Michael James Jaquish

Most will agree that humanity is a mess. Darwinian evolution says that all species are doomed to compete among themselves for the right to contribute to the gene pool. Human beings like to think they are superior to animals but clearly; we are no different from animals in this respect. The evidence is all around us. Every generation finds reasons to launch atrocities and wars. For these reasons, the idea that we can coexist peacefully seems for many, like an idealistic, overly optimistic dream, rather than anything founded in reality. This book explores the proposal that humanity may be ready for a crucial shift in this paradigm, by offering ideas and tools that have been applied on an individual basis to produce inner peace in some Buddhist cultures for centuries. This is a critical conversation that must take place if we desire to escape the chains of past collective behavior patterns that seem to be propelling us toward the extinction of our species. The author explores this challenging topic along with two fellow deep thinkers; Dexter Amed, Ph. D., a professor of psychology with an academic career spanning decades, and Lama Lakshey Zangpo Rinpoche, a highly respected Tibetan Buddhist teacher who traveled to America from Tibet in 2007 to contribute to the spread of Buddhism in the West.

This fast-paced science fiction novel with a bit of Buddhist philosophy tossed in for good measure is the prequel to THE LEGACY. The story begins with a young couple in North Bend, Washington abducted by "Aliens" in a silver flying saucer on a rainy night in the forest. The plot takes an unexpected twist however, when the couple learns that the "Aliens" are really human visitors from another time and they are astonished to learn that the abduction is actually a rescue mission. But before they can wrap their minds around the bizarre revelations, the couple finds themselves tumbling head first into a desperate struggle to survive and elude an ancient enemy that is battling to destroy their world.A Country Cop Books publication.

What do you say when your child asks you, "where do we come from?" Many Americans respond with the Biblical story of creation but this is not the case in other countries. Religion is an important part of our culture and history but more truth about our natural world is being revealed every day. This is the story of our universe and the journey that humanity is making through it. The discussion is presented in a manner that young people can understand and particular attention is given to the difference between "belief" and "knowledge". It touches briefly on speculation about the existence of the soul and how various cultures deal with that issue but the primary intent is to provide facts based upon what we actually 'know' about our universe. This is a straightforward discussion for parents and young people who value truth over belief and fact over mythology. If that describes you, then you are likely to embrace the information with relief and wonder why it took so long for someone to address this controversial topic so directly.A Country Cop Books publication.