The true story of heiress Sunny von Bülow's coma and the attempted-murder trial of her husband, Claus—the case that inspired the film Reversal of Fortune.On December 21, 1980, millionaire socialite Sunny Von Bülow was found unconscious on her bathroom floor. She would remain in a coma for twenty-seven years. Although her condition appeared to be the result of hypoglycemia, Sunny's children suspected their stepfather, the debonair Claus Von Bülow, of attempt...

Multi-genre anthology: This collection includes a great mix of short essays, poetry, and fiction by prominent writers from each genre, some never published before.Full-color illustration throughout, with 50+ full-color photosLiterary luminaries have provided permission for use of their work and are excited about the collection, with proceeds benefiting the Elizabeth Bishop House, which has be...

Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest is a stunning exploration of 20 lush private gardens. These sprawling estates, small sanctuaries, and artful retreats capture the natural beauty of the verdant Pacific Northwest, each one splashed with hints of boldness, modernity, artistry, and exquisiteness. Capturing the personality of those who cultivate them, these gardens have their stories told through the words of renowned author Brian Coleman, who takes readers through the flourishing natur...

Who were the men who commanded the British Army in the numerous small wars of the Victorian Empire? Today, many are all but forgotten, save the likes of Cardigan, Kitchener, Baden-Powell and Gordon of Khartoum. Yet they were a disparate and fascinating assemblage, made up of men of true military genius, as well as egoists, fools and despots. In Warriors of the Queen, William Wright surveys over 170 of these men, examining their careers and personalities. He reveal...

In an industry plagued by short careers and constant churn, Recruiting to Retain offers a better way.John Wright II, managing partner of one of the most successful advisor firms in the country, reveals how a mutual selection process and personal mentoring lead to career retention—not just job placement. Drawing on two decades of leadership, this book outlines a replicable model for financial advisor recruiting, built on principle-based leadership and hands...

The long ago offers a nostalgic reflection on early life, using a series of gentle recollections to highlight the lasting influence of childhood experiences. The book revisits moments shaped by family bonds, the natural world, and the rhythms of a small town, presenting them not as grand events but as quiet memories that continue to shape identity. Its early chapters evoke the warmth of a household grounded in affection and routine, drawing attention to the comfort found in familiar spaces...

I was born during the Vietnam war, so I guess you could say I’ve been doing this for a while now. Over 40 years to be exact. I started, what I call tracking, at the age of 13 and have tracked down drug dealers, warlords, cryptids, and some of the worst human beings you can imagine. Some of these the government doesn’t even want you to know about. That’s why they hired me. Even other countries have hired me for my services, so I guess you can say I get around too. But now there’s one that’s...

Get both of Dr. William Wright’s best-selling, award-winning books in a singlevolume!Maximum Insecurity chronicles Wright’s true-life metamorphosis from suburbanear surgeon to life as the sole physician at Colorado’s maximum-security prison.Jailhouse Doc follows Wright’s transition from prison medicine to running theclinic at the county jail. Should be easy right? Not on your life.Told with a humor and biting wit, both books reveal the real insi...

In May 1857, with the Indian Mutiny reaching boiling point, Sir Henry Lawrence summoned from their homes two sets of pensioners, one of sepoys and one of artillerymen, to defend the Lucknow British Residency. Lawrence would not clear the mosques surrounding the 60-acre site, which provided cover for rebel sharpshooters and artillery – ‘spare the holy places’ – and was almost immediately killed by a shell.Thus began one of the most dramatic episodes in the history of the British Emp...

Since the beginning of Christianity, the Lord's Prayer has occupied an important place in the lives of Jesus's disciples, for it is the prayer Jesus himself taught them. Like other biblical prayers, the Lord's Prayer contains words people offer to God. But since this prayer is from Jesus and is part of Scripture, it is also God's Word to people. When we say this prayer, not only are we speaking to God, but God is also speaking to us.Highly regarded New Testament scholar Wi...

Examine the New Testament from within the living tradition of the Catholic ChurchIn this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, two well-respected New Testament scholars interpret the Gospel of John in its historical and literary setting as well as in light of the Church's doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual tradition. They unpack the wisdom of the Fourth Gospel for the intellectual and spiritual transformation of its readers and connect the Gosp...

Why He Doesn't Sleep: The Selected Poems of Stephen Gardner collects the best poetry of an underappreciated writer, an extremely popular professor whose teaching inspired many students to become serious poets themselves. Gardner was known to invest himself in helping others more than in his own work, and so this overdue collection offers exposure to an interesting, variegated, and genuinely passionate writer.GOING HOMEDown the road, lying with my f...