CRO'67 a Golden Bear Story

Buckle up for a thrilling journey through the vibrant 1950s and 1960s with this riveting coming-of-age memoir. Echoing the nostalgia and charm of classics like American Pie, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Stand by Me, American Graffiti, and Pleasantville, this graphic memoir offers a unique blend of heartfelt stories and vivid adventures.

Set in the idyllic suburb of Upper Arlington, Ohio, during a Camelot era, this tale follows a group of friends navigating the exhilarating highs and lows of adolescence. From mischievous escapades to moments of poignant self-discovery, the narrative captures the essence of youth, marked by friendships, first loves, and unforgettable parties.

Against a backdrop of significant historical events – social pressures, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War – our protagonists brush shoulders with the elite, all while experiencing the raw and joyful transformation from childhood to teenage years.

Cry Tears of Blood

Cry Tears of Blood is a testament of Cpt. Jose ‘Pepi’ Granado’s (Ret) passion and service within the law enforcement community and a cleansing of his spirit. It was meant to purge the inner demons he encountered while investigating one of his most horrific cases as a young investigator. This book will transport the readers to a crime scene so gruesome that even seasoned veterans were shocked. 

Cpt. Granado was haunted by this investigation for many years, unable to speak of the disturbing act. His account will guide the reader throughout the course of the investigation, trial and bring them face-to-face with evil and the heartbreak of a mother. After so many years, this book was his way of beginning the healing process.

Curious Facts from the Deep

Oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface. Only 5% of the oceans have been explored so far. Most people know little about marine life. We love diving, and in Curious Facts from the Deep, we bring stunning photography and interesting little-known facts to your attention.

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.

Dark Caribbean

When I wrote this story, I never imagined that my lifelong fishing partner and I would find ourselves in the Caribbean. I also never thought I would have false teeth, but here we are. Even more surprising, I never thought any of our crew, my partner, or I would be holding automatic rifles. But there we were, facing thieves who had forty or more of our lobster traps stacked on their deck.

Their boat looked like a refuge from the storm, but when I saw a barrel emerge from a broken window, I knew it was time to pull the trigger. Three men crawled up onto the boat’s roof, rifles in hand. I opened fire with my AR-15. The first guy dropped his rifle, and it clattered to the deck.

I fired a burst straight up and shouted, “Start the engine and throw our traps over the side, and maybe this boat will get you home!”

Defending Alive: Coming of Mazares Dead

A young man desperate to upgrade his homeless lifestyle decides to write about his experiences as a prayer for forgiveness in the form of a diary for money.

During the process of writing, he realizes that his confrontations with penalties were a mistake. A reincarnated interest in contact sports disrupts his relationship with The Sun, The Moon, and The Earth, while misunderstanding the spirit forces him to study his destiny.

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.

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.

Don't Blink [You might miss something]

Have you ever taken life for granted?

Have you ever been ungrateful for a loving gift?

Learn how one man saw the obvious in the not-so-obvious. How an episode early in his life caused him to see his life’s circumstances and his special family—with unexplainable insight. Not just of deeds and words, but of hearts and minds.

There were the sagas, the fortunes, the adventures.

It was life. Then death. Then life again. But different.

No, don’t miss something. Don’t miss anything.

Dream in a Suitcase

Dream in a Suitcase unravels a fast-paced journey of survival, resilience, and the power of love. It is the first English language memoir of a female Romanian-American survivor of the worst communist dictatorship behind the Iron Curtain.

The story offers a rich multicultural mosaic of a life divided not only between two cultures and languages, that of the heroine’s native Romania and her adoptive US but also between Chicago's urban culture and that of a small town in Virginia marked by a heavy confederate history. This book is deeply relevant for our times as it offers an opportunity for American-born audiences to develop a deeper understanding for all those who arrived in this country as refugees in search of freedom, peace, and different versions of the American Dream.

Endorsements:

“An extraordinary memoir of fortitude and freedom, a narrative that is vibrant and lyrical. Radulescu takes us from Romania's dark dictatorial past to the world of literature and beauty, back to the landscapes of her beloved native country, then to her new home in America, and always to the geography of the earth. This is an extraordinary read and a covenant to the power of truth and words.”

Marjorie Agosin, award-winning author of I Lived on Butterfly Hill.

“Domnica Radulescu is a courageous writer. Dream in a Suitcase, like her other novels, is a breathless read.”

Andrei Codrescu, NPR commentator, award-winning poet, and filmmaker.

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.