When Mushie, the popular street hustler of counterfeit watches, sneakers, and kitchen gadgets, comes in to Duffy's bar bleeding from a gunshot wound to the stomach, Duffy and the gang are baffled. Everyone loved Mush, who didn't have a mean bone in his body. Sure, he operated on the edges of what's considered proper society, but, hey, so did a lot of Duffy's friends.For Duffy, it's different. Mush was Hymie's, Duff's father-like mentor, grandson and Duff had promised to keep an eye...

When Karl, the schizophrenic, ex-GI with post traumatic issues shows up on Duffy's caseload talking about governmental conspiracy predictions Duff takes it in stride. When Karl's terrorist predictions start coming true and he prattles on about the motives of defense contractors, security firms and the profits of war, Duff begins to pay attention. But when Duff suffers his own traumatic brain injury getting knocked out in the ring, Karl doesn't look so crazy any more.With his own sa...

Duffy is back!After almost a decade, our social working, pro boxing, Schlitz drinking, Basset Hound loving, bleeding heart tough guy has no idea what he's in store for.His world literally blows up with a new gig, a career shift, another hound, and though he's still spending most of the time in AJ's, now it is from the other side of the bar.Duffy's buddy and the owner of his drinking haunt dies suddenly, and before he knows it, Duffy is in the tavern business. AJ's c...

When Duffy helps a young city girl get treatment for her addiction in a Florida rehab, he thinks he did good, that is until he finds out she's caught up in the shuffle, a diabolical exploitation of addicted women. When she realizes she's not there to get help but to be forced into prostitution, kept on drugs, and coerced into financially exploiting the system for her captors, she splits. When a mass shooting destroys the rehab, and the evidence points to her, Duffy knows she's been set up....

Emanuel Swedenborg became best known for his book on the afterlife, Heaven and Hell.At 53, he entered into a spiritual phase in which he began to experience dreams and visions. His experiences culminated in a "spiritual awakening" in which he received a revelation that Jesus Christ had appointed him to write The Heavenly Doctrine to reform Christianity.The New Church, a new religious movement originally founded in 1787 and comprising several historically-related Christian den...

What do Catholics really believe about Jesus? Dr. Alan Schreck offers a thorough answer to this question. Jesus is central to everything the Church believes and teaches, yet few people really understand the significance of who Jesus is in their own lives. Dr. Schreck explains when and how Jesus lived, what he taught, his human and divine nature, and how the Risen Jesus continues to act today in the sacraments, through the Holy Spirit, and in his people and ministers. Written in an engaging...

You're on the spot. Someone wants you to explain some aspect of Catholic belief. Do you really think the pope is infallible? Why do Catholics pray to Mary? Where do sacraments come from? What do you think of the Bible? Are you saved? You wish some well-informed Catholic friend were around to help with the answer. Or perhaps you are asking the questions yourself. Where do Catholic beliefs come from? Why do we pray for the dead? How does the rosary fit into a biblical faith? The best-selling...

Maybe you've wondered just what the Church has to offer. Or maybe you've been tempted to give up on it as you realize its weaknesses. The Compact History of the Catholic Church sweeps through the centuries offering a clear-eyed view of the Church's development and contributions to world history. God's faithfulness and mercy are evident, too, as he continually renews the Church and raises it "again and again from the pit of trouble to new heights of faith, charity and peace." Now including ...

Since 2005, Murder & Mayhem in Muskego has welcomed and hosted over 150 authors a thousands of fans of crime fiction to the Milwaukee area. Just in time for the 8th annual benefit, a short story anthology featuring bestselling, Edgar and Shamus award-winning writers who have attended the day-long convention has been created. The collection is edited by Jon and Ruth Jordan.Contributors include: Megan Abbott, Dana Cameron, Reed Farrel Coleman, Hilary Davidson, Sean Doolittle, J.M. Ed...

"This book combats the stagnation of creativity in an era of increased accountability through standardized testing. It is an exceptionally well written, comprehensive book that will appeal to a variety of readers."—Beth Madison, PrincipalGeorge Middle School, Portland, ORDiscover how thinking and acting creatively can influence both teaching and learning!Creativity is a vital part of living for everyone—and for teachers and s...

This book provides a platform for academics and practitioners for sharing innovative results, approaches, developments, and research projects in computer science and information technology, focusing on the latest challenges in advanced computing and solutions introducing mathematical and engineering approaches. The book presents discussions in the area of advances and challenges of modern computer science, including telecommunications and signal processing, machine learning and artificial ...

Satan has figured in film since the very birth of cinema. The Satanic Screen documents all of Satan’s cinematic incarnations, covering not only the horror genre but also a whole range of sub-genres including hardcore porn, mondo and underground film. Heavily illustrated with rare still photographs, posters and arcana, the book investigates the perennial symbiotic interplay between Satanic cinema and leading occultists, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the Black Arts and...