Coming home to Oxford, Mississippi, in 1918 after a stint in the Royal Flying Corps, young William Faulkner was arty and dandified. He sometimes was seen in his airman's uniform, and he affected English manners. His pose amused some of his townsmen, and joking behind his back, they called him "The Count" and "Count No 'Count."During this period Ben Wasson met Faulkner at the University of Mississippi, where both were students. Their interest in art and literature drew them together...

I take my college experience as an athlete and use it as a metaphor for becoming or being a stronger Christian. Whether you play football, another sport, or watch sports, all sports have lines that you have to play within. These lines keep us from going out of bounds, being disqualified, or hurting ourselves. The Bible, the word of God, are our guidelines that keeps us in bounds and becoming more like Him. You will come to understand that when you know Jesus, He makes you new. In this book...

Set in New Orleans in the years after the Civil War, A Separate Country is based on the incredible life of John Bell Hood, arguably one of the most controversial generals of the Confederate Army--and one of its most tragic figures. Robert E. Lee promoted him to major general after the Battle of Antietam. But the Civil War would mark him forever.At Gettysburg, he lost the use of his left arm. At the Battle of Chickamauga, his right leg was amputated. Starting fresh after th...