Books with author Mark Joseph

What if your innermost thoughts and devilish escapades were required writing assignments for your sixth-grade English class?For Andrew Offerman, it’s not a question of what if. His confessions are due every two weeks.Live every exciting moment of Andrew's sixth-grade year as he fends off a daily barrage of verbal assaults from his older sister, Sophia; grapples with his flatulent archenemy, Johnny Gaston; hustles his parental field generals, Frank and Bella; and toys with his next-door neighbor and principal, Mr. Fairchild.“The Andrew Offerman Chronicles” are a lighthearted, hilarious glimpse into the mind of an eleven-year-old boy who yearns to be an adult and is much smarter than he thinks. In “Prank It Like a Man,” Andrew and his best friend, Bo Jennings, leverage their skills to reach new heights in pranking. Where they’re going, whoopee cushions are for amateurs. They shoot for the moon during their first week of middle school. Their goal is simple. Their plan is perfect. No one can stop them. Soon, they’ll be living legends. But first, they have to get past their eccentric principal, Mr. Fairchild, and his refrigerator filled with Jell-O Pudding Cups.

What if your innermost thoughts and devilish escapades were required writing assignments for your sixth-grade English class?For Andrew Offerman, it’s not a question of what if. His confessions are due every two weeks.Live every exciting moment of Andrew's sixth-grade year as he fends off a daily barrage of verbal assaults from his older sister, Sophia; grapples with his flatulent archenemy, Johnny Gaston; hustles his parental field generals, Frank and Bella; and toys with his next-door neighbor and principal, Mr. Fairchild.“The Andrew Offerman Chronicles” are a lighthearted, hilarious glimpse into the mind of an eleven-year-old boy who yearns to be an adult and is much smarter than he thinks. In "Breaking Cupid’s Arrow," Andrew and his best friend, Bo Jennings, must work quickly to keep Bo's mother from falling in love with Principal Fairchild. Sixth grade is hard enough. It will only get worse if Bo becomes the principal's son. Soon, though, the boys realize that Cupid is out to get everyone. No one is safe from that pesky, diaper-wearing, sharpshooter. Not even Andrew and Bo.

What would you do if your country was on the wrong side of history? Would you leave if you had the chance--even if leaving might ruin the rest of your life? In 1967, Joseph Mark Glazner, a twenty-two-year-old American writer, left Los Angeles behind forever and became one of the first war resisters to go to Canada during the extremely divisive Vietnam War. Life After America is Glazner's upbeat, personal memoir about his first two years in Canada as an FBI fugitive, new immigrant, tabloid writer, journalist, and John Lennon's accidental muse. Glazner, an internationally acclaimed crime novelist, recounts with dark humor and the eye of a thriller writer his nearly bungled escape from the US, the sweetness and pitfalls of love in an era of sexual revolution, and his own youthful quest to make an impact on the world. If you are a Beatles or John Lennon fan, you are in for a very special treat. Scroll to the top of the page, click "Buy now with 1-Click" button and travel back in time to the Sixties.

Drawing on vivid oral histories, Joseph M. Marshall’s intimate biography introduces a never-before-seen portrait of Crazy Horse and his Lakota communityMost of the world remembers Crazy Horse as a peerless warrior who brought the U.S. Army to its knees at the Battle of Little Bighorn. But to his fellow Lakota Indians, he was a dutiful son and humble fighting man who—with valor, spirit, respect, and unparalleled leadership—fought for his people’s land, livelihood, and honor. In this fascinating biography, Joseph M. Marshall, himself a Lakota Indian, creates a vibrant portrait of the man, his times, and his legacy.Thanks to firsthand research and his culture’s rich oral tradition (rarely shared outside the Native American community), Marshall reveals many aspects of Crazy Horse’s life, including details of the powerful vision that convinced him of his duty to help preserve the Lakota homeland—a vision that changed the course of Crazy Horse’s life and spurred him confidently into battle time and time again. The Journey of Crazy Horse is the true story of how one man’s fight for his people’s survival roused his true genius as a strategist, commander, and trusted leader. And it is an unforgettable portrayal of a revered human being and a profound celebration of a culture, a community, and an enduring way of life."Those wishing to understand Crazy Horse as the Lakota know him won't find a better accout than Marshall's." -San Francisco Chronicle

Capital Crimes & Cold War EspionageA mutilated body in Tokyo Bay.An American naval officer nowhere to be found.A Russian criminal oligarch with plans to rule the world.For Shig Sato, it’s not easy being a simple private investigator.All Sato wants is answers to why a mutilated body was found floating in Tokyo Bay. But now he has bigger problems: an American naval officer has gone missing in Tokyo and he’s the one who has to find him.Two crimes? One answer? No official, American or Japanese or Soviet, is willing to cooperate. Soon, Sato is entangled in gang feuds, murder, and Cold War espionage at the highest levels of government.The suspense never ends as Sato searches for the truth: Where is the missing American? And who was that body floating in Tokyo Bay?Get Your Copy of Traitors & Lies Now!

