Author Interviews

A Right to Bear Arms? What Were the Founders Thinking? is an inquiry into the historical derivation and meaning of the Second Amendment. Why was this amendment written the way it was? What were the fears and feelings of the Founders? What role did the states play in the development of the Second Amendment? How are our natural rights affected by the Second Amendment and what is the responsibility of the people and the government in protecting these rights? How did the Supreme Court's interpretation regarding this amendment change over the years? The answers reveal the meaning of the Second Amendment.

When We Were Young are stories and descriptions meant to record, to amuse and perhaps befuddle younger generations, with their impossibilities, memories and verbal pictures. They are for my nephews those who never had the "benefit" of living as described, perhaps this let reader’s jog on to their own memories and inspire them to record something of their own lives for succeeding generations.

Love Lifts the Heart has helped release all tensions and obstacles in raising a family. Hunt hopes that the book will be an inspiration to any and all who have the privilege of reading it.

A penetrating examination of the diseconomies steadily besetting the American school system over the past decades, and the proposition of an alternative voucher system.

The Supper Table by Raymond Lawrence Smith, is about a young boy named David who had been afflicted by hydrocephalus. David was working with his father in his father's blacksmith shop in about 1940. His father, Mr. Henderson, thought he could not be successful in school, and did not send him to school when he was six. At age fifteen, David had learned the work at the shop by watching his father work. He met a young customer named Matthew, who saw intelligence in his eyes and expressed an interest in helping him learn. Matthew became David's teacher and friend. At age fifteen, David had grown strong and powerful but only knew how to solve his problems with the use of violence. David had been classified by his father as unable to learn and was practically ignored in learning the basic skills. Matthew helped guide David through learning basic manners, elementary school, and building a house for himself. David married a similarly afflicted young woman, but they produced two lovely children. The young lady he married, Nora Lee, had also been classified by her parents as dumb and unable to learn. She grew up knowing true violence by a suppressive and extremely violent father, and a docile, obedient, but cruel mother. Nora Lee spent her young life controlled by violence to include physical whippings, being ignored, and spending long hours locked in her room with the window and door nailed shut. David and Nora Lee broke the cycle of violence by loving each other and teaching their children. They included their children in everyday problem-solving. David's father was slowly going blind and David had to do the work at the blacksmith shop. With David at the helm, the shop flourished. When Nora Lee's father died, his widow, Eleanor, moved in the house with David, Nora Lee, and their children. Sparks flew when they integrated Eleanor, who was headstrong and set in her ways, in their home, but David and Nora Lee had developed strong problem-solving skills and were able to win her over. They used the dining room table after sup

Emily is returning home to attend the funeral of her father's estranged cousin, who in her wisdom, decided to leave her cottage to Emily in her will. As Emily settles in and the days go on, mysterious events unfold; Emily realises that she may have inherited more than just a house. Who will drive Emily to face her innermost beliefs?

I was fortunate to have three sisters and two brothers. I would be the youngest of three or the oldest of four. Growing up would not be an ordinary experience for any of us. Yet, amazingly we persevered. I believe all of us were determined and chose to do and be better— not repeat the same mistakes. Memories of our mother gentle and loving but frail and medicated too often. Our father instilled fear for he never was taught or shown real nurturing love himself. Later, we would all understand the dynamics of both our parents and we would forgive. My dreams were to be a singer, dancer, artist and missionary—one day. I have done it all in some small capacity and on borrowed time. I would marry while a junior in high school and have a son on my husbands birthday. Then, we were young and in love and determined to defy the odds. We would have three children and achieve incredible fi nancial success during the process. But, in the end I would be sacrifi ced and my husband rewarded. Divorced, appealed and annulled—I was compelled to write my fi rst book—my story, for understanding and to make a difference . . . .

Watch and learn as former Business Executive of Honeywell Inc. Carl Nomura unveils the secrets to achieving Business Success with Less Stress! Equipped with principles that are tried, tested, and timeless to bring you success, this book is vital for a start-up business, one in a downward spiral, or a Fortune 500 Company. It also can be used for non-profits enterprises and can be used for educating staff or students. Take the mystery out of managing a successful business through this business memoir of an executive who managed the transformation of thousands of products for Honeywell, Inc.-all while keeping his cool.

Recall private ordeals of families who endured the pain and uncertainty of America's war in Viet Nam as you leaf through the pages of Home Front: Viet Nam and Families at War. Author Willard Gray recounts the torment of his family and many others who bore the brunt of America's war in Viet Nam. The experiences reveal the ongoing tragedy since the last U.S. soldiers left Vietnamese soil -- exposing physical and psychological wounds of war that scar both soldiers and their families. Feel your heart melt as you listen to Gray's personal views and stories of the impact of war.