Christopher Scott: 74 books

It all began so quietly: an advertisement in the newspaper, interviews -- and David Lomax finds himself behind the wheel of a horsebox in Spain, heading for a renderzvous.  What he doesn't know is that he is working for one of the most dangerous organizations in the world.  When he discovers what...

In 1643 and again in 1644 the forces of King Charles I and Parliament clashed at Newbury in a bloody fight. Each time the fate of the country hung in the balance. Chris Scott retells the story of these two complex and exciting battles and provides a fascinating guided tour of the surviving battlefields.

Chris took a long time to learn something wonderful . . . In an honest and intimate storytelling style, Chris relives triumphs, catastrophes, and plenty of moments that fell somewhere in between. With a friendly and nostalgic voice, he unfolds his adventures and misadventures one by one, has...

This paperback edition of this seminal new study of a key battle of the Civil Wars re-examines one of England's most mysterious battlefields at Edgehill, and it combines the work of three outstanding military historians. Each is an expert in the areas of battlefield interpretation, military equipment...

Steamships once plied the waters of Narragansett Bay, carrying thousands of guests to feasts of clams prepared in every way imaginable at scenic spots like Rocky Point and Crescent Park. After hurricanes and pollution destroyed Rhode Island's soft-shell clam and oyster beds, the quahog became the...

What is common sense? Whatever you want to learn about common sense this book has it. It's the complete common sense education. There're common sense examples, lack of common sense examples and common sense quotes. You'll learn what common sense is, how to improve common sense and logic, and how to...

Common Sense by Thomas Paine is the most compelling case for freedom ever made. It's the most influential book in American History. It's not just a book for Americans but a case for humanity and it's ideas are as relevant today as ever. There's just one problem. Published in 1776 it was written in...

Thomas Hobbes argues that the fear of violent death is the most reliable passion on which to found political society. His role in shaping the contemporary view of religion and honor in the West is pivotal, yet his ideas are famously riddled with contradictions. In this breakthrough study, McClure...

The tragedies of our past can become the baggage of our future. In a small town in the Appalachians, tragedy hit James Morgan and his family when he was a young boy. Losing his sister so suddenly really shook his faith. As James enters adulthood he encounters some crossroad momentswhich not...

Brothers Shane and Tommy set out on a weekend trip deep into the heart of "God's Country" in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. They're in search of a big water kayaking adventure. Instead they stumble across a terrorist super cell plotting an attack on the nation's capital. Suddenly they find themselves in a race for their lives.

Aquinas on Beauty explores the nature and role of beauty in the thought of Thomas Aquinas. Beginning with a standard definition of beauty provided by Aquinas, it explores each of the components of that definition. The result is a comprehensive account of Aquinas’s formal view on the subject, supplemented...

Steve Borgia should be happy that Autumn Winters is back in his life. A drunken brawl with a prostitute has cost Steve his teaching job, though, forcing him to flip burgers at the Greece Hut. Plus, Steve never knows if, or when, Autumn’s going to skip town again. Fed up with his fast...

Life's going well for Steven Borgia. Sure, he may not be a famous professional wrestler like his father, the legendary Deathslayer, but he has carved out a niche for himself as a beloved kindergarten teacher in New York City. There's just one thing missing: someone special to share his life with. When...

Easy-to-digest tips on how to be happy in your life—both at home and at work. In this wise and witty new book, culture consultant and humorist Scott Christopher shares seven UPs that anyone can master to happily manage at work and home. In chapters including dealing with change (Suck It UP),...