Best Selling Books by Michael Smith

Beauty: A Star-Laced Photograph is the second book in the Tripping the Light Fantastic trilogy. It covers the protagonist''s fall into a schizophrenic break following his son''s brutal death and his subsequent struggle to recover. It also encompasses his search for love in the twenty-first century and the beauty he sees in life. It asks the question, "Can a disabled man find his true love in today''s fast-paced world of greed and lust?"

Many of these revelations have been made possible only through using recently declassified British files, through privileged access to Australian secret official histories, and interviews with an unprecedented number of British, American and Australian codebreakers." "Where previous books on the subject have emphasized the role played by the Americans, The Emperor''s Codes is the first full account of the critical role played by British and Australian codebreakers. Using the memories of those at the forefront of this battle, Michael Smith reveals a gripping and previously untold story from the Second World War."--BOOK JACKET.

This history of Roman Palmyra offers an examination of how the Palmyrenes constructed and maintained a unique identity, individually and collectively, amid progressive communal changes.

How to Achieve a Perfect Score on the ASVAB Math Test? ASVAB Math Prep covers all mathematics topics that will be key to succeeding on the ASVAB math test. The step-by-step guide and hundreds of examples in this book can help you hone your math skills, boost your confidence, and be well prepared for the ASVAB test. This new ASVAB self-teaching prep book offers extensive preparation and brush-up in math for those test takers who plan to take the ASVAB High School Equivalency Test. Two ASVAB practice exams with detailed answers reflect questions and question types found on the actual test. Updated the new ASVAB prep for 2020, 2021, and beyond by top test prep experts. Inside the ASVAB math preparation, You''ll Find: Comprehensive ASVAB math review of key concepts Content 100% aligned with the latest ASVAB math exam Over 2,000 practice questions to help you master each ASVAB math topic Lots of examples with step-by-step solutions to illustrate all the ASVAB question types Each lesson is short, concise, and to the point. Focus on the most challenging part of the ASVAB math test! 2 full-length practice exams (featuring new question types) with detailed answers And much more than we can fit in this space... After completing this math preparation book, you will discover your strengths and weaknesses, a strong foundation, and gain confidence to be successful on the ASVAB test. We have helped hundreds of thousands of people pass ASVAB test and achieve their education and career goals. Get math prep for the ASVAB review that you need to ace your exam. It is an excellent investment in your future! Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.co

The astonishing story of how the British codebreakers of Bletchley Park cracked the Nazi Enigma cyphers, cutting an estimated two years off the Second World War, never ceases to amaze. No one is better placed to tell that story than Michael Smith, whose number one bestseller Station X was one of the earliest accounts. Using recently released secret files, along with personal interviews with many of the codebreakers themselves, Smith now provides the definitive account of everything that happened at Bletchley Park during the war, from breaking the German, Italian and Japanese codes to creating the world''s first electronic computer. The familiar picture of Bletchley Park is of eccentric elderly professors breaking German codes, but in fact the vast majority of people who worked at Bletchley Park were young women. For them and for the young graduates plucked from Britain''s best universities who did the bulk of the day-to-day codebreaking, this was truly the time of their lives. The Secrets of Station X tells their story in full, providing an enthralling account of one of the most remarkable British success stories of all time.

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Poems written while cruising with a companion to Cozumel, Mexico and Key West, and while visiting University of Miami on our way home.

Prepare for the PSSA Grade 3 Math test with a perfect practice book! The surest way to practice your PSSA Math test-taking skills is with simulated exams. This comprehensive practice book with 6 full length and realistic PSSA Math practice tests help you measure your exam readiness, find your weak areas, and succeed on the PSSA Math test. The detailed answers and explanations for each PSSA Math question help you master every aspect of the PSSA Math. 6 Full-length PSSA Grade 3 Math Practice Tests is a prestigious resource to help you succeed on the PSSA Math test. This perfect practice book features: Content 100% aligned with the PSSA test Six full-length PSSA Math practice tests similar to the actual test in length, format, question types, and degree of difficulty Detailed answers and explanations for the PSSA Math practice questions Written by PSSA Math top instructors and experts After completing this hands-on exercise book, you will gain confidence, strong foundation, and adequate practice to succeed on the PSSA Math test. Published By: Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

