Biography & Memoirs

This book is a compilation of short stories of life, as seen through the eyes of a rural police officer. There are incidents from his younger life, which carry into how he became what he is, what he believed, and things he worked through. The majority of his career was served in a large county. He often patrolled alone and had to get himself out of whatever he got himself into. No day was the same, and no person responded the same. There were times of fear, anger, disappointment, and sickening tragedies. He believes law enforcement is a calling, and as a field training officer tried to inspire interns to become good public servants, because they are certainly needed. He wrote about ...

Volume One of my unauthorized autobiography (B/W version)

Kentucky natives wrote this book about how five generations of their family have enjoyed Kentucky's State Parks. Practical tips are provided about how your family can enjoy the parks. In addition, the book included a concise history of the Park System's development from 1924 to 2022.

Eye of the Storm Hurricanes, Adventures and Shipwreck in the Caribbean A man trying to reconnect with his parents on a sailing trip is caught in the path of a hurricane. At a remote Caribbean island, facing imminent shipwreck, the author finds himself struggling to survive inside the eye of the storm. A true story. Excerpt: “Hang on tight!” I shout over the roar of the storm. The inflatable dinghy suddenly drops into the trough of a wave. The crippled engine struggles to point the bow up the face of the next wave. It can barely push forward against the hurricane. Glancing down, I see that the boat is nearly full of water.

Through a transformative journey, Ms. Hayes bears witness to God's unwavering grace. Freed from despair and destitution, her life is forever changed. She proudly claims her status as God's cherished daughter, blessed by boundless grace. Emerging victorious from struggles, Ms. Hayes's story testifies to faith's redemptive power. Challenges overcome, she stands as proof of Jesus's sacrifice. Her life, guarded by divine angels, showcases God's unwavering shield. Anchored in devotion, Ms. Hayes embodies Christ's transformative love. From darkness to light, her journey is a testament to faith's power. Her life is a living proof of faith's impact and God's promise fulfilled. Ms. Hayes's lif ...

In "Kid Show: My World of Imagination," Bill Jackson (B. J.), legendary creator of some of the most innovative local children's television in America, takes you on a fascinating journey from the surprising beginning to the inevitable end of his exceptional career. Along the way, Bill creates some of the most compelling puppets in the history of children's TV, including smoke-billowing Dirty Dragon, prissy Wally and wacky Weird, and the quite exuberant Mother Plumtree. And, oh, yes, there was The Blob -- that large, bizarre lump of clay B. J. sculpted that spoke unintelligible "mood talk" that only B. J. could understand. Bill's most popular shows - "Cartoon Town, B. J. & Dirty Dragon, ...

On August 31, 1939, Raymond Fishler went to sleep at about midnight dreaming of the wonderful future he envisioned for himself. Less than five hours later he was awakened from his peaceful slumber by the start of World War II. After living through a brutal German occupation, his family made a futile attempt to go into hiding to avoid mass liquidation or being transported to the living hell of a concentration camp. Raymond’s mother made him promise to go to America and tell the world what was done to them. He promised he would, and to this day Raymond has told the story of his life’s journey in classrooms and lecture halls and also on the March of the Living, an annual education program ...