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'Ranger UP' gives the reader a behind the scene glimpse into the real life adventures of our multi-talented National Park Rangers that work in our parks across the U.S. This collection of true short stories includes high adventure incidents from all of the major disciplines of Protection Rangers which include Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, Fire and Emergency Management, while also providing the reader with advice on how to stay safe when visiting our National Parks. These stories will play on all of your emotions, they will "amaze you, entertain you, make you mad, and make you cry". Protection Rangers are known as the "Danger Rangers" of the National Park Service, the wide variety diciplines they are responsible for make the job extremely challenging, but also provide for plenty of exciting adventures. One minute you may be on a life threating law enforcement incident, the next hanging off of a cliff saving a life.

This is a book weve all been wanting but didnt know we needed. --From the forward by Phil and Heather Joel, founders of deliberate People and formerly of Newsboys It's an addiction. The oldest one. It has caused every human from the first person to now to navel gaze rather than God gaze. Its tagline is Whats in it for me? It has caused families to break up, portfolios to bankrupt, and individuals to self-destruct. The addiction? The ME Addiction. Its that ingrained reaction to think of self first and others later. Sometimes much later. Its the idea that having it my way is the best way. Believing that has elevated our egos, sent us into hiding, broken our community, surfaced anxiety, and saturated us with stress. But having it my way wasnt the original way. At the beginning, the first response was to look to God. The better question was, Whats in it for him? ME Addiction will help you diagnose the human condition and take steps to a better life. A life that breaks free from the oldest addiction known to humans and begins to live a revolutionary life. The life for which you were created. Discover what a ME-free world looks like, starting here.

Does your life exhibit the abundance and adventure Jesus described, or are you trapped in a safe, untested, and monotonous existence? Out of the Forest: Re-Engaging in God's Call to Purpose can provide direction. In this book, author Rick Brown explores an obscure but profound passage found in 2 Samuel 18: 8. Describing a battle during Absalom's rebellion, the Scripture says: "The battle spread . . . and the forest claimed more lives that day than the sword." With wit and encouragement, Brown discusses some of the reasons people are still running to their own forests, and provides hope for re-emerging into a life of purpose. "Rick has fired a literary flare in the air, announcing a way out of spiritual mediocrity for all those who have somehow lost their way. Practical, insightful, and grounded in a consistent life, Out of the Forest is a clarion call to reconnect, renew, and realize." -Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor, Grand Parkway Baptist Church, Sugar Land, Texas "Rick's book will challenge and encourage you. I especially love the chapter on finding beauty . . . that's so important for the church. And I laughed out loud at the story of 'the nod.' This is good stuff!" -Robbie Seay, Worship Leader and Recording Artist "I have witnessed directly Rick's commitment to front-line action. Who better then to pen this stirring call to arms? I recommend it-into your corners and come out fighting!" -Jon Burns, Director of the NE1 Mission, Senior Pastor of Yarm Vineyard Church, England Rick Brown and his wife, Beverly, live in Richardson, Texas. In addition to his passion for writing, he serves as a Bible study teacher at The Heights Baptist Church. He is an investment adviser, CPA, and owner of RLBrown Financial. Rick holds a Bachelors degree and MBA from Baylor University. He and Bev have two adult sons, Reese and Grant. Rick enjoys playing guitar, the outdoors, and is an avid student of military history.

Developed by renowned therapist and bestselling author Harville Hendrix, Ph.D, Imago Therapy is a groundbreaking approach to working with couples. The "Imago" is the unconscious image we hold of our parents. According to Hendrix, people select their mates by seeking "Imago matches" - individuals who resemble their parents in salient ways. A couple's relationship dynamic is created and shaped as each partner interacts with his or her Imago match, revisiting unfinished or unresolved issues from childhood. The first clinical primer to this innovative approach to couples therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy brings therapists a comprehensive and practical exploration of one of the most talked about approaches in the field.

Drawing on life's joy rooted within the mundane, his rapier wit is at once observational, clever and relevant. His major influences are Alan Zweibel, David Sedaris, Dave Barry, Mark Twain, Tim Conway, Ghoulardi (Ernie Anderson) ... with the occasional Three Stooges thrown in for immediacy. Growing up in the Cleveland area in the 1950's and 60's flavors many of Rick's stories, yet some are existentially inspired by the mundane moments of everyday life. Naked Sunfish: Caviar is Mr. Brown's second book. And while it is reminiscent of his first, Naked Sunfish: Best Bites, it is unique in its own humorous, human condition aspects. It is a "Spontaneous and Sporadic" collection of pieces drawn from his magazine combined with some brand new tales.

This book will chronicle the history of baseball at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Brown has earned the distinction of being the most influential institution regarding baseball in Rhode Island. Fields, players, coaches are also included. Perhaps the most interesting parts of the book are the stories revolving around students and baseball games. Racial Integration on the ball field at Brown University is also explored, as well as women who played baseball at Pembroke College (Brown's sister college prior to integration of female and male students).

You are an intricate part of God’s plan. Sadly, many Christians feel stuck wading through muck and mire daily. Rick Brown dives deep into a comparison between life on Earth and life in Heaven, and reveals how to maximize our "heavenly content"—the ever-deepening love in our hearts. http://www.asitisinheavenbook.com

Rick Bass's dog Colter is the brown dog of the Yaak who charges through the mountain valleys following the scent of game. Bass gives a history of his years with Colter as a way of understanding what is intuitive in his quest to create art.