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Five boxers from Boston "Go for the Gold," as they compete for spots on the USA Olympic Boxing Team heading for Rio. In this dynamic sports tale, four of the athletes come from Southie, while one hails from the North End of Boston. The young men of differing personalities and backgrounds train hard, and fight in the ring for their spot and the honor of representing their country at the 2016 Olympic Games. The story shows how these young Catholic men learned to understand short-, medium-, and long-term goals. All want to pursue their education after the Olympics, and though they're rugged kids, tough down to the nail, they're not that way because they've been on their own. They've each had guidance from parents, a priest, a trainer, and each other. The five represent several neighborhoods in a grand city rich in heritage. They're put into situations that make them men by the end of their training, and are all willing to work hard through the pain to reach their goals.(About the Author)Mike Maloni has worked with Strategic Book Publishing since his first novel Defenseman: A Hockey Player's Story in 2009. His subsequent novels include Shortstop: Where Grace and Power Collide and Penn State Blue. Maloni took a hiatus from publishing as he battled mental illness. He has had some memory issues, but this comeback novel, Olympic Gold, is now available. The author is a professional photographer and a business consultant in Massachusetts. His grandfather was a Golden Gloves boxing champion.

Aliens escaping their dying world arrive on Earth, where they end up interacting with dolphins in a most surprising way. The Dolphin Riders begins with the story of the destruction of a far-off planet and the resulting relocation of its entire population. The aliens are water dwellers, so they fit in well with Earth's dolphins, forming a most harmonious relationship. Everything on the planet changes for the better, as there are no more wars or poverty. The story of these extraordinary beings is told to a group of children by their great-grandfather, who was unexpectedly involved in their planetary migration. (About the Author) D. R. Dempster grew up in a small town named Tully in North Queensland, Australia. He has lived in Cairns and Townsville. "I joined the RAAF and stayed in for twenty-two years. Was posted all around Australia and overseas to Malaysia." The author retired in 1982.

During the height of Freaknik in the early '90s, the city of Atlanta was thriving as a black cultural mecca, attracting college students from around the world for the annual spring break event. Crystal, a college student who moved to Atlanta to attend an HBCU, develops a close bond with her co-worker, Shakita. But Crystal's struggle with loneliness, low self-esteem, and the effects of childhood traumas have led her into numerous toxic relationships. Though she seeks true love and acceptance, her connection with Shakita instead exposes Crystal to mental and physical abuse. Despite her unwavering devotion and support for Shakita, Crystal faces the harsh reality that her love may not be reciprocated. It is her journey of healing and self-discovery that becomes the novel's focal point. Will Crystal find the strength to break free from toxic relationships and heal herself? Can she attain true love, or will she remain trapped in a destructive cycle? Lust, Lies and Betrayal delves into the complexities of human emotions as it explores the consequences of toxic relationships. Crystal's quest for self-acceptance and love spotlights the importance of self-worth and growth. It is about choosing to break free from toxicity or staying in an unhealthy situation. Crystal's journey delivers a powerful message about resilience, inner strength, and the possibility of finding true love within oneself.

In this third book of a paranormal series, Liberty discovers the last of the sky dwellers. She brings them to the Castle, because she has been away and has returned with doubts about what she has seen and been told by those closest to her. Through a series of events, she is helped by Mother Nature, and discovers that the world is not what it seems. Liberty is threatened and forced to spend time on the Lower Levels, where her perspective is further broadened. Liberty's life partner, David, is the adopted son of the ruling Emperor. He resides on the Upper Levels and is a vampire. Elathan is the ruler of the Lower Levels and Liberty feels a strong attraction to him. David and Elathan are the leaders of the two factions that will go to war, with Liberty as the prize. They have both manipulated her from a young age. They are the ones she is running from when she escapes the Castle. Her journey then starts to find her true beginnings and discover who she really is. She needs Clarity.(About the Author)Rita Chapman grew up in Romford, Essex. "I spent a lot of time in Ireland. My mother told us magical stories from a young age. Growing up, I believed in the things you cannot see," including the little people and fairies. She now lives in Devon, which is quite rural, and "I tell my grandchildren stories similar to the ones my mother told me."

