Michael Haynes

Calling all adventure seekers: the 10th edition of Hiking Trails of Mainland Nova Scotia is now available. This gorgeously illustrated trail guide shows off the most beautiful hiking routes that Nova Scotia has to offer. Written by the East Coast’s most accomplished hiker, Michael Haynes, Hiking Trails of Mainland Nova Scotia highlights 60 of the province’s most picturesque trails, organized by location based on some of the area’s iconic scenic drives, including the Halifax and the Eastern Shore’s Marine Drive, the South Shore’s Lighthouse Route, and Kejimkujik National Park. Each trail entry features detailed maps, route descriptions, and an array of useful information — including highlights and notable sites along the trail, facilities, trail conditions, and potential hazards. From shorter day hikes such as the Mill Falls Trail to the 50 km, multi-day hike through Cape Chignecto Provincial Park, Hiking Trails of Mainland Nova Scotia gives hikers of all stripes the opportunity to plan the perfect outdoor adventure.

In the words of the author, Michael Haynes, "This is the story about a major junkie, liar and thief and the path he took to becoming a decent, honest person." A couple of decades into his second marriage, his wife gave him an ultimatum: enter rehab or move out. With nothing to lose, he began by attending Cocaine Anonymous meetings. In this sobriety memoir, the author presents a raw, challenging look at his youth and how it shaped the man he has become. Addiction, sexual abuse and multiple treatment programs for his addiction to meth and recovery are all discussed with frankness and honesty. Once he attained sobriety, he discovered that he was trapped by beliefs that had served him well during his decades of being an addict, but needed a major overhaul if he wanted to become a better man. The patterns he relied on in surviving drug addiction were not serving him in his new life and he needed to find a way to transform those deeply held beliefs and patterns to realize his radical life change. In Part I of Break It Down with Michael: This Junkie's Path to Becoming a Spiritual Warrior, Michael examines what he calls Essentials such as his belief system, his attachments, control issues and demands, among others. He focuses on how each Essential affects other people and how he has participated in maintaining that particular belief or action. He lists his fears about each Essential along with what he resents and the corrective measures he intends to take that will help him change his inner belief system. Part II is dedicated to his Chief Concerns. Making amends, finding forgiveness, controlling his anger and more are all broken down in the same way. In Part III, the author discusses finding his "Spirit Dude" or guide and hashing out issues from his early life so that he could change his thinking and create a covenant with his higher power that would guide the rest of his life. Michael shares that this story isn't about a right way and a wrong way, just his personal recovery through spirit and he welcomes others to take what they need from it. With beautiful illustrations and no nonsense sharing, Break It Down with Michael is essential reading for anyone desiring to chart a path to spiritual change.

A comprehensive hiking guide to Atlantic Canada’s largest urban space, Trails of Halifax Regional Municipality, 3rd Edition, marks the arrival of a new compendium by the East Coast’s most accomplished hiker, Michael Haynes. Featuring 50 new and revamped trails, this updated edition contains Haynes’s latest recommendations for recreation within a city that’s seen significant changes to its landscape through both urban development and climate change. Featuring short, medium, and long trails (including several specifically recommended for winter hiking), Haynes’s latest trail guide holds the secret to a perfect Halifax daytrip for everyone from those looking to break in their first pair of hiking boots to experienced hikers. This family-friendly volume marks the first update to Haynes’s seminal Halifax trail guide series since 2010.

First published in 1985. Although Bukharin wrote against the background of the Russian Revolution, the very change in political climate is always relevant. How exactly is the transition from capitalism to socialism conceived and achieved? Michael Haynes' study shows that the theoretical applicability of Bukharin’s ideas is still far from exhausted, and he provides a clear exposition of his main themes which does not shirk criticism. There can be no better introduction to the thought of this important theorist.