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The only prep book you will ever need to ace the ISEE Lower Level Math Test! ISEE Lower Level Math Workbook reviews all ISEE Lower Level Math topics and provides students with the confidence and math skills they need to succeed on the ISEE Lower Level Math. It is designed to address the needs of ISEE Lower Level test takers who must have a working knowledge of basic Mathematics. This comprehensive workbook with over 2,500 sample questions and 2 complete ISEE Lower Level tests can help you fully prepare for the ISEE Lower Level Math test. It provides you with an in-depth focus on the math portion of the exam, helping you master the math skills that students find the most troublesome. This is an incredibly useful tool for those who want to review all topics being covered on the ISEE Lower Level Math test. ISEE Lower Level Math Workbook contains many exciting features to help you prepare for the ISEE Lower Level Math test, including: · Content 100% aligned with the 2019-2020 ISEE Lower Level test · Provided and tested by ISEE Lower Level Math test experts · Dynamic design and easy-to-follow activities · A fun, interactive and concrete learning process · Targeted, skill-building practices · Complete coverage of all ISEE Lower Level Math topics which you will be tested · 2 full-length practice tests (featuring new question types) with detailed answers. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

The only prep book you will ever need to ace the GMAS Math Test! GMAS Math Workbook reviews all GMAS Math topics and provides students with the confidence and math skills they need to succeed on the GMAS Math. It is designed to address the needs of GMAS test takers who must have a working knowledge of basic Mathematics. This comprehensive workbook with over 2,500 sample questions and 2 complete GMAS tests can help you fully prepare for the GMAS Math test. It provides you with an in-depth focus on the math portion of the exam, helping you master the math skills that students find the most troublesome. This is an incredibly useful tool for those who want to review all topics being covered on the GMAS Math test. GMAS Math Workbook contains many exciting features to help you prepare for the GMAS Math test, including: · Content 100% aligned with the 2019-2020 GMAS test · Provided and tested by GMAS Math test experts · Dynamic design and easy-to-follow activities · A fun, interactive and concrete learning process · Targeted, skill-building practices · Complete coverage of all GMAS Math topics which you will be tested · 2 full-length practice tests (featuring new question types) with detailed answers. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

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The true story of the Holland America cruise ship Zaandam, which set sail with a deadly and little-understood stowaway—COVID-19—days before the world shut down in March 2020. This riveting narrative thriller takes readers behind the scenes with passengers and crew who were caught unprepared for the deadly ordeal that lay ahead. In early 2020, the world was on edge. An ominous virus was spreading on different continents, and no one knew what the coming weeks would bring. Far from the hot spots, the cruise ship Zaandam, owned by Holland America, was preparing to sail from Buenos Aires, Argentina, loaded with 1,200 passengers—Americans, Europeans and South Americans, plus 600 crew. Most passengers were over the age of sixty-five. There was concern about the virus on the news, and it had already killed and sickened passengers on other Holland America ships. But that was oceans away, and escaping to sea at the ends of the earth for a few weeks seemed like it might be a good option. The cruise line had said the voyage (three weeks around the South American coastline to see some of the world’s most stunning natural wonders and ancient ruins) would carry on as scheduled, with no refunds. And it would be safe. Among the travelers there is a retired American school superintendent on a dream vacation with his wife of fifty-six years, on a personal quest to see Machu Picchu. There is an Argentine psychologist taking this trip to celebrate her sixty-fourth birthday with her husband, though she finds herself fretting in her cabin on day one, trying to dismiss her fears of what she’s hearing on the news. There is an Indonesian laundry manager who''s been toiling on Holland America cruise ships for thirty years, sending his monthly paycheck to his family back home. Within days, people aboard Zaandam begin to fall sick. The world’s ports shut down. Zaandam becomes a top story on the news and is denied safe harbor everywhere. With only two doctors aboard and few medical supplies to test for or treat COVID-19, and with dwindling food and water, the ship wanders the oceans on an unthinkable journey.

