It's 1988, and secrets that were buried in the jungles of Vietnam twenty years earlier are starting to re-emerge.David "Kick" Tacker is a Canadian-born-but American-made-stone-cold killer, and is barely holding his psyche together; shattered by years of war and violence. He fought in MACV-SOG's secret war in Vietnam until there was no more war to be made, and then sustained himself with clandestine work around the world.Now living in Vancouver, Kick has one goal holding him...

The Corps of Engineers played an important role in winning World War II. Its work included building and repairing roads, bridges, and airfields; laying and clearing minefields; establishing and destroying obstacles; constructing training camps and other support facilities; building the Pentagon; and providing facilities for the development of the atomic bomb. In addition to their construction work, engineers engaged in combat with the enemy in the Battle of the Bulge, on the Ledo Road in B...

In an environment of increased competition, funding cuts, and other pressures, strategic planning is a sound management tool for nonprofits. This workbook provides a guide for developing, implementing, and updating a strategic plan. Sample plan and blank worksheets are included.

A fully updated and revised edition of a classic text on Jewish prayer.The power of prayer for spiritual renewal and personal transformation is at the core of all religious traditions. Because Hasidic literature contains no systematic manual of contemplative prayer, the texts included in this volume have been culled from many sources. From the teachings of the Hasidic Masters—the Ba'al Shem Tov, the Maggid Dov Baer of Meidzyrzec, and their immediate disciples—the e...

Understand Judgment and SucceedMost people don’t truly understand judgment or how it impacts their success. In It’s All About Judgment, CDR Barry W. Hull, using data from hundreds of thousands of judgment assessments administered through his consulting firm and drawing upon his experience as a US Navy F/A-18 combat fight pilot, reveals the six irrefutable truths that lead to success—and they are not what you might expect.No one ever says, “I think I’...

SPORT IN IRELAND WITH NOTES AND PROSE IDYLS ON SHOOTING AND TROUT FISHING. By W. Barry This scarce book was first published under the title "Moorland and Stream," in London 1871. Relatively few books have been penned dealing with early field sports in Ireland. This fascinating volume helps fill that gap. The author writes from his own memorable experiences with gun and rod across the wilder parts of the "Emerald Isle." His words bring to life the sport and sporting characters encountered d...

Praise for BAD APPLE I“BAD APPLE bursts out of the gate with a what-did-I-just-read opening scene and doesn’t let go until the last riveting page. Barry Ozeroff knows his stuff, and it shows.”—Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author of THE EX“A plot thriller that keeps unfolding with continued non-stop action from beginning to end. Bad Apple makes for good entertainment! This book is a solid piece of literary creative gold!”—Bill McDonald, ...

From late January to mid February 2022, the eyes of Canada—and indeed, the world—were on Ottawa, Ontario as the Trucker Freedom Convoy converged from all parts of the nation. They were there to tell Prime Minister Trudeau that enough was enough, and they were not going to give in to his politicized mandate that required all cross-border truckers to receive the COVID 19 vaccine. Their journey caught the imagination of a nation tired of lockdowns, mandates, and government overreach. Hailed b...

In the first book of his three-volume memoir, Barry W. Lynn recounts his work as a clergyperson in the United Church of Christ and a lawyer practicing as part of the U.S. Supreme Court bar, working to get President Jimmy Carter to issue an Amnesty to those who refused to fight in Vietnam. His work extended to years of fighting against registration for the draft and introduced him to the veterans who were falling through the cracks. He also worked on cults and cultivated friendships with co...

An undoubtable classic, this landmark book from 2009 remains a vital and comprehensive resource for helping couples explore their intimacy and embrace their true, satisfying sexual style. This classic edition includes a new foreword from renowned sexologist and clinical psychologist Dr. Peggy J. Kleinplatz.Celebrating 15 years of publication and decades of Dr. Barry McCarthy’s leadership in the field of sexuality, this book provides readers with the tools to understand and energize...

**The ultimate book for the sandwich connoisseur (or even the sandwich curious): nearly 100 recipes spanning the centuries, from the most well-known to obscure but delicious sandwiches.*As featured in The New York Times and Gastro Obscura**As seen on CBS Sunday Morning**An NPR Books We Love selection*Ah, sandwiches. They’re everywhere. But what’s the story behind the club, the Cuban, or the hot brown? Through his va...

In this 3rd book of his three-volume memoir, Barry W. Lynn recounts twenty-five years working against the top leaders of the Religious Right on issues including school prayer, prayer in public places, public religious displays, creationism, the Faith-Based Initiative, the Ten Commandments, and death with dignity. He describes his frequent visits to Religious Right conventions to sit in the audience and his broadcast debates with and advocacy to religious leaders like Jerry Falwell, Pat Rob...