionally tragic, and always hysterically funny, George soon learns that it isn’t money but wit that overcomes most things, and discovers that everyone has some sort of value. Along the way we learn about families, friends, and growing up in the post WWII south.