Summary of Revenge of The Tipping Point Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering The introduction of Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell begins with a fictionalized virtual hearing during a pandemic, designed to explore themes of responsibility, accountability, and the manipulation of public perception. In this setting, three witnesses are called to testify about their roles in exacerbating the crisis. Witness #1, an elderly woman from a privileged background, struggles to deliver an authentic apology. Her language, particularly her use of the passive voice, such as “mistakes were made,” is critiqued as a way to obscure accountability. This rhetorical strategy highlights a central concern of the book: how power structures and individuals deflect blame and shape narratives. The narrative then shifts to Witness #2, a young corporate representative who mirrors Witness #1’s deflective language. By focusing on the use of the passive voice and other linguistic techniques, Gladwell sets the stage for his broader exploration of how language and framing can influence societal outcomes. This theme is pivotal to understanding the manipulation of public perception during crises and the ethical implications of these actions. Gladwell revisits concepts from his earlier work, The Tipping Point, including the “Law of the Few” (how influential individuals drive significant change), the “Stickiness Factor” (how memorable and impactful ideas are), and the “Power of Context” (how environments shape behavior). In contrast to the optimism of his earlier analysis, where these mechanisms were shown to drive positive change, such as reducing crime or spreading innovation, Revenge of the Tipping Point takes a more cautionary approach. Here, Gladwell examines the darker consequences of tipping points, such as their potential to be exploited for harmful purposes. The introduction outlines several key themes that the book will address, including the ethics of social engineering, the influence of environmental and contextual factors on behavior, and the unintended consequences of tipping points. Gladwell emphasizes the need to not only understand how societal shifts occur but also to scrutinize who drives these changes and to what ends. This sets the stage for the book’s diverse case studies, including the opioid crisis, the rise of bank robberies in Los Angeles, and the role of media, such as the show Will & Grace, in shifting societal norms. Through the fictional hearing, Gladwell illustrates how power and language interplay in shaping societal narratives. He critiques the use of strategic ambiguity by those in positions of influence to sidestep accountability, drawing attention to the hidden forces that drive social phenomena. By linking this narrative to the larger themes of the book, Gladwell invites readers to critically assess the mechanisms of social change and the ethical responsibilities of those who wield influence. The introduction serves as both a reflection on the insights from The Tipping Point and an expansion into a more critical exploration of its themes. It frames tipping points as dual-edged phenomena, capable of driving progress but also vulnerable to exploitation and manipulation. This nuanced perspective sets the tone for the detailed analyses and cautionary tales that follow in subsequent chapters, urging readers to approach social tipping points with both curiosity and ethical consideration.

"Smith''s history of the sensate is destined to precipitate a revolution in our understanding of the sensibilities that underpinned the mentalities of past epochs."--David Howes, author of Sensual Relations: Engaging the Senses in Culture and Social Theory "Mark M. Smith presents a far-ranging essay on the history of the senses that serves simultaneously as a good introduction to the historiography. If one feels in danger of sensory overload from this growing body of scholarship, Smith''s piece is a useful preventive."--Leigh E. Schmidt, author of Restless Souls: The Making of American Spirituality "This is a masterful overview. The history of the senses has been a frontier field for a while now. Mark Smith draws together what we know, with an impressive sensory range, and encourages further work. A really exciting survey."--Peter N. Stearns, author of American Fear: The Causes and Consequences of High Anxiety "Who would ever have guessed that a book on the history of the senses--seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling--could be informative, thought-provoking, and, at the same time, most entertaining? Ranging in both time and locale, Mark Smith''s Sensing the Past makes even the philosophy about the senses from ancient times to now both learned and exciting. This work will draw scholars into under-recognized subjects and lay readers into a world we simply but unwisely take for granted."--Bertram Wyatt-Brown, author of Southern Honor: Ethics and Behavior in the Old South "Mark M. Smith has a good record of communicating his research to a broad constituency within and beyond the academy . . . This will be required reading for anyone addressing sensory history."--Penelope Gouk, author of Music, Science and Natural Magic in Seventeenth Century England "This is a fine cultural history of the body, which takes Western and Eastern traditions and their texts quite seriously. Smith views a history of the senses not only from ''below'' but places it squarely in the historical imagination. It will be of interest to a wide range of readers."--Sander L. Gilman, author of Difference and Pathology

Irishman Francis Crozier was a major figure in the nineteenth-century polar explorations. Rejecting his privileged background, he joined the navy during the Napoleonic wars and captained the Terror in the first charting of the Antarctic. Crozier sought adventure, but it was an unrequited love that drove him back to the ice in 1845 on the fateful North West Passage expedition. The expedition never returned, becoming the biggest disaster in Polar exploration. When Captain Franklin died, Crozier took command and led the battle to survive in the Canadian Arctic, Despite the 40 ships sent to search for the crew only a few pathetic relics were found, including signs that the men had resorted to cannibalism.

A Journey through one man''s private Hell. After his son is murdered, it causes our man Michael to have a Schizophrenic break, and they are not fun, not fun at all. His fall is not a pretty thing. We follow him on his nightmare journey into hell and his acceptance of the fact that his son will never come home again.

