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Freedom Flight: A True Account of the Cold War's Greatest Escape
by Frank IszakA riveting account of a daring escape from Communist Hungary in a twin-engine plane: &“I couldn&’t put it down&” —San Diego Union-Tribune. On the rainy afternoon of Friday, July 13, 1956, seven desperate young people boarded a twin engine DC-3 in the People&’s Republic of Hungary, with the intention of diverting it to West Germany. They had no weapons, no map, and no idea whether the plane carried enough fuel to get them there. They would have to brave the gun of the security officer on board, the wild maneuvers of the pilot, the Russian MiG fighters in hot pursuit, and a harrowing flight over the stormy Alps, without navigation. Failure would mean certain death. And a spectacular escape from tyranny was born . . .
Dare to Believe Again: Boldly Live Out Your God-Given Dreams
by Kathleen HardawayBe the person who doesn&’t just dream dreams, but actually lives them! Everyone has a dream, but far too many settle for the status quo. Death to a dream can cause death to the life you were possibly meant to live—but it&’s never too late to begin again and dare to believe again. Dare to Believe Again will give you step-by-step guidelines for living an audacious, adventurous life when abandoned to God&’s call. It also includes &“The Dream Plan&” guide, powerful life-changing stories, biblical instruction, and challenging questions; it is perfect for individuals or groups. Fan the embers of your dreams into a blazing fire of reality!
Gifts from the Mountain: Simple Truths for Life's Complexities
by Eileen McDargh“Wonderfully profound …. It's as if Thoreau meets Lao Tzu on the trail and we are fortunate enough to overhear their wisdom on what the wilderness has to offer 21st century civilization.”— Jeff Salz, PhD, explorer, adventurer, anthropologist, and author of The Way of AdventureWhether you are a world-weary worker juggling the demands of a hectic life or a seeker of soul-satisfying experiences, this deceptively simple book is your key to refresh, renew, rethink, and recharge. From an unexpectedly arduous backpacking trip, Eileen McDargh discovers truths from the experience. Deep in grime, grit, and grace-filled mornings, she finds insights for business, for relationships, for family, for life, and for the soul.Just as the ocean inspired Anne Morrow Lindbergh's classic, Gifts from the Sea, so too can a mountain become a lyrical metaphor for coping with life's complexities. Whether musing on wild onions or mosquitoes, river crossings or thunderbolts, Eileen shares lessons for understanding the mundane and the magnificent, the difficult and the delightful, the ordinary and the extraordinary. Mountains become a lyrical metaphor for coping with life's complexities. You'll be reminded of what you may already know but have likely forgotten in the tension of time constraints, work worries, and family frustrations. McDargh will jar your memory, evoke new awareness, and spur you to action. Each two-page spread features a full-color watercolor painting illuminating these concise, graceful reflections. Gifts from the Mountain helps us pay attention to the process of life and to take joy in the journey.
Baghdad Burning II: More Girl Blog from Iraq (Women Writing The Middle East Ser.)
by RiverbendRiverbend, the young Iraqi woman whose &“articulate, even poetic prose packs an emotional punch,&” continues her blog from her hometown of Baghdad (The New York Times). Riverbend, the pseudonymous recipient of a Lettre Ulysses Award for the Art of Literary Reportage, continues her chronicle of daily life in occupied Baghdad. Drawn from her popular blog, this volume spans from October 2004 through March 2006. In her distinctively wry yet urgent prose Riverbend, now 27, tells of life in a middle-class, secular, mixed Shia-Sunni family. She describes the attacks she sees on TV, raids in her neighborhood, fuel shortages, rolling blackouts, and water shortages, all while offering insightful critiques of the Iraqi draft constitution and American Media. Riverbend reveals how, for the first time in her life, she feels lesser due to her gender. Dispelling reductive, media-driven stereotypes, she explains that most Iraqis are tolerant people, prefer secular to religious government, oppose a civil war, and desperately want the occupation to end.
