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"Tony Walker has been in the financial advisory business for nearly forty years, helping people through his company, Tony Walker Financial, on his weekly television and radio show The Worry Free Retirementª, and ten books in print. Never Give Up! tells the story of how a middle class kid turned the observations of his grandfather into a successful business that has helped thousands of families throughout Bowling Green and greater central Kentucky since 1984. This is his story"--

Many residents of Warren County, home of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky, know little--if anything--about the man for whom the county is named. Indeed, twelve states named a county after Major General Joseph Warren, M.D., hero of the American Revolution and martyr of the Battle of Bunker Hill. This is his story.

"From the Alabama Gulf Coast to Nashville to the redwood forests of northern California, luthier Roger Fritz has spent a lifetime crafting innovative musical instruments for professional players. His Roy Buchanan and Fritz Bros. lines have been admired for decades as exquisitely crafted guitars and basses. A Roy Buchanan Bluesmaster guitar presented to George Harrison (at Buchanan's behest) was one of the ex-Beatle's favorite instruments. Fritz's effort in the development of reissues of high-end Kay instruments is also part of this quintessential success story about an American artisan. This authorized biography includes recollections from such musical legends as Darryl Jones, Bill Bottrell, Vicki Peterson and others, along with over 200 color photos"--

Mildred, Quit Hollering! and Other Ozark Folktales is the last collection of folktales by celebrated Ozarks historian and storyteller, Vance Randolph. These folktales--nearly forty in all--represent some of the best stories assembled by Randolph over five decades of wandering the hills and hollers of the Missouri/Arkansas Ozark Mountains--a celebration of the life and humor enjoyed by folks in rural America and assembled during Randolph's final years spent in a nursing home. Now published nearly forty-four years after Randolph's death, Mildred, Quit Hollering! includes the biographies of the men and women who originally passed each story along to Randolph, which makes for interesting reading in itself, plus additional commentary from Augustus Finch, the self-proclaimed "Reverend, Biblical Expositor and Eschatologist", who presents an entire new collection of his own bawdy tales. The last compilation of "Mr. Ozark" himself, Mildred, Quit Hollering! is both a tribute to the late Vance Randolph, but also a reminder that people are still people wherever you go, and it's okay to laugh at ourselves sometimes.

Melody For Claire is a song from the heart--a song from the heart of the author for his beloved wife of thirty-five years while she copes with both cancer and a brain injury, which has affected, in part, her memory and some of her cognitive functions. It's a display of faith and hope, the celebration of a profound love that binds two hearts who have discovered each other and have learned to synchronize their heartbeats in a magnificent harmony. Many will easily relate to My Claire Melody or The Ariane's Thread. Others will find themselves in Douce Lumière or Symbiose. Melody For Claire is unique, different as it presents two components--half in English and the other half in French, the romantic language. It is introduced by a prelude, The Price You Pay For Love, a poem that has been dedicated to the late Queen of England, her Majesty Elizabeth II, at the passing of her husband. Once you read Melody For Claire, the expressions "for better or for worse", "in sickness as in health" will take on new meaning for you. Let this special song find a loving niche in your heart.

The Girl in the Iron Lung is the story of Dianne O'Dell, who was diagnosed with polio at the age of three and lived in an iron lung for 58 years until her death in 2008. She is noted as one of the longest-surviving victims of polio to have spent most of her life inside an iron lung, lying flat on her back for nearly six decades. Her entire world was the iron lung, but she adapted. She learned to write with her toes and loved to paint pictures. She graduated from high school and took college classes. She tutored children, spoke at her local Rotary Club, and wrote a children's book to encourage young people, especially those with physical disabilities, to never give up. The Girl in the Iron Lung tells the story of Dianne's challenging, but rewarding life, and the efforts of her loving family to care for her daily needs. Through this book, Dianne will continue to be a source of inspiration for years to come.

