"Traverses Texas, finding evidence of the hard boiled, sultry, and disreputable throughout the state . . . Think of the book as a sort of criminal travelogue." — BooklistIf everything is bigger in Texas, then that includes the boldness of the criminals who call the state home. From large urban centers to the Cajun Gulf coast, there is big money to be made running guns, drugs, and catering to the greedy and disillusioned....

Taking a stand over the gender-issue divideAuthor and New Testament scholar Michael Bird was formerly in favor of distinct gender roles in ministry, a viewpoint commonly called “complementarianism.” But inconsistencies in practice and careful biblical study convinced him to rethink his position.Originally published as a short ebook,Bourgeois Babes, Bossy Wives, and Bobby Haircuts offersan engaging, incisive perspective on biblical gender equality a...

Featuring insights from influential figures like Pope Francis and Albert Gore alongside contributions from over thirty esteemed authors, Climate Chaos: Killing People, Places and the Planet charts a transformative path from despair to optimism. Grounded in rigorous scientific research, the book unflinchingly exposes the links between industries such as coal, fossil fuels, chemical factories, liquor, tobacco, and others, and their role in accelerating global warming and mass displa...

Life isn’t easy when you’re single, pushing fifty, and still haunted by the ghosts of your rock 'n' roll past—but if anyone can find the funny in it, Bobbie can. The second book by Sunset Strip video vixen Bobbie Brown, Cherry On Top documents Brown’s transformation from 1990’s sex symbol to comedy queen, revealing the dramatic ups and downs of her biggest reinvention yet. Once the hottest girl on the Sunset Strip, the blonde beauty in the video to Warrant’s 1990s hit, “Cherry Pie” is now ...

Leading experts from across the denominational spectrum offer wisdom on socially-responsible investing.Congregations and religious institutions are asking how to invest in their future and grow their endowed and invested funds, while also focusing on their values. This book will help religious leaders better understand all of the many issues and opportunities involved in making their investment choices reflect their faith-in-action. A unique collaboration of voices...

The multiverse is unraveling.When religious zealots resurrect the ancient technology that ripped open the dimensional barrier six thousand years ago, the galaxy faces another coming Cataclysm.Warlocks and humans, sister races of the same evolutionary tree, are divided by millennia of enmity and ancient animosity. It will take the magic of the warlocks and the humans’ technology to heal the breach between layers of the multiverse.Bryanna D’Isaac is an untrained, untr...

This is the story of a little girl who lost her innocence and became a teenager, completely broken, with no feeling of hope. She grew into a woman lost in darkness and death-BUT GOD! He was there all along, holding her hand.

Seasons of the Soul is a collection of prayers arising from meditation, a prose section which describes a moving mystical experience, and thoughts on peace. Finally, a poetry section contains a wide variety of poems, many of them thoughtful and spiritual in nature. Some are just plain fun. All are in a highly readable form. The book is an exploration of the author's own spiritual journey. Readers may smile as they recognize the gifts of a shared path.

Bobby "Slick" Leonard has etched his name forever on the Mount Rushmore of Indiana basketball, and in Boom, Baby! he shares memories from his storied career. Leonard takes readers inside the Indiana locker room with legendary head coach Branch McCracken and onto the court when he hit the deciding free throws as the "Hurrying Hoosiers" topped Phog Allen's Kansas Jayhawks. He recalls the NBA's early years, including being drafted by a Baltimore Bullets team that folded soon after selecting h...

Dance and rattle along with skeletons on their way to celebrate their day--the Day of the Dead!Baila y meneate junto a las calaveras en camino a su día: ¡el Día de Muertos!If you think Day of the Dead is a time of celebration for the living, just think how much more exciting it is for the guests of honor! Renowned Mexican artist, Luis San Vicente, lets children join the fun with playful, rhythmic text in English and Spanish. His wild and wh...