Glenn M Cosh

Casablanca in the 1950s was a hotbed of secrets and intelligence gathering between the old world and the new. The hot war for the independence of Morocco and the Cold War between the United States and Russia were simultaneously being fought. The French were battling the Moroccan United Liberation Front, who sought independence from France. The United States had a nuclear-weapons presence in Morocco as a deterrent to the Soviet Union's aspirations during the Cold War.Set in the hypnotic vistas of North Africa and Europe, Casablanca: Declassified puts a human face on this confluence of powers and cultures, as it follows the exploits of individual American (CIA), French, Moroccan, and Soviet intelligence personnel (KGB), each jostling to get the upper hand in the high-stake games of diplomacy, international intrigue, suspense, spying, and romance. While two American airmen maintain complex nuclear weapons just below the surface, a Soviet spy network devises an ingenious way to infiltrate their base and gather intelligence on American nuclear capabilities. Meanwhile, the French attach knows his nation's imperial days in Morocco are numbered, but along with his American CIA friend continues to use their charm in pursuit of an American jazz singer.Smoked-filled nightclubs, colorful Berber tribesman riding camels in the desert, unspoiled Casablanca beaches, postwar Italy and Germany, bar brawls in Gibraltar, Spanish bullfights, and airplane dogfights in the skies are just some of the dynamic landscapes of Casablanca: Declassified. Together, they offer a rare glimpse into the special and secret character of time and place that has been all but forgotten, yet whose legacy continues to reverberate to this day. For more great reads go to: www.drglennmcosh.com "An easy, enjoyable read which proves that times have not changed too much in the world of national conflicts and spying." -Emilia McCusker

Casablanca in the 1950s was a hotbed of secrets and intelligence gathering between the old world and the new. The hot war for the independence of Morocco and the Cold War between the United States and Russia were simultaneously being fought. The French were battling the Moroccan United Liberation Front, who sought independence from France. The United States had a nuclear-weapons presence in Morocco as a deterrent to the Soviet Union's aspirations during the Cold War.Set in the hypnotic vistas of North Africa and Europe, Casablanca: Declassified puts a human face on this confluence of powers and cultures, as it follows the exploits of individual American (CIA), French, Moroccan, and Soviet intelligence personnel (KGB), each jostling to get the upper hand in the high-stake games of diplomacy, international intrigue, suspense, spying, and romance. While two American airmen maintain complex nuclear weapons just below the surface, a Soviet spy network devises an ingenious way to infiltrate their base and gather intelligence on American nuclear capabilities. Meanwhile, the French attach knows his nation's imperial days in Morocco are numbered, but along with his American CIA friend continues to use their charm in pursuit of an American jazz singer.Smoked-filled nightclubs, colorful Berber tribesman riding camels in the desert, unspoiled Casablanca beaches, postwar Italy and Germany, bar brawls in Gibraltar, Spanish bullfights, and airplane dogfights in the skies are just some of the dynamic landscapes of Casablanca: Declassified. Together, they offer a rare glimpse into the special and secret character of time and place that has been all but forgotten, yet whose legacy continues to reverberate to this day. For more great reads go to: www.drglennmcosh.com "An easy, enjoyable read which proves that times have not changed too much in the world of national conflicts and spying." -Emilia McCusker

We all have an earthly zip code, a place we live and call home. It ranges from 10001 for New Yorkers, to 90210 for those in Beverly Hills. But what about our life after death, the next phase for our souls - the afterlife, eternity and heaven? Yes, we seek guidance from the world's major religions, and the plethora of beliefs and perceptions from other sources, as to where our souls might end up. Yet, an astonishing one quarter of those who consider themselves part of a major religion still don't believe in heaven at all."Life's Last Fork in the Road" offers a thought provoking scientific and theological overview of what heaven is and isn't among the major belief systems, but goes a step further, asking and offering answers to the question, "What zip code do you want on your tombstone?" Like your fingerprint, you want it to fit within your spiritual beliefs and comfort zone, not someone else's. If we can choose our zip code on earth, why not in heaven?