"For the first half of the 20th Century in Polk County, Tennessee, Sheriff Burch Biggs reigned supreme. From 1904 to 1948, the political machine of Biggs was built upon three pillars-election fraud, police brutality, and graft-and while it is true that Biggs was not the first or last American sheriff to permit "fee-grabbing", take kickbacks, or stuff the ballot box, the duration and brutality of his tenure makes him exceptional. Biggs was elected sheriff eight times, and when he was out of office, one of his two sons would serve in his place. The Biggs Machine tells the story of Burch Biggs, his corrupt empire, and how it all came crashing down following World War II"--

"The story of NATO/ISAF Senior Airfield Authority and Air Force Command at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, 2006-2007"--

From the creative mind of author/journalist/artist Larry Waterfield, Show Me captures the history of Missouri in authentic, full-color poster art. Perfect for early readers and the young at heart, this book captures the spirit of more than 200 years of events, places and personalities in vivid color, each representing a snapshot in time. These original paintings showcase the extremes of the Show Me State--the good and bad, the beautiful and sometimes ugly, and the famous and the unknown--all had a part to play in the development of this wonderful corner of America. Missouri has it all--from busy urban centers to rolling hills and gentle streams that wind their way through small communities. Through Show Me, readers will explore the quaint spaces unique to the region, and learn why more than six million people call this land home.

"In the early morning hours of November 29, 1988, a thunderous explosion rocked the city of Kansas City, Missouri, sending six brave firefighters to an early grave. Determined to be arson as part of an attempted robbery, Mystery of the Six Crosses describes the worst tragedy ever to strike the Kansas City Fire Department and tells the inside story of the longest and most detailed criminal investigation in modern Kansas City history. Told by ATF Special Agent David R. True, the book tells the long, winding, unmarked path from the morning of the explosion to a final jury verdict nearly eight years and three months later"--

It has been said that Mike Huckabee is a different kind of politician. And this book profiles his different kind of guitar collection. The former governor of Arkansas was a stereotypical youngster who was mesmerized by the Beatles' appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, when he was eight and a half years old. He's been fascinated with basses and guitars ever since, and has played numerous brands and models over the decades. Mike's collection dates back to an "identical twin" of his father's 1934 Gene Autry cowboy guitar, and he also has his first electric guitar from 1966. Both of those instruments are on display herein (along with their stories) as are dozens of basses and guitars he's collected in more recent times, including autographed guitars and custom-made instruments. Also participating with guitar-centric recollections are several famous guitarists who have appeared on Huckabee's television show on the Trinity Broadcasting Network, including Doyle Dykes, Mark Farner, Steve Wariner, Vince Martell, Greg Martin, Doug Phelps and Richard Young. BASSES AND GUITARS: The Huckabee Collection is an informative and entertaining look at an assemblage that is a unique part of the guitar collecting phenomenon.

"Seth is the touching story of Seth Deters, a middle-aged man living with cerebral palsy. Affectionately told by his brother, Eric Deters, the book chronicles the life and daily struggles Seth endures, but also the joy he brings to his family and friends every day. Number seven in a family of eleven children, Seth has touched the lives of thousands--from the animals he keeps on the family farm to the parents and students of his cherished Simon Kenton High School Pioneers--and is well known for daily adventures onboard his cherished golf cart. Seth is a special man--brother to ten and friend to an entire community. This is his story."--Amazon website.

When Gray Graham accepted the job as principal of the Citation School in 1938, he had no idea his role would involve more than just teaching. Pitted against the county judge and the local political machine, Gray learns quickly that schooling at the Princess Citation Mine in Southeastern Kentucky involves more than just readin', writin', and arithmetic; the necessities of life--food, clothing, and shelter--are equally important, and even an honest man has to be strong to survive. The Necessities of Life, a work of historical fiction, is a realistic portrayal of life for Eastern Kentucky residents who worked the coal industry and lived in company towns during the Great Depression. It is also a story about the value of education, and of educators who struggled to make a difference. Protagonist Gray Graham and his school's faculty are characterizations of those individuals who were, and are, dedicated to improving the lives and living conditions in the mountainous region.

