Michael Williams

Over the last 10 years, Los Angeles–based Michael Williams (born 1978) has created paintings known for their layered imagery, eye-popping color and use of airbrushing and inkjet printing. His large-scale works begin as drawings either on paper or on the computer screen before they are printed or transferred to canvas and then embellished with oil paint. Williams’ narrative content reveals a dark sense of humor about everyday life, often exploring the role of the painter as observer. Wickedly funny allegories merge with abstract painting as free-form amoebic shapes frequently fill the entirety of his canvases. The resulting paintings offer a dense and absorbing terrain of color and form. Michael Williams is published to accompany the artist’s first US solo museum exhibition, at Carnegie Museum of Art, where he presents a new body of his large-scale paintings as well as drawings that mix collage and free-associative mark-making.

Fourth Edition Now Available with even more Beautiful Content "Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most." -Buddha Have you longed for a sense of peace in your life? Have you found yourself craving a kind of happiness you cannot define? Have you ever considered how Buddhism might enrich your life? Forget what you think you may know about this ancient and culturally significant religion, and open your mind to the limitless possibilities that Buddhism has in store for you. Over 2,500 years old and just as vibrant and powerful as ever, the teachings of the Buddha have transcended language, culture, and time-and remains one of the most influential forms of practice and higher thought on Earth. Learn how to ease suffering from your life and achieve ultimate happiness through the understanding and practice of Buddhist teachings. Buddhism for Beginners succeeds as a fine introduction to the Buddha's life, and how the practical application of his teachings can benefit all of us who seek a deeper connection to the world around us. Here's what to expect in the Beginners' guide: A comprehensive understanding of what Buddhism is and where it comes from Who Buddha was and how his teachings apply to the modern world Karma and why you've been looking at it the wrong way What mindfulness is and what it is not A guide to Vipassana and the art of accepting reality An introduction to meditation and its benefits A glimpse into the everyday life of monks And much, much more Beautifully crafted and conveyed with all the gravity and loveliness its topic demands, this guide for beginners is a breath of fresh air. If you are ready to enrich your life and accept a higher way of thinking, look no further than this introductory guide to Buddhism and its benefits. Begin your journey with Buddhism for Beginners: How to Go From Beginner to Monk and Master Your Mind today. "Happiness does not depend on what you have or who you are. It solely relies on what you think."

Third Edition with more Great Content is Now Available Awaken and Unleash the Amazing Powers of Your Chakras Are you feeling lost and listless? Are you looking for balance in all the wrong places? Could you benefit from a clearer mind or a healthier life? If you find yourself saying 'Yes' to any of the above, then Chakras for Beginners: How to Awaken And Balance Chakras, Radiate Positive Energy And Heal Yourself is the guidebook for you. In this compact, thorough guide, you'll learn all about the fascinating history of the chakras, and how their natural powers can bring balance and harmony to your life. The various chakras explored in this guide include: The Root The Navel Center The Heart The Thymus The Throat The Third Eye The Crown For thousands of years, the Hindus have documented the various energy points located throughout the body. These psychic force fields, known as the seven chakras, emanate energy from within, and by unlocking their power one can reap the benefits of a healthier mind and balanced life. Here's what to expect in the Beginner's guide: What the chakras are and how they work The locations of the chakras and their various uses Steps and strategies on how to awaken your chakras Balancing the chakras How to heal damaged chakras Applying these strategies to enhance your life And much, much more Tackle suffering, illness, and emotional stagnation at its source by unlocking the power from within. Accept positive energy back into your life by balancing and activating your chakras. The benefits of a reinvigorated aura are endless-all it takes is a little introspection. If you're ready to reap the benefits of balance, clarity, and inner strength, then look no further than this wonderful introductory guide to the fascinating and illuminating world of the chakras.

