Most Popular Books by Mark Taylor

A contemplation on “the durability of our fast-tracked, multitasked modern world . . . a stimulating cautionary report for the digital age.”—Kirkus Reviews We live in an ever-accelerating world: faster computers, markets, food, fashion, product cycles, minds, bodies, kids, lives. When did everything start moving so fast? Why does speed seem so inevitable? Is faster always better? Drawing together developments in religion, philosophy, art, technology, fashion, and finance, Mark C. Taylor presents an original and rich account of a great paradox of our times: how the very forces and technologies that were supposed to free us by saving time and labor now trap us in a race we can never win. The faster we go, the less time we have, and the more we try to catch up, the farther behind we fall. Connecting our speed-obsession with today’s global capitalism, he composes a grand narrative showing how commitments to economic growth and extreme competition, combined with accelerating technological innovation, have brought us close to disaster. Psychologically, environmentally, economically, and culturally, speed is taking a profound toll on our lives. By showing how the phenomenon of speed has emerged, Taylor offers us a chance to see our pace of life as the product of specific ideas, practices, and policies. It’s not inevitable or irreversible. He courageously and movingly invites us to imagine how we might patiently work towards a more deliberative life and sustainable world. “With panache and flashes of brilliance, Taylor, a Columbia University religion professor and cultural critic, offers a philosophically astute analysis of how time works in our era.” —Publishers Weekly

With today''s economy on the decline more than ever we need to know how to deal with stress and anxiety in a healthy manner. The government is reporting record unemployment figures. With the mortgage debacle, and the job market shrinking many have lost jobs, is it any wonder hospital emergency rooms are reporting a 420 percent increase in people seeking emergency room services feeling they are having a heart attack to only learn that it is an anxiety attack? This is also the perfect book for the loved ones and friends of those that are suffering from a stress/anxiety disorder. An anxiety disorder leaves one feeling alone. If a loved one cannot understand what you are going through they can not aid you in your struggle. Anxiety attacks are difficult for many to understand. I have written this book in a fashion that anyone can understand and benefit from. I cover everything from diagnosis to coping methods, and medications, including natural medicines.

On cover and title page: All different, all equal

From Fort Worth, Texas, to Cabo San Lucas, to Mexico City, The Interview takes you on a trip through mystery, terror, happiness, torture, humor, paranoia and revenge as it follows rich investors, beautiful women and remarkable men as they attempt to construct a luxury railroad. Whether flying an airplane, kidnapping innocents, expressing evil desires, or locked in battle, the bi-lingual engineers won''t let you down.

The Village of Arden was founded in 1900 by sculptor Frank Stephens and architect Will Price, both social reformers who sought to create an ideal society based on principles set forth by the American economist Henry George. With funding from Joseph Fels, a wealthy Philadelphia soap manufacturer who also financed C. R. Ashbee''s Guild of Handicraft in England, Stephens and Price purchased 162 acres in northern Delaware and named their colony after the Arden forest of William Shakespeare''s As You Like It. The community''s motto was "You Are Welcome Hither," but Arden''s founders did not anticipate the diverse and colorful mix of radicals and progressives their experiment would attract, including Upton Sinclair, muckraking author of The Jungle, and Scott Nearing, author of Living the Good Life. Through photographs, Images of America: Arden explores the early history of one of this country''s most vibrant, yet little known, utopian experiments.

Culture will keep you fit and healthy. Culture will bring communities together. Culture will improve your education. This is the message from governments and arts organisations across the country; however, this book explains why we need to be cautious about culture. Offering a powerful call to transform the cultural and creative industries, Culture is bad for you examines the intersections between race, class, and gender in the mechanisms of exclusion in cultural occupations. Exclusion from culture begins at an early age, the authors argue, and despite claims by cultural institutions and businesses to hire talented and hardworking individuals, women, people of colour, and those from working class backgrounds are systematically disbarred. While the inequalities that characterise both workforce and audience remain unaddressed, the positive contribution culture makes to society can never be fully realised.

