Most Popular Books by Michael Anthony

See what happens in this novelization of the hilarious and completely original motion picture from Sony Pictures Animation, The Mitchells vs. the Machines—featuring 8 full-color pages with images from the movie! The Mitchells are a dysfunctional yet loving family whose road trip is interrupted by a tech uprising: all around the world, the electronic devices people love—from phones to refrigerators to an appealing new line of personal robots—decide it’s time to take over. With the help of two friendly malfunctioning robots and the family’s delightfully chubby pug, the Mitchells will have to get past their problems and work together to save each other and the world!

The story is based partially in the island of Jamaica and in America. It traces the life of a family from the 1970s into the future and explores the relationship between individual behaviour, greed, selfishness, societal violence, organized crime, tribalism, gang and urban warfare, science and genetics as a consequence of the impact of the global village and ambitions of geo-politics and world domination. It explores how the thirst and thrust for world domination impacts on the lives and relationship of the family, and their neighbours, and how these factors affects individuals actions which in turn affect the collective consciousness of a nation and lead to murder, mayhem, and social degradation. It explores the reactive and dangerous steps taken by members of this family in order to survive. Though informative and instructive, the book is a fast paced action pack story with lots of unexpected turns and developments as it builds up the reader with adrenaline paced narrative. You never quite know what is coming next. The story, though fictionalized, is predicated and inspired by true events, the composite of lives of real persons and the extrapolation of cause, effects, conscience, and consequences. It examines how the attitude and actions of individuals on each other can affect these individual and impacts on the wider society and the world far into the future with multiplying effects. It also looks at the role that science, religion, nuclear proliferation, and politics will play in the future world. Some of the names, locations, persons, and situations were changed, altered, and fictionalized in order to conceal the identity of some of the persons and characters, places, and to also add dramatic effect and to magnify and illustrate pertinent points and ideas.

This primer for social work students introduces the general definitions and concepts of economics and uses case studies in social work to develop applied knowledge. The case studies include stories of job training, substance abuse centers, counseling, therapy, child protective services, and services for the poor. The concluding chapters are devoted to topics directly related to social work: economics of poverty, health economics, household economics, the economics of labor, and government failure.

In Conscious (R)Evolution, Humanity, Insanity, and the Planet, the author brings together two powerful insights: that all life on this planet is interconnected, and that humanity’s current path of consumerism and industrialization is leading to catastrophe. From deforestation to pollution, we are damaging the very environment that sustains us. This book asks us to stop and consider the bigger picture: as an intelligent species, why would we willingly destroy the planet that gave us life? With urgency and clarity, the author calls for a new way of living, one that recognizes our place in the natural world and uses our intelligence to create a better future for all.

This book forms a bridge between the latest research and the effective clinical management of patients with back problems. This book is essential for all clinicians involved in the care and treatment of patients with back pain, as well as for those studying its causes and methods of prevention. It has established authoritative text for clinicians, lecturers, researchers and those working in the medico-legal arena. It emphasizes the latest perspectives in research and shows how it is now leading to advances in clinical methodology. It also provides an overview of the best original research - including more than 350 new references - to provide researchers with the latest and most important information relating to back pain.

Captain Puca, the worlds most notorious pirate, is sailing to Volcano Island in search of Shamys ship. He is determined to find the mythical treasure that has eluded him for so long. However, the British establishment and the Barbary corsairs have other plans. Both have their reasons for wanting the captain dead. Both will do whatever it takes to bring him to justice. In this adventure, the captain will need all his wits about him if he is to avoid the hangmans noose.

High Tide of Intrigue is both a racy thriller and a foray into the world of drugs, corruption, and the triumph of good sense and integrity over weakness and self-interest.

"Wonder Woman created by William Moulton Marston."

