Books published by Archway Publishing

In this compelling memoir, Refinement by Fire, you will read about how one man learned from his personal life as he reflects, explores, and investigates the meaning of his life's struggles. Through the struggles of life, Asekor shares how he came to learn that God puts us through situations because he wants us to draw closer to him and learn from our situations to help others. Struggles tend to bring us to our knees, and there we seek God when we are at our last.This story shares of the horrors of the Liberian civil war, the heartache of a parents' divorce, a sibling's and other family's deaths, and the struggles of mental health. All of which forced him to grow up fast and learn to fully depend on God's love and guidance.

Copper Creek is the life story of Martin E. Tew, war hero in Isodora, Philippines, poet, rescue hero of two pilots in rough mountain terrain at the age of 74, philanthropist for Greek war survivors, owner of the Copper Creek mine in Arizona, owner of the Monte Bonito Ranch in Arizona, attorney, and he also spoke six languages. It includes facts about the mysterious Sibley Castle, and everyday life in Copper Creek.

It is 1984 in the island nation of San Diamo and conditions of poverty, crime, corruption, hardship; all overseen by President. Fredricio DeOrtiz are running rampant in the country with no efforts to change. Hoping to change the situation for himself and his family, a young Juan Santano joins the army, but this does little to alleviate any hardship. One day, tensions and outrage in the country boil over and this leads Juan to a chanced encounter with an ambitious and charismatic army lieutenant. An encounter that would lead Juan to tragedy and an inner battle that would end with him making one of the biggest decisions of his life.

When Appahummie Dotts enters the Cook County Jail, his guilt or innocence is irrelevant to staying alive amid all the violence and chaos headed his way.As an eighteen-year-old, he can hardly believe that he's in the belly of the beast with grown seasoned criminals- most of them without anything to lose. He weighs 130 pounds soaking wet, but he knows how to protect himself and is smart enough to mind his business.In this dramatized account, the author looks back on how he found himself in the Cook County Jail among killers, robbers, rapists, and drug dealers from all walks of life. He also reveals what it's like to be in the Cook County Jail fighting for your life.Moreover, he shares the frustration of being in the Cook County Jail, recalling how some days he asked the Lord for strength and if the days would ever change. Each one seemed more miserable than the next, making it that much harder to keep going on.

This is a true story. It has been a ridiculous life since the early eighties. It involves true love, pain beyond what most would endure. And an innocent Kid that destroys all He comes in contact with it seems.

Stanley Michael Woods is a gifted spy for the Central Intelligence Agency. Authorities are shocked when Stan's beautiful wife is murdered. Although the evidence doesn't add up, Stan is arrested for her death. Now, the Agency must put together a skilled legal team to save their man.There are so many unanswered questions. If Stan used a hammer to murder his wife, why wasn't he covered in blood? And, why did Stan's young daughter flee the scene instead of staying with her father? Stan could be guilty, but there is another more ominous option: that Foreign Intelligence Officers murdered Stan's wife in an attempt to destroy him.In Maury Berthon's latest thriller, go behind the walls of the CIA, FBI, and Chinese Intelligence to witness justice being sought on behalf of a talented spy. Stan's innocence might be hard to prove, though, what with all the lies, intrigue, and political twists of high stakes espionage.

Welcome to the world of Cipher Of The Elders, where the unexpected is always just around the corner. In "Midnight's Gift," sixteen-year-old Catherine Forbs finds herself facing a series of strange and unsettling events. At first, she thinks she's going crazy, but she soon meets Brenda and Trevor, who show her that she is not alone. As she learns to control her newfound abilities, and unfold the secrets that lie within Ohethen, Catherine discovers that the unnatural can be both thrilling and dangerous. so will she be able to defeat the darkness with their help before it's too late?

It is dedicated to an individual who had a very positive impact on my professional life. The book begins with describing a childhood that began during WWII in extreme poverty and then at the age of 12 immigrating to the US. Became a US citizen and joined the US Navy at 18 and became a Navy Hospital Corpsman (medic). After going to medical X- ray school and working at two US Navy hospitals was transferred to the US Naval Air Facility on the island of Sicily in Italy. Following two tours at Sigonella took a discharge and accepted a civilian position. Shortly after accepting the civilian position a US Navy CDR by the name of Toby Haynsworth took over the Supply Department. Toby had a discussion with me and expressed his concern about my temporary employment status and arranged for me to receive some specialized transportation training and for me to apply for permanent civil service status which I acquired giving me job security. Toby was also a good friend with an American writer who was living in Taormina, Sicily, Eugene Mc Donald Bonner. Mr. Bonner was a North Carolina born-author, composer, music critic, and wayfarer. He also wrote a very interesting book "Roundabout Sicily" describing in detail the history and beauty of this historic island. In addition to publishing a number of songs and chamber works, Mr. Bonner also collaborated with Anatole France to create and opera based upon the Frenchman's comedy "The Man Who Married a Mute" ("Celui Qui Epousa Un Femme Muette"). It was a pleasure meeting and spending time with such an interesting and talented individual.

