Ocean Beach, San Diego, better known as OB, is located on Point Loma. Nothing stops the summer influx of tourists, fugitives, and gypsies from coming nearly as far southwest in the continental US as one can go. On any given day, you will see the unofficial mayor of OB holding court on the seawall by the pier. Paul "Pops" O'Hagen tells the tale of his life before and after prison as he encourages the younger surfers to not do what he did. Pops's troubles are not in the past, though. The person who used to be his best friend but betrayed him by lying in court still poses a threat.
Ocean Beach, San Diego, better known as OB, is located on Point Loma. Nothing stops the summer influx of tourists, fugitives, and gypsies from coming nearly as far southwest in the continental US as one can go. On any given day, you will see the unofficial mayor of OB holding court on the seawall by the pier. Paul "Pops" O'Hagen tells the tale of his life before and after prison as he encourages the younger surfers to not do what he did. Pops's troubles are not in the past, though. The person who used to be his best friend but betrayed him by lying in court still poses a threat.
San Carlos was a bedroom community located fifteen miles east of the Pacific Ocean. After WWII and the Korean War, veterans and their families lined up to buy one of the tract homes that made up the new suburbia. The baby boom had begun in San Diego.Directly west of San Carlos, Ocean Beach, a laid-back enclave consisting of seven square miles, was the bohemian jewel of the Point Loma Peninsula.The common thread that tied these two communities together in the seventies was not just beautiful weather. Two outlaw motorcycle clubs immersed in a territorial war, the rampant abuse of illegal drugs, sociopathic serial killers, and suicide stained, for those of us who lived there and then, what should have been an idyllic existence. There Goes the Neighborhood is a tale of two communities forever changed by the dark cloud that blotted the light of day from those who called either community home.
As we search for greater understanding of the origins of liberalism, religious toleration, and modern democratic thought, Mark Jendrysik's timely work examines the political and religious ideals that buttressed the first 'modern' revolution. Explaining the English Revolution studies the years 1649 to 1653, from regicide to the establishment of the Cromwellian Commonwealth, during which time English writers "took stock" of a disordered England stripped of the traditional ideas of political, moral, and social order and considered the possibilities for a politically and religiously reordered state. Jendrysik provides—through a rich comparative analysis of the work of Thomas Hobbes and his contemporaries Filmer, Winstanley, Cromwell, and Milton—a new understanding of the Civil War-era intelligentsia's assessment of the crisis in the body politic and their varied prescriptions and plans for a new post-revolutionary England.
As we search for greater understanding of the origins of liberalism, religious toleration, and modern democratic thought, Mark Jendrysik's timely work examines the political and religious ideals that buttressed the first 'modern' revolution. Explaining the English Revolution studies the years 1649 to 1653, from regicide to the establishment of the Cromwellian Commonwealth, during which time English writers 'took stock' of a disordered England stripped of the traditional ideas of political, moral, and social order and considered the possibilities for a politically and religiously reordered state. Jendrysik provides_through a rich comparative analysis of the work of Thomas Hobbes and his contemporaries Filmer, Winstanley, Cromwell, and Milton_a new understanding of the Civil War-era intelligentsia's assessment of the crisis in the body politic and their varied prescriptions and plans for a new post-revolutionary England.
One of the most enduring themes in American political discourse is the idea of decline. Since the very beginnings of the European settlement of North America there have been voices pointing to an inevitable regression of the people from the standards set by heroic ancestors. This discourse of decay has often taken the form of the jeremiad in which public intellectuals, pundits, and politicians point to the causes of decline and call for a return to older and nobler standards of conduct. The Jeremiad has seen a revival in the last 25 years. Jendrysik traces the history of this form of political discourse from its modern reinvention by Allan Bloom to its current uses by such figures as Bill O'Reilly and Hillary Clinton.
One of the most enduring themes in American political discourse is the idea of decline. Since the very beginnings of the European settlement of North America there have been voices pointing to an inevitable regression of the people from the standards set by heroic ancestors. This discourse of decay has often taken the form of the jeremiad in which public intellectuals, pundits, and politicians point to the causes of decline and call for a return to older and nobler standards of conduct. The Jeremiad has seen a revival in the last 25 years. Jendrysik traces the history of this form of political discourse from its modern reinvention by Allan Bloom to its current uses by such figures as Bill O'Reilly and Hillary Clinton.
This touching, short story recounts the tragic loss and the miraculous recovery of a family pet. Based entirely on actual events, Miracle at Seeleys Cove provides a first-hand, emotional account of a family's resourcefulness, perseverance and exceptional luck in overcoming seemingly impossible odds to find and bring back home their beloved, feathered family member. It's a story that will resonate loudly with anyone who has ever owned and loved a pet, from teens and young adults to seniors and everyone in between.
ILLUMINATION, a Hike into the High Country, is the exhilarating story of searching for, discovering, and attempting to fulfill a purpose in life-your individual purpose. It can indeed be a most illuminating trek-if you're willing.Have you ever hiked the high places of the earth? Have you trekked through the deserts of the American southwest, or hiked among the formations in our many National Parks? Hiking can be quite inspirational and is good for you physically as well. Consider if you will that the human brain is more complex than any man-made computer will ever be. It can allow you some profound discoveries that have not yet surfaced-but in time could... Your trek through this particular writing may indeed be the most illuminating adventure of your lifetime...Are you ready? Hang on tight The greatest thing about this most descriptive author is that as you turn the pages, you will find yourself right there in the middle of it all-living and breathing the story, and perhaps find yourself gleaning essential and purposeful understanding...
