“Thérèse has been such a presence in my adult life—it is as if I have known her personally; she is as real and alive to me as my lifelong friends... I’ve identified three gifts that Thérèse has given me, which I would like to offer in this book to everyone seeking to find more meaning in their faith and their journey to find God.” --Patrick AhernTransformation in our lives happens when we live with the confidence that "God is nothing but mercy and love.” In this in...

As Saint Therese lay dying in the Carmel of Lisieux, she overheard a conversation that amused her. Outside her window, two nuns were discussing what they could write in her obituary that could possibly be of any interest, since the twenty-four-year-old nun had never done anything worth noting. Therese was pleased, for she had always kept a low profile. With the posthumous publication of her spiritual autobiography in 1898, however, that low profile would vanish instantly. She became one of...

More Alternative Truths is an exploration of the potential consequences of today’s politics in our daily lives. More than our individual lives, but our American identity.This exploration defines this anthology. So many of the stories ask what has America become? What will it be in the future? Will it devolve into a Russian style oligarchy, or will we rise to the challenge and use our hearts, our minds and our votes to return to a rational democracy, of, by, and for the people. No o...

Living through trauma and forced to make a terrible choice, Billy resolves violence as being the answer to all his problems. As he travels further down a darkened path, Billy’s friends and octopus will do all they can to lead him back into the light.A story of youth, growing up, and learning life isn’t always easy, How to Be an Octopus is a lesson in not just getting the correct answer, but being the answer.About the AuthorMr. Patrick Armstrong Ahern is a passionate a...

New Author and collections. A deluxe edition of super-charged, original and classic short stories. Dystopia, Post-Apocalypse, time travel, robots and more this brilliant collection brings together the best of today's writers (many stories previously unpublished), with an eclectic range of science fiction masters including H. Rider Haggard, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Philip Frances Nowlan, Edward Page Mitchell and Jack London. An eclectic collection of SF adventure tales.New, contemporary...

This book is a practical, faith-driven guide to investing and financial planning for everyday people. Written by veteran advisor Sean Castle, this book strips away Wall Street jargon and media panic to reveal simple, time-tested principles anyone can follow. With relatable stories, biblical insights, and clear explanations, Castle teaches readers how to start investing, manage risk, diversify portfolios, and prepare for retirement. More than just financial advice, the book emphasizes stewa...

EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC licence. It is critical that the wellbeing of society is systematically tracked by indicators that not only give an accurate picture of human life today but also provide a window into the future for all of us.This book presents impactful findings from international longitudinal studies that respond to the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 commitment to “leave no-one behind”. Contributors explore a wide range and complexity of pressing gl...

There is no shortage of books on Therese of Lisieux. Many have written about the "Little Flower," her special spirituality but Conversations with Therese of Lisieux presents St. Therese in a different way. This book allows Therese to speak for herself — to sing, pray, and explain in her own words the great spiritual ideas that illuminated her life.Paperback