“The essence of this book is the description of those who fought there, on a personal level, and the tanks that took them into battle. Wright fought in this war, and his perspective lends humanity… should be added to any historical library, particularly if a reader is interested in American military operations in Iraq.” -Military History ChroniclesDuring the Iraq War, the U.S. Army found itself in a very similar situation to the 1st Air Mobile Cavalry Division duri...

The story of a young boy named Buford T. Johnson, who has a very active imagination. Buford has suffered a lot of different tragic events since the day he was born. His mother died while giving birth, and his father blames Buford and God for taking away his wife. Buford has a lot of different trials while growing up, and he uses his imagination to escape his harsh reality. There are many different paths that we can choose to take in our lives. Different paths can lead to different outcomes...

is a raw and introspective narrative set in the vibrant and tumultuous 1980s. This memoir transports readers to a time when cities like New York, Miami, Chicago, and Atlanta were renowned for their elite and elaborate dance clubs. Yet, Detroit emerges as a formidable contender in this cultural landscape, with House Music journeying from Chicago to find its soulful home in the Motor City.Under the leadership of President Ronald Reagan and Mayor Coleman A. Young, Detroit experienced ...

Joe Barley, full-time English professor and part-time private detective, is given a simple case: to track Jason Tyler and find proof of his adultery. But as he's investigating, Barley stumbles across the story of a missing manuscript containing writings by a young Ernest Hemingway.What is Tyler's connection to the Hemingway papers? And why does Tyler's wife insist that Barley stay on the case, long after he's come up with the required evidence of Tyler's infidelity?While th...

Eric Wright's popular detective, Charlie Salter, is introduced in this collection of the first three books in the well-loved mystery series: The Night the Gods Smiled, Smoke Detector, and Death in the Old Country. Self-righteous and outspoken, Salter has gotten himself shunted to routine duties from what he considers the "real" police work of investigation. However, circumstances give him the chance to redeem himself, and his intelligence and sensitivity guide him through...

After years spent chasing deadlines, bestselling author Joanna Johnson returns to the quiet mountain town she once called home. What begins as a temporary visit soon becomes something much more as old friendships are rekindled, new dreams take root, and one familiar face refuses to stay in the past. Filled with laughter, coffee, classic cars, unforgettable characters, and the kind of love that grows stronger with time, On Crooked Creek: Coffee, Cars, and Coming Home is a warm, uplifting re...

Some attribute it to Aristotle, but whether the great Greek philosopher said it or not doesn't affect its timeless truth. "If you want to avoid criticism, all you have to do is say nothing, do nothing and be nothing." If on the other hand, you decide your life is purposed for something worthy and being on the playing field is preferred to sitting in the stands, there is something you are sure to encounter; what Jeff Piersall and Eric Wright call "barking dogs."Dogs Don't Bark a...

People have always been drawn to behind-the-scenes stories-especially when it comes to the restaurant industry. It's not just about what's on the plate. It's about what happens when the customers aren't looking. The quiet arguments in the walk-in cooler. The late-night hookups. The rivalries. The hustle. The laughter. And the secrets that never make it to the dining room floor. Whether it's a small-town diner or a fast-paced urban kitchen, every restaurant has a story-and no two are alike....

In this modern tale of trials and triumph, Cornelius Whitehouse Johnson, Earl of Crooked Mountain rebuilds his family, his friendships, and his love life in a sweet, wholesome, funny romance set in wide open Montana as he renovates his family farm and rewires his heart. When his youngest child moves back home with her family, it kickstarts Earl's personal growth as well as his farm's and his small hometown's renovations. And, though he wasn't looking for a new love, he finds it waiting for...

Detroit's Dumbarton Street and the surrounding areas of Grand River in the early 1960s were largely working-class neighborhoods made up of a mix of African American and white residents. The area was known for its outlets, restaurants, markets, barber and beauty shops, industrial and manufacturing plants, and of course, the Motown Sound. Many people traveled from the South to work in Detroit's auto industry. It was a model city for the rest of the United States and was once considered as a ...

Be a Climate Warrior is an information-driven, nonfiction book about climate change and American society. It is a motivational climate change toolkit that provides individuals guidance on how to contribute to broader climate initiatives while reducing their own carbon footprints. The book casts a blacklight over one's life and their connection to society, illuminating the carbon-scrubbing opportunities that lurk everywhere.The book contains two primary elements. Half of the chapter...

The War at Home (An American Assault Weapon Story)By: Eric WrightPolice officer Bobby Benton turns from a law-abiding gun advocate to an assault weapon opponent. Guided by an unlikely co-conspirator, he initiates violent and deadly attacks on assault weapon promoters. From illegal gun shows all the way up to the highest levels of government he reigns terror. With law enforcement on his heels, he deftly evades capture and attracts national attention. A must-read for anybody ...