Trust makes everything better. It's the glue that binds people together. From our families and friendships to our companies and communities, we know that trust is the fuel that drives long-term success and impact. But we also know what betrayal feels like. We know that trust is a fragile, vulnerable gift that can be abused, broken, and exploited with devastating consequences.

In The Trust Protocol, Mac Richard challenges conventional wisdom with biblical insights, humor, and passion as he explains how to

- process the pain of betrayal

- prioritize relationships and work

- discern who to trust

- decide when and how to move on

- deploy trust in even the harshest environments

- develop active integrity

The Trust Protocol provides a clear path not just to manage these tensions but to embrace them in order to experience the genuine connectedness and effectiveness we're created for.

Too often our friendships with other women can be marked by drama, competition, betrayal, and unforgiveness. As women, we can cause one another deep pain, creating wounds in need of healing. But we were made for connection and healthy friendships with other women to cheer each other on and fulfill our God-breathed purpose--together. Through vulnerable personal stories laden with joy, heartache, mistakes, and lessons learned, Andi invites you on a journey of navigating the complications that can come in friendships with other women. With practical and biblical applications throughout, this book will empower you to do the work by first facing yourself and untangling the mess, then seeking reconciliation for genuine connection, and building authentic friendships, even when it's been painful or complicated in the past.

Ernest 'Andy' Andrews began his training as a machine gunner at Fort McClellan in Alabama in July 1943. In early 1944, he arrived in the UK for further training before D-Day, ahead of the 1st Infantry Division deploying on the evening of June 5th on the USS Henrico. Due to a problem with his landing craft, Andrews only reached Omaha Beach on the early evening of June 6th, but his experience was still a harrowing one. Fighting in Normandy, he was nicked by a bullet and evacuated to England in late July when the wound became infected, before returning to participate in the Normandy breakout. Following the race across France in late August, he participated in the rout of several retreating German units near Mons, Belgium, and his outfit approached Aachen in mid-September. For a month, Andrews' squad defended a bunker position in the Siegfried Line against repeated German attacks, then after Aachen surrendered, the unit fought its way through the Hurtgen Forest to take Hill 232. Early on the morning of November 19th, he engaged in his toughest battle of the war as the Germans attempted to retake Hill 232, where he was again wounded. After surgery and a month's convalescence he rejoined H Company in time to fight in the Battle of the Bulge. His unit then participated in the fast-moving Roer to the Rhine campaign, then the battle to expand the Remagen bridgehead. Breaking out from the Remagen bridgehead, Andrews' squad stumbled on a German tank unit and this time he narrowly escaped death. Following a rapid advance up to the Paderborn area, the unit raced to Germany's Harz Mountains, where the Wehrmacht was trying to organize a last stand. They ended the war fighting in Czechoslovakia, where Andrews witnesses the German surrender in early May. Following occupation duty, he returned to the States in October 1945. This vivid first-hand account takes the reader along from Normandy to victory with Andy Andrews and his machine-gun crew. The war shaped the author's postwar life in countless ways, and in 1994, he made the first of three return visits to the European battlefields where he had fought.

Baseball, Boys, and Bad Words reveals the hilarity and magic of Little League baseball.

Often called "the funniest tale ever told," this story will have you laughing until you cry, while warming your soul, reminding you of childhood and a simpler time.

In 1970, eleven-year-old Andy Andrews and a group of friends began a Little League season they would never forget. All the usual ingredients were there--well-worn gloves, freshly cut grass, and new uniforms. But the addition of a coach who was "new to the area" is what made this season truly unforgettable for young Andy.

Baseball fans and both current and former Little Leaguers will love the funny story, the age-old baseball wisdom quoted from some of the game's greatest players, and the vintage baseball photography.

We live in a culture where many identify as "Christian" without fully embracing what it looks like to follow Jesus day-in and day-out. After gathering on a Sunday, do we simply go about our business, void of true transformation? Is the gospel simply a self-help tool, the church just a place where our needs can be met? It's time to ask ourselves, "Am I really following Jesus? Or am I just faking it?"

With eye-opening personal stories, Scripture, and thought-provoking questions, Andi Andrew lovingly invites readers to examine their hearts to discover whether their faith is a genuine, life-giving marriage of belief and practice in response to Christ's life and sacrifice, or if it is just a lifestyle choice on par with any other. She encourages readers to surrender their whole lives to Jesus daily, grapple with hard questions they may have been avoiding, and discover a life fully alive, following in the way, the truth, and the life of Jesus Christ.

