In the rural backwaters of North Carolina, violence is not an anomaly. It is inheritance.The Pigs Are Starving is a brutal work of literary horror that fuses Southern Gothic, Indigenous folklore, and institutional terror into a story about debt, land, and the systems that consume people without ever learning their names.Colt Haggard grows up in a county hollowed out by poverty, corruption, and addiction. Drugs move faster than opportunity. Law enforcement b...

Gifted kid from a troubled corner of the country. Army Ranger. Heroin addict. Wilderness therapist. Axe-throwing sage. Law school dropout. Security guard with a master's degree. My life was never a straight line; it was a chaotic spiral of near-deaths, absurdity, and fleeting redemption. From hiding in trunks from drug dealers as a teenager, surviving Army Ranger School—twice—and detoxing in a warzone, to coaching blind people in axe throwing and navigating hurricanes and bureaucracies, I ...

Humanity's Divide is a sweeping, unflinching look at why our species—wired for both cooperation and conflict—stands on the brink of collapse in the age of surveillance capitalism, climate upheaval, and fractured belief systems.Blending memoir, philosophy, and investigative research, the book traces humanity's long struggle between unity and division: from ancient myths and the birth of religion, to the printing press and the rise of the modern state, to today's dig...

"Chock-full of amusing car-related trivia and miscellany." — Detroit NewsDid you know that after James Dean's death behind the wheel of his Porsche 550 Spyder, parts of the car were sold off, and said parts then cursed their new owners? (Or did they?)Did you know Bonnie and Clyde stole Ford V-8s almost exclusively as getaway cars because they were the fastest cars of their day—and that Clyde wrote Henry Ford a thank-you note?Did you know that ...

How do you cook irresistible food without harming the planet?It's all about adopting new habits - opening your eyes to local foods and making the best of them, reducing waste by using every last bit of each ingredient, and enjoying well-raised meat and fish (while saving the bones to make the best broth ever!).Try your hand at traditional techniques that have become popular again - yoghurt-making, preserving, pickling and fermenting. The bonus is that you'll be producing de...

Glory, scandal, downfall, fame, and rebirth—discover the dramatic story of the rebel auto industry titan behind the stainless-steel-bodied, gull-winged sports car we all know and love from Back to the Future.The tale you thought you knew: DeLorean recounts the life and career of John Z. DeLorean, from his successful career with General Motors, where he was instrumental in launching the Pontiac GTO and jump-starting the ’60s muscle...

Have you noticed since starting all this “healthy” eating, dieting, perfect Paleo diets, wholesome Vegan escapades, and all that glorious exercise that you did in the name of better health and a better appearance… THAT YOU LOOK AND FEEL WORSE? Eating pretty much any overly restricted diet will do these things to you. Throw some “healthy” exercise in there with it and you’ve got a recipe for shutting down your entire system. It’s all caused by a drop in metabolic rate. Diet Recovery is your...

In a world dominated by screens and social media, a young man seeks refuge in the timeless embrace of nature. "My Valley" is a poignant tale of self-discovery and survival, following a disillusioned high school graduate who turns his back on consumerism and societal expectations to find solace in the wilderness. (Based upon the authors own lived experiences)Disenchanted with the superficialities of modern life and a father who never seems to be there, he makes a bold decision on th...

In a world dominated by screens and social media, a young man seeks refuge in the timeless embrace of nature. "My Valley" is a poignant tale of self-discovery and survival, following a disillusioned high school graduate who turns his back on consumerism and societal expectations to find solace in the wilderness.Disenchanted with the superficialities of modern life and a father who never seems to be there, he makes a bold decision on the day of his graduation. With only a backpack o...

Hot Rod Empire details Robert E. Petersen's creation of Hot Rod Magazine in the 1940s and the Petersen Publishing empire that grew to the mainstream juggernaut we know today.The end of World War II marked the release of pent-up war-years energy and the desire to live. For many this meant indulging in long-denied purchases, like a new car. For another group, including young vets, it meant a return to car building and racing. Money,...

Winner of International Automotive Media Gold Award 2010 For all his fame as one of Hollywood's great actors, a world-class humanitarian, and the proprietor of a natural food empire, the late Paul Newman had another intriguing facet that was less known and perhaps closer to his heart than all the rest of his well-chronicled life. He was an avid, successful and well respected car racer and team owner. This book tells that story--from Newman's racing career, begun in earnest at an age when m...

This story follows the Earth living as a person. Not in some distant or mythic way, but in a real human life, stepping forward again and again, trying to get us to pay attention. Each lifetime is another chance to guide us away from the harm we keep repeating. Most times it fails. People either ignore the warning or twist it into something else.In a first life, The Being is born into a family already worn down by poverty and strain. Through that child's eyes the world looks familia...