Most Popular Books by Patrick Regan

Explores how outside intervention affects the course of civil wars

You know that wonderful feeling you get when you accomplish a task you''ve been avoiding, delaying, or tiptoeing around'' Wouldn''t it be great to have that feeling every day'' Now can show you how. This simple but inspiring book reminds us that there are countless little acts that we can accomplish every day-little lingering things that we can banish from our minds, making room for the more important stuff.For example: o Consolidate the ketchup bottles, now.o Send those thank-you notes, now. It''s never too late.o Get three competitive bids on your car insurance, now.o Put loose pictures in a photo album, now.o Fierce competition among retailers has made nearly everything returnable. If you don''t like the blouse/skirt/couch, return it now. (The swimsuit, you''re stuck with.)With glints of sly humor, clever illustrations, and surprising insight, Now reminds us that what we accomplish needn''t be earth shattering in scope or life altering in importance. The beauty of now is simple. Now removes nagging concerns from your consciousness. Now gives you little victories every day. Now liberates you and allows you to move on.Now, doesn''t that sound good''

Kelly''s spirit-infused watercolor illustrations perfectly capture the warmth, generosity, and fun that exists between people who care about each other.

The Red Cat motto: "To the youth-obsessed culture that tries to oppress us and undermine our esteem, let''s bristle our fur and offer a hearty and spirited collective hisssss. You''re either under 25 or close to 105 if you haven''t heard of the Red Hat Society, that sisterhood of women of a certain age who share a joie de vivre and the determination to truly live every moment. You may not yet, however, know about the Red Cat Society, a select group of tabbies dedicated to similar feline friendship and cat-titude, is set to explode on the social scene. Celebrating this new camaraderie between felines, The Red Cat Society will acquaint you with their whimsical ways, offer fashion tips for well-dressed cats, and-most importantly-reveal the many ways that Red Catters pack more fun into every day. Living by a code of friskiness and feline friendship, the Red Catters are always ready to go out and play. Author Patrick Regan and artist Kevin Whitlark do an outstanding job of presenting the Red Cat way in this gift book that''s ideal for Red Catters, Red Hatters, or any female determined to get the most out of the world-be it for nine lives or just a single grand one. Kevin and Patrick confess to being neither cats nor women, though they have each owned several cats and boast a combined 10 sisters.

My grandmother showed me that wisdom comes with age, but that a joyful heart is forever young. --My Grandmother Showed Me the Stars * No one captures the essence of cherished family bonds like renowned artist Becky Kelly. In My Grandmother Showed Me the Stars, award-winning watercolor artist Becky Kelly celebrates the special bond between grandmothers and grandchildren. Her ethereal illustrations combine with heartfelt words of appreciation for Grandmother''s humor, kindness, and wisdom. Our parents may give us the sun and the moon, but it''s our grandmothers who show us the stars--and no star shines brighter than a grandmother. My Grandmother Showed Me the Stars is a beautiful, all-occasion gift for grandmothers everywhere.

There''s wonder and magic in Christmas, and this little book from illustrator Becky Kelly captures it perfectly. And Then In A Twinkling offers both a celebration of the season and a gentle reminder to keep the true spirit of Christmas in our hearts. Becky''s ethereal and radiant watercolors illustrate an upbeat and inspiring message written in rhyming verse, like: "Don''t miss the wonder, while lost in to-dos, because, in a twinkling...this day will be through." This beautiful little book is sure to be a holiday favorite for years to come. Author''s web site: www.beckykelly.com/

Life''s greatest pleasures are often found in its simplest moments. Becky Kelly has a unique talen for recognizing these moments and turning them into heartwarming watercolor illustrations. This little book is a charming reminder to live life fully. Author''s web site: www.beckykelly.com/

According to a recent Gallup Poll, 88% of Americans are dissatisfied with some aspect of their current vocations. * The perfect "and you thought your job was lousy" antidote to Monday-morning blues as well as a humorous pick-me-up for recent graduates searching for that ideal first job. Jammed copier machines, new assignments with unrealistic deadlines, duplication of efforts-if such occurrences constitute another day on the job, Patrick Regan offers solace and amusement by presenting humorous quips alongside real-world on-the-job photos of occupations like human cannonball, vermin control agent, and bulletproof vest tester. Instead of reaching for the want ads, find perspective through more than 30 portraits of less-than-ideal occupations, including: * Casket Maker: Forty years on the job, and not one lousy time has a customer commented on the craftsmanship and attention to detail. * Lost Baggage Handler: Congratulations. You will forever be remembered as the lady who ruined Christmas. *Deodorant Scent Tester: No way around it-this job is the pits.

Life is filled with twists and turns that can leave us confused about which way to go. This little book from Mary Engelbreit reminds us that the answers to life''s difficult questions can usually be found within ourselves.

Patrick draws on his own experience of suffering to ask: where is God in the pain?

