True stories of dogs rescues by a national organization of volunteer pilots who fly pets to their new forever homes.Since 2008, an unlikely alliance of volunteer pilots and animal rescue enthusiasts has worked together to save thousands of death-row dogs by flying them to safe havens and better lives. Through two dozen accounts of real life animal rescues, Dog Is My Copilot tells the inspiring story of Pilots N Paws, America's most unique and high-flying an...

We have seen recent massive intervention by the United States and its allies in Europe in internal conflict in Bosnia and Kosovo. In Civil Wars and Foreign Powers: Outside Intervention in Intrastate Conflict, Patrick Regan systematically answers the question about the conditions under which third parties intervene in civil conflicts to stop the fighting. It uses data on all civil conflicts since 1945 to identify those conflicts that are amenable to outside interventions and the types of in...

'A moving story of courage and faith in the fire'. BEAR GRYLLSWhat do you do when life falls apart and it feels as if God has left you? How do you keep going when your faith is rocked to the core?Sometimes things get so hard we're not sure where God is - or what he's up to. Patrick was facing pain, illness and loss in his family and community; then a series of excruciating operations took him to the brink - physically, emotionally and spiritually.Wr...

Getting Old Sucks!... But It Beats the Alternative! is the coupon books for those not afraid to complain about their age, but not afraid to laugh about it! We could all use a little break as we get older, and these coupons can be redeemed for a guilt-free nap, the right to not act your age, one-time use of the phrase, "Back in my day . . . ," permission to conceal "six-pack abs" with protective layer of organic "padding," and more. The convenient size and perforated pages also ena...

Forget that overpriced greeting card! These 50 illustrated vouchers are the perfect way to celebrate the 60s. Whether given as a lump sum or doled out like Social Security, they're sure to bring a few good laughs at the joys (and the pains) of getting older. The convenient size and perforated pages enable a gift giver to bestow birthday coupons individually by tucking them into a card, purse, or briefcase. Perfect for birthdays, and a great gift for anytime anyone is dealing with a midlife...

Commemorate the specific milestone of going over the hill with over 50 hilarious coupons in Age is Irrelevant (Until You Hit 40!). Turning the big 4-0 can be stressful, and what better stress-release than a night of guilt-free snoring? Coupons entitle the bearer to have his or her I.D. checked when buying liquor, to borrow the reading glasses of an older or less vain acquaintance, to wear comfortable shoes for one day (fashion be damned), to permanently re-calibrate his or her "ta...

MCTS 70-680: Microsoft Windows 7, Configuring is the perfect study guide to help you pass Microsoft’s MCTS 70-680 exam. It provides coverage and practice questions for every exam topic. The book contains an extensive set of preparation tools, such as quizzes, Exam Alerts, and a practice exam, while the CD provides real-time practice and feedback with two complete sample exams.Covers the critical information you’ll need to know to score higher on your MCTS 70-680 exam!...

Servants of Christ are in the transformation business.This kind of transformation will only happen if we refuse to be seduced by false idols like success, money, fame and security to become the church we were called to be. We need to take ownership of the problems around us and work with people who are suffering in order to find solutions and offer lasting change.In No Ceiling to Hope, Patrick travels the globe to find examples of this change: In Bolivia, h...

According to a recent Gallup Poll, 88% of Americans are dissatisfied with some aspect of their current vocations.* The perfect "and you thought your job was lousy" antidote to Monday-morning blues as well as a humorous pick-me-up for recent graduates searching for that ideal first job.Jammed copier machines, new assignments with unrealistic deadlines, duplication of efforts-if such occurrences constitute another day on the job, Patrick Regan offers solace and amusement by...

'The Bible is way more honest than most churches about the actual levels of pain and confusion in life. That's why we need this book. It's going to provoke ten thousand honest conversations, helping to bring healing, hope and understanding to many who currently suffer in silence.' Pete Greig, Founder of 24-7 Prayer and leader of Emmaus Rd Church, GuildfordIT'S OK NOT TO BE OKHonesty Over Silence seeks to open up conversations around topics ...

AWARD: CRT Christian Life Book of the Year 2024!You probably don't need to be told that the demands of modern living are taking their toll on our wellbeing. You likely feel it.And yet, some of us feel as though we're the only ones who are weary, overwhelmed or anxious so we don't talk about it and try and pretend that it's not happening.The truth is that we're far from alone; we all have days where life feels too much, and ...

Patrick Regan grew up in a nice, quiet, middle-class Christian family. So he got something of a culture shock when he spent two weeks doing a mission in London at the age of 16. Having met people from violent backgrounds and living in cardboard boxes with no food, no money and no security, Patrick prayed a life-changing prayer: that he would see things the way God sees them.Soon Patrick was back in London working in schools in some of the most socially deprived areas, Patrick and h...