Best Selling Books by Patrick Regan

Servants of Christ are in the transformation business. This kind of transformation will only happen if we refuse to be seduced by false idols like success, money, fame and security to become the church we were called to be. We need to take ownership of the problems around us and work with people who are suffering in order to find solutions and offer lasting change. In No Ceiling to Hope, Patrick travels the globe to find examples of this change: In Bolivia, he reports how Christian backing for education projects is allowing families to find a way out of poverty. In London, XLP is mentoring young people to turn aside from violence. In Los Angeles, a new future is being offered to gang girls. In high security prisons in the UK and US, the Spirit is turning lives around. In Belfast''s Shankill Road area, a group of elderly ladies is cooking meals for men who sit all day in local pubs . . . The list is extensive, and inspiring. The common element is that, in all circumstances, Christ is offering hope. Be inspired afresh that, when it comes to what Jesus can do, there really is no ceiling to hope.

Who else but members of The Red Cat Society-a group of fun-loving tabbies inspired by The Red Hat Society-knows more about motherhood? And who else could be more qualified (and more likely!) to tell it like it is? Every Mother Is a Queen Mother is The Red Cat Society''s latest book, and it''s guaranteed to have you howling at the disputable delights of motherhood. With lively humor and irresistible illustrations, Every Mother Is a Queen Mother celebrates the true heroines of modern society-women who have not only experienced motherhood but survived long enough to become "experienced mothers" (or as the book calls them, "mothers-of-a-certain-age"). Filled with clever quips and quotes, tongue-in-cheek beauty tips, and comical musings on child rearing, aging, and empty nests, this book is sure to strike a chord with every woman who has experienced the slings and arrows, sacrifices, skinned knees, and simple joys of motherhood. Whether cat lover or Red Hatter or both, every "well-red" mother will find something to laugh about in Every Mother Is a Queen Mother.

Sometimes saying the words "thank you" to someone who has said or done something nice for you just doesn''t seem to be enough. Inside these pages you''ll find Mary''s colorful artwork joined with verse that says "thanks for everything you''ve done."

''This is a brilliant, timely book for everyone - especially when life is vulnerable and volatile - and it has been written by one of the most resilient leaders I know.'' - Pete Greig, 24-7 Prayer International and Emmaus Rd Church You''ll bounce back How many of us have heard these well-meaning words when faced with mental or physical health challenges, trauma or the loss of dreams? And yet, life''s battles can leave us scarred and changed. Why would we want to go back when what we''ve been through has taught us so much? It''s time to bounce forwards instead. ''Nobody is immune from the storms of life. Patrick''s book is a lifeboat while the waves are crashing but it is much more than that: Bouncing Forwards is a guide that helps us to navigate through tricky waters so that we become better equipped for the journey of life. It''s an honest, wise and practical handbook for growing in resilience. I can''t recommend it highly enough.'' - Cathy Madavan Speaker, Writer, Broadcaster and Author of Irrepressible

Looking for laughs? Get thee to a nunnery! The Book of Bad Habits takes us behind convent walls for a hilarious look at nuns like you''ve never seen them before. Absolutely authentic, unretouched vintage photos offer glimpses of nuns at ease and in action. Wry, clever captions complete this unholy alliance of words and pictures. Not to worry, Mother Superior--it''s all harmless fun. After all, all pray and no play makes for a very dull day. Nuns with guns! Nuns with pool cues! Nuns with cigarettes, footballs, fire hoses, and flying fists! Holy Mother! Have these sisters lost their religion? Hell, no . . . they''re just nuns having fun, and this book catches them in the act. At risk of attracting a lightning bolt from the blue, author Patrick Regan has rifled through the Vatican''s photo files and unearthed an eye-opening array of candid snaps of holy sisters doing some rather un-nunlike things. Paired with irreverent (to say the least) text, this book is guaranteed to induce church giggles of the highest order.

A collection of photographs of theme-related Boyds Collection plush bears, with accompanying thoughts dedicated to mothers.

Snips and snails and puppy dog tails& that s how the old nursery rhyme goes, but parents know that a baby boy is made of so much more. In this companion book to Sugar & Spice, illustrator Becky Kelly and writer Patrick Regan have once again teamed up to create a perfect gift for new parents" but this time it s all about the boys. Spirited and sprightly, the extraordinary illustrations and charming text capture all the boisterous joy that bouncing baby boys bring into the world.

