THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES! He's an American legend whose wisecracks entertained us for more than sixty years. Now you can enjoy all the glamour and fun of Bob Hope's fabulous life in this intimate, wonderfully detailed biography. Discover how an English immigrant named Leslie Downs Hope became the great Bob Hope, the funniest man in Hollywood, a comedian who won our hearts … and those of thousands of American troops. Don't miss: •HIS GET-TO-THE-TOP-ANY-WAY-YOU-CAN ATTITUDE … The truth about con games in Cleveland and the bluff that got him star billing in Vaudeville •ROBERTA … Not a lady but a Broadway musical, Hope's part in this hit promised a crack at Hollywood … until a misstep nearly cost him everything •ON THE ROAD … Shrewd or lucky? The facts behind teaming up with Bing Crosby on the hilarious Road to Singapore, his long movie career, and his fabulous wealth •THE MYSTERY SURROUNDING HIS MARRIAGE … Although he fell head over heels for the socialite who became his wife, secrets remain about another woman, a child, and a marriage certificate •DAMES, WAR, AND U.S.O … Patriotism or fame? What led Hope into three wars as he brought the boys risque jokes and sexy pin-ups … and earned a place in history? •GOLF AND POLITICAL GAMES … The behind-the-scenes story of his influence on America's presidents, his clout, and his golf—the game he loved enough to put his money where his tee was …

The story begins with a news flash that a Gambler's Special Turnaround bus has careened off the freeway in a dust storm on its return trip from Las Vegas to Southern California. Several passengers are killed, and one Grace Partain is missing in the desert. Grace is a forty-year-old school teacher who is struggling with anxiety and a workaholic husband who doesn't have time for her. Her husband Philip is a real estate mogul whose only concern is the next big deal. They have no children and their life together is empty. Grace isn't a gambler, but she hops on the Gambler's Special in an effort to escape reality for twenty-four hours so she can decide what to do about her marriage. Through an unexpected tragedy, Grace is faced with a decision that will change the course of her life, her name, and put her in great danger. Law enforcement, private investigators, a pastor, a bar maid, an old woman, and two greasy tow truck drivers become part of Grace's Turnaround story. There is deception, double-dealing, dishonesty, drugs, and deliverance with humor sprinkled along the way. Many twists and turns and misadventures will keep you entertained to the very last line.

As the Veteran's Day parade draws near, the horse that usually carries the American flag in the parade is not available to do the job, so another horse must be found. Shannon, an eleven year-old girl, comes up with the idea to have her cousin Jake's pony named Star tryout for flag horse position. Although Star hasn't carried a flag in years, she does her best to be chosen.

Peter Higgins is caught up in a confusion because he seems to have traveled through time. He and his companion, Dora, kept a journal tracing a path from a small Kansas town to the jungles of Mexico, Central America and various Mayan ruins. He meets the author, Greg Porterfield at a truck stop near the Mexican border and throughout the night Higgins relates his strange experience. On the journey Higgins and Dora encountered other travelers and unusual characters. He swears the journey took place in the year 2030... Will his trip through time alter our future?In Retrograde Amnesia, Peter Higgins tells his bizarre story. It offers a glimpse of a dark future that forced him and Dora to seek a simpler life in the jungles of Costa Rica. Their journey takes them places they never could have imagined and provides just as many questions as it does answers. Is anything in Higgins’ journal real?

While finishing her freshman year of high school, Amanda meets a mysterious boy named Brandon at a youth art exhibition. Intrigued by each other's artwork, they develop a friendship. Amanda soon finds herself attracted to Brandon, which complicates their relationship. Despite this struggle, Amanda continues to have faith in their friendship, and through it, she discovers a sense of purpose that directs her to a deeper understanding of herself and how others influence her life.

