Get beyond the beach, the zoo, and the enchiladas to discover the memorable, photogenic, historic, delicious, undiscovered, and quirky treasures that make up one of America’s most appealing cities—as only a local can reveal. Southern Californians as well as first-time visitors get the lay of the land in this third edition of 100 Things to Do in San Diego Before You Die, following in the footsteps of an experienced traveler who guides visitors to the best attractions and adventures...

Get beyond the beach, the zoo, and the fish tacos to discover even more of the memorable, photogenic, and quirky treasures in San Diego. From whale watching in winter to baseball in one of America's favorite ballparks, and from off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities by day to evenings with a Tony Award-winning regional theater scene, there's no shortage of fun to discover. And with 100 Things to Do In San Diego Before You Die as your guidebook, you won't miss a single beat. Seasoned Southe...

This book is the most comprehensive collection available explaining what the military industrial complex (MIC) is, where it comes from, what damage it does, what further destruction it threatens, and what can be done and is being done to chart a different course.

This is a masterful account of how people in the United States and around the world worked to abolish war as a legitimate act of state policy and won in 1928, outlawing war with a treaty that is still on the books. Swanson's account of the successful work of those who came before us to insist that war be outlawed points us toward new ways of thinking about both war and political activism.

This book presents what numerous reviewers have called the best existing argument for the abolition of war, demonstrating that war can be ended, war should be ended, war is not ending on its own, and that we must end war.

When death affects one's friends or family, they wonder what to do, what to say, and how to cope. When people contemplate their own death, they wonder what will happen, and where they will go. Dr. David Swanson has led countless people through death and dying and now offers insights into walking through it with hope. Readers will:•discover what it means to be immortal•explore the move from this life to the next•rejoice in the life to come•learn to care for othe...

The future isn't built by those with the most resources—it's built by those who know how to use what they have. Forge Tomorrow From Nothing is a powerful blueprint for ambitious creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators who refuse to wait for perfect conditions. Inspired by the real-world lessons of Jim McKelvey, this book reveals how massive, game-changing ideas often begin with surprisingly simple tools and bold, decisive action. Inside, you'll learn how to think bigger without overcomplic...

The U.S. government has a habit of supporting brutal (and comically outrageous) dictators. This book offers 20 current examples, together with some background on historical patterns, some explanation for why this happens, and a proposal to put an end to it.As documented here, the U.S. government arms, trains, and funds all variety of oppressive governments, not just dictatorships. The choice to focus on dictatorships in this book was not made merely to shorten the list. Rather, tha...

What is heaven really like? This ebook short shows what the Bible has to say (and not say) on the subject.

A family psychologist offers parents clear and simple techniques for disarming the strategies kids use to manipulate them.Every parent knows that children quickly learn how to push their buttons. Now, this invaluable and insightful book, written by a prominent clinical psychologist, identifies the specific ways kids manipulate their parents?and how to stop each tactic. These uncannily sophisticated and undermining strategies include:? Emotional blackmail

Julius Caesar wanted his legacy to endure. Roman Emperor Caligula marked the far reach of his domain. Byzantine Emperor Constantine XI would not be the last emperor. Thanks to them, Madison Dawn will never make it to work this morning.Madison is an unassuming heroine working a dead-end receptionist job. She is swept into the adventure after a traffic accident reveals that she unknowingly carried an enormous and priceless arrowhead-shaped ruby. She unites with James, an artifact rec...

War Is a Lie is a thorough refutation of every major argument used to justify wars, drawing on evidence from numerous past wars, with a focus on those that have been most widely defended as just and good. This is a handbook of sorts, an engaging, always informative manual that can be used to debunk future lies before the wars they’re deployed to justify have any chance to begin.For this edition of the book, the original 2010 version has been updated and expanded with mater...