Michael Brown

Join Santa’s littlest helper, the bestselling, classic Christmas character Santa Mouse, in these three hardcover holiday picture books now available together in a deluxe boxed set! Sometimes giving is the best gift of all. Santa Mouse is a small creature with a big heart who proudly assists Santa every Christmas and knows that little things can be the most important. This kindhearted hardcover boxed set includes: Santa Mouse Santa Mouse, Where Are You? Santa Mouse Finds a Furry Friend

Erinevalt lahenduste otsimisest näitame tülitsemisel üles erakordset nutikust, leiab Michael Brown: enne veel, kui väike inimene tähistab oma kaheksandat sünnipäeva, on ta pidanud oma lähedastega maha üle 89 000 tulise tüli. Uuringud kinnitavad sedagi, et kuni 90% konfliktidest ei jõua kunagi lahenduseni. Brown käib oma raamatus "Ma pole nõus" välja värske vaatenurga, kuidas üha vihamas ühiskonnas teistega mõistlikult arutleda ning läbi rääkida. ÜRO arvutuste kohaselt kasvab maailma rahvaarv 2050. aastaks 10 miljardini. Rebimiseks ei lähe mitte ainult nappide ressursside pärast - ka meie ideed, veendumused, ideoloogiad hakkavad limiteeritud eetriaja nimel üha ägedamalt võistlema. Samas on saanud mõistest "kompromiss" sõimusõna: tihti tembeldatakse äri- ja poliitikamaailmas kuldse kesktee otsijat ambitsioonituks nõrgukeseks. Raamat "Ma pole nõus" kirjeldab metoodikat, mis võimaldab mis tahes tüliküsimuses või läbirääkimistel - võrdõiguslikkusest keskkonnakaitseni, palgatõusust ametikõrgenduseni, sooküsimustest geopoliitikani - oma arvamustele truuks jääda ning lahendustega edasi liikuda. Brown näitab organisatsioonikultuuri, aga ka suhteid - nii paari-, pere-, sõprus- kui ka kogukonnasuhteid - sootuks teises valguses.

"Do this in remembrance of Me." From the very beginning, the Lord's Supper has stood at the heart of Christian worship. But over the years we've trivialized it, squeezing it in between "real" worship. If Jesus lives in us, and the Holy Spirit is poured out on us, why do we need to eat bread and drink grape juice or wine? Does it really matter? It does matter--and it's life-changing, says leading Pentecostal theologian Jonathan Black. With warmth and depth, he explores not only how the table is still a powerful place of transformation and encounter with Jesus, but also how we can experience Christ's promise of presence, glory, healing, forgiveness, victory, and intimacy when we answer His call to come to the table. Whether you're feeling the lack of His presence, are ashamed of sin in your life, or have never felt anything during Communion, Christ's invitation to partake in His feast is your invitation to taste and see that the Lord is good.

Looking for a sport that combines the thrill of tennis, the finesse of badminton, and the zaniness of ping-pong? Look no further than pickleball And if you're a beginner, fear not - How To Play Pickleball For Beginners has got you covered. In this informative guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about the world of pickleball. From the history of the sport to the nitty-gritty of serving, scoring, and avoiding faults, How To Play Pickleball For Beginners will have you swinging like a pro in no time. But this book isn't just about the basics. You'll also discover secret strategies to take your game to the next level, whether you're playing singles or doubles. And with helpful illustrations and step-by-step instructions, you'll never feel lost on the court. So why wait? Whether you're a die-hard athlete or just looking for a fun way to stay active, How To Play Pickleball For Beginners is the perfect guide to this fun and exciting sport. Pick up a copy today and get ready to dink, smash, and pickle your way to victory

Plants were an essential part of medieval life. Most people lived in houses made of wood and thatch, which often accidentally burned down when they cooked their food or huddled over wood fires to keep warm. People wore linen clothing dyed with plants. They drank ale, cider and wine as they danced to music played on wooden instruments. Beauty, love and seduction could all be made easier with a few herbal preparations. If you became ill, plants provided many of the cures. The unwary may have mistaken a poisonous plant for one that was good to eat, with fatal consequence. Others may have used the poisonous plant to remove an unwanted rival. Some plants had magical properties. The mysterious mandrake could kill anybody who tried to dig it up without taking the appropriate precautions. Demons could be summoned or dismissed by the aid of plants. The church used powerful incense to clean the air and induce a sense of religious euphoria. This book is designed to give a broad introduction to the plants that were used during the medieval period. With many colourful photos, a list of plants that were available and some original medieval recipes to try, you can set out on an adventure to explore the wonderful world of medieval plants.