Third Edition Now Available with Images to all Recipes and a more in-depth Guide to the Ketogenic Diet Burn fat and restore your wellbeing with the proven, safe and effective Ketogenic Diet system. Are you looking for more than just an average weight-loss diet? Want to improve your health and wellbeing along with it? If you're struggling to lose weight or are losing weight while still maintaining unhealthy cholesterol and blood sugar numbers, then you don't need a fancy fad diet, you need a healthy overall wellness program that burns fat and resets your metabolism to normal, healthy levels. What you need is the Ketogenic Diet program. With the Ketogenic Diet you can expect to see: Loss of weight Improved energy and metabolism Reduction in cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure Freedom from sugar cravings and food obsession And much, much more Look no further than this informative weight-loss system and lifestyle guidebook: Ketogenic Diet: The Low Carb Guide for Long-Term & Rapid Weight Loss. Kick carbs to curb and achieve your weight loss goals with this easy-to-follow, organized guidebook designed specifically to focus on: 1) Low Carb Diets: Free yourself from the empty calories of sugar and replace them instead with hearty and healthy foods aimed at burning fat and reducing cravings 2) Easy-To-Follow Diet Plans: Step-by-step instructions to ensure correct preparation 3) Easy-on-the-Eyes System: With pictures and guides on each recipe page, this guidebook shows you how to recreate delicious and healthy meals that will help you achieve your weight loss and wellness goals. For the seasoned ketogenic dieter and the rookie alike, this guidebook offers a comprehensive look at what the diet is and how you can implement it into your everyday life in order to reap its benefits of health, wellness, and wellbeing. With over 40 recipes & a bonus meal plan, this guidebook will set you up for success with the ketogenic diet plan. Discover all of the ways the ketogenic diet system can work for you and get started today With a thorough overview of the ketogenic diet system and easy ways to avoid common diet mistakes, Ketogenic Diet is the one-stop reference for all of your answers, meal plans, and recipes in order to achieve your weight loss and wellness goals. Grab your copy today

It is the shame of America. In the spring of 1942, the United States rounded up 120,000 residents of Japanese ancestry living along the West Coast and sent them to interment camps for the duration of World War II. Many abandoned their land. Many gave up their personal property. Each one of them lost a part of their lives. Amazingly, the government hired famed photographers Dorothea Lange, Ansel Adams, and others to document the expulsion--from assembling Japanese Americans at racetracks to confining them in ten camps spread across the country. Their photographs, exactly seventy-five years after the evacuation began, give an emotional, unflinching portrait of a nation concerned more about security than human rights. These photographs are more important than ever. Authors Richard Cahan and Michael Williams--noted photo historians--took a slow, careful look at each of these images as they put together a powerful history of one of America's defining moments. Their book consists of photographs that have never been seen, many of them impounded by the U. S. Army. It also uses primary source government documents to explain and place the pictures in context. And it relies on firsthand recollections of Japanese Americans survivors to offer a complete perspective. The result is one of the first visual looks at the Japanese-American internment. The story is told with brilliant pictures that help us better understand this important chapter in U. S. history.

Now updated with 40 Yoga Pose descriptions AND images Let Yoga Redefine Your Way of Life Want to lose weight and look your handsome best? Tired of going to the gym and spending hundreds of dollars for no visible results? It's time to welcome you to the world of Yoga Rising health and fitness author, Michael Williams brings to you "Yoga for Men", an all-inclusive guide to yoga that is designed to fulfill a man's fitness needs. If you have been trying to lose weight by following the diet fads, chances are good that you have achieved no visible results Use This Yoga Guide to Get a Stronger BODY & Sharper MIND To attain total physical and mental fitness, it is important for you to combine proper diet with appropriate exercises. Here in this book, Michael Williams shows you how you can shape up just by practicing yoga every day What to expect from "Yoga for Men" Introduction to Yoga that's designed FOR MEN 40 Yoga Poses WITH images Step by Step Guide to each Yoga pose How-to's of breathing exercises Do's and Dont's Simple and fluid language Easy read that doesn't take a lifetime to finish After you finish reading "Yoga for Men" Once you finish reading through the chapters of this book, you will know all about the importance of Yoga, and why it is a necessary exercise for men. With this book at your disposal, you can: Start practicing Yoga right away Feel fresh and rejuvenated after each session Tone your muscles Achieve physical fitness like never before Enjoy peace of mind About the author: A fitness enthusiast and a nutrition expert, Michael Williams has always promoted yoga as a necessary daily exercise for both men and women. Being in the fitness industry, he has helped numerous clients achieve their ultimate state of physical fitness and overall well-being. Now he is on his way to influencing more people through his books. He has recently launched his book "Yoga for Men", which has garnered great reviews from readers.