Catch Fire: How to Ignite Your Own Economy
by Douglas Scott NelsonTake control of your life by becoming financially bulletproof with this no-holds-barred guide to money management. A tragic accident in 2002 nearly took Doug Nelson&’s life. Caught in a horrendous gas explosion, he spent six weeks in a coma and nine months rehabilitating from his injuries. But Doug was blessed—he knew that money would not be an issue during that difficult time. He had spent several years prior to the tragedy working toward, and achieving, financial freedom. In Catch Fire, Doug shares his amazing story and provides the simple tools and knowledge that can help you to achieve the same financial peace of mind. Doug debunks numerous money myths and explains how to make money work for rather than against you. His Financial Playbook provides the offensive and defensive strategies necessary to securing your economic future and pursuing your life&’s true purpose. &“Financial freedom is a goal many chase after, but you won't have to chase any longer after reading this book. You will be equipped and on fire to make some serious changes in your financial life.&” —T. Harv Eker, bestselling author of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind
People Wasn't Made to Burn: A True Story of Housing, Race, and Murder in Chicago
by Joe AllenThis story of a grief-stricken man&’s murder of a landlord is &“nothing less than a reinvention of the true crime genre&” (The Nation). In 1947, James Hickman shot and killed the landlord he believed was responsible for a tragic fire that took the lives of four of his children on Chicago&’s West Side. But a vibrant defense campaign, exposing the working poverty and racism that led to his crime, helped win Hickman&’s freedom. With a true-crime writer&’s eye for suspense and a historian&’s depth of knowledge, Joe Allen unearths the compelling story of a campaign that stood up to Jim Crow well before the modern civil rights movement had even begun. Those who witnessed the Great Recession&’s deteriorating housing conditions and accelerating foreclosure crisis will discover a hauntingly similar set of circumstances contributing to the Hickman case—giving this little-remembered story profound relevance in today&’s political atmosphere and the tension surrounding rampant wealth and racial inequality. &“[A] remarkable book . . . a horrific portrait of the inhumane conditions in which blacks were forced to live in post-WWII Chicago.&” —Chicago Tribune
The Haunted Heart of Denver (Haunted America)
by Kevin PharrisThere is no shortage of ghouls and goblins in Colorado&’s Mile High City. Just ask reluctant ghost hunter Kevin Pharris, author of Riding Denver&’s Rails. The Gates of Hell are rumored to lie below a hotel near Denver&’s capitol building, and there are tales of restless spirits of those buried in Cheesman Park. Above the subterranean darkness, the city streets are haunted by the murderous poltergeist of the Capitol Hill Thug. Even the stately mansions of Millionaires&’ Row hide their own secrets, a sad Victorian lady begs for help before vanishing in the Sheedy Mansion, and an eerie face appears on the façade of the Cresswell House. Join tour guide and reluctant ghost hunter Kevin Pharris as he takes a chilling journey through The Haunted Heart of Denver. Includes photos!
Touba and the Meaning of Night: And the Meaning of Night (Women Writing The Middle East Ser.)
