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Charles Branch has commented on (13) products.

Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul by John Eldredge

Charles Branch, January 2, 2013

Both of my daughters and I have read this book, which explains that God has a place for a man's warrior and explorer heart, just as he does for a woman's heart. John Eldredge counteracts the neglect in our Christian culture of the heart and spirit of man, noting that children need (require) the validation and support of their fathers, especially between the ages of 10 and 13. In my own life, I find that my daughters need the support of this father's heart as they embark upon their life adventures, explorations, and battles. All battles have a spiritual component, which is often the largest obstacle to overcome.
This would be a great book for men's fellowship group discussion, as well as any individual.

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A. K.'s Fly Box

Charles Branch, December 28, 2012

How could a fly tier oft-mentioned in John Gierach's books receive less than a five star rating. A.K.'s column in Fly Rod & Reel magazine is always a must read (as is John Gierach's endpiece column) so this is a welcome collection.

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Breaking Clays by Chris Batha

Charles Branch, December 28, 2012

This book contains an entire chapter on the eyes and vision, with the best explanation of eye dominance that I have ever read! Training and fitness exercises for one's eyes are also included. Excellent descriptions of trap, skeet, sporting clays and other shotgun sporting games are provided, too. This one earned a place in my library!

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One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey by Sam Keith

Charles Branch, December 28, 2012

This book is a work of beauty as is the film, shown periodically on Alaska's public TV channels. Dick Proenneke decided that rather than chance losing his eyesight to crud falling from the bottoms of equipment, he would swap life as a diesel mechanic in Anchorage for that of a homestead cabin at Twin Lakes. This book covers the seasons and explorations of the area, and the skills he developed to handle life, and it was a long one. The Keiths' documentation in film and words complement Dick's own.

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Auto Math Handbook by John Lawlor

Charles Branch, December 22, 2012

All the formulas, for example; to figure out the relationship between tire size, final drive gear ratio and the appropriate engine speed (rpm) that I used with late 1960s-1970s vehicles. I would not make alterations from the maker's tire size recommendation on current automobiles with all the computer controls. This is for the gearhead concerned with carburetors, calculating the most efficient air and fuel flow.

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