You get up before the house stirs, carry the weight of providing, come home to a family that needs you present, and by 10 p.m. your brain is still running through tomorrow. You meant to pray this morning and you told yourself you would start on Monday. This book closes the gap between intention and action.One Minute with Jesus for Christian Men is 365 morning prayers written as if you are speaking straight to Jesus. Michael Brown built each day around a single Scripture line, a 60 ...

You want to pray but you do not have an hour to give. Between class, practice, the group chat that never stops, and the pressure to decide who you will become, 60 seconds is about all you can honestly afford. That is enough to change a life.One Minute with God for Catholic Teens gives you that 60 seconds. Michael Brown built this book for the teen in the locker room, the bedroom at 11 p.m., and the back pew who wants a real friendship with God without a program that collapses by Fe...

"A fascinating account of formal gardens during the middle ages," including plants and their uses, features, tools, cultivation techniques, and more ( Books Monthly ).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...

"Readers who enjoy plants and offbeat tales will find Brown's book a happy mix" ( Publishers Weekly).Mankind has always had a morbid fascination with poisonous plants. Over the centuries, poisonous plants have been used to remove garden pests—as well as unwanted rivals and deceitful partners. They have also been used for their medicinal qualities, as rather dangerous cosmetics, and even to help seduce a lover when perceived as an aphrodisiac. Some of these...

During the century and a half of their power the Black Douglases earned fame as Scotland’s champions in the front line of war against England. On their shields they bore the bloody heart of Robert Bruce, the symbol of their claim to be the physical protectors of the hero-king’s legacy. But others saw the power of these lords and earls of Douglas in a different light. To their critics the Douglases were a force for disorder in the kingdom, lawless, arrogant and violent, whose power rested o...

Conditioned by a childhood surrounded by the rivalries of the Stewart family, and by eighteen years of enforced exile in England, James I was to prove a king very different from his elderly and conservative forerunners. This major study draws on a wide range of sources, assessing James I's impact on his kingdom. Michael Brown examines James's creation of a new, prestigious monarchy based on a series of bloody victories over his rivals and symbolised by lavish spending at court. He conclude...

Most people spend on average just 2 days per week doing what they think they’re supposed to be doing at work. Which means you’re almost certainly spending days each week wasting time: in meetings you shouldn’t be in, on some process that doesn’t work, battling your inbox. This isn’t what you hoped work would be when you started out. Are you condemned to a life of ongoing job misery and frustration? NO!There are so many ways you can rebuild your career mojo. Michael Brown reveals 10...

It is my pleasure to introduce you to the controversial newly published book by author and scholar, Michael Brown, PhD, titled "The Race Card: How Systemic Institutional Hatred Trumps Public Safety." As described by Dr. Brown, "This book delves into some of the issues he thinks hinders the effectiveness of public safety in the United States. He introduces 'Systemic Institutional Hatred and the term Americans of Color.' Undoubtedly, it will cause angst for some and elucidate the issues of s...

Unlock the timeless art of crochet with the "Crochet for Beginners Bible."Whether you're a complete novice or looking to refine your skills, this comprehensive guide is your key to mastering the craft and creating stunning projects with confidence and ease.From learning basic stitches to mastering intricate patterns, "Crochet for Beginners Bible

As well-known Christians announce a newfound loss of faith, other believers face increasing pressure or doubt. We feel let down, ashamed to question God's goodness, and in need of assurance of our faith and answers to our pain.From a leading voice on issues facing Christians today comes a frank and insightful discussion about whether it's okay to doubt God and what to do about it. Michael L. Brown answers the very toughest questions, such as· Why are people leaving the chur...

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...

GEORGE SANTOSQueens-born George Santos is a first-generation American.George's grandfather escaped Jewish persecution in Ukraine to Belgium and again during WWII. They settled in Brazil, his mother's birthplace. His Brazilian-born father is Angolan. His parents lawfully moved to the US in quest of the American ideal, building their new lives on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.America once praised hard effort and enterprise. Instead, Democrats have raised...