DAMN: An Emotional and Physical Journey Through the Corridors of the Justice System

DAMN: Emotional and Physical Journey Through the Corridors of the Justice System uncovers the hidden and taboo stories of gay relationships within the prison system. Venturing into a world often associated with violence and isolation, this book offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of individuals seeking love, intimacy, and self-authentication under the harshest of conditions. Drawing on firsthand accounts, research, and personal experiences, the author delves into the labyrinth of emotions, charting both the struggles and the triumphs that defy the barriers of incarceration.

This compelling narrative serves not just as a testament to human resilience and the transformative power of love, but also as a call to action. Addressing the systemic issues that exacerbate the hardships faced by LGBTQ+ individuals behind bars, it challenges us to confront our biases and advocate for a more inclusive and empathetic prison system. A catalyst for meaningful conversations and reforms, this book reminds us of the inherent worth of every human being, urging us toward a more equitable and compassionate society.

Danielle

In Danielle, the author invites readers into an intimate journey through the life of her seven-year-old daughter, who courageously battled cancer. Far from being just a heartbreaking narrative, this true story illuminates the transformative power of suffering when united with faith. Danielle, with her extraordinary spiritual maturity, finds strength and inspiration from her favorite saint, St. Therese of Lisieux, while navigating the complexities of illness.

This book transcends the usual narratives of tragedy and loss by offering a message of hope and grace. Through sharing the family’s experience – Danielle’s remarkable perspective on life, her deep relationship with God, and her steadfast resilience – the author aims to reveal the beauty that can be found even in immense suffering. Danielle serves as a poignant reminder that life’s hardships and joys are both cradled in the hands of God, and it challenges us to embrace them as such.

Dearest Father

Dearest Reader,

The most difficult part of life these days has been the ongoing battles between family and friends, once united on so many fronts, now unable to speak civilly to one another. Perhaps you’ve had a similar experience with your loved ones and have been left speechless. The hope is that you can find some answers within this book about why your relationships have changed.

During the past few years, it has been hard to hear the spread of untruths, and wonder if name-calling, blaming, threatening, or isolation is eroding conversations with members of your inner circle. And while our journeys through the past few years may not be exactly the same, surely, we can agree that the days and months leading into 2022 have been filled with anguish. Praying that our Dearest Father brings you some comfort, and that his messages help you find your personal truth.

Defiance

In Defiance, delve into the profound journey of overcoming generationally transmitted trauma. Witness how, with the right blend of therapy and education, a child subjected to profound distress can evolve and rise as a Woman of Valor. This book underscores the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of healing.

Demystifying Science

Science today often seems incomprehensible to the general public, filled with specialized jargon and baffling math that eludes most readers. Consequently, science is often held in low esteem, despite being the foundation of all modern advancements.

To make matters worse, a strong movement of ‘science deniers’ has emerged, escalating the problem to a dangerous level. The public needs to grasp the basics of science to participate in and make informed decisions on the critical issues facing the US and the world today.

This book offers clear, intelligible explanations of the fundamental ideas and rationales behind the theories of great scientists. Written in an informal, readable format, it presents an imagined dialogue between the reader and the author. The book explains the thought processes of some of history’s greatest minds without heavy use of math or technical jargon. It includes numerous images and sketches to illustrate concepts and portrays the lives of famous scientists, showing that they too struggled with everyday problems just like everyone else.

Engage with this accessible guide to scientific thinking and discover how the great scientific minds developed their groundbreaking theories.

Desvíos

What do you do when the world starts crumbling around you? When work, society, and unrelenting apathy conspire to drive you into the ground? Do you close your eyes and let the dirt pile up? Or grab a shovel and start digging your way out?

Kevin decided to buy a truck and a camper and head south with his new wife, ditching his corporate life behind. But fate had other plans, teaming up with mother nature to throw every roadblock in its arsenal along their path. The question is no longer whether he needs a shovel to dig out, but rather a lifeboat to rescue them on their journey to reach Nicaragua.

Join Kevin and Mari on their harrowing adventure, motoring straight through the heart of Hurricane Mitch, the deadliest Atlantic hurricane since 1780.

