Best Selling Books by Michael Williams

The third Dragonlance title ever published, now available for the first time in hardcover.

Leverage the power of Xamarin to create stunning cross-platform and native apps About This Book Helps you get a clear practical understanding of creating professional-grade apps with Xamarin Covers Xamarin.Forms, Xamarin Android, and Xamarin iOS If you want to transform yourself from an amateur mobile developer into a professional app developer across multiple platforms, then this is the ideal book for you Who This Book Is For If you are a mobile developer looking to create interesting and fully featured apps for different platforms, then this book is the ideal solution for you. A basic knowledge of Xamarin and C# programming is assumed What You Will Learn Discover eight different ways to create your own Xamarin applications Improve app performance by using SQLite for data-intensive applications Set up a simple web service to feed JSON data into mobile applications Store files locally with Xamarin.Forms using dependency services Use Xamarin extension libraries to create effective applications with less coding In Detail Do you want to create powerful, efficient, and independent apps from scratch that will leverage the Xamarin framework and code with C#? Well, look no further; you''ve come to the right place! This is a learn-as-you-build practical guide to building eight full-fledged applications using Xamarin.Forms, Xamarin Android, and Xamarin iOS. Each chapter includes a project, takes you through the process of building applications (such as a gallery Application, a text-to-speech service app, a GPS locator app, and a stock market app), and will show you how to deploy the application''s source code to a Google Cloud Source Repository. Other practical projects include a chat and a media-editing app, as well as other examples fit to adorn any developer''s utility belt. In the course of building applications, this book will teach you how to design and prototype professional-grade applications implementing performance and security considerations. Style and approach A project-based approach that will solve all your needs when it comes to creating native Android, iOS, and cross-platform apps efficiently and effectively.

The influential role Tichenor played in shaping both the Baptist denomination and southern culture Isaac Taylor Tichenor worked as a Confederate chaplain, a mining executive, and as president of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama (now Auburn University). He also served as corresponding secretary for the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention in Atlanta from 1882 until 1899. In these capacities Tichenor developed the New South ideas that were incorporated into every aspect of his work and ultimately influenced many areas of southern life, including business, education, religion, and culture. In Isaac Taylor Tichenor: The Creation of the Baptist New South, Michael E. Williams Sr. provides a comprehensive analysis of Tichenor’s life, examining the overall impact of his life and work. This volume also documents the methodologies Tichenor used to rally Southern Baptist support around its struggling Home Mission Board, which defined the makeup of the Southern Baptist Convention and defended the territory of the convention. Tichenor was highly influential in forming a uniquely southern mindset prior to and at the turn of the century. Williams contends that Tichenor’s role in shaping Southern Baptists as they became the largest denomination in the South was crucial in determining their identity both the identities of the region and the SBC.

Kids that grew up in the small southern Iowa town of Milo truly had a walk in the park during their childhood. There was so much to enjoy during those tender years as Little Leaguers, Boy Scouts, high school athletes, or members of the school band. Hunting and fishing with friends occupied nearly every weekend and filled those treasured moments with unforgettable memories. That all changed when America became involved in the Vietnam War, and the boys of Milo were called to join the military. Soon to be lost would be the innocence of their youth. From 1960 to 1975, nearly two-thirds of the young men from this tightly knit community departed their tranquil town and became soldiers. Many served overseas to include Southeast Asia. Some did not return home. Many came back with visible battle scars and Purple Hearts pinned on their chest. Many returned with hidden wounds, buried deep within their soul that haunted them for years. The Boys of Milo is a true account of the events that impacted these young men on their journey to far-flung parts of the United States and the world during an exceedingly difficult time in American history. Some of their stories are humorous, others are so gripping they defy believability. All, however, are true accounts as now told by old men. Their stories allow those who knew them to remember and for all to understand them. Consider what God has done: Who can straighten what he has made crooked? When times are good, be happy: but when times are bad, consider God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, a man cannot discover anything about his future. — Ecclesiastes 7:13–15

Eastern Sevier County rests in the toursity foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park but also boasts a colorful history of its own. Eastern Sevier County is home to the small communities of Foxfire Mountain, Pittman Center, Jones Cove, Richardson''s Cove, Locust Ridge, and Pearl Valley. Foxfire Mountain is best known today for the adventure park and agri-tourist destination brought to life by the Postlewaite family, yet it also boasts a colorful history that includes Benjamin Owens, a judge notorious for hanging convicts from an oak tree on his property. Locust Ridge is the birthplace of country music legend Dolly Parton, and it has been reported that her father compensated the attending physician who delivered Dolly with a bag of cornmeal. Pittman Center, originally a Cherokee hunting ground, is now the largest community in this portion of the county. Strangely, the town is named for Dr. Eli Pittman of New York, who assisted local minister John Burnett with fundraising to build a school to serve the area. Pittman Center is now a favorite destination for those enjoying the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

In this collection of twelve monologues and one rap song, underclassmen discuss the advantages of being high school seniors and express feelings of frustrations and fulfillment in today''s arena of problems and opportunities.

