I am Bob, an 85 year old alcoholic. This is my story, but in this story is much of the story of every alcoholic, his or her story, their obstacles, their answers, their failures. Herein lies many of the secrets of a road less traveled. A narrow road toward freedom from alcoholism. The word alcoholism defines me well, yet I am 35 years without any alcohol in my system, this condition is, as you may be aware, is known as alcoholism. Alcoholism, as you may not be aware, is a disease and, surp...

Henry Cooper is best remembered for the night he nearly changed boxing history - 19 July 1963. Fighting an up-and-coming boxer by the name of Cassius Clay, later to become Muhammad Ali, his famous left hook (known as 'Henry's Hammer') sent Clay crashing onto the canvas. Arguable Britain's greatest ever heavyweight fighter, Cooper won 40 of his 55 professional bouts, beating most of the true boxing greats along the way. His story is littered with famous names - Rocky Marciano, Floyd Patters...

This book is the first major study of providence in the thought of John Chrysostom, a popular preacher in Syrian Antioch and later archbishop of Constantinople (ca. 350 to 407 CE). While Chrysostom is often considered a moralist and exegete, this study explores how his theology of providence profoundly affected his larger ethical and exegetical thought. Robert Edwards argues that Chrysostom considers biblical narratives as vehicles of a doctrine of providence in which God is above all lovi...

This book contains not only some thoughtful moments of the writer Robert F. Edwards, but the dates as well. For over 36 years, the sayings and the dates reflect in some small way as a diary of the writer. Nevertheless, if the reader takes any page and reflects on the date; they can stroll back in their time of what was happening to them or to the world around them. To say that this is a record of 36 years of history would be totally misleading. However, it is somewhat the history of the wr...

The collection starts with The Now Time, a poem I wrote in an effort to comprehend Time in relation to Self, and to propose advice to myself and the world about the magic of living in the moment. The next poem, Image of Self, gives meaning to true Image development. Further on, I write of personal experiences in a creative story-telling style. I offer romance in The Nature of Love, while Heart and Soul also tells of three characters Heart, Soul and Princess and how they work out their diff...

These poems are designed to help us get though hard times!. The Corona Virus Pandemic is such a time bringing chaos to our world.This gem collection of life poems give a good perspective of time, the inner self, youth, pain, fear, love, life & death.A great book to have ready for these times. Stay safe and much love, Rob.

Lucile opens with a heartfelt dedication to the poet's father and unfolds into a world where love, memory, and duty collide. A letter from the Comtesse de Nevers to Lord Alfred Vargrave sets the drama in motion, exposing a past attachment that cannot be neatly buried and drawing him away from the promises of the present. Across witty salons, mountain journeys, and private confrontations, the poem traces Alfred's divided heart as he weighs Miss Darcy, Matilda, and Lucile against honor, nost...

Yawning makes one yawn, crying makes one cry. In the same way, a shiver, appetite, sexual desire and confidence are transmitted from one person to another. These examples capture the contagion-like dimension of emotion, spreading rapidly among people with tangible behavioural manifestations. Emotional contagion still challenges scientific explanation, and philosophical, scientific and anthropological topics converge around this issue. In Medieval Latin, there is a specific name for this co...

In "The Collected Plays of Anton Chekhov," the reader is invited into a profound exploration of human nature and societal dilemmas, characteristic of Chekhov's innovative dramatic style. This compendium showcases his distinctive use of subtext, where dialogue often contrasts with unspoken thoughts, creating an intricate tapestry of emotional depth. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia, these plays reflect the social complexities and existential questions that resonated during a ...

"Code of the Illuminati" delves into the clandestine world of the Bavarian Illuminati, offering an extensive and comprehensive examination of their historical theory, structure, and practices. This work, the third part of Abbé Barreul's polemic history of the French Revolution, stands out for its inclusion of substantial quotes from the actual literature of the Bavarian Illuminati. Founded in 1776, this secret society, with its revolutionary ideology and centralized structure, is portrayed...

The Kings of Buddhism explores the consequences of state regulation and protection of a country’s majority religion. Sterken argues that religious liberty or the lack thereof results from rational interest-based calculations of both religious and state actors. Using insights dating back to Adam Smith, John Locke, and Thomas Jefferson, Sterken argues that centuries of state support for Theravada Buddhism has corrupted the Myanmar religious marketplace. At the expense of religions and the so...

Anton Chekhov's "Plays" encapsulates a masterful blend of nuanced character development, intricate dialogue, and the exploration of human emotions and societal norms, marking a significant evolution in dramatic literature. This collection includes seminal works such as "The Seagull," "Uncle Vanya," and "Three Sisters," all characterized by Chekhov's trademark subtext and a focus on the mundane struggles of life. His plays defy traditional climaxes and instead revel in the beauty of everyda...