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Embark on a gripping journey of self-discovery in "Burning River." Frank Wills, a marine sergeant and combat veteran, finds himself trapped in an otherworldly prison, his own internal struggles proving to be the most formidable obstacles. As fate tests him with harrowing challenges, Frank must confront the shackles of his own making.In this modern rendition of Dante's Inferno, "Burning River" delves into the profound question: Can we alter the essence of who we are? Frank's quest becomes a soul-searching narrative, exploring the depths of self-awareness and the potential for personal transformation. Join the author, a jail psychiatrist, as he navigates the intricate labyrinth of the human psyche in this compelling tale of resilience and redemption.

This is the story of an individual, not yet a man, placed within the confines of duty, honor and doubt. It is a familiar tale reflecting the communal burden each older generation so frequently imposes on their children. Aging yet failed wisdom unable, perhaps unwilling to protect their young. A summation in understanding that decisions made within the boundaries of national interest have very real, often horrific, human consequences. As graying men sat in Washington DC in the 1950's they mulled their self-important, all-knowing strategies of global priorities; 'we know best for all.' And thus, repeated within the fabric of history those most malleable and innocent were sent into the conflict of their time. Its name was Viet Nam.No matter how certain the cause, it was to ultimately end as an ill-defined and vaporous disarray of ersatz priorities; within a decade its very substance had withered. And 55,000 Americans lay silent. But for one man, it was a journey filled with paradox. Of the love between a son and the mother he never knew. A son forcibly taken from her; now a man seeking forgiveness for actions taken within the obligations of honor and duty. It is the discovery of love for a woman who nearly destroyed him, and a final requital for the death of his mentor. It is a common journey for those of our children asked to shoulder their nation's legacy bound in difficult if not appalling deeds. For them as for this man, it is a struggle along a path often shadowed in mendacious absolution offered by their nation, now fatigued if not bored by the legacy once sought. It is accepting the need to cleanse one's soul before rebirth and a purposeful future can be achieved. What we ask of our children. And the redemption, the metanoia we owe, is an unending cycle within our collective experience. Let us not forget.

My past remained a mystery and the last thing I wanted was for them to get tangled up in my mess. But still, I couldn't quite get the echo of his words out of my head. You don't know how powerful you are."Bianca Williams has no idea how she ended up in Victory City. In fact, the events of the last two years are completely missing from her memory. She doesn't recognize the strangers who have taken her into their home, nor does she know why they all have special skills unlike anything she's ever seen. As she seeks to establish a place for herself in this new life, Bianca faces an immensely powerful supervillain, an unexpected romance, and perhaps the scariest of all: the secrets of her forgotten past. A story of resilience and redemption, Playing with Fire is a fast-paced saga full of twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat...

Government consumes wealth, creates no wealth, and inhibits the creation of wealth. It thus makes money less and less available. Government's primary objective is to get bigger and more powerful. To achieve this, it identifies more and more problems to solve. Government thus has less and less money to solve more and more problems. National dysfunction results, especially among the poor. Government also creates crises, including the lockdowns, global warming, and racism, to increase its powers. Government isn't the solution, it's the problem. Unintentionally, it causes poverty.With government greatly diminished, the income of most people would rise and the gap between rich and poor would narrow. With government reduced and tax rates low and flat, the rich would step up to handle welfare needs, cutting costs and improving results. With few exceptions, government is the worst and most expensive way to do anything.

A narrative seamlessly blending entrepreneurial prowess with covert government operations. As the visionary founder of Overstock.com, Byrne, once lauded as the "National Entrepreneur of the Year 2011" and hailed as the "Messiah of Bitcoin," reveals an astonishing twist in August 2019-his role as a secret operative for the U.S. Government.This memoir lays bare Byrne's integral involvement in the "Russian Collusion Delusion" and the Clinton Investigation, exposing them as deceptive maneuvers orchestrated on an unsuspecting public. As the story unfolds, Byrne becomes a national lightning rod, branded the "kingpin" by PBS in 2021 and identified as the Department of Homeland Security's top domestic threat in August 2022.Byrne comes clean on the intricacies of his covert life, challenging perceptions and unraveling the delicate balance between public persona and clandestine operations. Unveiling his second life with the U.S. Government, from facilitating a bribe for Hillary Clinton to romancing a Russian spy, Byrne argues that these were early elements in a Deep State soft-coup against America, culminating in the alleged rigging of Election 2020, challenging fundamental principles of just governance.Brace yourself for an explosive memoir redefining trust, challenging conventional wisdom, and reshaping the boundaries between government, business, and individual truth.

