Reinhard ‘Teddy’ Suhren fired more successful torpedo shots than any other man during the Second World War and he was the first junior officer to be awarded the Knight’s Cross for his achievements. However, this is not the reason Teddy remains legendary within the U-boat world. Fondly remembered for his good humour and leadership skills, he was also rebellious by nature, and frequently in trouble with higher authority.Despite his refusal to conform to the rigid thought-patterns of ...

In Too Perfect Todd Dyson finds himself caught in a conundrum after meeting a transsexual. Todd has finally met the woman of his dreams but Andrea has more than he expected. Todd is a frustrated assistant principal who longs for a woman he can call his own, at least for one night. Todd works around women who are not sexually appealing to him. Todd often finds himself daydreaming about famous female singers who he will never meet. Todd's world shifts when he meets Andrea at the gym. Todd ca...

How would any of us react to being sentenced to twelve years in prison on false evidence for a crime we did not commit? The evidence, given on oath by so called friends who were prepared to see him go down to save their own miserable skins. That's what happened to James McAuley from Belfast who was visiting England on business where he was arrested. McAuley reacted badly to this prison sentence which he regarded as illegal. He swore that he would track down everyone involved and even early...

It’s been a long ride, one loaded with failures and achievements, disappointments and joys. But Ginny and I experienced so many new things, even at the ages of 83 and 84. We had many doubts along the way, doubts about making a dramatic cross-country move at our age. But the little choices along the way were filled with suspense, success and surprise. I wouldn’t dare call us superheroes for surviving all of it. We simply elected to continue learning as we made these the most exciting years ...

From Howe Street to Accra is a fun, fast paced story of the behind the scenes making of the film Coming to Africa. The book details how an inexperienced journalist wound up being an assistant director on a motion picture. The book also talks about the obstacles that the US based crew had to overcome working in a foreign country. The book also depicts the mental trials a born loner has to overcome to reinvent himself and break out of the prison of his own mind.

The Book of Love: Point by Point Our country is full of famous quotes by the trailblazers that have made this country great. As a result, we all live by quotes in one form or another. From love to heartaches to sorrow and pain. It may be good advice from your mother, a dear friend, or someone famous, but in the end it’s all the same—a quote about how to live your life. Although you may find yourself or your situation in a number of these quotes, they are not intended to be about any one pe...

In the University of Texas I teach a course called "Life and Literature of the Southwest." About 1929 I had a brief guide to books concerning the Southwest mimeographed; in 1931 it was included by John William Rogers in a booklet entitled Finding Literature on the Texas Plains. After that I revised and extended the guide three or four times, during the process distributing several thousand copies of the mimeographed forms. Now the guide has grown too long, and I trust that this printing of...

A small refrigerator magnet has adorned our kitchen for more years than I can remember. It bears the image of a dove with the words, Let there be peace, at least between you and me. The three square inches it has displaced is opposite in proportion to its magnitude in the lives of family and friends. It is a mantra, a goal, a challenge. Because for so many, peace does not come easily or naturally!Archeological evidence substantiates human irascibility. Indeed, Homo sapiens were end...

Seldom does a writer venture into the human mind of Jesus Christ. For sure, there are some who have speculated on just how and if Jesus reasoned like the rest of us. But this book is more than an imagination exercise. It is a daring exploration into the uncharted territory of Gods human mind. The purpose is far greater than to satisfy curiosity by guessing how the mind of Jesus worked. It is to creatively share his memory in order to emulate his attributes then to examine his deeds on his ...

The Corps and Vietnam Remembered documents the memories of Marine Frank James Michael's Costanza's four years of service in the United States Marine Corps. The book discusses his decision to join the Marines, basic training, Navy schools, two tours in Vietnam, and his decision to muster out. The book closes with his difficult reentry into civilian life and somewhat tumultuous entry into the University of Maryland as an undergraduate Electrical Engineering ...

The rapid changes in health care including novel technologies as well as the changing economic, political, and social landscapes are all forcing physicians as well as most types of health care practitioners to re-think their role in leadership. This is particularly true in the US in recent years, but the same issues are widely prevalent affecting health care workers around the globe. Developing capable medical leaders who can navigate these challenges will be essential. Physicians and othe...

Everything was going along as planned for Lou Malloy. He had figured out a way to get the money he had hidden in a casino that he and Hilary had robbed, a year ago with Crushers help. However, like a house of cards, one thing and then another started to happen along the way. First there was the attempt on his life by a sergeant in the Timucua Tribal Police Department and then Malloys old nemesis, Detective Sal Ramiro, trying to arrest him for crimes that there was no evidence that Malloy d...