Mary Ann or Ginger

Mary Ann or Ginger
The Dilemma in Every Man’s Life and How to Deal with It
By Barry Rothman

Published: 12/17/2012
Format: E-Book (available as ePub, Mobi, and PDF files)
Pages: 148
ISBN: 978-1-93890-813-2
Print Type: B/W

Overview:

Mary Ann or Ginger? Tonya or Lara? Betty or Veronica?

For boys on their way to manhood or for men on their way back to boyhood, such complex choices in women have for centuries caused men to scratch their heads and wonder who is better: the bad girl, the good girl, or a mix of both? In his entertaining memoir, professed admirer of bad girls, Barry Rothman, recounts his romantic adventures over the past fifty years while exploring both the humorous and serious sides of relationships and sharing words of wisdom along the way.

Rothman was five when he had his first serious brush with a member of the opposite sex. After he kissed a girl’s hand in the kindergarten cloakroom one day, he caused a scandal of great proportions. More importantly, however, he purposely propelled himself into the complex world of male-female interactions. From the stripper to the scary geisha and from the street urchin to a string of ballet dancers, Rothman unveils all the secrets of his lengthy and fervent journey to find a soul mate.

Mary Ann or Ginger reveals an inside glimpse of one man’s foray into the often complex world of dating as he alluringly reflects on his amorous choices.

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A Star to Sail Her By

A Star to Sail Her By
A Five-Year Odyssey of Adventure and Growth at Sea
By Alex Ellison

Published: 12/27/2012
Format: E-Book (available as ePub, Mobi, and PDF files) What's This
Pages: 252
ISBN: 978-1-93890-827-9
Print Type: B/W

Overview:

In 2003, casting their fortunes—and their lives—to the wind, the Ellison family embarked on what they thought would be a one-year voyage on their forty-seven-foot sloop, Promise. Five years and more than 25,000 nautical miles later, the family of four returned to the United States and dry land.

In this memoir, author Alex Ellison chronicles his family’s adventures on the seas. Culled from a detailed daily journal that Ellison began keeping at the onset of the voyage when he was just eight years old, A Star to Sail Her By reveals his transition from enthusiastic child to capable sailor and reflective young adult. He learned two important lessons as they traveled from port to port: not everything always works the way it should, and change is really the only thing you can count on.

“A Top 5 Book Pick” —Yachting Magazine

“A Star to Sail Her By is sure to entertain and inspire people who dream of adventure.”
—Jennifer Castle, editor, PBSkids

“Ellison’s earnest, genuine style is reminiscent of Robin Graham’s in Dove. In crafting a twenty-first century bildungsroman at sea, with a tender family spin, he’ll leave you positively envious.”
—Richard King, PhD, professor of literature of the sea, Williams College

“A terrific tale of an unbelievable upbringing.”
—Clint Grantberry, KLIF, Dallas, TX

“In and of itself, this memoir of a 25,000–nautical mile voyage is informative, entertaining, and eye-opening. That a high school student wrote it is astounding.”
—Meredith Laitos, editor, SAIL

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The Holocaust, the Church, and the Law of Unintended Consequences

The Holocaust, the Church, and the Law of Unintended Consequences
How Christian Anti-Judaism Spawned Nazi Anti-Semitism
By Anthony J. Sciolino

Published: 12/28/2012
Format: Perfect Bound Softcover(B/W)
Pages: 270
Size: 6x9
ISBN: 978-1-47596-286-4
Print Type: B/W

Overview:

The image of Jews as “God-killers” and their refusal to convert to Christianity has fueled a long tradition of Christian intolerance, hatred, and violence. It is no surprise, then, that when Adolf Hitler advocated the elimination of Jews, he found willing allies within the Catholic Church and Christianity itself.

In this study, author Anthony J. Sciolino, himself a Catholic, cuts into the heart of why the Catholic Church and Christianity as a whole failed to stop the Holocaust. He demonstrates that Nazism’s racial anti-Semitism was rooted in Christian anti-Judaism. While tens of thousands of Christians risked their lives to save Jews, many more—including some members of the hierarchy—aided Hitler’s campaign with their silence or their participation.

Sciolino’s solid research and comprehensive interpretation provide a cogent and powerful analysis of Christian doctrine and church history to help answer the question of what went wrong. He suggests that Christian tradition and teaching systematically excluded Jews from “the circle of Christian concern” and thus led to the tragedy of the Holocaust.

From the origins of anti-Judaism and anti-Semitism and the controversial position of Pope Pius XII to the Catholic Church’s current endeavors to hold itself accountable for their role, The Holocaust, the Church, and the Law of Unintended Consequences offers a vital examination of one of history’s most disturbing issues.

