The gritty combat memoir of a Marine Corps artilleryman and forward observerAs a married man and Stanford graduate student nearing thirty, Christopher Donner would likely have qualified for an exemption from the draft. Like most of his generation,......
A unique, engaging, and encouraging offering of one cancer patient’s hair-loss experience, this book is written for those about to undergo chemotherapy as well as for cancer patients themselves who’ve endured the ordeal. Each turn of t......
They went in as confident young warriors. They came out as battle-scarred veterans, POW camp survivors . . . or worse. The Army Air Corps’ 27th Bombardment Group arrived in the Philippines in November 1941 with 1,209 men; one year later......
The Gospel According to Sam is a collection of thirty "animal stories for the soul," written by William Miller, a priest who's considered to be one of the best preachers in the Episcopal Church. The "Sam" in the title is...
Breakthroughs in brain-imaging technology (CT scans, fMRIs, etc.) and pioneering brain research show the brain is still capable of learning and changing despite stroke or aging. Such findings give new hope for stroke survivors. That's why this h......
Liberty, one of the most consequential words in our language, is one of the most treasured concepts in American thought--and one of the most intensely debated. Its meaning is constantly shifting, changing not only from one culture to another but...
The riveting true account of an English naval signalman’s experiences during World War II, including his insider’s perspective on how squadrons of Allied ships defeated the German U-boat blockade of the American coast.
Author: Parker,......
Less Is More is a glorious celebration -- in words and images -- of simple and profound answers. But, is there any way to live the good life in an environment of scarcity? Parker answers with an unequivocal, "Yes." She...
This is a book for any person who is living with a life-threatening illness and for anyone who is caring for and/or loves a person who is ill. Bolen affirms that the price of going into the scary places, of...
Herman "Hank" Fins-Winston was a pro golfer destined for greatness. Now he lives in a condominium on the thirteenth fairway of one of heaven's glorious courses – a fact he finds surprising and amusing, since for one reason or anoth......
In this volume of the New Church's Teaching Series, Mark McIntosh introduces the great mysteries of the Christian faith.
Author: McIntosh, Mark
Publisher: Cowley Publications
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Mysteries of Faith
Pages: 00200 (E......
The Restless Missionary chronicles the extraordinary adventures of Joseph Wolff. At the tender age of eight, while listening intently to his father, a rabbi, discuss "the glories of the coming Kingdom," Joseph became very excited. His curiosity is......
Never Highlight a Book Again! Just the FACTS101 study guides give the student the textbook outlines, highlights, practice quizzes and optional access to the full practice tests for their textbook.
Author: Reviews, Cram101 Textbook
Publisher: Cram......
Never Highlight a Book Again! Just the FACTS101 study guides give the student the textbook outlines, highlights, practice quizzes and optional access to the full practice tests for their textbook.
Author: Reviews, Cram101 Textbook
Publisher: Cram......
A Lighter Side to Cancer shares Sandra Miniere's uplifting story and offers life-saving information about how to treat and prevent cancer using an integrative approach–body, mind, spirit and environnment. Twenty-seven authors and doctors......
This title offers an amazing insight into the events of World War II through the eyes of those who fought against the Allied forces in all theatres of the war. It features many previously unpublished accounts of the war from...
When it comes to presidential sex scandals, Bill Clinton’s wasn’t the first and it wasn’t the worst. In fact, there is a long history of presidential peccadilloes, but these all-too-human stories are rarely told and the details o......
Mary Slessor was a Scottish missionary to Nigeria. Her strong personality and determination helped her spread the Christian faith and promote women's rights. In 1876, she applied to the Foreign Mission Board of the United Presbyterian Church of ......
We should never be afraid to spend our money for anything which will benefit us. There is plenty of money in the world and there is no reason why we should not relate with whatever amount we may want. When...
Way out in the Atlantic, a gigantic ridge of land has arisen from the ocean floor, causing America and Europe to be hit with massive tidal waves. But this is only the prelude to an even more unprecedented event: an...