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Nearing the end of his storied reign, a king longs to leave a lasting legacy for future generations. He considers soaring monuments, precious coins bearing his likeness, larger-than-life statues. But then the king's most trusted advisor steps forth with a remarkable idea to discover the wisdom of the ages, the greatest secret of the known world to benefit all people. So the king invites citizens from all walks of life and all corners of the realm to share with him the best of their life lessons.

"The Death of the Admiral is a fast, entertaining read, set against a historical backdrop that isn't used often enough. I really loved the story for its quick pace and for the brilliant selection of the post-Civil War period and location in Washington, where it was possible to move from fancy parlors to taverns and back again as the story unfolded. Bravo." —Charles Fancher, author of Red Clay Washington, D.C., 1885. A dead admiral. A missing map. A conspiracy that could reshape the world's naval balance of power. When journalist Meade Meadows discovers Admiral Ezra Radford slumped over ...

A Christmas Snow, a novel by Jim Stovall, tells the story of how Kathleen has carried around the unwanted memory of her father abandoning her and her mother on Christmas Eve. For the past 40 years, she has blamed her mother for that night and refuses to celebrate Christmas in any fashion. After the storm of the century has her stranded in her own home with two strangers, she is able to face her hurts of the past and decide whether to forgive or continue to carry her pain and bitterness with her.

Seeking a memorial to his reign that would last longer than any coin or statue, a benevolent king seeks out the Wisdom of the Ages. Farmers and physicians, laborers and soldiers, teachers and priests - the citizens of his kingdom share their wisdom; and when all have been heard, the king discovers a great truth that can change the way we live.

Napoleon Hill was born in the 19th century, changed the world in the 20th century, and is now impacting how we live in the 21st century. Through Jim Stovall's latest novel in his Homecoming Historical Series entitled Top of the Hill, listeners young and old will experience the modern-day impact of Napoleon Hill's timeless lessons.

Delve into the shadowy world where loyalty is currency and deception an art form in Jim Stovall's captivating exploration of espionage history, literature, and tradecraft. Unlike any other genre study, "Spy Story" illuminates the unique territory that separates espionage fiction from mysteries and thrillers – a realm where ambiguity reigns supreme and moral certainty dissolves into shades of gray. This meticulously researched collection introduces readers to the extraordinary individuals who shaped intelligence history: Francis Walsingham, Elizabeth I's spymaster, who pioneered modern ...

Welcome to the Friday Night Lights of Harry S. Truman High School football stadium. Coach knows the roller-coaster ride of a high school football season better than anyone. But this season is different compared to any he has experienced in all his years of coaching. It is one of life-changing suspense and gripping lessons in the value of humanity.

The women in this volume of the Heads and Tales series have a way with words. They are remarkable women, all with remarkable and sometimes extraordinary stories. Jim Stovall, in this volume, brings us his unique journalistic and artistic vision of women who whose writings and lives were always notable, sometimes notorious, and occasionally astonishing. Some of these women, such as Louisa May Alcott, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Eleanor Roosevelt, you will have heard of or read. Others will have receded – often unfairly – into the mists of history. What you will find here about each of ...

Here is your Lenten reading for 2025! I intended a quick, breezy read, but I got arrested by several aspects of the book. A major strength is its structure: Text, Commentary, Reflections, Devotional and Leader’s Guide. With some beautiful language and seminal ideas, it mandates pause for pondering about your life during the season of self-examination. Walter “Buddy” Shurden, former chair of the department of Christianity, Callaway Professor of Christianity, and executive director of the Center for Baptist Studies at Mercer University. The Way of Grace: Gospel Stories for Lent by Chuck...

Detective Jacob Dyer traveled from the triumphs and tragedies of Vietnam to a world that suddenly exploded into blindness. In the course of this action-packed novel, Dyer not only has to solve the mystery but also right a tragic wrong, restore a fortune, and recapture the elusive honor that was lost a lifetime ago.

What happens when bestselling author Jim Stovall comes into contact with the previously unknown work of deceased poet Joye Kanelakos? The result is artistic, compelling, practical, and life changing.

This podcast presents true stories from the history of espionage. Interesting characters, tradecraft techniques, fascinating stories -- all are dealt with in this semi-weekly podcast. Espionage fiction and their authors are also topics of this podcast. The website for this podcast and related material is https://www.Spy-Story.com, and the author's website is https://www.JPROF.com.

IS IT LUCK OR SOMETHING GREATER? Are those who achieve great position, wealth and unlimited success in life lucky, or are there key principles that they use to obtain success? This is the story of Stanley Walters, a man lost and without hope due to a tragic event that thrusts him into deep depression. Just when he thought his life was over, he is visited by a mysterious messenger who challenges him with a statement that starts him on a journey to discover its truth. If you are traveling through life like a ship tossed at sea looking for direction, Stanley's story is your lighthouse, guiding...

“ . . . sometimes girls see things other people don’t see . . .”Maxine Wayman doesn’t have any magical powers. She is a senior at Trinity Lane High School in Nashville and needs a good story to write so she can get a scholarship and a start as a newspaper reporter.She’s bright, independent, tough and resilient. And she’s observant. She keeps her eyes open. She listens in on conversations. She does her research. And voila! She’s got a story that will rock the school to its foundations.It’s 1967, and Maxine wants to be a journalist, eventually reporting from Vietnam, where, as...

Jim Stovall was a journalism professor for nearly four decades. In this podcast he shares some of the stories that he has learned about writers, journalists, the writing process, and just about anything else that he finds interesting. You can sign up for his weekly newsletter at his website jprof.com. Jim's latest book is Heads and Tales: Caricatures and Stories about the Famous, the Infamous, and the Just Plain Interesting. That book is available on Amazon.com.

"Grace for All" is a daily devotional podcast from the laity of First United Methodist Church in Maryville, Tennessee. Each episode presents a verse of scripture and a brief reflection on that verse written and recorded by members of our church. These short episodes are meant to inspire you and help you in your journey of understanding and faith. We believe the central message of Jesus is one of grace. Grace for all human beings. Grace for All is a podcast ministry of First United Methodist Church, Maryville, TN