Pamela maxson (5 Ergebnisse)
- Softcover
Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USABetter World Books
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EUR 7,10
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Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
- Softcover
Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USABetter World Books
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EUR 7,10
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Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
- Softcover
Anbieter: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Vereinigtes KönigreichWeBuyBooks
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EUR 7,99
EUR 7,69 VersandVersand von Vereinigtes Königreich nach USAAnzahl: 1 verfügbar
Zustand: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.
- Softcover
- Print-on-Demand
Anbieter: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, USAGrand Eagle Retail
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EUR 15,00
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. More than a memoir, this is the intimate story of how a man's identity grows like rings in a tree-shaped by soil, weather, and the wisdom of those who came before. After 34 years as a professional arborist and safety expert, Brian Maxson retired and began reflecting on a recurring question: Wh…at makes someone a "Tree Man"?The answer, he discovered, lies not just in technical skills or physical courage, but in the unique way that places and people shape character. From Pop Pop's patient mentorship in the maple trees of rural Portville, New York, to the cultural shock of Alabama's divided classrooms, from Navy discipline aboard the collision-prone USS Willamette to the academic awakening at Penn State-each zip code planted seeds that would eventually bloom into a life philosophy.This isn't just the story of a career in trees; it's an exploration of how identity itself is cultivated. Maxson traces the development of what he calls "Tree Man characteristics"-stubborn persistence, calculated risk assessment, adaptive resilience, and the wisdom to know when to bend and when to stand firm. These qualities, forged through childhood adventures and tested by adult challenges, would ultimately save lives through safety innovations and training programs that transformed an entire industry.With the heart of a storyteller and the precision of a scientist, Maxson weaves together family history, professional achievement, and hard-won wisdom. He reveals how a shy boy who struggled with school book reports became someone who could assess life-or-death risks ninety feet above ground, how military service taught him that safety isn't about avoiding all dangers but managing them intelligently, and how personal tragedy reshaped his understanding of what it truly means to protect others.Originally written for family and friends, Zip Codes of a Tree Man resonates far beyond its intended audience. It speaks to anyone who has ever wondered how their past shapes their present, how geography influences identity, or how individual growth can create lasting change in the world around us. This is the story of a man who learned to read the language trees have been speaking all along-and in doing so, discovered that the most important lessons about life often come from looking up. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Maxson, Amanda (illustrator).
- Softcover
- Print-on-Demand
Anbieter: CitiRetail, Stevenage, Vereinigtes KönigreichCitiRetail
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EUR 18,64
EUR 43,24 VersandVersand von Vereinigtes Königreich nach USAAnzahl: 1 verfügbar
Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. More than a memoir, this is the intimate story of how a man's identity grows like rings in a tree-shaped by soil, weather, and the wisdom of those who came before. After 34 years as a professional arborist and safety expert, Brian Maxson retired and began reflecting on a recurring question: Wh…at makes someone a "Tree Man"?The answer, he discovered, lies not just in technical skills or physical courage, but in the unique way that places and people shape character. From Pop Pop's patient mentorship in the maple trees of rural Portville, New York, to the cultural shock of Alabama's divided classrooms, from Navy discipline aboard the collision-prone USS Willamette to the academic awakening at Penn State-each zip code planted seeds that would eventually bloom into a life philosophy.This isn't just the story of a career in trees; it's an exploration of how identity itself is cultivated. Maxson traces the development of what he calls "Tree Man characteristics"-stubborn persistence, calculated risk assessment, adaptive resilience, and the wisdom to know when to bend and when to stand firm. These qualities, forged through childhood adventures and tested by adult challenges, would ultimately save lives through safety innovations and training programs that transformed an entire industry.With the heart of a storyteller and the precision of a scientist, Maxson weaves together family history, professional achievement, and hard-won wisdom. He reveals how a shy boy who struggled with school book reports became someone who could assess life-or-death risks ninety feet above ground, how military service taught him that safety isn't about avoiding all dangers but managing them intelligently, and how personal tragedy reshaped his understanding of what it truly means to protect others.Originally written for family and friends, Zip Codes of a Tree Man resonates far beyond its intended audience. It speaks to anyone who has ever wondered how their past shapes their present, how geography influences identity, or how individual growth can create lasting change in the world around us. This is the story of a man who learned to read the language trees have been speaking all along-and in doing so, discovered that the most important lessons about life often come from looking up. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Maxson, Amanda (illustrator).
