ALTERNATIVE TRUTHS, a fvisionairy anthology dreamed up by two Pacific Northwest authors In the aftermath of the presidential inauguration, Bob Brown and Phyllis Irene Radford asked the science fiction writers they know to imagine a post-Trump, post-truth worldALTERNATIVE TRUTHS is about the possibilities of a mad and confusing time," said Brown, who published the book through BCubedPress. "A bombastic billionaire golf-course developer and reality TV-show host has become the most po...

This go-to book on peregrine falcons provides a timely, captivating, and educational blend of natural history, science, exhaustive research, and personal reflections on this dynamic raptor. Written by seasoned journalist and longtime raptor monitor Jim Wright, The Peregrine Falcon offers a comprehensive look at the world's fastest creature.Learn why peregrines live in cities, how they can reach speeds of 200 mph, and why they are so fast and fierce, as well as all the basic...

"A refreshingly authentic and engagingly written look at the little known ornithologist behind the iconic name. Ian Fleming could not have written better." —Pete Dunne, author of Birds of Prey"Whatever happened to him actually outshines anything I've had my James Bond do." —Ian FlemingJames Bond: author, ornithologist, marksman, and . . . identity-theft victim? Packed with archival photos, many never before published, and interviews with the...

More Alternative Truths is an exploration of the potential consequences of today’s politics in our daily lives. More than our individual lives, but our American identity.This exploration defines this anthology. So many of the stories ask what has America become? What will it be in the future? Will it devolve into a Russian style oligarchy, or will we rise to the challenge and use our hearts, our minds and our votes to return to a rational democracy, of, by, and for the people. No o...

A young boy stumbles into a portal that transports him back in time more than a hundred years. The longer he stays, the stronger the bonds of friendship grow. Soon, he finds himself faced with a challenge that could change his life, and the lives of the ones he loves most forever.

Successful comic strip artist Ridley Dunham, bored by the predictability of his characters, Poncho the cat and Sammy the dog, finds it difficult to come up with new situations for them until he introduces Odin the Rottweiler, who thunders into the nice, clean, middle class neighborhood and reduces it to a war torn Third World slum. Former enemies Poncho and Sammy unite to drive Odin away.Ridley's fans are stunned by the alarming turn of events. Within weeks, newspapers are canceling...

Dr. Jim Wright considers one of the most provocative questions facing believers today: Why did God allow Donald Trump—a polarizing and unconventional figure—to secure stunning electoral victories in 2016 and again in 2024?Drawing from biblical prophecy, historical patterns, and eschatological insights, the author presents a compelling thesis: Trump’s presidency serves a divine purpose in advancing end-times events. Specifically, God has positioned him to play a pivotal role in faci...

One terrible night in January, 1953, Britain's East Coast was battered by a huge North Sea surge. Hundreds died and many more were made homeless. Lincolnshire was one of the counties worst affected. This is the story of what happened that fateful night in the popular holiday resorts of Mablethorpe, Skegness, Cleethorpes and Ingoldmells.

Events from Grimsby's colourful past are recalled in this fascinating retrospective.When, for instance, Spanish flu hit Lincolnshire's famous fishing town, people queued to buy quinine - thought to be an effective remedy for the potentially lethal disease.On a different tack, sharks were an unusual catch for one fishing vessel - and their meat was dispatched to London Zoo to feed the resident polar bears.And how did the famous umbrella of Prime Minister Neville Cham...

In April 1907, Grimsby mayor Jacob Pickwell was probably one of the few in the town who possessed a telephone.At 6am one day in April that year, it rang, rousing him from his slumber.Who was the caller at such an early hour?The man pronounced himself to be Prince Makaroo, a Zulu chieftain!What happened next makes up one of the chapters of this publication which recounts many strange events as recorded in newspaper accounts of the time.Also explored a...

Often described (inaccurately) as the 'Russian' linesman, Tofiq Bahramov will forever have a place in the history of football.In a moment of high drama during extra-time in the 1966 World Cup final between England and West Germany, it was he who controversially advised Swiss referee Gottfried Dienst that, yes, the ball had crossed the line, and that a goal should be awarded to the host nation.It was the turning point of the match which England went on to win 4-2.In ...

THE MAN WHO KEPT BOUNCING BACKOver the years, millions of people have spent happy holidays at Butlin's.This intriguing publication traces the twists and turns of its founder's remarkable career, both in Toronto, Canada, and in many cities, towns, and villages the UK.Since his death in 1980, Butlin's reputation has fallen into neglect. There is now a tendency to sneer at his legacy.But he was one of the most remarkable entrepreneurs of the la...