This delightful memoir of Mike Williams life and times will stir many memories. Cranwellians of the late 1950s and early 60s engaged in their jet conversion to Vampires will recall a good looking and sympathetic instructor who had the time and sense to make this testing time a pleasure rather than a trial. Mike stood out then as a man with charm and style. Throughout his career, Mike retained that charm and easy going approach which made him so popular in the Royal Air Force, with the other services and in the civilian world. But behind that aura lay a great professionalism and strength of character, so necessary for a test pilot, the operations floor at the Ministry of Defence and Station Commander at the Central Flying School. Without that inner core of steel, it is unlikely he would have continued to fly after the loss of one eye, and in the process become something of a legend. Looking through his Record of Service, from 1954 Initial Training at Kirton Lindsey to his retirement as Deputy Commandant at Cranwell 1984, one is struck by the number of bases no longer in being with the RAF. Kirton Lindsey, Middleton St George, Chivenor, Stradishall, Waterbeach, Little Rissington, Aden, Manby-all of them in their day lively, important stations and ones which had a profound influence on the many young men and women who spent time there. The ghosts of those days peep out from the pages of this book. They bear witness to just how great the changes have been to the RAF and how much smaller it is today. It would be easy to suggest that the era Mike Williams describes was more fun, more varied and more interesting than the essentially UK based service of today despite the fact that the RAF has been almost permanently on operations abroad since 1991. In reality, the world has changed and the armed services have had to change with it. But young men and women still join the military for much the same reason as did Mike, and they still get the satisfaction from achievements in the air and on the ground as did he. What I hope those of the modern generation who read this book will learn is that professionalism can accommodate graciousness and charm, a life outside the service without in any way compromising excellence.

Leverage the power of Xamarin to create stunning cross-platform and native apps About This Book • Helps you get a clear practical understanding of creating professional-grade apps with Xamarin • Covers Xamarin. Forms, Xamarin Android, and Xamarin iOS • If you want to transform yourself from an amateur mobile developer into a professional app developer across multiple platforms, then this is the ideal book for you Who This Book Is For If you are a mobile developer looking to create interesting and fully featured apps for different platforms, then this book is the ideal solution for you. A basic knowledge of Xamarin and C# programming is assumed What You Will Learn • Discover eight different ways to create your own Xamarin applications • Improve app performance by using SQLite for data-intensive applications • Set up a simple web service to feed JSON data into mobile applications • Store files locally with Xamarin. Forms using dependency services • Use Xamarin extension libraries to create effective applications with less coding In Detail Do you want to create powerful, efficient, and independent apps from scratch that will leverage the Xamarin framework and code with C#? Well, look no further; you've come to the right place! This is a learn-as-you-build practical guide to building eight full-fledged applications using Xamarin. Forms, Xamarin Android, and Xamarin iOS. Each chapter includes a project, takes you through the process of building applications (such as a gallery Application, a text-to-speech service app, a GPS locator app, and a stock market app), and will show you how to deploy the application's source code to a Google Cloud Source Repository. Other practical projects include a chat and a media-editing app, as well as other examples fit to adorn any developer's utility belt. In the course of building applications, this book will teach you how to design and prototype professional-grade applications implementing performance and security considerations. Style and approach A project-based approach that will solve all your needs when it comes to creating native Android, iOS, and cross-platform apps efficiently and effectively.

4th Edition Now Available with New Beautiful Images and also as Audiobook "No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again." - Buddha An ancient and deeply revered practice, Buddhism is even more popular now than it has been in decades. The secret behind its steady rise is due in part to the plethora of benefits Buddhism reaps upon those who practice it and apply its teachings to their lives. Through mindfulness and meditation, Buddhism injects peace and clarity into the minds and lives of those who dedicate themselves to it. Those wonderful benefits can be a part of your life as well through the careful study of its various tenets. In Buddhism, this thoughtful and carefully detailed guidebook acts as a beginner's guide to those who may be interested in learning more about this ancient and wise practice. Placing emphasis on meditation, yoga, and understanding the core concepts of Buddhism allows the reader to apply its teachings to make their lives fuller and healthier. If you are curious about Buddhism and want to find the answers you seek, then look no further than this qualitative guidebook. Full of information on the various aspects of Buddhism, meditation, yoga, and more, Buddhism stands apart as a concise and practical guide to infusing your life with its many teachings. Here's what to expect in the Beginner's guide: What Buddhism is and what its teachings are The core concepts of Buddhism: karma, suffering, nirvana, and reincarnation The practice and benefits of yoga The four noble truths Practices, treasures, and poisons of Buddhism How to practice the five precepts of Buddhism How to practice mindfulness in order to reduce stress and anxiety And much, much more The choice is now yours. Open yourself to the benefits of a life free of stress and anxiety through the understanding and practice of Buddhism. A clear and peaceful mind awaits you along your spiritual journey through its tenets and teachings. Begin your journey towards a better life and grab your copy of Buddhism: Beginner's Guide today