"If you are a fan of the great outdoors and love to hike or would like to start hiking, Michael Haynes writes an invaluable trail guide. Go out and buy the book and then go explore. You will not be disappointed." — Edwards Book BlogA fresh new edition of the bestselling guide, now with full-colour maps and images. The National Capital Region and its environs offer an extraordinary variety of hiking. And there’s no better person to guide you than Michael Haynes. From the urban oasis of the Ottawa Greenbelt to the pastures and lakes of Eastern Ontario and the rugged hills and winding rivers of western Quebec, Michael Haynes offers hikers an authoritative guide to 50 of the best trails in the area: from short urban trails to full-day wilderness excursions and even a few mid-winter hikes. With each trail accompanied by a full-colour elevation map and beautifully composed photographs, this book is the perfect accompaniment for your next adventure in Ottawa, Gatineau Park, and beyond.

Productivity looms large in public policy discussions yet many find themselves hard-pressed to explain exactly what the term means. Even within economics, its nature and significance is contested and the focus of complex debate. Michael Haynes cuts through the jargon and political sloganeering to provide a detailed examination of the concept, how it is used and why it is held by economists to be so important in evaluating the health of economies. The book explores why productivity grows or fails to grow in certain contexts, in particular how real world variables can interact with measurements of efficiency and output. The difficulties of measuring its scope are examined alongside the larger question of whether growth in productivity is sustainable, both at the level of national economies and globally. Whether productivity remains the motor of economic growth that it once was and continues to be the most appropriate economic indicator for modern economies is shown to be a key consideration. For anyone searching for a clear, engaging and level-headed guide to one of the most important metrics for understanding economic growth, this book will be warmly welcomed.

Productivity looms large in public policy discussions yet many find themselves hard-pressed to explain exactly what the term means. Even within economics, its nature and significance is contested and the focus of complex debate. Michael Haynes cuts through the jargon and political sloganeering to provide a detailed examination of the concept, how it is used and why it is held by economists to be so important in evaluating the health of economies. The book explores why productivity grows or fails to grow in certain contexts, in particular how real world variables can interact with measurements of efficiency and output. The difficulties of measuring its scope are examined alongside the larger question of whether growth in productivity is sustainable, both at the level of national economies and globally. Whether productivity remains the motor of economic growth that it once was and continues to be the most appropriate economic indicator for modern economies is shown to be a key consideration. For anyone searching for a clear, engaging and level-headed guide to one of the most important metrics for understanding economic growth, this book will be warmly welcomed.

First published in 1985. Although Bukharin wrote against the background of the Russian Revolution, the very change in political climate is always relevant. How exactly is the transition from capitalism to socialism conceived and achieved? Michael Haynes' study shows that the theoretical applicability of Bukharin’s ideas is still far from exhausted, and he provides a clear exposition of his main themes which does not shirk criticism. There can be no better introduction to the thought of this important theorist.

What is the longest, most exciting hiking and cycling trail in the world? It can only be The Great Trail. Spanning the entirety of Canada, from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic Oceans, this improbable route covers 24,000 kilometres. The Best of The Great Trail is the essential companion to this national trail. In volume 2, Michael Haynes completes his two-book set on The Great Trail, leading hikers and cyclists through thirty "must-see" trails of Western Canada in five provinces. Beginning in downtown Victoria, Haynes sets off for the forests and coasts of Vancouver Island before heading east into British Columbia's mountainous interior, the foothills of Alberta, the plains of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and the rugged terrain of northern Ontario. Along the way, he explores the imposing Rocky Mountains, the grasslands of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, the unforgiving shoreline of Lake Superior, and the urban centres of Edmonton, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg. Illustrated in full colour with detailed maps and sumptuous photographs, The Best of The Great Trail, Volume 2 is a "must have" for both experienced outdoors people and armchair travellers who want to explore the wonders of this phenomenal trail.

See the beauty that Canada has to offer. Walking and hiking is a big Canadian pastime for people wanting exercise and fresh air. Here, at last, is the essential companion to the eastern part of Canada's national trail. Profiling 30 separate sections, crossing 6 provinces, and traversing more than 900 km of trail, this guide for the adventurous offers a connoisseur's sampling of the finest components of eastern Canada's Trans Canada Trail. Beginning at Cape Spear and ending on the shores of Lake Huron, Michael Haynes follows the Great Trail through the remote interior of Newfoundland, the coastlines of the Maritimes, the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec, and the lakes and farmlands of Southern Ontario, as well as into cities such as Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto. With beautiful colour photographs and comprehensive trail notes for each featured section, as well as GPS coordinates, maps, and informative descriptions of points of interest along with way, The Best of The Great Trail, Volume 1 explores the landscapes of eastern Canada in their variegated glory.

