I am Bob, an 85 year old alcoholic. This is my story, but in this story is much of the story of every alcoholic, his or her story, their obstacles, their answers, their failures. Herein lies many of the secrets of a road less traveled. A narrow road toward freedom from alcoholism. The word alcoholism defines me well, yet I am 35 years without any alcohol in my system, this condition is, as you may be aware, is known as alcoholism. Alcoholism, as you may not be aware, is a disease and, surp...

If you don't get the call you needn't come back here, said my wife to me as I stood upon the door-sill, bag in hand, and my hard-bought ticket in my pocket. "Well, dear one, I would be sure of it if they could only see the perquisite that goes along with me." "You must be more serious, Tom, if you expect great calls; but come inside a minute till I say good-bye. When you brought me first to Canada we had half a dozen good-byes to every one farewell. Good-bye again, and if they don't call y...

No, father's not home yet—go to sleep, dear, and the mother-hand tucked the clothes securely about the two snuggling forms; "don't ask any more, Harvey, or you'll waken Jessie—and go to sleep." Mrs. Simmons went back to the kitchen, crooning softly to the wakeful baby in her arms. Glancing at the clock, she marked, with an exclamation of surprise, how late it was. "He might be in any minute now," she said to herself as she thrust in another stick for the encouragement of the already steami...

Rapture River, Robert Edward Smith’s first novel, tracks the relationship of two lovers who are as unpredictable as Michigan’s weather. Josh, a Catholic priest, and Joyce, a Native American, meet at St. Peter The Fisherman Catholic Church on the banks of the Black River, a premier brook trout stream for fly fishing. Each embraces their own spiritual heritage but struggles with an inner sensual demon. They must prove strong enough to bridge that spiritual gap and assuage his guilt and her a...

The Epicenter of Steel City SportsFrom Forbes Field to Pitt Stadium, Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood has been home to some of the most iconic moments in sports history. Including the Fitzgerald Field House and the Duquesne Gardens, Oakland has drawn in both professional and college sports fans alike.Local authors and sports historians David Finoli, Tom Rooney, Robert Healy III, Douglas Cavanaugh and Chris Fletcher celebrate the glorious victories and hear...

In the days of which I write, in the island now known as Newfoundland, men made prayers to the sun, the winds, the frost and the stars. They believed that giants lived in the north; that a great stag caribou, as high as a pine, haunted the wilds beyond the Narrow Sea to the west; that gods moved about in divers shapes, doing good or evil as their natures prompted them, and that certain wise and crafty men acquired a knowledge of magic and thereby became stronger than the greatest warriors....

Yawning makes one yawn, crying makes one cry. In the same way, a shiver, appetite, sexual desire and confidence are transmitted from one person to another. These examples capture the contagion-like dimension of emotion, spreading rapidly among people with tangible behavioural manifestations. Emotional contagion still challenges scientific explanation, and philosophical, scientific and anthropological topics converge around this issue. In Medieval Latin, there is a specific name for this co...

A cosmicomic mythological adventure series exploring the wisdom traditions of the world!The first book in the "Gaia's Game" series follows four orphaned children from different conflict zones on a wild journey of discovery. On their 10th birthdays, they each receive mysterious packages with ancestral talismans, maps and a bizarre letter calling them to embark on a mission that could change the ancient-future of the planet and beyond.As the story unfolds, the characters slow...

This book is the first major study of providence in the thought of John Chrysostom, a popular preacher in Syrian Antioch and later archbishop of Constantinople (ca. 350 to 407 CE). While Chrysostom is often considered a moralist and exegete, this study explores how his theology of providence profoundly affected his larger ethical and exegetical thought. Robert Edwards argues that Chrysostom considers biblical narratives as vehicles of a doctrine of providence in which God is above all lovi...

These poems are designed to help us get though hard times!. The Corona Virus Pandemic is such a time bringing chaos to our world.This gem collection of life poems give a good perspective of time, the inner self, youth, pain, fear, love, life & death.A great book to have ready for these times. Stay safe and much love, Rob.

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Collected Plays of Anton Chekhov" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Excerpt: "In each one of us there are too many springs, too many wheels and cogs for us to judge each other by first impressions or by two or three external indications." Ivanoff, Act 3 (1887) Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860 -1904) was a Russian physician, dramaturge and author who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short stories ...

"Code of the Illuminati" delves into the clandestine world of the Bavarian Illuminati, offering an extensive and comprehensive examination of their historical theory, structure, and practices. This work, the third part of Abbé Barreul's polemic history of the French Revolution, stands out for its inclusion of substantial quotes from the actual literature of the Bavarian Illuminati. Founded in 1776, this secret society, with its revolutionary ideology and centralized structure, is portrayed...