The author has always enjoyed creative writing, to include short stories and poetry. His background, based on living all over the United States growing up, nine years in the Army with three years served in Europe, and world-wide travels in business, has afforded him the perspective of a multitude of diverse cultures and demographic influences. This book is a compilation that spans all those experiences. The title reflects the range of themes and contextual scope contained in the body of wo...

This book is a page-turner about an atheist who nearly loses his life several times, only to have a supernatural encounter that changes everything."Rockin" Rick Bell was born to an unwed mother and placed in a chaotic, alcoholic home by the Catholic Church. By the time he was old enough to serve as an altar boy, Rick had become an atheist, believing God was no different than Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy.By age 21, Rick taught karate and played guitar in popular area bands...

Have you ever wondered, What am I supposed to do with my life? Or Why is my life such a mess? Or Where did I go wrong? Rick Bell shares his story of how an answered prayer changed his entire life. Through Gods answer to Ricks prayer for a suitable partner to share his life with, an amazing thing happened. He began an intimate journey with the most powerful being in the universe. This became a turning point to a deeper understanding of his relationship with God. This book takes readers on a...

This collection of poetry has been almost 40 years in the making, spanning time from the author's adolescence to mature middle age, through love, marriage, divorce, personal loss, and death. It is comprised of a variety of subjects and themes that cover most of the emotional aspects of life that are experienced by all human beings. There are unique poems of humorous and mystical context, as well as some moving descriptions and metaphors on nature. The author believes there are strong commo...

This collection of poetry has been 35 years in the making, spanning time from the author's adolesence to mature middle age, through love, marriage, divorce, personal loss, and death. It is comprised of a variety of subjects and themes that cover most of the emotional aspects of life that are experienced by all human beings. There are unique poems of humorous and mystical context, as well as some moving descriptions and metaphors on nature. The author believes there are strong common refere...

Regarded by many as the greatest of the Metaphysical poets, John Donne (1572-1631) was also among the most intriguing figures of the Elizabethan age. A sensualist who composed erotic and playful love poetry in his youth, he was raised a Catholic but later became one of the most admired Protestant preachers of his time. The Collected Poetry reflects this wide diversity, and includes his youthful songs and sonnets, epigrams, elegies, letters, satires, and the profoundly moving Divin...

In the wake of the Occupy Wall Street movement, leading planers and social scientists examine public space today and freedom of assembly.The Occupy Wall Street movement has challenged the physical manifestation of the First Amendment rights to freedom of assembly. Where and how can people congregate today? Forty social scientists, planners, architects, and civil liberties experts explore the definition, use, role, and importance of public space for the exercise of ...