In IF THE RAINS DON'T CLEANSE, Ben Patrick Johnson takes the reader on a cross-continental adventure with well intentioned but sheltered Eva Dunagan, an American Christian missionary bound for 1950s Belgian Congo. Inspired by his mother's experiences, Eva's story will resonate with anyone who has ever found themselves beyond the comforts of their own domain or dogma. In Eva, Johnson has created a multi-dimensional heroine who self-identifies as a woman to be reckoned with, all the while walking into a world entirely unlike her own or one she could imagine. But through her missteps and brutal discoveries, Eva remains steadfast in her resolve to stay the course and spread a faith that even she begins to question more every day. Based on extensive family interviews, news accounts, and letters, IF THE RAINS DON'T CLEANSE was meticulously researched over a 14-year span. What results is a powerful and rich narrative that is at once heart-wrenching and triumphant. The novel climaxes as Eva and her family find themselves caught in the crossfire of a violent revolution torn between the people they have grown to love and a bloody uprising that threatens their very lives.

If the Rains Don't Cleanse

History

Johnson, Ben Patrick

Africa

Havenhurst Books

Television audiences will recognize Steve Truitt as the host of several popular national cable programs including Discovery Channel's Cool Stuff and How it Works, Discovery Health Channel's Dream Decoders and The Human Edge on the National Geographic Channel. In Los Angeles, viewers have been waking up to Steve's science and tech news, weather and traffic reports on KNBC-TV for over eight years. His show The Bottom Line can be heard every week on Healthy Life Radio. A certified Hypnotherapist and motivational speaker, Steve has served as a coach and consultant for Price Waterhouse Coopers, Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Vineyard Bank, Westwood One, and AIA Studios. In his debut book, STOP WAITING FOR PERMISSION!, Steve tackles the question millions ask themselves every day: "Why am I not happy?" With the economy in turmoil, the answer is more important than ever as we strive to survive. Steve combines his own winning philosophy and exclusive interviews with changemakers including Suze Orman, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver, Jenny McCarthy and Gloria Steinem to create a one-of-kind read and the secret to finding happiness today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Stop Waiting for Permission!: Why We Take No for an Answer and What You Can Do About it

Self-Help

Truitt, Steve

Motivational

As "America's favorite pastime," perhaps no sport has chronicled the rise of an immigrant nation like baseball. From German-American parents came Babe Ruth, Italian-Americans proudly point to Joe DiMaggio, and Jackie Robinson shattered the color barrier for African Americans that had kept them out of the game since the 1880s. Certainly, almost every Jewish baseball fan knows the names of Hall of Famers Hank Greenberg and Sandy Koufax, but Jews have played professional baseball in the United States since the earliest days of the sport. Indeed, over 160 Jews are known to have played professional baseball during the modern era, contributing significantly to the game on every level.   But who, other than Koufax, is the only other Jewish pitcher to win the Cy Young Award?   Which Jewish ballplayer's place in baseball history is assured, as he has the distinction of being the first major leaguer to play a game as a DH?   In his landmark book Matzoh Balls and Baseballs, popular sportscaster Dave Cohen uncovers this hidden history and goes right to the source for answers, interviewing 17 former Jewish MLB players to hear, in their own words, what it was like to play in the Majors - the triumphs, frustrations, and everything in between.   Foreword by Steve Greenberg. Interviewees include: Larry Yellen, Ron Blomberg, Elliott Maddox, Jim Gaudet, Richie Scheinblum, Joe Ginsberg, Ross Baumgarten, Mike Epstein, Ken Holtzman, Norm Sherry, Steve Stone, Steve Hertz, Don Taussig, Norm Miller, Barry Latman, Morris Savransky, and Al Rosen.

Matzoh Balls and Baseballs

Cohen, Dave

World

Nationally recognized sales expert and media personality John Livesay interviews thought-leaders in several industries in search of the "perfect pitch." In these candid one-on-one interviews, Livesay explores why some pitches are wildly successful and others fall flat. Vivid examples, proven methods, and real-world take away make this a must-read for anyone looking to craft and hone a winning pitch.

The Successful Pitch: Conversations About Going from Invisible to Investable

Business & Money

Livesay, John

Marketing & Sales

Write It to Win It! 39 Secrets From a Screenwriting Contest Judge is the first book ever for screenwriting contest success. Author Sean Hinchey is a highly successful script consultant and a respected judge for screenwriting contests like Final Draft's Big Break. He reveals insider secrets that will give screenwriters the winning advantage while avoiding costly mistakes. Why do some scripts win over others? What are the Most Common mistakes? Why does the "look" of your script matter? What are Contest Judges looking for? These are just some of the hundreds of questions Hinchey answers in this lively and practical resource hailed by screenwriters and Hollywood literary agents alike.

Write It to Win It!: 39 Secrets from a Screenwriting Contest Judge

Humor & Entertainment

Hinchey, Sean

Movies

The first, authorized biographical tribute to Charles Pierce, the foremost "male actress" of the 20th Century. Born in 1926, Pierce went from playing small gay clubs in San Francisco to international acclaim. His send ups of icons Bette Davis, Mae West, Tallulah Bankhead, Carol Channing, Katharine Hepburn, and Joan Crawford garnered him fans across the globe and lifelong friendships with Hollywood celebrities like "Golden Girls" star Bea Arthur. Pierce also enjoyed a TV and film career, notably as Bertha Venation in the groundbreaking feature film "Torch Song Trilogy" with Harvey Fierstein, Matthew Broderick, and Anne Bancroft. Author Kirk Frederick captures the essence of Pierce in a thoroughly entertaining, revealing, and funny biographical tribute as only someone who knew him on and off the stage could. Foreword by Armistead Maupin.

Write That Down! the Comedy of Male Actress Charles Pierce

Frederick, Kirk

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