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From the author of Eat Bananas and Follow Your Heart comes a new collection of personal essays on life, baseball, and things that matter. Part memoir and part reflection, lawyer and writer Mark J. Ehlers addresses life in all its dimensions; the passage of time and of unmet dreams, the conflicts of faith in a secular age, the redeeming quality of the human spirit, and a lifelong bond with baseball. It is for anyone who believes that life is too precious to cease thinking and learning, and recognizes that, in the words of Abraham Joshua Heschel, "There is no human being who does not carry a treasure in his soul: a moment of insight, a memory of love, a dream of excellence..." "I believe human interaction is at its best when people are not afraid to reveal themselves, when we are open to civil discourse and healthy give-and-take on matters of substance. Besides, the weather has never been all that interesting to me." --from Life Goes On

Conquering the Wild opens a chapter into the life and times of the first settlers of Long Lake, NY. Joel Plumley arrives first. In his mind, he is the sole owner of this territory. His desire to dominate creates several disasters in this struggling community. Personalities clash as these rugged men try to band together to form a town. In a land where danger lurks over the next knoll, we see how Lydia Stanton, Betsey Sargent, and Christine Keller take the reins. They struggle to become resilient resourceful women in an unforgiving wilderness. Some win, and some lose as they struggle to protect their children from the howling winter winds, lurking panthers, and deep icy waters.

Thematic Preaching is a system of homiletics that emphasizes developing a sermon around its theme. It uses a specific method and scientific approach to do so while stressing such principles as parallelism, simplicity, consistency, logic and coherence. Its goal is to either create (with respect to a topical sermon) or ascertain (with respect to textual and expository sermons) the proper theme that is then steadfastly adhered to in each and every point of the sermon body. Its goal is to instruct the reader how to formulate an outline that is coherent, well organized, and that possesses purpose. Thematic Preaching is not an exhaustive treatise on all aspects of sermon preparation but concentrates instead on the primary goal of creating sermonic outlines. It does, however, cover such important topics as the spiritual dynamic as well as the introduction and conclusion of a message. This author trusts that after the reader has studied Thematic Preaching that he will be equipped to deliver purposeful, biblical messages that bring honor and glory and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Lastly, this author takes no credit in formulating this system of homiletics but is simply rehearsing what he has been taught at the Practical Bible Training School (now Davis College). He is deeply indebted to that school and those men who passed their wisdom and experience down to him.

A missing paper, A missing judge, A missing part of Nick's life. Nick Falconi, Private Investigator, must deal with whatever is thrown his way. And, what's thrown his way comes at him from every direction. Sometimes it is too close to the heart for comfort.

Mystery and adventure await Ruth and Ted Blank in 'Dislocation', the opening novella in Part One of this collection. When they move to East Timor to have one final adventure in retirement, they face third world challenges and a crisis which threatens to destroy their equilibrium. Many of the characters in the interlocking stories, 'Family Matters', in Part Two of 'Endangered Species', first appeared in the novel 'Secrets, an Odyssey', loosely based on the author's life overseas. The children have grown up and have children of their own. The clandestine service is a distant memory. The next generation grapples with new secrets, new challenges. They struggle to persevere.

"Your mother's "V-Mail" letters are a fascinating document for your family's history and for military history. You've created a one-of-a-kind treasure for future generations. It will give your family a lively sense of your mother at a crucial time in American history and a time capsule of the WWII years. John Fleischman former Features Editor, Yandkee Magazine

Located in Galveston, extending more than 600 feet into the Gulf of Mexico, the Balinese Room played host to the likes of Frank Sinatra, Phil Harris, Alice Faye, the Marx Brothers, and the largest illegal gambling operation on the Gulf Coast. Celebrating the tenth anniversary of VJ Day in 1955, a muggy August evening gets even more uncomfortable when two rival gangsters vying for dominance, make it no secret that the Texas Island is not big enough for both men. When one of the mobster bosses is found outside the building with a bullet in the forehead, World War II veteran and Texas Ranger Captain Clint Dawson has a nightclub full of viable suspects, all with a motive for murder. Big Band music and dancing to the songs of the 40's is the backdrop to Lipstick and Double Cross at The Balinese.

