Edward James Blakely was born on April 21, 1938 San Bernardino, California to a modest African, Native American family. His life mirrors a racially and socially divided post World WarII America. Ed parents and grandparents along with his uncles and aunts were social & civil rights pioneers. His autobigrphy traces how he followed th journey of civil liberty across the United States. Ed carried his famil aspirations into the White House and leading cities and nations globally to become a wor...

Edward J. Blakely has been called upon to help rebuild after some of the worst disasters in recent American history, from the San Francisco Bay Area's 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake to the September 11 attacks in New York. Yet none of these jobs compared to the challenges he faced in his appointment by New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin as Director of the Office of Recovery and Development Administration following Hurricane Katrina.In Katrina's wake, New Orleans and the Gulf Coast suffered a...

Embark on an epic adventure with "Quade's Cosmos: A Journey Beyond Worlds," a captivating children's book that takes young readers across the vastness of the universe and into the depths of self-discovery. When Quade, a young explorer, finds himself transported to the Tall World—a place where the rules of reality bend and stretch—he begins a journey not only through the cosmos but within himself. Guided by Am I Am, a being made of starlight and wisdom, Quade faces choices that challenge hi...

Richard Diamond, Private Detective is a detective drama which was on radio from 1949 to 1953 and on television from 1957 to 1960. Dick Powell starred in the Richard Diamond, Private Detective radio series as a rather light-hearted detective who often ended the episodes singing to his girlfriend, Helen (played by Virginia Gregg). It began airing on NBC on April 24, 1949, picked up Rexall as a sponsor on April 5, 1950, and continued until December 6, 1950. The shows were wr...

Are dark romance, paranormal gothic horror, and spice your vibe? Look no further.An abandoned French château, a home of mass murder during the French Revolution, is purchased by a grief-stricken couple hoping to convert it into a hotel to aid in their recovery. However, a powerful spirit resides within that catapults their lives down a path to madness.Written by independent author Blake Edward Andrew and narrated by Joel Terkeurst, this audiobook will leave you guessing wit...

In an age when the buzzword is 'sustainability', why do we continue to build unsustainable cities and regions? This book brings planners back to the centre of the debate. It shows that sustainability can no longer just apply to the subfield of planning called 'environmental planning' but has to permeate all aspects: housing, economic development, transport, regional coordination and urban design.

From the first time that John Lansing and Mary Hollister laid eyes on one another, they shared a special connection that seemed to transcend space and time. After their marriage, Lansing suddenly finds himself the subject of an intense manhunt and flees town. Will their strange link be able to survive his exile?

Cat lovers will delight in this charming tale from Edward Peple. A Night Out follows the travails of Omar Ben Sufi, a dignified and gentlemanly feline whose lot in life has been harsh, but who faces adversity with aplomb. Will this furry fellow land on his feet?

Published in 1754 amid post–Great Awakening controversy, The Freedom of the Will offers a rigorous compatibilist account of agency under divine sovereignty. Edwards distinguishes natural from moral inability and argues the will follows the strongest motive arising from one's prevailing disposition. Combining scholastic logic, scriptural exegesis, and Enlightenment precision, he contests Arminian libertarianism and clarifies necessity, contingency, and the renewal of the affections. Edwards...

The late Ken Coon spent 13 years of his life, during the 1960s and 1970s, following every lead on Bigfoot sightings that he could in the U.S., A former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s officer, he retired from the force to engage in his search for Sasquatch full time. This book documents the extensive research he compiled but was unable to publish before his death on July 10, 2013.According to Coon, Bigfoot lurks in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest in the United States. It defies...

In "A History of Epidemic Pestilences," Edward Bascome meticulously chronicles the historical trajectory of infectious diseases that have ravaged populations across centuries. Through a blend of rigorous scholarship and engaging prose, Bascome delves into the socio-political contexts that facilitated the spread of these pestilences, offering a literary tapestry woven from historical records, medical insights, and societal responses. His analytical style not only informs but also provokes c...

Harriet Tubman is one of the most iconic figures in American history, yet much of her true story has long been fragmented, misunderstood, or incomplete. While countless books recount her courage on the Underground Railroad, few explore the full scope of her strategic brilliance, military service, and lifelong leadership.Harriet Tubman sets out to correct the record. Drawing on research and rare family oral history, authors Jean Marie Wiesen and Rita Daniels—Tubman's great-...