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Soon after Mark Shaw’s stepsons and the infamous Indiana University basketball coach Bobby Knight made international headlines leading to the coach's firing, Shaw woke up to a spiritual journey that led him down the road to a miracle. Born in Indiana after WWII, he traversed America trying his hand at a multitude of careers. As a criminal defense attorney, newspaper co-publisher, television personality, radio talk show host, film producer, and prolific author, he crossed paths with celebrities including Paul Newman, James Stewart, Jack Nicholson, Arnold Palmer, and Joan Baez. But it wasn’t until losing his marriage and stepchildren to the drama of the “Knightmare” that he could face his demons and welcome a Higher Power into his world. After falling in love again and graduating from seminary, Shaw, childless at 65-years-old, was now ready for his destiny, one that would complete him. An inspiring and true tale filled with stories that will surprise, amuse, and move you, Road to a Miracle will open your heart, mind and spirit to any miracle that may be winding its way toward you. "Mark Shaw discovers that the double-edged sword of celebrity culture cuts both ways, forcing him to confront his own demons and then experience a miracle appearing out of nowhere." " – Don Lattin, bestselling author, The Harvard Psychedelic Club "What an eclectic life! From F. Lee Bailey to Pastor Rick Warren; Bobby Knight to Don Larsen; the John Denver look-alike to a blessed miracle. This is a fun read." – SQuire Rushnell, bestselling author, When God Winks "Shaw’s story, told with immense passion, is one to grip his reader as they accompany him on a journey filled with surprising twist and turns, to a final, unexpected ending, overflowing with joy and great blessings." – Dr. Paul Pearson, Director, Thomas Merton Center, Bellarmine University "This story will fascinate you and bring you joy. An intriguing tale with a marvelous ending." – Hall of Fame golf course designer Pete Dye and his wife Alice |
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The inspiring, untold story of celebrated Catholic monk Thomas Merton and his transformation from a troubled man of the cloth to an enlightened disciple of God. Watch book trailer/video "“[This book] can only deepen and add weight to our respect for this scrupulous, devoted, and tormented man." – Noted author Ron Carlson (Five Skies) "[Your book] is brave, beautifully written, and an honest tribute to Merton." – Robert Inchausti, author of The Pocket Merton | |
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Written by a published author for aspiring authors, this book provides practical advice for every writer who dreams of becoming published. Included are writing tips, storytelling ideas, publishing alternatives, how to write a professional query letter and book proposal, and how to find literary agents and publisheres. "Mark Shaw tells it like it is, straight and to the point." – Jodee Blanco, New York Times bestselling auther | |
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Larry Legend chronicles the life and times of Larry Bird, championship player and 1998 NBA Coach of the Year. Featuring quotes from "Magic" Johnson, Michael Jordan and Reggie Miller, this book tells the whole Bird story, past to present. "Larry Legend is a proven winner." – USA Today Paperback edition (2011) |
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Biography of the colorful “King of Torts,” one of the most famous trial lawyers in history. His clients included Jack Ruby, Errol Flynn, The Rolling Stones, Mohammed Ali, Mae West, Mickey Cohen, and Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker. "Mark Shaw’s well-researched book on Belli portrays him as a man who despised the archaic, worn-out law that had abandoned the people ..." – Famous defense attorney Gerry Spence "A must read for every lawyer and judge." – Renowned lawyer Richard "Racehorse" Haynes |
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One of the most famous spies in American history, Pollard, who admitted giving secret information to the Israelis in the mid-1980s, was sentenced to life imprisonment, a far more severe punishment than anyone guilty of the same crime. "[This book] is a gripping account of an infamous prosecution by a vindictive government." - Morton A. Kaplan, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, University of Chicago "Excellent job. [Shaw] told the truth. This readable book exposes the sentencing of Jonathan Pollard as a procedural atrocity, inflicted by a deceptive prosecution and a biased, compliant judge." - Charles E. Rice, Professor Emeritus of Law, Notre Dame Law School |
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In the novel, Dandelions in the Moonlight, a German Christian woman named Vera learns that love may overcome hate when she trusts a Nazi prison guard to save an orphaned Russian girl during the horror of World War II.
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The autobiography of Don Larsen, the New York Yankee pitcher who threw the only perfect game in World Series history. "Informative and entertaining." – The New York Times Book Review |
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Chronicles the rape trial of Mike Tyson, former heavyweight boxing champion of the world. "A riveting, up-close, through the juror’s eyes look at one of the century’s famous criminal trials." – Los Angeles Times on Down for the Count "Shaw’s account of one of the most explosive sports trials in history provides an illuminating window into how the ‘baddest man on the planet’ ended up in handcuffs." – Boston Globe on Down for the Count Revised editon of Down for the Count |
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The autobiography of R. A. “Bob” Hoover, a WW II hero and one of the greatest experimental pilots in aviation history. Known as the “King of the Air Shows,” he performed aerobatic maneuvers in his famous P-15 Spitfire "A rip-snorting book about R. A. 'Bob' Hoover . . . exciting and engrossing." – Kirkus Reviews "Casual readers as well as airplane buffs will be fascinated." – Library Journal "Thoroughly enthralling from beginning to end." – Booklist |
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A chronicle of one of history’s most beloved animals complete with photographs and personal stories from Clydesdale owners. | |
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The autobiography of Pete Dye, arguably the greatest golf course architect in history. Creator of such classic courses as Whistling Straits, The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, Harbour Town Golf Links and Teeth of the Dog. "Reading Bury Me in a Pot Bunkder will change forever the way you look at the game of golf." – Greg Norman
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Colorful stories and useful golf tips from Alice Dye, "the first lady of golf." "The woman who changed the way we play." – Ron Whitten, Golf for Women magazine
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