In this innovative analytical account of the place of emotion and embodiment in nineteenth-century British surgery, Michael Brown examines the changing emotional dynamics of surgical culture for both surgeons and patients from the pre-anaesthetic era through the introduction of anaesthesia and antisepsis techniques. Drawing on diverse archival and published sources, Brown explores how an emotional regime of Romantic sensibility, in which emotions played a central role in the practice and experience of surgery, was superseded by one of scientific modernity, in which the emotions of both patient and practitioner were increasingly marginalised. Demonstrating that the cultures of contemporary surgery and the emotional identities of its practitioners have their origins in the cultural and conceptual upheavals of the later nineteenth century, this book challenges us to question our perception of the pre-anaesthetic period as an era of bloody brutality and casual cruelty. This title is also available as open access.

The Benefits of Gratitude, and Setting Smart Goals Most people know it is important to have gratitude, indeed gratitude can shift your energy in an instant. Many people expressed gratitude in the morning and last thing at night. However, it was said by Bob Proctor who featured in the hit movie "the secret" That another good time to express gratitude is when you are overwhelmed with problems.

Second Timothy encourages pastors to guard, entrust, suffer for, and above all, preach the gospel. Yet it is also full of encouragement for Christians living in a hostile world. Like Timothy, we need reminding that "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." We need to "be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus" and confident in the Scriptures, which are "given by inspiration of God." And we need to hope in Christ's return, when He will award the crown of righteousness "to all who have loved His appearing." Michael G. Brown's exposition of 2 Timothy is not only Christ-centered, redemptive-historical, and gospel focused, but also packed with pastoral and practical application. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Courageous for the Gospel (1:1-6) Chapter 2: A Spirit of Power, Love, and Self Control (1:7) Chapter 3: A Gospel Worth Suffering For (1:8-12) Chapter 4: Follow the Pattern of Sound Words (1:13-18) Chapter 5: Wanted: Soldiers, Athletes, and Farmers (2:1-7) Chapter 6: Your Best Life Later (2:8-13) Chapter 7: A Workman for the Gospel (2:14-19) Chapter 8: Vessels of Honor (2:20-26) Chapter 9: Difficulty in the Last Days (3:1-9) Chapter 10: Sola Scriptura (3:10-17) Chapter 11: Preach the Word (4:1-5) Chapter 12: Finishing Well (4:6-8) Chapter 13: Safely into His Heavenly Kingdom (4:9-22)

Medieval gardens usually rate very few pages in the garden history books. The general perception is still of small gardens in the corner of a castle. Recent research has shown that the gardens were larger than we previously believed. This book contains information and pictures that have not been generally available before, including the theory and practice of medieval horticulture. Many features of later gardens were already a part of medieval gardens. The number of plants was limited, but was still no less than many modern gardeners use in their own gardens today. Yet medieval gardens were imbued with meaning. Whether secular or religious, the additional dimension of symbolism, gave a greater depth to medieval gardens, which is lacking in most modern ones. This book will be of interest to those who know little about medieval gardens and to those with more knowledge. It contains some of the vast amount of research that the author carried out to create the medieval gardens at the Prebendal Manor, Nassington, Northamptonshire. The author has tried to use previously unused sources and included his own practical experience of medieval gardening methods that he carried out to maintain the gardens. Some worked, others certainly didn't.

