L Thompson: 124 books

For the first time, a historian and seasoned mariner looks beyond the specific circumstances of individual shipwrecks in an effort to reach a clearer understanding of the economic, political, and psychological factors that have influenced the 25,000 wrecks on the Great Lakes over the past 300 years....

This book is an account of the ships that have borne the name "Queen of the Lakes," an honorary title indicating that, at the time of its launching, a ship is the longest on the Great Lakes. In one of the most comprehensive books ever written on the maritime history of the lakes, Mark L....

If you have ever grieved the loss of a loved one or experienced another's loss, I believe this wee book of poetry will inspire you to look at death, loss and grief in a different way. If you are looking for a way to express empathy for the loss of a loved one, please feel free to share with...

In this firsthand account of life aboard the ships of the Great Lakes, Mark Thompson weaves together the threads of a story that relives a centuries-old tradition. Thompson began his logbook after he reported for duty aboard the Calcite II at Fraser Shipyard in Superior, Wisconsin, for the 1996 shipping...

Today, 70 percent of the American public supports reforms that would limit the number of terms a state legislator may serve, and the advocacy group U.S. Term Limits promotes this reform at all levels of government. But are advocates correct that term limits ensure citizens dedicated to the common...

In the first major examination of the diverse European efforts to colonize the Delaware Valley, Mark L. Thompson offers a bold new interpretation of ethnic and national identities in colonial America. For most of the seventeenth century, the lower Delaware Valley remained a marginal area under no...

A lucid and wide-ranging meditation on why photography is unique among the picture-making arts. Photography matters, writes Jerry Thompson, because of how it works—not only as an artistic medium but also as a way of knowing. With this provocative observation, Thompson begins a wide-ranging...

In this lucid exposition, an acclaimed interpreter shows that the book of Revelation is to be read as a unified work of religious poetry aimed at extricating Christians from Roman society, in which they were living quietly and peacefully. Thompson considers connections between John’s negative view...

It can be stressful to think about starting a business. There is so much that goes into it and finding a place to start can be very overwhelming. This simple guide goes through all the components you will need to know to start any business (online, retail, small business, home-based). It was written...

**Bonus: Gain Access to FREE Mindset Makeover Video Training and 2 Powerful Affirmation Meditations (Information inside)!This Book is Not your Average List of Affirmations.Affirmations can be an extremely effective tool to reprogram your subconscious and eliminate any blocks that are holding...

There’s probably a good chance that you’ve turned on your television, computer, or an appliance without giving much thought about the electric grid. But when there’s a power outage, it’s a different story. Suddenly, you’re asking yourself questions such as: What is the electric grid and...

Reveals the powerful and undermining effects of stress on good decision making-and what leaders can do about it The ability to make sound and timely decisions is the mark of a good leader. But when leaders with otherwise strong track records suddenly begin making poor decisions-as seen in the...

When a simple science experiment goes awry, Jack finds himself in a world of hurt - but it's not his world! Transported to an alternate universe, he better learn who he can trust before he runs out of time. But time isn't always on his side, and it seems to have a habit of changing when he least expects...

The idea was fourteen days of peace and tranquility. Fourteen days of beautiful, high mountain lakes and, according to his friend Dick, fourteen days of awesome fishing. What he got was half a day, including the hike in, before he discovered two women in serious trouble, men trying to kill him, his...