"Engagingly curious open-mindedness . . . an amiable deadpan worthy of Richard Ford." --Pico Iyer, Timein this offbeat and original road book, cultural observer Mike Bryan takes issue with the traditional idea that the "real" America is to be found somewhere on our scenic backroads. He argues instead that it is right out in the open on the interstates, and he travels the big highways of the Southwest to prove the point.Bryan engages motel operators, state troopers, and trav...

There aren't many Americans who didn't feel a lump in their throat watching Cal Ripken, Jr. take a historic jog around the bases on the evening of September 6, 1995—the night he smashed **Lou Gehrig'**s record number of 2,130 consecutively played games. But, as "the hardest working man in baseball" will tell you, he was just doing his job. And now he tells you just how he does it, why he does it, and how it makes him feel.With the candor and grace that have endeare...

The ultimate inside story of the Katrina tragedy—from the cofounder of the LSU Hurricane CenterAfter warning for years about the looming threat of catastrophic flooding in New Orleans, Ivor van Heerden was one of the highest-profile media experts during the Katrina disaster. Over the following eighteen months, he was even more prominent as he challenged the official version of those events and campaigned for an engineering plan that would protect all of southeaster...

The Romans ruled Britannia for more than 350 years, leaving an indelible mark on our landscape. Town and countryside were transformed by innovations in comfort and culture ‒ albeit shot through with a uniquely British twist ‒ glimpses of which can still be seen at numerous splendid sites and museums in England, Wales and Scotland. Roman Britain and Where to Find It provides the history of the best Roman villas, forts, walls and bathhouses, as well as the hidden gems which the uninitiated m...

Books 4-6 in the Brandon Hall series...Loose EndsHall is lured into a trap, then rescued by an old acquaintance. That same acquaintance also helps Hall get his next job. It’s nothing but a simple blackmail case. Only in this case, there’s nothing simple about it.Is anybody actually who they appear to be? And have we seen the last of James Rankin? Or is he the mastermind behind the latest case, once again?The Dead Cli...

Get the first 3 books in one bundle!The Wrong ManSomeone’s after Brandon Hall. He doesn’t know who. He doesn’t know why. But he does know they’re dangerous.On the run from a gang that attacked him, Hall stumbles into the help of a beautiful computer expert. With her help, Hall will try to find out what the gang is after. Once they do, they will make everyone know that they attacked… the wrong man.Hard Bargain

Have I Got Your Attention? is a fresh, practical and deeply relatable guide to Adult ADHD in Ireland, especially those who received their diagnosis later in life. With a foreword by Ken Kilbride, CEO of ADHD Ireland, this book brings together ten remarkable Irish voices – artists, medics, writers, inventors and more – each offering a candid glimpse into life as an ADHDer in Ireland.From understanding the basics of assessment, diagnosis and treatment, to navigating work, re...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover shadow work and how to reach spiritual awakening.Have you ever had the sneaky suspicion that the answer to your many problems lies within yourself?Do you feel you’ve got a dark passenger holding you back from success?Have you tried all you can to progress in relationships, love, career, and health, only to come two steps back for each step forward?In this book, you will:

A moving and insightful anthology of personal essays by Irish autistic adults. Wired Our Own Way: An Anthology of Irish Autistic Voices is the first collection of personal essays written by autistic Irish adults.One in twenty-seven Irish school children are now diagnosed as autistic, and autism is entering the general population’s consciousness much louder than it did in the past. As understanding about autism spreads, more and more adults are now finding out that ...

"This study Bible is a must-have to help us see Jesus Christ throughout the whole Bible." —biblereviewguys.comThe ESV Gospel Transformation Study Bible is designed to help readers see Christ in all of Scripture, and grace for all of life.It features book introductions, gospel-centered study notes, and a series of all-new articles—written by a team of over 50 pastors and scholars. This content explains passage-by-passage how God's redemptive purposes culminate in th...

The Daily Joy devotional inspires women to engage with God's word every day, allowing the truth of the gospel to transform their lives throughout the year. Featuring content from the ESV Women's Devotional Bible, Scripture meditations and articles are written by more than 50 Christian writers and pastors including Joni Eareckson Tada, Lydia Brownback, Dane C. Ortlund, Jen Wilkin, Sam Storms, and Nancy Guthrie. Focused on biblical teaching and God's transforming grace, the...

All six books in The Brandon Hall series!Follow along with the adventures of Brandon Hall, as he escapes from being "the wrong man", into a private investigator. This series takes you on Hall's journey as he battles criminal masterminds, regular thugs, and stumbles into love. All six books are included in this collection.Including:The Wrong ManHard BargainDark DayLoose EndsThe Dead ClientThe Shakedown