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  The Curious Life and Many Deaths...

  Damian Arnold

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  It all began with a charismatic Dutchman who one day was speaking with passion in Parliament and the next was dead . . .Inspired by the vivid life and sudden death of eccentric traffic engineer Hans Monderman, Damian Arnold began a career writing obituaries for The Times. Rather than being morbid, Damian’s job is life-affirming, because every day he sees what can be crammed into a good one. In the space of a week he might relive the 1966 World Cup final, march into battle with a Second World War soldier, and hang around in space with an astronaut.In his own life, Damian has a close but complicated relationship with his father, Hugh – a figure of granite certainty. But Hugh is becoming forgetful, his mind operating in a loop. Dementia has featured in any number of deaths Damian has written about. He knows its onset will take several years to reach its inevitable conclusion. And that he’ll eventually be required to write his own father’s obituary.Full of delicious charm, often poignant but frequently funny, The Curious Life and Many Deaths of an Obituarist is an unforgettable story about finding meaning in life.

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  Fishing with Hyenas

  Theresa Mathews

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  When city girl Theresa falls madly in love with commercial fisherman Captain Bart, she trades her urban lifestyle for a grueling job as crew on his ninety-two-foot tuna boat in the middle of the North Pacific Ocean. During their three-month journey, she battles waves the size of four-story buildings in hurricane-force winds and almost loses her mind, but wins the respect of the Hyenas—an elite group of fishermen who become her extended family.  
  When Captain Bart dies at sea of a massive heart attack, Theresa must survive her worst nightmare and nearly drowns in grief and financial devastation. 
  FISHING WITH HYENAS is a true story about the power of love, the pull of Mother Ocean, and overcoming loss. 

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  Scoundrels to the Hoosegow -...

  Morley Swingle

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  “Morley Swingle’s Scoundrels to the Hoosegow is not only consistently fascinating, but there is much to be learned from it about life in and out of an American courtroom. I highly recommend this engrossing book.” Vincent Bugliosi, Author of Helter Skelter  
  In Scoundrels to the Hoosegow, a veteran prosecutor who is also a terrific storyteller shares more than thirty legal stories drawn from real life. In cases ranging from tragic to hilarious, Morley Swingle offers a behind-the-scenes look at the justice system from crime scenes to courtrooms. 
  Swingle takes readers on an enjoyable romp through crime and punishment.  Whether describing a drunk who frees dogs from the pound or a serial killer who saves lives in his day job, he combines true crime and legal analysis with a healthy dose of humor—and shares the occasional “Perry Mason moment." 
  “If Tom Wolfe’s Bonfire of the Vanities captured the essence of criminal practice in a major metropolis, then Scoundrels surely captures the essence of that practice in small town and rural America.” Robert H. Dierker, Jr. 
  “Swingle has written an interesting, easily approachable—and rare—account of daily life as a prosecuting attorney. I am unaware of any prosecutor who writes better than Swingle. The book is refreshing. Mark Twain almost certainly would have enjoyed it.” Steve Weinberg, St. Louis Post-Dispatch 
  “Morley Swingle is a terrific writer and an even better entertainer. Lawyers and non-lawyers alike will enjoy being along for this informative and entertaining trip to the hoosegow.” Forward, Reviews of Indie Books 
  “Those who read Ann Rule, Joe McGinniss or John Grisham will enjoy this book.” Lithuanian Librarian

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  Neem Karoli Baba

  Sripad Jagannatha Das

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  Neem Karoli Baba was one of the most beloved spiritual figures of modern India, revered by devotees as a saint whose life was marked by humility, compassion, and extraordinary devotion to God. Though he left behind no formal organization of his own and wrote no books, his influence spread across India and eventually around the world through the lives he touched and the spiritual inspiration he provided. 
   
  Born in northern India around the beginning of the twentieth century, Neem Karoli Baba lived much of his life as a wandering holy man before becoming associated with a number of ashrams, particularly those at Kainchi Dham and Vrindavan. Known simply as "Maharaj-ji" to his followers, he emphasized service, devotion, feeding others, remembrance of God, and love for all living beings. His teachings were often expressed through simple words and practical examples rather than lengthy philosophical discussions. 
   
  This audiobook explores the life, teachings, stories, and enduring legacy of Neem Karoli Baba. Drawing upon memoirs, historical accounts, eyewitness recollections, and devotional literature, it presents the story of a remarkable saint whose message of love, service, faith, and devotion continues to inspire spiritual seekers throughout the world.

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  The Great Theologians - A Brief...

  Gerald R. McDermott

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  Who are the church's great theologians? What was special about their teaching? What can we learn from them today?
  Gerald McDermott has written this book for those who want a solid introduction that is challenging, but not overwhelming. Provocative but satisfying. And not too long. McDermott not only informs us about eleven pivotal theologians from Origen to von Balthasar, but helps us sort out what is of continuing value today.
  With study questions at the end of each chapter, this book is perfect for small groups to go through together. As you do, you'll explore your shared theological history and uncover more about what and why you believe. Here's your chance to think with "the greats" about God.

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  Carbon Credits are Crap - The...

  Jaye Connolly

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  This book is a timely and unapologetic expose that dismantles the carbon credits system – a $2-trillion climate (so-called) “solution” that has exploited under-developed communities for decades. More than a critique, the book is a bold call for global accountability and a reimagined approach to solving climate change. Carbon credits are a market-based way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by funding projects that remove or avoid emissions from the atmosphere. Based on personal encounters and extensive work across Africa, the author presents the raw truth about what happens when climate policies are manipulated to serve the elite while leaving the most vulnerable to bear the cost. Jaye Connolly demonstrates why the current carbon credits system is failing and, if left unchecked, enables fraud and greenwashing on a huge scale. She goes on to offer real-world solutions for how we can reform this broken system, ensuring that those who are protecting the planet benefit from the climate economy.

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