Patton's Shadow by Nathan C. Jones, a leading authority on George S. Patton, offers a definitive account of the creation of the Patton legend and what it illuminates about American culture and the worship of heroes. Jones traces how the persona of Patton, a brash and brilliant general in the European theater of World War II, transcended the individual man and became a cultural icon and byword for triumphal American might.Patton was a hero lionized and celebrated in his own...

When your faith is challenged, these twelve men have the answers!Gain a richer, deeper, and lasting faith in God as you travel along with the Minor Prophets on their own personal faith journeys. Join Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi as they explore the realities of a faith that can withstand loss, injustice, confusion, guilt, and so much more.These twelve messengers of God learned trust and obedience in the...

A mother's wish to reconnect with her family leads to a discovery of unusual wedding photos, an unexpected phone call, and the moment her daughter meets the brother she never knew. Together, these life changing events inspire a story within a story, reminding us that we all seek a place to belong, to be accepted for who we are, and to realize, in the end, that life is beautiful.

'Fascinating and insightful . . . lifts the curtain to reveal the inner workings of international cricket. A must-read for any cricketer, coach or fan' Eoin Morgan'This path-breaking book should be compulsory reading for commentators and captains - and all cricket fans' Mervyn King'Clever and original but also wise' Ed SmithHow valuable is winning the toss? And how should captains use it to their advantage? Why ...