About Virgil Oglesby: Virgil a veteran of 28 years in the U.S. Army, his career having spanned the period from World War II through the end of the Vietnam conflict. He rose through the ranks from private to Lieutenant Colonel. Oglesby served in Airborne, Special Forces and Special Operations, and was a battalion commander in Vietnam. His exemplary service brought him a number of awards, including a Silver Star, Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, seven Bronze Stars and numerous Army and Air Force Commendations Medals along with the Purple Heart. Colonel Oglesby and his wife Grace each have grown sons. They now live in retirement in Brandon, Florida, where he spends his time writing and fishing. E-mail: boglesby@tampabay.rr.com Web Page: http: //booksbyvirg.homestead.com/books.html About Mike Trapuzzano: Mike graduated from the United States Air Force Academy and served for 22 years as a fighter pilot, including a tour in Vietnam where he flew 187 combat missions in the F-4. After retiring from the Air Force in 1989 he entered a second career, teaching math at Arizona State University, and retired in 2007. He and his wife, Carol, live in Chandler, Arizona, enjoying weeks that each have one Sunday and six Saturdays.

Jade is dating super sexy personal trainer Eli Turner. Eli is the best thing that's happened to her in a long time and the sex between them is the best she's ever encountered. The only problem is that Eli is very secretive about his personal life, which makes Jade think he's hiding something. But no matter how things appear, Jade has no intentions of giving up her prize. Sierra has the perfect life to those around her. She's married to the handsome Tyler, has a beautiful daughter and owns a successful day spa. But when things get boring in the bedroom and Tyler refuses to compromise, Sierra finds herself craving more. When the sultry Alexis Montague walks into her day spa, she gets more than what she bargained for. Taylor is married to David Morgan, one of the wealthiest men in Durham County, which is a long way from the poor girl she grew up as. She has everything she's ever dreamed of and more. But even that's not enough for Taylor. As she struggles to have excitement in her life and keep her past a secret, she soon discovers that she may not be the only one keeping secrets.

This is the story of William D. Zartman, who was born and grew up in Shamokin, a small coal-mining town in eastern Pennsylvania. As Bill tells his story, we learn that his father owned one of the town's most interesting stores, Mon's Place, where the miners, some of the most memorable characters you'll ever meet, filled their gas tanks, ate lunch, played pool or cards, and, generally, "loafed." But Bill, eager to leave Shamokin from the day he left high school, first found his escape route via a sales job, then in a much more dangerous pursuit when he became the youngest member of Darby's Rangers, America's elite fighting force in World War II. Wounded and captured in Italy, he was imprisoned in one of Nazi Germany's brutal work camps until he managed one of the war's most improbable escapes.

OUR CAT HOGAN - COULD HE BE PART DOG? is the amusing story of a real-life Kansas Cat who seems a bit confused. After adopting him, Hogan's family noticed he was MUCH FRIENDLIER than any other cat they had ever been around. Other people noticed too. Some would even say: "This cat is more like a dog!" Come read along! And by the end of the book, you and your children will likely understand why Hogan's family is always asking: "Our Cat Hogan, Could He Be Part Dog?"

Mina was four years old, and she knew about Aunt Carole, her mom's sister who died before Mina was born. However, Mina had questions about the place Aunt Carole is living now. What is Heaven like, and what does Aunt Carole do there? Will she ever see her Aunt Carole? If so, when will that happen? Mina's mom tries to answer those questions and help her daughter understand her personal vision of her sister's new home.

Chief's Mess: Knock Before Entering... Oceans across the globe are erupting in piracy, drug smuggling, and all out anarchy. Retired Navy Master Chief Bob Kensey knew all about the unrest, but nothing of dark storm clouds brewing two oceans and thousands of miles away. His thoughts were on the two Chinook salmon caught earlier, now simmering in the smoker, and beating Gunny, the "Safe Haven" bar's proprietor out of another cold San Magoo beer. Life changes for the Chief when a sailing yacht is hijacked off the coast of Somalia and an unannounced visit by a shipmate from the past set wheels in motion that engulfs Chief Kensey, and a hastily recruited crew of irascible old goats on a mission destined to fail. With years of experience to call upon, and a well-placed government official to help, they undertake a mission that can only be described as the very definition of 'off-the-grid'. How many of us have asked, "What if . . . ?" Kensey, Boats, Greasey, Preacher, Fritz, and a few others did, but unlike most they took the plunge . . . Once you take the plunge with them you will know why "all" ask permission before entering the "Goat Locker."

Images of Infamy: Artistic Impressions of September 11, 2001 is a dramatic and unique collection of drawings, created by author and artist Steve Sandberg, that captures the gamut of emotions felt by Sandberg on that tragic day.