AWARD: CRT Christian Life Book of the Year 2024!You probably don't need to be told that the demands of modern living are taking their toll on our wellbeing. You likely feel it.And yet, some of us feel as though we're the only ones who are weary, overwhelmed or anxious so we don't talk about it and try and pretend that it's not happening.The truth is that we're far from alone; we all have days where life feels too much, and ...

We have seen recent massive intervention by the United States and its allies in Europe in internal conflict in Bosnia and Kosovo. In Civil Wars and Foreign Powers: Outside Intervention in Intrastate Conflict, Patrick Regan systematically answers the question about the conditions under which third parties intervene in civil conflicts to stop the fighting. It uses data on all civil conflicts since 1945 to identify those conflicts that are amenable to outside interventions and the types of in...

Nothing captures the magic of Christmas like the drooling face of a child and a cheap-ass little fake tree. --An Old-Fashioned ChristmasIn the tradition of Holidays on Ice and Bad Santa, Patrick Regan counters saccharine seasonal sentiment with a dose of holiday-noir.Remember Christmases of old? Simpler times, when four-year-old orphans were used for market research and Santa could call a pretty elf Sweet Cheeks and not get slapped with a sexual harassmen...

**An inspiring memoir about a father and son entering World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji despite one of them battling Alzheimer’s.“Travis and Mace have touched a generation of families around the world with their courage, resilience and kindness.”*--*Bear Grylls, star of Man vs. Wild and host of World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji“Watching Mark and Travis Macy compete together for Eco-Challenge Fiji was a true inspirat...

You know that wonderful feeling you get when you accomplish a task you've been avoiding, delaying, or tiptoeing around? Wouldn't it be great to have that feeling every day? Now can show you how. This simple but inspiring book reminds us that there are countless little acts that we can accomplish every day - little lingering things that we can banish from our minds, making room for the more important stuff. For example:Consolidate the ketchup bottles, now.Se...

True stories of dogs rescues by a national organization of volunteer pilots who fly pets to their new forever homes.Since 2008, an unlikely alliance of volunteer pilots and animal rescue enthusiasts has worked together to save thousands of death-row dogs by flying them to safe havens and better lives. Through two dozen accounts of real life animal rescues, Dog Is My Copilot tells the inspiring story of Pilots N Paws, America's most unique and high-flying an...

Servants of Christ are in the transformation business.This kind of transformation will only happen if we refuse to be seduced by false idols like success, money, fame and security to become the church we were called to be. We need to take ownership of the problems around us and work with people who are suffering in order to find solutions and offer lasting change.In No Ceiling to Hope, Patrick travels the globe to find examples of this change: In Bolivia, h...

'The Bible is way more honest than most churches about the actual levels of pain and confusion in life. That's why we need this book. It's going to provoke ten thousand honest conversations, helping to bring healing, hope and understanding to many who currently suffer in silence.' Pete Greig, Founder of 24-7 Prayer and leader of Emmaus Rd Church, GuildfordIT'S OK NOT TO BE OKHonesty Over Silence seeks to open up conversations around topics ...

'A moving story of courage and faith in the fire'. BEAR GRYLLSWhat do you do when life falls apart and it feels as if God has left you? How do you keep going when your faith is rocked to the core?Sometimes things get so hard we're not sure where God is - or what he's up to. Patrick was facing pain, illness and loss in his family and community; then a series of excruciating operations took him to the brink - physically, emotionally and spiritually.Wr...

Spokeswoman for a generation, Jackie is saucy, sassy, and sure of herself. Now she shares her wisdom for the ageless in Who's Counting? So what does Jackie know that the young whippersnappers could stand to learn? She knows that life is too short to spend worrying over every calorie, every wrinkle, and every penny. She knows that too much of a good thing can be a very good thing. Most importantly, she knows that she can get away with anything!In addition to her piquant obse...

Forget that overpriced greeting card! These 50 illustrated vouchers are the perfect way to honor the mother of all milestones: the big 5-0. Better than a penalty-free withdrawal, they're sure to bring a few good laughs at the joys (and the pains) of getting older. The convenient size and perforated pages enable a gift giver to bestow birthday coupons individually by tucking them into a card, purse, or briefcase. Perfect for birthdays, and a great gift for anytime anyone is dealing with a m...

'Nobody is immune from the storms of life. Patrick's book is a lifeboat while the waves are crashing but it is much more than that: Bouncing Forwards is a guide that helps us to navigate through tricky waters so that we become better equipped for the journey of life. It's an honest, wise and practical handbook for growing in resilience. I can't recommend it highly enough.'CATHY MADAVAN, AUTHOR OF IRREPRESSIBLEBouncing Forwards offers hope to...