"ESPN Play by Play captured the DNA of ESPN."- Matt Levinson, Director of Consumer Products, ESPNHe took a dream and turned it into a national product. Then he lost it all. In the end, his legacy survived in the most unexpected place: a museum.Center Stage to Center Field: The Making of ESPN Play by Play is a gripping, deeply personal memoir about ambition, faith, and the fragile line between breakthrough success and devastating los...

In the wake of a tragic shooting that captures the nation's attention before a pivotal presidential election, the narrative unfolding in the media bears no resemblance to the reality of that day. Told through the lives of Emily Blake, Shadesa Carter, and Jeremy Mancini. Each must face the ultimate test of faith, love, and family bonds, risking everything for a new future.Emily must navigate a landscape of doubt, anger, and pain, ultimately leading her to understand herself and the ...

Most interview books were written before applicant tracking systems (ATS) and AI screening decided who even gets seen - and long before AI could help you prepare. The Ultimate Interview Guide is built for how hiring actually works today, and it opens with a foreword by Frank King, one of the world's most prolific TEDx speakers.If you're tired of settling while less-qualified candidates land the positions y...

Architectural education and the profession are at a crossroads, grappling with the climate crisis, housing shortages, migration, and the omnipresent rise of AI. While AI excels at generating visuals, its true value for architects lies not in replicating existing strengths, but in solving practical, time‑consuming problems. This frees architects to tackle larger societal challenges and leverage their core competencies for the public good.The Agentic Architect explores how c...

A lot of professors give talks titled ‘The Last Lecture’. Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them: What wisdom would we impart to the world if we knew it was our last chance? If we had to vanish tomorrow, what would we want as our legacy?When Randy Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon, was asked to give such a lecture, he didn't have to imagine it as his last, since he had recently been diagnosed with terminal can...

Jesus never intended to start a religion that would justify stealing land, enslaving people, or destroying creation. So how did we get here?In How Western Christianity Got It Wrong, acclaimed author Randy Woodley, of mixed white and Native American heritage, traces how a brown man from Nazareth who never lost his connection to the whole community of creation became the poster child for empire-building and environmental destruction. The faith that bears his...

A vivid, propulsive Revolutionary-era thriller with the spy-craft verve of the streaming hit TURN: Washington's Spies and the electricity of 1776's New York that Hamilton lovers will recognize, this story is inspired by the lone female operative in Washington's spy ring.In occupied New York, a schoolteacher with everything to lose turns information into a weapon, threading between Redcoats and rebels as plots against Washington gather steam.

When ex-homicide detective Peter Galloway is asked to investigate a murder in the Alberta oil sands, he has nothing but misgivings. His better judgment, however, is trumped by the prospect of working with an intriguing RCMP officer. Armed with only his wits and the support of a small-town police service, he is forced to confront not only the dark side of a modern oil boomtown, but his own personal demons. With no shortage of suspects, Galloway must find an elusive killer or risk damaging h...

A joyous celebration of drums, heartbeats, and the bond between mother and child, by acclaimed African American musician Randy PrestonBass drum, steel pan, snare . . . is there any kind of drum this little boy’s mom can’t play? For as long as he can remember, drums have been a big part of their life together. And whether in the living room, the park, or the concert hall, he loves grooving with her. There’s something so soothing and special in the beat of each and e...

More than just a book about baseball, these nine poignant short stories share the genuine love and lure of the game, and the way it touches the lives of the people who play it across America. Drawing genre elements from science fiction, fantasy, paranormal, and period fiction, readers meet a diverse range of characters who all still share one thing in common: baseball. Meet astronauts, farmers, business tycoons, minor-leaguers, an aging peanut vendor, Civil War soldiers, and more, all with...

From the New York Times–bestselling author of the Doc Ford and Hannah Smith thrillers: The first three action-packed novels in the Hawker series.Chicago cop James Hawker had a choice: Follow orders to stand down or take out a murderous terrorist. Hawker pulled the trigger **—**but not before the terrorist killed two children. Now exiled from his career, Hawker won't stop fighting for justice, in these three gripping thrillers.Florida Firefight

Carla is a school teacher. After marriage her life becomes a prison. She has to forego the life she had been accustomed to, one where she was in control. The signs had been there since her honeymoon in Mauritius. Her husband Mark Brennan's only concern is himself. Whatever he does is for himself... for his own satisfaction. Nothing else matters - not even the happiness of his wife. Therefore when Carla encounters a stranger her life takes a dramatic turn. She knows what's she wants... and ...