J C Bass: 5 books

Rocco and Jimmy are the lowest ranking members of the Italian mafia. Their eccentric boss always gives them the worst jobs; anything from picking up his dry-cleaning, to carrying out a hit on a rival boss's dog. "Unwise Guys" chronicles the ridiculous and often hilarious escapades of two...

Todd is an overly-sensitive wannabe poet who spends his days working in a laundromat, toiling in obscurity. Jon is a hard-drinking smart-ass who produces low-budget B-movies, his only claim to fame being a blockbuster flop about a dragon. As old friends, they're used to stumbling through life together,...

Bill Baxter is a referee and a man of simple tastes; he likes sports, sweet tea, and a well-manicured lawn. So what if he’s more than a little gullible and his friends aren’t exactly ambitious? He’s got a fun job, an awesome mower, and a wife that…well, tolerates him. But when a smooth-talking...

Opal Harper is a feisty 89 year old who spends her days drinking wine, playing cards, and flirting with men half her age. But when her kindhearted employer Steve dies under suspicious (and possibly murderous) circumstances, she takes it upon herself to find the culprits responsible and bring them...

In this richly collaborative work, five distinguished scholars examine the oft-neglected embodied practical wisdom that is essential for true theological understanding and faithful Christian living. After first showing what Christian practical wisdom is and does in several real-life situations, the...