A narrative seamlessly blending entrepreneurial prowess with covert government operations. As the visionary founder of Overstock.com, Byrne, once lauded as the "National Entrepreneur of the Year 2011" and hailed as the "Messiah of Bitcoin," reveals an astonishing twist in August 2019-his role as a secret operative for the U.S. Government.This memoir lays bare Byrne's integral involvement in the "Russian Collusion Delusion" and the Clinton Investigation, exposing them as deceptive maneuvers orchestrated on an unsuspecting public. As the story unfolds, Byrne becomes a national lightning rod, branded the "kingpin" by PBS in 2021 and identified as the Department of Homeland Security's top domestic threat in August 2022.Byrne comes clean on the intricacies of his covert life, challenging perceptions and unraveling the delicate balance between public persona and clandestine operations. Unveiling his second life with the U.S. Government, from facilitating a bribe for Hillary Clinton to romancing a Russian spy, Byrne argues that these were early elements in a Deep State soft-coup against America, culminating in the alleged rigging of Election 2020, challenging fundamental principles of just governance.Brace yourself for an explosive memoir redefining trust, challenging conventional wisdom, and reshaping the boundaries between government, business, and individual truth.

The Energy Wake-Up Call for AmericansThe Russian invasion of Ukraine is a wake-up call to America: Climate change activists are leading our country down the wrong energy path.The obsessive, all-in stance in favor of renewables has rendered Europe's economy and national security vulnerable to Russian President Vladimir Putin, one of the world's most vicious leaders. And America is in danger of making the same catastrophic energy mistake as Europe.Award-winning author Bill Herrington delivers the truth about U.S. energy, national security, and the environment - and exposes the misrepresentations of fossil fuels protestors and climate change activists.Based on forty years of experience in the energy industry, The Green Real Deal delivers "a personal and sober assessment of the energy situation in America" rooted in historical accounts, newspaper articles, government documents, investigations, images, and personal experiences. It tells the critical role of oil and gas pipelines in WWII, objectively examines energy options today, and reveals the dark side of environmental activism. Ultimately, it proposes a 5-point U.S. energy framework for the future.Robert Bryce - writer, film producer, and host of the Power Hungry podcast - calls it "a welcome antidote to the glib statements by math-challenged politicians and academics about the ease with which we should forsake hydrocarbons and turn our economy over to weather-dependent renewables."Get an inside look at:1. Why peace and national security won't exist without oil and pipelines2. The three faulty accusations behind American Indian protests against pipelines3. How environmental activists and "dark money" are weakening our nation and strengthening Russia and China4. Why Russia is spreading propaganda to destroy shale oil production and divide democracy5. The dirty secrets of "green" energy6. Why we quit nuclear power and why it deserves a second chance7. An autopsy of the Green New Deal and what makes it dangerous8. The five essential elements of a common-sense energy policy moving forwardDiscover the facts about the climate change debate - and a realistic energy policy that actually works for the United States.

For over 240 years, for the most part, the American people have enjoyed a certain amount of civility and prosperity in a free society. There is an operation underway to deliberately throw the United States and the nations of the world off the rails spiritually to cause the chaos the world is experiencing today. Why? To usher in a new age of globalism, complete control over everyone and everything, by just a few at the top. This is just the physical manifestation of an underlying spiritual war.This fight carries to a whole other level. In the physical world it plays out as the globalists vs. the non-globalists, the governments vs. the people, one race or group against another race or group-but the ultimate fight is really in the spiritual realm. It boils down to good versus evil.This book was not written to convince you or to change your mind. It was written to unveil the spiritual variable of the equation and show you how it connects to the physical chaos we are living through daily, and to encourage you to simply sift through the media garbage you are fed every day.

For many, the election of Donald Trump in 2016 was a dream come true. Millions saw him as a redeemer destined to make America great again. For others, his election came as a shock and established forces and institutions immediately began to conspire to wreck his presidency. Now, years after leaving the White House, the frenzy to lock Trump up is turning the U.S. into a banana republic.How can a single event provoke such strong reactions and dangerous outcomes? This book goes beyond the banalities of Trump haters, media bias, and academic prejudice to explain this phenomenon and answer underlying questions. It shows that to understand modern America, we must recall what the Founding Fathers wanted the country to become and compare it with what it has become.In detail, this book identifies the origin of American Exceptionalism and tracks its role in the nation's rise from a handful of breakaway colonies to a superpower surpassing the Roman Empire in wealth and influence. It also shows how America's greatness is crumbling as the Founders' vision has been corrupted by forces on both the left and the right.Radical Betrayal is a must-read for everyone who wishes to understand the crisis happening in today's America.