"From 2005 to 2013, Durrani performed unnecessary spine surgeries on unsuspecting victims in Cincinnati, Ohio hospitals. The hospitals knew he performed these unnecessary procedures, but they craved the money Durrani generated. Durrani's insurance company, Medical Protective, refused to pay the victims. Eric Deters fought and continues to fight an epic battle unlike any other in the history of American law. The Ohio court system, led by the corrupt Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor, refused to provide the victims timely trials. The Kentucky Bar Association and Ohio Disciplinary System would do all they could to aide Durrani by assailing Eric Deters at every turn. This saga covers a thousand victims and a thousand anecdotes including the following: A federal grand jury indicted Durrani for healthcare fraud. Rather than face a federal jury, Durrani fled the United States to Pakistan. Seventy-nine men and women died waiting for their trials. More will sadly follow. Deters Law won a record number of verdicts, including the largest in Ohio history for a medical malpractice case. During this battle, Eric Deters was suspended, retired, went broke, served time in jail for contempt fighting for trials, was banned from the courtroom, banned from the courthouse, considered suicide out of spite and frustration, fought two state bar associations, betrayed by friends and family, including his father, his brother and the Hamilton County Prosecutor, had the IRS criminal division sent after him, almost lost his arm and nearly died from a staph infection, and yet kept the trust of 580 clients, financed the battle by borrowing and paying back millions and to this day he still stands. In the history of American law, no group of citizens in America have suffered more incomprehensible injustice than the Durrani victims. This is their true story."--Book jacket.

It has been said that only eight percent of people ever achieve their goals. These people are exceptional -- they are the pioneers, trailblazers and trendsetters that define each generation. They are true innovators who introduce new enhancements, ideas, and methods to continually raise the bar for the products and activities that define the American way of life. Kentucky Innovators: Famous (and Infamous) Kentuckians Who Led the Way in Their Field presents seventy-five exceptional Kentuckians who have made significant contributions from across many walks of life. They include groundbreakers across many diverse fields including entertainment and the fine arts, education and literature, business and industry, science and technology, politics and the military, athletics, and more. Several of these innovators are famous and a few are less known, but all achieved greatness in some form. Anyone with ties to the state will be encouraged to learn of the proud heritage and accomplishments made right here...in Kentucky! Read Kentucky Innovators and learn how folks from the Commonwealth have contributed to this nation, and indeed, the entire world!` Kentucky pastures due to the fertile soil. The state has also provided the fertile soil for the growth of the individual spirit that produces innovations to add to the quality of life for people around the world. This book attempts to examine a number of those individuals in the state's history who are innovators. This book has several purposes: first, to educate Kentuckians about their proud individual heritage and accomplishments; second, to encourage our state leaders to provide more business and economic incentives in helping the innovators to remain in Kentucky for research and production purposes; and third, to inspire our youth to be challenged by their fellow Kentuckians who have succeeded in personal innovations. It would be great to see this listing of respected Kentucky innovators grow exponentially statewide because of increased awareness of the importance of education, research, and industry. With the advances of technology and communication, Kentuckians have every opportunity to continue to accomplish important progressive innovations.

Recovered from the defunct pages of the West Point Association of Graduates Assembly magazine, Goat Poop - Reflections from the Last Section includes a collection of essays from career soldier and West Point graduate Freed Lowrey ('67). More than just subtle observations from an old Soldier, Goat Poop provides hilarious, often "tongue-in-cheek" essays on military life--and the human condition--that readers from all backgrounds will appreciate. Lowrey opines on a range of commonplace topics--from fishing and yard sales, to marriage and bachelorhood--with tales of military life and his beloved West Point sprinkled in for good measure, along with a touching tribute to our heroes in uniform. Abundant in humor, with a plethora of big words, Goat Poop is a wonderful addition to every library, admonishing us all to keep in step, and Beat Navy!