Marianita has a strong bond with her Madrina, her godmother. They've made many happy memories together. Madrina plans a trip to see her goddaughter, and Marianita is so excited she helps her mother make sure their home is spotless.However, Madrina encounters some obstacles during her travels. She'll do almost anything to make sure she sees Marianita. A picture book for children written in both English and Spanish, Madrina shares the heartwarming story of a godmother and goddaughter and their deep love for one another.

Many of the security counter measures being leveraged by businesses today simply address the past (trust then verify). These tools advise and protect when issues are detected, then the problems can be addressed. There is often a time lag from identification, addressing the issues, and resolving the actual issues. To understand the overall state of security in an organization there are a considerable number of tools required. For the most part, each of these tools have an application agent to be deployed. The result is often a "one of everything" approach.Zero Trust is a framework not a solution. Zero Trust is a part of an ongoing continuous process improvement plan, and should evolve with the times to deliver true security to an organization.The common thread is the ability to identify known vectors of end user satisfaction or organizational risk to address issues. The comment about "known" vectors is the key - security counter measures can only respond to what is known and understood at a particular moment in time. Risk is a very straightforward concept. Risk is either real or not. Closed Loop Lifecycle Planning© in its research called The Risk Cycle© concluded that risk does not have a "gray" area - something is either a risk or not. Our book has challenged the assumption that there is such a thing as "reasonable risk". The theory of reasonable risk is that businesses and organizations make a conscious decision that a risk is reasonable to take, and then accepts the exposure. Zero Trust would argue that the approach itself is not reasonable.

Circus of Angels is the story of a young man's poor choices. In his search for a better life, many lives are taken while others are forever changed.

Discovering her inner strength, and finding the courage to boldly accept what distinguished her. It was her vulnerability that gave the seed of greatness planted in her the power to blossom. In doing so she became The Adorable Pearl. By overcoming issues of the heart with love and not hate. A true inspiration.

Lupe Duron Dunn learned through her lengthy teaching career that writing provides a person a sense of self and creates a positive outlet. Her own writing is inspired from viewing the world through colors, movements, people, shapes, and other influences.In a collection of poems, short stories, and essays, Dunn begins with free verse shared to lift spirits and encourage souls while reflecting on past moments, present events, and everything in between including the Navajo people, the beauty of Old Glory, the ravages of time, and the goodness of mankind. In eight short stories, Dunn's characters each reveal a moment when life showed them a new way of viewing their experiences. Dunn concludes by sharing personal essays that detail the emotions that accompany visiting sites of old battles, a novice actor as he struggles to find his way, and much more.The Book shares poetry, short stories, personal essays, and illustrations that transcend culture and time to soothe the soul, provide clarity, and remind of the magic of the pen.

It is the 1940s as Garrison Yokum grows up in Betsy Layne, Kentucky. He enjoys sitting on the back porch with his cousins, watching trains haul coal to big cities, dreaming of what lies beyond the mountains, and traveling along the "big road," also known as US Route 23, with his parents on Saturdays. But when Garrison is seven, work becomes even more difficult, dangerous, and precarious for his coal miner father, setting into motion a chain of events that ultimately leads them to Ann Arbor, Michigan, for a new life. From that point on, Route 23 becomes a focal point in Garrison's life.Decades later and now approaching retirement, Garrison makes another life-changing decision as he nears completion of a documentary on the migration of families from rural east Kentucky to the cities along Route 23. After he sets out on a road trip with his professional photographer granddaughter and two student interns, Garrison explores and captures life along the long, important American highway that helped many families secure better futures beyond the mountains of southern Appalachia.The Big Road is a generational story that documents the experiences of those who migrated from southern Appalachia to bigger cities in the north by way of a memorable American highway.

"A pocketbook of wry" is a third collection of poems from prolific poet/writer B. Germain. This set of 77 poems written under mostly pandemic protocol represents exploration both away from and back to rhyme - in new forms and cryptic styles. The themes of the book center always on purpose, praise and living out the philosophies of our personal preferences - as B. Germain interrogates in almost every poem - the who, whom, what, which, why, when, where and how of a purposeful life.