"Masterful, fun . . . Thomas shows why Dylan deserves his Nobel—and how he hearkens back to, and enlists, the classics. Fantastic reading, full of gems." —Cass R. Sunstein, Robert Walmsley University Professor, Harvard UniversityWhen the Nobel Prize for Literature was awarded to Bob Dylan in 2016, a debate raged. Some celebrated, while many others questioned the choice. How could the world's most prestigious book prize be awarded to a famously cantankerous singer-s...

Buffalo Trace Distillery stands as one of America’s oldest continuously operating distilleries, and a living monument to bourbon’s enduring legacy. Behind the Bottle takes readers deep inside this historic landmark, tracing its evolution from a frontier-era operation to a global icon of American whiskey.From its rugged beginnings to its rise as an internationally recognized name, award-winning whiskey author Richard Thomas uncovers the people, traditions, ...

Discover the power of miracles from the show that has touched America’s heartIf you’ve ever doubted, wished, or prayed for a miracle, here is the book to restore your faith and touch your soul. Richard Thomas, host of PAX TV’s successful series It’s a Miracle, has selected his favorite true stories of miracles that have happened in everyday life. You might call them astonishing coincidence, or answered prayers, or amazing acts of heroism...they’re all arou...

Pour a dram and immerse yourself in the captivating saga of whiskey—a tale as rich and layered as the drink itself.Whiskey expert Richard Thomas offers an enthralling expedition into the heart of whiskey's heritage, unfolding the rich tapestry of intrigue, innovation, and tradition that defines this storied spirit. From its ancient origins to its position today as a globally celebrated elixir, this book is a tribute to the distillers, dreamers, and dram lovers who ...

Ups and Downs by cover artist M St James offers us a feathered familiar to guide our way through this issue, starting with 'The Caged Bird Sings in a Darkness of Its Own Creation' by feature author Richard Thomas.Winged creatures fly to the rescue in 'Olympian' by FJ Bergmann,'Andouille' by Mike Carson, and 'Dragon's Greed' by Sherilyn Moreton and Anat Rabkin. But ...

FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED.“The coolest class on campus” – The New York TimesWhen the Nobel Prize for Literature was awarded to Bob Dylan in 2016, a debate raged. Some celebrated, while many others questioned the choice. How could the world’s most prestigious book prize be awarded to a famously cantankerous singer-songwriter who wouldn’t even deign to attend the medal ceremony?In Why Bob Dylan Matters, Harvard Professor Richard F. Th...

Conscious and Unconscious in America, Part One: Rochester Unconscious is a bold, intimate, and deeply reflective literary work about childhood, family, memory, identity, and the hidden forces that shape an artist's life.In this opening volume of Richard Thomas's ambitious trilogy, Michael/Richard looks back to Rochester, New York, where love, religion, television, ethnic identity, neighborhood life, school, shame, comedy, rebellion, and imagination all helped form ...

A green lieutenant. A ruthless enemy. A heart-rending choice that will haunt him the rest of his life. If he lives.Korea, 1950. Jonas Stuyvesant's silver spoon upbringing has not prepared him for the horrors of war. When Communist North Korea launches a surprise invasion of the South, Jonas finds himself leading his platoon against a well-trained, battle-hardened army. Soviet-made tanks break through the American lines. These are not the p...

Heart of Darkness tells of the conflicting drives of two men—Charles Marlow, the captain of a steamboat, and Mr. Kurtz, a mysterious figure who oversees a trading post in Africa. After an arduous journey, Marlow finally encounters Kurtz, and the men come to grips with their differences—and their similarities. Joseph Conrad's most famous work is a searing tale of one of the strangest and most memorable voyages ever taken—a journey to the heart of a geographical and psychological wi...

In the complex world of corporate strategy and market dynamics, very few questions are as fundamental as understanding what drives the value of business assets. This book presents the first comprehensive empirical analysis of the causal relationship between interest rates and asset values in closed markets, using the unique example of the UK retail pharmacy sector, a market closed by regulation for over three decades.It uncovers a near-perfect inverse relationship between interest ...

Buffalo Trace Distillery stands as one of America’s oldest continuously operating distilleries, and a living monument to bourbon’s enduring legacy. Behind the Bottle takes readers deep inside this historic landmark, tracing its evolution from a frontier-era operation to a global icon of American whiskey.From its rugged beginnings to its rise as an internationally recognized name, award-winning whiskey author Richard Thomas uncovers the people, traditions, ...

True crime. Southern history. The world’s most unlikely whiskey empire. Go beyond the iconic black label and step inside the hidden world of Lynchburg, Tennessee, where whiskey, legacy, ambition, and folklore combined to create one of the most recognizable brands in American history.Jack Daniels: Behind the Bottle uncovers the incredible story of the distillery, tracing its roots from its humble beginnings to its rise as a global powerhouse in the...