Bøger af Tom Nelson

What's a small town boy like Tom Nelson doing publishing yet another book of stories about his favorite hometown in Southwestern Wisconsin? It's about where he was raised, went to school, married, and then left; but a place he can't quite leave in his mind. But thanks to the Fennimore Times newspaper, for over twelve years, Tom has had the wonderful opportunity to recall events, friends, relatives, and acquaintances in a weekly column called Fennimore...As I Remember. Sometimes humorous, sometimes melancholy, his stories are a memoir of Fennimore of the mid-twentieth century. One of Tom's friends recently wrote, "Your book is a verbal Norman Rockwell. A life we once lived, now a hamlet of memory; when lightning bugs and grasshoppers were caught in jars and the night time was an evening sound of crickets."

In the middle ages, a young noble, Andre, travels with an entourage of knights to escort his betrothed, Juliette, to their wedding. He discovers that her father's castle has been conquered by a marauding barbarian king and Juliette has been kidnapped. While in pursuit of Juliette's captor, the young man meets an old, solitary knight who knows the territory well and agrees to help him. Along the way the old man tells the story of his colorful life as a warrior. His saga sweeps across the landscape from its beginnings in a bleak village on the North Sea to the sands of the holy land on crusade. Warrior of the Dusk is poignant tale of mighty lords and humble soldiers, savagery and honor, friendship and betrayal.

Max, a knight of Swabia in the 10th Century during the reign of Otto the Great, chronicles the major events in his life as they unfold against a backdrop of medieval Germany. His tale begins with his boyhood on Lake Zurich and how he develops a love for horses and his skill at training them. It also recounts his relationship with the peasant girl Verena, their friendship as children gradually growing into love. Finally, it is the story of how Max becomes a valued knight in the service of Otto l, Holy Roman Emperor, and travels across Europe as both a warrior and as an ambassador for one of the greatest kings of the Middle Ages.

Epic medieval fiction by the author of "The Winds of Wharhalen." Sian Liand, a young apprentice working in the abbey of Callendro, accidentally uncovers an assassination plot against Deron, King of Turock. This discovery puts the boy in grave danger and throws the kingdom into a bloody civil war. Sian's heroism in the fighting and continued loyalty to the crown allows him to rise in status and distinguish himself as an agent of the king. His exploits fighting in distant lands, while earning great renown, keep him away from the maiden Dianara. Once a childhood friend, Dianara is now the object of his desire as she blossoms into a beautiful young woman and becomes a lady of the court. The Paladin of Callendro is a sweeping medieval adventure filled with romance, political intrigue, epic battles and heroic knighthood.

It wasn't Tom Nelson's intention to write what has turned into an ongoing historical reminisce of small town living and growing up in the 20th Century. An assignment fourteen years ago to write weekly of his memories for the Fennimore Times newspaper in his home town has resulted in well over 700 columns and now the publication of this sixth volume. He will forever be indebted to the many friends, and acquaintances for their faithful support over these years as he recalls the character and characters in these books and column; Fennimore As I Remember.

The authors scoured New England and New York in search of orchids. The result is this handy book that makes field identification a snap. Learn about all 65 orchid species found in the region, complete with photos, range maps and more.

With the risk of burnout at an all-time high, pastors need a new framework for ministry that will help them move from survival to flourishing. Drawing on the image of the shepherd leader, Tom Nelson offers pastors wisdom and timely vision for leadership that integrates in-depth biblical teaching and whole-life discipleship, providing a roadmap for ministry resilience and longevity.

This book connects Sunday worship to Monday morning by engaging the theological basis of God's plan for everyday work and giving readers practical tools for understanding their own gifts.

During the four decades since Tom Nelson left his hometown of Fennimore, Wisconsin he has returned countless times. Now he revisits once again to recount his younger years during the 1940's and '50s. These were times when in a small Midwestern town farmer families shopped on Saturday nights while their children went to a double feature movie. The men folks congregated at the local billiard parlor and wives sat in parked cars on main street gossiping with neighbors. It was during the days when youngsters went to the park during the day for ball games and played nighttime games of kick-the-can, or hide-and-seek until called home for bedtime. Those same young people of the radio generation raced home from school on bicycles to listen to Captain Midnight and Superman before supper. Then joined their parents in the evenings and laughed over the likes of Jack Benny and Fibber McGee and Molly. It was a time when filling stations were full service, comic books were collected at 10c a copy, Drug Store fountains cokes sold for a nickel, doctors made house calls and veterans were returning from the war to march in Memorial Day parades. Tom's book is anecdotal in short story form, filled with names of friends and acquaintances as he fondly remembers his favorite people and events. By substituting the names this book could be the story of anyone's small town years.

What does the good news of Jesus mean for economics? Marrying biblical study, economic theory, and practical advice, pastor Tom Nelson presents a vision for church ministry that works toward the flourishing of the local community, beginning with its poorest and most marginalized members and pushing us toward more nuanced understandings of wealth and poverty.