Davidians, murder for hire gone wrong, pre-Wright brothers flight, it's the non-fiction here that's weird. We lived in Waco before it was a household word, before it was an adjective or a verb or a battle cry, when people from outside Texas (and inside, too) frequently pronounced it "Wacko" without intending to make a statement.
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Chance Meetings Books & Odd Bits: HOMEPAGE
Davidian/Koresh
Books
Non-Davidian
Waco
BooksBooks about
Baylor University
Waco Authors:
Madison
CooperScott
WalkerBob
DardenBarbara
ElmoreGrant
Teaff
Unlike the other areas in No Chance Meetings Books & Odd Bits, we are not expressing any agreement or endorsement of these books but merely providing resources we have found on this topic.
Waco: The Rules
of Engagement by Michael McNulty, William Gazecki,
Dan Gifford. Oscar nominated documentary film.
Waco: The Rules of Engagement
Homepage
Waco:The Inside
Story by Frontline
Frontline Waco
the Inside Story Page
The Ashes of
Waco: An Investigation, by Dick J. Reavis.
This book is currently out of print, but a new edition is scheduled
to come out in the near future. You can order it on Amazon.com and
it will be shipped upon their receipt.
GO TO The Ashes of
Waco site maintained by Dick J. Reavis
complete with sound files, excerpts and photos
Mad Man in
Waco, by Bob Darden and Brad Bailey. Bob Darden is
a Waco author who researched and co-authored this book. This book is
not available through Amazon.com but we have a source. If you would like
a copy, e-mail us at
Nelson@sicembears.com.
Armageddon in
Waco : Critical Perspectives on the Branch Davidian
Conflict, by Stuart A. Wright (Editor). This
book consists of essays exploring the events at Waco.
Forum: Mount Carmel and the Branch
Davidians
Hosted by the Waco Tribune Herald
(yes, there really are some)
Careless Whispers:
The Lake Waco Murders by Carlton Stowers.
This award-winning true crime book tells of a murder for hire gone wrong;
the grisly murder of three young people in a case of mistaken identity. One
of the killers, David Wayne Spence, was executed last year for his part in
the killing. His two accomplices are serving life prison terms, but the man
who planned the crime, was released on appeal and has left the United
States. This book is not currently available through Amazon.com. If
you would like a copy, e-mail us at
Nelson@sicembears.com (we think
we can find one for you).
Did W.D. Custead
Fly First? The Story of W.D. Custead of Elm Mott- Waco, Texas - Airship Builder
Before the Wrights Flew by Nick Pocock. Was
the first flight in Waco, Texas? You be the judge.
Armed with an 'arsenal of words.'
William Cowper Brann was a turn-of-the-century Waco journalist with
a six-shooter. But he was feared for an arsenal of words that could dearly
wound a grown man. Read the article by Waco journalist, Mark
England.
Baylor at
Independence; 1845-1886 by Lois Smith Murray
Bears Handbook:
Stories, Stats and Stuff About Baylor Football by
Chris Colston
Seasons of Glory
: Grant Teaff and the Baylor Bears : The Pictorial History
1972-1992 by Mike Towle (Editor), Grant Teaff
To Light the
Ways of Time : An Illustrated History of Baylor University
1845-1986 by Eugene W. Baker
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY Home Page
Sironia,
Texas. This award winning best-seller was publishd
in 1952, and caused an uproar in Waco, where Sironia and many of its characters
were loosely based upon real people and events. (Two volumes).
Not available through Amazon.com. Try
Bibliofind.
Haunted
Hacienda. Not available through Amazon.com. Try
Bibliofind.
OTHER WACO AUTHORS
Dr. Scott Walker is the pastor of First Baptist Church, Waco. An avid reader and writer, Dr. Walker's books give insight into relationships with others and God.
Glimpses of
God: Stories that Point the Way, by Scott Walker. An
inspirational collection of stories and reflections.
Life Rails :
Holding Fast to God's Promises. Stories for times
of trouble. Recently re-issued.
Understanding
Christianity : Looking Through the Windows of God.
This book is not currently available through Amazon.com. If
you would like a copy, e-mail us at
Nelson@sicembears.com
Where the Rivers Flow : Exploring the Sources of Faith
Development. This book is not currently available
through Amazon.com. If you would like a copy, e-mail us at
Nelson@sicembears.com
Bob Darden is a lecturer at Baylor University and Editor of the Whittenburg Door.
Drawing Power
: Knott, Ficklen, and McClanahan, Editorial Cartoonists of the Dallas Morning
News
I,
Jesus. The life of Jesus, told from the
first person.
Mad Man in
Waco, co-authored with Brad Bailey. This book
is not available through Amazon.com but we have a source. If you would like
a copy, e-mail us at
Nelson@sicembears.com.
The Young
Messiah
The Way
of an Eagle with P. J. Richardson. Tips
for golfers.
Wheels of
Thunder with P. J. Richardson. Auto
racing.
GO TO
Films You'll Love: Great
Screenplays -- recommended by Bob Darden
Barbara Elmore is the Managing Editor of the Waco Tribune Herald and writes books for young adults.
Breathing
Room. A girl with asthma comes of age.
Grant Teaff coached the Baylor football team for 20 years. Coach Teaff is a great motivational speaker and writer.
Seasons of Glory
: Grant Teaff and the Baylor Bears : The Pictorial History
1972-1992
Coaching in
the Classroom : Teaching Self-Motivation
I
Believe This book is not available through Amazon.com but
we have a source. If you would like a copy, e-mail us at
Nelson@sicembears.com.
Winning : It's
How You Play the Game This book is not available
through Amazon.com but we have a source. If you would like a copy, e-mail
us at Nelson@sicembears.com.
Waco Tragedy: Information Page
YAHOO Davidian Sites
(there is really a whole separate category for this!)
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY Home Page
Waco News, calendar, etc. (rom the Waco
Tribune Herald and Cox Interactive Media, Inc.)
Waco Visitor's Guide (from the Waco Convention Center and Visitor's
Bureau)
Waco Map (from the Visitor's Bureau)
Dr. Pepper Museum - Waco: Home of Dr. Pepper
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Tolkien Reader
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