Such was the wisdom of the Pittsburgh Daily Gazette and Advertiser in 1866 when describing a railway boss's threat to decapitate a former employee. Pittsburgh has many such stories of strange but mostly true events. Local author Thomas White delves into these lost tales, from Lewis and Clark's inauspicious start involving an intoxicated boat builder to the death ray of inventor Nikola Tesla. A 1907 lion attack at Luna Park, death by spontaneous combustion, Jack the Ripper's rumored visit t...

Thomas White spins a beguiling yarn with tales that reach from the misty hollows of the Alleghenies to the lost islands of Pittsburgh. Oppaymolleah's Curse. General Braddock's buried gold. The original man of steel, Joe Magarac. Such legends have found a home among the rich folklore of Western Pennsylvania. White invites readers to learn the truth behind the urban legend of the Green Man, speculate on the conspiracy surrounding the lost B-25 bomber of Monongahela and shiver over the ghostl...

What do you really know about the Keystone State? William Penn, the Revolutionary figures of Philadelphia, and the strength of Pittsburgh's steel all loom large in Pennsylvania's history, but author Thomas White brings together a collection of tales that have been cast in the shadows of these giant icons. From the 1869 storm that pelted Chester County with snails to the bloody end of the Cooley gang, White selects events with an eye for the humorous and strange. Mostly true accounts of can...

A twelve-foot bull shark in the Delaware, the 1856 tornado that tore through Kensington and the four-elephant battle royal that rolled into Fair Hill Junction are among the bizarre tales that are too often overlooked in the history of Penn's Holy Experiment. Authors Thomas and Edward White have intrepidly stormed the stacks to unearth this offbeat collection of strange stories and weird lore with accounts of body snatchers, witch trials and a snake-wielding lunatic. From the outlawing of t...

What would happen if your life became unmistakably marked by Jesus?Today's world is filled with distractions, competing voices, and endless demands for your attention. It is easy to lose sight of who you are and why you are here. Yet the Gospel of Mark presents a powerful invitation: Follow Jesus, and your life will never be the same.In Marked by Jesus, Dr. Thomas White guides you on a transformative devotional journey through the Gospel of Mark, helping yo...

An old mansion sits atop of a cliff, overlooking the ocean, in Santa Cruz, CA. A young realtor, Darcy Wainwright, manages to sell the dilapidated old house to Henry Childs, an obese nebbish who is obsessed with the property. In the backyard is a pool. Not an ordinary pool but a giant tide pool. In the tide pool is a siren with an evil agenda for revenge.

Crime Drama Fueled by Brutal Choices and Consequences That Will Not Stay BuriedA savage crime in the Pacific Northwest ignites a chain reaction that drags ordinary lives into extraordinary darkness. Every decision carries weight, every mistake leaves a mark, and the emotional cost keeps rising. This is an adult crime drama where violence has consequences, and no one walks away clean.A Layered FBI Mystery Where Every Clue Opens the Door to Something ...

A folklorist chronicles the history and lore of witchcraft in the Keystone State from William Penn's seventeenth century witch trial to twentieth century occultism.As English and German settlers migrated to Pennsylvania, they brought their beliefs in magic with them from the Old World—sometimes with dangerous consequences. In 1802, for example, an Allegheny County judge helped an accused witch escape an angry mob. But Susan Mummey was not so fortunate. In 1934, she...

The author of Witches of Pennsylvania and "Pittsburgh's Historian of the Supernatural" takes on the region's folklore, ghost stories, and urban legends (Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership).The ghostly woman of Summit Cut Bridge, a black hound that guards the Gates of Hell and the whispering dead entombed beneath the Black Cross—these are the spirits of southwestern Pennsylvania. Join local author Thomas White as he recounts such chilling stories as that of Re...

Soul of a Leader: A Guidebook to Uncovering Who You Are by Thomas White is a transformative exploration into the essence of leadership, designed not as a manual, but as a journey of self-discovery. White, a seasoned CEO, founder, and spiritual explorer, invites readers to reconnect with their innermost truths, revealing that true leadership arises not from mastery or control, but from presence, authenticity, and alignment with one's deepest self.This guide challenges conve...

This account has never been published in it's complete form, remaining in private hands for more than 80 years

There is a distinctive way each word earns its space in Thomas Whites first book of poetry and quotes, Healing of a Divided Soul. They fit accordingly after the mastermind of their structure. Giving you imagery in each piece, and taking you on a journey deep inside the soul of a man determined to overcome life difficulties through faith and commitment. Healing of a Divided Soul uniquely shares his story through poetry of living and escaping life on the bottom tier of the violent inner-city...