A New York Times bestseller with over 1.3 million copies sold! Only a few months ago, he was a successful executive. Now he's a desperate man. Join David Ponder on an incredible journey to discover the Seven Decisions for success that can turn any life around, no matter how hopeless a situation seems. Forty-six-year-old David Ponder feels like a total failure. Once a high-flying executive in a Fortune 500 company, he now works a part-time, minimum wage job and struggles to support his family. Suddenly an even greater crisis hits: his daughter becomes ill, and he can't even afford to get her the medical help she needs. When David's car skids on an icy road, he wonders if he even cares to survive the crash. But an extraordinary experience awaits David Ponder. He suddenly finds himself traveling back in time, meeting leaders and heroes at crucial moments in their lives-from Abraham Lincoln to Anne Frank. As David speaks with each of these historical figures, they share their personal philosophies with him. By the time his journey is over, he has received seven secrets for success-and a second chance. Among these crucial decisions for success are: The buck stops here, and I am responsible for my past and my future I will seek wisdom and be a servant to others I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit, and I will forgive myself Today I will choose to be happy and be the possessor of a grateful spirit The message is simple: Life is about choices. While we have little control over the events that occur in our lives, success is determined by the choices we make daily. The Traveler's Gift will challenge you, inspire you, and give you seven decisions that you can employ to determine your own personal success. Acclaim for The Traveler's Gift: Good Morning America's "Read This!" book selection for May 2003 Hit the New York Times bestseller list and remained there for 17 weeks Reached #5 on the New York Times Business Bestseller list Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publisher's Weekly bestseller Translated into nearly 20 languages, including Braille

"The Traveler's Gift effectively combines self-help with fiction . . . sustaining momentum while simultaneously passing on instructions for positive thinking . . . an exemplary job at providing positive suggestions for overcoming life's obstacles." - Publishers Weekly

"Andy Andrews will challenge you to reach your fullest potential." - John C. Maxwell, Founder, The INJOYTM Group

"The Traveler's Gift touched me in a way no other book ever has." - Barbara Johnson, Humorist and Best-Selling Author

Only a few months ago, he was a successful executive. Now he's a desperate man. But a divine adventure is about to unfold. Join David Ponder on an incredible journey that will help you discover the Seven Decisions for Success.

In the tradition of best-selling books by Og Mandino, The Traveler's Gift is destined to become a classic.

We say we're free in Christ, but many of us are still living in captivity--to fear, anger, shame, isolation, unforgiveness, and control. We're good at faking it around others, but we're exhausted by the ruse. Andi Andrew wants women to break free of their self-imposed prisons and live the lives that are rightly theirs in Christ. Sharing her own intentional journey of finding true freedom by surrendering control of her heart and life to the God who welcomed her with open arms, Andrew encourages women to give their pain and brokenness to Jesus. She shows them how to purposefully take captive the lies they have believed and replace them with God's truth. Compassionate and biblically based, She Is Free is an invitation to women to step fully into the love that sets them free.

From?New York Times?bestselling author Andy Andrews comes the return of one of our favorite characters: Jones, the Noticer. Jones' wise stories have comforted and guided millions of readers. In Just Jones, navigate the hope that the impossible can come true. At 3:29 a.m. on May 22, a telephone rings in Orange Beach, Alabama. Breaking the sleepy silence, a hastily whispered message heralds the news that readers have been waiting on for seven years: Jones is back in town. Apparently, however, he is also in jail.?? The old man is tight-lipped about the circumstances surrounding his brief incarceration. After arriving to bail him out, Andy is shocked to discover that his trusted friend has already opened an unusual business in one of the resort town's most high-profile shopping districts.? As the town moves from spring to summer, a practical joker is becoming bolder and more inventive with every prank that is pulled. Could Jones be behind some of it? Why? What's the truth about that four-hundred-pound table in his?store? And why does it look as if every person Jones meets has a?secret?they will reveal only to him??? ? With melodic writing and a whimsical, authentic voice, Andy and Jones take you on a sometimes-hilarious journey to discover the heart of people and learn a few valuable lessons along the way, including: the importance of perspective,? the power of connection to create peace in a community? and the ability?you have to?make the impossible come true.? Just Jones is book #3 in the The Noticer series, following The Noticer and The Noticer Returns. Each book is a standalone fictional novel based on true events, following the character of Jones, a mysterious elderly man with endless wisdom who always appears to show up exactly when he's needed most.

Just one of these decisions can alter the course of a person's life. What if you decided to master all seven?

In this revised and repackaged version of "Mastering the Seven Decisions, "master storyteller and life coach Andy Andrews has fast-forwarded the concept of success and what it takes to make it stick. Seeking out what separates the ordinary life from the extraordinary, Andrews has spent much of his life dissecting countless biographies and spending time with some of the most successful people on the planet in an effort to understand the principles that propel them toward greatness.

