Flynn Hawkins is a graduate assistant at a prestigious university, on his way to greatness and wisdom. But in the aftermath of 9/11, Flynn leaves his unhappy marriage and beloved children, resigns his teaching position and heads west, only to get lost in his guilt and in the mountains of Colorado. When he ends up stuck overnight in a snow drift during a blizzard on the Continental Divide, he realizes he needs to remake himself into the kind of man his children need him to be. With wit and ...

“A breakneck pursuit of American Dream . . . [Hicks is] a motormouth Philip Roth.” Matt Bell, author of APPLESEEDAt the dawn of the new millennium, Danny Gausepohl seems to have it all: a marriage to his college sweetheart, a steady job as head waiter at The American Bistro near the Bronx, and his first home in Brewster, NY. But the stability he’s built is fragile. Missteps, betrayals, and a devastating school shooting upend his world, unraveling everything he holds dear. When his ...

Classical Academic Press proudly presents the audiobook version of the reissued 2024 edition of Norms and Nobility: A Treatise on Education (published by Rowman & Littlefield), thoughtfully read by Dr. Christopher Perrin*.* This classic text, written by renowned author David Hicks, is a provocative reappraisal of classical education that offers a workable program for contemporary school reform. David Hicks contends that the classical tradition promotes a spirit of inquiry that is ...

This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent point-of-care resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and training. Covering all areas of breast pathology, it incorporates the most recent clinical, pathological, radiological, staging, and molecular knowledge in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today's practice. Richly illustrated and easy to use, the third edition of Diagnostic Pathology: Breast is a one-stop r...

Written by many of the world's leading colorectal surgeons, this evidence-based text investigates the risks and benefits of colorectal surgeries. By using clinical pathways, algorithms, and case discussions, the authors identify the best practices for patient safety and positive outcomes to ensure that physicians correctly recognize potential probl

A story of the emotional growth of a young boy who grapples with the unimaginable death of his sister but who finds solace in libraries and books.  When his beloved sister dies and his parents are too grief-stricken to attend to him, a little boy must figure out on his own how to process what has happened. When he visits his local library and a kind librarian hands him a “magic ticket,” he finds an unexpected sanctuary in the world of books. Could reading be the gateway to understa...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on a journey to the heart of presence with the profound teachings, mindfulness practices, and meditation techniques in this insightful guide to empowerment.You will learn how to unlock an existence that doesn't require outward pursuits or meanings to generate a sense of fulfillment Instead, you will reach a state of equanimity and enriched perception that allows you to unlock a life of harmony, peace, gra...

Deep down, there’s something we’d all kill for.I know I would. I know I have. I know I will.Recovering addict Eric Johnstone is turning his life around until one small moment sends him down a dark path. Just months after he takes a job at the retirement village in Point Imlay, the ebbing tide reveals Eric’s body, trussed to the town’s oyster beds.When Senior Detective John Darken’s business card is discovered in the dead man’s pocket, J.D. transfer...

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Revelation 2:10In a peaceful coastal town, a young woman is found brutally murdered, a piece of scripture held tightly in her hand. Local detective Charlotte Callaghan is put on the case, and she’s glad for the distraction – Gull Bay can be a hard place to keep a secret, and she’s holding on to a few.After Charlotte asks her brother, Father Joseph Callaghan, about the verse, her suspicions fall on his parishioners. Then a second vic...

"A motormouth Philip Roth." Matt Bell, author of AppleseedAt the dawn of the new millennium, Danny Gausepohl seems to have it all: a marriage to his college sweetheart, Lia Adams-a middle-class Jewish academic-, a steady job as head waiter at The American Bistro near the Bronx, and his first home in Brewster. But the stability he's built is fragile. Missteps, betrayals, and a devastating school shooting upend his world, unraveling everything he holds dear....

This book is a timely and practical response to the most important challenge of our times - climate change. It provides a thoughtful and readable introduction to why this matters for everyone. It explains the relationship between climate change and the sources of energy we use, as well as important choices that we need to make for the future - for our families, schools and communities. It explores what we need to know and what people are feeling about this issue. It offers readily accessib...

Ritual and Belief: Readings in the Anthropology of Religion is a collection of 41 readings in religion, magic, and witchcraft. The choice of readings is eclectic: no single anthropological approach or theoretical perspective dominates the text. Theoretical significance, scholarly eminence of the author, and inherent interest provide the principal criteria, and each reading complements its companion chapters, which are pedagogically coherent rather than ad hoc assemblages. Included among th...