Ordinary People Reshaping America
Jack Calhoun's impressive resume, including 20 years as CEO of the National Crime Prevention Council, doesn't reveal one thing. At some point, he lost touch with the bedrock of his work—the faith and passion that had galvanized him as a young man. But when a chance encounter brought Calhoun's past flooding back, he embarked on a two-year cross-country quest to find out what truly motivates some of America's hardest-working public servants.
These 24 community heroes have an endless supply of energy and selflessness, and in conversations with Calhoun, they reveal its hidden source. It is faith—the certainty that they, Christians, Jews, Muslims, and others, work not only for others, but for God. Theirs is a ministry of open arms and second chances, of dogged persistence and love. Their stories just might inspire you to make your own "place of worship" a little bigger.
Embracing Social Media
Is your organization ready to embrace social media? Now Is Gone prepares businesses by teaching them the "participation is marketing" approach that other businesses are using as well as social media marketing strategies and general social media insights.
Men Helping Women Cope with Breast Cancer
When women are diagnosed with breast cancer, the men in their lives play a vital role in their recovery, supporting them through treatment, remission, and everything in between.
For The Women We Love is a highly-focused, essential manual for men who are serious about helping the women in their lives cope with breast cancer. Based on years of expert experience and scientific research, this book teaches men ways they can best help women deal with the complex emotional and physical problems and disruptions caused by breast cancer.
Sully's Path
The word is out! Godsmack front man Sully Erna's new memoir has everybody talking. They're calling it "captivating," "inspiring," and "deep." It's even motivating readers to follow their own dreams. Everyone is amazed by Sully's honesty in describing the mistakes he's made and the emotional turmoil he's overcome.
Sully's story is about the people he loved and the ones who betrayed him, of the bands he lived for and the decisions that nearly ended his dreams. Get to know him like a close friend.
Read the prologue of The Paths We Choose and check out all the latest info at www.thepathswechoose.com Special Bonus! Watch an exclusive video interview with Sully.
Three Worlds, One Extraordinary Life
Under Three Empires, the author's eighth book, is a fascinating account told in the authentic and distinctive voice of a man who has faced many difficulties and came out the victor time and time again.
As a Jewish child, Izzy was forced with his family to survive a Nazi camp in the Ukraine, learning at a young age the devastating results of blind hatred. After military service, he overcame social and religious persecution to become a respected economist and scholar under the communist system, although constantly beset by the paranoid reality of a utopian vision. He lost everything after the break-up of the Soviet Union, and, fearing for his family's safety, immigrated to the United States, where he has embraced the American way of life.
Dr. Darakhovskiy's life has been full of extremes: good times and bad, joys and devastations. His story speaks to the resiliency of humanity and the ultimate triumph of kindness, courage, and love.
A Novel of Ancient Mesopotamia
1380 B.C. In the streets of Wassukkanni, the capital of Mitanni, a beautiful slave lies dead. She belonged to Arttarna, Mitanni's roving ambassador, and this slave and her master shared a secret: a five-year-old daughter.
Get Yours Before We Sell Out Again!
Jim Rose has cooked up another batch of Snake Oil. (Okay, we helped).
It's just as potent as the original. As a matter of fact. it is the original. So if you didn't get yours first time around, now's your big chance!
Snake Oil thrusts you directly into Jim Rose's head, revealing everything you'd ever want to know-and even some things you wouldn't-about mind and body illusions, stage shows, deceptive cons, and much more.
Dare to explore Jim Rose's special brand of snake oil. Step right up and try some-there's nothing it won't cure.
Ernie Davis is coming to the big screen!
Athletic. Courageous. Inspirational. Ernie Davis has a remarkable story, first told in Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express by Robert C. Gallagher. In 1961 Ernie Davis, playing for Syracuse University, was the first African American player to win the Heisman Trophy. He was picked up by the Cleveland Browns as the first-round draft pick. Unfortunately he lost a difficult battle with leukemia in 1963 at the age of 23, unable to fulfill his dream of playing professional football. Because of his football skills, fearlessness in a war against racism and courage in his battle with cancer, Ernie Davis's story has inspired millions, sports fans and not.
Now this amazing story is being told on film by Universal Studios. The Express, based on Gallagher's biography will be directed by Gary Fleder and has already attracted actors Dennis Quaid to play Davis' coach Ben Schwartzwalder and, Rob Brown to play Ernie Davis himself. Brown is an up-and-coming who has his own college football experience playing for Amherst College where he was a 2006 graduate. The film will demonstrate Davis' outstanding achievements in breaking rushing records as well as racial barriers.
Chef Jacques Haeringer Makes "History"
Award-winning chef Jacques Haeringer's new show 'A Bite of History' premiers on Saturday, December 16th on the History Channel. It marks the first time a chef has hosted a show on the popular network.
Chef Jacques is the Chef de Cuisine at the acclaimed restaurant L'Auberge Chez François, and also the author of Two for Tonight and the Chez François Cookbook.
Nancy's Story
Breast Cancer inspires author to create book of comfort and hope for children and their families
How does a mother tell a daughter she has breast cancer? How can a child understand what a mastectomy and reconstruction are all about? After Nancy Reuben Greenfield was diagnosed with breast cancer, she searched for answers to these questions. Out of her experience, she created When Mommy Had a Mastectomy, a book for children that addresses these questions in a simple, clear manner.
They Said, "Let Us Build"
In 1927, forty students about to enter the eighth grade, along with their teacher, arrived in the morning to open the doors to their small, two-room schoolhouse for the first time. There were already ten public school high schools in Montgomery County, Maryland. But these forty students weren't allowed to attend any of them because of the color of their skin.
The stories chronicled in this book are not merely a biographical record of African-American students in Montgomery County, but rather a historical archive that will keep their memories alive for future generations.
A Different Kind of Veteran's Story 
With a sense of adventure, a call to service, and a touch of defiance, twenty-one-year-old Anita Bloom enlisted in the army. Her exciting journey began when she shipped off to camp and immediately became fast friends with several other new soldiers. Together, they memorized army regulations, went to map reading class, and learned how to march.
Anita didn't even notice the bite-sized cut on her thumb at first. Eventually it started hurting, becoming painful enough to keep her up at night. When she sought medical attention, the technician's indifference forced her to continue on with her regular Army duties. Eventually, she was transferred to an Army hospital where her doctors, unaided by penicillin, could not arrest the infection. An operation saved her life, but she lost the use of her legs. Discharged from the Army and placed in a VA hospital, her new friends were the battle-scarred, paraplegics wounded in active service. Beyond Dancing is Anita's story of rehabilitation, perserverance, and the empowerment of love.
An Eye-Opening Account of Medical Danger
In a time when standards are being applied to everything from the manufacturing of your car to the management of your portfolio, it is hard to imagine that your health and well-being are in the hands of men and women who follow no professional standards. When your life is at risk, such standards may mean the difference between proper care and malpractice. This book will open your eyes to how doctors, either through arrogance, carelessness, or indifference, feel they can act with impunity.
