My writing evolved from journaling during several peripatetic years including a stint as a sailor in the Navy. Most pieces are transcribed from napkins which I found to be widely available when I had momentary urges to record random streams of consciousness. Many of those which seem to be directed at someone specific are in fact merely daydreams with noone particular in mind. The collection here is a fraction of those writings I have saved - and is a preliminary effort to publish many thou...

"This text is an intriguing alternative to the steady diet of ′how to′ texts that dominate educational readings."–Ranae Stetson, Texas Christian University"At a time when critical-reflective teaching is constantly in jeopardy, John Dewey and the Art of Teaching is very refreshing. Both prospective and experienced teachers should find this work helpful if they are serious about realizing democratic values. Policy makers need to ...

Today's protracted asymmetrical conflicts confuse efforts to measure progress, often inviting politics and wishful thinking to replace objective evaluation.In Assessing War, military historians, social scientists, and military officers explore how observers have analyzed the trajectory of war in American conflicts from the Seven Years’ War through the war in Afghanistan. Drawing on decades of acquired expertise, the contributors examine wartime assessment in both theory an...

On-going coaching and development that can be a "game changer" for all employees!All great coaches know how to ask good open-ended questions and how to give effective feedback. They keep a balanced and honest perspective that separates the person from the problem or issue; coaching to leverage their unique strengths and helping them improve weaknesses with a mindset focused on continuous improvement.This ongoing coaching and development can be a "game chang...

The entanglement of Vancouver’s infrastructure in settler colonialism and racialized exploitationVancouver, Canada, has long been held up as an environmentally conscious coastal refuge and model of progressive urban planning. Unpacking the troubling complexities that lie beneath the city’s otherwise tidy self-image, Terminal City reveals the long, recurring patterns of racialized violence and Indigenous dispossession crucial to its formation.Examin...

Discover the Secrets Superstar Sales Professionals Use to Reach the Top In "29i - 29 Ingredients For Sales Success." International Sales training expert Michael Simpson takes you through the 29 essential ingredients you need for sales success.He addresses the ingredients you must master in order to become a top notch Sales Professional, while providing guidance and inspiration throughout each chapter. Go beyond sales systems and dig deeper to discover how your psyche is at the cent...

The Ultimate Sacrifice races from the life and death decisions of love, to the tension packed fireworks of betrayal, abuse, love, joy, happiness and death. It lays bare the ambitions and fears of lovers and those who want to be loved. As the story surges towards an unpredictable climax, Michael, Marcia and Marlene prove that love has no boundaries. As she held him in her arm, his tears were like blood staining her white wings red, he looked up in her eyes and said, Thank you Marlene you are ...

On Screen credits of the author include Nike, Old Spice, Jordan, Samsung, Joan of Arcadia, Thor, Gatorade, and many other commercials, tv shows, web series', and films. ---------------------------- Topics not found in any other book of it's kind include: Mental state during a move to LA Breakdown of where to live Moral support and where to get it Self submissions and when to do it Things to do when everything has gone wrong The Toy Box...

Nearly forgotten by history, a young boy was chosen to be a replacement for a dead Imperatrix. Barely mentioned in the ancient sources, and degraded by all of Rome. But he was a person. He was a boy. He was Sporus.

Step into a journey of transformation and joy with "Blended Family Blueprint: The Ultimate Guide to Overcoming Obstacles as a Blended Family + Easy Strategies to Finding Peace and Happiness." This book is a vibrant roadmap, rich in actionable advice and heartwarming anecdotes, meant to turn challenges into victories for all blended families.Through its inviting and empathetic pages, this guide escorts readers to understand the unique beauty of blended families while unraveling the complexi...

Revised, updated, and expanded: the definitive guide to transformational leadership from a team of expert executive coaches.Over the past six years, Michael K. Simpson’s Unlocking Potential has helped leaders motivate, inspire, and fully engage their teams. This revised edition, written with Maria Sullivan and Kari Saddler, builds on that powerful foundation for a new generation of leaders. The key is not just managing but coaching—developing the ...

Plant Systematics, Second Edition, provides the basis for teaching an introduction to the morphology, evolution, and classification of land plants.It presents a foundation of the approach, methods, research goals, evidence, and terminology of plant systematics, along with the most recent knowledge of evolutionary relationships of plants and practical information vital to the field. This updated edition has been expanded to include 15 fern families, 9 gymnosperm families, and increased angi...