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Dynamic Urban Design

Dynamic Urban Design
A Handbook for Creating Sustainable Communities Worldwide
By Michael A. von Hausen

Published: 12/28/2012
Format: Perfect Bound Softcover(B/W)
Pages: 536
Size: 6x9
ISBN: 978-1-47594-989-6
Print Type: B/W

Overview:

Advance Praise for Dynamic Urban Design

“Finally, in one book a complete guide to the theory, practice, and potential of urban design by one of Canada’s preeminent urban designers.”

—David R. Witty, former dean, School of Architecture, University of Manitoba, Canada

“Michael von Hausen has given us a clear and hopeful path to the creation of a sustainable urbanism, one that will be inspiring and instructive to practitioners, students, and all those who are focused on the most fundamental issue of our time.”

—Jim Adams, architect and principal, McCann Adams Studio, Austin, Texas

“Dynamic Urban Design establishes Michael von Hausen as a sustainable urban design authority. Sharing insights taken from six millennia … von Hausen articulates a clearly understandable and masterfully illustrated process.”

—Kevin Harris, architect and principal, Kevin Harris Architect, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Whether we are practicing urban designers or interested citizens, virtually all of us want to live in communities that are safe, attractive, and healthy. Yet our good intentions face conflicting goals. How are we going to improve community health, reduce crime, and improve mobility in cities while at the same time expanding our cities to accommodate growth? How are we going to do all this with seemingly limited financial resources? How do we do more with less, live within our means, and still create a higher quality of life? The list of challenges is almost endless. Urban design is emerging as a critical interface that brings various professions together to address these challenges and improve our communities.

For future human survival and quality of life, the world needs a more inclusive, rigorous, socially inspired, and comprehensive urban design model integrated with sustainable development. This book delivers that model—a reference guide for doing it right.

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And God Said, “Let’s Babel”

And God Said, “Let’s Babel”
The Bible as Cross-Cultural Communication
By Philip McCarty

Published: 1/2/2013
Format: Perfect Bound Softcover(B/W)
Pages: 136
Size: 6x9
ISBN: 978-1-47596-558-2
Print Type: B/W

Overview:

While the ideal method of interpreting the Bible stirs great debate among theologians, seminarians, and intellectuals, average people living in a multicultural world are typically not very concerned with these debates; they just want to know how to understand the Bible. Led by the belief that God desires to communicate with each group in a culturally relevant and understandable way, author Philip McCarty offers a unique perspective as he examines the Bible as a cross-cultural text designed to speak to all people.

McCarty, who earned degrees in Bible, religious education in pastoral studies, and Christian thought, begins with an in-depth analysis of the Bible and the role that translations play in communicating to multiple cultures. As he moves into a careful examination of the basics of hermeneutics and the ways in which God communicates with humans, McCarty encourages students of Scripture to ask the right questions and obtain the right answers. Finally, McCarty discusses why the Bible continues to be a pillar of the church community’s culture and how its scripture connects to each individual.

And God Said, “Let’s Babel” offers valuable insight into why the Bible is a cross-cultural document, how that affects the church as a whole, and what all this knowledge means to spiritual seekers around the world.

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Missing

Missing
A Folly Beach Mystery
By Bill Noel

Published: 1/3/2013
Format: Perfect Bound Softcover(B/W)
Pages: 268
Size: 6x9
ISBN: 978-1-47595-667-2
Print Type: B/W

Overview:

Sixty-year-old retiree Chris Landrum has simple needs: stay healthy, avoid sunburns, and steer clear of vacationers on the small South Carolina island where he hopes to live out his remaining years. But when local teenager Samuel Perkins pulls Chris aside and tells him he just witnessed the kidnapping of a beauty queen right off Folly Beach, Chris wonders if his hopes for a peaceful retirement have just disappeared with the sunset.

While Chris and his close friend, Charles—a faux detective—contemplate whether Samuel actually witnessed a horrific crime, dead bodies begin appearing on Folly Beach. But with trouble brewing within the ranks of the police department and a newly elected mayor nurturing a vendetta against Chris, the two men have their work cut out for them as they launch their own investigation. As the body count rises and the list of suspects increases, Charles suddenly becomes the target for a serial killer intent on eliminating anyone who gets in his way.

In this new installment in the Folly Beach mystery series, Chris and Charles must rely on help from a few eclectic acquaintances in order to solve the murders before a coldblooded murderer strikes again.

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The Prayer Manifesto for the Globally Conscious

The Prayer Manifesto for the Globally Conscious
How to Develop a Heart to Pray for Others
By Lischa T. Brooks

Published: 1/3/2013
Format: Perfect Bound Softcover(B/W)
Pages: 142
Size: 6x9
ISBN: 978-1-47596-504-9
Print Type: B/W

Overview:

Our willingness and faithfulness to pray for others is the hallmark of an effective prayer life. Sometimes our prayers are hindered because we focus only on our needs or requests. But the church has been commissioned to make disciples of all nations, and it is the responsibility of each member to pray for others in our world.