"Fictional account of two young lovers in the middle of a struggle between a discredited scientist trying to bring a cure for the Coronavirus to the public and pharmaceutical and government regulators out to make sure the cure never makes it to market. Set in the Ozarks of Missouri during the COVID-19 pandemic"--

With a little help from friends, family, fans and boosters, Erwin Porter has assembled a collection of stories, records and photos that tell the story of boys prep hoops in "the Bootheel" from 1968 to 2020. Bootheel Basketball takes older fans on a nostalgic trip back in time, while sharing with younger hoops buffs insight as to how Southeast Missouri teams became so dominant on a state level. This 6" x 9", 224-page hardbound book contains: Histories of each of the area's 40 boys programs, organized by conference, as well as all-time won/loss recordsAll-State honorees from 1968-2020 State championship section, including team photos Profiles of eight 500-win coaches Bootheel Basketball "fun facts" Over 170 photos Foreword by All-American and NBA star Tyler Hansbrough

Since 1792, a total of sixty-six men have represented the Commonwealth in Kentucky's two Senate seats. Through the years, proud Kentuckians have been leaders in that body, including many big names such as Henry Clay, John J. Crittenden, Alben Barkley, and Mitch McConnell, to name a few. In his book, Profiles of Kentucky's United States Senators, author Paul L. Whalen presents biographical essays, with portrait photographs, from everyone who has represented Kentucky in the US Senate since its inception. The book also includes interesting "First and Onlys" for Kentucky US Senators, Senate Salaries since 1789, and US Senators from other states who were born in Kentucky. This is the perfect library addition to anyone interested in Kentucky's rich political history, which provides an insightful look at the men who shaped our nation's history through the years.

"The fictional story of how a small group of vigilante environmentalists, spearheaded by a young couple in love, expose and bring down a conspiracy between corporate agriculture and government officials who plan to control the global future of food production"--

"Most people who grew up in Bowling Green, Kentucky have heard of the so-called Murder Mansion on Cemetery Road. However, many people don't know the reason it was given that macabre title so many years ago. The Cemetery Road Murders is the true story about the seventy-year old murders, the real cast of characters involved, and the courtroom dramas that followed"--publisher's website.

IT HAS BEEN SAID that only eight percent of people ever achieve their goals. These people are exceptional -- they are the pioneers, trailblazers and trendsetters that de ne each generation. They are true innovators who introduce new enhancements, ideas, and methods to continually raise the bar for the products and activities that defi ne the American way of life. Missouri Innovators: Famous (and Infamous) Missourians Who Led the Way in Their Field presents over seventy- five exceptional Missourians who have made significant contributions from across many walks of life. They include ground breakers across many diverse fields including entertainment and the fine arts, education and literature, business and industry, science and technology, politics and the military, athletics, and more. Several of these innovators are famous and a few are less known, but all achieved greatness in some form. Anyone with ties to the state will be encouraged to learn of the proud heritage and accomplishments made right here...in Missouri! Read Missouri Innovators and learn how we "show the world a better way."

For decades following the Civil War, people used the expression "when Kentucky goes Republican" in the same way someone today might say "when hell freezes over" to indicate the improbability of some event. Indeed from 1859, a Democrat occupied Kentucky's Governor's chair for the next nine terms. Then, in 1895, the unthinkable occurred: Kentucky elected its first Republican Governor! When Republican presidential candidate William McKinley carried Kentucky the following year, the Democrats felt something must be done to stem this alarming trend. Elliott's detailed examination of the vitriolic 1899 political campaign, the ensuing assassination of William Goebel and the resulting political and civil turmoil sheds an informative and intriguing light into this darkest corner of Kentucky's history. The author's equally fascinating investigation of the criminal proceedings, which lasted twenty years, and the political legacy of this quintessential story of Kentucky politics prove that "politics are the damnedest" in Kentucky.

Usually, when people think about "guerrilla activity" during the Civil War, the border conflicts between Kansas and Missouri come to mind, enhanced by tales of Quantrill's Raiders and Bloody Bill Anderson preying upon innocent townsfolk and civilians. However, guerrilla forces roamed throughout the border states and beyond throughout the entire war, and similar tales can be found in Kentucky, the Virginias, and other areas at a time when loyalties could be found for both North and South. This is especially true for the "Heartland of Kentucky", roughly defined by the Pennyroyal and Bluegrass regions in the central/west-central areas of the state -- an area declared "neutral" to the conflict but important to both sides. Guerrilla Warfare in Civil War Kentucky explores the real guerrilla fighters of the region, their exploits and their eventual demise, along with some of the infamous "lawmen and soldiers" assigned to bring them to justice.

