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"Living" With It, Not Dying Of It

Despite a poor prognosis from physicians, Mobile, Alabama resident Bert Woodard has lived with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) for over 17 years. Instead of dwelling on dying, Bert has made a point of living. He has written a manual, "Living" With It, Not Dying Of It for others with ALS or other crippling, life-threatening diseases. Download the manual for free with Acrobat Reader!

Didymus - Tom Decker

The ministry of Christ through the eyes of Thomas, the doubter. Relive with a fresh perspective the short period that forever changed the world. See also the other books and sheet music also available at VerityUSA.com.

Growing Up in New Orleans - Al Gottschall

Mr. Gottschall uses letters (written to his daughter Anne) as his medium for telling his story of growing up in depression era New Orleans. The letters tell of his experiences spanning from boyhood in the 1930's through WWII and his career as a Naval officer on the Destroyer USS Mertz in the Pacific. Wonderfully nostalgic; a historical record of the times and the people.

The Other Mississippi - Bob Carney

A resident of Daphne, Alabama, Robert (Bob) Carney's nostalgic view of Mississippi is written to challenge Mississippi's (undeserved) tainted reputation. Mr. Carney grew up in Mississippi - quite happily - as the book details.

A Very Special Place - Louise Rosson Carney

A resident of Daphne, Alabama, Louise Rosson Carney has written this book reflecting her and her fellow campers' fond memories of Beech Haven Camp for Girls in Banner Elk, North Carolina.

Bob & Sandra Shanklin's List of all existing U.S. Lighthouses

Bob and Sandra Shanklin are residents of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. This book is simply what its title proclaims: Bob and Sandra Shanklin's List of all existing U.S. Lighthouses. It lists each lighthouse by state, with a map showing it's approximate location.

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A Pirate Looks at Fifty Jimmy Buffett Buffett's reflections of life as he hits his landmark 50th birthday. Naturally, some of his stories include his experiences in the Mobile area. This book is a must for Buffett fans, and certainly would be of interest to residents of the Greater Gulf Coast.

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Welcome to the World, Baby Girl! - A Novel Fannie Flagg Fans of her Southern-fried yarns will enjoy Fannie Flagg's sentimental look at small-town life in her third novel--the story of New York TV anchorwoman Dena Nordstrom, who must take her fast-paced life down a few notches, face her mysterious past, and shake hands with her small-town heritage in order to find happiness. NOTE: Some of the author's characters in this book are reportedly patterned after some local South Alabama folks.

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Mumblings, by Jimmy Faulkner

Jimmy Faulkner of Bay Minette, Alabama is a radio executive, educator, author, and former mayor, state legislator, gubernatorial candidate and newspaper publisher. Faulkner University in Montgomery - a private college - and Faulkner State Community College - a state college - in Bay Minette, are named in his honor. He has been writing his newpaper column "Mumblings" for approximately 60 years and it is featured weekly in Gulf Coast Newspapers.

Stories by Laurence P.Mc Duff

Larry McDuff is retired and lives in Montrose, Alabama.

The National and International Scene

Diary of a Mad Galley Wench

by Terri Robbins. A humorous travel logue based on one woman's six month sailing adventures in the Caribbean. A delightful story in several parts.

The Moonlit Road

Ghost stories and strange folktales of the American South, told by the region's most celebrated storytellers.

Legends

Exploring the history, literature, and lore surrounding King Arthur, Robin Hood, Pirates, Zorro, Sea Kings, and other legends.