The Vampire Survival Bible, Identifying, Avoiding, Repelling and Destroying the Undead, Volume 1 is the authoritative book on separating the confusing and misleading Vampire myth from the shocking reality. Together Volumes 1 and 2 look at every aspect of the Undead, and teach you how to avoid contact with these murderous creatures, how to repel them if contact is unavoidable, and how to effectively destroy the Vampire, if your life is endangered. This book draws upon historical facts, little known case studies, suppressed information, and the expert opinions of professionals in many different fields of study. For the first time in human history, we now have a definitive 2 Volume set of books that cut through the myth, misinformation, and modernization of the Undead, equipping humanity with the vital information we need to take ourselves and our loved ones "off the menu" of the Blood-Sucking terror called the Vampire. With this knowledge, we are now in a position to take back the night from these monsters.
The Vampire Survival Bible, Identifying, Avoiding, Repelling And Destroying the Undead, Volume 2 is the authoritative book on separating the confusing and misleading Vampire myth from the shocking reality. Together Volumes 1 and 2 look at every aspect of the Undead, and teach you how to avoid contact with these murderous creatures, how to repel them if contact is unavoidable, and how to effectively destroy the Vampire, if your life is endangered. This book draws upon historical facts, little known case studies, suppressed information, and the expert opinions of professionals in many different fields of study. For the first time in human history, we now have the definitive 2 volume set of books that cut through the myth, misinformation, and modernization of the Undead, equipping humanity with the vital information we need to take ourselves and our loved ones "off the menu" of the Blood-Sucking terror called the Vampire. With this knowledge, we are now in a position to take back the night from these monsters.
*HOLIDAY EDITION: 'A High Sierra Christmas' is a tale of the West, narrated in the 'old west' style. It's a story of Jeremiah Johnson and his 'later in life' adventures in the High Sierra-Nevada mountain range of California. Two old cowboys, looking for gold, seek out Johnson and ask him to guide them to their dreams across the rugged High Sierra. In this fireside tale, Jeremiah and his Indian friend, John Windwalker, embark on that adventure with his visiting young nieces, Carrie and Hannah, and his nephew, Marc. The group rides out on a difficult journey up the east side of the majestic, white graniterange, headed toward Mineral King on its western slopes. But, when the bank in Big Pineis robbed, three lawless men in their getaway head up the trail right behind them. What happens next is a long way from what you might expect. For young and old alike, it's for sure a Christmas to remember. You'd best saddle up and ride along
*March 2021 Edition: The desire to know God is universal--we want to understand our connection. Have you ever hiked the high mountains, or explored the vast deserts of the American Southwest? Have you wandered inquisitively through a thick forest, or just sat down beside a rushing stream? Have you pondered the intricate design of a flower, or discovered the water canals in a single blade of grass? The greatest Artist in all the universe has created each of these things, and they know the Artist well. They can indeed teach you how deeply He cares for you as a human being. You are about to embark on a most illuminating journey in the company of author Mark Stephen Taylor... A former California police officer educated in criminal psychology and geology, and who is now a Biblical teacher and counselor, Mark offers us unique insights into the profound attributes of God through His creation. He also enlightens us, with intense honesty, regarding who and what we are, and where we're going. He helps us to understand our individual purpose in life. Through this award-winning autobiography he hikes us over a diversity of terrain, allowing us to make personal discoveries well beyond any expectation. Hiking the Trail of Truth is the adventure of a lifetime. If you have what it takes to endure this journey it will be exceedingly well worth your time Whoever you are, whether an artist, a scientist, a doctor, a lawyer, a teacher, a preacher, an executive, an officer worker or a laborer of any kind--no matter what your calling in life, you will be both physically and spiritually nourished by this hike. Do you enjoy hiking? Well, what are you waiting for? C'mon along--let's do it Summary by Sandra M. Eisenhower, Artist, Petaluma, CA.
* The Secret of Monument Valley(Volume 2 in the Florea/Holland Mystery Series)... According to the so-called experts, in about 1450 AD, an exceedingly prosperous generation of Native Americans, known then as the Anasazi, vanished from their strongholds in the American Southwest--disappeared without so much as a trace. However, the Native Americans of the present day Navajo Nation dispute the theoretical findings of modern day archeologists and anthropologists. In fact, the Navajos claim that a sovereign remnant of the Anasazi currently dwells among them It's time to tag along once again with treasure hunter, Rod Florea, and trail expert, Mitch Holland (Prequel: The Sun, The Glass, and the Leaning Rock), as they make a predestined journey into the desert southwest, most eager to solve this enduring mystery once and for all. Based on actual accounts from Native American residents of the Navajo Nation, award-winning author Mark Stephen Taylor thrusts his characters into the heart of this most interesting controversy. What they must endure is indeed most shocking. What they will find is most profoundly enlightening Florea and Holland, accompanied by White Eagle, who claims to be the last surviving elder of the Anasazi, challenge the prevailing philosophies, following a five hundred year old trail from Chaco Canyon across the rugged, desert southwest into Monument Valley. It is along this trail and among the towering sentinels of the Navajo Tribal Park that the secret of Monument Valley and the trail of the Anasazi are revealed to the world. Are you ready to hike along? Watch out for the opposing forces, which stem from the very halls of government, and will resort even to kidnapping and murder to thwart the purpose of this monumental journey
