Every Indiana Hoosiers fan has a bucket list of activities to take part in at some point in their lives. But even the most die-hard fans haven't done everything there is to experience in and around Bloomington, Indiana. From visiting the campus to copying Keith Smart's jump shot to win the 1987 national championship, author Terry Hutchens and Bill Murphy provide ideas, recommendations, and insider tips for must-see places and can't-miss activities near the Assembly Hall. But not every expe...

Humanus Rex is the concluding volume of The Ant Matrix Series, a philosophical exploration of moral science and dimensional alignment. The book examines how belief, action, environment, mindset, and identity shape human development—and what happens when these dimensions are brought into full alignment. At its core is the idea of the "Human King," not as a ruler over others but as the sovereign of the self. It proposes that fulfillment and stability emerge when individuals take responsibili...

Belief is Volume Three of The Ant Matrix Series—a profound exploration of how conviction, perception, and choice shape human life. It challenges readers to look beyond ideology, to question why they think what they think, and to rediscover the moral foundations that unite us all. Blending philosophy, psychology, science, history, sociology, religion, and cosmic understanding, Belief examines how thought evolves within individuals and civilizations—and how awareness and empathy can transfor...

The year was 1992 and, Leon Carter, started on a, first time, international holiday.He is involved in the hijacking of the aircraft that he is on and he becomes one of three hostages. The three spend some time in a Tamil Tiger stronghold as prisoners. Leon manages an escape and to gain some help from Sri Lankan locals. In turn he helps them to rid their community of local thugs. His new friends get him stowed away on a ship. He helps the crew overcome pirates and this puts him in fa...

When 12 year old Tom's Dad lost his job, he didn't realize it would lead to the greatest adventure of his life!To get over his Dad's depression, they took a holiday to the seaside. It was there he met Trevor and got to work on and ride the best Ferris Wheel in the World, that was built out on the Pier spinning above the waves.Unfortunately, the Sea was a dying polluted soup, caused the corrupt local council who were disposing of the town's rubbish and industrial wastes by f...

This is Volume Two of The Ant Matrix Series, a tetralogy that navigates the intricate landscape of moral science, serving both as an analysis of moral philosophy and a prequel to personal development. This installment challenges conventional methods and encourages a deep reflection on our ethical understanding. Questioning the assumptions of all perspectives, diving into passiveness, trust, and the consequences of detachment from social struggles. Here, we explore the notion that we can ac...

In 2001, the author and her husband traveled to Romania to adopt their two-year old son. Upon arrival, they received the shocking news that he had a twin sister with special needs living at the same orphanage. Legends of the Twins Cirpaci describes their frantic three-year effort to adopt her and reunite her with her brother, all in the midst of Romania's moratorium on intercountry adoption as the country attempted to join the European Union. The book also recounts the deleterious impact o...

What if personal growth didn't have to feel overwhelming? What if meaningful change could begin with something smaller, simpler, and more realistic? UP Everyday was written for people navigating real life, real struggles, real responsibilities, and the ongoing desire to become something better without pretending to have everything figured out. Built around fifty-five short reflections called "UPs," this book offers approachable insights and practical perspective shifts designed to help rea...

This book is about self-knowledge. The first of four in The Ant Matrix Series. A series that puts forth the questions of moral science. The ethics that, when followed, govern our thoughts and societies. How we interact with ourselves, each other, and the world. The application of values and social reaction to the lack thereof. A prequel to personal development. As humans have evolved, some have not been very graceful in evolving with it. While others have been a victim of poor teachings an...

"A surprising tale of success by medical science confronted with a nearly insurmountable disorder. Well-rounded, powerful, and inspirational."— Kirkus ReviewsIn the vein of Manic and Girl, Interrupted, and the popular stories of Oliver Sacks, Life in Rewind is the captivating true story of promising young athlete Ed Zine's sudden descent into severe mental illness, and the brilliant Harvard doctor, Michael A. Jenike, who broke through t...

Stories of the archetypal Trickster from Michael Cadnum, Charles de Lint, Patricia A. McKillip, Jeffrey Ford, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, and others.World Fantasy Award FinalistThe mythic Trickster is both good and bad, wise and witless, sacred and profane. He appears in many different guises in world mythology, taking the form of a god in Greek legend; a coyote, raven, or rabbit in Native American lore; a meddlesome faery in English folktales; a la...

Now in a completely updated, full-color edition, this leading textbook has been thoroughly revised to reflect the sweeping economic, social, and political changes the past decade has brought to Europe and to incorporate new research and teaching approaches in regional geography. The authors have especially expanded their discussion of climate change and other environmental challenges facing Europe; migration and the rise of right-wing populist movements; and Brexit and other issues facing ...