A searching, self-deprecating memoir of a man on his way to eating himself to death before discovering the anxiety and fulfillment of distance running.“Uplifting, emotional, and just plain hilarious, The Running-Shaped Hole may even inspire you to put down your fork and pick up those running shoes.” — JAY ONRAIT, TSN host and broadcasterWhen Robert Earl Stewart sees his pants lying across the end of his bed, they remind him of a fl...

A searching, self-deprecating memoir of a man on his way to eating himself to death before discovering the anxiety and fulfillment of distance runningWhen Robert Earl Stewart sees his pants lying across the end of his bed, they remind him of a flag draped over a coffin—his coffin. At thirty-eight years old he weighs 368 pounds and is slowly eating himself to death. The only thing that helps him deal with the fear and shame is eating. But one day, following...

Dive into 'The Big Book of Ghost Stories: 140 Horror Novels & Short Story Collections,' an expansive anthology that promises a chilling and revelatory journey through the corridors of haunted literature. This collection masterfully weaves together a variety of styles and periods to explore the endless possibilities of fear and supernatural dread. From Gothic novel fragments to spine-tingling modern short stories, readers are treated to a broad spectrum of ghostly encounters and haunted phe...

Three decades ago, conservative ideologues at The Heritage Foundation produced a primer on the Reagan Revolution entitled Mandate for Leadership, which offered an overarching philosophy against the role of government and in favor of markets. This volume, produced by the Institute for Policy Studies, which since 1963 has been the nation's leading progressive policy organization, offers a set of specific policy proposals for the incoming national administration on every major domest...

Tales of Lost Souls: 400+ Ghost Stories in One Collection is a masterful compendium that delves into the spectral, the supernatural, and the mysterious. This anthology brings together an eclectic mix of styles ranging from Gothic to Victorian, and Modernist, showcasing works that traverse cultures, eras, and literary movements. With standout pieces like riveting hauntings, eerie apparitions, and psychological thrillers, this collection encapsulates the diverse imagination of over eighty il...