Church leaders and those who endeavor to plant new churches in Europe today face tremendous challenges, not least because the church itself is considered by many to be outdated, irrelevant, or even an abusive sect.
The sailor-author navigates his famous yacht, Outward Leg, across the rivers of Europe in this travel memoir that's "e;vintage Tristan Jones"e; (Publishers Weekly).
From the acclaimed teller of such classic yarns as A STEADY TRADE, THE INCREDIBLE VOYAGE, and HEART OF OAK, ENCOUNTERS OF A WAYWARD SAILOR is wonderful collection of true stories from one of the great storytellers of the sea.
The author of The Incredible Voyage sets out on a "e;simply tremendous"e; and death-defying adventure sailing through the Arctic Ocean (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).
At age 16 Chris Kopczynski carved the words ';Everest/Eiger' into the handle of his ice axe, marking his goal to climb the two mountains known as the highest and the hardest.
In the nineteenth century people could gain fame and fortune by ';discovering' and documenting things that were already known to exist like the source of the Nile and the North Pole.
In Standoff at High Noon, the sequel to Old West Showdown, coauthors Kellen Cutsforth and Bill Markley again investigate ten well-known, controversial stories from the Old West.
The Long Way is Bernard Moitessiers own incredible story of his participation in the first Golden Globe Race, a solo, non-stop circumnavigation rounding the three great Capes of Good Hope, Leeuwin, and the Horn.
Over the course of twenty years of delivering sailboats to far-flung quaysides, John Kretschmer has had innumerable adventures, both humorous and terrifying.
Part documentary, part reality-television, the story of the Deadliest Catchs Alaskan crab fishermen risking their lives in the Bering Sea to make a buck and feed their families has captivated the world.
Covering the time period from 1807, when John Colter first discovered the wonders of the Yellowstone Plateau to the 1920s when tourists sped between luxury hotels in their automobiles, these tales of Wonderland come from the letters, journals, and diaries kept by early visitors and later tourists.
Poignant tales from the renowned travel writer's formative yearsIn over six decades as a travel writer, Norman Lewis earned acclaim for his vivid chronicles of life around the globe.
Celebrate the timeless charm of Clueless with this essential read packed with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories from Amy Heckerling, Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd, and more, plus a deep-dive into 90's fashion, Brittany Murphy's unforgettable legacy, and the lasting cultural impact of this classic comedy.
Based on the real life story of a little-known figure in the Civil Rights Movement: a white social worker who left the comforts of her life in New York City to travel to the segregated South, comes BEV, a fictionalized account of the strength, compassion, and dangers people faced in their fight to help African Americans achieve equality.
An insiders look at the two years when Senator Ted Kennedy held at bay both Newt Gingrich and his Republican majority: For those who love politics and care about policyand those looking for an account of how Washington used to work, Lion of the Senate is pure catnip (USA TODAY).
Elizabeth Meyers sweet, touching, and funny (Booklist) memoir reads as if Carrie Bradshaw worked in a funeral home a la Six Feet Under (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
The ultimate insider to Chris Christies 2016 presidential campaign delivers a definitive biography of the popular and controversial governor of New Jerseyincluding the true story behind the Bridgegate lane-closure scandal.
The controversial New York City police commissioner and New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Son shares the story of his fall from grace and the effects of his incarceration on his views of the American justice system.
Full of never-before-seen illustrations, Life Sketches is an inspiring and elegant portrait of Robert Batemans life as an artist and of his belief that Nature is an infinite source of reason, imagination, and invention.
*NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD WINNER FOR BEST MEMOIR/AUTOBIOGRAPHY *FORBES TOP 5 BREAKTHROUGH BOOK OF THE YEAR In this intimate memoir of life beyond the camera, Connor Franta shares the lessons he has learned on his journey from small-town boy to Internet sensationso far.
Recognized the world over for his distinct voice and timeless hits spanning a career of nearly half a century, Charlie Wilson is one of the most celebrated musicians of his generation.
