To SurviveBy Michael AlanIn a shattered future where World War III has turned Earth into a battlefield of ash and neon, two young lovers—Akira and Yumi—cling to each other amidst the chaos. Born into poverty and raised on the fringes of a futuristic Tokyo ravaged by conflict, they dream of escape, of peace, and of a life worth living.But when war reaches their doorstep, love becomes rebellion.From secret gardens in the sky to underground resistance networks p...

In the year 1160 a young man named Raman travels to Morocco to join the Sect of Shah where he is to become their head horse trainer. Raman is introduced to the practice of meditating on a special "Magic" carpet whose intricate, colorful patterns induce the user into seeing ever changing patterns and scenes within their minds. In his interactions with other members of the sect he learns that the carpet is not magical alone but rather that the entire World and everything in it is magical for...

Cars propelled with magnetism. Hologram images of past and present movie stars projected into the room for you to dance with and talk to.Waterless showers. All part of life in Femeron by the end of the century. This humorous scifi satire is a tale that takes the Battle of the Sexes to new heights. We are in the year 2090, the United States long ago allowed California and the other western states to secede from the Union. Inside the re-formed United States, now known as Femeron, onl...

The executive consultant and author of The White Shirt shares a faith based parable with lessons for navigating our ever-changing world.In his popular book The White Shirt, Michael Alan Tate introduced readers to a young man named Cyrus who needed to find his place in the world. The story of his journey coincided with a step-by-step guide for readers to create their own career strategy. Now Tate returns to Cyrus at a new stage of life, where he mu...

This inspiring parable about a young man in search of his calling is full of the insight, tools, and strategies you need to transition into a life you love.In The White Shirt, a young man named Cyrus leaves a secure career and ventures out into the world to find his true calling. Along the way he learns how to create a simple strategy for success, why it's important to share a career plan with the right people, and most importantly, how it all comes togeth...

The Un-Natural opens with a radio broadcast of a major league baseball game. Eighteen-year-old pitching phenomenon Josh Brady has been brought up from the teams triple A affiliate to fill in for injured pitchers.----Its only been weeks since he showed up as a walk-on at an open tryout, and his farm team pitching coach worries this move could cause more harm than good. Much to everyones surprise, Josh pitches a perfect no-hit game and gets three extra base hits, including a grand slam homer...

“A book to read slowly and to return to often, not just for its content but also its cheekily daring form." –Southern Review of BooksAward-winning author Alan Michael Parker displays his love for playful narrative and breaking all the rules in Bingo Bango Boingo, a collection of flash fiction and stories told through Bingo cardsFlip the page. Choose your game. Is it “Community Garden Bingo”? “High School Reunion Bingo”? “D...

What Endures is the story of a life shaped by perseverance, love, loss, and reinvention.From a working-class childhood in Chicago... to war in Vietnam... to building and losing businesses... to rebuilding again and again this is a story about resilience, family, and the lessons learned along the way.Alan Misale has lived a life defined by reinvention. After serving in Vietnam, he built multiple businesses, experienced both financial success and failure, and rebuilt more tha...

In the darkness of a May night in the middle of rural Ohio, Ray Stanton is thrown, naked and injured, from a pickup truck. For hours, he struggles to get back to town, unable to make sense of what has just happened until, half-conscious and in pain, he collapses at the door of his neighbor, Mae Reeves.So begins Cry Uncle, a novel of small-town politics, racism, and love, the soul-searching story of a man who learns what really matters in life. A "re-engineer," Ray has rece...

A History of Ancient Israel tells the story of Israel's history, with the biblical record enriched by the latest historical research, archaeological discoveries, and geographical insights. Beginning with the founding of the nation in 2091 B.C., Grisanti and Bolen work through the history of Israel in chronological order through the Exile and Return. This up-to-date resource incorporates the latest findings and discoveries to reveal what happened and why. By synthesizing a massive ...

This tour of early American alcohol shares recipes, "fun facts and anecdotes about our forefathers' drinking habits with a 21-century sense of humor" ( Chicago Tribune).In Colonial Spirits, legendary distiller Steven Grasse presents a historical manifesto on drinking, including 50 colonial era– inspired cocktail recipes. The book features a rousing timeline of colonial imbibing and a cultural overview of all kinds of alcoholic beverages: beer, rum ...

Table of Contents:Risk Allocation and ResponsibilitiesModern Liability TheoryInsurance Coverage TypesCoinsuranceSubrogation and Waivers of SubrogationIndemnification and Exculpatory ClausesThe “No Fault” ApproachArbitration of Insurance DisputesFinal Thoughts