About the Author Dr. James Michael Williams has worked with children for almost two decades. He has served as a general education and special education classroom teacher and as an administrator in the public school educational system. His passion has always been to help students who struggle to learn or fit in socially. He hopes that the Beaks Family series books will help children understand their feelings are normal and give them the coping skills to help them succeed in school and life. Join the Beaks family adventures at www.babybeaksinc.com! About the Illustrator Mrs. Susie Seubert has a career in finance and accounting but during the COVID epidemic, she decided to take the time to learn to draw. She hopes others realize you are never too old to achieve your dreams.

A Gospel Freed From Christianity “ONE – The Gospel According to Mike” uncovers the good news in a way never before examined in traditional religion by removing layers of sectarian doctrines and denominational views that have been piled upon it for centuries. This truth returns the message of Christ to its deserving and proper place of being called “Good News.” It’s a gospel unhidden and unfettered by the dogma of theologians and institutions. It is a gospel freed from Christianity. A gospel based solely on scriptural and Biblical foundations. “ONE” scripturally debunks the doctrines that have propagated the fear of a still angry God and eternal punishment.

How will America respond after a devastating terrorist attack striking America’s heartland? During the July Fourth holiday, dozens of American citizens are killed and many more injured after a car bomb is detonated outside the Harley Davidson Museum. A veteran FBI Agent who captured one of the terrorists, Fred Jones, is teamed with a young CIA Analyst Sophia Evans, and tasked with hunting down the man responsible. Amell al-Gahrsi, the leader of a terrorist cell known as the Abyan Islamic Army (AIA), has claimed responsibility for the attack. His stated mission in life is to bring terror to the West. Promising future attacks will unfold. The thrown-together pair must now race against the clock to stop the AIA and Amell from carrying out his promised mission. All the while overcoming their own personal issues in the process. Sophia’s hidden bout with PTSD from a previous mission that went awry. To Fred’s not wanting to retire because it would mean giving up his desire to be a father figure, as he and his wife Sherry were unable to have children. As the duo uncovers the trail leading to the terrorist’s home base, surviving a harrowing car/foot chase through the city streets of Orlando, to a daring island incursion, culminating in a firefight in downtown Washington D.C. They discover the real danger to the country may lurk closer to home than either of them are prepared to admit.

Starting with a young man losing consciousness and collapsing in a mall while walking toward his wife, a chain reaction is manifested. With each life that is affected, there is an elderly woman named Mae Nell Harris who is coincidentally placed in their lives to help them through her wisdom. With the unknowingly assistance from a man who seems to appear and vanish when tragedy strikes, the lives affected are challenged to trust a stranger when they don''t know what else to do. But whatever they choose, their lives about to change.

Peacekeeping in the late 1990s is a complex and diverse task, in which civilian and military personnel are working together to a greater degree than ever before. However, when an international body such as the UN takes strategic decisions, it does so with inadequate input from the military; in the field, there are clashes of culture, confusion over command and control arrangements and insufficient operational coordination. These issues also affect regional organisations such as NATO. The awkward management of operations and their uneven level of achievement have contributed to a decline in the number of UN peacekeeping operations since 1994. This paper argues that the balance between civilian and military expertise and advice at all levels of a peacekeeping mission – strategic, tactical and operational – needs to be reappraised. At the strategic level: * mandates must be clear, and must respond both to the needs of the situation and to the resources available * there must be regular dialogue between all the principal players, military and civilian; the military-staff capacity at UN headquarters should be made more effective, and should be responsible to the Security Council * major troop-contributing countries should be systematically involved in determining mandates, as well as in reviewing operational plans * senior military officers from all large troop-contributing countries should be based at a mission’s field headquarters. At the operational level: * the office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General – the head of a UN peacekeeping mission – should be strengthened. In non-UN operations, the authority of the High Representative needs to be increased * a cadre of civilian officials with peacekeeping experience needs to be developed; standard operating procedures for the civilian head of a mission to follow when dealing with the military need to be developed * greater emphasis should be placed on the ‘softer’ aspects of military science – managing resources, civilian control and human rights * the reluctance of civilians and non-governmental organisations to engage with the military should be addressed. Much experience has been gained from the peacekeeping operations of the 1990s, but both military and civilian participants must make considerably more progress before they can be said to have forged a partnership that makes them an effective intervention force

