EstherPortraits of the Old and New CovenantsThe story of Esther is wonderful all on its own, but it is more than a simple story that gives the background for the celebration of Purim. A study of the literary elements reveals themes, moods and symbolism that enrich the story and journey of a young, Hebrew maiden to becoming a mighty heroine and savior of her people.Moreover, the story provides many portraits of God's redemptive covenants with his chosen people. We se...

The remarkable true story of an orphanage and the man who created one of the greatest football teams Texas has ever known, now a major motion picture.More than a century ago, a school was constructed in Fort Worth, Texas, for the purpose of housing and educating the orphans of Texas Freemasons. It was a humble project that for years existed quietly on a hillside east of town. Life at the Masonic Home was about to change, though, with the arrival of a lean, bespecta...

The true story of Paul "Bear" Bryant's 1954 Texas A&M football training camp, and the courage, determination and sheer guts it brought out of one team.Now a television movie produced by ESPN, starring Tom Berenger."I heard the story of the Junction Boys from gene Stallings when he was on my staff with the Cowboys. Those guys were some of the toughest to ever play the game. Jim Dent has really brough the story to life in a book any foo...

"[Dent] delivers compelling portraits of the tough and wild farmboy players who kept the wins coming. Wilkinson was certainly a winner. So is this book." — Sports IllustratedFor three perfect seasons (1954-1956), the Oklahoma Sooners won every football game they played—home or away—and over the course of five years they won forty-seven straight games. This awesome record was the product of a genius and masterful coach named Bud Wilkinson a...

The New York Times–bestselling author of The Junction Boys returns with the inspiring story of one of the biggest comebacks in college football history.In the 1960s, Notre Dame's football program was in shambles. Little did anyone know, help was on its way in the form of Ara Parseghian, a controversial choice for head coach—the first one outside of the Notre Dame "family." It was now his responsibility to rebuild the once-proud program and teach th...

New York Times bestselling author Jim Dent pens the compelling story of how a black and white player came together to break the color barrier in Texas football in 1965. Jerry LeVias and Bill Bradley bonded as friends at the Big 33 high school all-star game, producing a dramatic finish that fans still talk about.Jim Dent takes the reader to the heart of Texas football with the incredible story of how two young men broke the chain of racism that had existed f...

The story of football's fiercest competitor—the legendary Bronko Nagurski—from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Junction Boys.Monster of the Midway recounts Bronko Nagurski's unparalleled triumphs during the 1930s and '40s, when the Chicago Bears were the kings of professional football. From 1930, the Bronk's first year, through 1943, his last, the Bears won five NFL titles and played in four other NFL Championship Games. Focus...

Jim Dent, the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of The Junction Boys, returns with a powerful Texas story which transcends college football, displaying the courage and determination of one of the game's most valiant players.Freddie Steinmark was a small but scrappy young man when he arrived at the University of Texas in 1967. A tenacious competitor, Freddie became UT's star safety by the start of the 1969 season, but he'd also develo...

Jim Dent takes the reader to the heart of Texas football with the incredible story of how two young men broke the chain of racism that had existed for more than half a century. In 1965, black and white players barely mixed in Texas. That summer, Jerry LeVias and Bill Bradley came together at the Big 33 game in Hershey, Pennsylvania. When no one else would room with LeVias, Bradley stepped forward. The two became the closest of friends and the best of teammates. LeVias called Bradley " my b...

One of the most colorful and beloved characters in major league baseball, Durwood Merrill talks about the game’s many personalities and gives an up-close and personal account of life on the diamond, in the clubhouse, and beyond. With over two decades of laugh-out-loud anecdotes and controversial opinions, Merrill makes the call on managers, relating his explosive relationships with them and the viciously hilarious barbs they trade. He allows the listener to enter baseball’s most private pl...

The Junction Boy is now a television movie produced by ESPN, starring Tom Berenger as Bryant.The legendary Paul "Bear" Bryant is recognized nationwide as one of the greatest coaches ever. So why did he always cite his 1-9 A&M team of 1954 as his favorite? This is the story of a remarkable team - and the beginning of the legend.The Junction Boys tells the story of Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant's legendary training camp in the small town ...

More than a century ago, a school was constructed in Fort Worth, Texas, for the purpose of housing and educating the orphans of Texas Freemasons. It was a humble project that for years existed quietly on a hillside east of town. Life at the Masonic Home was about to change, though, with the arrival of a lean, bespectacled coach by the name of Rusty Russell. Here was a man who could bring rain in the midst of a drought. Here was a man who, in virtually no time at all, brought the orphans' s...