The embrace of the outdoors has been the cornerstone of my existence-a profound connection that began amidst the sprawling fields surrounding my childhood home in the heart of Texas. Those vast expanses became my canvas for exploration, nurturing an innate love for nature's grandeur and the infinite adventures it offered.Transitioning from a mere enthusiast to a seasoned guide leading expeditions into the wilderness marked a transformative phase in my life. Guiding others through the backcountry became not just a profession but an extension of my very being. Over the years, I've shepherded over 10,000 individuals into the untamed wilds, accumulating an impressive tally of more than two years spent residing under the canopy of stars in the confines of a tent.Yet, as every seasoned adventurer knows, the script rarely unfolds precisely as planned. In fact, I've come to realize that approximately 90% of the time, circumstances pivot away from our meticulously charted course. Despite the unexpected twists and turns that would seemingly throw a wrench into the gears of our plans, I've maintained a steadfast belief that these deviations are the very essence of adventure itself. In those moments of deviation, I've always stressed the importance of fostering a positive attitude-a beacon that guides us through the unforeseen challenges.It was within these experiences that the seeds for my book, "Out-lol-doors," were sown. I yearned to pen a compendium not just outlining practical advice for outdoor pursuits but infusing it with a comedic lens-a fusion of laughter and wisdom aimed at illuminating the practical aspects of outdoor recreation in an engaging and entertaining manner.

In one of the most ambitious collections of recent years, Somerset Maugham Prizewinner Rodge Glass edits an exciting assembly of Scotland s most promising new writers. Writing on contemporary Scotland, The Year of Open Doors features stories from Saltire First Book award shortlisted Sophie Cooke, James Black Tait Memorial Prize nominee Suhayl Saadi, acclaimed novelist and poet Kevin MacNeil and renowned performer and novelist Alan Bissett. Throw in renowned international authors like Kapka Kassabova and Jason Donald and renowned figures of Scottish literature like Duncan McClean and you have a collection that aims to show a changing and dynamic new Scotland. Cargo Publishing has also opened the door to brand new, unpublished authors; quite simply if you want to read the best new talent in Scottish fiction, you ve come to the right place.

My Brothers Best Friends is based on a true story and its set in The Bahamas. Its about a seventeen year old "Mjay" and his brothers best friend "Chris". They explore there sexuality together and find love on the down low of the hood. The book is filled with violence, heart break and thrills but most of all it shows true love.

this is a summary of his daily thoughts which he wrote every night. He loves the beach, poetry, long walks, night runs, riding his bike, sunsets and smelling his own feet. though this is not a perfect commercial grade book, this is a story of a persons life. a true story of his wanderings. his convictions. his passions. his dreams. his frustrations. his love. yes. these thoughts come from his heart. this is his story of his road to greatness if theres ever one for him. a true story to tell the whole world and the ones left behind.

The Artistry of LIFE: Knocking on the WHITE DOOR is a modern day Through the Looking Glass and more. Not only does it rearrange the world we know, it bravely takes us to places of truth that have been ignored for centuries. A typical American girl meets an eccentric mystic philosopher on a poetry site and suddenly finds her life turned completely around. What was a bothersome, stressful, sickly life, transforms into a miraculous, fulfilling, healthy life right before your eyes. Be a fly-on-the-wall as she learns how to stop her brain from tricking her into wrong thinking. See the knowledge of the ancients compared to the knowledge of today. You will be amazed, entertained and hopefully, healed. A young nurse suffering from depression and subsequent physical symptoms is healed Learning 'The Spirits' truths balancing her karma saving her from a life of antidepressant medications and alcohol abuse. Think of all the money you one could save if you could learn balance and forgo the vices!

