New Releases by Michael Todd

Using and first-person narration, the author draws an intimate portrait of life as black designer struggling to land a job in a very white creative industry, Michael, who possessed all the talent didn't have the connections to even land a job after applying to 128 companies. Rather get down about it he would go own to start his own agency, and that eventually won over the industry success. Like many black creatives it is a struggle finding employment in the advertising, tech, fashion, and other cool creative jobs--Michael had to navigate the maze of the creative industry strategically, which remains very prejudice to this day, ultimately overlooking the thousands of talented black creators. But Creative against All Odds provides hope and guidance for those affected by the bias system. In the end, Michael decided to use his street smarts, God-given talent and hustle to create a thriving creative business and career.

No time like the present to figure out one's future. That's a nice platitude, but what if you are a demon? And the former Queen of Hell? Pandora saved an angel, Katie, when she could have stayed in hell and all but assured Earth would fall to Moloch. But now she has a conundrum. Further complicating things, Katie is acting very out of character, and Pandora needs to help her friend find her bearings once more. Scroll back to the top and click "Read for Free" or "Buy Now," and kick back for a fun supernatural action-packed adventure that will have you yelling for the good guys and laughing at the arguments between Katie and...her. " ***** Be prepared to handle sleep deprivation." - Torn Asunder - Book 01 - Protected by the Damned. " ***** A masterfully-told tale about a group of dedicated contemporary warriors standing between humans and demons. A can't-put-down read. Characters who grow in interesting ways, and well-balanced action. Well done, and an exciting opening to a new series." - Torn Asunder - Book 01 - Protected by the Damned. " ***** Be warned...very addictive!" - Torn Asunder - Book 01 - Protected by the Damned. " ***** A story with kick-ass heroes and characters written where you feel like you are part of their crew stuck in a story that you has you entertained from page 1. Katie and team are a lot of fun to read about. Definitely a different take on Demons." Lisa M. Frett - Torn Asunder - Book 01 - Protected by the Damned. --- NOTE: This book contains cursing. Perhaps humorous cursing, but cursing nonetheless. If this offends you, I suggest you don't read this book.

Sometimes, you have to let the top down and your hair fly free. Especially when you spent so much time, money and effort to buy a fake ID. T'Chezz is working on an attack, but the team doesn't know about it. After the successful fight in Los Angeles, Katie and Pandora are letting their hair down, arguing over donuts and how much Italian food to eat. Then, their investigator contact calls with alarming intel, and Katie is asked to get up close and personal with the politician to find out what he knows. The answer is something no one expected, and will change the course of Korbin's Killers forever. Scroll back to the top, and click "Read for Free" or "Buy Now" and kick back for a fun supernatural action packed adventure that will have you yelling for the good guys, and laughing at the arguments between Katie and ... her. --- NOTE: This book contains cursing. Perhaps humorous cursing, but cursing nevertheless. If this offends you, I don't suggest reading this book.

Katie Maddison never wanted to learn how to kick a demon's ass, but now that she knows how, she is going to give it her all. Now, she isn't the newbie on the team, but rather one of the teachers. She is a demon hunter, a demon fighter ... Known as one of The Damned. But to stay in control, she has to work out her truce with Pandora who is constantly testing her patience. This time, Katie's desire to help others helps her find a valuable asset. A young blacksmith whose family might have the secret to weapons that can help change the war. The only problem? The government might want what she has, if they learn about it. Before Katie can do much, the team is informed of a major operation planned for the Western United States. An incursion that even Pandora is stressed about. Join Katie and Pandora as Hell learns what they have unleashed. Scroll back to the top, and click "Read for Free" or "Buy Now" and kick back for a fun supernatural action packed adventure that will have you yelling for the good guys, and laughing at the arguments between Katie and ... her. --- NOTE: This book contains cursing. Perhaps humorous cursing, but cursing nevertheless. If this offends you, I don't suggest reading this book.

Michael Todd Landis forcefully contends that a full understanding of the Civil War and its causes is impossible without a careful examination of Northern Democrats and their proslavery sentiments and activities.

Steffen is so alive in his writing, keen with observation, both of what things actually look like, what the wind feels like, how things grow and rot, and also of character, his own, his uncles', anybody's he sees.

Brad Hoffman and Michael Todd Wilson present this workbook designed to be used by people in vocational ministry, alongside their peers, to safeguard them from burnout, moral failure and spiritual exhaustion.

I asked him, “Are you the angel of death? You must be to keep showing up at these times.” He paused and said, “Let’s just say you can think of me as an ‘Evolution Angel.’” Todd Michael was the medical director of a level-three trauma center when he had his own brush with death before being saved by the voice of an angel. In this collection of true stories from the emergency room, Dr. Michael relates his experiences with dying patients and angels that invariably attend this critical rite of passage. Eventually he began communicating with an angel who was sent to aid us in our human evolution. Evolution, as Dr. Michael describes it in The Evolution Angel, is a “quantum leap, a jump to a completely new and higher level of being.” What exactly is that higher level of being, and how do we achieve it? The Evolution Angel provides fascinating lessons, wisdom, and insight into turning our human journey into one where we can not only communicate with the spirit world but also access this otherworldly wisdom in our lives at any moment. Inspirational, poignant, and wise, The Evolution Angel is a guide for everyone who wants to learn about the purpose of our lives, how to live at the highest level, and what happens to the soul after we die.