This book encourages children to imagine that flowers can have feelings too, just as they do. About the Author:Doctor Joe is the pen name of Dr. Joseph N. DeLuca, MD, PhD, who is a retired clinical psychologist and primary care physician. He has written seven books for adults that enhance psychological health and wellness, and has also published numerous studies in professional journals. In addition, Doctor Joe has published books for children to enhance their psychological health. His other children's books are It's Fun to Be Kind, It's Fun to Never Ever Give Up, It's Fun to Use Your Imagination, and It's Fun to See What Is So Silly About That.

Conceiving a child is the dream of many young couples. But when Roger and Anne seek the help of fertility specialist Dr. Harvey Prill, Anne becomes the surrogate mother of an unknown science experiment gone terribly wrong. After the birth of Anne's child, Prill announces that the baby did not survive the delivery. Suspicious of foul play, Anne and Roger actually believe kidnapping is involved. With the help of Roger's law partner, Cari Hunter, and Detective Christian Stevens, the couple makes a startling discovery within the fertility clinic, revealing a twisted scheme the cunning doctor has planned for himself...and future generations to come. Like the author's earlier novel, The Capture of Art, Sole Mate is an adult romance novel, but with a sci-fi twist.Author Bio: Donna Eimer Villani lives in Sullivan, Missouri, is part owner of a technologies company and is busy writing the sequel to The Capture of Art, Return to Red Winds. For more information on Donna, visit her websites at http://www.laserpace.com and http://www.laserpace.net/donnav.Publisher's website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title SoleMate.html

Best friends Aden and Evie are orphaned when their parents are killed in a tornado. The teenage boy and girl get jobs working in a local park, but strange things happen in the park. Under cover of darkness, seances are held there late at night to reach the spirit world. For over a century, people have been killed there. And now, human hands are turning up in different sections of the park. A tale for all ages, Quite A Revolution is a mystery told by an old man who used to be the park's manager. About The Author: Trevor P. Morley has lived his whole life in Swindon, Wiltshire, England. He previously wrote The A-Z of Limericks, containing 501 poems, each composed of five lines. This is his first published novel, and a sequel is in the works.

Three friends' lives are changed forever when they bring Shera into their lives. Shera is a deep space probe that's been programmed to travel the galaxy and predict where life could be found. When Shera's mission is canceled, she is stored in a vault until Barry brings her home with him. Barry hopes to use Shera's capabilities for finding life in the galaxy to instead predict sporting event scores on Earth. Together they would make a fortune, providing the good life for Barry, and Shera with the spaceship she needs to complete her mission. Their plans change when gangsters discover that Barry has developed a program that picks winners. They want it, and give Barry a week to deliver Shera to them. This is the same week that Barry's friends David and Jessie decide to get married and adopt Shera. For David, it's all about accepting his heritage, and the psychic gift his mother gave him. For Jessie, her world changes as she takes their life-long relationship to the next level. Their plans for a quiet wedding are disrupted, when the gangsters, as well as the FBI show up at the ceremony. This will be a wedding to remember, as the fireworks fly in the madcap comedy Shera's Gift. (About the Author) Bryan Misuraca lives in St. Louis, Missouri, where the rivers meet. This is his fourth book. His previous three novels comprised the sci-fi series The Jellie Chronicles.

The intense novel Dalia: Lost Youth follows a young girl's difficult journey through her childhood in Mexico. Hers is a story filled with pain and heartache. Before Dalia was five years old, she had the responsibility of helping her mother serve her abusive father and three older brothers, and look after her two younger siblings. When she was 12, a stranger kidnapped her and forced her to live with him and his family. Even though her real father is a cruel man, she misses him and her own family. But Dalia's father betrays her and trades her for a tract of land. Says the author, "I wanted to share Dalia's story, for those children who had ever been abused to let them know that they can survive, and never allow anyone to still their dreams and glory. They are not alone."(About the Author)Rosa Flores found it emotionally hard to write Dalia's story and feel what she went through. The author grew up in Mexico and now lives in Dawsonville, Georgia. In her early teens, she was blessed to immigrate to United States and became a citizen. She continued her formal education in California, became proficient in the English language, and has held executive positions in several U.S. companies. Now retired, she enjoys nature and hiking, especially walking the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail in Spain. This is her first book, and a sequel is in the works.

