Harding, Missouri is a peaceful community with rolling hills, vast neighborhoods, and a school with a ghost. Ravin, the lost soul of a young girl stalks the halls causing havoc to custodians and staff. Corey, an immigrant from Ireland, hopes to settle down in Harding and retire from the School District to a life of leisure. Ravin has different ideas for him - her new found love.
Once, there was a world of men and women going about their daily lives without fear, without worry, without threats. Greed changed everything. Earth destroyed.A new world created.Nucor is a plant of Humanoids called Scants, led by a reluctant Thomas Hardwick. His memory of a past Scant war against the humans is lost. He only remembers the times since then and the chaos surrounding the present. With the help of his female companion Welmac, the past is unlocked revealing a man Thomas wishes never existed. The inhabitants of Nucor consist of four Races set on destroying each other. However, an invading armada of lizards pulls them together in a battle of epic proportions. In the middle of all this is Runa, the Wood Witch, she does not want a union of Scants, she wants One race to rule them all. Season of the moons...Season of conquest and revenge.
Walter, is a drifter, a hobo who left his home because he was haunted by the memories of his departed wife and son. He abandones everything, his house, his cars, and his job. He wanders aimlessly and becomes a railroad bum. Yet, warmth in his chest guides his steps toward a heartwarming conclusion fit for the magic of the holiday season.
In Bergoo, West Virginia, legends swirl and the past is never far away. A week away seems the best cure for what ails Dave Winter's marriage. He can go fishing with an old Army buddy, Mark, while his wife can visit her family. Yet the town of Bergoo isn't quite as welcoming as it first appears and it isn't long before things start to go incredibly wrong. A night of Bourbon flavored reminiscing resolves in a morning with Mark gone, strangers in the cabin and the beginning of a violent and deadly adventure. The mystery thickens when he ventures to Mark's brother's house and discovers a scene dripping with blood, body parts, and man-eating hogs. It's a mystery only the man who 'blew up Sarasota' can solve... if he can survive long enough to figure it out.
Cleve Taylor takes to the road, steering readers effortlessly through every step needed to carve an impressive and humorous caricature of a motorcyclist and his bike. Over 225 color photographs illustrate Cleve’s clear, concise instructions. When this basswood figure and his bike are complete, instructions are also provided for painting and aging. Patterns are provided for both the figure and the bike. The gallery photos at the back of the book feature additional biker figures by both Cleve Taylor and some of his carving students. For additional inspiration, three color illustrations by caricature artist Bruce Day round out the presentation. This book is sure to be inspiring for beginning carvers and a real pleasure for experienced carvers.
Accomplished carver and teacher Cleve Taylor takes to the hills, carving mountain men of years gone by. With clear, concise instructions—illustrated with over 225 color photographs, Cleve guides wood carvers through every step and tool needed to make these popular figures from the past. Once the basswood figure is carved, instructions are also provided to paint and antique the completed figure. Patterns are included with the instructions to carve both the mountain man and his long rifle. The mountain man presented here is a challenge for the carver with a course or two under the belt and a delight for the more advanced wood carver.