What would you do if your country was on the wrong side of history? Would you leave if you had the chance—even if leaving might ruin the rest of your life?In 1967, Joseph Mark Glazner, a twenty-two-year-old American writer, left Los Angeles behind forever and became one of the first war resisters to go to Canada during the extremely divisive Vietnam War. Life After America is Glazner’s upbeat, personal memoir about his first two years in Canada as an FBI fugitive, new immigrant, tabloid writer, journalist, and John Lennon’s accidental muse.Glazner, an internationally acclaimed crime novelist, recounts with dark humor and the eye of a thriller writer his nearly bungled escape from the US, the sweetness and pitfalls of love in an era of sexual revolution, and his own youthful quest to make an impact on the world.Like many new immigrants throughout history, Glazner soon discovered that physically emigrating was easier than emotionally leaving his homeland. Before leaving the US, Glazner rarely heard news about Canada. Consumed with exiting the US as his personal protest against the war, he thought little about where he was going except that it had to be someplace not at war. Canada was the closest safe haven, but he knew so little about it he thought Montreal was on the Atlantic Ocean somewhere north of Boston. He had no idea what Quebec separatists were. In Canada, half the news coverage was American. He couldn’t escape its impact. Glazner chronicles his own psychological turmoil as the war continued to escalate, and two men of reason—Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert Kennedy—were assassinated. He watched with growing despair as Richard Nixon became President on the promise of a secret plan to quickly end the war. (Spoiler alert: there was no secret plan.) In Canada, Glazner bore witness to the early years of Pierre Trudeau and the growing threat from terrorist bombs to Canada and his own refuge.Never a formal member of any protest group, Glazner’s quest to think for himself and draw his own conclusions will resonate with many today in a world that is growing increasingly dangerous and polarized. While resistance and protest against violence are distinctive themes, Glazner’s racy, picaresque, coming-of-age tale is also about a young writer surviving in the big city, falling in love, and hunting for his first big break.Willing to try almost anything to survive, Glazner hawked celebrity posters, wrote for small film companies, and worked as a futurist in a McLuhanesque think tank. Reinventing himself as a tabloid writer and editor at Montreal’s notorious weekly, Midnight, Glazner reveals how some of the most outrageous stories of the day—from Jackie O’s sex life to UFOs that killed people and sheep—were created during the birth of the supermarket tabloids. For John Lennon fans, the third act of Glazner’s memoir provides a fresh and unique look at one of the most memorable and zany counterculture events of the 1960s—John and Yoko’s Montreal Bed-In for Peace in 1969.Originally assigned as a freelance journalist to cover the event for Canada’s newest newspaper, the Sunday Express, Glazner became an aide-de-camp to John Lennon during the world’s longest press conference, and the producer (uncredited) of the segment on war resisters for the Lennons’ documentary Bed Peace.More importantly, Glazner’s Life After America solves one of the great mysteries of rock and roll lore by revealing for the first time in detail the true and serendipitous origins of John and Yoko’s WAR IS OVER campaign. For Americans, Life After America is a reminder of a time when the US lost its way and came close to surrendering its moral leadership of the free world. For Canadian readers, Glazner’s memoir is a story about a younger, more open and optimistic Canada living in the shadow of America.

A Tokyo back alley is no place to die.Beautiful young Kimi Yamada is murdered. The crime grabs headlines. But will she get justice?All Tokyo Police Inspector Shig Sato wants is to work one last case before mandatory retirement ends his career. After three years in exile with the nation's Security Police protecting diplomats and VIPs, he's back doing what he does best - solving crimes.His team begins investigating Kimi's murder. But right away, Sato discovers his family's long-held secret ties to a criminal dynasty could set Kimi's killer free. And there's nothing he can do.Or is there?Sato discovers the cost of honoring his family and his debt to the mob boss is high - so high that Kimi Yamada's killer could go free. What price will he pay to see justice for Kimi? Get your copy of The Gangster’s Son and find out now!

