Best Selling Books by Michael Ross

In 1982, a twenty-something named Michael Ross left home to backpack across Europe. Little did he know that his vacation would set in motion a chain of events that would hurl him into a career where the bosses are seasoned spies, and the work is tracking the world’s most dangerous terrorists. The Volunteer is a fast-paced memoir that provides insight into our world, both pre- and post-9/11, told by a man on the front lines in the war against terror.

We all yearn for something more. We want our lives to count, to have meaning and purpose; to make a difference for the Kingdom of God. So what''s holding us back? We can fulfill what burns in our hearts. We can stop going through the motions and start living the radical, thriving life God has in mind for every man, woman, and child. The journey begins when we set our eyes on Jesus Christ--and study His life, His passion, His ministry. This life-changing devotional recreates the high drama of Jesus'' world--from His humble birth to His ultimate sacrifice.

This is a guide meant to help those industrious individuals who just don''t know what they want to do when faced with forced job change, or who have chosen to go in a different direction in their vocational life, and don''t know how to begin. You will gain a new found connection with yourself that will help you be more in touch with your inner processes, and increase your confidence and capabilities to determine any new path you choose in your life. The aim here is to provide some methods and raise some questions that can quickly get you moving in a new direction whether you''re experiencing a career crisis or thinking of a change for your own personal and professional development.

In the wake of the collapse of the Soviet bloc, it is timely to ask what continuing role, if any, the concept of sovereignty can and should play in the emerging &"new world order.&" The aim of Law, Power, and the Sovereign State is both to counter the argument that the end of the sovereign state is close at hand and to bring scholarship on sovereignty into the post-Cold War era. The study assesses sovereignty as status and as power and examines the issue of what precisely constitutes a sovereign state. In determining how a political entity gains sovereignty, the authors introduce the requirements of de facto independence and de jure independence and explore the ambiguities inherent in each. They also examine the political process by which the international community formally confers sovereign status. Fowler and Bunck trace the continuing tension of the &"chunk and basket&" theories of sovereignty through the history of international sovereignty disputes and conclude by considering the usefulness of sovereignty as a concept in the future study and conduct of international affairs. They find that, despite frequent predictions of its imminent demise, the concept of sovereignty is alive and well as the twentieth century draws to a close.

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Guys. Girls. They''re everywhere! You go to school with them, work with them, live near them, and you''re definitely interested in getting to know some of them. But the question is, can teenagers remain pure in today''s mixed-up, sex-crazed climate? The answer is yes! Christian guys and girls just like you share their secrets to dating, relating. . .and waiting! This book is packed with great advice—everything from can''t-miss communication tips to the Bible''s candid answers about lust, love, romance, and purity.

A Bible subject concordance that lists scripture references into subjects and also provides the necessary word definitions used in the references. It is very time-saving and convenient to use by not having to search and locate each reference for each subject.

In a South Florida stem cell research lab, a resourceful scientist named Trent Pennington, accidentally unlocks an old genetic mystery. A subsequent family vacation turns into a nightmare. Simultaneously, on the other side of the globe, two Siberian brothers are working on their own mystery. It involves an object from antiquity. With little to go on, the two seek outside help at their own peril. A ruthless, clandestine Russian organization learns of these discoveries and is determined to obtain them at any cost. Vicious assassins are dispatched to recover a priceless treasure. The thrilling chase around the globe will change the lives of those involved forever and perhaps society as we know it. A great secret will be exposed. Some will survive the experience, if theyre lucky.

Sports Devotions to Help Your Child Win in Life From the father-and-son team of Michael and Christopher Ross comes this unique devotional combining your kid''s love of sports with faith and life lessons to encourage growth. Your child will be inspired by tons of pro tips from sports superstars, including Tim Tebow, Stephen Curry, Allyson Felix, and many more. These forty devotions feature stories from 15-year-old Christopher''s world, plus kid-relevant teachings that bring Bible verses to life. Your kid will get the game plan for making good decisions in three key areas: With the Team—learning godly sportsmanshipAt School—having A+ encounters with teachers and friendsWith Family—scoring big with parents and siblings A Kid''s Game Plan for Great Choices will help your child see the connection between the things they love and the One who loves them.

"Featuring real-life questions from teen boys, this book equips parents with insight into their sons'' hearts and minds and offers biblical strategies for guiding the adolescent into manhood"--Provided by publisher.