Roger Blin''s career in the Arts was woven inextricably into the fabric of the Twentieth-Century French Avant-Garde. First appearing in the films of Abel Gance, Marcel Carné and Jean Cocteau, his acting career led him to a close friendship and association with Antonin Artaud, for whom he performed the function of assistant director. He championed Samuel Beckett''s En attendant Godot, otherwise rejected unanimously by the French theatrical establishment, was Jean Genet''s director of choice and was long associated with artists and practitioners as diverse as Arthur Adamov, Jean-Louis Barrault and Jacques Prévert. Marxist in outlook, Blin also sought to apply rigorous humanist principles to his art and delighted in the opportunities he enjoyed to disrupt and upturn the attitudes and complacencies of certain of his audiences. This book surveys all aspects of Blin''s artistic output to consider and clarify his motivations, his ambitions and his aesthetic preferences. In doing so, the author hopes to offer perspectives on the methodologies that Blin employed and define the influence his work and his legacy has exerted on the French and World stage.

Learn computing fundamentals in Microsoft Excel, Access, Visual Studio and Webmatrix is ideal for anyone interested in computing and for those students studying a business/computer related course with ambitions of becoming an Administrator, Software Developer or Web Developer. The book is packed full of knowledge, and is designed to springboard your computer studies dramatically, by teaching you ''How to'' concisely and effectively. The topics covered have been selectively chosen. You will learn what can be done dynamically in these packages, from Excel and the use of data forms and macros to creating your own professional web site in Webmatrix. You will learn a greater understanding of these packages and how they can work together. The methodical way that this book explains the fundamentals in these core software packages will provide the learner with a solid platform to further explore computer sciences and achieve his or her potential.

Somatic Movement Education allows efficient movement patterns to replace inefficient ones, resulting in ease of movement, more functional postural alignment, and the creation of space for the healing response of cellular and tissue reorganization. This book provides clear experiential guidance for embodiment of the skeletal system, through movement facilitation, hands-on facilitation, and movement meditations, supported by essential anatomical information and illustrations. Intended as a guide for movement practitioners, educators, and therapists in many disciplines and by anyone interested in mindful movement, the book addresses the healthy embodiment of each bone and joint in the body as well as techniques for bringing awareness to the skeletal system as a whole. The book is accompanied by a series of recorded movement meditations guided by the author.

This report is based on the findings of the three-year project which examined the media''s influence on the lives of young people throughout Europe. It discusses educational methods for raising the critical awareness of pupils about the power of the media (including television programmes and advertising), as well as providing practical suggestions for materials and projects. The report looks at the background of the project and outlines details of the workshops involving teachers and some international projects involving classes from different European countries.

David Edwards is a brilliant young lawyer who has traded his law practice for a thriving investment business. In the course of his business, he has stumbled upon the ultimate treasure: gold that was stolen by the Nazis in WWII. David becomes engaged in an international high-stakes game of intrigue, endangering his family and himself as he seeks to liberate this fortune. At the same time, a very wealthy family, who has kept this gold secret for over seventy years, has started the process of retrieving it for themselves. David is trying to perform a balancing act. While trying to secure this fortune for himself and his family, the pressure on David is mounting. His business is being challenged by forces beyond his control, his family is demanding more and more of his time and attention, and he is certain that he is being followed by at least two groups who want the gold for themselves. As Edwards chases all over Europe to bring his fortune home, the pressure on him builds. His best friend has been killed, he is being stalked by former Nazis, he is being watched by the Mossad, and he is engaged in a legal battle with bankers trying to steal him blind. David faces with mounting obstacles to obtaining his fortune. His money has run out, his wife is threatening to leave him, and his world seems to be falling apart. David is oh-so-close to realizing his dream when he encounters a pressure-packed showdown with the bankers. As The Deal reaches its dizzying final conclusion, David is tempted by a beautiful woman, he is pursued by killers, and he is helped by a surprising ally.

The amount of data produced, captured and transmitted through the media has never been greater. But for this data to be useful, it needs to be properly understood and claims made about or with data need to be properly scrutinized. Through a series of examples of statistics in the media, this book shows you how to critically assess the presentation of data in the media, to identify what is significant and to sort verifiable conclusions from misleading claims. How accurate are polls, and how should we know? How should league tables be read? Are numbers presented as ‘large’ really as big as they may seem at first glance? By answering these questions and more, readers will learn a number of statistical concepts central to many undergraduate social science statistics courses. By tying them in to real life examples, the importance and relevance of these concepts comes to life. As such, this book does more than teaches techniques needed for a statistics course; it teaches you life skills that we need to use every single day.

