My book is a collection of emails I have sent and received over the past fifty years and jokes I have told, heard, and made up. These are humorous, serious, stupid, and maybe soul-searching. Enjoy!

In "Aeolus: The Future of the Flying Machine," Oliver Stewart presents a compelling vision of aviation's potential by drawing an analogy between aeroplanes and maritime vessels, framing flying machines as the sky's sailing ships. Stewart delves into the importance of precise aeronautical terminology, dispelling common misunderstandings about terms like "wing" and "airscrew." He advocates for a practical rather than fantastical approach to aviation advancements, emphasizing the crucial role...

The novel follows the journey of the protagonist, who finds himself drawn to the charm and beauty of Villa Elsa. As he becomes entangled in the lives of its inhabitants, he uncovers secrets and confronts his own demons. Through a series of encounters and revelations, the characters grapple with their pasts and search for meaning and belonging in the present."Villa Elsa" is praised for its evocative prose, vivid descriptions, and richly drawn characters. It transports readers to the sun-dre...

Significant changes are affecting coastlines around the world due to economic pressures and climate change. This book addresses the social, cultural and political context of the process of managed coastal realignment, the strategic abandonment of the coast, as a means of coping with these changes.With a specific focus on the Blackwater Estuary in Essex, Stuart Oliver analyses the cultural and social implications of managed retreat and proposes managed realignment as a practical way...

Amidst the ruins of a broken empire, a new warlord rises to power. The worlds in his path call for help...and the United Planets Alliance answers.The Kenmiri Empire has fallen, broken against the might of the Vesheron rebels and the United Planets Space Force. The alliance between the Vesheron and the UPSF has collapsed in turn, leaving the former empire as worlds without governance or leaders.Amidst the chaos, the UPSF has launched a valiant effort to reac...

Ten thousand stars, once chained, taste freedom. An eternal empire, once undefeated, falls to pieces. An alliance, once united, now lacks a common foe. War was hard enough. Peace may be impossible.For 17 years, Colonel Henry Wong and the United Planets Space Force have fought the Kenmiri Empire. They drove the alien overlords back from humanity's borders into their own stars and found allies among the Kenmiri's slaves and subjects.Now the war is over. A gre...

“So the man went away and began to proclaim throughout the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was amazed.” (Mark 5:20)A.W. Tozer wrote his classic, The Pursuit of God, on an overnight train but the technology did not exist to be able to publish it by the time the train arrived at its destination the next morning. But in today’s world, you can. It’s not just books. In only a matter of minutes, you can set up a blog or launch a podcast. Those are just so...

Christian men are uniquely called by God to fulfill two important roles: Lead their families and lead the church. How this is achieved is also unique: A delicate balance of being a bold leader and a humble servant, with love for God and others at the heart of it all. Written for Christian men in every culture and filled with biblical examples and reasoning, Russo offers twelve practical ways for Christian men to LOVE, LEAD, SERVE.

Ask a hundred people on the street what they’re going through in life right now and you’ll hear it all. Rich or poor, everyone is struggling with something. Even on the world stage, hope is in short supply.Two thousand years ago Jesus Christ changed the world. The story of His life, death, and resurrection has been told worldwide ever since.Millions, even billions, of people from all walks of life have felt the effects of His life and ministry. Yet, ironically the vast majority of ...

In early May 1863, the Army of the Potomac was at the height of its power as it bore down on Robert E. Lees Army of Northern Virginia near Fredericksburg, where the Confederates had defeated the Union the previous December. Although heavily outnumbered, Lees army persevered and went on to win the Battle of Chancellorsville, perhaps its most impressive tactical victory. The battle is famous for Lees decision to split his army in the face of the Army of the Potomac, despite being outnumbered, h...

Hungarian composer Franz Liszt (1811–1886) was an anomaly. A virtuoso pianist and electrifying showman, he toured extensively throughout the European continent, bringing sold-out audiences to states of ecstasy while courting scandal with his frequent womanizing. Drawing on new, highly revealing documentary sources, including a veritable treasure trove of previously unexamined material on Liszt’s Weimar years, best-selling author Oliver Hilmes shines a spotlight on the extraordinary life an...