New Releases by Michael Moss

Soldiers’ first-hand accounts of Second World War active service invariably make inspiring and exciting reading but Mines, Bombs, Bullets and Bridges is exceptional for several reasons. First, Brian Moss’s role as a bomb disposal specialist was especially hazardous. Secondly, he was in the thick of the action from the start, dealing with unexploded ordnance during the London blitz. He was then deployed as a frontline sapper to North Africa and onto Sicily before landing on Gold Beach on D-Day. Despite many close calls he was relatively unscathed until taken out by a butterfly bomb at Nijmegen. Fortunately, despite serious injury he lived, quite literally, to tell the tale but his war was over. While the author’s graphic account compares favorably with the very best wartime memoirs, it also has a unique element, namely examples of his outstanding artistic skill. It is truly remarkable that he not only managed to produce so many fine works under combat conditions and that he was able to draw such accurate maps from memory. His sketches and paintings bring a special dimension to this story. What a privilege it is to feast on the words and images created by this exceptionally brave and talented man.

Principal turnover is a serious issue across the United States with the turnover rate between 17 and 21 percent per year (Levin et al., 2019). School districts in Wyoming, a state with a rural population higher than 95 percent, are faced with principal turnover as well. If principals are not satisfied with their job, it could affect their interactions and relationships with important stakeholders within the system including with students, staff, and parents. The job satisfaction for school principals has been the subject of several research studies in recent years as concerns over principal turnover have become more widespread. Job satisfaction has been studied throughout the United States in many states and other countries, but not yet in Wyoming. What is the current overall level of job satisfaction of Wyoming K-12 public school principals compared to previous years? How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed job satisfaction over time? What conditions have led to increased job satisfaction in Wyoming K-12 principals compared to previous years? What conditions have led to decreased job satisfaction in Wyoming K-12 principals compared to previous years? Using quantitative analysis, this study investigates the overall job satisfaction of Wyoming principals to answer these research questions.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Salt Sugar Fat comes a “gripping” (The Wall Street Journal) exposé of how the processed food industry exploits our evolutionary instincts, the emotions we associate with food, and legal loopholes in their pursuit of profit over public health. “The processed food industry has managed to avoid being lumped in with Big Tobacco—which is why Michael Moss’s new book is so important.”—Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit Everyone knows how hard it can be to maintain a healthy diet. But what if some of the decisions we make about what to eat are beyond our control? Is it possible that food is addictive, like drugs or alcohol? And to what extent does the food industry know, or care, about these vulnerabilities? In Hooked, Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative reporter Michael Moss sets out to answer these questions—and to find the true peril in our food. Moss uses the latest research on addiction to uncover what the scientific and medical communities—as well as food manufacturers—already know: that food, in some cases, is even more addictive than alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs. Our bodies are hardwired for sweets, so food giants have developed fifty-six types of sugar to add to their products, creating in us the expectation that everything should be cloying; we’ve evolved to prefer fast, convenient meals, hence our modern-day preference for ready-to-eat foods. Moss goes on to show how the processed food industry—including major companies like Nestlé, Mars, and Kellogg’s—has tried not only to evade this troubling discovery about the addictiveness of food but to actually exploit it. For instance, in response to recent dieting trends, food manufacturers have simply turned junk food into junk diets, filling grocery stores with “diet” foods that are hardly distinguishable from the products that got us into trouble in the first place. As obesity rates continue to climb, manufacturers are now claiming to add ingredients that can effortlessly cure our compulsive eating habits. A gripping account of the legal battles, insidious marketing campaigns, and cutting-edge food science that have brought us to our current public health crisis, Hooked lays out all that the food industry is doing to exploit and deepen our addictions, and shows us why what we eat has never mattered more.

It is often said that "Laughter is the best medicine." With that in mind, I hope you will find my philosophy to be true. Following my first book in 2012, I am writing this sequel. My intention is to keep the same principle with another collection of anecdotes, describing some stories from the classroom, hospitals, travel, and love for a certain baseball team in New York...no, not THAT one. Eventually, I retired. Piece of cake, right? Then why does it seem that every time I leave my man cave, something happens in this crazy world? If you get a laugh or two, I thank you in advance...if not, sorry, I tried.

Explore Culzean Castle with this book!Culzean Castle on the Ayrshire coast is the most visited property of the National Trust for Scotland. This lavishly illustrated book tells the whole history of the castle. Michael Moss has carried out extensive research, drawing on estate records, original plans and family correspondence to create a major new history of the castle and a fascinating account of the running of a Scottish country estate. With new pictures, many of them in colour, and an accessible style, this is essential reading for anyone interested in Scottish history and Scottish architecture.Built in the late sixteenth century above a network of caves, the castle became a centre for smuggling during the eighteenth century. Sir Thomas Kennedy, 9th Earl of Cassillis, went on an extended grand tour in the 1750s and returned full of ideas as to how to improve his vast estates and home. His brother and heir commissioned Robert Adam to create his masterpiece and became bankrupt as a result. The estate was rescued when wealthy American cousins inherited it in 1792. Archibald Kennedy, 1st Marquess of Ailsa, completed the house and lavished money on the property.Key Features:*Major new account of Culzean''s history, going back four hundred years.*Beautifully produced and lavishly illustrated, with many new pictures.*Includes easy-to-read story of the family, plus family tree.*Essential reading for anyone interested in Scottish history and Adam architecture.

