Books with author William Thomas Young

Mackenzie Allen Philips' youngest daughter, Missy, has been abducted during a family vacation and evidence that she may have been brutally murdered is found in an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Four years later in the midst of his Great Sadness, Mack receives a suspicious note, apparently from God, inviting him back to that shack for a weekend. Against his better judgment he arrives at the shack on a wintry afternoon and walks back into his darkest nightmare. What he finds there will change Mack's world forever.

Roadrunners are known from cartoons. Ravens are known to poetry lovers. Eagles are known as figures in ancient mythology and as modern national symbols. Birds have fascinated people throughout history. This captivating collection of 99 essays offers a well-researched but easy-to-read look at birds as familiar as the sparrow and as seldom-seen as the albatross, from dancing varieties (crane) to sacred ones (ibis) to those associated with practical jokes and assassinations (snipe).Alphabetically arranged by type of bird, the essays combine the author's extensive field experience with reflections drawn from biology, ecology, literature, music, history, linguistics, politics, sports, entertainment, and other areas. References range from Homer's description of a cormorant in flight to mentions of birds in Monty Python sketches; from the filmmaking of Alfred Hitchcock to the music of Robyn Hitchcock. No previous knowledge of birds is necessary to appreciate the book, which is illustrated with classic images from John James Audubon's The Birds of America.

Mackenzie Allen Philip's youngest daughter, Missy, has been abducted during a family vacation and evidence that she may have been brutally murdered is found in an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Four years later, in the midst of his Great Sadness, Mack receives a suspicious note, apparently from God, inviting him back to that shack for a weekend. Against his better judgment he arrives at the shack on a wintry afternoon and walks back into his darkest nightmare. What he finds there will change Mack's world forever. In a world where religion seems to grow increasingly irrelevant THE SHACK wrestles with the timeless question: Where is God in a world so filled with unspeakable pain? The answers Mack gets will astound you and perhaps transform you as much as it did him.

This captivating collection of 99 essays conveys a wealth of information that will interest readers at all levels of birding skill. The essays combine the author's extensive field experience with reflections drawn from biology, ecology, literature, music, history, politics, economics, religion, geography, physics, chemistry, linguistics, the visual arts, the performing arts, sports, and comedy. They are arranged in alphabetical order by type of bird, from the albatross to the yellowthroat, and each essay has a subtitle about the context in which the bird is discussed. Unlike bird books that are designed to be carried into the field to aid in identification, The Fascination of Birds is written to be enjoyed at home. No previous knowledge of birds is necessary to understand the text.

Years ago, a father went missing. Recently, a grandfather died. Now, fourteen-year-old Cole finds himself inexplicably transported to the world of Green, a place where he must use his special ablilities and unique friendships to solve mysteries and, ultimately, try to stop an evil villain named The Dread. This is the first in a seven book series wherein Cole races to save millions of people, and eventually, all of us, too! Who can Cole trust? Loyal friendships will be pushed to their limits and bitter betrayals will abound. Can Cole discover the secrets in time? Read this fun-filled, riveting series and find out!

Cole's Christmas break is definitely not a rest for his mind. He's home, but something shocking drives him back to Green with a purpose! Increasingly, the destinies of Green, Raul, Soosh, and Earth are melting together as the present discovers the past.To Gain an upper hand against The Order, Dod and his Twistyard friends must decipher riddles and solve an ancient mystery regarding the Code of the Kings. At every turn, trouble awaits them. Friendships are pushed to their limits as secrets come to light. While reading this unforgettable adventure, keep your lights on. Can you tell who's a friend and who's a foe? If you dare, join Dod as he follows the clues and discovers the truth.

At home, Cole thinks the world of Green is known only to him, but when trouble comes knocking and his medallion is stolen, he discovers the opposite is true! Increasingly, the destinies of Green, Raul, Soosh, and Earth are becoming intertwined as dark forces move closer to their bone-chilling goal.With The Dread in Driaxom, an unknown villain emerges, possessing an unbreakable, crimsom sword. His identity is shocking; and he's not alone! The forces of evil are more prevalent and determined than Dod and his friends would have ever imagined. Some people will stop at nothing to get what they want!This is the second in a seven-book series wherein Cole races to save millions of people, and eventually, all of us, too! Who can Cole trust? Loyal friendships will be pushed to their limits and bitter betrayals will abound. Can Cole discover the secrets in time? Read this fun-filled, riveting series and find out!