Most Popular Books by Gordon Smith

A beautiful book of uplifting thoughts to enrich your daily life, from a much-loved medium and bestselling author Sometimes life can be difficult. While we don’t always have the answers as to why bad things happen, we all have the strength to survive the hardships life throws our way—if only we know where to look for it. That strength comes from a power that exists within us, and that power is our inner spirit. Medium Gordon Smith has delved into that deep inner strength throughout his own life and found a renewed sense of energy from being positive in the face of adversity. In this collection of inspirational thoughts and affirmations, he guides you to a place where transformation and healing are possible—where you can connect to your own inner spirit and return to the joy that is your birthright.

The book Poetacize Your Mind II is a powerful and inspiring literary journey through one mans raw feelings and insight about his unique experiences and discoveries in life. The Lord Blessed Gordon E. Smith Sr. to write with passion from his soul. It is written to take you out of your box and give you a nice new prospective on life. It is therapy for your mind. Some of his poetry is about life, some is funny, and some is so deep, that you might think you are sitting at the bottom of the ocean with plenty of air. You will understand and appreciate his poetry. This book will make your emotions run wild. You will receive a life time of education all in one reading of this book. So feed your soul and your mind at the same time! So get Poetacized and Smile! With Poetacize Your Mind II. One Love, Gordon, Out!

Effective Experimentation is a practical book on how to design and analyse experiments. Each of the methods are introduced and illustrated through real world scenario drawn from industry or research. Formulae are kept to a minimum to enable the reader to concentrate on how to apply and understand the different methods presented. The book has been developed from courses run by Statistics for Industry Limited during which time more than 10,000 scientists and technologists have gained the knowledge and confidence to plan experiments successfully and to analyse their data. Each chapter starts with an example of a design obtained from the authors’ experience. Statistical methods for analysing data are introduced, followed, where appropriate, by a discussion of the assumptions of the method and effectiveness and limitations of the design. The examples have been chosen from many industries including chemicals, oils, building materials, textiles, food, drink, lighting, water, pharmaceuticals, electronics, paint, toiletries and petfoods. This book is a valuable resource for researchers and industrial statisticians involved in designing experiments. Postgraduates studying statistics, engineering and mathematics will also find this book of interest.

"Covers over 500 cities, providing detailed and reliable information on temperature, ... humidity, ... comfort index, ... climate changes, ... rainfall, ... wind chill index, ... geography."--Cover.

The messages that Gordon has conveyed to people from friends and relatives in the Spirit world have had a profound impact on their lives. Learning that death is not the ultimate and final end that we fear is a powerful catalyst to changing the way that we view our lives. This gripping book is full of extraordinary personal accounts from a wide range of people, including many high-profile celebrities. They describe the profound and life-changing messages that have reassured, challenged and inspired them. Gordon himself is often profoundly affected by the messages he shares with people and in this moving and engaging book he describes the messages that he has received that have altered his view of the world.

