Wilson Zaring: 7 books

Wilson Miles Zaring is a retired Associate Professor of Mathematics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He coauthored four mathematics textbooks during his teaching career. After retirement, Wilson began delving into his passion with earnest—genealogy. He has published three genealogical...

Marjorie is the fourth PK (Preachers Kid). This is the story of her life as she grew up in the parsonage. She is the fourth of five children of Mattie Jane and Wallace Calvert. The Calverts were a close knit family and being a pastor moved from place to place. Follow her story through life.

This is an historical tale of a young man coming of age and his journey to find answers to the questions in his life. At the age of 16, Christian Miller left his home in Pennsylvania. His desire to travel west had to do more with his desire to leave behind his troubling memories than his desire to...

I need to go underground until I can sort this all out. Can you put me up some place? And, I will need a gun.” Ben no longer felt a need for a gun, but he knew that Carlos loved theatrics and responded best when adrenaline was flowing.“I have just the place for you. The house where you...

Ever wonder what goes through a man’s mind as he attempts to be Mr. Fixit? A Husband’s Lot is a light-hearted look at a “honey do” project gone wrong. A short story laced with humor, but oh, so true.What could possibly go wrong with a simple “honey do” project? A short story laced...

Anthony took her hand, raised it to his lips, and very gently placed a kiss. Annette smiled, “How gallant.” “Yes,” Anthony agreed. “One of my many virtues.” Annette laughed, Anthony smiled, they parted. Anthony was delighted with Annette. She was attractive and she...

It is said, “character is what you are when no one is looking”. No one was looking when Andy comes across, what he believes to be, an uncut diamond while walking through a mine. Andy's character is certainly put to the test. His temptation takes him farther and keeps him long then he had intended. Is this the best day of his life or the beginning of the end for Andy? You decide.