Developing Practical Wisdom

Many people recognize wisdom as an important ideal, but the subject is rarely studied in public education or widely understood outside academia. Drawing from historical and contemporary research in psychology, philosophy, and education, Developing Practical Wisdom describes, in language accessible to any thoughtful reader, how people can intentionally learn to become wiser. The narrative provides a comprehensive set of pedagogical tools, including theories and practices, for developing deeply coherent perspectives on the world and the people in it. It explains how to cultivate coherent thinking and apply moral principles in daily life.

Diary of a Broken Man

As we experience the joys of life, we must also be prepared to handle heartache and despair. For 27 years I thought I had a near-perfect family, two wonderful kids (both grown now), and a wife that I loved and looked forward to spending the rest of my life with. Then one evening she announced that didn’t love me and that she has never loved me. As I fell into darkness… The Diary of a Broken Man began.

Discover the Matrix

The most dangerous move in business is the failure to see the space between. What's the greatest crisis among Leaders today? According to Harvard Business Review (Apr 2020), leaders are living in crisis with no modern-day precedent. Governments, corporations, hospitals, schools, and other organizations need now, more than ever, are "real leaders" people who "help us overcome the limitations of our own individual laziness and selfishness and weakness and fear and get us to do better, harder things than we can get ourselves to do on our own."

Like most, real leaders are not born; having the ability to help others see the space between is not written into their genetic code. Many leaders are forged in crisis. Prime Minister Winston Churchill encouraged his people to keep the faith: "We shall not fail or falter; we shall not weaken or tire. Neither the sudden shock of battle, nor the long-drawn trials of vigilance and exertion will wear us down. Give us the tools, and we will finish the job."

This book provides today's leaders with the tools to get the job done; the skills to see the space between. Challenging conventional wisdom, self-imposed limitations, and abstract obstacles, global business coach and leading keynote speaker Angela Cusack dares you to Discover the Matrix.

Don Harris Oben: In Search of a Future

This book chronicles the captivating journey of Don, who as a young boy used to listen with rapt attention to the fascinating stories his father told about his travels in colonial Nigeria. These tales invoke in little Don a burning desire to one day undertake his own voyage of discovery, to broaden his horizons beyond the familiar.

So Don sets out into the unknown at the tender age of 14, quickly realizing that expanding one’s worldview is no one-time event. Rather, it is a lifelong process full of twists, turns, and unexpected revelations about places, peoples, and even himself. As Don navigates a complex and often bewildering world, we walk alongside him through monumental challenges, missed opportunities and connections made.

With a wife and five third-culture kids in tow, Don’s pursuit to continually push boundaries and search for a brighter future proves as epic and demanding as that of history’s great exploratory figures. His tireless voyage makes us reflect on what it means to have an inquisitive mind, confront hardship, and leave behind footprints that point others to higher horizons long after we are gone.

Dresden: Portrait of a City

The world knows Dresden as the victim of vicious Allied bombing at the end of World War II that destroyed its famed Baroque architecture. But Dresden is more than this stereotype implies. This portrait explores the highs and lows of Dresden’s individual experiences. It captures the visions of the princes who created the Baroque city. It displays the talents of the individuals who turned a princely residence into a modern industrial hub. It traces the city’s historically conflicted relationship with its Jewish community. And it reveals how the city’s identification with the arts was often at odds with its economic, social, and political realities. This background led Dresden to act as spearhead of the peaceful revolution that re-united Germany in 1990. The multiple facets of Dresden’s past inspire its current vitality and energize its response to contemporary challenges.

Economic Myths and Economic Realities

The world’s ten richest countries have about 60 times the income per capita of the bottom ten. Nobel Prize-winning economists have acknowledged their ignorance regarding the sources of economic growth. This explains why, despite considerable financial assistance, the gap between poorer and richer countries has grown year after year, both globally and within countries like the USA and Europe.

Using straightforward statistical diagrams, this book explains approximately 90% of the variance in income among countries or states. First, it empirically demonstrates what does not work – the myths – from reindustrialization to Keynesianism. Then, it examines the real drivers of growth by evaluating whole countries (public, social and private sectors combined, including the non-working population) as companies, assessing their business administration across areas like marketing, work culture, strategy and operations. After all, numerous multinationals are larger than countries.

The lessons are twofold: First, nothing is more pointless than perfecting the irrelevant. Second, there are no underdeveloped countries, only undermanaged ones (P. Drucker). The wealthiest countries are, overall, the best-run companies.