Most Popular Books by Alison Brown

First published in 1988, Alison Brown''s The Renaissance soon established itself as one of the most popular and useful books on this complex topic. For this expanded Second Edition the author has rewritten the text entirely in the light of the wealth of literature published over the past decade. It contains two new chapters, one on the rise of lordships and the impact of the Black Death and one on Renaissance theatre. As ever, the main focus of the book is on the influence of classical ideas on Italy, and although Florence is still central to the book its uniqueness is now viewed more critically.

A collection of four poems which explore childhood memories and grown up anxieties. The collection begins with ''Hopefully'' which takes a wry look at the way we treat each other and how difficult it is to see ourselves as others might. ''Identity Theft'' takes a light hearted look at an identity issue many of us face at work. ''Two'' explores the way children and adults relate to their pets and how our childhood memories stay with us into adulthood and help to shape the way we experience the world. ''Almost Everything'' examines loss and grief.

Brown demonstrates how Florentine thinkers used Lucretius—earlier and more widely than has been supposed—to provide a radical critique of prevailing orthodoxies. She enhances our understanding of the “revolution” in sixteenth-century political thinking and our definition of the Renaissance within newly discovered worlds and new social networks.

‘Moms don’t sleep. They just worry with their eyes closed.’ Are you losing sleep while your mind jumps to every worst-case scenario? Are you parenting from a place of fear? If you’re a helicopter mom who can’t seem to relax, Alison can relate and she wants to help you break the habit of worry and live with peace instead – the way God intended. Most of what people worry about will never actually happen. If you’re a chronic worrier, knowing this doesn’t put the fire out, nothing does until you’re willing to fan the flame of a whole new fire. In Don’t Let What If Ruin What Is, Alison shares her deeply personal battle with worry and what she has coined her ‘FIRE process’; Faith, Inner Work, Real Food and Exercise, to give you the tools needed to break the habit. Read on and have hope that you too can set worry down and live your life instead.

An amazing insight into end-times prophecy. Dr Brown writes from a messianic perspective revealing how the Feasts and current world events tie in with Biblical and even Islamic prophecies. A must read for all those interested in what is about to happen in these last days.

"Space Flight" was written by Alison Brown in her senior year of high school. Every day of winter term, she gave her English teacher, Mr. Goodrich, a poem, and this is a collection of those poems.

A pitch-perfect rhyming celebration of mums! Amazing mums are all around! They are chatty, practical, funny, sporty ... and everything between. Mums find your lost treasures. They celebrate your achievements. They love us no matter what. Discover the ULTIMATE inclusive celebration of the mums and care-givers, packed full of irresistible, aw-factor artwork and a heart-warming rhyming text. Perfect to share with YOUR unique and wonderful mum on Mother''s Day and beyond! Also available from Alison Brown: Amazing Dad Amazing Sister Amazing Brother Billie''s Buzz

Uses Piero de'' Medici''s life as a prism to throw new light on the crisis in Renaissance Italy that revolutionised culture and political thinking.

Though Bartolomeo Scala has long intrigued historians, he is a figure whose importance has only recently been appreciated. In Alison Brown''s biography Scala emerges as a man of more ability and character than anyone has imagined him to be. We begin to understand why he was employed as chancellor for the almost unrivaled period of thirty-two years. Ms. Brown''s study is not only the first extensive treatment of Scala''s life but also a significant contribution to our knowledge of Italian Renaissance history and of the contrast between theory and practice in Medicean government. Originally published in 1979. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

''Think Thin Be Thin'' is a total weight loss program which will help you to attain your ideal weight and, more importantly, stay there! You don''t have to count calories or follow yet another crash or fad diet. In fact Dr Alison reveals why these don''t work and why they will often help to actually increase your weight in the long-term. Instead, Dr Alison will help you to re-program your mind to literally ''Think Thin Be Thin'' for good! In addition to this book there is also a mind programming audio MP3 available as well as a thirty minute personal consultation via Skype. For more details check out www.thinkthin.eu.