To Pass On a Good Earth is the candid and compelling new biography of one of the twentieth century’s most distinctive and influential scholars. The legendary "Great God beyond the Sierras," Carl Ortwin Sauer is America’s most famed geographer, an inspiration to both academics and poets, yet no book-length biography of him has existed until now. This Missouri-born son of German immigrants contributed to many fields, with a versatility rare in his time and virtually unknown today. Sauer explored plant and animal domestication, the entry of Native Americans into the continent, their transformation of the land into prairies and cultivated fields, and subsequent European enterprise that fueled prosperity but also triggered environmental degradation and the loss of cultural diversity. Providing profound and invaluable insights into the human occupance, cultivation--and often ruination--of the earth, Sauer revolutionized our understanding of the impact of European conquest of the New World. Author and fellow geographer Michael Williams had access to Sauer’s voluminous correspondence in the Bancroft Library at Berkeley and in family collections. Enlivened by these intimate letters to family and colleagues, To Pass On a Good Earth reveals the rare qualities of mind and heart that made Sauer one of America’s most treasured--as well as troubled--intellectual pioneers. He brought both historical rigor and humanistic understanding to the burgeoning environmental movement and ceaselessly championed an ecumenical approach in an age of increasing specialization.

This all-new, 365-day, full-color interactive devotional contains short, easy-to-handle studies of God''s Word and the hands-on activities will engage readers with the Bible and the ways in which all Scripture points to Jesus.

Living with regrets is like living in a house without walls. You''re constantly exposed to the elements, vulnerable to the world around you, and unable to find solace. Regrets can haunt you like ghosts, reminding you of past mistakes, missed opportunities, and unsaid words. They can consume your thoughts, leaving you trapped in a cycle of hate, self-doubt, and "what-ifs." The What If Factor: Living Beyond the Question Mark is a book that will help you break free from the chains of doubt and uncertainty. Dr. Williams encourages readers to ask themselves difficult questions about their dreams and goals and then provides guidance on overcoming setbacks, staying motivated, and achieving those goals. Imagine a life where you''re not afraid to take risks... Where you''re not held back by self-doubt... Where you''re living your dreams to the fullest... That''s the life that The What If Factor can help you create. In this book, you''ll learn how to: Embrace the unknown. Life is full of uncertainty, but that''s part of what makes it so exciting! Dr. Williams will teach you to embrace the unknown and see it as an opportunity for growth and adventure. Face your giants head-on. Everyone has giants in their lives—those fears and doubts that hold us back. But Dr. Williams will show you how to face your giants head-on and overcome them. Embark on your personal journey of growth and self-discovery. The What If Factor is a roadmap to a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Dr. Williams will guide you on your personal journey of growth and self-discovery.

The King James Old English Word Definition Guide,3rd edition, KJV 400th Anniversary Pocket Size, enables the user to read the most accurate English Bible ever translated from the historically reliable Masoretic Hebrew and Received Greek texts without struggling with the Old English words. Originally published in 2001 followed by a 2nd edition revision in 2008, this 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible 3rd edition substantially adds to the previous editions.This 3rd edition adds two hundred more Old English words for a new total of over eight hundred words. It adds a new section of King James helps, which explain some of the techniques the translators used to ensure important information in the original texts was clarified and communicated. Finally this edition is smaller in size so it fits better inside a Bible cover, pocket, or purse.

The only dictionary available focusing on UK law enforcement, this invaluable volume covers every aspect of criminal law including pathology, forensic medicine, commerce and trade, criminology, and psychology. Essential reference for trainee and practising police officers, and other professionals needing clear definitions of law enforcement terms.

Feed your curiosity of the Bible by exploring the deeper meaning behind familiar Old Testament passages. Below the surface of every seemingly ordinary Bible verse lies a deeper meaning just waiting to be discovered. And these hidden insights aren''t just reserved for scholars, academics, or pastors. Anyone who knows where to look can uncover the surprisingly significant messages that the biblical authors intended for us to hear. In 30 Old Testament Passages with Deeper Meaning, Michael Williams seeks to lead believers to a deeper comprehension and appreciation of biblical truth. In each easy-to-read chapter, Williams focuses on one Old Testament verse or passage, and: Examines its cultural, historical, linguistic, and/or theological context. Explains how it is enhanced by the added context and perspective. Provides questions to facilitate further reflection, study, and discussion. Helping to bridge the gap between the academy and the church, this broadly accessible and edifying book will help everyday Christians get more out of their Bible. Plus, the insightful questions at the end of each chapter make this an ideal small group, Bible study, or expository preaching resource.

