Books with author Ron Wilson

Poland has an incredibly rich history, spanning as far back as the 10th century. The Polish are known for many unique festivals such as Saint Johns Kupala in which people jump over firesa tradition that predates Christianity. Through photos, maps, and plenty of useful and intriguing information, this book brings the ninth largest country in Europe a little bit closer to home.

Eight-year-old Jimmy is not like most boys his age. He has seen the inside of a hospital more than anyone he knows; even so, he is still curious, happy, and unaware that his doctor has painted a bleak picture of his future. Jimmy has no idea he has leukemia. Innocent of the reason for his parents' gloom, Jimmy seeks out companionship every evening from a small owl who perches in the oak tree outside his apartment. Even though Jimmy knows owls cannot talk, he can understand Pippy perfectly. It is not long before Jimmy's nightly chats with Pippy lead to dreams of remarkable adventures where he can fly and perch in a tree-just like Pippy! As the tiny owl and the vulnerable little boy fly over churches, rooftops, they laugh, scream, and become best friends in no time at all. Now all he has to do is convince his parents that his dreams are not dreams at all. In this adventurous and inspirational tale, a boy and an owl soon discover the power of friendship and the glory of miracles as dreams and reality unexpectedly meet and cause an unforgettable chain of events.

Readers may know that Iran has one of the largest oil reserves in the world. In fact, they have the second-largest reserve of natural gas and the third-largest supply of oil worldwide. However, there is so much more to the rich history and culture of this country. Through this title, readers can explore Irans long, fascinating history as well as looking into its relationship with neighboring countries and the United States.

Treachery and romance meet on the vast sands of the Arabian Peninsula known as the Empty Quarter. But the emptiness fails to conceal the plans of Ansar al Sharia, the branch of al Qaeda in Yemen and Oman, to kill or maim major leaders of the world by using two different and subtle approaches. An old oasis area in the Rub' al Khali, or Empty Quarter, becomes the headquarters from which the plan will be carried out. Doug Dean comes to Dhofar University in Salalah, Oman, to pursue his PhD dissertation on the ancient frankincense trade across the Arabian Peninsula. As he makes arrangements to move, he is recruited by the Cia. Suspicious activity is believed to be afoot between Yemen and Oman, and the Cia asks Doug to keep his eyes open while in Salalah. Then Doug meets Lila, a bright and modern Omani girl enrolled in Dhofar University to study English and America, and issues become complicated and dangerous.

It is hard to raise a child. It is even harder to do so when you are not there for them physically. The times when they are young are the most important times in their lives, because it is the time when they learn and absorb lessons. When they are young they learn stuff that follows them into adulthood...These are lessons sometimes they didnt know how or when they learned them, but they are the cornerstone of who they are as a person. When you are far away it is hard, but that only means as a parent you must work harder to show them you love them and you care and support their dreams. When you are a parent you have to learn how to put your pride aside, because even if you are trying, they might never show you any gratitude at the time. You might not even be sure that the lessons you are giving them are even taking hold in their minds. They dont show...they dont say thank you, but believe me they are listening. They are becoming who they will become, and your words are helping to mold them. If you have the ability to...be there for them now! Dont say you will when everything is right with you because your life will never be perfect, your situation will never be ideal, if it is always predicated on excuses. Your kids need you now! Not tomorrow...not sometime down the road. They will appreciate you trying...they will appreciate the fact that you never gave up on them. Our kids are one of the greatest gifts God has given us, but it is up to us parents to act like it. Because there is no love stronger than a parents love for their child.

Almost-thirteen-year-old Emily feels responsible for her mother s death as she enters high school. Her father is working on a virtual reality system that the military really wants, while dealing with his grief over his wife and trying to raise Emily and her 2 brothers. Then, one evening, his characters pop out of the screen and one of them is his wife!