Acts of Supremacy traces the ugly, and harrowing details of my Court-martial in the Spring of 1990, after I had annoyed an admiral who then orchestrated a full-on, "50 to 1" campaign against me. Further, it describes how our system of military justice initially came about, the various years of appeal that I pursued to attempt to secure an exoneration from these charges, the crime of forgery that took place during the course of the Court-martial itself (an act which today is still unprosecuted), and finally, what concrete steps of reform might be put in place so that a greater, transparent system of military justice might be achieved for all future sailors and soldiers, so that they do not have to endure what I did.

In the quiet corners of West Virginia, where the Appalachian mountains cast long shadows over the forgotten towns, a rising star of the political landscape emerges. Derrick Evans, a charismatic lawmaker, captures the hearts and minds of his constituents with promises of change and justice. But his journey is abruptly derailed when he becomes entangled in the chaos that consumed the nation's capital on January 6th."Political Prisoner" is Derrick's emotionally charged and gripping personal story that delves into his harrowing 90-day incarceration in a Michigan federal prison.Written with searing honesty, "Political Prisoner" offers a raw and unflinching portrayal of one man's journey from the heights of power to the brink of losing everything. Now, instead of being taken away in handcuffs, Evans hopes to return to the U.S. Capitol with his hand on a Bible, as he's sworn in as a US Congressman.

6-year-old Becka Cohen lives in Ohio with her mother. One magical summer night, a shooting star streaks across the sky. Becka wishes on the shooting star that her unnamed new purple unicorn toy were real. Later that night, Becka is astonished to discover that her wish was granted, and that her purple unicorn toy has miraculously come to life. Misty the Unicorn has arrived from the country of Rainbow Domain to take Becka back to her home for a visit.Join Becka and Misty as they travel to the end of the rainbow, to the enchanted realm of Rainbow Domain. Here you will meet a jolly rhyming leprechaun, a kind young prince, and the high-spirited, delightful people and animals of this magical country. Becka's tour of Rainbow Domain will take her to the village farmers' market, the park, and a new friend's farm. There, she will discover she has lost the leprechaun's gold coin, which is her return ticket home. Will Becka prove how honest she is and find the gold coin so she can return home in time?This magical adventure book offers a fresh and unique take on the classic unicorn and rainbow story. Readers will smile during this feel-good story that will entertain and amuse them, while also subtly educating them. Misty highlights themes of friendship, responsibility, trust, kindness, acceptance, safety, security, and patriotism. This fantasy story is ultimately a celebration of American farm culture and small-town life.

Thinking About Thinking is a work of political sociology. The premise of the book is that one can create a general sociological theory of ideology and apply that general theory to the situation of the United States in the Twenty-First Century in order to explain the remarkable and threatening political ideological divide between supporters and opponents of former president Donald J. Trump. Thinking About Thinking delivers the one thing that has been missing in our national conversation: a theory-based and evidenced explanation of the contemporary American political divide, specifically the divide between the supporters and opponents of Donald J. Trump. It is the single indispensable source for understanding this divide and its social, economic and technological bases.

I am a victim of my own lies, and the doctors didn't stop me. I'm not the only one. I've seen my peers face suicide, overdose, transition, and live their social lives on screens. Gen Z suffers disintegration of the nuclear family, hypersexualization, and emasculation. We are lost. We float in the internet. Screens and the Ego intersperses true stories and fiction to meditate on our confusion. While we use the language of mental health to describe our personalities and our sadness, my Arab grandma still uses the language of the soul. I wrote this book to mourn my generation's loss of that concept. I wrote this book to reclaim my soul.

In a life that rose from familial ostracism, a second-grade education, and moral wandering to world-renown heights in science, politics, philosophy, philanthropy, personal wealth, and peer respect, Benjamin Franklin demonstrated what happens when a person uses their mind to the best possible advantage. If Benjamin Franklin's way of thinking could be bottled and sold; if drinking a bottle of Ben Franklin Cola would take your life to the level Ben's life achieved, would you want a swig?This book is not about Benjamin Franklin, rather, it introduces you to the way that people like Benjamin Franklin think, the way they see and deal with the world around them. It is a purely American way of thinking. Yet unnamed at its inception, on July 4th, 1776, The American Mind formally unleashed itself upon the world. It was a new way of thinking that would slingshot humankind's societal advance with historically blinding speed. Life on planet earth has never been the same since.So, what are the elements that make up this Mind? What are the principles that instruct these elements and the promises that follow? Life is meant to be joyful. As it has done for millions of Americans and the world at large, becoming The American Mind takes life to heights of accomplishment, happiness, and fulfillment that life was meant to enjoy.