Sir Alexander Boswell (1775-1822) wrote Scottish songs that are still performed today, such as â oeJennyâ (TM)s Bawbeeâ . An extravagant character and a Tory, he wrote flagrant lampoons of his Whig opponents. One of them greatly incensed his Whig cousin James Stuart of Dunearn, who challenged him to a duel in which Boswell was killed. At his trial for murder, Stuart was represented as a peaceable man unaccustomed to the use of firearms. Nothing could be further from the truth. He served in the militia, was irascible and, at times, violent. This book tells the compelling stories of the remarkable tangled events that led to their quarrel. The duel marked a turning point in Scottish politics away from a turbulent and fractious past to a quieter future. The Whigs triumphed, paving the way for liberal Scotland. In addition, this volume includes, for the first time, many of Boswellâ (TM)s poems and witty lampoons.

Sir Alexander Boswell (1775-1822) wrote Scottish songs that are still performed today, such as “Jenny’s Bawbee”. An extravagant character and a Tory, he wrote flagrant lampoons of his Whig opponents. One of them greatly incensed his Whig cousin James Stuart of Dunearn, who challenged him to a duel in which Boswell was killed. At his trial for murder, Stuart was represented as a peaceable man unaccustomed to the use of firearms. Nothing could be further from the truth. He served in the militia, was irascible and, at times, violent. This book tells the compelling stories of the remarkable tangled events that led to their quarrel. The duel marked a turning point in Scottish politics away from a turbulent and fractious past to a quieter future. The Whigs triumphed, paving the way for liberal Scotland. In addition, this volume includes, for the first time, many of Boswell’s poems and witty lampoons.

This book is intended to be a "RED PILL" for readers that will reveal the truth, and open your eyes to see the true reality of racism white supremacy. This book will attempt to decode, define, and enable the readers to defend, and counter act, racism white supremacy. The major areas of people activity including: education, economics, entertainment labor, law, politics, religion, sex and war, will each be explored individually and systemically. In order to provide a historical context, the history of the invented concept of race, Diop''s Two Cradle Theory which explains the environmental conditions that produced the worldview that bred white racism, the concept of Maat which are the principles that govern man and the universe, the history of racism white supremacy and how it is manifested in all 9 people activities, including the added 10th people activity of "Health," will all be considered and explored in this book.

The First lady of Metaphysics Dr. Johnnie Colemon stated: "I AM the thinker that thinks the thought that creates the thing". The purpose of this book, is to enable the reader to understand and apply the awesome power of thought to obtain your desired life outcomes. Ralph W. Emerson stated: "our lives are the result of our dominant thoughts." The Bible stated that, "As a man/woman thinks, so it is." This book will help the reader understand and apply these universal and timeless, truths.

The First lady of Metaphysics Dr. Johnnie Colemon stated: "I AM the thinker that thinks the thought that creates the thing". The purpose of this book, is to enable the reader to understand and apply the awesome power of thought to obtain your desired life outcomes. Ralph W. Emerson stated: "our lives are the result of our dominant thoughts." The Bible stated that, "As a man/woman thinks, so it is." This book will help the reader understand and apply these universal and timeless, truths.

The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with a definition, history, and review of the literature on the subject of African American psychology and mental health, from an African centered perspective. The pioneers and practitioners of African/Black psychology and family therapy will be explored and examined. As a professor of psychology at an HBCU, I wanted to create a resource that would introduce the undergraduate reader to the much needed subject of African American and or Black psychology from an African centered perspective. I am for the most part the editor of the information in this book. My goal is to let the most noted pioneers and theoreticians of African American Black psychology, as well as the field of family therapy, speak for themselves. Excerpts from books and papers and interviews will be quoted. In addition, traditional African healing rituals and therapeutic interventions such as Kemetic / Egyptian Yoga will also be explored.

This book will consider the West African Akan concept of Sankofa. In addition to a providing a literature review of the concept of Sankofa, quotes from Kemetaphysicians (Practitioners/Griots of Sankofa), will also be provided. I believe that you can''t heal "Bebe''s kids" with the "Brandy Bunch" solutions. African people require African healing and restoration. We can do this by "KEMETAMORPHING BLACK TO THE FUTURE" and reclaim our African-Centered healing cultural and wellness practices.