King Arthur’s Death (commonly referred to as the Alliterative Morte Arthure) is a Middle English poem that was written in Lincolnshire at the end of the fourteenth century. A source work for Malory’s later Morte d’Arthur, it is an epic tale which documents the horrors of war, the loneliness of kingship and the terrible price paid for arrogance. This magnificent poem tells of the arrival of emissaries from Imperial Rome demanding that Arthur pays his dues as a subject. It is Arthur’s refusal to accept these demands, and the premise of foreign domination, which leads him on a quest to confront his foes and challenge them for command of his lands. Yet his venture is not without cost. His decision to leave Mordred at home to watch over his realm and guard Guinevere, his queen, proves to be a costly one. Though Arthur defeats the Romans, events in Britain draw him back where he must now face Mordred for control of his kingdom – a conflict ultimately fatal to the pair of them. Combining heroic action, probing insight into human frailty and a great attention to contemporary detail, King Arthur’s Death is not only a lesson in effective kingship, it is also an astonishing mirror on our own times, highlighting the folly of letting stubborn dogma drive political decisions.

"In this highly original study, C. Michael Smith explores the affinities and distinctions between shamanism and Jungian psychology by bringing them together in dialogue. According to Smith, shamanism is considered to be a complex of practices of magico-religious character concerned primarily with psycho-spiritual and psychosomatic healing. Smith systematically examines shamanism from a Jungian perspective, and Jungian psychology from a shamanic perspective, ultimately reflecting on the clinical and cultural implications of this study on psychotherapy and spirituality today." "Jung and Shamanism in Dialogue makes an excellent resource for psychotherapists, social workers, clergy and anyone interested in tapping into psycho-spiritual wisdom."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Captivated, melancholy and shock are emotions stirred in this remarkable global adventure. Through short vignettes, Smith narrates his personal experiences while offering glimpses of many different cultures. Readers will see budget travel in a whole new light, through the eyes of a man with a small backpack and a big curiosity. Smith''s stunning photographs and prose will make his audience laugh and be astonished about what our world is really like. Smith is a frequent lecturer on budget travel and the author of two award-winning books, World Trivia and Questions for Kids.

Frank Jackson, Philip Pettit, and Michael Smith have been at the forefront of philosophy in Australia for much of the last two decades, and their collaborative work has had widespread influence throughout the world. Mind, Morality, and Explanation collects the best of that work in a single volume, showcasing their seminal contributions to philosophical psychology, the theory of psychological and social explanation, moral theory, and moral psychology.

Cob, a structural composite of earth, water, straw, clay, and sand, has been used for centuries, in virtually all parts of the world, to create homes ranging from mud huts in Africa to lavish adobe haciendas in Latin America. This practical and inspiring hands-on guide teaches anyone to build a cob dwelling.

Originally published in 1982. This book is concerned with the new kinds of demands on our reading ability made by the work we undertake for A-level, or in college, or at university, or indeed at work. It is not a speed reading book, or a reading skills book. Anyone with a lot of reading to get through may not want to read all of it quickly. Some things can be skimmed through; others take a lot of reading. This book helps readers discriminate and gives techniques to assume responsibility for their own reading. The book takes the form of a reading workbook, and consists of a number of exercises together with an interleaving commentary, along with suggestions for further work. It can be used by the individual student, by students in groups or with a teacher, and as a sourcebook for courses in study skills.

The only prep book you will ever need to ace the PARCC Math Test! PARCC Math Workbook reviews all PARCC Math topics and provides students with the confidence and math skills they need to succeed on the PARCC Math. It is designed to address the needs of PARCC test takers who must have a working knowledge of basic Mathematics. This comprehensive workbook with over 2,500 sample questions and 2 complete PARCC tests can help you fully prepare for the PARCC Math test. It provides you with an in-depth focus on the math portion of the exam, helping you master the math skills that students find the most troublesome. This is an incredibly useful tool for those who want to review all topics being covered on the PARCC Math test. PARCC Math Workbook contains many exciting features to help you prepare for the PARCC Math test, including: · Content 100% aligned with the 2019-2020 PARCC test · Provided and tested by PARCC Math test experts · Dynamic design and easy-to-follow activities · A fun, interactive and concrete learning process · Targeted, skill-building practices · Complete coverage of all PARCC Math topics which you will be tested · 2 full-length practice tests (featuring new question types) with detailed answers. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com

As a senior, finding a safe and effective way to lose weight and feel vibrant can be challenging. Traditional exercises can be too strenuous, gyms too intimidating, and many weight loss solutions often fall short of their promises. If joint pains, lack of motivation, or overwhelming stress are obstacles in your path to fitness, you are not alone. These poses are designed not just for weight loss, but also to enhance mobility and bring back the joy of movement, all from the comfort of your chair.