Anyone who''s ever been in love knows that this supreme emotion changes everything. When love is real, it sometimes feels like gravity itself doesn''t quite apply. In To Love Is to Fly, this magical and powerful journey is told through photographer Jonathan Chester''s stunning photography of penguins, along with refreshingly heartfelt prose. To Love Is to Fly is written from a me-to-you perspective, making it a great gift for spouse, partner, or main squeeze. Highlights include an image key denoting the type of penguin, environmental features, location details, online resource links, and facts about the different species in each photo. With their upright stance and bemused expressions, penguins are the most humanlike of birds. Like us, they sacrifice for their families, are mostly monogamous, and must adapt to survive in a rapidly changing world. Also like us, it''s impossible for them to fly. But doesn''t love make anything possible?

CompTIA A+ 220-701 and 220-702 Practice Questions Exam Cram, Fourth Edition complements any A+ study plan with more than 1,000 practice test questions in the book and on the CD–all supported by complete explanations of every correct and incorrect answer. This package’s highly realistic questions cover every area of knowledge for both new A+ exams: A+ Essentials (220-701) and A+ Practical Application (220-702). This is the eBook version of the print title. The eBook does not provide access to the practice test engine on the print book CD. Limited Time Offer: Buy CompTIA A+ 220-701 and 220-702 Practice Questions Exam Cram and receive a 10% off discount code for the CompTIA A+ 220-701 and 220-702 exams. To receive your 10% off discount code: 1. Register your product at pearsonITcertification.com/register 2. When prompted, enter ISBN number: 9780789747914 3. Go to your Account page and click on “Access Bonus Content” Master Your Knowledge of the A+ Exam! Features more than 1,000 questions, organized to reflect the newest objectives for the A+ exams, so you can easily assess your knowledge of every topic. Each question includes a detailed answer explanation. Provides complete coverage of all objectives for the current A+ exams, including Windows 7. Use the information packed fold out Cram Sheet in your final exam preparations. Patrick Regan has been a PC technician and network administrator/engineer for more than 16 years. He has taught many computer and networking technology classes at Sacramento local colleges (Heald Colleges and Institute of Technology) and conducted extensive formal and informal training as an IT administrator and an Intel Corporation product support engineer. He is currently a senior network engineer at Pacific Coast Companies, where he supports a large enterprise network. For his teaching accomplishments, he received Heald Colleges’ Teacher of the Year award. Regan’s certifications include CompTIA’s A+, Network+, Server+, Linux+, Security+, and CTT+; Microsoft’s MCSE, MCSA, MCITP, and MCT; Cisco’s CCNA; and Novell’s CNE.

This gift book is perfect for a new generation of grandfathers who identify more with peace, love, and rock ''n'' roll than with shake, rattle, and roll.

Nothing captures the magic of Christmas like the drooling face of a child and a cheap-ass little fake tree." --An Old-Fashioned Christmas In the tradition of Holidays on Ice and Bad Santa, Patrick Regan counters saccharine seasonal sentiment with a dose of holiday-noir. Remember Christmases of old? Simpler times, when four-year-old orphans were used for market research and Santa could call a pretty elf "Sweet Cheeks" and not get slapped with a sexual harassment suit? In An Old-Fashioned Christmas, author Patrick Regan collects images from the golden days of Christmas and pairs them with wryly sardonic captions to offer a reminder of what Christmas is really all about-namely, "hobos, orphans, boozed-up Santas, pill-popping housewives, and the shattered dreams of adorable children." Fans of Regan''s The Book of Bad Habits will take twisted delight in his skewering of the most cherished (and overstuffed) holiday of all. The 1940s, ''50s, and ''60s-vintage photos are odd enough on their own, but when Regan''s caustic captions start flying, no tradition is safe from mockery. Christmas just ain''t what it used to be, and judging from the subversive gems in this more naughty-than-nice book, we should all be extremely grateful for that.

Arguably the most recognizable and influential comedy team of all time, The Three Stooges have been making the world laugh since 1930. For four decades, beginning in the ''30s, The Three Stooges were kings of the box office-first in a series of legendary comic shorts for Columbia and later in a string of successful feature films. In all, they made over 200 films! Half a century later, the act is still knocking them dead. Demand for The Three Stooges is so strong that their films can currently be seen every day of the week on cable TV-bringing the manic comic genius of Moe, Larry, and Curly to a whole new generation of delighted fans. These two new books pair vintage black and white photos from The Three Stooges''s incredible film archive with short and snappy text that celebrates fathers and birthdays. "Why, I Oughta . . ." is an encouraging little reminder that getting older doesn''t have to be so painful. ("Even if some of us aren''t as curly as we used to be"), and Pop, You''re "Poifect" pays tribute to dear old dad. Written to be given as a gift to dad, it offers an apology for the trials kids put parents through ("I know that there were nights when I kept you awake with worry, and days I probably made you pull out your hair in frustration-especially grade card days.") and words of thanks ("So thanks for all the times you''ve bailed me out-not literally, of course-not yet"). The words work in perfect tandem with the slapstick shots of The Three Stooges in action-and the net result is two books sure to delight Stooges fans new and old. So, will these books be a hit? "Soitenly!"