Reading The Bing Blogs will encourage you to spend the time to first recognize your dog''s particular problems, and then solve them one by one as best as you can. The time and effort may result in the best dog you''ve ever known.People might expect dog trainers to have the perfect dog. But by the time Bing was 5 months old I realized I had a challenge on my hands. At first The Bing Blogs were designed for my dog training website: writing about Bing''s antics, and our successes and failures, was my way of providing training advice to people who have dogs with issues. With all his issues, Bing was able to perform well in Agility, Rally, Obedience and Scent Work. He won many dozens of titles in spite of the difficulties of working in these event environments. Bing loved to perform for me. I don''t look back at his life and say, "Boy what a waste of time, I''m glad that''s over." I say, "What a wonderful dog and great friend he was."

A pitch-perfect rhyming celebration of babies, and all the magic, mischief and heartwarming moments a newborn brings.

A pitch-perfect rhyming celebration of brothers and the love they share! Amazing brothers are EVERYWHERE! Brothers can be big, small, old or new - they might even have just joined your crew. Some are practical fixers and menders, some just want to sing as loud as they can! Though you might get into scraps, when you need some love and care, brothers can be the very best at making things better. Discover the ULTIMATE inclusive celebration of brothers, packed full of irresistible, aw-factor artwork and a heart-warming rhyming text. Perfect to share with YOUR unique and wonderful brother!

"Toujours là pour toi", une promesse tellement rassurante pour les tout-petits. Lorsque tu as peur, je suis là pour toi... Lorsque tu es triste, je suis là pour toi... Mais je suis là aussi près de toi, lorsque tu dors, pour veiller sur toi... Et lorsque tu pars à l''aventure, je t''accompagne avec joie !

In Making the Switch, mom of 3, Alison Brown gives you permission to take your needs, hopes and dreams down from the shelf they''ve been collecting dust on since you became ''mom'' and start putting them first - and not just permission, she''ll show you how to do it, guilt free.Making The Switch from burnt out, out of shape, short tempered, and last on your own priority list to the energetic, fit, healthy mom you deserve to be is just pages away. This book is for the moms out there who have lost themselves and wonder where they went, where their pre-baby body went, where their time went, and where their own happiness went. The coming pages are for the moms out there who are tired and not the kind of tired a good night''s sleep can fix, the kind of tired that goes deep down into your soul and makes every day fell like an uphill battle. It''s for the moms who are stressed, sad, lonely, frustrated, depressed, out of shape and trying so hard to still pour even though their cup is empty. It''s for the moms who move the world for their children but have guilt lifting a finger or taking a moment for themselves.If this is you, being a mom doesn''t have to be this way, not even for one more day. It''s time to enjoy life with kids rather than just try to survive it. It''s time to get your body in shape once and for all and have a healthy relationship with fitness, food and above all, yourself.Alison shares her deeply personal struggles and how she managed to overcome them in an effort to help you do the same. Making the Switch will help you look and feel your very best, get your body back without dieting and live your best life with kids. Being the greatest version of yourself starts with putting yourself first and this book will help you do just that.

"Je t''aime le jour, je t''aime la nuit, de tout mon coeur, à l''infini". La plus tendre des déclarations d''amour, pour tous les grands et les petits.

Isaac is a bright boy who does very well academically, but struggles with group work. Always wanting things to be perfect, and wanting to dominate projects, he is often isolated and rejected by his peers. After yet another failed attempt to produce a perfect project, Isaac begins to take note of the more successful groups and their strategies. He learns that effective group work depends on true collaboration, and the ability to build on the strengths of each member of the team.

Bringing Up Bright Kids - Friendship and Social Skills is the first in a series of collaborative workbooks for parents, teachers, counselors and children, addressing the social, emotional, behavioral and educational needs of bright children. Based on more than 20 years'' experience in gifted education and child psychology, this series brings together information on various issues affecting bright children, together with countless case studies, proven strategies, motivational posters for children and tip sheets for parents. Friendship & Social Skills, the first book in this series, covers topics such as ''making friends'', ''keeping friends'', ''approaching others and joining in'', ''being fair'', ''conversation skills'', and ''understanding body language''. Filled with practical tips, brightly illustrated posters, and prompts for reflection and discussion, this series is a wonderful resource for families, students, and those who work with bright students in a professional capacity.