The relationship between hacking and the law has always been complex and conflict-ridden. This book examines the relations and interactions between hacking and the law with a view to understanding how hackers influence and are influenced by technology laws and policies. In our increasingly digital and connected world where hackers play a significant role in determining the structures, configurations and operations of the networked information society, this book delivers an interdisciplinary study of the practices, norms and values of hackers and how they conflict and correspond with the aims and aspirations of hacking-related laws. Describing and analyzing the legal and normative impact of hacking, as well as proposing new approaches to its regulation and governance, this book makes an essential contribution to understanding the socio-technical changes, and consequent legal challenges, faced by our contemporary connected society.

It''s time to see the light and produce some good vibrations--with these awesome, kid-friendly experiments! "...provides kids ages eight to 12 with more than 45 experiments requiring mainly easy-to-find materials, to satisfy curiosity, enter a science fair, or just have fun."--NEA Today.

Explores the culture and history of Hong Kong.

Batman searches for a missing cat-shaped diamond and saber-toothed tiger and believes Catwoman is the culprit.

Simple advice for young people What does it mean to be accountable? Why is discipline important? Where is your education leading? When will life become meaningful? How can you be successful and happy at the same time? Answers to these questions and more, is in this book. The logical presentation of ideas, are specifically written for young people. The accompanying pertinent stories will both amuse and edify. Michael Attard shares his experience and insights, gleaned from years of study and hands-on work with young people in both educational and working environments. The book stresses the importance of the formative years while acknowledging that individuals have personal optimum paths towards success. This is a succinct guide that enables young people to grasp the imperative of planning a future. Ideally the book will be read by parents as well.

Another perceptive novel about a boy on the edge of adult responsibilities. It is the story of Shellie, a Trinidadian boy who moves to a new village and there meets two girls. He is charmed by Rosalie but he is attracted to the more cheerful and accessible Joan. Introduction by Gareth Griffiths.

Cordell Hull''s persistence and legislative experience were determining factors in the development of the Trade Agreements Act, 1934. This text investigates the political struggles surrounding the passage and implementation of the Act, and its impact on Roosevelt''s first administration.

Wishbone and his friends investigate the disappearance of many of the dogs in Oakdale.

Tension and action intensify this novel, which is based on the historical facts surrounding Trinidad''s Water Riots on March 23, 1903.

Sly Cooper is determined to stop an art theft but he is being pursued by a rival inspector who is determined to capture Sly.

This interim report reviews the following: what is known about contaminated sediment in the Great Lakes; the physical & biological processes related to contaminated sediment in the aquatic environment; the ecological effects of contaminated sediment; ecological improvements resulting from sediment remediation in Sweden, Japan, and the Hudson River; sediment remediation projects in the Great Lakes; case studies of sediment remediation & associated ecological benefits in Waukegan (Illinois) Harbour and Black River, Ohio; and the links between contaminated sediment & ecological damage. The final section draws conclusions & makes recommendations regarding the need for monitoring & further research.

An African freedom fighter, a Special Forces soldier and the woman who loved them both.It is the summer of 1972 and Zimbabwe is at war. Amid the violence, Sengamo is framed for the rape of a white girl. He is forced toflee his village kraal for the killing fields of Mozambique, where an enemy soldier spares his life in a chance encounter that has far reaching consequences.Isabella lives a quiet life, alone on a remote farm in the hills of Nyanga. But her peaceful world is threatened when Mugabe''shenchmen set up camp in the valley, waiting for their chance to strike and reclaim the land. Despite the danger, she refuses to abandon the home she loves and the ghosts that inhabit it. One day a stranger arrives at the farm. It is the start of a love affair that will change Isabella s world forever and bring Sengamo closer to his destiny.Out of the brutality of Zimbabwe emerges a hauntingly beautiful love story; an unforgettable tale of a tragic country, whereextraordinary allegiances triumph over segregation.

A guide to the collectible card games covers the characters, warriors, and creatures and provides a variety of quizzes.

Dramatic action. Amazing gadgets. The thrill of super-villains being shut down by the guardian of Gotham City''s shadows. That''s right -- THE BATMAN is back! In the first THE BATMAN handbook, the supervillians take center stage, as Batman presents all his carefully-collected case file information on each of his arch-enemies.

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