Myths of the Tribe: When Religion and Ethics Diverge
More than two centuries after the Age of Reason culminated in the French Revolution, modern society still operates based on assumptions and attitudes formed by our ancient myths. Propagated by organized religion, these myths not only hamper efforts to apply reason to our problems, but foster violent conflicts that threaten global security
Myths of the Tribe: When Religion and Ethics Diverge illustrates the negative historical impact of our major religions and their detrimental impact on modern society. Author David Rich demonstrates how centuries’ old philosophy, doctrines, and belief systems plague our everyday lives, our political arena, and the way we function in the modern world.
As relevant today as it was when first published by Prometheus Books in 1993, Myths of the Tribe has been updated in its second edition with new data reflecting our views on religion and social mores in the twenty-first century.
Scribes of the Tribe: Our Greatest Thinkers on Religion and Ethics
Our political and religious leaders have failed us.
Despotism is on the rise. Countries teeter on the brink of war, and others smolder within, threatening nuclear standoffs that rattle a world that seems to be spinning out of control. Self-interest and greed hobble our abilities to stand up against these growing threats.
Scribes of the Tribe: Our Greatest Thinkers on Religion and Ethics offers a timely compilation of quotes from Aristotle to Gandhi, interwoven with commentary by the author and a Catholic lay brother. It invites you to contemplate your beliefs, challenge what you’ve been taught, and refine your thinking in the company of the greatest minds the world has ever known.
Prepare to be inspired, enlightened, and educated as you reflect on everything you thought you knew. Find answers to life’s Big Questions and explore the root of humanity’s deepest anxieties and fears with this stimulating and entertaining book today!
Antelopes, A Modern Gulliver’s Travels
In the spirit of Gulliver’s Travels, Antelopes is a black comedy and satire illustrated by quotes from our greatest thinkers. Punctuated by an unlucky accident, two Kafka-esque trials, a war of the Antelopes, and a bizarre escape, this tale is perfect for fans of the original tale.
Still reeling from a plane crash, lottery-winning millionaires find themselves stranded on a remote mountain top in Venezuela. These nouveau riche find their luck has run out when they’re captured by an advanced society of antelopes.
Thrust into an unknown world with strange creatures, the survivors are forced to confront their religious, sexual, nationalistic, and racial prejudices – a difficult task for the newly rich.
The ISIS Affair: Putting the Fun Back in Fundamentalism
It’s a Mad, Mad World + Ishtar + Raiders of the Lost Ark = The ISIS Affair
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Meet the most unlikely outlaws – two backpacking curmudgeons. This crotchety Brit and ancient American may be the oldest backpackers in the world, but it doesn’t stop them from finding trouble in spades.
Attempting to smuggle priceless world heritage antiquities to safety, they find themselves in the crosshairs of none other than ISIS.
The deadly militants’ best-laid plans are thwarted by the hapless smugglers themselves in this “laugh out loud funny” adventure. If not for a Yazidi Joan of Arc, these aging gents may not survive at all.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy this black comedy and satire on religion and nationalism that puts the fun back in fundamentalism.
Sail the World?, Prequel to RV the World
Who wouldn’t want to ditch the rat race and sail around the world?
This book follows the adventures of someone who did just that, but this isn’t your average how-to book.
From almost sinking in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, surviving vicious storms, or navigating blindingly dense fog that makes unlit and fast-moving fishing boats invisible at sea, this gripping true story follows a series of disasters and comedy of errors on both land and sea. The wacky edge-of-disaster tale is rife with unforgettable characters from around the globe, a fun-loving cruising community, and a dream they shared.
The author and his wife braved this life themselves and still fell in love with the sailing community—illustrating that life doesn’t always go as planned, but absolutely nothing beats Sailing the World!
A true memoir and how-to book on trying to sail around the world, including exciting anecdotes, unforgettably wacky characters, and a series of near-disastrous errors.
RV the World, 2nd Ed.
After an attempt to sail around the world, author David Rich and his wife embarked on a seventeen-year journey that took them through 170 countries with a few bumps along the way. Held hostage for a garage bill in Serbia, blocked by burning tires in Ecuador, and surrounded by voracious saltwater crocs in Oz, the couple’s experiences were anything but ordinary.
You can’t make this stuff up!
Lest you think this is a cautionary story, RV the World explains how you can safely live a life of adventure. Discover how much a trip like this will cost you, how to operate in foreign countries, what to do, what not to do, how to camp for free, and enjoy the greatest adventure of your life.
Part practical guide, part adventure, RV the World takes you on a virtual tour of Europe, Scandinavia, North Africa, the Middle East and beyond.
Who knows? You may even learn how to finagle your way out of a life-threatening situation, too. Buy your copy now!
A true memoir and how-to book on RV travel, including the wild adventures of the author and his wife living in 170 countries on six continents with a strict budget in their own RV.