Powers, Dennis M.
Biography
Dennis M. Powers first began writing poetry while practicing law in Santa Barbara. Later his work expanded to include newspaper and magazine articles, fiction, and nonfiction books.
His early nonfiction works include Legal Street Smarts (1994), Beating the Tough Times (1995), Legal Expense Defense (1995), The Office Romance (1998), and The Internet Legal Guide (2001). In 2005, Dennis published The Raging Sea, his first book about maritime stories and events. Other books in this genre include Treasure Ship (2006), Sentinel of the Seas (2007), Taking the Sea (2008), and Tales of the Seven Seas: The Escapades of Captain Dynamite Johnny O'Brien (2010).
Living in Ashland, Oregon inspired Dennis to research local history. He wrote hundreds of scripts and historical treatises for local radio programs. He created the local history book, Images of America: Gold Hill (2010) to benefit the Gold Hill Historical Society. He also created an audiobook, “Past and Present: What You Might Not Know (But Want To) About Southern Oregon History" (2013) and used the proceeds to contribute to local charitable causes.
Dennis received a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Colorado in Boulder, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver Law School, and a Master of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School. He is Professor Emeritus of business law at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon and resides there with his wife, Judy.
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Best Pictures I, 2004
A compact disc-R that contains the best pictures from the book "Uncommon Courage" by Dennis Powers.
Lighthouse images, 2000-2005
The series of photographs concern lighthouses, lighthouse employees, lighthouse builders, and construction. The St. George Rock lighthouse is featured.
Mixed Media Maritime Research materials (1 of 8), 1968-2009
The materials include mostly images, both in digital (CD-ROM) and print form related to Powers' research for both "Treasure Ship" and "Taking the Sea." Also included is audio from interviews with Powers about his books and some conducted by Powers with other individuals.
Mixed Media Maritime Research materials (2 of 8), 2005-2010
The materials include mostly images, both in digital (CD-ROM) and print form related to Powers' research for both "Treasure Ship" and "Taking the Sea." Also included is audio from interviews with Powers about his books and some conducted by Powers with other individuals.
Mixed Media Maritime Research materials (3 of 8), 1907-2011
The materials include mostly images, both in digital (CD-ROM) and print form related to Powers' research for both "Treasure Ship" and "Taking the Sea." Also included is audio from interviews with Powers about his books and some conducted by Powers with other individuals.
Mixed Media Maritime Research materials (4 of 8), 1880-2006
The materials include mostly images, both in digital (CD-ROM) and print form related to Powers' research for both "Treasure Ship" and "Taking the Sea." Also included is audio from interviews with Powers about his books and some conducted by Powers with other individuals.
Mixed Media Maritime Research materials (5 of 8), 1900-1964
The materials include mostly images, both in digital (CD-ROM) and print form related to Powers' research for both "Treasure Ship" and "Taking the Sea." Also included is audio from interviews with Powers about his books and some conducted by Powers with other individuals.
Mixed Media Maritime Research materials (6 of 8), 1860-1960
The materials include mostly images, both in digital (CD-ROM) and print form related to Powers' research for both "Treasure Ship" and "Taking the Sea." Also included is audio from interviews with Powers about his books and some conducted by Powers with other individuals.
Mixed Media Maritime Research materials (7 of 8), 1863-2006
The materials include mostly images, both in digital (CD-ROM) and print form related to Powers' research for both "Treasure Ship" and "Taking the Sea." Also included is audio from interviews with Powers about his books and some conducted by Powers with other individuals.
Mixed Media Maritime Research materials (8 of 8), 1898-2007
The materials include mostly images, both in digital (CD-ROM) and print form related to Powers' research for both "Treasure Ship" and "Taking the Sea." Also included is audio from interviews with Powers about his books and some conducted by Powers with other individuals.
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