Defiance is not an option. In Community 215, forbidding walls keep the Residents contained and obedient to the absolute power of their carefully selected Council. Those within the walls are told where to work and live, who to wed, when to have children, and even how much to eat. The slightest hint of disobedience is punishable by being branded with one's offense or worse, being declared Outcast, banished beyond the walls to almost certain death. This way of life is the only that Rhea has ever known. While she is an obedient child, she can't help but glance at the seemingly impenetrable walls and wonder what lies on the other side.When a boy named Brooks-an Outcast who has never belonged to such a community-manages to climb over, he tells her of a world she can scarcely dream of. Rhea's obedience is shaken, and she pays dearly for it-branded as "Disobedient," she will bear proof of her resistance on her throat forever. Having known the sweet taste of freedom and driven by his love for Rhea, Brooks vows to free them from their prison, no matter the cost.As Brooks battles to free the Residents from the indoctrination camps where they are forced to reside, Rhea must decide between the ideology she has embraced her whole life and a chance at true liberation and love.Community 215 shines a blinding light on the horrors of absolute power. No matter the circumstances, freedom and love are always worth fighting for.

Why would an innocent person ever confess to a crime they did not commit? Academia has conducted a great deal of research into this question and have routinely concluded that the actions of law enforcement officers and their interrogative tactics are largely responsible for these false confessions. Through the claims of academic researchers, expert witnesses, wrongful conviction advocates, defense attorneys, and even Hollywood producers, an ethos has been created which suggests that American law enforcement officers routinely overbear the will of criminal subjects and will stop at nothing in order to obtain a confession; even a false confession. This book finally brings balance to these flawed assertions by providing insights from real-world law enforcement officers who specialize in the field of criminal interrogation. This book also highlights the anti-law enforcement bias present within the academic community; the flawed and unrealistic research designs utilized to study the false confession phenomenon; and the rise of the lucrative false confession expert witness industry. In what can only be described as 'apoplectic,' academics have already equated the positions in this book to "arguing against the existence of climate change" and have pleaded that it "should never see the light of publication." At last, a book has been written that reconsiders the false confession phenomenon from a law enforcement perspective and ultimately paints a drastically different picture of what takes place inside of America's interrogation rooms. This book promises to offer a different take on what many so-called experts would have you believe about criminal interrogation; and it's one they don't want you to hear.

The Second American Civil War Rages On!The progressives that overthrew the government are desperate to hold onto power. Battles rage from New Hampshire, to Texas, to North Carolina, and Tennessee. The American freedom fighters must contend with a revolt in Texas, Chinese interference, the tyrannical National Security Force, and ruthless politicians bent on making sure America isn't restored. One patriot leads a daring raid behind enemy lines and one family extracts vengeance for a lost member of their clan. A determined general is thrown into a battle that could crush the hopes that America can be saved. The odds have never been longer...the patriotism never higher. Torn from today's headlines, Blaine Pardoe's fourth installment in the Blue Dawn series is a cautionary tale of what could happen if the radical progressives got everything they ever wanted.

I was a police officer and special operations soldier for a combined 18 years. I had a loving wife, healthy kids, great friends, and perfect home. I was living the American dream. I trained my heart out every day to keep the peace in the community. Sacrificing my life and health to protect America both at home and over seas. Then I got involved in the infamous Breonna Taylor case. I was involved in the riots. I saw my friends getting hurt and maimed. I saw my community in flames. In a single moment I lashed out against a rioter. I was prosecuted and imprisoned and my American dream turned to tragedy for all involved.

As children in 1918 Baltimore, Annie, an Irish-American girl, and Vince, the son of Sicilian immigrants, both lose loved ones-Annie's father and sister to the Spanish flu and Vince's brother to an auto accident. The tragedies change how each of them face the world and-after they meet and wed-how they relate to each other. Together and sometimes apart, they overcome discrimination, illness, a family rift, a son going off to war, and marital strains caused by Vince's ambitions and marital infidelity and Annie's passivity and fear of change.With its focus on the children of immigrants in a major US city, Once Upon a Time in Baltimore presents a vivid and moving picture of family struggles and triumphs amid the ever-changing social mores, historical upheavals, and dark challenges of 20th century America.

