A thriller that explodes along the border between Mexico and Texas. The Garcia family is living out the American Dream, serving their country, working hard, and spending as much time as possible together as a family. What appears to be an ideal location to retire and call home, suddenly finds itself immersed in a war that no one ever saw coming. And just a few months later, the entire family is fighting for its life. This book grabs you from the start and by the end you'll be cheering for ...

A father's impossible quest to return to his family. A son's magical journey. A single mother's heroic efforts to protect her son. And fate's sleight of hand bringing together baseball's past legends and today's major league stars in a game for the ages.

Underneath its gulf coastal charm, the tourist town of Oceanport holds secrets that nobody dares talk about. Children avoid the Roe Mansion, even if it means going out of their way. Their parents and grandparents have long told them the old Roe Mansion is haunted. After years of being alone, Arla Roe, the wealthy old widow that lives there, is childless and the last of her rice dynasty family line. She is thought by many to be a bit crazy. Is all that just old wives tales? Will anyone dare...

From the author of Why We Get Sick comes a bold, evidence-based exploration of how excess carbohydrates—even ones you wouldn’t expect—are fueling today’s chronic disease crisis.Carbs make up over half of our daily routines, according to conventional dietary recommendations—despite decades of scientific research linking carbs to a spectrum of health issues including obesity, type 2 diabetes, autoimmune and metabolic disorders, and more. But carbs don’t actu...

Mathematical modelling modules feature in most university undergraduate mathematics courses. As one of the fastest growing areas of the curriculum it represents the current trend in teaching the more complex areas of mathematics. This book introduces mathematical modelling to the new style of undergraduate - those with less prior knowledge, who require more emphasis on application of techniques in the following sections: What is mathematical modelling?; Seeing modelling at work through pop...

In an era when government seems remote and difficult to approach, participatory democracy may seem a hopelessly romantic notion. Yet nothing is more crucial to the future of American democracy than to develop some way of spurring greater citizen participation. In this important book, Jeffrey Berry, Ken Portney, and Ken Thompson examine cities that have created systems of neighborhood government and incorporated citizens in public policymaking. Through careful research and analysis, the aut...

How does our faith affect how we think about and respond to climate change?Climate Politics and the Power of Religion is an edited collection that explores the diverse ways that religion shapes climate politics at the local, national, and international levels. Drawing on case studies from across the globe, it stands at the intersection of religious studies, environment policy, and global politics.From small island nations confronting sea-level rise...

“Trust me; I’m a doctor” no longer has the credibility it once did. Nutritional therapy is often overlooked in medical school, and the information provided to physicians is often outdated. Advice to avoid healthy fats and stay out of the sun has been proven to be detrimental to longevity and wreak havoc on your system, and yet many doctors still regularly espouse this “wisdom.” What kind of advice is your doctor giving you? Is it possible you’re being misled? Dr. Ken Berry is here to dispe...

Updated and Expanded Edition of the Bestselling Book Common Sense Labs! Features the latest medical research and insights, offering a more comprehensive explanation of blood tests. Blood tests are one of the most effective and accessible tools for monitoring your health, but in today’s fast-paced healthcare system, patients often leave the doctor’s office with little understanding of which tests to request, why they’re important, or how to interpret the results. Doctors, often pressed for ...

In this noir mystery/thriller, Ryan Hart frets, "Am I another down-on-my-luck loser?" Lost his commercial fishing job last year; and hustling cab fares through the night in dreary Seattle ain't cutting it. He pushes spiked dope on the side to support his fiancée and baby daughter, "illegal aliens" the Feds could snatch and deport at any moment.When the cops find a body in the back seat of a cab Ryan's busted for murder. His only alibi is his dope dealing buddy Shawn. But Shawn has ...

An episode from Rod Serling’s The Zero Hour radio program entitled “The Heir Hunters” and starring Edgar Bergen, Joanne Worley, and Ken Berry.

From the author of Why We Get Sick comes a bold, evidence-based exploration of how excess carbohydrates—even ones you wouldn’t expect—are fueling today’s chronic disease crisis.Carbs make up over half of our daily routines, according to conventional dietary recommendations—despite decades of scientific research linking carbs to a spectrum of health issues including obesity, type 2 diabetes, autoimmune and metabolic disorde...