''Those Devils in Baggy Pants'' is a renowned World War II memoir written by Ross S. Carter, an elite paratrooper in the United States military. Originally published in 1951, the book delivers a raw, firsthand account of frontline combat across Europe. It is widely celebrated as one of the finest autobiographies of the war. Ross S. Carter was a decorated soldier who served in Company C of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. He earned the Silver Star, Bronze Star,...

On a good day, a superhero isn’t bothered with performance reviews, time sheets, expense vouchers, or monthly reports.On a bad day, a superhero gets caught in The Ion Anomaly.The Super Heroes Of Earth are having a bad day.The Whistler emerges from the anomaly with Xravia’s power. She emerges with The Cricketeer’s power. He emerges with Judy Joo’s power. She emerges with Intelli-Gent’s power. He emerges with Grow Girl’s power. And she emerges with the Whistler’s power.

A canoe-happy Adirondack town seldom sees major crime, much less a horrific murder. At a public campsite, no less. It’s tourist season and folks are scared to venture outdoors. The town’s excitable detective suspects a rampaging released convict. But forensic investigator John Rutger and his partner Jalou know that nothing about the murder on Lost Island makes sense. With every clue they uncover, the solution seems to slip deeper beneath the tranquil waters of Scupper Lake.“Carter’s writin...

"THE GLORY AND SHAME OF WAR, VIVIDLY PORTRAYED IN A BOOK THAT IS 'ONE OF THE VERY BEST'"—F. Van Wyck MasonSuicide SquadRoss Carter was one of three men who survived the suicide stands of his platoon of paratroopers. They had a three-way destiny—to be wounded, killed, or captured. But bound together by deep comradeship and extraordinary daring, the twelve men in his unit set incredible records of heroism.Here are the unvarnished stories of ordinary men faced with the re...

The Dhammapada, the Pali version of one of the most popular texts of the Buddhist canon, ranks among the classics of the world's great religious literature. Like all religious texts in Pali, the Dhammapada belongs to the Therevâda school of the Buddhist tradition, adherents of which are now found primarily in Kampuchea, Laos, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Dhammapada, or 'sayings of the dhamma', is taken to be a collection of the utterances of the Buddha himself. Taken togethe...

The quintessential neurosurgical text review for acing the ABNS written exam!Since its publication nearly 20 years ago, Comprehensive Neurosurgery Board Review has garnered legendary status as the leading high-yield review for neurosurgical residents preparing for the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) primary exam. The updated third edition by Jonathan S. Citow and associate editors R. Loch Macdonald, Ross C. Puffer, Syed I. Khalid, Bob S. Cart...

The value of the book lies in the author's expertise in yogic theory and practice, the questions and responses of the students attending the course, and the many figures designed to facilitate understanding of yogic concepts and practice... both teachers and students will find the book useful as a supplemental text. The questions by the course participants are invaluable to instructors since they reflect the understanding and difficulties of beginning students...

When released in 2003, The Room, an obscure, self-financed relationship drama by an eccentric self-taught filmmaker named Tommy Wiseau, should have been completely forgotten. Yet nearly two decades later, "the worst movie ever made"—as many a critic would have it—has become the most popular cult film since The Rocky Horror Picture Show.In You Are Tearing Me Apart, Lisa!, contributors explore this priceless cultural artifact, offering fans and film buffs c...

Buddhist-Christian reflection that uses friendship as a model for interreligious understanding.Winner of the 2014 Frederick J. Streng Award presented by the Society for Buddhist-Christian StudiesIn this work of Buddhist-Christian reflection, John Ross Carter explores two basic aspects of human religiousness: faith and the activity of understanding. Carter's perspective is unique, putting people and their experiences at the center of inquiry...

A total solar eclipse lasts only minutes, but its impact can last a lifetime.The Eclipse Effect explores how rare and awe-inspiring events—like an eclipse—can ignite lasting change, bring people together, inspire extraordinary leadership, and strengthen communities in ways no one ever imagined.In this engaging and deeply inspiring book, Jamie Carter and Debra Ross reveal the strategies that transformed communities across North America in the lead-u...

The Dhammapada, the Pali version of one of the most popular texts of the Buddhist canon, ranks among the classics of the world's great religious literature. Like all religious texts in Pali, the Dhammapada belongs to the Therevâda school of the Buddhist tradition, adherents of which are now found primarily in Kampuchea, Laos, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Dhammapada, or 'sayings of the dhamma', is taken to be a collection of the utterances of the Buddha himself. Taken togethe...

Do you often find yourself paralyzed by fear before a presentation?Does your heart race and your palms sweat at the mere thought of speaking in front of others?Do you struggle to convey your ideas clearly and confidently?Have you missed out on career opportunities because your public speaking skills aren't where you'd like them to be?I understand how frustrating and limiting this can be. It’s time to unlock your true potential.Does any of t...