There''s wonder and magic in Christmas, and this little book from illustrator Becky Kelly captures it perfectly. And Then In A Twinkling offers both a celebration of the season and a gentle reminder to keep the true spirit of Christmas in our hearts. Becky''s ethereal and radiant watercolors illustrate an upbeat and inspiring message written in rhyming verse, like: "Don''t miss the wonder, while lost in to-dos, because, in a twinkling...this day will be through." This beautiful little book is sure to be a holiday favorite for years to come. Author''s web site: www.beckykelly.com/

Syndicated journalist Georgie Anne Geyer calls on her nearly forty years of experience covering Latin America to create an extraordinary biography that reveals the untold story of Fidel Castro, revolutionary and demagogue. Based on hundreds of interviews and unique sources-including four extensive personal interviews with Castro-Guerilla Prince is an intimate and revealing portrait, charged with all the electricity of the charismatic leader.In this updated edition, Ms. Geyer presents new insights and addresses the changes since the 1991 release of Guerilla Prince in hardcover-the collapse of the Soviet Union, the internal unrest, and the growing anticipation of a post-Castro Cuba.

MCTS 70-680: Microsoft Windows 7, Configuring is the perfect study guide to help you pass Microsoft’s MCTS 70-680 exam. It provides coverage and practice questions for every exam topic. The book contains an extensive set of preparation tools, such as quizzes, Exam Alerts, and a practice exam, while the CD provides real-time practice and feedback with two complete sample exams. Covers the critical information you’ll need to know to score higher on your MCTS 70-680 exam! . Understand how Windows 7 differs from previous versions . Install, upgrade, and migrate to Windows 7 . Configure basic and advanced Windows networking . Enforce security with Windows Firewall and Windows Defender . Administer users, systems, disks, and printers . Manage and safely share files and folders . Work with Windows applications and Internet Explorer 8 . Support mobile computers . Remotely manage Windows systems . Optimize Windows 7 system performance . Efficiently back up systems and reliably recover them CD FEATURES 2 complete sample exams The test engine gives you an effective tool to assess your readiness for the exam . Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers . Multiple test modes . Random questions and order of answers . Coverage of each MCTS 70-680 exam objective

"The obstacle is the path." "Live the life in front of you." "Be Still. Stay Chill." What better creature to teach us to live in the moment and be flexible and chill out (so we won''t flip out!) than the biped birds at the bottom of the earth? Penguins are intuitive, practical, and cooperative; they naturally know the art of keeping chill. Jonathan Chester''s renowned penguin photography whimsically illustrates the sage Zen wisdom presented here in every enlightened spread. With their preternatural composure, it’s easy to imagine penguins as little Zen masters. They are patient, tolerant, aware of their surroundings, and live in the moment…all tenets of the Zen philosophy. A penguin’s life is not an easy life, and yet the Zen masters of the Antarctic waddle on. What can they teach us? As this little book shows, quite a lot actually. "To endow animals with human emotions has long been a scientific taboo. But if we do not, we risk missing something fundamental, about both animals and us."—Frans de Waal

The scruffy dog''s head loom''s larger than ever, while the sophisticated feline looks typically disdainful. The horse''s nose is longer than a furlong and our duck''s bill could rival that of the Defense Department. These ferociously funny photos are only part of the charm of this new book from Blue Moon Licensing. Where''s the Cake? offers a humorously exaggerated look at a perennial favorite topic. Where''s the Cake? takes aim at the funny bone in a sweetly, sly way. "Try to control your excitement," a basset hound seems to intone as he stoically stares at the camera. "Focus on the upside," suggests a cinnamon-colored dog with enormous blue eyes. "Now, where''s the cake?" asks a black-and-white cat as she forthrightly licks her chops. These adorable photographs nearly jump off the page as they offer birthday wishes, in their own special way. This clever book is sure to appeal to a gift-buying audience that''s hungry for a whimsical, unique way to say they care.