Emulate the peace and well-being of a Buddhist Monk through meditation, presence of mind, and the ancient art of mindfulness. Are you in search of peace and positivity? Do you wish to become more centered in the present moment? Have you found yourself distracted or unhappy in your everyday life? The good news is that science is now verifying what Buddhist Monks have known for centuries: the benefits of meditation and presence of mind through mindfulness. Mindfulness is the real-life application of awareness in our everyday lives. Through meditation and various exercises, one can not only achieve mindfulness, but also apply it to their everyday lives in order to reduce stress, open oneself to positive energy, and live fully in the present moment. With the tips and techniques outlined in this comprehensive guide, you can take your wellness to the next level and reap the benefits of an attentive mind. In the latest installment of Mindfulness for Beginners, learn how you can achieve the same well-being enjoyed by generations of Buddhist Monks through the practice of mindfulness. Here's what to expect in the Beginner's guide: An overview of mindfulness and what it is The application of mindfulness by Buddhist Monks The benefits and importance of mindfulness Mindfulness exercises Techniques for practicing mindfulness Tips and tricks for releasing tension A guide to living in the present moment How to practice mindfulness like a Zen monk And much, much more With step-by-step instructions covering a wide range of exercises and techniques, the Beginners guide leads you through the many areas of daily life in need of exploration, attention, and mindfulness. From mindful breathing to immersion, concentration, and even meditative walking, the road to an attentive mind will take you through your body, thoughts, and everyday activities in order to strip away bad habits and negative energy. Once again author Michael Williams delivers yet another stellar guidebook to a higher standard of well-being with this latest installment of Mindfulness for Beginners. So take a deep breath and step into the Zen-like world of the Buddhist Monk and become a more mindful person.

Ugaritic is an ancient language of Canaan, written in cuneiform on tablets of clay. Ugaritic is of vital importance for understanding the wider world and culture surrounding the Old Testament text. When using the resources in the Basics of Ancient Ugaritic Pack students begin by learning the alphabet, and each new lesson builds on the ones before it. Each chapter in the grammar concludes with a set of exercises allowing students to know whether they are grasping the fundamentals of the language. An answer key to the exercises is included in the back of the book. The Basics of Ancient Ugaritic Pack includes:Basics of Ancient Ugaritic, this concise grammar, workbook, and lexicon is an ideal first text for learning UgariticBasics of Ancient Ugaritic Video Lectures, featuring a video lecture for each of the 13 chapters in the textbook, approximately 5 hours of video contentThe Basics of Ancient Ugaritic Pack contains everything you need to master the fundamentals of ancient Ugaritic, whether you are enrolled in a class or learning on your own. Session Titles and Runtimes:1 - Ugarit in a Nutshell (19 min)2 - Language Basics (17 min)3 - Nouns (20 min)4 - Adjectives (23 min)5 - Prepositions (14 min)6 - Pronouns (28 min)7 - Verbs (26 min)8 - Moods (22 min)9 - Infinitives (16 min)10 - Thematic Stems (33 min)11 - Weak Verbs (32 min)12 - Adverbs (18 min)13 - Miscellanea (19 min)

"No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path." -Buddha If you are looking for one thing to slip easily into your daily routine that can have far reaching benefits from mitigating the pain of minor aches and pains to decreasing your risk of major diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, then practicing mindfulness takes the cake. By simply taking the time to focus on being as in the moment as possible you can cause real, positive changes to your brain as well as improve your mental state as effectively as if you had taken pills for the privilege. Intrigued? This book has the answers you seek Achieving a state of mindfulness is done by simply focusing on the sensations your senses are experiencing every second, sensations that mental filters naturally tune out for louder external stimuli. To do so, all you need to do is take deep, controlled breaths and focus on doing so to the exclusion of all else. While it sounds simple, it is quite difficult in practice which is why you will find everything you need to practice mindfulness in literally any situation. Inside you will find numerous exercises designed to teach you about proper breathing, proper mindsets and numerous ways to make the most mindfulness out of even the worst situations. Here's what to expect in the Eight-Step Guide: One quick and easy breathing exercise designed to give you a quick and effective boost of energy. The secret to acknowledging thoughts without interacting with them. How to get all of the effects of a mindfulness session in a single minute. Several ways to make your workplace a haven of meditation. And much, much more... Regularly practicing mindfulness has been shown to have real, practical benefits across all facets of life and it can be done while you are commuting to work, having your morning coffee, or even while you are online viewing social media. There is literally no excuse to give it a try. What are you waiting for? Get this book today