If I could offer you a magic potion that would make you happier, healthier, more optimistic and more productive, and tell you that potion would cost nothing and will require very little effort to use, would you be interested? Each of us has something even better than a potion that will do all of those things and more. Gratitude! Gratitude is not only a gift to God; it is a gift from God. Gratitude serves those who are grateful. "Gratitude will open doors you didn''t know existed. Gratitude will release you from the prison you didn''t realize you were in. Gratitude is a gift to those that know what it is and how to use it. Gratitude will transform your life. Gratitude is more than just saying thank you. Acknowledging the source of your good and giving constant thanks is your assurance you will continue to receive more....in abundance, from that source. It''s MAGIC....

The purpose of this book is to inspire the reader with the idea that the ability to transform and heal, is within our own personal faith capability. We have to look no further than our personal inner selves for the power of God. The ancient wisdom that Jesus and others have shared, is that the kingdom and power of God is within. Some might call the teachings and ideas in this book "New Age." But it is really "Old Age" knowledge. Most of the ideas being presented are as ancient as Egypt, or Kemet as the Africans called the land, where many of the ingredients that make up Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and other religions originated. It is only considered new because the traditional religions have been slow to teach the people a truth that would set them free. Free from dependence on the religion itself. Belief systems tend to be self-validating and self-perpetuating, but seldom self-critical. The ability to think out of your theological box will enable you to evolve and grow beyond the limits of any particular system of belief.

This book is about the process of purpose. There is a process involved in purpose. There is Pain and gain in the process of purpose. Before God uses us, He prepares us to be used. The process of preparation includes a path that goes through valleys, tests and trials that teach, equip, and develop our faith. For without faith, it is impossible to please God and fulfill our divine purpose. The stress, strain, and struggle of our lives, also make us stronger and able to live a life of purpose, and on purpose. Live on purpose!

This book is about the power of black Love. Black collective and individual self love is the cure that will heal Black people and Black relationships. We must first love ourselves before we can love others. This book will address the history and state of marriage in the Black community as well as explore guidelines for healthy marriages and relationships.

This book is guided by the fact that the ingridients that make up Western Religions, are derived from Ancient African Spiritual Systems. What I am positing in this book, is that African people must deify their own African culture to be mentally and spiritually free. We must practice Sankofa, and reach back and get our culture and history. We must give up the white pictures of Jesus/Horus, because image and the color of deities, do make a positive or negative difference in the African mind.

You that are looking for success, wealth, healing, and abundant life in spite of disappointments and letdowns, have picked up the right book. You can get immediate, as well as long term results by understanding and using the ideas, principles, and techniques in this book. You will find detailed instructions on how to get into alignment with the universal laws and principles of God. The purpose of this book is to empower the reader with the power principles that have enabled the author to go from a G.E.D. to a Ph.D. The same success principles that have empowered people like Oprah Winfrey, President Barack Obama, Michael Jordan, Joel Osteen, Albert Einstein, and countless others to reach their highest goals in life. Reading and applying the principals shared in this book will empower you to fulfill your divine birthright and destiny to lead a healthy, abundant, and prosperous life.

"Just Decide It! Wellbeing is a Choice", is about the power of decisions and choices. Happiness and wellbeing is a constant, ongoing, choice. Circumstantial happiness is temporary. Happiness is like a fire that needs to be constantly fueled. This book will consider the examples of prolific decision makers like Abraham Lincoln, Barack Obama, and Will Smith. Their lives, deeds, and life choices will be explored. In addition to providing a literature review of the subject of happiness, the book will also provide examples of choices that lead to wellness and personal empowerment, including using affirmations. So, "Just Decide It! Wellbeing is a Choice."

The story of how you overcame the tests of life is your testimony. No test, no testimony. How we came through the test, becomes a life best practices or L.B.P. I have learned L.B.P''s from my mother and father, mentors, ministers, brothers in the barber shop, teachers in school and from the cold hard streets of Detroit Michigan where I grew up. The idea of seeking out the best practice for any endeavor is wise. It is not necessary to reinvent the wheel. In order to take it to the next level, we must build on the wisdom of those who came before us. To go from just trying to survive, to learning how to thrive. From survival, to thrive-all. Success leaves footprints, and these steps to success are L.B.P''s for others to follow. I once read that wisdom is learning from others mistakes. Wisdom is also learning from others successes or L.B.P''s.

This book is a critical analysis of the African American religious spiritual system from an African centered perspective. Critical analysis must begin from a frame of reference, or a context. This analysis will be centered and contextualized from an African worldview frame of reference. Only an African centered worldview, will allow African people to understand themselves and Europeans, without the effects of contamination and brainwashing, which results from the European mis-education process inflicted upon African people. We must step out of the European worldview box in which we have been mis-educated to accurately critically analyze ourselves and Europeans or white people.