Model, actress, socialite, home-movie enthusiast, reality TV sensation and, oh yes, heir to the Hilton hotel fortune, Paris Hilton does it all, has it all, and occasionally shows it all. The perfect celebrity for this vacuous age, young Ms. Hilton is most famous for, well, simply being famous. In the past year, Paris has maintained her A-list celebrity status by starring in a B-grade, common-folk-mocking reality show, The Simple Life, and by directing, choreographing, and starring in an X-rated video widely distributed over the Internet. Paris is definitely burning.Now you can share all the fun, fashion, glitz, and glamour with Paris the Heiress: A Paris Hilton Paper Doll Book. Dress her up! Accessorize! Stage your own little tragicomedy with the up-and-coming queen of all media. Sure, Paris has done the down-on-the-farm bit, but with the outfits in this book you can really stretch her repertoire. Why not Paris as brain surgeon, biker chick, or even (quel horreur!) overweight suburban housewife? The Paris Hilton Paper Doll Book comes complete with two 10-inch-tall, perforated paper dolls and a whole closet full of outfits the living doll would not be caught dead in. Fashions come and go, but as Rick told Ilsa in Casablanca We''ll always have Paris.

Forget that overpriced greeting card! These 50 illustrated vouchers are the perfect way to celebrate the 60s. Whether given as a lump sum or doled out like Social Security, they''re sure to bring a few good laughs at the joys (and the pains) of getting older. The convenient size and perforated pages enable a gift giver to bestow birthday coupons individually by tucking them into a card, purse, or briefcase. Perfect for birthdays, and a great gift for anytime anyone is dealing with a midlife milestone!

Life''s greatest pleasures are often found in its simplest moments. Becky Kelly has a unique talen for recognizing these moments and turning them into heartwarming watercolor illustrations. This little book is a charming reminder to live life fully. Author''s web site: www.beckykelly.com/

What does it mean to be cool? The quality has always been hard to define, but easy to identify. James Dean. Miles Davis. They were cool. Joe Montana scrambling in the pocket. Steve McQueen riding a motorcycle. Very cool. To that list, you can now add another towering paragon of cool: the mighty polar bear. In Stay Cool, award-winning polar photographer Jonathan Chester and writer Patrick Regan reveal the uncanny life lessons to be learned from polar bears, those imposing but endlessly appealing kings of the Arctic. Pithy, clever, and surprisingly heartwarming, Stay Cool illustrates that these wild creatures with a strong sense of self and the ability to rely on their instincts have something useful to teach us all, making this keepsake book a great gift for people of all ages.

Have Yourself a Beary Little Christmas joins the books, toys, and accessories that have made Boyds so popular among consumers. Giving this memorable gift lets you deck the halls with Boyds bears and embrace the whimsy and magic of the season. Christmas doesn''t get warmer or fuzzier! Long known for plush animals and related accessories, Boyds Collection keepsakes are a tradition in households throughout America. Some of the sentiments in this book include: - At Christmas, everyone seems to be just a tad more merry. - Christmas is a time to embrace longtime traditions and create fun new ones. - As the big day grows closer, it gets harder and harder to think about anything else. - It seems Christmas has a magical way of bringing out the best in everyone. This year''s latest Christmas book is perfect for relatives, friends, adults, or kids from age one to 92.

Anyone who''s ever been in love knows that this supreme emotion changes everything. When love is real, it sometimes feels like gravity itself doesn''t quite apply. In To Love Is to Fly, this magical and powerful journey is told through photographer Jonathan Chester''s stunning photography of penguins, along with refreshingly heartfelt prose. To Love Is to Fly is written from a me-to-you perspective, making it a great gift for spouse, partner, or main squeeze. Highlights include an image key denoting the type of penguin, environmental features, location details, online resource links, and facts about the different species in each photo. With their upright stance and bemused expressions, penguins are the most humanlike of birds. Like us, they sacrifice for their families, are mostly monogamous, and must adapt to survive in a rapidly changing world. Also like us, it''s impossible for them to fly. But doesn''t love make anything possible?

A photographic penguin-filled ode to mom arriving just in time for Mother’s Day from the successful team who created Flipping Brilliant and other top-selling gift books. Jonathan Chester and Patrick Regan''s My Unflappable Mom is a loving tribute to “the most rare of birds—the incredible, unflappable mom.” You know the type. Band-Aids. Car pools. Freshly baked cookies. The 5th grade scale model of Mt. Vesuvius she helped sculpt out of papier-mache—complete with pyrotechnics. Chester’s striking and intimate nature photographs of tuxedoed penguins and their young beautifully illustrate Regan’s charming verse that honors those incredible, unflappable moms who nurture and instill a spirit of adventure and independence in their young. While it’s a mom’s job to be ever watchful, fiercely protective, and deeply engaged in her children’s lives, it’s also a mom’s job to let go—to send her young into the big scary world—whether that means walking away without looking back on the first day of kindergarten or nudging them gently out of the nest as young adults. In My Unflappable Mom, Chester and Regan celebrate the relationship between mother and child while praising mom for being the rare bird that she is—and that’s definitely something to flap about.

