Best Selling Books by Michael Johnston

Abraham Lincoln was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. Lincoln led the United States through its Civil War-its bloodiest war and perhaps its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis. In doing so, he preserved the Union, abolished slavery, strengthened the federal government, and modernized the economy. Born in Hodgenville, Kentucky, Lincoln grew up on the western frontier in Kentucky and Indiana. Largely self-educated, he became a lawyer in Illinois, a Whig Party leader, and was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives, in which he served for eight years. Elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1846, Lincoln promoted rapid modernization of the economy through banks, tariffs, and railroads. Because he had originally agreed not to run for a second term in Congress, and because his opposition to the Mexican-American War was unpopular among Illinois voters, Lincoln returned to Springfield and resumed his successful law practice. Reentering politics in 1854, he became a leader in building the new Republican Party, which had a statewide majority in Illinois. In 1858, while taking part in a series of highly publicized debates with his opponent and rival, Democrat Stephen A. Douglas, Lincoln spoke out against the expansion of slavery, but lost the U.S. Senate race to Douglas. In 1860, Lincoln secured the Republican Party presidential nomination as a moderate from a swing state. Though he gained very little support in the slaveholding states of the South, he swept the North and was elected president in 1860. Lincoln's victory prompted seven southern slave states to form the Confederate States of America before he moved into the White House - no compromise or reconciliation was found regarding slavery and secession. Subsequently, on April 12, 1861, a Confederate attack on Fort Sumter inspired the North to enthusiastically rally behind the Union. As the leader of the moderate faction of the Republican Party, Lincoln confronted Radical Republicans, who demanded harsher treatment of the South, War Democrats, who called for more compromise, anti-war Democrats (called Copperheads), who despised him, and irreconcilable secessionists, who plotted his assassination. Politically, Lincoln fought back by pitting his opponents against each other, by carefully planned political patronage, and by appealing to the American people with his powers of oratory. His Gettysburg Address became an iconic endorsement of the principles of nationalism, republicanism, equal rights, liberty, and democracy. Lincoln initially concentrated on the military and political dimensions of the war. His primary goal was to reunite the nation. He suspended habeas corpus, leading to the controversial ex parte Merryman decision, and he averted potential British intervention in the war by defusing the Trent Affair in late 1861. Lincoln closely supervised the war effort, especially the selection of top generals, including his most successful general, Ulysses S. Grant. He also made major decisions on Union war strategy, including a naval blockade that shut down the South's normal trade, moves to take control of Kentucky and Tennessee, and using gunboats to gain control of the southern river system. Lincoln tried repeatedly to capture the Confederate capital at Richmond; each time a general failed, Lincoln substituted another, until finally Grant succeeded. As the war progressed, his complex moves toward ending slavery included the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863; Lincoln used the U.S. Army to protect escaped slaves, encouraged the border states to outlaw slavery, and pushed through Congress the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which permanently outlawed slavery.

It might be difficult to pinpoint exactly what it is about a person that attracts us. Frequently, the "magic spark" is the result of many qualities coming together. According to common belief, men are attracted to "damsels in distress," or women who need a man's help, however, this is untrue for emotionally stable males. The reality is that a woman's confidence is one of her most beautiful qualities. A Phoenix Matchmaker, speaks to men about their dating preferences, what draws them, and what motivates them to commit to a committed long-term relationship. I always ask my male how they felt about the date after each match. The author Michael Johnston. See fact why most Ladies loss their value in a relationship while those that are still single. Been a bitch is not a bad as the world see it. Michael Johnston reveal facts to aid you become a better bitch. Get a copy of the book and know secret to become an alpha female.

At the end of 'Brideshead Revisited', where was Charles Ryder going and what happened next? 'Brideshead Regained', the unauthorised 'sequel' gives us some answers. Opening in 1945 at the funeral of Nanny Hawkins, which brings the characters together, this event triggers Ryder's dramatic account of the intervening years. Appointed a War Artist, he is sent to North Africa to paint Allied war leaders including de Gaulle and Eisenhower. On a painting excursion with Churchill he rediscovers Sebastian -- almost too late. Invading Europe armed with a sketchbook, he witnesses the horrors of Belsen and saves the life of a friend. His artistic reputation rises as his personal life and health collapse. The book ends on a moment of high and very human drama. Written with polished style, accomplished characterisation, very English humour and a compelling plot, Michael Johnston moves the Brideshead story on and leaves the reader hoping for even more.

Should I stay married for the sake of my children? Does this classify as abuse? Why am I so unhappy? What does a good marriage even look like? Whenever you're prepared for honest solutions to these and similar questions, The D term explains you how to dig deep and discover them-and then go ahead into a better, happier future. From the host of the critically successful The Divorce Survival Guide Podcasts comes a book that delivers the clarity, calm, and answers women need to make educated choices about their marriages, break toxic behaviors, and establish the life they truly desire. Every year, nearly to a million women battle to decide wether to divorce their spouses. Some are in marriages that appear to be unsalvageable, yet we're scared that divorce would affect their kids. Others feel guilt-ridden and puzzled over their dissatisfaction with a partner who seems, to the outer world at least, to be absolutely fine. And there was are those between, who are restless and aware of issues which could be either insurmountable or fixable, with no notion how to determine the difference. The D term is the comprehensive yet approachable guide to anyone who want to take ownership of their lives, through ending or rebuilding their marriage. Written in Michael Johnston's typical straight-talking, motivating style, The D term is more than a practical handbook for individuals facing divorce. It also illustrates how cultural and societal pressures negatively affect the way we interact and demands, stacking the odds towards women. And it gives a framework for competent decision-making and permanent growth and change-whether readers decide to stay in the relationship or leave it.

The addition of the opacifier, tin oxide, to feldspathic porcelain causes an increase in the scattering throughout the visible spectrum. Increasing the scattering of a porcelain decreased its translucency and increased its brightness. For colored porcelains, the saturation of the color is also substantially decreased. These effects are more pronounced at low concentration of opacifier.

The art of cheesemaking is a time-honored tradition that is far less complicated than one might think. If you are a cheese connoisseur, knowing how to make your own at home can unlock a world of unpasteurized possibilities. For the beginner cheesemaker, it's best to start with a soft cheese like Chevre or Mozzarella, which require fewer steps and minimal aging. Once you have mastered the basics, the combinations are endless. The basics of cheesemaking have been the same since the process began.. get a copy of the book to know more details.. and gain the best skill within a short time