We all have an earthly zip code, a place we live and call home. It ranges from 10001 for New Yorkers, to 90210 for those in Beverly Hills. But what about our life after death, the next phase for our souls - the afterlife, eternity and heaven? Yes, we seek guidance from the world's major religions, and the plethora of beliefs and perceptions from other sources, as to where our souls might end up. Yet, an astonishing one quarter of those who consider themselves part of a major religion still don't believe in heaven at all."Life's Last Fork in the Road" offers a thought provoking scientific and theological overview of what heaven is and isn't among the major belief systems, but goes a step further, asking and offering answers to the question, "What zip code do you want on your tombstone?" Like your fingerprint, you want it to fit within your spiritual beliefs and comfort zone, not someone else's. If we can choose our zip code on earth, why not in heaven?

Summer camp is a rite of passage for many, and so much more for Tom Steelman, an earnest middle-class son of the South who unexpectedly lands a counselor position at an exclusive camp that plays host to the children of Northeastern privilege. Maine's coastal waters aren't the only thing that Tom finds chilly when he arrives for duty at Camp Waserwarr. Right from the start he's an outsider, forced to endure one slight after another-some innocent and some intentional. Then, as he struggles to maintain a foothold in his new surroundings, ominous reports begin arriving from back home. With his self-reliance tested as never before, will Tom survive the clash of cultures into which he's been plunged, or will proving himself worthy in the eyes of others threaten the humble principles he's always lived by.

Summer camp is a rite of passage for many, and so much more for Tom Steelman, an earnest middle-class son of the South who unexpectedly lands a counselor position at an exclusive camp that plays host to the children of Northeastern privilege. Maine's coastal waters aren't the only thing that Tom finds chilly when he arrives for duty at Camp Waserwarr. Right from the start he's an outsider, forced to endure one slight after another-some innocent and some intentional. Then, as he struggles to maintain a foothold in his new surroundings, ominous reports begin arriving from back home. With his self-reliance tested as never before, will Tom survive the clash of cultures into which he's been plunged, or will proving himself worthy in the eyes of others threaten the humble principles he's always lived by.

Following the Korean War, Air Force veteran Carl Wolf longs to replace the tortured memories of his fighter-pilot past with a quiet life dedicated to marine science. But despite the tranquility of his surroundings, his past always keeps him at arm's length from the emotional connections he so deeply desires. Then, a chance encounter on a scientific expedition to the island of Cozumel changes everything. A newfound soul mate reveals a startling coincidence relating to one of his most traumatic episodes from the war, and Carl gets a glimpse of the future he'd always hoped for. Then, just as quickly, he loses contact with her. In the interim, he finds companionship with a beautiful colleague. The dueling relationship compounds his struggles to come to grips with life, love, and his nagging torturous past. And beyond its beauty, this lovingly crafted period piece is a compelling reminder that the pain of hard choices can often be tempered by nature's miracles...like the green flash itself.

Following the Korean War, Air Force veteran Carl Wolf longs to replace the tortured memories of his fighter-pilot past with a quiet life dedicated to marine science. But despite the tranquility of his surroundings, his past always keeps him at arm's length from the emotional connections he so deeply desires. Then, a chance encounter on a scientific expedition to the island of Cozumel changes everything. A newfound soul mate reveals a startling coincidence relating to one of his most traumatic episodes from the war, and Carl gets a glimpse of the future he'd always hoped for. Then, just as quickly, he loses contact with her. In the interim, he finds companionship with a beautiful colleague. The dueling relationship compounds his struggles to come to grips with life, love, and his nagging torturous past. And beyond its beauty, this lovingly crafted period piece is a compelling reminder that the pain of hard choices can often be tempered by nature's miracles...like the green flash itself.