The only thing harder than making a name for yourself in the sixth grade is making a name for yourself in the sixth grade. Andrew Offerman and his best friend, Bo Jennings, have just begun to figure that out as they make their way through the chaotic world of middle school. Live every exciting moment of Andrew's sixth grade year as he fends off a daily barrage of verbal assaults from his older sister, Sophia; grapples with his flatulent archenemy, Johnny Gaston; hustles his parental field generals, Frank and Bella; and toys with his next door neighbor and principal, Mr. Fairchild.“The Andrew Offerman Chronicles” are a lighthearted, very funny glimpse into the mind of an eleven year old boy who yearns to be an adult and is much smarter than he thinks. In "Melting the Iceman” Andrew comes out of his self-imposed retirement from pranking to get even with his archenemy, Johnny Gaston. Andrew and Bo concoct a few surprises that they hope will keep Johnny away from them for years to come. Will their strategy work? Or will they just make their rivalry with their old foe worse?

Peace be with you. If you are interested in understanding A Course in Miracles, then take a journey of discovery, filled with spiritual insights, exploring the Miracles Cross. The Miracles Cross is a symbol that embodies the teachings of A Course in Miracles and, like a key, opens the way to a profound understanding of the Course. Whether you're just beginning your search for truth or have been on the path many years, this reader-friendly guidebook will help you to see clearly how the teachings of A Course in Miracles all fit together and relate to each other. This makes the Course easy to understand, easy to remember, and easy to practice in daily life. Also, included in the last chapter of the book are some of the author's inspirational encounters with the Holy Spirit and the angels of God.

The only thing harder than making a name for yourself in the sixth grade is making a name for yourself in the sixth grade. Andrew Offerman and his best friend, Bo Jennings, have just begun to figure that out as they make their way through the chaotic world of middle school. Live every exciting moment of Andrew's sixth grade year as he fends off a daily barrage of verbal assaults from his older sister, Sophia; grapples with his flatulent archenemy, Johnny Gaston; hustles his parental field generals, Frank and Bella; and toys with his next door neighbor and principal, Mr. Fairchild.“The Andrew Offerman Chronicles” are a lighthearted, very funny glimpse into the mind of an eleven year old boy who yearns to be an adult and is much smarter than he thinks. In "Taming the Beast" Andrew and Bo have to figure out how to get themselves out of Sophia's cross hairs before she tells the world about their previous misdeeds. There is just one problem. Once the beast sets her sights on you, she won't look away. Not even for a second.

Peace be with you. If you are interested in understanding A Course in Miracles, then take a journey of discovery, filled with spiritual insights, exploring the Miracles Cross. The Miracles Cross is a symbol that embodies the teachings of A Course in Miracles and, like a key, opens the way to a profound understanding of the Course. Whether you're just beginning your search for truth or have been on the path many years, this reader-friendly guidebook will help you to see clearly how the teachings of A Course in Miracles all fit together and relate to each other. This makes the Course easy to understand, easy to remember, and easy to practice in daily life. Also, included in the last chapter of the book are some of the author's inspirational encounters with the Holy Spirit and the angels of God.

WILL HARRY HOLIDAY BE LUCKY ENOUGH TO GET AWAY WITH THE PERFECT MURDER?Like many of us, Harry has been angry enough at times to think about killing someone. But like most of us, his thoughts were fleeting. The fear of getting caught and his better self always won out.Until now. Now, Harry Holiday’s better self lies in ruins. His world is crumbling around him. Someone tried to murder Harry’s father six months ago and left Dad in a coma. Someone is trying to steal what’s left of the family fortune. Some people very close to him would like to see Harry dead, and they have no scruples about killing him.Harry, a young, likable but out-of-control wheeler-dealer, is so desperate that pulling off the perfect murder seems like his only way out.Can his harebrained scheme actually work? Will he go through with it? Will it save him and the once-famous, now-rundown family business—MurderLand—a museum of gangland and murder-related memorabilia? Or will all his carefully laid plans get wrecked as he stumbles into the middle of another crime in progress…AND accidentally begins to uncover shocking new evidence in the basement of MurderLand that may tie together the building’s past, the plot to assassinate a president, and Harry’s own growing urge to kill.Buy MurderLand now to watch this intense, madcap story unfold.