Meant to both inspire and inform pastoral leaders, So Much Better examines the impact of peer group participation on pastoral leaders, their families, and ministries.This book goes beyond numbers and data by breathing life into the statistical bones. At this book's heart are seven peer group models including stories and examples from participants, families, and church members. Also featured is information about peer group recruitment, leadership, content, and structure, an...

Thirteen tales of ghost haunting American lighthouses. Includes photographs of each lighthouse by Bruce Roberts. The lighthouses included are:Old Presque Isle Lighthouse on Lake Huron, MichiganPlymouth Lighthouse, MassachusettsHeceta Head Lighthouse, near Florence, OregonBig Bay Point Lighthouse, Lake Superior, MichiganSt. Augustine Lighthouse, FloridaBatter Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, CaliforniaCape Hatteras Li...

In this new edition of a previously published book, discover the most famous ghosts that haunt the lighthouses and coasts of the Carolinas. Dedicated lighthouse keepers haunt this fabled coast, remaining on duty long after they've passed on. You'll also meet ghost girls, a "gray" man, a black pelican, and a bloodthirsty pirate.

A murder investigation drags a troubled cop into dangerous waters in this mystery series debut."A first-rate novel. Suspenseful and highly entertaining." —Gayle Lynds, New York Times –bestselling authorFall in Portland, Maine usually arrives as a welcome respite from summer's sweltering temperatures and, with the tourists gone, a return to normal life—usually. But when a retired cop is murdered, t...

This issue, we have an original mystery by dbschlosser (courtesy of Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken), a recent tale by Bruce Robert Coffin (courtesy of Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman), and a slightly older tale by James Holding. Our mystery novel is As a Thief in the Night, by R. Austin Freeman—part of his Dr. Thorndyke series. And, of course, a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles.On the science fiction side, we have an original story by Larry Tritten, plus classics...

Addressing the need for a better understanding of astronomical phenomena while dispelling all redundant conclusionsIntroducing a novel concept on proposed logic, author Bruce Nye examines the clear logical facets that comprise planetary and cosmological dynamics while deconstructing the accepted notions on reality. His detailed analysis and unique methodology produce a mathematical language that is simple and will widen our perception of the world around us. Unveil...

"Terrific! . . . Smart, and cinematic, this entertaining page-turner is so knowingly authentic only a genuine cop turned storyteller could have written it." —Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony, and Mary Higgins Clark award–winning author of One Wrong WordWhen the body of prominent Portland attorney Paul Ramsey turns up in the bottom of Casco Bay, following his loss of a multimillion dollar civil trial, Byron knows it's no accidental drowning. Golden boy R...

A Portland detective and his team race to stop a serial killer before it's too late in this gripping entry in a bestselling mystery series.Maine Sunday Telegram #1 BestsellerWinner of the Maine Literary Award for Best Crime FictionWinner of the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion for Best Investigator"These books are absolutely superb, beautifully plotted. I c...

A police shooting puts the city on edge, and a detective faces the biggest challenge of his career in this thrilling entry in a bestselling mystery series.Maine Sunday Telegram #1 BestsellerWinner of the Silver Falchion Award for Best ProceduralAgatha Award Nominee for Best Contemporary NovelMaine Literary Award Nominee for Best Crime Fiction

A Lifelong Call to Learn is aimed at directors of lifelong learning and continuing education that serve both clergy and laity in Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish seminaries and conference and retreat centers. While proposing new approaches in continuing theological education, it also addresses the need for programs that involve both clergy and laity at the congregational level and that support ongoing interreligious dialogue in our increasingly pluralistic society. The contributors to this...

Of the over four dozen lighthouses that once marked the jagged shoreline of North Carolina, only nine still stand, watching over 300 miles of coast. These beacons are cherished monuments of North Carolina history. In addition to warning ships to safer waters, they now draw thousands of visitors each year. With this book, cofounders of the Outer Banks Lighthouse Society Cheryl Shelton-Roberts and Bruce Roberts provide a well-researched, human-centered, and beautifully illustrated history of...

For more than two centuries, lighthouses have helped sailors find their way through treacherous waters, guiding them home or taking them safely through passages on their way to adventure. These historic towers and houses form a sparkling chain of lights along our coasts, a reminder of the past echoing with adventure and mystery, a lure for travelers looking for a glimpse into a romantic past.American Lighthouses offers more than just a tour of over 450 beautiful and historic naviga...