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Daniel Meier

    A former Aviation Safety Inspector, Daniel V. Meier, Jr. brings a unique perspective to his writing, informed by his background in aviation and his academic studies in history and American literature. His career has also included journalism and editorial work for aviation publications, shaping a voice that is both knowledgeable and engaging. Meier's literary endeavors are characterized by a keen eye for detail and a narrative style that draws readers into compelling stories. He crafts works that are both insightful and captivating.

    Logbook for Coaches
    You Drink, I Die...
    The Dung Beetles of Liberia
    Team Coaching with the Solution Circle
    Bloodroot
    Blood Before Dawn
    • 2021

      Bloodroot

      • 376 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      4.3(30)Add rating

      Virginia, 1622. Powhatan warriors prepare war plant from the sacred juice of the bloodroot plant, but Nehiegh, The English son-in-law of Chief Ochawintan has sworn never to kill again. He must leave before the massacre. England 1609. Matthew did not trust his friend, Richard's stories of Paradise in the Jamestown settlement, but nothing could have equipped him for the violence and privation that awaited him in this savage land. Once ashore in the fledging settlement, Matthew experiences the unimaginable beauty of this pristine land and learns the meaning of hope, but it all turns into a nightmare as gold mania infests the community and Indians become an increasing threat. The nightmare only gets worse as the harsh winter brings on "the starting time" and all the grizzly horrors of a desperate and dying community that come with it. Driven to the depths of despair by the guilt of his sins against Richard and his lust for that man's wife, Matthew seeks death, but instead finds hope in the most unexpected of places.

      Bloodroot
    • 2021

      Volume 2 in The Dung Beetles of Liberia series. In April of 1979, Ken Verrier and his wife, Sam, return to Liberia to buy diamonds. They did not return to get caught up in a rice riot and a coup de'etat. But that's what happens. Ken witnesses and unwittingly participates in a period of Liberia's tumultuous yet poorly documented history---the overthrow of the Tolbert presidency and ultimately the end of the Americo-Liberian one hundred thirty-three years of political and social dominance. Details of President Tolbert's assassination are sketchy, but through Ken's association with his Americo friends from the past, the CIA agents he meets, and the Liberian military he is forced to deal with, a believable scenario emerges. While describing the once beautiful country and a kind and generous people, Meier intertwines terrifying tales of the atrocities committed that account for the future pain of an entire nation.

      Blood Before Dawn
    • 2019

      The Dung Beetles of Liberia

      • 312 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.0(48)Add rating

      Based on the remarkable true account of a young American who landed in Liberia in the 1960s. It's 1961 and young Ken Verrier is experiencing the turbulence of Ishmael and the guilt of his brother's death. His sudden decision to drop out of college and deal with his demons shocks his family, his friends, and especially his girlfriend, soon to have been his fiance. His destination: Liberia--the richest country in Africa both in monetary wealth and natural resources. But nothing could have prepared Ken for the experiences he was about to live through. He quickly realizes that he has arrived in a place where he understands very little of what is considered normal, where the dignity of life has little meaning, and where he can trust no one. Author Daniel Meier describes Ken Verrier's many escapades, spanning from horrifying to whimsical, with engaging and fast-moving narrative that ultimately describe a society upon which the wealthy are feeding and in which the poor are being buried. It's a novel that will stay will you long after the last word has been read.

      The Dung Beetles of Liberia
    • 2013

      Logbook for Coaches

      a personal journal for professional coaches

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Analyzing coaching sessions is a powerful method for improving your coaching style. By reflecting on these experiences, coaches can identify strengths and areas for growth, ultimately enhancing their effectiveness. This approach encourages a deeper understanding of the coaching process and fosters continuous development, making it a valuable practice for both new and seasoned coaches.

      Logbook for Coaches
    • 2006

      You Drink, I Die...

      • 166 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Emotional trauma is vividly portrayed through personal accounts of living with alcoholics, offering a poignant connection for those affected by addiction. Each chapter, named after bar-related themes, provides a unique lens into the struggles and resilience of individuals coping with alcoholism. The narratives culminate in insights and advice for recovery and forgiveness, while also emphasizing the author's experience with three alcoholics. This perspective enriches the author's role as a high school teacher, aiming to guide young adults impacted by an alcoholic parent.

      You Drink, I Die...
    • 2005

      Team Coaching with the Solution Circle

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Applying the positive power of Solutions Focus to working with teams, Daniel Meier shows how to apply Solutions Focus methods with groups and teams, and how to become an effective team coach either as a manager or as an external resource.

      Team Coaching with the Solution Circle