The result: seven simple principles that - when applied consistently- render extraordinary lives. Through his entertaining, down-to-earth style, Andrews introduces these principles and offers all the tools necessary to make lasting changes in your life.

The consistent application of" "the Seven Decisions brings about what can only be called miracles: What was once labeled "impossible" actualizes. Opportunities that once eluded you are now attracted to you. Dysfunctional relationships transform into harmonious ones. Life, which was once a struggle, now becomes an exciting adventure

Praise for Andy Andrews

"I read everything he writes again and again. Andy Andrews is, quite simply, my favorite author."

--Margaret Kelly, CEO, RE/MAX

"Andy Andrews's words--both written and spoken--are a significant and enduring presence in the lives of our Squadron Commanders around the world."

--Lt. Gen. Michael W. Wooley, USAF Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command

"If Andy Andrews lived in England, the queen would have knighted him by now. Andy's books--"all "of his books--are just that good "

--Louie Anderson, comedian and actor

"Andy Andrews's encouragement and motivation have inspired AdvoCare leaders to take the next step forward in their businesses. His insight and wisdom are appreciated, and "The Seven Decisions "is a must-read book "

--Richard Wright, president and CEO, AdvoCare

"Andy Andrews has done it again. This book will inspire you, touch your heart and soul, and change you in every way you desire "

--Don Hobbs, chairman and cofounder, Hobbs & Herder Advertising

This is how it’s done. This is why it’s done this way. This is the result you can expect if you do it.

These three pieces of information inform a conclusion about every part of each of our lives. Yet it is these three pieces of information that most often set an insidious trap—a trap that has held the imaginations of generations captive to the belief that because they are doing the best they can do, they are accomplishing the best that can be done. And while each of these three statements are true, not one of them is the truth.

Dive deeper with bestselling author Andy Andrews as he shares his unique philosophy regarding foundational thinking. Through his unique and captivating storytelling, Andy helps you search for the reality that lies beyond the boundaries established in the name of “best practices,” “industry standards,” or “the way things are done.” For it’s at the bottom of the pool that you discover a pathway to extraordinary results that most people in your position do not even know are possible.

Have you ever wondered why we spend so much time and energy thinking
about the big challenges in our lives when all the evidence proves it's actually
the little things that change everything? That's right… Absolutely everything.

New York Times bestselling author Andy Andrews is known for his strong storytelling
and unequaled perspective on principles that empower the human mind and spirit.

The Little Things embodies his own approach to life and work, detailing for the first
time some of the exclusive material that he uses to teach and coach some of the
most successful corporations, teams, and individuals around the world. In his unique
humorous style, Andy shows how people succeed by actually going against the
modern adage, "don't sweat the small stuff". By contrast, Andy proves that it is in
concentrating on the smaller things that we add value and margin.

"In a world where so many feel powerless, wouldn't it be great to feel in control?
Then know this. Perspective can be more important than basic answers.

"I am more passionate than ever about my search to notice that one thing . . . that
one tiny thing that, when understood and harnessed, allows us to create a life of
extraordinary purpose and powerful results. It's less about drive and will power than
it is about understanding certain principles and why they work . . . every time.

Andrews provides common-sense perspective and a game plan for meeting various
challenges, such as:

• Managing life in a society that seems to be constantly offended by something or
• someone
• Creating change that is permanent and not short term
• Dramatically increasing results by harnessing the fraction of margin between
• second place and first
• Understanding our spiritual connection with God and how that affects planning
• and outcome
• Identifying the very moment when asking the question why? multiplies the
• success of an endeavor
• Recognizing the smallest details that ensure the greatest success

A New York Times bestseller! From the author of The Traveler's Gift comes a story of common wisdom based on the remarkable true story of "Jones," a mysterious old man who has a knack for showing up in people's lives at just the right time, providing priceless lessons about love, life, and the importance of perspective. Orange Beach, Alabama, is a simple town filled with simple people. But like all humans on the planet, the good folks of Orange Beach have their share of problems-marriages teetering on the brink of divorce, young adults giving up on life, businesspeople on the verge of bankruptcy, as well as the many other obstacles that life seems to dish out to the masses. These situations can seem like dead ends, but to an old drifter named Jones with a gift for seeing what others miss, there is no such thing as a dead end. It only takes a little "perspective," he says, to recognize the miracles in our moments, the seeds of greatness tucked into our struggles. Appearing when things look darkest, the mysterious, elderly man with white hair carrying a battered old suitcase shows up when he's needed most. "Your time on this earth is a gift to be used wisely," he says. "Don't squander your words or your thoughts. Consider even the simplest action you take, for your lives matter beyond measure...and they matter forever." The Noticer will provide you with: A better understanding of life's challenges and proper perspective for tackling them Practical yet powerful methods of motivation, encouragement, and resolve for those struggling A fresh and insightful perspective on how people can change their view of the world, find strength, and move beyond their problems Based on a remarkable true story, The Noticer beautifully blends fiction and allegory in an entertaining and inspiring instruction manual for better living. The story of Jones continues in The Noticer Returns and Just Jones.

