After serving as Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger did a stint at Harvard whereupon he said, “University politics makes me pine for the relative peace of the Middle East.” Which sets the stage for ubiquitous murderous intent, mysterious multiple murders, identity politics run amok, and satire for the absurd age in which we live."University of Lost Causes is a novel for our absurd and troubled times. It is a creative, humane, and unique treatment of a controversial topic ...

About the BookRecipe for a fun read:Start with four college roommates who banded together to beat heroin addictionReunite them years later in an effort to save a school for special needs childrenAdd in a generous helping of adrenaline rush that only a busy emergency department can provideTop with exciting harness racing actionSeason well with humor and intrigueSave room for dessert. A sequel, “Never Becomes Now,” is in pro...

This is not the original book but a Summary Review and Analysis of the book ( On the Line) enjoy!!The masterful storytelling and gripping suspense that are trademarks of the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author combine in this thrilling story perfect for fans of Nora Roberts and James Patterson…Mateo Castillo is a rising star chef on the Manhattan culinary scene. But just as he’s about to reap the rewards of his skill and hard work by being featured...

Synopsis: This is a story by a father and his son to detail the son's issues with PTSD after returning from multiple overseas Naval deployments as a sniper that led to several suicide attempts, including a long, convoluted plan involving multiple foreign countries. This story is both heartwarming and disturbing. Family and friends worked together to save Mark, but the military seemed indifferent to the struggles that led to this situation. This is a powerful story that provides helpful inf...

For 40 years, Larry McCloskey has had the privilege of working with persons with disabilities. He applied for a job, which grew into a profession, which—because of the people—became a welcomed vocation. The people in this account might be regarded as common or even unexceptional by modern celebrity culture, but to the examining mind they are really quite astonishing. Here, Larry reveals that the most spectacular lives, those that can best instruct us on how to live life well, regardless of...

Those who chair church boards deserve our prayers and respect. Often with little preparation or experience, they step up to lead the primary spiritual leadership team within a local congregation. When they need help, they have to search long and hard to find resources that respond to their specific questions and concerns. The Art of Kubernēsis (1 Corinthians 12:28): Leading as the Church Board Chairperson fills this gap. It takes the best ideas about chairing nonprofit boards being discuss...

The reader will move through Vienna from its inception to 1938, observing Western Europe from within this ancient city. Where did historic rivalries among European nations begin? How did the Enlightenment affect Europe & the United States? What persistent darkness allowed Hitler to lead the world into a second devastating world war? And what will it take for today's European Union to survive? The author answers these questions with fascinating details about what it was really like to live ...

Slavery is a tragic chapter in the history of Wilkes County with a lasting legacy. Prominent businessmen and celebrated civic leaders, like General William Lenoir and William Pitt Waugh, were among the county's largest slaveholders. Judith Williams Barber endured forty-five years of slavery and garnered respect from both white and black residents. Her story is linked to free person of color and noted landowner Henderson Waugh, whose illustrious, slaveholding white father connected ...

"The reader can't help but hold out hope that maybe someday, some of these sweeping changes could actually bring the nation's government out of its intellectual quagmire...his lively, conversational tone and compelling examples make the reader a more than willing student for this updated civics lesson." -- The HillThe political book of the year, from the acclaimed founder and director of the Center for politics at the University of Virginia.

Move closer to God one day at a time by reading the Psalms and practicing prayer in ways you may not have imagined before.This is a prayer book for every day of the year for people who don't usually think about using a prayer book. Drawing on a wide variety of resources—lives of saints and sages from every age, psalms, guides for personal reflection and suggestions for practice—Rev. Larry J. Peacock offers helpful guidance for anyone hungry for a richer prayer life...

Imagine looking at the daunting task of leading a church to revitalize. Imagine the number of questions you might have. Then imagine an all-star team of experts coming alongside you to guide you in this leadership challenge. Imagine no more. You have that resource in your hand. Lead to Revitalize! is a gift to those of us who are leading and helping churches toward revitalization. Now, open the pages to this book and receive this gift for yourself!Thom Rainer

Winner: Fletcher Pratt AwardWinner: Richard Barksdale Harwell Book AwardHow did politicians, bureaucrats, reporters, and civilians in Richmond understand a war being fought a thousand miles away? Expert Civil War historian Larry Daniel shows for the first time how poor intelligence, fierce politics, and cultural prejudice affected Confederate strategy in the Western Theater.In his novel approach to understanding the...