Nothing says "I love you" better than one of the 250 cuddly teddy bears in the award-winning Boyds collection.I Love You Beary Muchis your favorite pair of slippers and a cup of hot chocolate in book form! It offers a furry, friendly smile that will soften the staunchest curmudgeon and enchant the dearest friend.As the foremost authority on teddy bears, Boyds offers the perfect gift book to say "I love you."I Love You Beary Muchis perfect for Valentine''s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, and any day with the letter "Y" in it!In this sweet, cuddly book, each meaningful thought is paired with an adorable Boyds Collection bear. Here are just a few:* My secret love is sweeter than honey.* I love my sweetie more than ice cream-and you know that''s saying something!* Being with the amazing person makes me feel like anything is possible.I Love You Beary Muchoffers up precious sentiments with the timelessness and comfort of the famous Boyds teddy bears. It''s a unique, delightful way to show someone how much you care!

Thank You Kindly offers a splendid way to thank a special friend for all she does. Offering counsel, lending a hand, listening to secrets, and supporting your goals and dreams are all special things friends do that sometimes get overlooked. This little volume allows you the perfect opportunity to tell a friend you''re grateful too for quiet times when words are left unsaid. "I don''t know how to thank you but I''ll let this be a start and say thank you very kindly from the bottom of my heart."

Forget that overpriced greeting card! These 50 illustrated vouchers are the perfect way to honor the mother of all milestones: the big 5-0. Better than a penalty-free withdrawal, they''re sure to bring a few good laughs at the joys (and the pains) of getting older. The convenient size and perforated pages enable a gift giver to bestow birthday coupons individually by tucking them into a card, purse, or briefcase. Perfect for birthdays, and a great gift for anytime anyone is dealing with a midlife milestone!

Getting Old Sucks!... But It Beats the Alternative! is the coupon books for those not afraid to complain about their age, but not afraid to laugh about it! We could all use a little break as we get older, and these coupons can be redeemed for a guilt-free nap, the right to not act your age, one-time use of the phrase, "Back in my day . . . ," permission to conceal "six-pack abs" with protective layer of organic "padding," and more. The convenient size and perforated pages also enable a gift giver to bestow birthday coupons individually by tucking them into a card, purse, or briefcase. Perfect for birthdays, and a great gift for anyone experiencing a midlife milestone!

MCTS Exam Cram Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring Exam 70-643 Patrick Regan Covers the critical information you’ll need to know to score higher on Exam 70-643! Administer Windows Server 2008 and Core Server using the Control Panel, Computer Management Console, Server Management Console, and other system tools Install roles and features in Windows Server 2008 Use Windows Deployment Services to centrally manage the entire deployment process in any Windows environment Implement secure, reliable infrastructure for deploying websites and services Efficiently configure and manage disks, volumes, partitions, and server clusters Ensure high availability in production environments Configure Terminal Services RemoteApp, Gateway, load balancing, resources, licensing, client connections, and server options Configure Windows Media Server and Digital Rights Management to deliver audio and video content Deploy virtual machines using Hyper-V and Microsoft’s other virtualization solutions Run Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services to provide effective collaboration WRITTEN BY A LEADING EXPERT: Patrick Regan, MCSE, MCSA, MCITP, MCT, A+, Network+, Server+, Linux+, Security+, CTT+, CCNA, CNE, has been a PC technician and network administrator/ engineer for 13 years. Regan has conducted formal and informal training as an IT administrator at Heald Colleges and a product support engineer for Intel. He has received Heald Colleges’ Teacher of the Year award and several awards from Intel. He is currently a senior network engineer at Pacific Coast Companies, where he supports 160 servers and 70 sites. Regan is the author of several books, including MCTS 70-620 Exam Cram: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuring; IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Labs and Study Guide, Third Edition; and Troubleshooting the PC with A+ Preparation, Third Edition.