by Shahrnush ParsipurAn Iranian woman forges her own path through life in this &“stylishly original contribution to modern feminist literature&” (Publishers Weekly). After her father&’s death, fourteen-year-old Touba takes her family&’s financial security into her own hands by proposing to a fifty-two-year-old relative. But, intimidated by her outspoken nature, Touba&’s husband soon divorces her. When she marries again, it is to a prince with whom she experiences tenderness and physical passion and bears four children—but their relationship sours when he proves unfaithful. Touba is granted a divorce, and as her unconventional life continues, she becomes the matriarch of an ever-changing household of family members and refugees . . . Hailed as &“one of the unsurpassed masterpieces of modern Persian literature&” (Iranian.com), Touba and the Meaning of Night explores the ongoing tensions between rationalism and mysticism, tradition and modernity, male dominance and female will—all from a distinctly Iranian viewpoint. Defying both Western stereotypes of Iranian women and expectations of literary form, this beautiful novel reflects the unique voice of its author as well as an important tradition in Persian women&’s writing. &“Parsipur&’s novel carries the reader on a mystical and emotional odyssey spanning eight decades of Iranian cultural, political, and religious history . . . rewarding and enlightening.&” —Booklist &“A sweeping chronicle of modern Iranian history and a study of the plight of twentieth-century Iranian women . . . [displaying] deft utilization of magic realism and Persian myths . . . rich and well-crafted.&” —Library Journal
Civil War Ghosts of Central Georgia and Savannah (Haunted America)
by Jim MilesThe historic battlefields of central Georgia and Savannah ensure that the state&’s Civil War ghosts shall rise again . . . and again . . . and again . . . The Heartland of Georgia, a vast region stretching from Columbus to Savannah and from the edge of Atlanta to Florida, is home to historic sites of Sherman&’s March to the Sea and Andersonville Civil War Prison. Because of this history, the area is one of the most haunted in the United States. All manner of paranormal phenomena haunt the battlefields, houses, prison sites, and forts throughout this region. Spirits even stalk the streets of Savannah, one of the most haunted cities in the world. Join author and historian Jim Miles as he details the past and present of the ghosts that haunt central Georgia and Savannah. Includes photos! &“He&’s a connoisseur of Georgia&’s paranormal related activity, having both visited nearly every site discussed in his series of Civil War Ghost titles . . . Miles has covered a lot of ground so far from the bustling cities to the small towns seemingly in the middle of nowhere. This daunting task takes an inside look to the culture and stories that those born in Georgia grow up hearing about and connect with.&” —The Red & Black
Civil War Ghosts of North Georgia (Haunted America)
by Jim MilesThe author of Haunted North Georgia stalks the Civil War ghosts that populate the top of the Peach State. Though Georgia was spared the hard hand of war for two years, combat arrived with a vengeance in September 1863 with the Battle of Chickamauga in north Georgia. It was the second largest battle of the Civil War and has become one of America&’s most haunted battlefields, producing a long history of bizarre paranormal events that continue today. From Sherman&’s notorious march to Confederate general James Longstreet&’s continued inhabitance of his postwar home, Georgia is haunted by many of those who fought in America&’s deadliest war. Join author Jim Miles as he details the ghosts that still roam Georgia&’s Civil War battlefields, hospitals, and antebellum homes. Includes photos! &“He&’s a connoisseur of Georgia&’s paranormal related activity, having both visited nearly every site discussed in his series of Civil War Ghost titles . . . Miles has covered a lot of ground so far from the bustling cities to the small towns seemingly in the middle of nowhere. This daunting task takes an inside look to the culture and stories that those born in Georgia grow up hearing about and connect with.&” —The Red & Black
Hitting the Curveballs: How Crisis Can Strengthen and Grow Your Business
by Jay MyersThis inspirational, informative guide offers &“proven and tested practical ideas for growing your business in . . . [a] challenging economic environment&” (Madan Birla, author of FedEx Delivers). Starting a business can be easy—until the economy starts throwing you curve balls. And &“The Great Recession&” was the biggest curve ball in the last 80 years. But while 200,000 small businesses across the country were forced to close their doors, Jay Myers, founder and CEO of Interactive Solutions, Inc., managed to double his revenue—even after losing 80 percent of the company&’s sales team. Myers and his company, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, made a conscious decision in 2007 that they were &“not going to participate in the recession&” and weathered both personal and professional crises to not only strengthen the company but grow ISI&’s business like never before. A storyteller at heart, Myers offers readers plenty of tips and practical advice that any entrepreneur or small business owner can apply. But he also challenges those same entrepreneurs and small business owners to get &“out of their comfort zone&” and embrace creative new strategies, such as employee accountability and second chances, niche marketing, and using your book as your hook. Myers shows small business owners and entrepreneurs how to not only hit the curveballs that are thrown their way, but actually use them to grow their business in times of adversity.
