Bruce Clark is the world’s best dad. Born and raised as a Scientologist, the religion-cult’s practices were his only reference points. At age 16, disillusionment had set in, and he was spewed out onto the streets uneducated and livid. Deep into adulthood he remained pretty much like that, until the love of a good woman grounded him. They got married and, at age 47, he was a father. His story begins there. Love, Sex, Fleas, God is Clark’s terrifically sad and funny account of life and paren...

It was a massive, yet little-known landmark in modern history: in 1923, after a long war over the future of the Ottoman world, nearly 2 million citizens of Turkey or Greece were moved across the Aegean, expelled from their homes because they were of the 'wrong' religion. Orthodox Christians were deported from Turkey to Greece, Muslims from Greece to Turkey. At the time, world statesmen hailed the transfer as a solution to the problem of minorities who could not coexist. Both governments sa...

Adventures in Entrepreneurship is a powerful, real-world inspired guide to building the mindset, courage, and vision required to succeed in business and life. Blending personal storytelling, entrepreneurial lessons, and practical exercises, this book explores what it truly means to pursue the American Dream in today's fast-changing world.At its core, this book is about entrepreneurship mindset development, risk-taking psychology, a...

When a young woman in a wetsuit boards a luxury cruiser moored on the Tweed River, just south of the Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise, she is taken captive by two young Middle Eastern brothers. Mysteriously, the woman refers to the men as “princes.” We learn that earlier that night, the same woman, Saxony Knight, was interrogated by Australian National Security about an agent who was murdered -- apparently by her.As events unfold, the plot thickens and we find Saxony aboard the cruiser as t...

Death By Grand Jury And Other D.C. Stories features protagonists who are players in Washington, D.C.’s version of the American criminal justice system. Whether they are defense attorneys, defendants, detectives, witnesses, or student investigators, they are all struggling not so much to seek or provide justice as to make their way through each day with their integrity intact, and without failing those they are responsible for. The stakes are always high: coping with failure, avoiding burno...

A groundbreaking look at Gaia theory’s intersections with neocybernetic systems theoryOften seen as an outlier in science, Gaia has run a long and varied course since its formulation in the 1970s by atmospheric chemist James Lovelock and microbiologist Lynn Margulis. Gaian Systems is a pioneering exploration of the dynamic and complex evolution of Gaia’s many variants, with special attention to Margulis’s foundational role in these developments.Bru...

A sweeping history of Athens, telling the three-thousand-year story of the birthplace of Western civilization, from Runciman Award winner Bruce Clark'A stunning retrospect and beautifully written overview of one of the world's greatest cities' Paul Cartledge'Courageously grand in scale yet sensitive to the details that make Athens' extraordinary history come alive' Sofka Zinovieff'Bruce Clark brings an eye for the quirky, hum...

The Union soldiers have just sprung to their feet, much to the shock and horror of the approaching Confederate Iverson Brigade, who have nearly completed their march across Mr. Forney's field of Timothy hay, on this hot July afternoon on the outskirts of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. In an instant, the Union Boys would unleash a fury of lead from their muskets, destroying the approaching Confederates in seconds.

Our Mexican Riviera Cruise stopped in Ensenada. The idea of La Bufadora, the blow hole, didn't appeal to us.We opted for premium wine over plastic matadors. We decided to take off on a tour of our own to the winery region outside of Ensenada and left the crowded bus behind.All of us had a wonderful time. The driver we hired driver was informative. He took us to many interesting places not on the bus tours and provided information about the area.The Russian immigrant...

This guide is for visitors to New York City and who want to see the major sites in a short visit of a week or so.Links, addresses, pics and information on the major attractions are included with tips on the best values for your travel time and dollar.Forget about driving a car or riding a bus in NYC's traffic! NYC traffic jams are legendary. Getting familiar with an unfamiliar subway system can be intimidating. Once you use a good subway system, the rewards are well worth t...

Every winter hundreds of thousands of people flock to Quartzsite's desert with their RV or camping equipment.The BLM manages thousands of acres of public land in the surrounding desert where people camp at little or no cost. As a result, Quartzsite remains one of the most popular winter-season RVing areas in the world. La Posa LTVA remains one of the most popular. From your secluded camping area, gaze out across wide open spaces sprinkled with RVs and watch breathtaking The RV and ...

"Hunter's Marjory: A Story For Girls" by Margaret Bruce Clarke is a captivating work of girls' literature that delves into themes of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery. Set amidst the picturesque countryside, the novel follows the journey of Marjory as she navigates the challenges of adolescence and embarks on a quest for empowerment. As Marjory explores the natural beauty of her surroundings, she discovers the true meaning of friendship and the importance of resilience in the face ...