Globally recognized process improvement expert Phillip C. Reinke has assembled a toolset that has differentiated him and his company toward success in a world where many have attempted and failed.The founder of The Continuous Improvement Institute, he helps businesses and organizations improve their performance based on the proven Six Sigma concepts, which increase efficiency and are enhanced with the psychological needs of individuals and organizations.Endorsement by M. Jayson Meyer, Synergy Billing, founder & CEO:"I started my career as a teenage entrepreneur in 1996, just at the advent of the dot com Internet bubble. Like most entrepreneurs, I had big ideas but lacked the skills necessary to convert my dreams into practical reality. "Like many creative people, I was frustrated that I couldn't execute on my ideas. I spent the next decade looking for a management system that would help me to go from creative imagination to execution. I read a book by Jack Welch (former CEO of General Electric) that turned me on to something called Six Sigma. I became obsessed with learning everything I could."I went on a search to identify the foremost expert in Six Sigma and continuous improvement. My journey led me to Phil Reinke and The Continuous Improvement Institute. After studying with Phil, and applying his philosophy and methods to my business, I've experienced transformational results. "Phil Reinke is a true master in his field and his methods can be universally applied, regardless of industry ... If you desire success in your personal and professional life, I strongly encourage you to read, study, and practice the critical concepts contained within."About the Author: A professor of philosophy and psychology, Phillip C. Reinke lives in Southern Florida.

Declining budgets and withdrawing military forces seem to spell a period of diminishing influence for U.S. business and government officials overseas.Not so!Bees and Spiders provides answers on how to develop real influence that does not come through massive military presence or big budgets. These answers promote the idea of influence through developing relationships. Such relationships can provide influence that lasts even when there are few military forces and little money.This influence is lasting because it is empathy-based. Bees and Spiders explains the critical nature of developing empathy, and provides usable and useful recommendations for turning simple understanding into the possibility of seeing the world from another perspective.Brian L. Steed is a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army and currently serves as an instructor of military history at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. He served in the Middle East for more than eight and a half years. During that time he was an officer in the Jordanian Army, a liaison to the Israel Defense Forces, and an advisor and analyst in Iraq, and was responsible for coordinating all training between the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates. He has traveled extensively to nearly every Arabic-speaking country. This book comes from a seminar series he designed and taught to help advisers, and was later used for business executives in the United Arab Emirates. His three previous books are about applied history, and military and organizational theory.

This book aims to increase the level of consciousness, communications, and authenticity in the business world. It advocates mindfulness, self-awareness, creativity, improvisation, and a cooperative nature for workers at all levels of the organization to facilitate greater leadership and enhanced organizational performance.Part One presents an observation of the business world, describing the concept that integrating nonlinear (right-brain) practices with predominant linear (left-brain) practices will improve both personal and business success. Part Two presents wide-ranging topics of awareness, including self-understanding, mindfulness, various styles of meditation, psychological modalities, and the application of these practices into daily life.Part Three delves into the art form of improvisation, discussing its principles, benefits, and applications, including exercises for both personal and business use.About the Authors: Bill Prinzivalli is an entrepreneur, executive coach, organizational consultant, author, improviser, speaker, and improvisational workshop facilitator. After working in corporate America for over 40 years, and starting four companies, he is now the CEO of his own consulting company. In addition to his business expertise, he has vast experience in the areas of mindfulness, communications, and improvisation; and he judiciously integrates these practices in designing customized solutions for his clients.Gerard Farias, an associate professor of management, earned a Ph.D. in organization studies from Texas Tech University. He joined the Silberman College of Business at Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he teaches at graduate and undergraduate levels. His research focuses on sustainability, exploring the role of business in society, the tensions in the context of sustainability, and the importance of embedding sustainability into business school curriculum. As a Fulbright scholar in 2011, he studied the social entrepreneurship movement in India.

Audra Markham is a ten-year-old girl born into privilege, but only in the sense of wealth. The granddaughter of a Viscount, Audra is the object of ridicule in her spoiled and spiteful family. Alone and unloved, Audra seeks solace in the comfort of food.In another part of London, thirteen-year-old Nathaniel Abbot lives a wretched life, forced to steal food in order to survive. Living in squalid conditions at the local orphanage, Nathaniel and three of his friends are spared further suffering when Audra "rescues" them from their plight.Two lost souls that cannot find their place in the world suddenly find a place in each other's hearts. Follow the lives of Audra and Nate as they grow from loyal childhood companions to inseparable young lovers, struggling through the perils of their own lives and facing difficult decisions that threaten to keep them apart.Barbara T. Cerny grew up in Grand Junction, Colorado. She served twenty-two years in the US Army Reserves, retiring a Lieutenant Colonel in 2007. She is an information technology specialist and supervisor at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio and is currently working on her next book. She lives with her loving husband, Charles, and their two wonderful children, Oksana and Audra, in Dayton, Ohio.