It's Already Inside: Nurturing Your Innate Leadership for Business and Life Success (It's Already Inside Ser.)
by Robert S. MurrayA practical guide to unlocking your innate leadership skills—if you&’re in business &“you should read this book!&” (Jeffrey Hayzlett). Unleash the leader that you already are with this inspirational and innovative guide by executive strategy consultant and internationally-renowned speaker Robert Murray. With the help of this easy-to-use book, you will learn to discover and cultivate the talents you&’ve always had, whether you want to be CEO of a large corporation, lead a sales team, inspire your staff, or just improve your own life. It&’s Already Inside can show you, in practical ways and with real-life examples, how to tap into your innate leadership skills to get the job done, encourage those around you, and bring fulfillment and purpose to your life. You will learn . . . • The difference between managing and leading • How to focus on the solution, not the problem • How to turn-around a business filled with bad attitudes • How to stop wasting time in meetings • And so much more! Packed with personal stories and real-life examples, It&’s Already Inside is &“an engaging and humorous leadership book written by a true business veteran&” and &“a must-read for all emerging leaders&” (Caroline de Voest, CEO, Better Your Best Coaching).
Haunted Carson City (Haunted America)
by Janet JonesJourney through this Nevada town filled with nineteenth-century history—and hauntings. Includes photos! The Kit Carson Trail in Carson City, Nevada, is haunted by history: The footsteps of Abe Curry, the first superintendent of the Nevada City Mint, still echo in the halls of the building. Mark Twain&’s niece, Jennie Clemens, died of a fever when she was nine; her spirit peeks from the upstairs window of the family home and is said to visit the Lone Mountain Cemetery. In the 1800s, V&T Railroad baron Duane Bliss built his home on a burial ground. Today, the house occasionally chimes with laughter and music as spirits gather in the parlor in evening finery . . . Take a walk through Carson City&’s haunted history with author Janet Jones and meet the spirits that linger in the city's historic district. &“Explores 19 legends of haunting in Nevada&’s capital city: Historic mansions; hotels; the Stewart Indian school; the Virginia and Truckee Railroad and more.&” —Reno Gazette-Journal
Absolutely Should-Less: The Secret to Living the Stress-Free Life You Deserve
by Damon L. JacobsLet go of your doubts, fears and worries with this motivational guide for anyone who wants to find true contentment and happiness. Imagine a day in which you wake up, get out of bed, and go about your daily business without a single &“should&” getting in the way of how you feel about yourself, your appearance, other people, or the world around you. Absolutely Should-Less invites you into such a world, offering seven proven steps toward a happier and more peaceful life. If you have ever experienced any stress or sadness from looking in the mirror and telling yourself you should lose weight, make more money, think smarter, look better, or be any different from who you are today, then you are suffering the consequences of devastating &“shoulds&”—and this is just the book for you. It won&’t magically change your life, but it will change your mind—allowing you to appreciate where you are now, know what you truly want, and go after your goals from a place of security, confidence, and clarity.
US Politics in an Age of Uncertainty: Essays on a New Reality
by Mike Davis Sharon Smith Nancy Fraser Deepa Kumar Neil Davidson Kim Moody Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor Charlie Post Elizabeth Schulte Martin Justin Akers Chacón&“This collection contains everything we need to understand the world that gave us Trump, and to arm ourselves for the battles to come&” (Sarah Jaffe, author of Necessary Trouble: Americans in Revolt). The Democratic Party and mainstream liberal organizations have shown themselves to be completely inadequate to address the key questions facing working people today. The corporate-friendly wing of the party, especially in the aftermath of the Great Recession in 2008, has created conditions that led to the Trump phenomenon in the international context of rising right-wing populism. These essays from a wide variety of thinkers delve into topics of economic inequality and exploitation, gender and cultural identity, and how the neglect of the working class by establishment politicians has had consequences that urgently need to be addressed.
