You probably know a lot of Bible stories: Joseph and his coat, David and Goliath, Daniel and the lions, Jesus walking on water. These get mentioned everywhere from popular literature to your local church.But there are other stories in the Bible that preachers and Sunday school teachers tend to skip over because . . . well . . . because they seem crazy—the kind of stories that make us change the subject quickly when children bring them up, because we don’t know why they’re in the Bi...

On placing before the public this account of my escape from Germany and some episodes from my life in two prison camps, I feel that I must make clear that it was only due to the fact that I had two definite supplementary objects to attain, that I succeeded in making myself launch out in the following pages.

He thought he'd be better at this Christianity thing by now.All his life, John Alan Turner has wanted to be different, to be better than who he is, to improve. Instead, he helped plant a church that folded within a year. He got divorced. He was diagnosed with depression. His car was rear-ended and totaled, which left him with life-altering injuries. It seemed like the harder he pushed to become the person he was supposed to be, the farther away it fled. And now, here he is after all...

The suburbs - where curtains twitch, barbeques smoke and lawns are mowed. Appearance is everything. How far will people go to protect their image? Go into debt, extend their credit or stretch the truth a little? How about concealing a crime?All Charlie needed was a cleaner for his bungalow. A chance meeting would appear to have solved his problem. However one can never tell what may happen behind the double glazing?

Al White has little patience with losers. They make him sick, and he seems to be surrounded by them. But he can handle anything. He has his whole future planned. He's headed for success and the good life, and everything seems to be going his way.But, there are a few drawbacks. It's 1979, and the economy economy is in worse shape since The Great Depression. And maybe he does have to work nights as an orderly in an insane asylum while taking a full load of classes during the day. And...

13 Days: The Chronicle of an Escape from a German Prison by John Alan Lyde Caunter is a gripping, first-hand account of the author's daring escape from a German prison camp during World War I. The book recounts the 13 days that Caunter, a British soldier, spent in a German prison and his audacious attempt to escape. Through a detailed and suspenseful narrative, the author provides an inside look at the harsh conditions of captivity, as well as the ingenuity, determination, and courage requ...

Prison Breaks: 13 Books of Prisoner-of-War Narratives is an enthralling compendium that explores the indomitable spirit of individuals caught in the harrowing circumstances of war imprisonment. This anthology masterfully weaves together diverse literary styles, from gripping adventures and intense psychological struggles to poignant reflections on humanity and survival. Through its rich tapestry of narratives, the collection offers a panoramic view of the resilience and innovation exhibite...

**If you loved Marvel's "The Punisher" Denzel Washington in "The Equalizer" or Charles Bronson in the timeless eye for an eye cult classic movie "Death Wish" then RETRIBUTION is a must read.**This book is a tale of justice and vengeance about John Stanic, who was a highly decorated member of the first Army Ranger battalion during WWII. He is now ninety years old and spending his last remaining days at a nursing facility in Pennsylvania, and recounting his complex past to a young priest. On...

In "13 Days: The Chronicle of an Escape from a German Prison," John Alan Lyde Caunter delves into the harrowing reality of captivity during World War I. Written with incisive clarity and vivid detail, this memoir captures the psychological and physical challenges faced by prisoners, while immersing readers in the tense atmosphere of wartime Europe. Caunter'Äôs literature reflects a blend of personal narrative and historical chronicle, creating a compelling account of resilience, ingenuity,...

My newest book "Why I Hunt and Fish" documents my journey from a young boy growing up in the country and first realizing what a joy it was to spend my time outdoors, to recent years enjoying the blessings and bounty that a life spent in the woods and on the water has afforded me.If you or someone you know has a deep appreciation for all the intangibles that can be realized by spending a quiet day on a trout stream, sharing a remote deer camp with friends, or simply...

RETRIBUTION is a surreal and very thought provoking love story about how fate or even divinity can bring two people together despite all odds. It is a multi-layered tale about John Stanic, who was a highly decorated member of the first Army Ranger battalion during WWII. He is now ninety years old and spending his last remaining days at a nursing facility in Pennsylvania, and recounting his complex life to a young priest. On the surface, John is a dying, reclusive and vulgar old man who shu...

If you, as a child, have ever watched a bobber floating on a farm pond during a bluebird summer day, or learned to appreciate quiet hours sitting silently in the woods on beautiful fall afternoon, or ever shared a week with friends at a remote cabin deep in the mountains on deer season, this book will help shed a little light on why you and I are hunters and fishermen. However, above all, hopefully it will help rekindle all of those precious memories of days gone by that we all cherish.