Great Walks

Kinky Friedman, the original Texas Jewboy, takes us on a rollicking, rock-and-rolling tour of his favorite city: Austin.

Kinky Friedman, the original Texas Jew boy, guides readers through the sights, sounds, food, and sundry oddities of his favorite Texas city. Known for live music and food, Austin is also the home of Willie Nelson, Janis Joplin, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and a number of other music legends.

Having worked in recruiting for many years, as certain as the sun rises in the morning, a typical job interview will begin with an interviewer asking, "Tell me yourself." As certain as the sun sets at the end of a day, the person answering the question will answer the question badly, answering the question off the cuff. Imagine being given an open book test in school and not opening the book. That's what job hunters do much too often reaping the consequences of their laziness and lack of preparedness. Your answer to this question will set the tone for the rest of the interview and either ...

"Before we started down the street to the first home, we stood together and said a prayer. I prayed the Lord would open doors for us that day, so we could teach people the gospel we loved. When I opened my eyes I saw a wonderful vision: I saw before me a large door and frame that covered the entire street we were about to tract. As I pondered the meaning of what I saw, the voice of the Spirit spoke to me and said, "God will open the doors for you this day!" As I continued to look, I saw this large door begin to open before me until it was fully open and the street was no longer blocked. "As...

Neo and Nubia, and their schoolmate, Emeke, are sent back in time on a quest by their grandfather, whose health is declining, to secretly test if they have what it takes to replace him as griots to save all of the human knowledge from being lost. Equipped with their curiosity, clever antics, and ancient wisdom, they will outsmart an evil cabal that wants to erase history. If the trio is successful, they will be selected to become the next generation of griots, our "new guides."

Do you desire to change the world? It all starts with you so let’s begin your transformation today! Your Daily Walk with the Great Minds is a daily journey based on psychological and spiritual principles that have been scientifically confirmed and shown to help create lasting change and personal growth. When each human being changes and grows it directly affects humanity. If each individual being is committed to change and self actualization the Universe will directly feel this peace and universal transformation will occur. There is no better time than Now to take part in Universal peace ...

Out of nowhere, the storms of life hit us without warning. The loss of a loved one, a broken relationship, loss of a job and properties. A terrible accident, illness, or the failure of a business. These are tough challenges that people all over the world are being confronted with daily in their respective life. We don’t have the power to choose what happens to us; neither can we, as humans, choose the nature and severity of the problems and challenges that confronts us every day.

Losing weight and getting in shape is very basic. You already would have been in shape. You have just been making the wrong choices. You just need to begin making the right ones. That's all.

If you could change your life today, what would you do...? Your Daily Walk with the Great Minds gives you the inspiration you need each day to be the best you can be and live the life you've always desired. Let me be the coach who will lift your spirits, challenge you to go the extra mile, and fulfill your life's wishes every day.

Refill*Reconnect*Recharge gives you an insight of how to walk in the will and purpose of God!

James Meredith's 1966 march in Mississippi began as one man's peaceful protest for voter registration and became one of the South's most important demonstrations of the civil rights movement. It brought together leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Stokely Carmichael, who formed an unlikely alliance that resulted in the Black Power movement, which ushered in a new era in the fight for equality. The retelling of Meredith's story opens on the day of his assassination attempt and goes back in time to recount the moments leading up to that event and its aftermath.

Author C. Orville McLeish hails from humble beginnings, yet his family’s spirit was unbroken. Despite financial constraints that limited educational pursuits and the acquisition of certain earthly possessions and comfort, he discovered a "faith" that inevitably guided him through many life challenges and transformed him into a voice echoing God’s ability to elevate a soul from obscurity to prominence. His was a journey of faith, overcoming hurdles, and challenging conventional perspectives. His transparency reveals personal battles with fear and anxiety before embracing an identity ...

After a beautiful wedding, followed by a powerful word from God, Frankie and Karen should have lived happily ever after. But, as soon as the service ends, chaos begins. Each character from the Greatest Love Series is thrust into a whirlwind of drama filled with abuse, betrayal, secrets, and scandals.

The Victorians invented mass entertainment. As the 19th century's growing industrialized class acquired the funds and the free time to pursue leisure activities, their every whim was satisfied by entrepreneurs building new venues for popular amusement. Contrary to their reputation as dour, buttoned-up prudes, the Victorians reveled in these newly created "palaces of pleasure".

The Persians triumph at Marathon and proceed to conquer Greece. Hannibal annihilates the Roman army at Zama, paving the way for a magnificent Carthaginian empire that dominates the Western Mediterranean for centuries. The Spanish Armada obliterates the forces of Queen Elizabeth I, who is taken captive and sent to Spain, while a Spanish-occupied England endures a brutal second Counter-Reformation. This book delves into the alternative outcomes of a dozen of the most pivotal battles in Western history, examining the cultural and political forces that shaped their aftermath—often more ...

Leo Tolstoy & Charles Dickens: The Ultimate Collection brings together four major works of fiction from two of the greatest writers of the 1800s, as well as a one piece of their most renowned non-fiction. In this collection you'll hear Jonathan Keeble expertly narrating the grand epics of Anna Karenina and War & Peace, Stephen Fry narrating Great Expectations, Scrooge's ghostly journey narrated by Jason Isaacs, and other award-winning narrators bringing Tolstoy and Dickens' most beloved stories to life.

Have you ever wondered why you were created? What is your purpose in this world? Discover the life-changing truth that you were Created for His Glory. In a world filled with distractions, it's easy to lose sight of the greater purpose God designed for each of us. This transformative book is a bold call to realign your life with God's divine plan and radiate His glory in everything you do. "Created for His Glory: Aligning Your Life with God's Greater Purpose & Becoming a Reflection of His Glory" is more than just a book—it's a journey of spiritual awakening and empowerment. Each page is ...

The green fields, rugged highlands, and rolling hills of England, Scotland, and Wales are commonly associated with adventure, romance, and seclusion as well as literary figures like Jane Austen and William Wordsworth. But in reality, many of these rural places—with their country houses, lakes, and shorelines—were profoundly changed by British colonial activity. Even hamlets and villages were affected by distant colonial events.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you. Greater Than a Tourist – Cairo Egypt by Gihan Amin offers the inside scoop on the city of Cairo.

Do you aspire to run your own company and live life on your own terms? This book is for you if you have a passion for vehicles and want more control over your schedule and earnings. Here’s how it works: You may be excited about beginning your own car rental business. Still, you’re unsure where to begin: What do you need to get started? How are you going to get people interested in your new venture? How can you provide the most satisfactory possible service to your customers?Fortunately, this book will provide you with the blueprint to start a profitable automobile rental business. Some ...