The problem wasn't just Iraq.It didn't even start with Iraq.It was bigger than Iraq.In fact, it was everything George W. Bush touched, from the very early flop on energy policy to the walking fiasco named Alberto Gonzales. Even adding the tragicomedy of Hurricane Katrina doesn't come close to describing the governmental catastrophe of the Bush administration. The collapse of the Bush presidency is a broadly acknowledged fact. Everyone who's anyone, from politicians to ...

Thomas Oliphant's Praying for Gil Hodges is a brilliant work capturing the majesty of baseball, the issue of race in America, and the love that one young boy, his parents, and the borough of Brooklyn had for their team.On a steamy hot Sunday, the Reverend Herbert Redmond was celebrating Mass at a church in Brooklyn, when he startled his congregation thus: "It's far too hot for a sermon. Keep the Commandments and say a prayer for Gil Hodges."...

The president of New York University offers a love letter to America’s most beloved sport and a tribute to its underlying spirituality.For more than a decade, John Sexton has taught a wildly popular New York University course about two seemingly very different things: religion and baseball. Yet Sexton argues that one is actually a pathway to the other.Baseball as a Road to God is about touching that something that lies beyond logical understanding....

A behind-the-scenes, revelatory account of John F. Kennedy's wily campaign to the White House, beginning with his bold, failed attempt to win the vice presidential nomination in 1956. A young and undistinguished junior plots his way to the presidency and changes the way we nominate and elect presidents. John F. Kennedy and his young warriors invented modern presidential politics. They turned over accepted wisdom that his Catholicism was a barrier to winning an election and plotted a succes...

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Founders of a Continent - 3 Classic European Biographies offers a panoramic view of Europe's intellectual and cultural legacy through the storytelling artistry of Hodgkin, Church, and Oliphant. Spanning diverse literary styles from meticulous historical narratives to engaging biographical sketches, this anthology synthesizes the profound insights and the extraordinary lives of pivotal figures who shaped Europe. With its artful blend of historical accuracy and narrative flair, the collectio...

Embark on a culinary journey with Dr. Allinson's Cookery Book, a timeless guide to wholesome and nutritious cooking. Written by renowned physician and health advocate Thomas Richard Allinson, this unabridged edition offers a wealth of recipes and insights into the art of healthy eating. From simple soups and salads to hearty main courses and delectable desserts, Dr. Allinson's cookbook empowers you to create delicious and nourishing meals that support your well-being. Discover the secrets ...

Synopsis: Thomas Tudberry is not your ordinary eight-year-old boy. He is extraordinary! Being autistic is a challenge for him but, oh, what wonderful things he accomplishes. Thomas is a great big brother to triplets Digby, Dot, and Grayson, and has loving parents who adore all four of their children. Whether he is getting lost, or being bullied at school, or facing a huge audience all by himself, Thomas deals with life, and his autism, with courage and strength.Autobio...

Voices of Sanctity: A 40-Volume Collection is an unparalleled anthology that captures the essence of spiritual and theological thought across centuries. The collection traverses a vast landscape of literary styles, from the philosophical and theological treatises of Saint Thomas Aquinas and Saint Augustine to the reflective and introspective writings of Thomas à Kempis and St. Ignatius of Loyola. Each volume within this expansive series delves into profound themes of faith, morality, and t...

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into sentences and paragraphs that ease themselves from the shadows and are sudden...

01 - The Victorian Ghost Story - A Compendium - An Introduction02 - The Old Nurse's Story by Elizabeth Gaskell03 - The Miniature by J Y Ackerman04 - An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street by Sheridan Le Fanu09 - The Last House in C Street by Mrs Craik06 - The Haunted and the Haunters; or, The House and the Brain - Part 1 by Edward Bulwer Lytton07 - The Haunted and the Haunters; or, The House and the Brain - Part 2 by Edward...

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...