Charlie Akers has spent his entire life following others, making few decisions, and generally having little input into his future. He wakes up one day in prison and, as usual, has no inkling how he got there. Since he has been charged with suspected robbery and murder, it appears that parole is a long shot, if it is an option at all.

The facts surrounding his capture have left him totally puzzled. He was knocked unconscious at the scene of the crime and could not remember anything about the actual event or the circumstances leading up to it. Is he guilty or innocent? Even he does not really know the answer to that question

A trial time has been set by the District Attorney. Charlie's defense attorney is struggling to gather the correct information in order to prepare a reasonable defense for him. His battle with his situation, his help from friends, and the gaps in his relationship with his best friend from his youth will keep him in suspense for a long time.

How much worse can it get than being assigned to death row and you don't know how you got there?

When the car was invented, it changed how we live. Learn about the first cars and how they changed the world.

Why do we pick up pebbles on the beach? What is it we see in them, and why do we take them home to display on our shelves? Is it their inherent beauty, their infinite variation, or simply their associations with a happy time and place? In this book - part social history and part practical guide - writer and pebble collector Christopher Stocks unearths the sometimes surprising story of our love-affair with pebbles, and considers how the way we see them today has been influenced over the years by artists, authors and even archaeologists. Printmaker Angie Lewin is widely admired for her alluringly stylish images of the natural world. She celebrates the experience of walking and sketching along the British coastline, often incorporating pebbles in her limited edition prints and paintings. Many of these feature in the book alongside a series of new images.

Abandoned Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: California Revealed is an unforgettable nocturnal journey through secret locations hidden in the deserts of California. California has more than its share of abandoned planes, trains, and automobiles. Famous for its aviation and aerospace, the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad, and car culture, California has long been at the forefront of transportation. Wander with Ken through rarely seen locations as he illuminates these forgotten scenes with light, creating haunting dreamlike exposures of several minutes or more. Immerse yourself in the experiences and adventures. Discover precisely how these night photos are created. If you are a fan of creative photography, transportation history, or vivid travel stories, this exploration of California's abandoned planes, trains, and automobiles is for you.

Avivamiento y EvangelismoA trav?'s de los dos brazos de la iglesiaEl avivamiento es el Se or trabajando en la iglesia; el evangelismo es la iglesia trabajando por el Se or. El avivamiento es Dios tratando con los cristianos: "Invol crate en los negocios de Mi reino." El evangelismo es una iglesia despertada tratando con los pecadores a que: "Vengan a Jesucristo y sean salvos."1. El brazo de poder - el Ministerio de Oraci nEl ministerio de oraci n no es un departamento de la iglesia - es el poder generador de la iglesia. Hay una ley de Dios grabada en la piedra de la eternidad que declara que la oraci n se para sola en la prioridad m?'s alta de la econom a de Dios y no tiene rival - todo lo dem?'s palidece en comparaci n. Todas nuestras acciones de compasi n y cuidados deben comenzar y terminar con la oraci n eficaz y ferviente (poderosa). 2. El brazo de acciones - el Ministerio de Compasi n y CuidadosEl ministerio de Compasi n y Cuidados (ganar almas y hacer disc pulos) no es un departamento de la iglesia - es la misi n de la iglesia. Podemos aprender algunas lecciones valiosas de compasi n y cuidados para los heridos y lastimados mirando en la naturaleza a los gansos. Cuando un ganso se enferma o est herido y no puede seguir volando, dos gansos se salen de la formaci n y siguen al ganso herido hasta la tierra. Estos dos gansos se quedan con su compa ero hasta que est bien para volar otra vez. Si la gente supiera que les ministrar amos en la iglesia de esa manera, ellos llenar an nuestros santuarios a tope. Si pudi semos preparar, organizar y agonizar ferviente y consistentemente en oraci n para implementar seriamente este principio, no necesitar amos otro programa o proceso de crecimiento de la iglesia. De hecho todos los otros programas y procesos fallar an si no incluyesen este principio.* * * El valor de un alma eterna * * *A trav?'s de los milenios del tiempo, el hombre ha dise ado y erigido hermosos monumentos de piedra duradera. Pero a n el mejor de los m rmoles es consumido y calado por el diente del tiempo y desgastado a nada, pero la gente es eterna. La cosa m?'s gratificante y duradera que har?'s jam?'s es rescatar y edificar el alma eterna e invaluable de un hombre inmortal.

Praise for Listen to the Whisper "The hand of God truly works in mysterious and glorious ways .... Somehow David Sample has written exactly what I needed to hear to truly be freed in the hope, promise, and possibility that was put in me by my Creator. Truth has a way of doing that." - Fran Wyatt, worship pastor, Willow Creek Chicago "David Sample has put together a wonderful, life-affirming collection of poetry in his book, Listen to the Whisper. ... There is not only wisdom in these poems, but also encouragement and reflection to ponder and be guided by. Read these poems not just with your head, but with your heart as well." - John Harricharan, speaker and bestselling author "For the past fifteen years I have traveled with David Sample as a companion through both darkness and light. His songs, poetry, and insights have all arisen from his efforts to chart a path through the wilderness we call life and to reconcile his creative passion with his everyday work .... His book serves as a guide for others, both those who are experiencing a depth of despair and those with a desire to deepen their personal spiritual journey." - James M. Thomas Jr., PhD, MDiv, Trinity Episcopal Church "David Sample's contribution to each of us through this book is no doubt inspired by God. I highly recommend that all of David's readers take time to Listen to the Whisper." - Jack McCall, founder of ACT Ministries