No Greater Love (The Pascal Trilogy #1)
by Katherine KingsleyA marriage of convenience turns passionate for an exiled heir and a beautiful seamstress in this charming regency romance in the Pascal trilogy. Exiled to India by his uncle for his scandalous behavior, Nicholas Daventry of Ravenswalk is a devastatingly handsome man of dangerous passions. Now, Nicholas has returned to England to claim his birthright—and exact vengeance on those who have wronged him. Young seamstress Georgia Wells has been warned to stay away from Lady Raven&’s unpredictable nephew. Despite her mistress&’s warnings, Georgia is inexplicably drawn to the man who will soon turn her life upside down. Both know that their marriage is merely a convenience, but as Georgia gets to know the man behind the rumors, she begins to see in Nicholas the kind of man she could truly love . . .
Screwed: The Undeclared War Against the Middle Class—And What We Can Do about It
by Thom HartmannHartmann argues that the middle class is not the natural consequence of a free market based economy, but rather, the intended result of policies put into place to maximize the public good. Unfortunately, he maintains, the American middle class is on its deathbed.
Haunted Kingsport: Ghosts of Tri-City Tennessee (Haunted America)
by Pete DykesFrom a devil cat to a Rebel ghost to the possible resting place of Big Foot—the Kingsport/Johnson City/Bristol region gives up its supernatural secrets. Summon the necessary courage and dare to explore the haunted history of the &“mountain empire.&” Tales of ghostly spirits envelop the northeast Tennessee landscape like a familiar mountain fog. Join Pete Dykes, editor of Kingsport&’s Daily News, as he offers up a collection of spooky local stories and legends from centuries past, including such spine-chilling accounts as the foreboding ghost of Netherland Inn Road, spectral disturbances at the Rotherwood Mansion, devilish felines, ruthless poltergeists in Caney Creek Falls, the tortured cries from fallen Rebel soldiers still heard today and—could bigfoot really be buried in the woods of Big Stone Gap? Includes photos!
Creating a Thriving Business: How to Build an Immensely Profitable Business in 7 Easy Steps
by George HorriganA practical plan for entrepreneurs that &“takes you by the hand and leads you to success as a business owner&” (Jay Conrad Levinson, national-bestselling author of Guerrilla Marketing). Most business owners and leaders have expectations for today, hopes for tomorrow, and dreams for down the road. But how do they get from here to there? Using a systematic, structured methodology build upon George Horrigan&’s experience with over 1,200 businesses over the past seventeen years, Creating a Thriving Business shows business owners, leaders, and managers how to solve real-world problems and get the kind of results they want. With a proven, practical, and comprehensive methodology that is simple to understand, straightforward, easy to implement, and extremely effective, readers can achieve their goals faster, thereby turning today&’s problems into tomorrow&’s promise. Creating a Thriving Business shows, step by step, how to create a successful business by reducing the guesswork, trial and error, and uncertainty associated with trying to beat the competition and increase profitability.
Michigan's Strychnine Saint: The Curious Case of Mrs. Mary McKnight (True Crime Ser.)
by Tobin T. Buhk&“A historically accurate picture of the characters involved in the complicated frontier-era poisoning investigation&” (MLive.com). The spring of 1903 proved disastrous for the Murphy family. On April 22, the infant Ruth Murphy died in her crib. Within an hour, her mother, Gertrude, experienced a violent spasm before she, too, died. Ten days later, John Murphy followed his wife and child to the grave after suffering from a crippling convulsion. While neighbors whispered about a curse and physicians feared a contagious disease, Kalkaska County sheriff John W. Creighton and prosecuting attorney Ernest C. Smith searched for answers. As they probed deeper into the suspicious deaths, they uncovered a wicked web of intrigue. And at the center stood a widow in a black taffeta dress. Includes photos
Haunted Anchor Bay, Michigan (Haunted America)
by Debi ChestnutMeet the ghosts who haunt the shores of Lake St. Clair . . . photos included! Anchor Bay is a haven for ghosts. The small towns that dot the shores of Lake St. Clair, the three Native American reservations, and the remnants of several British and French military encampments in the area all lay claim to supernatural occurrences. The spirit of a state senator&’s son haunted his magnificent mansion just outside New Baltimore before the home was demolished. Mabel Hathaway&’s mysterious death remained unsolved for 140 years, and her ghost continues to stalk Oakwood Cemetery. A deceased sea captain seemingly moves his hidden treasure from beyond the grave when someone gets close to finding it. Local paranormal expert Debi Chestnut delights and frightens with these and other tales of Anchor Bay&’s historic haunts.