Wild Wolf -- The Story of Colonel Frank Wolford is a fresh look at Union Col. Frank Wolford, the celebrated Civil War cavalier and rival of Confederate raider John Hunt Morgan. Written by Wolford's great-great-nephew, Ronald Wolford Blair, the book discusses in detail Wolford's heroic leadership in part of more than 300 battles and skirmishes, during which he was wounded seven times, and his notable rivalry with Morgan's Raiders. Additional details about Wolford's political career and personal life are reviewed, plus little-known facts about his staunch opposition and policy dispute with President Abraham Lincoln over the use of black soldiers in the Union forces.

For more than 175 years, many folks who wander the woods near Battletown, Kentucky have seen the ghost of Leah Smock, who was burned as a witch at the age of 22 in August 1840. Enveloped in a purple glow, her spirit stands beside her grave, wearing a long white robe...her black hair flowing as if in blown by the wind. Battletown Witch tells the story of Leah Smock, the legend of her supernatural powers and death at the hands of neighboring families. It also tells about the socioeconomic environment of the area in which she lived and died, and as much as is known about her family, death and afterlife. The book also explores the evolution of witchcraft from early beliefs, superstitions and cultures across the world, primarily in Europe, and how these beliefs influenced life in the early American colonies. Battletown Witch is a fascinating look at how fear of witchcraft and community gossip led to the death of a country girl nearly two centuries ago, and how her legend still lives today.

"Saturday, January 29, 1944 -- it was the day that forever changed the life of T/Sgt. Don Dinwiddie, radioman on the G.I. Sheets, a B-17 bomber on a mission to destroy Nazi targets in Frankfurt, Germany. Hobbled by a bad engine and struggling to make it back to safety amidst enemy flak and German fighter planes, the G.I. Sheets was shot down over Belgium. Aided by members of the Belgian underground, Don evaded capture for nearly four months before being betrayed and handed over to the Germans; he finished the remainder of the war as a POW, spending the last eighty-six days behind enemy lines on a 600-mile forced march. Sgt. Dinwiddie's War is the story of the G.I. Sheets, its crew, and their fight for freedom in war-torn Europe."--

"Moonshiners & Revenuers is the true story of Special Agent Johnny C. Binkley, who joined the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) in 1969 and spent twenty-five years catching moonshiners and destroying their liquor stills and their moonshine whiskey. The book describes big cases and major whiskey violators throughout the state of North Carolina, and also describes the agency's transition during his years from being "the redheaded stepchild of the IRS" working only moonshine whiskey, to the multi-jurisdictional independent bureau it is today"--

"How can you be a West Point graduate and a Navy admiral?" Mike Shelton has been asked that question many times throughout his life! Indeed, when Cadet Michael Shelton began his Plebe year at the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1963, he had no idea that four decades later he would retire from military service as a Rear Admiral in the US Navy. In West Point Admiral: Leadership Lessons from Four Decades of Military Service, Shelton outlines his military career beginning with West Point, the war in Vietnam, and through postings across the globe. Along the way, he witnessed firsthand the traits of good leadership--and bad--as he rose steadily through the ranks. Shelton provides his candid perspective on how the military has evolved through the years and the differences between Army/Navy philosophies, all while telling the story of his life in the service and his beloved US Navy Seabees.

My Kid Brother's Band a.k.a. The Beatles is the never-before-told story of the author's crucial behind-the-scenes work as an American resident to guide Beatles' manager Brian Epstein and producer George Martin and assist them in the effort to spread Beatlemania from Britain to the U.S. In the book, Louise Harrison describes and documents her efforts to establish nationwide contacts and help Epstein secure distribution agreements with Capitol Records and assist him in securing a meeting with CBS's Ed Sullivan. The book also describes her experiences in traveling with the Beatles on their first American tours in the summer of '64, '65 and '66, including many untold episodes of the ever-present hysteria faced by brother George and band mates Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Ringo Starr and how they coped with Beatlemania.