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With the prospect of a never-ending war on terror before us, the need for a Department of Peace in the federal government has never been more urgent. Bills for establishing one have been introduced to Congress throughout the twentieth century until today.The authors of this compelling book of essays contend that the costs of war always outweigh the benefits, even for the victors. They argue that the only way we're going to be able to stop fighting senseless wars is if we have a division of the federal government devoted every day to making peace.In We Need a Department of Peace readers learn the history of such a proposal through original documents and hear new arguments calling for such a department. The story begins in 1793 with "A Plan of a Peace-Office for the United States" by Benjamin Rush, one of the Founding Fathers and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Frederick Schuman's "Why a Department of Peace?" makes the case for the creation of a Department of Peace and tells the story of twentieth century efforts through the late 1960s. Mary Liebman, a prominent activist, continues the legislative story into the 1970s. Finally, Charlie Keil's "Waging Peace" is a manifesto for the new millennium and his "Resolution for a Department of Peace" sets out the core legislative program in only one hundred fifty words.

Caught in the swirling momentum of the early 1970's unrest -- the Vietnam war protests, the advent of feminism, birth control, and a culture that questions all authority -- the naïve Meredith Byrne becomes entangled in an illicit relationship from which she's desperate to escape. When she meets the dazzling Robert Baird, she believes he's her way out. One night, Robert shares a dangerous secret -- one that makes Meredith doubt the wisdom of her attraction. But she chooses to bury these fears, and the pair jump into a marriage for which neither is prepared.The honeymoon over, Robert begins to recreate Meredith. Afraid he will leave her, Meredith struggles to be the perfect wife; going platinum blonde, wearing only the fashions he approves of, and even wrapping herself seductively in Saran wrap. All to no avail.When she turns to professional help, Robert suggests they see a priest for counseling. The priest, hiding secrets of his own, takes Robert's side, and when Meredith finds herself in a profound moral crisis, advises the unthinkable! Ultimately, she must choose between a life of bitterness and anger, or one in which she comes to terms with her husband, the priest, and, most importantly, herself.

Oriana Rousliny, a famous Italian actress, has always dreamed of coming to Hollywood. When destiny brings her there at last, it seems like a fantasy come true. She begins a stormy affair with Tim Forist, a doctor with a tragic past. Legendary producer Ellie Mitchell offers her the role of Joan of Arc.Gary Taylor is a psychologist who treats his patients in a very unconventional way. He admits them as members to his S&M "torture club."When the infamous Hollywood Torture Club is chosen as the shooting location for Joan of Arc, no one can predict what murder mystery will be uncovered.About the AuthorCol. Mahmoud Iranpanah is an Iranian writer who has published many novels in Farsi. Goddess of the Naples is the first novel he has written in English.

What's the quality of your game?Is your game of life being played as you desire? What are the rules to your game of life?C. K. Hersh leads the reader through a series of entertaining stories, exercises, and questions that empower the reader to find his or her game. Any athlete who is training uses specific tools and skills to improve his or her play of a specific game. Tennis players drill their forehands, backhands, and different spins they put on the ball. Similarly, we have tools and skills we use to play the game of life. They include points of view and thinking patterns as well as life experiences and lessons we've learned over the years.Just as athletes train their bodies to participate in a sport, we can also train ourselves to strengthen our knowledge and skill in how we play the game of life. Our goal? To enjoy the game of life-fully in the moment. This entertaining book will help get you in the game you desire.

Your Mother Called (Mother Earth) . . . Yoüd Better Call Her Back! carries Gina Murphy-Darling¿s passionate message of respect for Mother Earth. Taking on her radio show personality of Mrs. Green, Murphy-Darling identifies many of the incredible environmental challenges we face as a human race and offers one woman's solutions on how we can begin to live intentionally to help preserve the very planet that gives us life.From listing the dangers of fracking and the harmful chemicals in our food and our cleaning products to giving tips on a greener way to entertain, Mrs. Green will motivate you to wake up and smell the roses while there are still roses to smell. Filled with anecdotes, humor, and some fairly bold statements, Your Mother Called may make you laugh or cry, but most importantly, it will inspire you to change some harmful habits and encourage you to influence others.Read it, enjoy it, and share the message so that we can all become intentional, committed members of a global community who care about the planet we share.