Lead More, Control Less: 8 Advanced Leadership Skills That Overturn Convention
by Marvin Weisbord Sandra JanoffUnleash Commitment, Initiative, and InnovationIn their decades of leading groups all over the world, Marvin Weisbord and Sandra Janoff discovered they could get superior results by creating an unconventional approach to leadership. Leaders still need to get everyone aligned around the same goals. But to maximize energy, creativity, and productivity, they gain more by focusing on structure rather than behavior, enabling people to take responsibility and manage themselves. Lead More, Control Less describes eight essential skills for establishing a culture of autonomy and self-leadership. Using examples and case studies, Weisbord and Janoff describe how leaders can share responsibility, defuse group conflicts, show everyone the big picture, and more. With this approach, leaders truly gain more control by giving it up.
Father Neil's Monkeyshines (Bless Me, Father #6)
by Neil BoydAll-new stories featuring the &“wonderful, real, lovable characters&” of St. Jude&’s, in the series that inspired the beloved British sitcom Bless Me, Father (James Herriot). Based on the author&’s real-life experiences as a young clergyman, the five books in the Bless Me, Father series offer a sweet-natured, humorous look at Catholicism in the 1950s. Father Neil&’s adventures at St. Jude&’s parish in London with its raucous congregation full of Irish immigrants proved so popular they were adapted into a long-running British sitcom. Now, in these eleven previously unpublished stories, readers have the opportunity to reacquaint themselves with young Father Neil, the irascible Father Duddleswell, the sharp-tongued housekeeper Mrs. Pring, and more colorful parishioners. A young couple hoping to adopt twins gets more they bargained for; a foundling is abandoned like Moses—in a confessional; an honored infantry sergeant returns from the battlefield physically, emotionally, and spiritually scarred; a modern-thinking new curate creates a distraction by being far too handsome; and an unexpected new addition disrupts St. Jude&’s: Mario the monkey, who can test the patience of a saint. &“Carry on, Father!&” cheers the Dublin Evening Herald. And he does, with the same inspiring heavenly humor that has made Neil Boyd&’s long-running series such &“hilarious and compulsive reading&” (Catholic Herald).
Strategically Suited: Your Secret Edge to Grow Sales and Get New Clients
by Lee HeywardA style expert reveals how clothes can make a difference in our business success—and open up a new world of opportunities. The way people present themselves is a secret sales weapon. It gives them an edge within their industry. And all they have to do to activate that edge is change their clothes. Strategically Suited helps you grow your business or advance your career by making a great first impression—and as a bonus, looking your best can give you a new and powerful confidence. With advice that can work for men or women, and an emphasis on staying true to your own style, longtime image and sales strategist Lee Heyward shows that when you up-level your look, you&’ll feel great, have more fun—and close more business.
The Shocking Story of Helmuth Schmidt: Michigan's Original Lonely Hearts Killer
by Tobin T. BuhkThe author of True Crime: Michigan &“tells the tale of an alleged World War I German spy and love-ad bandit from Royal Oak who killed to cover up his work&” (C&G News). In the fall of 1916, New York housemaid Augusta Steinbach fell in love with a man she met through a matrimonial advertisement in her local newspaper. She traveled to Detroit to marry her correspondent, but in March 1917, she mysteriously disappeared. What began as a routine search for a missing person turned into a baffling case of deception, bigamy, and murder. Follow detectives as they unravel the tangled web spun by Michigan&’s original lonely-hearts killer—a criminal mastermind the Detroit News dubbed &“one of America's master outlaws.&” Includes photos