BusinessOrganizations: Cases, Problems, and Case Studies reflects changes in the structure of business enterprise, incorporates actual practice materials, and provides a wealth of enriching materials on the Web for professors who want wider and deeper coverage of specific topics. This innovative casebook offers: Clear descriptions of the development and current state of the law Recent cases with compelling facts, such as Holmes v. Lerner (partnership formation of Urban Decay Cosmetics by the founder of Cisco Systems and her horse trainer), Leslie v. Boston Software Collaborative, Inc. (minority oppression of a gun-carrying shareholder), and Adlerstein v. Wertheimer (attempt to wrench control of SpectruMedix Corporation from the mad Scientist founder) Important new classics that every student should know, including Benchmark Capital Partners IV, L.P. v. Vague (doctrine of independent legal significance in venture capital context), In re Enron Corp. Securities, Derivative & ERISA litig. (attorney responsibility for corporate misdeeds), In re the Walt Disney Company Derivative Litigation (executive compensation) and Omnicare, Inc. v. NCS Healthcare, Inc. (fiduciary duties in hostile takeovers) Short problems and longer business school-style case studies based on actual situations faced by identified companies exposing students To The realities of business law Short, realistic problems following selected topics that target issues not explored by the cases and give students ample opportunity to apply the legal principles being studied Detailed excerpts from transactional and litigation documents: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (franchise relationships and agency law), Mall of America Associates (general partnerships), Frode Jensen and Pillsbury Winthrop (limited liability partnerships), NeoClone Biotechnology (limited liability companies), Red Hat (control of the closely held firm), Kmart Corporation (federal proxy regulation), Enron (federal securities law and governance), Solomon Brothers ( directors duty of care), Tyco (litigation to enforce fiduciary duties), and Daimler Chrysler (friendly mergers) Special features include: Separate chapter on hybrid entities, That emphasizes their increasing importance to modern business practices Innovative chapter on federal regulation of corporate governance that includes a detailed case study of Enron and its role in shaping the Sarbanes-Oxley Act A password-protected website, where adopters can find additional transactional and litigation documents, PowerPoint presentations covering the entire book, multiple-choice exam questions, The Teacher''s Manual and regular updates A detailed Teachers Manual that allows each teacher to tailor the class discussion more effectively, raising only those issues that are most relevant or interesting To The instructor

When fourteen-year-old Alex is framed for murder, he becomes an inmate in the Furnace Penitentiary, where brutal inmates and sadistic guards reign, boys who disappear in the middle of the night sometimes return weirdly altered, and escape might just be possible.

Day-to-day naval actions June 1941 through November 1941.

Alex Sawyer has escaped his underground nightmare to discover that the whole world has become a horrible prison run by his nemesis, Alfred Furnace, and only Alex can stop him, even if that makes him the executioner.

Alex Sawyer and his mates should have known there was no way out of Furnace Penitentiary. Their escape attempt only lands them deeper in the guts of this prison for young offenders, and then into solitary confinement. And that''s where a whole new struggle begins—a struggle not to let the hellish conditions overwhelm them. Because before another escape attempt is even possible, they must first survive the nightmare that now haunts their endless nights.

World-famous medium Gordon Smith is well known for giving powerful messages from people’s loved ones on the other side. Very often it’s not just human friends and family who come through – the animals who have been close to us in life also continue to visit us after death. In this extraordinary book, Gordon recounts some of the remarkable experiences that people have had with animals in the spirit world and in our world. They include moving accounts of dogs who know intuitively when their owners are coming home, pets who saved their owners’ lives and animals who have found ways of proving they are still with their families after death. Throughout the book, Gordon shares his own experiences with his springer spaniel ‘Cheeky’ Charlie, who came into his life unexpectedly, completely overturning it and showing Gordon the beauty of trust, patience and unconditional love.Through these amazing stories, Gordon shows just how deeply animals care for their human families and the profound understanding they have of the world around them. This is a repackage of The Amazing Power of Animals (978-1-4019-2325-9)

The child who dies of a terminal illness, the mother of a young family killed by a drunk driver, the young boy who takes his own life because he is bullied at school, the children massacred when a crazed person takes a gun into their school. So many lives seem to end tragically – world renowned medium Gordon Smith looks at why. In his work as a medium Gordon is constantly asked why a person had to die. Were they too good for this world? Did they go before their time? Why would a benevolent God let them suffer? Are they still suffering after death? Gordon''s work with the Spirit world is dedicated to healing the living. This book will answer many of the questions that torment the living when death steals away someone they love. This inspirational, heart-felt book will give people a deeper understanding of the relationship between life and death and the journey we all take when we leave this life. 9781848506237

