Most Popular Books by Michael Ross

More devastating than budget deficits and economic downturns, the Character Deficit has chipped away at our country, one individual at a time. Join Michael B. Ross as he explores the fascinating and frightening effects of the Character Deficit and empowers you to overcome the Character Deficit in your world.

Leaving Home to Find Home is an autobiographical story of a one Marine’s journey from not passing high school to becoming a successful professional in the United States military. Raised by a single mother, two brothers leave home and enlist in to the United States Marine Corps. After a rough start, the brothers go on to excel above their peers. One is sent to Iraq twice and is injured in combat while the other goes on to guard U.S. Embassies abroad. With both of her children gone for over four years, their mother is forced into her own enlistment of worry and anxiety. When both brothers leave the Marine Corps, the failing economy in their home state forces them to move and one brother ends up in Iraq as a contractor. This is their story of success, humor, tragedy, adventure and love.

[It s] James Bond in a T-shirt and slippers . . . a page-turner, filled with well-observed, convincing detail. George Jonas, bestselling author of Vengeance (the book that inspired the film...

Improve Your Game, Build Your Faith Decisions, decisions. In both the virtual world and the real world, you have to make a bunch of choices. Mess up in the virtual world of Minecraft and you can always start over. But in the real world, where the decisions you make have real consequences, both good and bad, it''s not that simple. Where can you go for help? Is there a gamer''s guide for living? Yes, it''s called the Bible—and God created it to help you win! Join gamer Dragee90 as he shares daily devotions packed with secrets to success in two key areas of your life: Gameplay—Learn A-to-Z tips and tricks for virtual world-building and secrets and online survival in the game of Minecraft. Real Life—Dragee90 reveals some of his own daily struggles and gives you powerful Scripture verses from the Bible you can use to overcome life''s biggest obstacles. Building faith block by block is easy when you start with the right foundation!

Improve your memory, sharpen your mind, and change your life—at any age! As we age, our memories become unreliable; we misplace things and forget details. In Ultimate Memory Magic, memory expert Jim Karol shows that these side effects of aging are not inevitable. His memory-boosting system, called “Cogmental Intelligence,” goes beyond preserving mental acuity and actually enhances memory and mental function through lifestyle changes and mental exercises. Concentration, alertness, and focus can all be strengthened—by anyone, at any age. Karol’s cutting-edge program will show readers how to: - Sharpen their thinking and regain their mental edge - Live healthier, mentally and physically - Clear away negativity and stress - Become more creative and innovative A former steel worker who suffered from ill health, Karol used this method to transform his own life. Now he is physically healthy and renowned for his unparalleled memory. His incredible feats of memory and mentalism have been featured on The Tonight Show, The Ellen Show, Today, and more. Karol has used his Cogmental Intelligence method with clients from professional athletes to business leaders and speaks at venues around the world, from MIT to the Pentagon. With a foreword from bestselling author and physician Daniel G. Amen, Ultimate Memory Magic will allow readers of any age to hone their minds, strengthen their memories, and transform their lives.

The Sancti Lazari Ordinis Academia Internationalis was set up with the primary objective of promoting historical academic-based research related to the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, and other Crusader and related orders of chivalry as this relates to the hierarchy, their components, their glorious traditions and ancient history, as well as their relations with the Roman Catholic Church and with other churches that profess the faith of Christ. One method of encouraging academic research is to bring together interested academics in a forum whereby research is presented and critically discussed. This volume of the Acta Historiae Sancti Lazari Ordinis is the product of one such meeting of the International Academy. The Proceedings cover a wide spectrum of subjects encompassing the millennia.

The publication includes several academic articles presented during the second International meeting of the Sancti Lazari Ordinis Academia Internationalis whose objective is to promote the historical knowledge related to the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, and other Crusader and related orders of chivalry as this relates to the hierarchy, their components, their glorious traditions and ancient history, as well as their relations with the Roman Catholic Church and with other churches that profess the faith of Christ.

If I asked you to create a list of everything in life that you love where would you place your soul? Is it at the top, bottom, somewhere in the middle or no entry at all? Do you know who you really are or how to properly use your gifts and talents? Are you going to give your soul what it craves or just choose to satisfy your natural appetite? Deep inside of you resides a person that hungers for something more than this life can ever give. Every day we make choices and today I want to extend this invitation to all of you that are currently seeking a new direction in your life. Join me as we discover the path to your purpose because your destiny isn''t lost, it''s just waiting for you to unlock the door. Make this manual your choice and allow its pages to inspire you. My book works from the premise: What the eyes see the mind considers-What the mind considers the heart accepts-What the heart accepts the body does.

Winning Your Family''s Battle Over Worry Worry Free Living explores every family''s daily battles with stress from three perspectives - how it affects our mind, body, and spirit - and gives readers easy-to-follow plans for finding relief. The authors help parents identify what''s bugging their families and how to clarify their worries, sorting them into those they can and cannot do something about. What''s more, Cole and Ross have filled various chapters with the latest Back to the Bible research findings from Pamela Ovwigho, PhD - a leading researcher with the Center for Bible Engagement. They also include some of the best insights, advice, and treatment options from a variety of medical professionals. Most importantly, they explain everything within the understanding of a Master Creator, God, who is the ultimate Counselor and Healer. Ideal for individual use and group study, this resource helps readers: 1. Uncover the most common worries and stress-points of men, women, kids, and "twenty-somethings" in our care 2. Become self-aware: evaluating the stress in our households and plotting realistic steps toward change 3. Reach out to those we love-from worried spouses and in-laws to teens and young children 4. Understand the difference between the mind (what we think) and the brain (the physical processes of chemical reactions) ... and how they contribute to worry 5. Learn to de-stress our thinking and calm down our bodies 6. Give up unhealthy religiosity-such as the false belief that "worrying is a sign that we lack faith" 7. Reject the myth that we are in control and learn to take Jesus at His word: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). In the words of Dr. Archibald Hart (one of the experts interviewed in this book), "You must come down from the ''hills'' of stress and into the ''valleys'' of rest on a daily basis." Our bodies are not designed for a continual state of fear, worry, and anxiety - but instead for continual tranquility with short bursts of adrenaline. Worry Free Living shows moms, dads, caregivers, and ministers alike how to break the cycle of unnecessary suffering and find peace in Christ.