This story is about the Bower family. It centers around two twin brothers, Alex & Peter. As the story unfold, the brothers find out some shocking news about their father. It takes them to the graveyard to uncover some dirt and amazing hidden secrets. As these twin brothers get ready to start college, they receive a message from the universe and the white door within- it all while star gazing one evening on the front porch of their home with a telescope. then, these two intelligent brothers come up with a phony project to get a local rocket delivered to their home. They began re-designing the rocket and then launch it to the white door. Follow their journey to the white door & beyond ! you'll be absorbed in their quest to find out who they really are and where they came from . It will take a hold of your imagination, as you journey to the white door & beyond.

"Vague" began, as it happened, a few months after "England's Dreaming" left off: in the post-punk diaspora of late 1979. Turning nineteen years old in sunny Salisbury, Tom Vague began by featuring local punk bands as well as all the major acts that passed through or nearby - the Banshees, the Cure, the Ruts, Joy Division, Red Krayola, the Gang of Four, Clash, Adam and the Ants. It wasn't a pure punk fanzine - it was too late for that - but matched punk irreverence with the overall feeling of experimentation that still existed at the end of the 1970's. Over the first few issues, "Vague" continued to work out the possibilities of independence - in all senses of the word - that had been pioneered in 1976 by Mark Perry (fanzines) and in 1977 by Buzzcocks and the Desperate Bicycles (seven inch records). The whole point about fanzines and DIY singles was that you didn't have to do what everyone else did. So "Vague" mixed up reviews with Perry Harris' cartoons and what Tom describes as 'stream of consciousness prose' that reflected the chaos and the intimacy of the moment. Vague followed the post-punk strands - from the Ants to Goth to Crass to Psychobillies and Positive Punks - through to the mid 80's, and Tom's commentary precisely dates the changes. In the notes for Issue 12, July 1982, he observes that 'it was around this time that the number of exaggerated Mac Curtis haircuts increased around London and Theatre of Hate indirectly started the punkabilly cult, which consisted of disillusioned young Ants fans and reformed punky types, largely Londoners. Suddenly everyone started to look like Kirk Brandon'. Tom Vague recorded the present without any thought to posterity. Because he noted the moment so thoroughly, he became a historian, providing a record of Punk's most obdurate and persistent strands. In documenting the chaos of the 1980's from within, he has preserved a forgotten narrative of that decade: not Live Aid, New Romantic Pop or Thatcher, but a dogged and anarchic strand of youth culture that persisted into the flowering of rave in the early 90's. This collection should be read by any serious enquirer into the period." (Jon Savage : 2017)

Short and True Stories By: Michael Tee Sats True to their name, these thirteen short (and true!) stories prove the old saying “Fact is stranger than fiction.” Drawn from the author’s childhood and young adulthood, Short and True Stories is one part wisdom, two parts good fun. Whether it’s the absurd conclusion of The Restroom Poet’s annotated journey, the alphabetical wrath of The Teaser, or any of the other larger-than-life scenarios contained in this volume, Michael Tee Sats brings you right into the story like an old friend, and he’s got a tale or two to tell.

"This farce shows how an insurance agent is mistaken first for a poet, then for a humanitarian, then for the winner of a lottery prize, and finally for a murderer."--Page 2

Being the problem-solver of the hotel is Esteban's role, but when he breaks his rules to help a guest, things get complicated. Especially for his heart... Esteban Parks is used to being the go-to-guy at the Melia. As the front desk manager, he's in a position to see everything that goes on—front and back of the house. Nothing fazes him, until he's confronted with an appealing guest and instinctively goes into rescue mode. Jayden Yates has travelled to Atlanta with one goal in mind—to be himself for just a little while. His family and community already make his life miserable and he hasn't even come out yet. So he impulsively spends part of his savings to come to GayRomLit. When he finds out that a simple mistake might derail his whole adventure before it even begins, he literally falls at the feet of the most handsome man he's ever seen. Esteban offers him more than help—there's an instant spark between them. But can two men from such different backgrounds and stages of life find any common ground? Or will it be just a holiday romance for the memory books?