Of all the mysteries the oceans hold, sea creatures are among the oldest legends known to mankind. This fantasy saga delves into one of them. Over thousands of years and sparse sightings, eyewitness accounts often become local myth, or even legend. In the present day, a diver named Mark is clearing abandoned fishing nets, when he accidentally crosses paths with a mythical creature, one that will change his life and the lives of those closest to him forever. Mark discovers that many ships over the centuries were supposedly sunk by this legend. Now he and his girlfriend Robyn are treading the fine edge of danger. Will Mark's discovery bring him fame and fortune . . . or disaster? A double-edged sword separates fact from fiction, and comes at the price of death or reward. Who lives and who dies is part of everyone's journey, but becoming a legend is at the heart of Poseidon's Legacy. (About the Author)David C. Dagley worked on tugboats in Alaska for over a decade, and since then has been a world traveler, diving around the world to catch glimpses of the underwater beauty the oceans hold dear. After experiencing thousands of dives, and calling on his imagination, he wrote this novel. Originally from Mill Valley, California, the author now lives in Indonesia. This is his fifth book and there are more to come.

Rachel Knight was only seven when she decided to do her bit for the environment and plant her holiday spruce trees, instead of discarding them when Christmas was over.Much to her delight, her uncle dedicated an unused field on his farm for the trees, and it became a symbol of hope for her. The hope was not only for the trees to live on, but for Rachel's family life to improve, since it was coasting along on a cloud of alcoholism and discord.Her father and uncle transported and planted every Christmas tree after that to The Christmas Field, representing the years as they passed. Some years were joyful, and some were sorrowful. Several small crosses also lay amongst the replanted trees.As time went on, life became a terrible struggle for Rachel, and sometimes seemed insurmountable. She was brave and strong, however, and the path she carved for herself was a courageous one.Christmas is often depicted as a Hallmark card or movie, full of celebrations, laughter, and making merry. But in reality, this doesn't happen for a lot of people, especially children, who are caught in the crossfire of marital strife, alcohol abuse, and parental stress.This timeless story about old anger and childhood sorrow is also a story about holiday joy, deep love, and hard-won forgiveness, all things that should comprise Christmas day, and every day of our lives.(About the Author)Barb Bissonette lives in the picturesque village of Washago, Ontario. She is a retired nurse of forty years and has always enjoyed writing. This is her sixth novel.

Voncile and her brother Lenard never knew their mother or father. They lived with their grandmother Lillian until one night a strange man killed her while they slept just a few doors away.The two were taken from the only home and family they ever knew. After their grandmother's murder in Alabama, the children were sent to live in a place called Texas with a woman they were told was their great-grandmother. With her world spiraling out of control, Voncile's brother was her last hold on reality. Then he was abruptly snatched away from her by someone who was supposed to be a man of God, but turned out to be the devil himself.Voncile experienced evil at an early age from two men her great-grandmother trusted. Murder, deceit, lost innocence, and the separation from her beloved brother pushed Von to the limits. How much could a child endure, and how will these things affect her future? About the Author: Veronica Voncile is a first-time author who was born in Birmingham, Alabama and currently resides in southwest Florida. Veronica was encouraged to write about her horrific experiences with childhood sexual abuse. She discovered her strength from deep within to speak out and share her life and her story, hoping it would help others realize they were not alone, letting them know they could find their voices as well. She learned that finding the power of her voice; removing the shame and guilt she'd lived with for so long, was the beginning of her healing.