There are no secrets with spirit. When you develop mediumship, you transform yourself. Gordon’s talent to communicate with those both on the Earth plane and in Spirit has comforted thousands worldwide. People from all cultures and walks of life have found his work and messages fascinating, enlightening and always true, and he is often seen to have a rare gift. However, the truth is that everyone has the ability to sense and perceive Spirit, to help others heal, and to accept – just as Gordon has always shown – that ‘you cannot die for the life of you.’ Whether you know Gordon’s mediumship well or simply have an interest in developing your own abilities, Developing Mediumship will guide you, help you and open you gently to the incredible world beyond. You’ll discover how Gordon himself connects and works with Spirit, and how you can: • find your ‘switch’ to give you immediate access to Spirit • understand the different types of mediumship: healing; teaching; trance, physical, and mental mediumship • discover and communicate with your spirit guide • overcome your doubts and fears to give clear messages • learn your own ways of sensing Spirit. With Gordon’s trademark humour, honesty and compassion, Developing Mediumship is both an inspiration and an essential guide book for anyone who wishes to discover the extraordinary power of the medium''s art.

In Volume 5, the United States officially enters the war. Highlights of this action-filled volume include: Minute-by-minute detail of Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor; Japanese attacks on Wake Island, Luzon, Hong Kong, Malaya, Burma, etc., early attacks by US Navy subs in the Pacific; Russian Black Sea Fleet landing troops in the Crimea; continuing naval struggle in the Mediterranean; German U-boat attacks along the US Atlantic coast; Japanese attacks on US Pacific coast; American-British-Dutch-Australian Command battles the superior forces of the Imperial Japanese Navy; and the Battle of the Java Sea and the Battle of Sunda Strait.

This is a practical book on how to apply statistical methods successfully. The Authors have deliberately kept formulae to a minimum to enable the reader to concentrate on how to use the methods and to understand what the methods are for. Each method is introduced and used in a real situation from industry or research. Each chapter features situations based on the authors’ experience and looks at statistical methods for analysing data and, where appropriate, discusses the assumptions of these methods. Key features: Provides a practical hands-on manual for workplace applications. Introduces a broad range of statistical methods from confidence intervals to trend analysis. Combines realistic case studies and examples with a practical approach to statistical analysis. Features examples drawn from a wide range of industries including chemicals, petrochemicals, nuclear power, food and pharmaceuticals. Includes a supporting website, providing software to aid tutorials. Scientists and technologists of all levels who are required to design, conduct and analyse experiments will find this book to be essential reading.

This book recreates the daily lives of laboring men and women in America''s premier urban center during the second half of the eighteenth century. Billy G. Smith demonstrates how the "lower sort" (as they were called by their contemporaries) struggled to carve out meaningful lives during an era of vast change stretching from the Seven Years'' War, through the turbulent events surrounding the American Revolution and the U.S. Constitution, into the first decade of the new nation.

An incredibly moving book detailing the life of a medium and giving insight into life after death. Gordon Smith, the UK''s most highly respected medium, is well known for giving powerful messages from loved ones on the other side to bring healing to people who are devastated and immobilized by grief. In this powerful and inspirational book, Gordon opens a window into his life to describe how the world looks through his eyes. He walks the reader through his spirit-filled world and answers questions about death that haunt the bereaved. Many of the people that Gordon has brought healing and comfort to are happy for him to tell their story in this book in the hope that it will help others who are experiencing intense grief. Gordon hopes that this intimate and candid book will offer great wisdom, comfort and practical advice to his thousands of readers.

From September through November 1942, the Allies defeated the Axis forces on all active fronts. On land, the British defeated Rommel in Operation SUPERCHARGE, the US Marines defeated the Japanese on Guadalcanal, and the Russians trapped the German Sixth Army at Stalingrad and disrupted the entire Axis southern front in Russia. At sea, the Royal Navy landed desperately needed supplies on Malta in Operations PEDESTAL and STONEAGE; the USN defended the US Marines on Guadalcanal from a Japanese attack in the Battle of Cape Esperance; the Allies landed troops at Morocco and Algeria in Operation TORCH; USN cruisers sank a Japanese battleship in the 1st Battle of Savo Island; the 2nd Battle of Savo Island was the only battleship-to-battleship engagement of the war in the Pacific; the Battle of the North Atlantic increased in intensity; and the Germans tried to capture the French Fleet at Toulon, France, in Operation ANTON, only to arrive as the ships sank beneath the sea.