Books published by Litfire Publishing, LLC

"...minimal is the effort we need to restore the cosmic scale of our built environment, its meaning and significance... Every building and our whole environment touch infinity and are capable to interpret and to modify the infinite extent of space." (From "Thought Palaces.", p. 11)

When Alex Gregory takes his first job for Sterling Chemicals, a company poised to make millions from their newest pesticide, he has no idea he's stepping into the shoes of a murdered man. Alex soon discovers the pesticide about to be released not only creates poisonous mosquitoes, but the treated plants begin competing for earth's oxygen at a slow but detrimental rate. Alex investigates the untimely deaths of those that learned the truth before him, and expose the company before they threaten the lives of future generations. But he must tread carefully, or he, Cindy, and Leslie, will meet their own untimely deaths.

The Catholic faith has a great gift of Miracles and a great esteem for private revelations. Contained in this devotional is a compilation of traditional Catholic prayers and practices as well as devotions revealed by Our Lord, Our Lady and the Saints.

One man, one canoe, five solo journeys to five remote wilderness regions in Western Ontario, Canada. Can you imagine being retired (over 60), healthy and determined to research and travel alone for three weeks or longer on numerous wilderness trips into areas that you know little about? Can you imagine not being in verbal or social media contact with anyone for over one hundred days of travel? What does it take to be self-sustained and responsible for all of one's actions and decisions? The solo canoe journal stories are a combination of the day to day excursions and decisions that a solo paddler must make to successfully navigate from one lake or campsite to another and to another and so on while managing to stay safe and to not get lost in the wilderness. The journal stories are also filled with very real and personal insights into the mind frame of the author who attempts to relate to the reader the intense feeling of what wilderness, or solitude or fear or a number of intimate emotions means to him in the moment.Alone in a Canoe also includes detailed gear and food lists and trip statistics. The stories are inspiring. It is a must read if you ever dreamed about what it would be like to be alone in a canoe in the wilderness for any length of time. The book is printed in an 8 ¿ by 8 ¿ format to enhance the more than 200 color photos documenting the journeys.People who Paddle a Canoe, Outdoor and Wilderness Enthusiasts, Backcountry Educators, Adventure Advocates, Future Campers, Fisherman, Recreators, Dreamers, Individuals who Cherish Solitude, and Folks who enjoy great Nature Photography will enjoy this book.

Sketches of His PresenceGod is at work in the world and in the lives of His people.  Sketches of His Presence compiles some of the exciting, dynamic, and inspiring stories of God’s working in the life of one servant. “True stories capture us when we identify with those stories. Stories have power. The Scriptures tell many power-laden stories. From his days as an adolescent to his days as a grandfather, Dave Scherling's account of God's active role in his life will capture the reader.”                                    Rod Broding, Author, Retired Pastor and a University Professor “I enjoyed reading about how you have seen the Lord's Hand in your life.... thank you for sharing that with us and others.”                                    In Christ, Ginny Saint, coauthor, Walking His Trail

Foundations of Mathematics and Statistics is a summary of the basic principles of math and statistics for students of the sciences. The goal is to provide a good foundation of knowledge and ability with the basics of math and statistics that students need. This includes logic, sets, number systems, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and the calculus. Then the remainder of the book deals with the fundamental topics of applied and mathematical statistics, including probability, random variables, expected value, samples, distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and an introduction to linear regression and correlation. The book is meant to be used by college and graduate level students that need a good review of math fundamentals, with an introduction to basic statistical thinking and methodology. Those that need a good familiarity with math and statistics at the college and graduate levels would find this book a valuable supplemental reading, along with the fair amount of exercises that are included in order to reinforce the important ideas.

During the Middle Ages noble women were often pawns in the great game of dynastic politics. But some of them were important players in their own right. The four daughters of the Count of Provence used their charms, beauty, and intelligence to move from their father's small kingdom in the south of France to positions of power across Europe. Marguerite, Eleanor, and Sancha became queens of France, England, and the Kingdom of Sicily. They followed their husbands to new homes where they gave their new lands children and a family life. But the fourth daughter, Beatrice, was different. The man she loved was a political enemy; the man she married was an indifferent and self-absorbed prince who made it clear that political intrigue was more important to him than the love of a gentle and romantic girl from another country. The only happy moments Beatrice enjoyed were spent in secrecy with her lover. But the stakes of her emotional attachment were high and the dangers of a misstep were always great. Based on research into the history of Europe in the thirteenth century and on travel to all of the destinations where these princesses lived, this novel depicts a crucial period as Europe emerged from the slumber of the Dark Ages and began to awake slowly to the promise of modern life.

It was the end of one war and the beginning of another. World War II was over and the new war, the ‘Cold War’, had begun. It was thus called because it would not be fought with bullets and bombs, but with propaganda and intelligence, a.k.a. spying. The adversaries were groups like the KGB, CIA and MI6. The largest of these groups, the KGB, hatched a plan to install a ‘mole’ in its No. 1 enemy, the USA. To effect the plan it would require ‘replacing’ a citizen with a known background.

Hi Girls I’m Home!Three sisters are playing Palace and having fun one nice summer afternoon.They are excited about Lucy the King’s announcement of a Royal Party scheduledfor 3 p.m.  When the clock chimes three and there is no Party, the girls have a surprise lesson in manners and about forgiveness. The Party does happen. It is great when Dad arrives home just in time to join them. Then Dad and Mom tell the girls about the biggest surprise ever. It is the one that the whole wide world will see at the same time!Promises Made and Promises KeptJesus made lots of promises and they are coming true.We can keep our good promises, too.