Well-organized and inspirational, The Prayer Manifesto for the Globally Conscious explores the importance of having a heart to pray for God’s people across the world by denying ourselves and taking up our cross to follow God. Author Lischa T. Brooks uses scriptural examples and humorous, personal stories to illustrate how to develop an effective personal prayer life and focus on our responsibility to pray for others.

In addition to finding a deeper purpose and understanding of prayer principles, you can learn how to:

•begin your prayer with worship;
•conduct an examination of your attitudes and actions;
•pray with the Word of God;
•take time to listen to the Father;
•establish prayer partners; and
•connect with a local church body.

Establishing a life of prayer requires more than just passion and desire; it involves a commitment to applying the principles outlined in the Word of God every day. Develop a rich prayer life committed to God with The Prayer Manifesto for the Globally Conscious.

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People Training for Good Dogs

People Training for Good Dogs
What Breeders Don’t Tell You and Trainers Don’t Teach
By Melissa Berryman

Published: 4/1/2013
Format: E-Book (available as ePub, Mobi, and PDF files) What's This
Pages: 252
ISBN: 978-1-93890-831-6
Print Type: B/W

Overview:

Imagine your reaction if your child’s friend grabs the remote control of the TV you are watching and changes the channel—and then later, does it again. We instantly recognize this behavior as wrong and correct it. When humans break dog rules and they correct us, we ignore our insubordinate actions and default to “blaming the dog.”

Former animal officer Melissa Berryman has witnessed how devastating the effects society’s entrenched beliefs regarding dog behavior and temperament can be—that good behavior can be purchased, that an owner’s handling ability doesn’t matter, that human behavior and the situations in which the dog is placed are insignificant. Berryman shows how analyzing situations and contexts can stop the cycle of preventable incidents.

Written with humor and compassion, People Training for Good Dogs offers insight into the impact that human behavior and understanding have on our relationships with dogs. By working with core canine social and behavioral drives, Berryman provides owners with sound techniques that focus on safety and can help protect their liability in today’s world.

“This is the new Bible for all dog owners. … It will truly help you have the best relationship with yours and all dogs!”
—Katie Riopel, dog trainer and host of Katie K9

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The Boomerang Effect

The Boomerang Effect
How You Can Take Charge of Your Life
By Nicola Bird, PhD

Published: 4/2/2013
Format: Perfect Bound Softcover(B/W)
Pages: 126
Size: 6x9
ISBN: 978-1-93890-838-5
Print Type: B/W

Overview:

Do you wrestle with confused feelings, negative thoughts, and issues in your relationships, or notice that the same problems recur over and over in your life? You can free yourself from what psychotherapist Dr. Nicola Bird calls “the boomerang effect.” It is possible to gain control and change unhealthy patterns to generate harmony in your life. By using a five-minute formula, you can empower yourself and revolutionize your life in positive ways. You can avoid stress and problems by using Dr. Bird’s transformational method, one that has already liberated many people from personal struggles. Her proven self-empowerment formula can help you take charge of your life and create positive change. In this guidebook, you’ll discover how to deal with the unavoidable and unpredictable obstacles; battle insecurities that impede personal growth; and manage the fighter, hider, and runner within. Managing perception can help you change your life. This self-empowerment guide allows you to begin a journey that opens up new possibilities in life. Equip yourself with the tools you need to take charge of your life and avoid The Boomerang Effect.

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Train of Consequences

Train of Consequences
By Tom Jarvis

Published: 4/4/2013
Format: Perfect Bound Softcover(B/W)
Pages: 214
Size: 6x9
ISBN: 978-1-93890-836-1
Print Type: B/W

Overview:

"Entertaining and heartfelt … thoughtful and empathetic … well worth a read." —Kirkus Reviews It is early 1991, and Shelton Cole has just turned thirteen. Barely surviving the aftermath of a car accident that has killed not only his brother but also his parents’ marriage, Shelton is thrilled when he becomes instant chums with Richie Kemp, a transplant from New York who has moved to New Hampshire with his mother to escape the stigma of his father’s imprisonment. But after Richie’s mother marries a man who revels in abusing Richie, the two troubled teenagers decide to embark on a journey that will change their lives forever. As the two boys begin a life on the run, an old drifter takes them under his wing and introduces Shelton and Richie to an underground society of vagabonds, opening the boys’ eyes to a strange new world and unwittingly setting the course to a horrific chain of events that soon spiral out of control. Seventeen years later, Shelton returns to New Hampshire to fulfill a childhood promise to Richie. As he is flooded with buried memories, Shelton must face the demons of his tragic past before he can move forward. Train of Consequences is a captivating thriller that highlights an unforgettable coming-of-age journey of friendship, misconceptions, and discovery.

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