Did you know that the $600 billion-a-year global weight loss industry has a 95 percent failure rate for weight loss sustainability?Immaculate Consumption: The Path to Lifelong Weight Management offers a scientifically based weight loss program designed to empower dieters to achieve long-lasting results. After years of yo-yo dieting and spinning wheels trying various commercial diets, author Deena Solomon was unhealthy and emotionally disheartened. She realized the traditional weight loss methodology -- blind adherence to rules, forbidden foods, mandatory compliance -- failed to adequately prepare dieters to adapt to the ever-changing temptations, often leading to an unrecoverable relapse.The Immaculate Consumption method is refreshingly different. There are no forbidden foods or abstinence-only models. Using real-life, relatable interactions with former clients to illustrate her methods, Dr. Solomon asks dieters to become scientific researchers into their own food habits and psychology, enabling them to take personal responsibility for their eating habits in a positive way. And with a documented 84 percent success rate, the Immaculate Consumption model has proven successful in maintaining long-term weight loss.Learn how to: Be the competent and proactive captain at the helm of your own journey Use scientifically valid empirical evidence and apply it to your own custom weight loss plan Profoundly change your relationship with food Effectively use tools such as scientific observation and food ledgers to guide you during both everyday and anomalous meal situations Shed the persistent shame and guilt from having "failed" at other commercial dietsThis revolutionary new approach to weight loss may help you shed those extra pounds for good.

Max lay under the abandoned car in the litter-strewn, weed-infested backyard of the strangers, thinking about the events that led to his present situation. He was hungry, tired, and sore. These people and the yard were nothing like his home with his Pet Boy and family, nothing at all. In his family, everyone loved and respected each other, while these people seemed to not care about anything or anyone, especially him. He could not understand why they would not let him go home, but kept him trapped in this long-neglected, walled-off prison of a yard.Max's day had begun innocently enough with him trying to impress his Pet Boy by taking himself for a walk. Now, he lay there, dirty and confused, and whispered aloud, "Pet Boy, where are you?"Clayton was saddened at having to take Joey to the airport after a long, fun-filled summer of adventure, mayhem, and self-inflicted troubles, but was looking forward to seeing his best buddy Max when he got home. Little did he know more trouble was brewing that would lead to many heartbreaking days for the entire family.Come join Max, Clayton, the original cast of characters, and a few new ones, as the adventures of Max a Hearing Ear Dog continues.

Clayton hopes to have a wonderful summer with his best buddy, Max. Little does he know there will be some very hard lessons on friendship, bullying, and loyalty.The summer starts out great until the return of Dale, AKA "Booger." Clayton must learn what is important in life while he struggles with what is right and wrong. He will learn the hard way, and while doing so, might lose the most important thing in his life, his friendship with Max.Join the boys for a fun filled, and, at times heartbreaking adventure.

When married couple, Lilli, an archaeologist, and Frank, a corporate executive, move to Saudi Arabia in 1975, they become immersed in this ancient, undeveloped country. They are mesmerized by a foreign culture so different from their own, especially with its radical mores and oppressive social attitudes toward women.After many years living in the land of sand, Frank tragically disappears and Christian Lilli develops a forbidden relationship with a handsome Muslim man. The love affair must be kept secret to avoid discovery by religious police.Filled with intrigue, drama, and eventually peril, The Sands Are Changing is the engaging story of Lilli's relationships with two very different men. It is also an eye-opening narrative about a culture and now modern country that is misunderstood around the world. Author Jeanne Arlette does a superb job of recreating the Saudi culture as seen through American eyes. Inspired by the author's own life, The Sands Are Changing is a romantic adventure novel in a journey through time with a surprise ending.

When Linda Phillips is found brutally murdered in her home, it appears to be an open-and-shut case. However, potential suspects multiply as Detective Parker Havenot digs deeper. He is finally left with only circumstantial evidence in a well-planned and executed crime.However, Detective Havenot isn't convinced by the circumstantial evidence. He has a hunch that Linda's tragic death is the last link in a chain of events that began deep within her past. Months pass, and his relentless pursuit of the truth produces no other leads except to uncover a side of the quiet, rural town that surprises the seasoned homicide detective. Will the trail grow cold before Parker can identify the killer?

