About the BookAmylou is based haphazardly on a real-live former love interest and follows a collection of inspiring rural Midwestern baseball players.About the AuthorRobert Meyer is merely a byproduct of his Midwestern upbringing and his own unique flaws.

An urgent, on-the-scene account of chaos and compassion on the front lines of ground zero for Covid-19, from a senior doctor at New York City’s busiest emergency room“Remarkable and inspiring . . . We’re lucky to have this vivid firsthand account.”—A. J. Jacobs, bestselling author of The Year of Living BiblicallyWhen former New York Times journalist Dan Koeppel texted his cousin Robert Meyer, a twenty-year veteran of the e...

In "Amylou," author Robert Meyer spins a tale of nostalgia, love, and the complexities of human relationships. The protagonist, Bob, is a former Little League coach whose life intertwines with Amy Lou, a figure from his past who reappears under unusual circumstances. Their reunion is anything but simple; it dredges up old feelings, challenges, and the stark realities of their very different lives. Set against the backdrop of small-town America, this story navigates through Bob's journey fr...

In the third book of the Shining the Light series, the focus shifts from the dastardly deeds of the secret government to humanity's role in creation. Earth receives unprecedented aid from Creator and cosmic councils, who recently lifted us beyond the third dimension to avert a great catastrophe. Humanity begins to learn to render the sinister secret government powerless by being the light that we are. Earth becomes a member of the Council of Planets, and the universe time-shifts to preserv...

Psaiku takes haiku to the next level. Rather than celebrating nature, Psaiku reflects on the nature of man - on his psyche. Robert Meyers-Lussier uses this new form of poetry on his journey of self-discovery. In three lines, and 30 words or less, join him as he encapsulates his observations and experiences with is own style and flair.Within our mind's eyeThe pristine soul of natureSees with clarity---12 July 1996---

"The Ostrich Paradox boldly addresses a key question of our time: Why are we humans so poor at dealing with disastrous risks, and what can we humans do about it? It is a must-read for everyone who cares about risk."—Daniel Kahneman, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and author of Thinking, Fast and SlowWe fail to evacuate when advised. We rebuild in flood zones. We don't wear helmets. We fail to purchase insurance. We would rather ...

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An urgent, on-the-scene account of chaos and compassion on the front lines of ground zero for Covid-19, from a senior doctor at New York City’s busiest emergency room“Remarkable and inspiring . . . We’re lucky to have this vivid firsthand account.”—A. J. Jacobs, bestselling author of The Year of Living BiblicallyWhen former New York Times journalist Dan Koeppel texted his cousin Robert Meyer, a twenty-year veteran of the e...

“The Ostrich Paradox boldly addresses a key question of our time: Why are we humans so poor at dealing with disastrous risks, and what can we humans do about it? It is a must-hear for everyone who cares about risk.”—Daniel Kahneman, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and author of Thinking, Fast and SlowWe fail to evacuate when advised. We rebuild in flood zones. We don’t wear helmets. We fail to purchase insurance. We would rather avoid the risk of “crying wolf” than so...

For word nerds and grammar geeks, a witty guide to the most commonly mispronounced words, along with their correct pronunciations and pithy forays into their fascinating etymologies and histories of use and misuse.With wit and good humor, this handy little book not only saves us from sticky linguistic situations but also provides fascinating cocktail-party-ready anecdotes. Entries reveal how to pronounce boatswain like an old salt on the deck of a ship, trompe ...

In the first-ever Seven Seas history of the world's female buccaneers, Pirate Women: The Princesses, Prostitutes, and Privateers Who Ruled the Seven Seas tells the story of women, both real and legendary, who through the ages sailed alongside—and sometimes in command of—their male counterparts. These women came from all walks of life but had one thing in common: a desire for freedom. History has largely ignored these female swashbucklers, until now. Here are their stories, from an...

In this Wall Street Journal bestseller, Jessica Herrin, serial entrepreneur and founder and CEO of the Stella & Dot Family Brands, shows how the classic traits of successful entrepreneurs are ones each one of us can develop--and use not only to create a company, but also to create an extraordinary life.What if you could, with a little effort, live an extraordinary life? A life in which you felt deep passion for everything you did, and always had time for w...