A book that will provide the owners and senior management of Startups and SMEs with leading edge, action oriented approaches to enable them to grow their businesses by successfully acquiring, retaining and growing their business customers.

It isn't always easy to know what to say. This book includes the wit and wisdom of a wide range of coaches from throughout the world and will help you to inspire your athletes to perform!

Many have heard the legend of the Jersey Devil of the Pine Barrens, but what about his relative in Somerset County? The Great Swamp Devil was captured by an American Patriot, terrorized a Victorian family and was rediscovered by Depression-era adventurers. Clearly, Somerset County has a rich oral tradition filled with a folklore all its own. An encounter with the Dead River Witch of Liberty Corner is linked with the unsolved disappearance of a nine-year-old girl. Alleged Revolutionary War spy John Honeyman never stopped telling tall tales about himself, even after his death. The Pluckemin orbs--more than six thousand years old--frightened Native Americans, intrigued artists and still defy explanation. Discover these and other legends from Somerset County, New Jersey.

Featuring 50 hiking routes within 150 km of Montréal, this handy guide explores trails within the city and in the adjacent Laurentides, Lanaudière, Montérégie, and Cantons-de-l'Est regions. Michael Haynes hiked and mapped each of the 50 trails, and in this handy guide, he provides detailed maps, trail descriptions, and GPS coordinates, as well as information on time, length, difficulty, and facilities available on each route. To round out the experience, he also includes photographs of interesting sites, charts, hiking tips, and sidebars on historical, cultural, and natural subjects as well as a glossary of common hiking terms for non-French speakers. From the Centre de la nature du Mont Saint-Hilaire to le sentier de l'Ours and from le circuit TransTerrebonne to les sentiers du Mont Rigaud, Hiking Trails of Montréal and Beyond is without question the best hiker's companion to the region, whether for quiet afternoon excursions or serious multiday expeditions.

This revised edition has new and detailed information on 40 new hiking trails on Cape Breton Island, ranging from its very northern tip at Money Point all the way to the Ghost Beach Trail, which begins as soon as you cross the Canso Causeway. This hands-on account of the most enjoyable, challenging, family-oriented, and entertaining hiking trails in Cape Breton have been personally mapped, explored, and conquered by the author and provide accurate, helpful and poignant tips and pointers on how to enjoy each of these hikes — from a quick stroll after lunch to full and multi-day excursions. This new and revised edition of Hiking Trails of Cape Breton takes us to new places and uncovers new trails, all designed to deliver the most accurate and up-to-date information about the delights (and possible hazards) of self-propelled excursions into the woods and mountains in and around the highlands and lowlands of Cape Breton. As well as instructions for finding each trail and descriptions of the trails themselves, this revised edition of Hiking Trails of Cape Breton, includes maps and synoptic information on length, time, difficulty, other uses, facilities, and the correct topographical map to use. New to this edition are trailhead GPS listings for all hikes, and, for those who carry cellphones as safety devices, information about the often-uncertain reception in Cape Breton's mountains and woodlands. Also new to this edition are sidebars on plants, animals, historic sites, and other interesting features of the trails.

Society says our life is measured by what we do. True life is discovered by knowing and living who we are.

Zen and the Art of Golf is a sports humor book regarding a round of golf played the Zen way. To play great Zen golf, you need to have good balance, great determination and sublime faith in your own ability. Of course you should also always keep your head down and your eye on the ball. The occurrences and performances indicated in the story contain certain truths. The events portrayed, however are semi-factual. Because the intent is more so to entertain rather than enlighten, any enlightenment that is obtained, while it may be viable, in truth is purely coincidental.

This story is about freedom: the freedom of choice, the freedom to learn, and the freedom to dream. The backdrop of the story is Ojibway mythology with a touch of Zen philosophy thrown in for good measure. The characters are fictitious. The concept is not. This is simply a story of a meeting between a young man and a First Nations medicine man. It is not meant to be anything but (hopefully) entertaining. The idea that the story could ever be remotely true is far fetched, however it is hoped that the ideas presented will be enjoyed and freely interpreted.