Loyalty runs deep. But what happens when it drowns you?Gregory "Big Tex" Thomas is the charismatic, cowboy-hat-wearing Mayor of Dallas—a man forged by the streets, raised in faith, and married to chaos. His wife, Keisha Hardy-Thomas, once the beloved First Lady of Dallas, is now a woman consumed by heroin and secrets she's never shared—not even with him.As his political enemies circle like vultures, Greg refuses to let go of the woman he loves, even as her addiction threate...

From the outset of World War I, French doctors faced an apparent epidemic of puzzling neurological and psychiatric illnesses among soldiers. As they attempted to understand the causes of these illnesses, doctors organized specialized centers near the front, where they submitted soldiers to swift, humiliating treatments and then returned them to duty. At home, they interned the scores of civilians who succumbed to the war's strains in decrepit asylums or left them to fend for themselves. In...

Texonomics is not just another economics textbook. It's a revolution in perspective. Written from within the walls of incarceration at the Fremont Correctional Facility in Canon City, Colorado, but aimed at the hearts and minds of free thinkers everywhere, this book fuses rigorous economic theory with lived experience, unapologetic truth, and the pulse of real people struggling—and thriving—on the margins.Across thirteen powerfully structured chapters, Texonomics delivers a full-sp...

They made us laugh.They made us cry.Then life made them fight for everything they had.In a world that applauds success and buries struggle, Grace Under Fire dares to do something different—it tells the whole story.This isn't a scandal recap.It's a tribute.From the golden glow of reality television fame to the cold reality of courtroom headlines, Todd and Julie Chrisley's journey captured the ...

What if everything you were taught about money was a lie—designed to keep you consuming instead of creating?Wealth Starts Here is not your typical financial handbook. It's a straight-shooting, no-fluff blueprint forged by a man who's led boardrooms, built million-dollar businesses, made mistakes, and clawed his way back stronger every time.Dr. Gregory A. Thomas—known to many as Big Tex—pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build lasting wealth. With a voice equa...

Are we worshipping-or are we performing?In an age when church sanctuaries often resemble concert halls and worship leaders walk the fine line between humility and celebrity, The Applause Trap: When Worship Becomes Entertainment offers a clarion call to return to worship's sacred center. With biblical depth, pastoral candor, and practical wisdom, Gregory A. Thomas examines the subtle shift from ministry to performance and offers hope-filled guidance for every worship leader, team, a...

Investing for Beginners: Diversifying Is a Must is the ultimate roadmap for those looking to take control of their financial future—written by one of today's most accomplished economists, entrepreneurs, and wealth strategists, Gregory A. Thomas, Ph.D.Whether you're new to investing or seeking to sharpen your strategy, this comprehensive, college-level guide unlocks the fundamentals of building a resilient, diversified portfolio that can withstand market volatility and fuel...

Joey Against the Oddsby Gregory "Big Tex" ThomasSometimes the biggest wins start with the smallest chances.Twelve-year-old Joseph "Joey" Banvelos has never played football, never even watched a full game, and never had a father to teach him the ropes. Raised by his hardworking single mother, Joey has always felt like the kid on the outside looking in. But when he shows up at tryouts for The Colorado Sports Leadership Academy, everything changes....

Inmates at Fremont Correctional Facility grapple with the emotional weight of the holiday season. Amidst the routine of prison life, a new inmate, Jordan, arrives, bringing with him a story of faith and redemption. With the guidance of Chaplains Bill and Mark, the inmates embark on a transformative journey, discovering that the true gift of Christmas lies in the hope and salvation brought by Christ's birth.

One bill. Thousands of pages. Millions affected.In The Big Beautiful Breakdown, economist, entrepreneur, and former mayor Dr. Gregory A. Thomas delivers a searing exposé on one of the most consequential—and controversial—pieces of legislation in modern American history: the One Big Beautiful Bill.Marketed as a bipartisan triumph, this sweeping law promised tax relief, economic revitalization, and national security. But behind the patriotic branding was a blueprint for redis...

Power. Loyalty. Scandal. Blood.Fresh off surviving a political firestorm, Gregory "Big Tex" Thomas sets his sights beyond City Hall—with a bold run for Governor of Texas. But just as he steps into the spotlight, the shadows rise around him. A smear campaign threatens to destroy his family. His brother Brandon is accused of laundering campaign funds. And behind the scenes, a powerful secret network moves to dismantle everything he's built.As Big Tex fights to hold his circle...

Master SQL Database Design and Querying with PrecisionBook DescriptionUltimate SQL for Relational Database Design guides readers step by step from understanding why structured data matters to building and querying fully functional relational databases. The book begins with the foundations of data organization and the relational model, establishing how tables, keys, and relationships support accurate and sc...