Written by an experienced teacher of religious and moral education, Lives That Made A Difference offers a unique survey of outstanding Christians who have distinguished themselves for their commitment to the values and ideals that have helped shape Western Civilization, ranging from the self-sacrifice of the martyr to the various forms of social and moral commitment shown by key individuals in the pursuit of a more just and enlightened world. Thus, while the book draws mainly from the Christian tradition, it has a more universal significance. Its focus on how certain individuals have struggled in their different ways towards the …

Bronwyn Barter has seen many clients who were on a merry-go-round of therapy and drugs that yielded little or no effect. After years of treating and studying clients, Ms. Barter, a trained Rebirthing practitioner, utilized a new study of depression to successfully help patients without the harmful side effects of drugs. The book describes the modality of Rebirthing and its effects on a client. It presents an original, new concept of depression and the reasons for its existence. These studies show the reasons for depression are not caused solely by chemical or hereditary influences but are, in fact, due to …

Sailing is a proud American tradition and 'Windjamming to China' evokes that tradition in a way that it will never be forgotten. 'Windjamming to China' sails on the fringes of history. It covers the first half of the twentieth century, a time when almost all wind-driven vessels of the sailing age had been replaced by steam and diesel. In the larger sense, the book is about the American sailor, a folk character and even a hero, who speaks through the mists of 200 years of history, shouting for recognition. The American sailor was born on the icy shores of Plymouth, …

In the 1970s, Captain Doug Olsen?s airplane crashed before landing at Chicago O?Hare Airport and investigations concluded it was pilot error. In author Hugh Bowen?s riveting book, Why?, the crash, the survivors, and the investigations are brought to the forefront. Bowen takes a candid look at the actual crash and what led to aviation standards changing because of this incident. Captain Olsen?s widow sues the maker of the Flight Director System and what follows is a trial that makes history. In the tradition of a fast-paced John Grisham novel, the reader is present during the fascinating courtroom trial. The defense …

Author Wallace Peters is a widely renowned medical scientist now in his 80s. His career focussed on the study of tropical diseases and ways to combat them in the field, the laboratory and in academia. In Four Passions he reviews his peripatetic life and that of his Swiss wife, a linguist and art embroiderer. In this frank account he describes the psychological trauma that he and Ruth experienced after “retirement” and how they survived it. In 2007, they moved to a peaceful village in the English countryside where, nine months later, she succumbed to cancer. Subsequently he observed that many …

When a woman is abused, her pain is often silent, and sometimes misunderstood. Author and mental health counselor Dr. Hanna Banting sheds an insightful and informed light on the subject in The Abused Woman and Her Pain. Written to be used by victims of abuse, along with the supportive people in their lives, this is a book that will empower women to seek help, end the mistreatment, and begin the journey down the path to a new and happy future. Whether you are touched personally by the phenomena of abuse, or want to help someone you know who is in …

Poetry, as described by the author, Dean Davies, has to do with relationships "with others and with myself." After teaching for twenty years, he left to write novels and poetry and because he got tired of hearing "Those who can, do; those how can't, teach." He feels being an inspiring teacher is "much, much, more difficult, and you have to know a hell of a lot more." Speaking of relationships, he is ?out of patience with this ridiculous culture we live in. I live alone, talk to my personal assistant, a few other vets, and precious few friends. Otherwise, I …

This groundbreaking book teaches the Korean martial art Taekwondo to novices above the age of 40. Primarily written for Taekwondo trainers, Sekwondo (age-adapted Taekwondo) is also easily understood and useful for the student. Why should one embark on practicing Taekwondo in the second half of one’s life? The reason is simple: You may live longer and healthier. In contrast to many other types of sports, Taekwondo is unique in its dynamic nature. It embodies all the various elements of physical fitness, such as muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, agility, balance, coordination, motor speed, and cardio-respiratory function, but also helps one's …

Spend twenty years on a journey with Christina Lee and her family. A Mom’s Wish lets you in on everything Christina wishes she had known before her family learned to cope with her son’s autism.A Mom’s Wish: Finding the Path Through the Autism Maze starts at the beginning, with the birth of the family’s children. It explains the first signs and symptoms of autism, and tells about the various doctors, school encounters, and lessons learned over the years. “This book also gives tips on dealing with schools and others that I wish I would have known in the beginning. It …

We Got to Play Baseball is a remarkable collection of favorite memories from 60 Hall of Famers, All Stars, veteran ballplayers, managers, coaches, umpires and others directly involved in Major League Baseball. Their stories range from the 1950s to current day. ?As a teammate, Gregg was a terrific story teller and always fun to be around. Baseball is filled with wonderful stories and Otter has done a great job of pulling them together into one place. He asked his many friends in the game to contribute their story and the result is a fun, enjoyable book that provides us with …