EDITORIAL REVIEW: This book provides a guided tour in introducing optimal control theory from a practitioner''s point of view. As in the first edition, Ross takes the contrarian view that it is not necessary to prove Pontryagin''s Principle before using it. Using the same philosophy, the second edition expands the ideas over four chapters: In Chapter 1, basic principles related to problem formulation via a structured approach are introduced: What is a state variable? What is a control variable? What is state space? And so on. In Chapter 2, Pontryagin''s Principle is introduced using intuitive ideas from everyday life: Like the process of "measuring" a sandwich and how it relates to costates. A vast number of illustrations are used to explain the concepts without going into the minutia of obscure mathematics. Mnemonics are introduced to help a beginner remember the collection of conditions that constitute Pontryagin''s Principle. In Chapter 3, several examples are worked out in detail to illustrate a step-by-step process in applying Pontryagin''s Principle. Included in this example is Kalman''s linear-quadratic optimal control problem. In Chapter 4, a large number of problems from applied mathematics to management science are solved to illustrate how Pontryagin''s Principle is used across the disciplines. Included in this chapter are test problems and solutions. The style of the book is easygoing and engaging. The classical calculus of variations is an unnecessary prerequisite for understanding optimal control theory. Ross uses original references to weave an entertaining historical account of various events. Students, particularly beginners, will embark on a minimum-time trajectory to applying Pontryagin''s Principle.

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.

Available for the First Time—Three Books in One! The Customer Centricity Ebook Collection is a must-have for any business leader looking to understand and implement customer-centric strategies. This collection includes three essential books by renowned experts Peter Fader, Bruce Hardie, Michael Ross, and Sarah Toms, all of whom are leaders in the field of customer centricity. The collection includes three books in a single volume:Customer Centricity, by Peter FaderThe Customer Centricity Playbook, by Peter Fader and Sarah TomsThe Customer-Base Audit, by Peter Fader, Bruce Hardie, and Michael Ross The Customer Centricity Ebook Collection offers a comprehensive guide to understanding, implementing, and measuring the impact of customer-centric strategies.

The cities of Florence, Venice and Rome have each acquired a distinctive tradition of literary representation involving characteristic, recurrent motifs and symbolic signatures. Writing on each is examined here through the fiction and poetry of 19th- and 20th-century British and American authors.

Presents Christian perspectives on issues such as evolution/creation, abortion, and the reliability of the Bible, and suggests responses which teenagers may offer in communicating their faith.

This book, "Forstliche Mittheilungen, Volume 3 (German Edition)", by Wilhelm Heinrich Gwinner, is a replication. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.

If it''s true that we learn best by example, here are sixty extreme examples of those boldly living their faith in the world. This unique book for young adults uses the real-life stories of contemporary Christian musicians as the basis for two months of devotional reading. Featuring artists such as toby Mac, Jars of Clay, Staci Orrico, Third Day, Michael W. Smith, Nicole C. Mullen and Rebecca St. James, Faith That Breathes addresses issues relevant to daily living. Organized by weekly topics-Dreams, Transitions, Faith Foundations, and Relationships-this book stimulates a radical Christianity. . .an extreme life of service and devotion to God. . .a living faith that walks, talks, and breathes.

The first book to examine the premises and underlying assumptions of four major schools of thought on human rights. Its author demonstrates that different politicians and writers have different perspectives on human rights. Provides an illuminating account of recent American thought on the subject and a penetrating analysis of the issues involved.

Especially for teens, Communicate: Experience Him. Share Him focuses on the two-part reality of godly living--knowing Christ in a personal, intimate way, and telling others about Him by word and deed.

Michael and Tiffany Ross offer sound advice to prepare graduates to face challenges and make decisions as they enter this significant stage of life.Does MasterCard Accept Visa? will help graduates: Assess their interests, skills, and personality styleSurvive those first months at college (getting along with a roommate, finding a job on campus, take useful notes in class)Handle money wiselyWrite a great resumeAnd much more

Tjitji is a very special lullaby, showcasing our rich and diverse animals and land, helping families transition to quiet time and bedtime Tjitji - sleep is a present from a day that was gorgeous. Tjitji, meaning child in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara languages, is a beloved ABC Kids lullaby to sing your little ones to sleep. With words by Michael Ross and Zaachariaha Fielding of Electric Fields and original artwork by Lisa Kennedy, this board book is a keepsake to be treasured by families everywhere. PRAISE FOR TJITJI LULLABY: ''A lyrical storytelling beauty aligned with rich bedtime qualities of calm and serenity featuring diverse Australian wildlife ... Tjitji Lullaby is a peaceful, richly symbolic bedtime engagement; an idyllic lullaby to soothe each and every young ''child''.'' -- Books+Publishing ''the beautiful, lyrical words in this book make it the perfect finale for the bedtime read ... with images of calm, peace, tranquility and safety painted in both the words and pictures.'' -- Barbara Braxton, Teacher Librarian, The Bottom Shelf

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.