There is unexpected action-packed adventure when Dan Leavell, a young gunsmith from 1877 Laredo, Texas, sells his business and travels to Arizona. With only the proceeds from his gunsmith store, he searches for his parents and the mystery of a map he has received. He meets a colorful character that helps him unravel the secret of the map, the whereabouts of his parents, and an inheritance that he is willing to share. He befriends two sheriffs and helps one who loses his deputy in a cowboy wild run of the town. He rescues a man and sister both courageous and handy with guns that back him...

When we die we are just dead. Are we? We never come back in spirit much less reincarnated. Do we not? Of those of us who have had spiritual personal experiences some will admit to it and others will not. Why not? There are those who believe, those who are in doubt, and those who do not believe and that is the end of it for them. In these pages we also expose a spiritual center as the ultimate in charlatanism. We have some touching moments when a non-believer suddenly believes. More is revealed when a group of students are presented with the smiling face of one of their own who has already...

A magnificent collection of thirty-five stories for readers with broad interests. There are provocative narratives with The Seminar, "I say, let us put America back to work with a rope factory in every town. Commit a crime beyond any doubt and we will respect your civil rights to hang you with a new rope around your neck." There is a history lesson and humor with Willy and the Peanuts, "Only President Carter knew that small things could lead to great things; and that is why he planted peanuts." There are touching moments with Coconut Head, and Freddy. There is tender love with Holding Hands,...