Gordon M. Shepherd Livres

This gripping memoir tells the story of Gordon Shepherd's adventures as a professional big game hunter in Africa. With vivid descriptions of the landscape and the unique challenges of hunting lions, elephants, and other fearsome creatures, this book is sure to captivate readers who love adventure and the great outdoors. Gordon Shepherd has led a remarkable life, and his passion for hunting and conservation shines through on every page of this unforgettable book.

This book consists of over 40 memoir vignettes that capture significant learning experiences of identical twin brothers―Gary and Gordon Shepherd―as they grow up in Mormon Salt Lake City during the 1950s and 1960s. Their stories in the first part of the book feature shared adventures with a wide range of friends, family, and adult models who shape the brothers' appreciation for basic American ideals of democracy, equality, diversity, cooperation, and tolerance―especially as taught and modeled in the public schools they attended. Vignette stories in the second part of the book highlight later periods of time in the brothers' lives as they mature and assume adult responsibilities while maintaining and strengthening friendship ties and their youthful core values. Their stories in both parts of the book are peppered with humor, good will, indignation, sadness, and even tragedy but also with rays of hope for the preservation of American ideals in today's troubling times. While the twins' early lives were shaped by the Mormon culture in which they were raised, their memoir writings in this book are far from being devoted exclusively to Mormon or LDS Church topics. A broad audience of readers who enjoy incisively written memoir accounts ―even if they grew up elsewhere and in different eras than the Shepherds did―will encounter universal coming of age experiences that resonate with their own.

Featuring nine sports fiction stories, this collection highlights sports stars from the 20th century, capturing humanizing moments with teammates, fans, and everyday individuals. The narratives explore themes of mentorship and friendship while reflecting on the aspirational ideals and discriminatory contradictions present in American culture, offering a nuanced look at the intersection of sports and society.

The narrative explores Jan Shipps' remarkable journey from a Methodist upbringing in Alabama during the Great Depression and World War II to becoming a prominent historian of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It highlights her groundbreaking contributions in a predominantly male field, showcasing her efforts to legitimize and elevate Mormon Studies, ultimately establishing her as a trusted authority in the discipline.

Humor plays a vital role in the daily life of a Police Officer, serving as a coping mechanism for the stresses of the job. Over thirty years of service, the author shares a collection of true, entertaining anecdotes that highlight the lighter side of policing. Featuring a diverse cast of characters, these stories range from seriously funny to bizarrely amusing, showcasing the camaraderie and resilience found within the Police Service. Each tale offers a glimpse into the unique experiences that come with the badge.

Grounded in direct, systematic observation by neutral observers, this book presents a study of the radical religious movement known as The Family International. It draws on the interviews with the group's leaders and administrative staff.

Think of the First World War and it immediately conjures up images of trench warfare and the Western Front, but this book focuses on a less obvious subject - the campaign in German East Africa (or Tanganyika as it was later to become) which today, with Zanzibar, forms Tanzania. This little book, packed with illustrations from the author's collection, tells the story of the East African campaign in which a small German force of about 3,000, augmented by 7,000 Askaris, outran and outwitted the Allies from the outbreak of hostilities in 1914 to the Armistice in 1918.

A pioneer of neurogastronomy writes an engaging treatment of the brain's role in creating the taste of wine.