The purpose of this book is to enable the reader to answer the demand of success. To be focused. The number one reason that stops people from getting what they want in life is a lack of focus. The people who know, and focus on what they want, prosper. Reading this book will increase your self-awareness, people skills, and ability to deal with your environment.

The purpose of this book is to empower the reader with the power principles that have enabled the author to go from a G.E.D. to a Ph.D. The same success principles that have empowered people like Oprah Winfrey, President Barack Obama, Michael Jordan, Joel Osteen, Albert Einstein, and countless others to reach their highest goals in life. Reading and applying the principals shared in this book will empower you to fulfill your divine birthright and destiny to lead a healthy, abundant, and prosperous life.

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Atlantic • The Huffington Post • Men’s Journal • MSN (U.K.) • Kirkus Reviews • Publishers Weekly #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION AWARD FOR WRITING AND LITERATURE Every year, the average American eats thirty-three pounds of cheese and seventy pounds of sugar. Every day, we ingest 8,500 milligrams of salt, double the recommended amount, almost none of which comes from the shakers on our table. It comes from processed food, an industry that hauls in $1 trillion in annual sales. In Salt Sugar Fat, Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative reporter Michael Moss shows how we ended up here. Featuring examples from Kraft, Coca-Cola, Lunchables, Frito-Lay, Nestlé, Oreos, Capri Sun, and many more, Moss’s explosive, empowering narrative is grounded in meticulous, eye-opening research. He takes us into labs where scientists calculate the “bliss point” of sugary beverages, unearths marketing techniques taken straight from tobacco company playbooks, and talks to concerned insiders who make startling confessions. Just as millions of “heavy users” are addicted to salt, sugar, and fat, so too are the companies that peddle them. You will never look at a nutrition label the same way again. Praise for Salt Sugar Fat “[Michael] Moss has written a Fast Food Nation for the processed food industry. Burrowing deep inside the big food manufacturers, he discovered how junk food is formulated to make us eat more of it and, he argues persuasively, actually to addict us.”—Michael Pollan “If you had any doubt as to the food industry’s complicity in our obesity epidemic, it will evaporate when you read this book.”—The Washington Post “Vital reading for the discerning food consumer.”—The Wall Street Journal “The chilling story of how the food giants have seduced everyone in this country . . . Michael Moss understands a vital and terrifying truth: that we are not just eating fast food when we succumb to the siren song of sugar, fat, and salt. We are fundamentally changing our lives—and the world around us.”—Alice Waters “Propulsively written [and] persuasively argued . . . an exactingly researched, deeply reported work of advocacy journalism.”—The Boston Globe “A remarkable accomplishment.”—The New York Times Book Review

Why the Book I began teaching in 1990 as a substitute...the money wasn''t great, so my driving force suggested I get a second job...I applied at a local Walmart Super Center and was hired in October of 1992. (I still work for them on a part-time basis, which means I have no life whatsoever) . Over the years, there have been so many stories-unbelievable, amusing, whatever. Friends would tell me to write a book about teaching, Walmart, General Dynamics (Electric Boat Division), and my year in Vietnam... I''m thinking..."Who really cares? Who would read it? Will an agent/publisher approve or will I become familiar with the word ''rejection?'' I''m just an average guy." Well, it''s time for the law of averages...Enjoy! Michael Moss It''s Only Paper Many customers request cash back when they use a debit card. If they request $100.00, I ask them if they want 20s or a hundred dollar bill. If they say they want a big bill, depending on their mood, I might remind them that they only come in one size. About Michael Moss Biographical Info- He was born and raised in New London, Connecticut. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English at now defunct Windham College in Putney, Vermont, where he was mentored by the wrestling coach and author, John Irving. He began teaching in Florida and currently lives with his wife, Janette, in Henderson, Nevada. I met Janette in Fort Lauderdale in March of 1980... Isn''t it coincidental that the Yankees just happened to conduct Spring Training there She took a day off so she could spend it with me on my birthday...so what did I do We''re sitting poolside at the hotel, where a lot of the Yankees stayed...I excused myself to get my camera and photo album and spent some time talking with Graig Nettles and Ron Guidry... Lou Piniella walked by and accidentally touched her foot. I told her she was not showering for a few days. Somehow, she STILL married me a few months later on the Fourth of July. There is a picture on a table as you enter our house...it''s Janette with Yankee owner George Steinbrenner...many people think he''s her father...that would''ve been interesting.

My goal is to help you understand how to make your faith work for you and overcome fear which is negative faith expectation. We will explore the difference between positive and negative faith (fear) because it is helpful to know that your faith works both ways (positive & negative). Reading and applying the principals shared in this book will empower and enable you to fulfill your divine birthright and destiny to lead a healthy, abundant, and prosperous life.