Spirit of Adventure

Spirit of Adventure
Author: Alvin Townley
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2009-05-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 1429937319

An extraordinary journey alongside America's new generation of Eagle Scouts, who are discovering their purpose and bringing the values of Scouting to the world. Over the past century, Scouts have helped to guide the course of American history. But what does Scouting and the Eagle badge mean to the Scouts of today? How will they shape the future of Scouting and America itself? In Spirit of Adventure, Scouting expert and Eagle Scout Alvin Townley finds the answer. Townley traveled across the country and to the far corners of the globe to meet these young Eagle Scouts. He found them everywhere, continuing the life of adventure and service that they had begun in Scouting. He discovered them in Afghanistan providing medical care to villagers, in Australia saving coral reefs, at the Super Bowl and Olympic venues striving for victory, on desert cliffs and at inner-city schools teaching new lessons, in Africa bringing hope to children, and on the windswept deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz preparing for takeoff. Whether doctors, activists, servicemen, entrepreneurs, or teachers, these young men are changing the world through bold actions that capture the essence of the Scouting tradition. In Spirit of Adventure, Townley answers important questions about the future of Scouting and America, while revealing stories of service, courage, and pure excitement that introduce our nation to an inspiring new generation of leaders.

Spirit of the Eagle

Spirit of the Eagle
Author: Vella Munn
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 353
Release: 1997-01-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0812535006

The year is 1872 and the last of the Modoc tribe are being forced by the U.S. government to leave their sacred land and move to a reservation. But they won't leave without a fight. Luash, a young tribeswoman, is the voice of the Eagle Spirit that guides the Modoc, finds herself torn between tribal loyalty and the white soldier, Jed Britton.

The Spirit of the Eagle Vs. the Spirit of the Buzzard

The Spirit of the Eagle Vs. the Spirit of the Buzzard
Author: The Messenger
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2010-05-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1450055338

Sheep of the living God, Jesus came into me and told me to write this the book to the pastors of this Nation of America, because they have became what Jesus told us not to be a Slave to that the Money, Sheep, So Jesus Christ gave this lesson in the year 2006, because my youngest son was going through somethings in High so I ask him are you a Eagle or a buzzard, so Jesus lead me to God, and he being to teach me the truth about these so-called men, and women who think they have been called by God to do his work, it is not for money, now the first thing should be the Minds and Hearts and well being of the Sheep of God, look for the next book. Wish you well; The Messenger

Gifts of an Eagle

Gifts of an Eagle
Author: Kent Durden
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2012-09-11
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1453271716

New York Times Bestseller: The “extraordinary” true story of a golden eagle adopted by a California ranching family, and how she changed their lives (Delia Ephron). In 1955, Ed Durden brought a baby golden eagle home to his ranch in California, where she would stay for the next sixteen years. As her bond with Ed and the Durden family grew, the eagle, named Lady, displayed a fierce intelligence and strong personality. She learned quickly, had a strong mothering instinct (even for other species), and never stopped surprising those who cared for her. An eight-week New York Times bestseller, Gifts of an Eagle is a fascinating up-close look at one of the most majestic creatures in nature, as well as a heartwarming family story and “an affectionate, unsentimental tribute” (Kirkus Reviews).

An Eagle Nation

An Eagle Nation
Author: Carter Revard
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1993
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 9780816514038

Poems set in Oklahoma, Oxford University, and elsewhere deal with life as an Osage Indian, a Rhodes scholar, and a professor of medieval English literature

Legacy of Honor

Legacy of Honor
Author: Alvin Townley
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2009-03-03
Genre: History
ISBN: 1429996560

Over the past century, America's Eagle Scouts have earned a reputation for service, virtue, and leadership that is recognized throughout the world. But few people realize the full extent to which Eagle Scouts have made a mark on American history. They have served as astronauts, soldiers, politicians, and businessmen, but they have also been the fathers, brothers, Scoutmasters, coaches, and other role models who have played an integral part in American life. Alvin Townley set out across the country to hear the stories of these Eagle Scouts. He spoke with individuals from every region, of every age and every background, some of whom have risen to fame as public figures while others have left a lasting impact outside of the spotlight. The Eagle Scouts who share their experiences include Bill Gates, Sr., Bill Bradley, J. W. Marriott, Jr., Ross Perot, Michael Bloomberg, Richard Lugar, Michael Dukakis, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson, coach Chan Gailey, and Capt. Jim Lovell of Apollo 13. The book also explores the virtues of a Tuskegee Airman, a Vietnam War POW, a September 11 NYPD hero, a crew of Hurricane Katrina relief workers, and a host of others from every walk of life. During his journey, Alvin discovered stories of character, courage, and inspiration that belong not only to Eagle Scouts but to all Americans. These stories form the heart of Legacy of Honor and offer us a chance to appreciate the profound impact that Eagle Scouts have had on American history and the lasting role they will play in our country's future.

White Eagle On... the Great Spirit

White Eagle On... the Great Spirit
Author: White Eagle
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-06
Genre: Spirit writings
ISBN: 9780854871506

A companion to White Eagle on Festivals and Celebrations, this book looks at: How brotherhood came to earth via the original Native American people through a knowledge of the Great Spirit which was lived as well as spoken. Written from White Eagle's experiences as a Native American and describing the legendary visitor who came to his people.

The Eagle and the Dragon

The Eagle and the Dragon
Author: Chris Duffin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2019-07-09
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781544501949

"The world may know Chris Duffin as 'The Mad Scientist of Strength,' but you wouldn't have ever guessed that if you saw the scrawny kid skinning rattlesnakes and chasing dragonflies in the early '80s. The story of his unconventional life will take you from ... tales of murder, trauma, heartbreak, and survival deep in the Pacific Northwest wilderness all the way to an idealization of the self-made man--still flawed, but never broken"--Dust jacket fla

The Eagle on My Arm

The Eagle on My Arm
Author: Dava Guerin
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2020-10-13
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 081318004X

In October 1967, eighteen-year-old Patrick Bradley enlisted in the US Army and was later deployed to Vietnam to map mobile POW camps to determine a pattern for rescuing prisoners. Combat left him physically and psychologically wounded, as it does many veterans, and Bradley struggled to adjust when he returned home. He seemed destined for military prison after an altercation in which he broke a superior officer's jaw, but his life changed forever when a psychiatrist recommended a unique path for healing. Thanks to a program sponsored by the Canadian government, Bradley traveled to Canada to study bald eagles and document their behavior. He found himself recovering while living alone in the wild with minimal supplies or human contact. At the same time, his work was paving the way for groundbreaking research, including the discovery of a link between the use of the pesticide DDT and a decrease in southern bald eagle populations. Later, he forged a successful career training and managing wild animals and committed himself to helping other wounded warriors by cofounding the Avian Veteran Alliance, a nonprofit that pairs veterans suffering from PTSD and physical injuries with injured birds of prey. The Eagle on My Arm tells Bradley's inspirational story for the first time. This moving account reveals how a soldier became a dedicated healer, using his years of study and solitude to face his demons and turn his pain into a lifelong passion for helping others.

The Eagle's Voice

The Eagle's Voice
Author: Gary J. Maier
Publisher: Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2001
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781879483743

In researching a group of about fifty Indian effigy and conical mounds on the north shore of Lake Mendota, at Madison, Wisconsin, Gary Maier came upon a new understanding of these structures, which have been a source of wonder and puzzlement to Europeans since the 1830s. In unearthing the meaning of the mounds as a form of earth writing, Maier also learned much about himself. This is, as one reader said, an exciting detective story, a personal journey through the mounds that will have significant meaning for all readers.