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...

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...

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...

Set in 1822, amid the rugged beauty of Derbyshire's Peak District, this thrilling tale follows fifteen‑year‑old twin brothers whose peaceful farm life is upended by forces far older and darker than they could ever imagine. They're never alone in their adventures, joined by extraordinary companions: Jack, a sharp‑tongued magical jackdaw with a will of his own, and Rannoc, a fiercely loyal wolf‑dog with instincts as keen as his courage. Together, this fearless foursome is bound for danger, m...

The Lump recounts my choice to become a doctor, the experiences that molded my surgical career and the startling discovery in 1998 that led to my own mastectomy, chemotherapy, mammograms, and hot flashes. Not unusual for a woman, but very much so for a gynecologist.My story is told with humor and honesty from my very unique perspective as a male, a gynecologist, and a breast cancer patient. As a male physician saddled with a distinctly female disease, my experience was as unique and humoro...

A dog is the perfect companion for any family. This book is the perfect companion for any child who truly enjoys listening to or reading about the adventures of a lovable pup. Enjoy this cheerful story about a boy and his loyal family labradoodle.

The branch of psychology that studies how physical objects are perceived by subjects is known as psychophysics. A feature of the experimental design is that the experimenter presents objectively measurable objects that are imperfectly perceived by subjects. The responses are stochastic in that a subject might respond differently in otherwise identical situations. These stochastic choices can be compared to the objectively measurable properties. This Element offers a brief introduction to t...

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...

Successful salesman John Alan Rosser recalls a life on the road - and multiple house moves as a result - in his poignant memoirs, remembering the people and places who have played a part in his life, none moreso than his loving wife Sylvia. Together, they did it their way.

This book is about three brothers, each of whom has a mental illness. It provides insight into the thinking and behavior of mental patients and some of the difficulties they encounter, such as employment, relationships, oppressive environments, and finding the right medication. The book offers spiritual principles, which help patients cope with daily life, along with therapy and medication.