You probably know all about that era of U. S. history when the federal government went all laissez-faire and repealed most of the regulations governing Americans, cutting away vast swathes of the red tape which bound U. S. businesses and individuals, freeing them from the control of politicians and government bureaucrats and making way for unbridled capitalism. That was the famous "Era of Deregulation", of course. In the 21st Century all of media and academia -even on the right side of the political spectrum - took it for granted that the Era of Deregulation was a real period in American history. But did it really happen? OVERREGULATED is a sort of detective story. We set out to find the Era of Deregulation and find instead that it is a work of fiction. The EoD was never a real period in U. S. history (although, surprisingly, a real EoD did happen in much of the rest of the world, as we show), but rather the U. S. EoD is a persistent and elaborate lie. A fiction very useful to the political left. By the end of this book, we will recount the story - the true biography - of the birth and life of the insidious EoD lie. But we also tell another story, about the truth. That story is about what really happened to government regulation in the 20th Century, and what is happening to it in 21st. And it isn't pretty. It's pretty shocking really. It is the truth about the U. S. era of Overregulation. Which really did happen and continues to happen, and it is a shocking horror story. The parts about the zombie Glass-Steagall and the monstrous Dodd-Frankenstein alone will probably give you nightmares. But you really should know the truth behind the lies about the phony Era of Deregulation meme, don't you think?

This kettlebell workouts book is your complete guide to a full workout program using just one, low-cost tool. If you like step-by-step instructions, easy-to-follow systems, and saving money, then you'll love these exercise books. Work out effectively - It is very important to integrate variety to your training program to avoid any plateau- The best way to level up your training is to have a complete workout plan which you can follow day by day- In соnсluѕiоn, kеttlеbеll is the реrfесt trаining tооl, nоt оnlу in tеrmѕ of imрrоving рhуѕiсаl appearance, but also imрrоving overall hеаlth аnd аll-rоund fitnеѕѕ- If you like kettlebell workouts this book is a must for you One of the best way to sculpt your body.- Scroll up and buy it now Sooner you start, faster you see results Each aspect of the lift is broken down with detailed pictures highlighting key components along with a collection of assistance exercises to help improve performance. Beginner, intermediate and advanced training plans included.

Through this book, you will gain a better understanding of how neuroplasticity works and how you can employ its various strategies and techniques in living a successful, loving, abundant and fulfilled life. What you'll learn from "neuroplasticity" - What is neuroplasticity?- The importance of neuroplasticity- Neuroplasticity and environment- Neuroplasticity, anxiety, depression, and ptsd treatment- Neuroplasticity and brain injury- Exercising and training for your body and brain Easy-to-learn exercises that can be done anywhere, any time.these exercises can be used by anyone, of any age and at any time, whether or not they have had a stroke or other brain injury, to enhance and sustain neuroplasticity.

Idag möter vi alla ett ökande flöde av händelser som vi kan känna att vi inte kan göra något åt. Detta är inte sant. Det är avgörande att vi upplevelsebaserat inser att var och en av oss är ansvarig för att navigera kvaliteten av vår personliga upplevelse. Denna bok lär oss hur vi omfamnar autentiskt personligt ansvar. Den avslöjar mekanismer som skapar hur vi känner gentemot vårt liv och manifesterar vår upplevelse på ett sätt som stärker oss till att medvetet respondera till varje aspekt av vårt liv. Den erbjuder ett enkelt, praktiskt tillvägagångssätt att fullborda och underhålla personlig frid mitt i accelererande förändringar, obehag, konflikter och kaos. ”Personlig frid är inte given till oss av andra – den uppstår genom en respons till oss själva.”

Did you know you're likely to have had over 89,000 heated altercations with your closest relations before you reached the age of eight? By age 16, thousands more hours will have been spent by most of us in some form of disagreement with those in our extended social networks. As a species, we're well practised at falling out with each other. We may even have a gene for it – certainly, some of us seem to be gifted. When it comes to finding resolutions, however, things don't come quite so naturally: as much as 90% of all inter-personal conflicts never reach agreement. But it doesn't have to be this way. I Don't Agree is a fascinating exploration of new, powerful and surprising solutions to an ancient problem: why we disagree so much. It shows how to sidestep our animosities and get great things done, despite our differences. Underpinned by cutting-edge research and academic thinking (as well as fascinating real-life case studies and easy-to-use tools), author and marketeer Michael Brown reveals the eye-opening secrets that can lead to better leadership, stronger teams, swifter promotions, more effective collaboration, better organisational culture – as well as radically improving your life outside of work.