The United States as twice as many mass killings than any other country in the world. In 2018, there were 18 mass killings in one year.Many critics say it is the accessibility of guns in the United States that is the cause of the mass killings. But guns have always been available in the US, particularly since 1781, when the second amendment was passed granting citizens the right to own guns. But mass killing began to multiply at the end of the 20th Century and continued to do so into the 21st Century.People kill not because they have guns, but because they have an urge to kill. The urge to kill is brought on either by an emotional disturbance or a cultural disturbance or both. The urge to kill many people is brought on by an even greater disturbance.Mass killers are the products of dysfunctional families and dysfunctional cultures. The traumas of childhood and the frustrations of living in a dysfunctional culture lead to the eruptions of mass killings.This book probes the minds of mass killers and the meaning of their killings. It begins with an introduction to the psychology of mass killings, then offers six case histories of some of the most notorious mass killers in recent American history. It ends with a chapter on how to prevent mass killings.

September 11th, 2001 dawns like any other day for Tyrell, a high school freshman in New York City. His biggest concern should be finding his way around his new school, just a block and a half from the World Trade Center. But in a matter of hours, his world-and America's-will change forever. Through Tyrell's eyes, young readers experience one of the most pivotal moments in American history with immediacy and deep personal connection. As the unthinkable unfolds around him, Tyrell's thoughts turn to his father, one of New York's brave firefighters rushing toward danger while others flee. His story becomes a lens through which readers understand not just the events of 9/11, but the human spirit that emerged from tragedy-the courage, sacrifice, and unity that defined America in the aftermath. Written with sensitivity and careful attention to historical detail, "That September Day" helps a new generation understand the impact of 9/11 through the perspective of someone their age. L.C. Rusch masterfully balances the weight of historical events with age-appropriate storytelling, creating a narrative that educates while it moves and inspires. Complete with historical references and resources for further learning, this book serves as both a compelling story and a valuable educational tool. It offers young readers a way to connect with this crucial moment in American history, fostering understanding and empathy across generations. Part of the acclaimed I'm American series, "That September Day" continues the tradition of bringing history to life through the eyes of young people who lived it, helping readers understand how extraordinary moments in history felt to ordinary Americans. About the Author>Armed with an undergraduate degree in history and a mission to make the past come alive for young readers, Rusch created the I'm American series to bridge the gap between textbook facts and compelling narrative. Her distinctive background-combining homeschool's creative exploration with formal academic training-gives her a unique ability to craft stories that both educate and entertain. After observing how traditional education often fails to connect students with their historical heritage, Rusch dedicated herself to creating historical fiction that resonates with young readers. Her careful research and sensitive approach to challenging historical topics have made her a trusted voice in middle-grade historical fiction. When not bringing history to life through her writing, Rusch maintains her connection to traditional crafts through sewing, while staying close to the family whose support made the I'm American series possible.

Step back in time to September 22nd, 1711, when the Carolina Colony teetered on the brink of war. Through the eyes of young Gisella, readers will experience the raw tension between European settlers and the Tuscarora tribe as two worlds collide in a struggle for survival. In this gripping first installment of the I'm American series, award-winning historian L.C. Rusch brings to life a pivotal moment in early American history that most textbooks overlook. As Gisella navigates the dangerous wilderness and mounting cultural tensions, young readers will discover what it truly meant to live, hope, and survive in Colonial America. More than just historical fiction, "In The Light Of Dawn" weaves together meticulous research and compelling storytelling to create an immersive experience for middle-grade readers. Each chapter draws them deeper into Gisella's world, where everyday survival requires courage, quick thinking, and understanding of both settlers and native perspectives. Complete with historical references and further reading suggestions, this book serves as both an engaging adventure and a jumping-off point for deeper historical exploration. Perfect for classroom discussions, homeschool curricula, or independent reading, "In The Light Of Dawn" makes history come alive for a new generation of young minds. Join Gisella on her journey through one of America's most turbulent periods, where friendship, courage, and understanding become tools for survival just as vital as any weapon. About the Author>With an undergraduate degree in history and years of intensive research experience, Rusch brings both academic rigor and storytelling flair to her work. Her unique educational background-combining homeschool's creative freedom with formal academic training-gives her a distinctive perspective on making history accessible and exciting for young readers. Observing the growing disconnect between students and their historical heritage during her college years, Rusch conceived the I'm American series as a bridge between dry textbook facts and engaging historical narratives. Her mission is to ignite in young readers the same passion for history that her grandfather once sparked in her. When not researching or writing, Rusch maintains her connection to historical crafts through sewing, while staying close to the family whose support made the I'm American series possible. She continues to expand the series, ensuring that voices from all corners of American history have their stories told.