The great coastal spirit, Raven, and his friends, famous for their transformational powers, realize that the world itself has now been transformed from the outside in.Raven then finds himself confronting the greatest mystery of all: Why did the newcomers appear and what do they want? Through a series of novel encounters and adventures, Raven uses all his legendary acumen, cleverness, and insight to solve the challenges set before him, his friends, and allies. These include the dark mystery of a leper colony, the dangerous shadow of an abandoned village site, the desperation of his children lost in the cityscape, and the puzzle of the houses of artifacts.With great imagination, compassion, and a poignant sense of recent history, Raven pushes through from the far end of what was the past, to a place where the future of his peoples can begin anew.Author Bio - This book is a modest gift from a European thinker to the Indigenous peoples of the world. Social philosopher G.V. Loewen, born and raised on Vancouver Island, spent much of his childhood in the local nature, becoming conscious of the deeper meaningfulness of place and history, promoting as well a new self-consciousness. He became aware of how he was at the same time part of the culture of historical conquest, prompting a reflective set of narratives told in the language of the folktale, but taking place in the contemporary world situation in which Indigenous cultures remain marginalized. This effort is a beginning, not only of a dialogue, but of an attempt at understanding a wider truth beyond the limitations of previous cross-cultural engagements. The author of 56 books, retired professor G.V. Loewen is now CEO of Vigilance Digital Media, Inc.

My 19-year-old niece Aly disappeared. Car, keys, cell phone, and laptop were abandoned at the airport. Law enforcement couldn't differentiate a legitimate trip from a nefarious abduction, because she was . . . a legal adult. On December 10, my presumably happy niece left the country with a person she'd met online but had never met in person. Multiple airline tickets to multiple destinations were purchased in her name. Airport security cameras outbound and inbound showed a third traveler. Multiple sources confirmed that Aly arrived in Canada, which narrowed our search to 3.8 million square miles with multiple points of entry. We learned that laws designed to protect young people will enable traffickers with almost unfettered permission to travel below the radar with 18- to 20-year-olds. Aly's young adult status created a barrier separating her from her parents, while deepening her relationship with a potential trafficker. Maneuvering the legal systems of two countries became as much a challenge as finding one 19-year-old in the entire country of Canada. A representative from one trafficking organization estimated that Aly might fetch $100,000. She looked much younger than 19, and customers of human traffickers are willing to pay more for a youthful appearance. Aly left a scar on her mother's heart that will never leave. (About the Author)This is Donna Stone's second book. "I'm reciting my interpretation of events in the hope that the parents of 18- to 21-year-olds will be aware. I am forever changed by the experience. I had no idea that traffickers invested in groomers on college (and high school) campuses for recruiting. The return on investment is so lucrative that traffickers pay groomers/other kids for years to slowly reel in a good catch."

We all have a list of things we would love to accomplish in life. One of the goals I have wanted to achieve is publishing a book.The idea of what to write started me thinking about my holidays, adventures, and vacations over the past and present during the past fifty-odd years.The idea of recapturing my life in photographs, along with family, wife, and friends, has helped me to recall and expand on the humorous and touching moments I have experienced. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words.Here then is my life condensed pictorially in A Snap Shot Autobiography.Andrew Harries was born and bred in Bristol, United Kingdom, a city that dates back to prehistoric times. His wife helped him put the book together. "Thank goodness, we are still on speaking terms!"Publisher's website: http://sbprabooks.com/AndrewHarries

Foster Ring is a powerful story about finding love when it's least expected, and giving that love a chance no matter what the circumstances. It's also about children in danger and the efforts to save them. Orlando is an FBI agent working undercover as a landscaper to bring down a group exploiting foster children. He is instantly drawn to Schrelle, a woman new to the area. Unable to get her out of his mind, he keeps his guard up until he knows he can trust her. Schrelle just moved to a small town for a new job. Spotting a man doing her neighbors' lawns, she feels something stir deep within her. Not ready for a new relationship since she just divorced her cheating husband, Schrelle finds herself infatuated with this tall stranger. Orlando eventually reveals his identity to Schrelle and she offers to help him save the children. Their connection grows stronger, flourishing into a love that is tested by both their ex-spouses. Their love story is deepened by their common concern, commitment, and effort to help the mistreated foster children. The twists and turns are many, because whenever you open your heart to the possibility of love, there are always surprises.(About the Author)P. D. Greene (Phyllis D. Greene) has been writing since childhood. Born in Valdosta, Georgia, she was an Air Force brat. The mother of two and grandmother of three enjoys retirement by traveling and completing novels already started. A breast cancer survivor, she helps others understand what early detection can mean. Her first romance novel, Driven, was penned under Phyllis Greene-Nicholas. She hopes her readers see themselves in her stories and know they're not alone in struggles of the heart.

