Before Superman, before Batman, there was—the Phantom! Making its debut as an American newspaper comic strip in 1936, The Phantom was the forerunner of the comic-book superhero genre that today animates vast billion-dollar franchises spanning print, film, television, video games, and licensed merchandise. But you’ve probably never heard of it—you probably think Superman inaugurated the genre. That’s because, despite its American origins, The Phantom comic strip has enjoye...

Inspired by his closest relationships, nature, and spirit, author Kevin Patrick wrote all of the poems in this collection in the beautiful and natural surroundings from Hope to Vancouver and throughout the picturesque Southern Gulf Islands.In Ten Tall Trees, Patrick offers a free-verse lyrical narrative that tells a story of lucid spiritual exploration and awakening of consciousness witnessed by the beauty of the changing seasons. In the title poem, Ten Tall Trees, he obse...

"Eclipsed Hearts" follows the journey of Jordan and Taylor, two individuals navigating personal struggles and identity. From their first meeting in a bustling city to overcoming family disapproval and past traumas, they find strength in each other. Together, they embrace their identities, support LGBTQ+ youth, and face life's challenges with resilience. Their story culminates in a profound commitment, symbolizing hope, unity, and the power of love and self-acceptance.

“Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road - (Mark 10:52). The following are true stories that show the power of having faith in our world. They are inspirational, and each touch on lessons from the Bible. The beginning of the book includes faith journey messages from other believers as well, and shows what they have gone through to grow in their faith. It is a read that hopefully will get you exploring your own faith ...

The 20s is a strange age to be in the early 21st century. While it's very liberating to be young and have this feeling of independence, there is this conflict that we have to age fast and many of us are still fighting for that independence - many of us don't have enough money to stand on our own two feet like the generation before us. It's a transition age that's between the "best years of your life" (high school) and the entry into adulthood. So this addresses what it's like for me to gro...

Riley, a bisexual protagonist, starts a new job in a vibrant city, where they meet Jamie, a charismatic and open-minded colleague. Their connection sparks an unexpected romance that navigates workplace challenges, family prejudices, and personal insecurities. Through laughter, heartache, and soul-searching, Riley and Jamie's journey reveals the strength found in love and acceptance. As they build a future together, they face each obstacle hand-in-hand, celebrating their unique bond and the...

DIRTY DAYS is a nonfiction narrative. The Setting - the tough Irish bars of New York City in the 1970s, '80s, and '90s. A place where life can change in an unforeseen instant. As a Bleecker Street bouncer and musician during the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s in Greenwich Village, author Kevin Patrick Corrigan relives true stories of old school New York City. Kevin Patrick Corrigan has been a fixture in the New York City Irish bar and music scene for three decades. He estimates he's been in ...

Diseases affecting the skin have tended to provoke a response of particular horror in society. This collection of essays uses case studies to chart the medical history of skin from the eighteenth to the twentieth century.

DIRTY DAYS is a nonfiction narrative. The Setting - the tough Irish bars of New York City in the 1970s, '80s, and '90s. A place where life can change in an unforeseen instant.As a Bleecker street bouncer and musician during the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s in Greenwich Village, author and narrator Kevin Patrick Corrigan relives true stories of old school New York City.Kevin Patrick Corrigan has been a fixture in the New York City Irish bar and music scene for three decades. H...

For centuries, spiritual seekers have profited from reading accounts of people’s spiritual journeys. Well-known examples include Augustine of Hippo’s Confessions, Teresa of Avila’s The Story of Her Life, Thomas Merton’s Seven Storey Mountain, and M.K. Gandhi’s The Story of my Life. Reading such spiritual autobiographies can provide us with light for our own journeys and can help us correct course when we veer off the path. Some readers of this autobiography by Kevin Patrick Joyce, Surprise...

Pennsylvania's mid-20th-century Route 6 brought together appealing natural environments, historical events, and cultural landscapes. The eastern length of the route crosses an area featuring rolling mountains and tranquil valleys dotted by farms and towns. To the west, Route 6 traverses a more level landscape that also includes lakes. This book presents the 370-mile scenic drive as a destination in itself. It covers the secluded setting of northern Pennsylvania where Route 6 and its towns ...

Captain Carl Kraft is a man dancing on a dangerous tight-rope. By day, he works as an Army Intelligence officer; by night, he secretly reports his department’s strengths and weaknesses to a harsh and mysterious superior. Assigned the dirtiest job in his profession, he is ordered to set up a patsy—to frame a fellow officer as a traitor!“I’ve worked with spies for more than ten years. Or, to be absolutely accurate, against spies. So if there’s nothing else I know, I know what spies l...