ThyroZone offers a revolutionary approach to thyroid disease, a disease that afflicts millions of people who are often left with no real solution to alleviate their pain and suffering. The truth is that the medical community has yet to understand the causes -- or even the symptoms -- of thyroid disease. This means patients have no strategy to address their disease or ways to optimize their health to provide any meaningful quality of living.After years of development and experience, Dr. John Robinson and Dr. Cristina Bosch wrote ThyroZone to offer a medical solution to patients who are simply not being provided the answers they need and deserve about their thyroid and metabolism. The science-based ThyroZone system surpasses the typical advice and provides unique, practical instruction that offers real results. If you or a loved one have ever experienced a thyroid condition but have always been told the test results are "normal," then this book is for you.

James Platt has seen it all in life. From roaming the urban streets of Harlem to witnessing the violent horrors of World War I, he is a survivor. Then one day his sister Jessica writes him a letter that changes his life forever. African Americans in his rural southern hometown are mysteriously disappearing, and James nearly lost his mother.The town of Hendersonville, Alabama, represents nothing but pain for James, who has spent a lifetime running from the memories of his troubled roots and abusive father. Now James must leave his life as a professional bodyguard in New York City to save his family from the brutal forces that haunt their vulnerable community. James learns that the evil behind the disappearances involves a terrible crime, a murderous cover-up, and a cruel legacy of institutionalized bigotry. In his pursuit of justice, James discovers that, for the disenfranchised, fairness is elusive and the past is often irreconcilable.In his thrilling and emotional examination of the impact of racism on individuals and society, author Jake Corner reveals disturbing truths about the susceptibility of human nature to our darker instincts and insecurities. This moving story celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the power of forgiveness to free ourselves from the past.

My mother, the late Thelma MacNeill, became a born again Christian in the early 1970s, embracing her newfound faith with zeal and joy. At around the same time, she was pleased to discover a new gift for writing poetry. When she mentioned her poetry to her minister, he asked her to write a poem each week for the Sunday church bulletin known as the Bethany Bell. Many of the poems in this book originally appeared on the front page of the Bethany Bell. This book is a testament to the special gifts each of us has in this life. Enjoy the journey.

Everything worthwhile in life comes at a cost. Wisdom must be earned. Love must be nurtured. Peace must be brokered. Many of these sacrifices are negotiations of the individual with the greater universe, and many, sadly, don't survive the journey or are broken by it. Bob Parson was one of them. Separation, divorce, and being isolated from his daughter filled his life with despair. But then everything changed.In the Eye of the Beholder is Bob Parson's autobiographical account of his journeys and life lessons learned from traversing the world during the turbulent 1960s and 1970s, an era when being part of the Silent Generation came with unparalleled beauty and unexpected consequences. Through it all, he was a US soldier, an accomplished businessman, a loving father, and a grateful soul thankful for second chances. His colorful stories span several decades of domestic and international adventures defined by the sadness of war, the thrill of exotic travel, and the cost of personal enlightenment.

Abominations are, simply put, things God hates. God knows us better than anyone, including ourselves. He clearly outlines in the Bible the things that give Him pleasure and the things He hates so that we can recognize our sinful desires and overcome them through His grace. But in order for this transformation to take place in our lives, we must have the spiritual courage to see ourselves honestly. As Christians, this is our greatest challenge. It is easy to point out the flaws in others while ignoring the flaws in our own lives.In Everyday Abominations: Sins that so Easily Beset Us, author Barbara Bowles King helps us to recognize the everyday sins we often overlook, such as lying, gossiping, blasphemy, sexual sin, and pride. By reflecting on her own life and her accumulated knowledge as a dedicated Christian, she emphasizes the importance of being spiritually honest with ourselves and being centered on God instead of being self-centered.Everyday Abominations will help you to recognize and navigate through the evils of your own selfish desires so that you can refocus your life on Jesus Christ and begin to truly impact the lives of others through Him.