Time to Declare tells with unflinching candour Mark Taylor''s story in a fascinating and revealing autobiography. Taking block, Taylor throws new light on the highs and lows, the controversies and the triumphs of a truly remarkable sporting career. By the end of his journey, which included 104 Tests for his country, 7525 runs, and 157 catches, he stood acclaimed as the ''second most important person in the land''. At the close of Australia''s century there can be no finer story of grit and perseverance and inspiration than that of Mark Taylor – captain of his country.

When the rain begins, Cora Cow ingeniously reroutes the parade and saves the day. Includes reading activities.

Four trolls play with a red balloon. Includes vocabulary exercises.

It is easy to say "I have no prejudices", "I''m not racist, so it has nothing to do with me", "I didn''t invite those refugees". It is hard to say "I may not be to blame for what happened in the past but I want to take responsibility for making sure it doesn''t continue in the future". The Education Pack "all different - all equal" was originally produced in 1995 as an educational resource for the European youth campaign against racism, antisemitism, xenophobia and intolerance. Soon after its publication it became a reference work for those involved in intercultural education and training with young people across Europe and beyond. Translated into many languages, it remains today one of the most successful and most sought after publications of the Council of Europe. The usefulness of the pack stems from the variety and creativity of the methodologies proposed. More than twenty years after the "all different - all equal" campaign, the role plays, simulation exercices, case studies and cooperative group work that it proposes remain an inspiration to many youth workers, trainers, teachers and other people actively involved in intercultural education. European societies continue to suffer from a growth of racist hostility and intolerance towards minorities and foreigners; the necessity for intercultural youth work remains undiminished and the relevance of this pack remains unquestionable. Little bit has been changed in this new edition of the pack, apart from an updating of references. Most changes are visible and usable only in the online version, which offers relevant links with other resources for human rights education which continue the legacy of the campaign: equality in dignity and rights, respect for broader appreciation of diversity.

The Cabbage Kids enact a plan to get their kidnapped pets back from the evil Lavendar, Cabbage Jack, and Beau Weasel.

Cora the cow goes to the rescue after a ski accident.

When New One is born in the cabbage patch, she is very shy until her new friends are threatened by a mean jackrabbit.

Four trolls want a dog and finally get one. Includes vocabulary exercises.

Fifty-six selections and extracts from modern works of fantasy such as Andersen''s fairy tales, The Borrowers, and A Wrinkle in Time. Includes suggestions for using fantasy with children.

''OMG! This book is SO me! The tips and stories shared by Ed, Mark and Nicky will help you live a life filled with more fun, joy and enthusiasm!'' ALISON HAMMOND, TV Presenter ''Kids are so authentic and there''s no reason for us to lose that when we''re older. Kids see the wonder and awe in the smallest things every day. Be More Kid reminds us how important it is to bring out the best in ourselves and how we can do that in way that also brings out the best in others.'' BEN SHEPHARD, TV Presenter ''This book gives you the tools to bring the belief, energy and passion you had as a child into your current life with transformational results.'' SARAH STIRK, TV Presenter, Sky Sports & Entrepreneur THIS ISN''T JUST ANOTHER SELF IMPROVEMENT BOOK. Have you ever felt there must be more to life? Do you feel unfulfilled? Have you felt stuck, not knowing how to move forward and found yourself settling for less than you deserve? AND IT ISN''T ABOUT HAVING TO CREATE A NEW YOU. Since childhood you''ve had all of the resources that you need to create the life that you want, and over time you''ve simply lost touch with them. Now is the time to find them again. With expert guidance from broadcaster and entrepreneur, Ed James and behaviour and relationship experts, Mark & Nicky Taylor, you''ll rediscover your sense of purpose, reconnect with what is important to you and find out how to unlearn unhelpful habits and behaviours. Employing simple tools and techniques you can use each day, Be More Kid shows you how to: Enjoy a meaningful and fulfilling life Stop overthinking and build resilience in a challenging world End the conflict of putting everyone else before your own needs Rediscover the contentment, enthusiasm and zest for life you had as a child If you are ready for a new approach to your happiness, relationships and your future, Be More Kid will guide you through the journey, one step at a time.

Cora Cow rescues children lost in a maze.