Bribes, Bullets, and Intimidation is the first book to examine drug trafficking through Central America and the efforts of foreign and domestic law enforcement officials to counter it. Drawing on interviews, legal cases, and an array of Central American sources, Julie Bunck and Michael Fowler track the changing routes, methods, and networks involved, while comparing the evolution and consequences of the drug trade through Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Panama over a span of more than three decades. Bunck and Fowler argue that while certain similar factors have been present in each of the Central American states, the distinctions among these countries have been equally important in determining the speed with which extensive drug trafficking has taken hold, the manner in which it has evolved, the amounts of different drugs that have been transshipped, and the effectiveness of antidrug efforts.

Back to the Bible Leaders Reveal a Proven Strategy for Overcoming Temptation Many Christians are feeling guilty, discouraged, and even hopeless. Their faith means a lot to them, but they repeatedly succumb to temptation. Building on the message of Unstuck, Cole and Ross give readers a path to break free from what holds them back, make lasting changes, and win the age-old battle with temptation. This book is part of a strategic ministry plan developed by Back to the Bible. Through multimedia products and services, the ministry walks alongside individuals and churches, helping Christ-followers live the life God wants them to have.

A devotional for teens to help them know who they are, what they believe, how to grow spiritually, and how to set goals.

The first edition of Getting Great Guitar Sounds has helped thousands of guitarists get a basic handle on shaping their sound. This second edition had been expanded to cover modern multi-effectors, amp simulators, and advanced effect rigs in the same easy-to-understand language. To make getting started even simpler, Ross now lists his favorite effects and tells why they will provide most of the sounds guitarists will need.

As a leader in your organization, you will be very familiar with your organization’s key financial statements and monthly management reports. You may have spent countless hours discussing budgets and expenditures. But how much time have you spent reflecting on the fact that these revenues are generated by actual customers—the people who pull out their wallets and pay for your products and services? In The Customer-Base Audit: The First Step on the Journey to Customer Centricity, experts Peter Fader, Bruce Hardie, and Michael Ross start you on the path toward really getting to understand your customers’ buying behavior as well as the health of your overall customer base. A customer-base audit is a systematic review of the buying behavior of a firm’s customers using data captured by its transaction systems. It will help you answer questions such as: -- How healthy is your customer base? How realistic are your growth objectives? -- How do your customers differ in terms of their behavior and value? -- How has the quality of your customers changed over time? -- What changes in customer behavior lie behind period-to-period changes in firm performance? -- What is important to your high-value customers? Which products help you acquire and retain your best customers? Fader, Hardie, and Ross present five “lenses” through which an executive can address questions like those above. The answers are often lurking in various parts of the organization, but it is rare to find all the relevant analyses in one place, let alone performed on a regular basis (as an audit should be). Yet without such a basic, systematic understanding of the foundations of the firm’s primary source of cash flow, how can executives make informed decisions? Fader, a Wharton professor, is the author of Customer Centricity and coauthor of The Customer Centricity Playbook, both of which have helped businesses radically rethink how they relate to customers. In this first step of the journey, Fader, Hardie, and Ross assist leaders in gaining a fundamental understanding of their customers’ buying behavior—and thus their company as a whole.

Last night I tried not to be shy, just as an experiment for one night - and with catastrophic results. 17 year old Callum is proud to be shy and he thinks you should be too, because what this noisy, crazy world needs right now is a bit more self-restraint. The Shy Manifesto is a bittersweet coming-of-age comedy drama about a shy boy who is fed up of constantly being told to come out of his shell. Tonight he is to address an audience of radical shy comrades and incite the meek to finally rise up and inherit the earth. But memories of the previous night''s drunken escapades at a classmate''s end-of-term party keep intruding, and threaten to upend the fragile identity he has created for himself. Callum delivers his manifesto, exploring adolescence, isolation, self-loathing and sexuality. His irreverent lightness of touch, and multi- rolling as the other characters in his story endear him to the audience, encouraging us that we, too, can be proud to be shy. The Shy Manifesto is a solo piece that takes the experience of being shy as its central subject- something which has rarely been explored in drama, and yet which touches on many audience members lives.

Responding to the demands of the Framework for Teaching English, Years 7-9, within the context of the revised National Curriculum, the Level Best series offers a carefully structured and motivating approach to English for 11 to 14 year-olds. Making clear the purpose and structure of each unit and the skills being developed, the books offer opening questions for discussion in small groups and provide opportunities throughout to learn in a variety of ways. Encouraging students throughout to examine and explain how they reached their conclusions, the series provides plenty of support in order to increase confidence and achievement. It aims to guide students towards realistic targets by encouraging reflection on what has been learnt during the course of each unit before moving on to the next level. The Teacher Resource Books provide extensive support, including suggestions for teaching styles, model answers and photocopiable worksheets.

