Experience the life-changing power of John McDonald with this unforgettable book.

In this poignant narrative, we follow Jake on a profound journey of self-discovery after heartbreak. Navigating the tumult of grief, he paints his path to resilience, embracing the imperfections and beauty of vulnerability. As he reconciles with past shadows, Jake forges a future rich with the promise of renewal. Through introspection and human connection, he transforms sorrow into a masterpiece of healing, finding strength in the quiet rebirth of joy and the dance of life reclaimed. This ...

The Message of A Master clearly shows us how we can harness the forces within to achieve health, vitality and prosperity.This is the story of a miraculous change that takes place in a man after he meets a true master of life.He learns - and shares with us - secret teachings that allow him to develop his powers so that he can accomplish anything he desires.The Message of A Master shows us how to accomplish our desires and live our deepest dreams.It g...

Professional storyteller John McDonald, author of the now-classic A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar, offers up his unique take on Maine trivia. John delivers an educational and hilarious mix of basic and fun facts about the Pine Tree State, including, of course, more than a few wicked funny stories. For example, did you know the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War was fought in Maine in 1775? That Maine boasts 65 "Mud Ponds"? That Maine Sen. Margaret Chase Smith was th...

A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar is beloved for its timeless Downeast humor. The family-friendly traditional stories by John McDonald—an author, radio personality, and professional storyteller—strike a chord with readers looking for a good laugh. The book mixes classic Maine storytelling, stretched truths, and wry observations made by McDonald during his travels through the Pine Tree State. McDonald discusses the economic power of Maine's yard sale industry, bemoans Massachus...

Childhood Thoughts and Water is a collection of Beat Poetry, Spoken Word, Performance Art and Lyrical Verse. This is a work that journeys into the memories and events of an Urban Indigenous warrior's struggles to reconnect with a language and culture that are seemingly always almost out of his reach. The common theme of reconnecting with nature and with water is interspersed with the imagery of childhood recollections and anecdotes about life and love, aspirations and defeats, and...

What can 800,000 kilometres on a motorcycle teach you about living a meaningful, courageous, and fulfilling life? As it turns out - everything.For over fifty years, Wayne McDonald has explored Australia and beyond on two wheels and has also spent four decades coaching people to grow, lead, and live with greater purpose. In this inspiring blend of memoir, personal development guide, and philosophical reflection, he takes readers on a journey that begins on the open ...

The Neyhiyawak (Plains Cree) word “Kitotam” translates into English as, "He Speaks to It." This is a collection of free-verse poetry by Indigenous poet and artist John McDonald. Written in two parts, these poems chronicle John’s life and experiences as an urban Indigenous youth during the 1980s. The second half of the book is a look into the inspirations and events, that shaped John’s career as an internationally known spoken word artist, beat poet, monologist and performance artist.

A foundation textbook explaining how point combinations work in acupuncture practice. The book explains how each point works and how best to combine points for good clinical results. Students and practitioners need to respond to clinical challenges in creative and flexible ways and this book guides them in the art of construction of effective treatment protocols. Clinically useful combinations are presented throughout, along with case studies showing the application of theory to practice.

This book is the memoir of a 79 year old woman who was a child and now is a Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. Life now is very different than that documented here. Although the present generation will look upon it as something that in their minds must be fiction. However, it is in deed non-fiction. A real story, about a real person, in real space and time. Different, yes, but nonetheless real. This story is very real to the author and those of whom and to whom she writes. Many wi...

Whether your primary interest is to improve your card game or put together a political coalition, here you will be enjoyably instructed in an approach to strategy that has caught the imagination of a generation of readers.John McDonald looks at the elusive thread of opposition and conflict that runs through human interrelationships, from the striking of a bargain to the clash of war. He discusses poker; game theory, as it applies to games but mainly to business; th...

This book will change the way Americans think about their cities. It provides a comprehensive economic and social history of urban America since 1950, covering the 29 largest urban areas of that period. Specifically, the book covers 17 cities in the Northeast, 6 in the South, and 6 in the West, decade by decade, with extensive data and historical narrative. The author divides his analysis into three periods - urban growth (1950 to 1970), urban crisis (late 1960s to 1990), and urban rebirth...