A new story of common wisdom from the bestselling author of The Traveler's Gift.
Orange Beach, Alabama is a simple town filled with simple people. But like all humans
on the planet, the good folks of Orange Beach have their share of problems -
marriages teetering on the brink of divorce, young adults giving up on life, business
people on the verge of bankruptcy, as well as the many other obstacles that life
seems to dish out to the masses.

Fortunately, when things look the darkest - a mysterious man named Jones has a
miraculous way of showing up. An elderly man with white hair, of indiscriminate age
and race, wearing blue jeans, a white T-shirt and leather flip flops carrying a battered
old suitcase, Jones is a unique soul. Communicating what he calls "a little
perspective," Jones explains that he has been given a gift of noticing things that
others miss. "Your time on this earth is a gift to be used wisely," he says. "Don't
squander your words or your thoughts. Consider even the simplest action you take,
for your lives matter beyond measure…and they matter forever."

Jones speaks to that part in everyone that is yearning to understand why things
happen and what we can do about it.

Like The Traveler's Gift, The Noticer is a unique narrative is a blend of fiction,
allegory, and inspiration. Gifted storyteller Andy Andrews helps us see how becoming
a "noticer" just might change a person's life forever.

"With the skill of a virtuoso, Andy Andrews continues his string of successful writing performances in his latest entertaining masterpiece. The plot, characters, and storyline combine to summon the reader into an unforgettable experience."

Robert Silvers Executive Publisher, "The Saturday Evening Post"

"At the Maui Writers Conference, we have had the best . . . including filmmakers Ron Howard and James L. Brooks, . . . Pulitzer winners Dave Barry and Carl Bernstein, best-selling authors Elmore Leonard, Mitch Albom, Robin Cook, Elizabeth George, and Barbara Kingsolver. Andy Andrews is right at the top of the list."

Shannon Tullius Cofounder & Director, Maui Writers Conference

In the classic storytelling style of "The Noticer" and"The Traveler's Gift," "New York Times" best-selling author Andy Andrews now delivers an adventure set sharply against the warm waters and white sands of the Gulf of Mexico in WWII America.

Saddened and unable to abandon her resentment toward the Nazi war machine that took her husband's life, the young and attractive Helen Mason is living a bitter, lonely existence. Betrayed and left for dead, German U-boat officer Lt. Josef Landermann washes ashore in a sleepy town along the northern gulf coast, looking to Helen for survival.

"The Heart Mender" is a story of life, loss, and reconciliation, reminding us of the power of forgiveness and the universal healing experience of letting go.

Released in a previous edition as "Island of Saints"

Before David Ponder ever visited Truman in "The Traveler's Gift," Michael Holder began his journey as the last young traveler to receive the unique gifts of wisdom offered by historical greats.

In his senior year of high school, Michael hits rock bottom. Having been caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, he has now been suspended from the track team and lost his college scholarship. His coach is angry, his parents are disappointed, and he's diving headfirst into a downward spiral. Facing the bleak future ahead, he sees no way out and wonders if life is really worth living. But with some divine intervention, he's given a second chance when he's offered a once-in-a-lifetime journey of discovery.

Rewritten to engage the minds of teens and tweens, "The Young Traveler's Gift" is sure to encourage and enlighten young men and women as they prepare to face the journeys that lie ahead.

From New York Times bestselling author Andy Andrews comes the sequel to The Noticer! In the quiet coastal town of Fairhope, Alabama, a mysterious old man named Jones has set up shop to do the one thing he knows best-"noticing" the little things that make a big difference in people's lives. Perspective is a powerful thing. Through a chance encounter at a local bookstore, Andy Andrews is reunited with the man who changed everything for him- Jones, also known as "The Noticer." Jones uses his unique talent of noticing the little things that make a big difference. And these little things grant the people of Fairhope, Alabama, a life-changing gift-perspective. Through the lens of a parenting class at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Jones guides a seemingly random group to ask specific questions inspired by his curious advice: "You can't believe everything you think." The questions lead to answers for which people have been searching for centuries: How do we begin to change the culture in which we live? What is the key to creating a life of success and value? What if what we think is the end...is only the beginning? Along the way families are united and financial opportunities created, leaving the residents with powerfully simple solutions to the everyday problems we all face. What starts as a story of one person's everyday reality unfolds into the extraordinary principles available to anyone seeking to change their life. Jones' adventures continue in book three of The Noticer series: Just Jones.

