Bøger af Joe Kirchmyer

In 1976. A group of east Aurora, New York residents with a common interest in their community's historic Roycroft Campus- and the philosophy of Roycroft's founder Elbert Hubbard- set in motion a plan to preserve those ideals which had made the campus a center of the Arts and Crafts Movement. Today, dozens of Roycroft Artisans and Master Artisans carry on the artistic tradition by creating incredible works of art in specialties such as glass, leather, metal, jewelry, painting, book arts, printing, paper, fiber, weaving, pottery and wood. In this book, we examine the lives of nearly fifty Roycroft Master Artisans who open up about their training, inspirations, travel, goals, proudest moments, relationships to the Roycroft community and much more.

Diamonds in the Rough is a compilation of short sports-related stories - some humorous, some uplifting - that I've experienced first-hand during my lifetime. But it's not just about sports. It's about lifelong friendships made on ballfields, father and son/daughter relationships, the importance of giving back to your community ... and a whole lot more. Chapter One begins with an incident that happened to me on a muddy baseball diamond roughly four decades ago, that I still remember like it was yesterday. Chapter Two flash-forwards approximately 30 years as my son experiences a similar situation while I'm coaching his team. And then it just kind of takes off from there, covering everything from baseball championships to the heartbreak of losing your "best friend" to pure human survival. Mark Kelso, a member of the Buffalo Bills' four Super Bowl teams, has penned the foreword. Says Mr. Kelso, "You will reach back in your own past and rekindle experiences that you had, and it will bring a smile to your face." It all comes together as an easy and fun read for young and old alike.

Located in the small town of Marilla, New York, Pet Connection Programs Inc. is a nonprofit maternity shelter for dogs and cats. Founded in 1984, the shelter has saved thousands of animals that simply had no other place to go. Included in this book are dozens of those stories. Some will make you laugh, some will make you cry ... and all will warm your heart! To learn more about the shelter and ways that you can help, please visit their website at www.petconnectionprogramsinc.com. And to contact Pet Connection Programs Inc., please email petadoption652@gmail.com or call (716) 652-0192.