A wonderful and happy children's story. "Christmas with Carly" is a rhyming story about a young girl spending her first Christmas in a new apartment. The entire family works together to clean everything and set up a beautiful Christmas tree. Carly has heard at school that there is no Santa Claus and presents are actually put under the tree by the parents. She decides she's going to find out by staying up late on Christmas Eve and looking for herself. What she sees by doing so is far more than she ever expected and results in a very surprising ending.

The Last Boat tells the story of Somoni, an Ijaw fisherman who lived in Old Bakana, an island community in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria. Though a commoner, Somoni loved education, but had to drop out of high school when his father suddenly passed away. Unable to pay his tuition, he got a job as a fisherman. Then he met his eccentric old schoolmate, Inobio, who was full of ideas but penniless. Inobio sold him on the idea of selling fish instead of catching fish, and formed a partnership with him. However, Inobio didn't like the dirty work, so he made Somoni travel the creeks to buy the fish. One day, the partners went out together to the countryside. Inobio convinced Somoni to return to Port Harcourt city with him later that night. Somoni had a bad premonition, but went anyway. Then it happened. Their boat caught fire in the middle of an area infested with cannibals and crocodiles, and their trouble doubled. Somehow, both men survived the night, but not their partnership. Days later, Somoni boarded a boat with a leak and the vessel began to sink in the middle of the ocean. Somoni took extraordinary action to save himself and the other passengers, and thus, Somoni, the high school dropout, became a hero.(About the Author)Gogo Fubara Iyalla is from Bakana, a small island in Rivers State, Nigeria. Bakana was decreed into existence by Queen Victoria of England after the Kalabari Civil War of 1879-1881. He was inspired to write this story by the tales he heard from elders in his village. A broadcast TV journalist, the author is also a screenwriter and producer. This is his first published book.

The time is the thirty-first century. An old foe had resurfaced in an area of space no one had expected. An urgent call, transmitted four decades earlier, had finally been received from the ultra-distant Soo-Erthra Space. Its message sent alarm bells ringing within Terra Space Command Headquarters, as this event was taking place in the very backyard of the feared planet-destroying Ypsilanti Empire. Alerted to this new danger by the humanoid-denizen's hosts of the first contact with a Confederation vessel in the circa 2400s, this new crew travels slowly to that same region to render assistance in the solving of the mystery of the resurgence of the Al Suhailli Dakkarosis. The protagonists are the twelve-member crew of the CSS Boulder City, commanded by Wendy Rotenberg, dispatched from the Confederation colony of Orindani Prime to join forces with the feline-in-appearance humanoids known as The Dau of the Soo-Erthran planet of Lesbos. Their mission: To find the cause of this sudden Al Suhailli Dakkarosis' resurgence and eliminate it before it spread deeper into the Sagittarian Arm or the Orion Spur of the Milky Way Galaxy. About the Author:Born in Alton, Illinois, Gregory A. Pierson joined the military and traveled the world. Now retired, he resides in the Philippines. This is his seventh book.

"Nail's biography is a must-read for anyone seeking greater understanding and insight into the short but fabulous life and career of the legendary Hank Williams. I wholeheartedly recommend it." - Ed Guy, noted Hank Williams expert Dr. Paul R. Nail provides the most comprehensive biography to date of Hiram "Hank" Williams, The King of Country Music. He begins with Hank's humble origins from a broken home in rural Alabama in the 1920s and '30s, through nearly a decade of lean years, honing his skills in the rough and tumble honkytonks of south Alabama. His story includes his often volatile marriage to first wife, Audrey (Sheppard) Williams, the reputed inspiration for many of his songs, his rise in fame at the Louisiana Hayride and Grand Ole Opry, and finally his untimely death on New Year's Day, 1953. He was 29 years old. In Hank's short life, he suffered from congenital back problems, binge drinking, overwork, back surgery, overmedication, divorce, and perhaps most of all, a broken heart. (About the Author) Paul R. Nail holds a Ph.D. in psychology from Texas Christian University (1981). He grew up in rural Oklahoma in the 1960s but did not become a Hank Williams fan until discovering his body of work in 1984. Now retired, Dr. Nail was a college professor, researcher, and author for 39 years. Herein, he brings together classic and contemporary theory and research in psychology to provide a unique perspective into the life and career of Hank Williams, widely regarded as the most influential singer/songwriter in country music history.