Award-winning nature photographer Chester captures the essence of the Antarctic''s most popular residents to illustrate the similarities between penguins'' lives and and those of people.

The perfect gift for the new father, A Little Book for Dad offers a hip young look with original art by Peter Horjus.

Andrews McMeel gift books come in all shapes and sizes and are designed to please. With colorful art, best-selling authors, and charming titles, you are sure to find something special for all of your accounts.

Jonathan Chester and Patrick Regan''s My Unflappable Mum is a loving tribute to “the most rare of birds—the incredible, unflappable mum.” You know the type. Band-Aids. Car pools. Freshly baked cookies. The 5th grade scale model of Mt. Vesuvius she helped sculpt out of papier-mache—complete with pyrotechnics. Chester’s striking and intimate nature photographs of tuxedoed penguins and their young beautifully illustrate Regan’s charming verse that honors those incredible, unflappable mums who nurture and instill a spirit of adventure and independence in their young. While it’s a mum’s job to be ever watchful, fiercely protective, and deeply engaged in her children’s lives, it’s also a mum’s job to let go—to send her young into the big scary world—whether that means walking away without looking back on the first day of kindergarten or nudging them gently out of the nest as young adults. In My Unflappable Mum, Chester and Regan celebrate the relationship between mother and child while praising mum for being the rare bird that she is—and that’s definitely something to flap about.

Covers the critical information you need to know to score higher on your 70-642 Exam! Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and services Work efficiently with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Manage advanced server features such as Server Core and Hyper-V Configure routing, including RIP and OSPF-based routing Secure networks with firewalls, policies, IPSec, authentication, Network Access Protection, and the Baseline Security Analyzer Configure DNS servers, zones, records, replication, and client computer name resolution Manage remote access, from NAT and VPNs to RRAS and RADIUS services Implement secure wireless access using SSID, WEP, WPA, WPA2, and group policies Configure file and print services, including disk quotas, DFS, and EFS Establish efficient automated backups and manage restores Monitor network performance and events Streamline updates with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

Commemorate the specific milestone of going over the hill with over 50 hilarious coupons in Age is Irrelevant (Until You Hit 40!). Turning the big 4-0 can be stressful, and what better stress-release than a night of guilt-free snoring? Coupons entitle the bearer to have his or her I.D. checked when buying liquor, to borrow the reading glasses of an older or less vain acquaintance, to wear comfortable shoes for one day (fashion be damned), to permanently re-calibrate his or her "target weight," and much more. The convenient size and perforated pages also enable a gift giver to bestow birthday coupons individually by tucking them into a card, purse, or briefcase. Perfect for birthdays, and a great gift for anytime anyone is dealing with the midlife milestone!

AWARD: CRT Christian Life Book of the Year 2024! You probably don''t need to be told that the demands of modern living are taking their toll on our wellbeing. You likely feel it. And yet, some of us feel as though we''re the only ones who are weary, overwhelmed or anxious so we don''t talk about it and try and pretend that it''s not happening. The truth is that we''re far from alone; we all have days where life feels too much, and we''ve all had times when we''re desperate to know that brighter days are ahead. Packed-full of practical tips alongside stories of struggle and strength, Brighter Days is for all of us who want tools to invest in our emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health so we can look forward to a healthier and more hopeful future.

Covers the critical information you’ll need to know to score higher on your 70-290 exam! Set up and maintain Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Use the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) Intelligently select the appropriate disk storage technology when deciding between basic versus dynamic disks and between MBR versus GPT disks Take advantage of command-line tools such as DSADD, DSGET, DSMOD, DSMOVE, DSQUERY, and DSRM Discover the enhanced functionality of Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 3.0 under the R2 edition of Windows Server 2003 Harness the power of the increased security that Service Pack 1 (SP1) offers, such as the Security Configuration Wizard (SCW) and Access-based Enumeration filtering of network files and folders Perform bulk imports and exports of Active Directory user accounts using the CSVDE and LDIFDE command-line utilities Manage Windows Firewall settings under SP1 and R2 Configure shadow copies of shared folders so that users can easily retrieve previous versions of data files on their own

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This book argues that the militarization of a society is a process, a sociological phenomenon, that has a life of its own and that feeds upon itself.