THE AMERICAN TRANSLATOR A blend-genre literary fiction of adventure, war, history, thrill, mystery, and more a grand plot. THE AMERICAN TRANSLATOR: FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO BATTLEFIELDS IN IRAQ Second Edition 2026 A Finalist in IAN Book Awards 2025. Long-listed for Katara Prize 2023 (Arabic title: THE AMERICAN WHO READ GILGAMESH). This literary fiction doesn't recount a bygone Gulf war; rather, it explores enduring cross-cultural issues that persist and escalate, posing existential questions about self/ others, identity/ culture, language/ thoughts, arts/reality. duty/ survival- issues that continue to mount. Through David's journey: - Ancient mysteries meet modern complexities. - Diverse cultures and arts. - Genre-bending fiction — a blend of mystery, thrill, history, war, adventure, multicultural, quest for meaning and self-discovery. - Occasional sarcastic humor amidst geopolitics. - Multilayered story of self and others. - Lyrical exposition of scenery an...
Grow To Survive: Building a Self-Sufficient Garden Using What You Have Food security is no longer optional—it’s essential. Grow to Survive is a practical, no-nonsense guide to building a survival and homestead garden using what you already have. Whether you live in an apartment, a suburban neighborhood, or on rural land, this book shows you how to grow real food with limited money, limited space, and uncertain resources. Inside, you’ll learn how to turn natural materials, refurbished items, and everyday “waste” into productive garden systems. From rain-catchment and DIY irrigation to recycled raised beds, vertical gardens, and off-grid food production, this book offers multiple setups and flexible designs for every situation and climate. Unlike traditional gardening books, Grow to Survive focuses on resilience —high-calorie crops, fast harvests, perennial food sources, seed saving, natural pest control, and long-term storage. You’ll find options for ...