How Do You Kill 11 Million People?

Or, to be precise, 11,283,000 people.

Andy Andrews believes that good answers come only from asking the right questions. Through the powerful, provocative question, "How do you kill eleven million people?"-the number of people killed by the Nazi German regime between 1933 and 1945-he explores a number of other questions relevant to our lives today:

• Does it matter that millions of ordinary citizens have checked out of participating in the decisions that shape the future of our country?
• Which is more dangerous: politicians with ill intent, or the too-trusting population that allows such people to lead them?
• How are we supposed to tell the difference between the "good guys" and the "bad guys"?
• How does the answer to this question affect not only our country but our families, our faith, and our values?
• What happens to a society in which truth is absent?

Andrews issues a wake-up call: become informed, passionate citizens who demand honesty and integrity from our leaders, or suffer the consequences of our own ignorance and apathy. Furthermore, we can no longer measure a leader's worth by the yardsticks provided by the left or the right. Instead, we must use an unchanging standard: the pure, unvarnished truth.

The follow-up to New York Times bestselling Traveler’s Gift is now available for the first time in paperback and includes brand new content from beloved author Andy Andrews.

David Ponder is back?and this time, the fate of mankind may be in his hands. With New Bonus Content.

This is humanity's last chance. Centuries of greed, pride, and hate have sent humankind hurtling toward disaster, far from our original purpose. There is only one solution that can reset the compass and right the ship?and that answer is only two words.

With time running out, it's up to David Ponder and a cast of history's best and brightest minds to uncover this solution before it is too late. The catch? They are allowed only five tries to solve the ominous challenge.

Readers first encountered David Ponder in the New York Times bestseller The Traveler's Gift. Now, in The Traveler's Summit, Andrews combines a riveting narrative with astounding history to show us the one thing we must do when we don't know what to do.

How do you get away with the murder of 11 million people? The answer is simple-and disturbing. You lie to them. Learn how you can become an informed, passionate citizen who demands honesty and integrity from your leaders in this updated and expanded edition of the original New York Times bestselling book. In this updated and expanded nonpartisan New York Times bestselling book, Andy Andrews emphasizes that seeking and discerning the truth is of critical importance, and that believing lies is the most dangerous thing you can do. You'll be challenged to become a more careful student of the past, seeking accurate, factual accounts of events that illuminate choices our world faces now. By considering how the Nazi German regime was able to carry out over eleven million institutional killings between 1933 and 1945, Andrews advocates for an informed population that demands honesty and integrity from its leaders and from each other. This thought-provoking book poses questions like: What happens to a society in which truth is absent? How are we supposed to tell the difference between the "good guys" and the "bad guys"? How does the answer to this question affect our country, families, faith, and values? Does it matter that millions of ordinary citizens aren't participating in the decisions that shape the future of our country? Which is more dangerous: politicians with ill intent, or the too-trusting population that allows such people to lead them? This is a wake-up call: we must become informed, passionate citizens or suffer the consequences of our own ignorance and apathy. We can no longer measure a leader's worth by the yardsticks provided by the left or the right. Instead, we must use an unchanging standard: the pure, unvarnished truth.

A mystical love story that bridges heaven and earth.
Helen Baldwin, a Baptist preacher's young wife, was raised in one of the poorest regions of southern Appalachia. When her ambitious husband is sent to plant a church in a bustling city in New Jersey, she is expected to create a new life and identity for herself as a woman of social grace and stature. Instead, she accepts a job at the local soup kitchen where she finds a sense of place among the soup kitchen's homeless and working poor guests. Helen's growing attraction to one guest in particular, an enigmatic Vietnam veteran, sets the stage for Helen's struggle to discern between light and darkness - and leads her to embark upon a journey that will force her to confront her own demons from the past.
Incognito appearances in and around the soup kitchen by St. Francis of Assisi (the narrator), St. Therese of Lisieux, and other well-known friends of God, turn Saints in the City into an entertaining and meaningful exploration of the idea that the veil between Heaven and earth is thin indeed - and that we are called to "be" what we all intrinsically are: modern saints, often formed in tragic ways.
While it is at its heart a mystical and romantic journey, Saints in the City is also a provocative parable about the pitfalls of moral judgment, love as a powerful, binding force between persons of all social classes and conditions, and the idea that restoration is possible for all people, no matter what is the root of their brokenness or shame