Sometimes life can change in the blink of an eye. Newlyweds Anne and Jake Maxwell face unexpected detours as they settle in their new Southern California surroundings. Stymied by the adoption process, Anne turns to rescue an unwanted dog to fill the hole in her heart. Fate puts an abused black Lab named Sadie in their path in ways neither expected. But the road is riddled with potholes. Growing up, Jake was raised to dislike all dogs. If forced into a choice, he preferred a hamster or a furry rabbit. Strong willed, Anne will not be denied. The gift of a four-legged child leads the young couple on an emotional journey of recovery and discovery. Sadie Girl tells the heartwarming story of the power of unconditional love and second chances for people and dogs alike. The twists and turns not only recount the special bond that people have with dogs but with each other.

So, there I was, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Mark Wahlberg. Most women would say, "A dream come true," but in my case, it was a prayer answered. He is adorable, but I'm over seventy, and I was on a mission. Sure, I've dreamed of being a movie star, but on that day my title was "unpaid extra" in a movie I would never go to the theater to see . . . R-rated . . . but I had a reason for being there and only God could have orchestrated it. It was October 2014. Here's the story of how I appeared in the ComiCon scene with Mark Wahlberg in Ted 2. I'll start from the beginning. In 2003, right after his fourth birthday, my grandson, Les Paul Fountain was diagnosed with medullablastoma, otherwise known as fast-growing pediatric brain cancer. As a result of the tumor, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, he would never be a "typical" kid again. He's Special. This is my story about Les and me. I know I'm not your average grandparent. When Les was diagnosed, I was retired. I'd been a teacher, administrator, success coach, clown, real estate salesperson, freelance writer, tour guide, and motivational speaker. I wanted to use all those skills to help Les. . . and I lived close and I had time. My motivation for telling this story is to encourage others whose lives are intertwined with a special person who needs your help. You might be a teacher, a doctor, a parent, a relative or a friend; this is for you.

A collection of quick-read short stories about quirky characters who find unique ways of dealing with life.

"Autumn - an anthology" is a collection of short stories from ten writers, some new, some veterans. They will make you laugh, perhaps cry, even have chills crawl up your spine. This first entry, in a four-part series dedicated to the seasons, focuses on the time of year that ushers in rest from the heat of the beating sun, pumpkin spice, sweater weather, back-to-school days, and the start of some of our favorite holidays.

After leaving a Chicago pub a little early one chilly night, Evan McGilvray is feeling a bit low.He is in a hurry to get home and certainly wasn't planning on taking a badly beaten man back to his apartment. The mysterious fellow named Rabbit seems harmless enough, but Evan soon has doubts about his guest. The story of Rabbit is only one of the tales. Other stories included: Encyclopedia of Murder is a story that provides a look into the mind of a serial killer; Dazed is an odd piece, part amnesia, part fantasy. The Valley offers an unexpected mystery that takes place in a small Central California town. Each will keep you guessing. The author also offers some off-beat selections from the Seventeen Notebooks that tie together in unexpected ways.

Luke Mallard's release from prison gave him a new start with a new job at Cold Storage Labs, a state-of-the-art cryogenics medical facility. The routine as a delivery person stabilized his life, which is what he wanted. However, all of his expectations change when he meets the beautiful Monica Palmer, whose heart is slowly failing, and an unexpected perpetrator, Seth Burns, intends to take what is not his. Secrets become exposed and time is crucial while Monica waits for a new heart promised to her by Cold Storage Labs. As her life hangs by a thread, Luke and Seth compete for her attention. To save her, only one of them can live.

What is life for an eighteen-year-old paraplegic, especially when it seems the world is out to get him? Leo Larchmont, crippled in an auto accident that took his parents' lives, dreams of opening a LEGO® shop, but bullies, cannabis dealers, and the city council stand in his way. In a wheelchair from the age of fourteen, Leo searches for ways to outsmart his adversaries, derail corruption, and win over those out to crush him. Perhaps his assertive grandmother, AKA Gambo, and a feisty red-headed girl named Abby can join forces to overcome the money-hungry thugs.