Back to the Bible Leaders Show Readers How to Cultivate a Thriving Walk with Christ When asked about their relationship with God, many believers say the Christian life "isn''t working" or that they want "more than an okay walk." After conducting extensive survey research on what it takes to grow spiritually, Back to the Bible leaders Cole and Ross offer solid evidence for the power of Bible engagement. But more than statistics, Unstuck gives readers a practical and proven way to encounter Scripture daily, connect with God, and revitalize an otherwise listless faith. This book is part of a strategic ministry plan developed by Back to the Bible, which has been on the air for more than 70 years. Through multimedia products and services, the ministry is walking alongside individuals and churches, helping Christ-followers tap into and live out God''s Word.

An exciting, evocative memoir of combat in North Africa, danger behind enemy lines, and two daring escapes. In this action-packed account, a Welch Regiment officer describes his remarkable Second World War experiences. These include his baptism by fire in the Western Desert against Rommel’s armor in 1942; the spontaneous help of nomad Arabs when he was on the run for ten days behind enemy lines; and his capture and life as a POW in Italy. Michael Ross and a fellow officer made the first escape from Fontanellato POW camp only to be recaptured on the Swiss border. During his second escape, Ross fought against the occupying German forces in north Italy alongside the Italian partisans, who nearly executed him initially. He avoided recapture for over a year before finally reaching Allied lines. The reader learns of the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of local Italians helping and hiding Allied soldiers. Ross’s story has a poignant conclusion as, while on the run, he fell in love with a prominent anti-fascist’s daughter whom he married after the war. Originally published as From Liguria With Love, this superbly written and updated memoir is a powerful and inspiring tribute to all those who risked their lives to help him and his comrades.

During the last decade, the Latin American and Caribbean region has experienced unprecedented natural resources abundance. This book highlights how transparency can help realize the benefits and reduce negative externalities associated with the extractive industries in the region. A central message is that high-quality and well-managed information is critical to ensure the transparent and effective governance of the sector. The insights from experiences in the region can help policymakers design and implement effective regulatory reforms and adopt international standards that contribute to this goal. This is particularly important at a time when the recent boom experienced by extractives in the region may be coming to an end.

Our words can be so cruel. Used wrongly, they can discourage people, cut open the heart and destroy someone’s self-confidence—even ignite a fire and drive crowds to violence. And once they’re spoken, they can never be recalled. Words enter our ears and burrow themselves deep into our hearts … often never to be forgotten. It’s little wonder that the Bible instructs us to control our tongues. Inspired by James 3:1-12, and filled with 40 engaging stories and dozens of relevant Scriptures, this book encourages you to use your speech positively—speaking kindness, sharing words that heal, expressing love, and praising God.

When Monday rolls around and Christian teens set foot on campus, do they leave their faith back in Sunday school—or are they the same Christ-following kids that people know (and admire) at church? Do they have the courage to “stay Christian” around peers—or do they slide toward what’s popular (risking some painful regrets)? Whether teens are looking ahead to their high school years or are somewhere in the middle, there’s a lot they can do to remain sane when everyone else has jumped off the deep end. This book is filled with advice and tips to help them stay Christian in high school.

Responding to the demands of the Framework for Teaching English, Years 7-9, within the context of the revised National Curriculum, the Level Best series offers a carefully structured and motivating approach to English for 11 to 14 year-olds. Making clear the purpose and structure of each unit and the skills being developed, the books offer opening questions for discussion in small groups and provide opportunities throughout to learn in a variety of ways. Encouraging students throughout to examine and explain how they reached their conclusions, the series provides plenty of support in order to increase confidence and achievement. It aims to guide students towards realistic targets by encouraging reflection on what has been learnt during the course of each unit before moving on to the next level. The Teacher Resource Books provide extensive support, including suggestions for teaching styles, model answers and photocopiable worksheets.

Worry and its fraternal twins anxiety and stress affect our mind, body, and spirit—and can make us miserable. In these practical pages, Dr. Arnie Cole and Michael Ross—with contributions from leading researcher Pamela Ovwigho, PhD—help readers to identify the root cause and provide easy-to-follow plans to find relief. This insightful and easy-to-read resource includes Bible-based wisdom, advice, and treatment options from psychological and medical professionals. Our bodies are not designed for a continual state of fear, worry, and anxiety, but instead for continual tranquility with short bursts of adrenaline. Seven Secrets of Worry-free Living shows how anyone can break the cycle of unnecessary suffering and find peace.