The secret and empowering messages contained within Christ’s thirty parables—an astonishing and practical blueprint for the life you are destined for. In The Hidden Parables, Dr. Todd Michael unveils a hidden layer of meaning within the thirty enigmatic parables spoken by Christ that shows that the parables are not a random collection of stories but a unified system of knowledge. This integrated system of knowledge describes how to use the spiritual law of thought forms—of controlled intentions—to create more beneficial, more miraculous circumstances in our personal lives. The information it presents is clear and very useful. Moreover, this system bears an uncanny symmetry with many of today’s leading-edge ideas from quantum physics. In The Hidden Parables, the parables are meticulously retranslated, retaining the expressiveness of the original Greek and giving the reader a literal understanding of the words of Jesus. Those aspects of Christ’s words that are sometimes considered confounding are freshly revealed for their penetrating insights into human existence and for the hands-on methodology they provide for a greater self-understanding and for leading a more fulfilling life.

This extraordinary new understanding of the biblical parable of the loaves and fishes reveals—within the original Greek text—twelve practical methods for living a life of meaning and miracles. In this uplifting work, Dr. Todd Michael meticulously retranslates the parable of the loaves and fishes, and makes an astonishing discovery: Below the surface—deep within the subtleties of the original Greek—lies a carefully hidden layer of information. Here, the actual technique of the miracle is revealed in the form of twelve precise and realistic steps to extraordinary living. Scholarly, inspiring, and amazingly consistent with contemporary metaphysical thought, The Twelve Conditions of a Miracle is essential reading if you want to work a transformation in your own life.

Master the art of using combustionO to combine digital elements (such as a 3D Studio MAX rendering) with video footage or stills! The newest addition to our Ground Rules series, this how-to manual is one of the first resources available for computer artists and animators who want to learn how to make optimal use of combustion u a powerful Macintosh-- and Windows--based desktop solution from Discreet- that provides a unified paint, animation and 3D composition environment in which to create cutting-edge graphics and compelling visual effects. Step-by-step tutorials based on real-world applications of combustion take center stage in this book, acquainting beginning through intermediate users with 90% of the features of their combustion software while introducing professional 2D and 3D compositing and painting techniques. Fast-paced and thoroughly engaging, these tutorials provide a swift and effective means of gaining first-hand insights into the combustion interface and workflow. In addition, because the tutorials are based on real-world applications, all new skills gained as a result of working through this book are directly relevant to the needs of technically-savvy computer artists and animators working in today's highly sophisticated post-production and 3D animation environments."

Focusing on teaching new or beginning users the basics of 3D Studio MAX Release 4, this book covers topics ranging from the user interface all the way through Character Animation and Special FX. The book also features items such as Tips, Notes, and Upgraders Notes for users to get more information about MAX. All the tutorials in the book can be found on the accompanying CD-ROM in an AVI format, so not only do you read about the exercises, you can see how they are actually created.

L'ouvrage recommandé par les professionnels de l'animation 3D Le Macmillan 3D Studio MAX 3 vous livre toutes les clés pour créer des images et des animations 3D professionnelles. De nombreuses techniques d'experts vous apprendront à construire des objets, à appliquer des textures aux surfaces, à créer des effets d'éclairage, à placer les caméras et à réaliser des animations. Ce livre contient des centaines d'exemples illustrés, d'exercices faciles à suivre et d'astuces pour réaliser un travail de grande qualité.

Whether you are new to 3D Studio MAX, upgrading from a previous release, or moving from 2D to 3D design, 3D Studio MAX X Fundamentals has everything you need to get up to speed quickly and easily. With fully illustrated examples, easy-to-follow exercises, time saving tips, and helpful notes, you'll learn how to build fundamental objects, create realistic textures, light a scene, place cameras, render basic animation, and more. This hands-on guide also explains complex 3D design concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand language to give you a solid foundation in the basics.

This work on NT includes tips on how to make the fullest possible use of the program to uncover the power it affords, so that processing speed is maximized, allowing graphics-intensive work to be finished faster

3D Studio MAX Fundamentals is a hands-on tutorial that leads the designer through the basics of using 3D Studio MAX. Using fully illustrated examples taken from the professional world, this book covers all the essentials of 3D, from building basic wireframe to adding surfaces, lighting, setting the scene, placing cameras, and basic animation.

This text boils 3D Studio down to its essentials. Hundreds of hands-on exercises give the student immediate practice with basic modelling, scene creation and animation. It includes a complete instructor's guide and a CD-Rom.