Why has Christianity been around for a mere 2,000 years when Earth life has abounded for 3.8 billion years and even humans for nearly 300,000 years? What was God doing all this time? And what if humans are not the center of God's universe? In Amending the Christian Story, Ron Rude asserts that current versions of the Christian faith are inadequate, and more than this, are fueling humanity's assault on Earth's biosphere. Through the window of nature's natural sciences--especially astronomy,...

American consumers demand choice. The assortment of products in American stores is beyond belief to anyone from the Third World. So why are only two choices for anything political acceptable to Americans? It seems totally illogical. It reminds me of the illogical change in behavior of an addict. These are people who are normal in seemingly every way yet give up everything and everyone in their lives for a drug which is a short-term high, and self-destructive. How can that be? Research has ...

SirYour name is down amongst the Black hearts in the Black Book and this is to advise you and the like of you, who are Parson Justasses, to make your willsYe have been the Blackguard Enemies of the People on all occasions, Ye have not yet doneas ye ought- SwingIn our increasingly mechanized age, the Swing revolts are a timely record of the relationship between technological advance, labour and poverty. With th...

Nexus hits an object in space, sending him crashing into the nearest planet.To make matters worse, the planet serves as a prison to a nearby world. With the wrong sun in the sky, Nexus is unable to use his powers—so he'll have to rely on his intelligence and survival skills if he wants to escape and see his family again.Nexus returns with a new graphic novel from the mind of Mike Baron, with art by Richard Bonk!

Our world is powered by creative people. And the good news is: you're one of them!This book is here to show you how to use your creative superpowers to solve tricky problems and to love what you make in life. Inside, you'll find pages exploding with awesome, out-of-the-box jobs that you've probably never even heard of. Plus, loads of cool exercises to explore your own creativity through different lenses.Want to carve giant statues for movies? Create jokes f...

Toxic: An Incomplete Memoir invites readers into a candid exploration of one man's complex journey through life's turbulent relationships and personal trials. Written with unfiltered honesty, this memoir touches on the raw realities of love, loss, and self-discovery. Each chapter reflects on pivotal experiences that shaped him, offering insights into his search for purpose and meaning amid the ups and downs. Both relatable and thought-provoking, this memoir paints a portrait of resilience ...

The Last Gargoyle is a short story that is long on meaning. Difficult issues, that some shy away from, are confronted in this story. Alcoholism leads to poor decisions and nobody seems to know what to do about it. Nobody, that is, until one man steps forward to put an end to the heartbreak. The author is a former police officer who has been the recipient of numerous awards.

Born in 1894 in Greer County, Texas—which became part of Oklahoma Territory two years later—Ike Rude would go on to have one of the most remarkable rodeo careers ever recorded. His storied life would include a performance for the Queen of England; acquaintances with the likes of Will Rogers, Gene Autry, and Slim Pickens; multiple world titles; and the near-miss of a championship bid in roping—at age 77.Along the way, he worked for some of the most famous ranches in the west, such a...

Nexus is back--and this time the galactic judge, jury, and executioner is stalking history's most dangerous killer--Clayborn--across time itself! But when justice comes at an enormous personal cost to Nexus himself, can the Merc's chosen champion still do what's right?Collecting Nexus: Into the Past, Nexus: Bad Moon Rising, Nexus: Infestation, and Nexus: The Insect Under the Stone from Dark Horse Presents #12-#15, #23-#26 and #29-#34!

When Horatio Hellpop resigns as Nexus, the mantle of cosmic executioner falls to the vengeful and dangerous Loomis sisters. It isn't long before the amazing power that accompanies the office begins to corrupt Stacy and Michana Loomis, and the nigh-omnipotent Merk must supplant them with a new, nobler host! Collects issues #53–#65 of Nexus volume 2 and issues #2–#4 of The Next Nexus!* Features early work from Adam Hughes, Peter David, and Phil Hester!* Over...

If you could change the world, what would you do? On the occasion of my 55th birthday, I resolved to write my druthers. I’ve always been a “change the world” kind of guy. At 55, I’m finally ready to stop beating my head against the wall, or at least do it with far less regularity. Instead I have decided to work on the perfect plan, from my perspective of course. But then who else’s perspective could I write from? If America worked the way it is supposed to work, then my plan, my opinion, s...

There are those who rationalize away reality and then there is Curt Rude. He has followed-up a decorated career policing the mean streets of America and now writes award winning stories. Real monsters, of human origin, such as: PTSD, sexual misadventures, racism, homophobic and misogynist behavior are featured in his work.