Almost every neurologist encounters ethical issues daily. This exemplary ethics text meets the needs of students, residents, fellows, and practicing neurologists who want an accessible case-based text for learning, and it meets the needs of directors of medical student clerkships and residency programs in neurology who want an accessible case-based text for teaching. The book’s case-based approach places key ethical principles into a practical, real-world context to aid in decision-making. Each chapter includes an outstanding array of learning features includes Learning Objectives, Clinical Vignettes, Questions to guide self-study and group discussions, Key Points, Key Words, Suggestions for Further Reading, and more. Clinical Pragmatism model helps readers analyze ethical issues in a clinical context. Practical Ethics in Clinical Neurology is a companion to the most highly respected ethics text in neurology and neurosurgery, Bernat''s Ethical Issues in Neurology, 3rd edition.

How to Read the Bible through the Jesus Lens connects each of the sixty-six books of the Bible to the person and work of Jesus Christ. By explaining each book’s theme and raising pertinent questions about the contemporary importance of that message, author Michael Williams sets readers on a path toward purposeful, independent reading and application of the entire Bible.

"My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge." Hosea 4:6 Don''t be left out; Learn what God''s all about. Get Saved! That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. Romans 10: 9-10 When you learn to follow His ways; You''ll start to have better days! Guaranteed!

The Biblical Hebrew Companion for Bible Software Users by Michael Williams is a resource book intended for users of Bible software to help them understand the exegetical significance of Hebrew grammatical terminology identified by the program.

From 1989 to 1995, a small group of individuals with unique skill sets came together to support air-to-air/air-to-ground weapons testing over the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) in New Mexico. Unwilling to maintain the status quo, they came up with innovative solutions to support test missions and became the best at what they did. One of the squadron’s pilots used to say, “We do it, because we can, and we did, because it was fun.” What an adventure to fly and do what others could only speculate about. With little notoriety, we helped advance stealth, global positioning systems (GPS), and missile technologies, while developing our own capabilities that no one thought possible. Instead of saying “why,” we said “why not,” and never settled for ordinary, but extraordinary. In time, our reputation grew as an organization that could always deliver. It was not rare for a project to come in and say, “Your reputation has preceded you, so don’t screw up.” They only wanted the same support they heard other groups had received before. This book is a pictorial history of that journey, by the actual people who participated, and preserved for you to appreciate and enjoy.

A no-nonsense guide to establishing a personal meditation practice, changing your life, and taking hold of your dreams. CONFESSION: This is not really a meditation book. Yes, you’re going to learn everything you need to know about meditation, but if you came looking for a typical guide to mindfulness, you’re in the wrong place. We are modern people in a high-tech world. We have first world problems and long to-do lists. And if you grew up in struggle—overcoming homophobia, sexism, trauma, shame, depression, poverty, toxic masculinity, racism, or social injustice—you need a different type of meditation ... one that doesn’t pretend the struggle doesn’t exist. Here you will discover: ● How to actually find stillness when your mind is going crazy ● Why most guided meditations get boring after a while ● What nobody tells you about “setting intentions” and the scientific process to manifesting ● Four hidden habits that sabotage your growth—and how to move past them ● Proven techniques to overcome anxiety, stress, and trouble sleeping ● Daily rituals that cement and enrich your practice ● How to use mindfulness to take action toward the causes you believe in and get sh!t done Whether you’ve tried meditation but it never sticks, or you’ve heard about it but never gave it a shot, Justin Michael Williams guides you step by step in creating a custom meditation ritual that fits in with your busy (and sometimes messy!) modern life. With free downloadable audio meditations every step of the way, Stay Woke gives people of all genders, identities, colors, religions, ages, and economic backgrounds the tools to stop wasting time, overcome self-doubt, and wake up to the lives we were really born to live.

To God Be The Glory For The Things He Has Done, And Will Do Part II, is an inspirational Christian Poetry book created and designed (by God Himself) for people of all age groups. Everyone will be able to relate to it, elementary school students, junior high students, high school students, and adults. Everybody will enjoy this delightful scripture filled book, which is easy to read and understand. The poems are uplifting in difficult times and they will touch your heart, spirit, mind and soul, also your emotions. Every poem has a message; most of them possess a scripture. It truly is an interesting book. You may not be able to put it down. Yes, Jesus is Lord! When you learn to follow His ways, you will start to have "Better Days." Guaranteed!

This book offers the first comprehensive exploration of how the ancient past has shaped screen stardom in Hollywood since the silent era. It engages with debates on historical reception, gender and sexuality, nostalgia, authenticity and the uses of the past. Michael Williams gives fresh insights into ‘divinized stardom’, a highly influential and yet understudied phenomenon that predates Hollywood and continues into the digital age. Case studies include Greta Garbo and Mata Hari (1931); Buster Crabbe and the 1930s Olympian body; the marketing of Rita Hayworth as Venus in the 1940s; sculpture and star performance in Oliver Stone’s Alexander (2004); landscape and sexuality in Troy (2004); digital afterimages of stars such as Marilyn Monroe; and the classical body in the contemporary ancient epic genre. The author’s richly layered ‘archaeological’ approach uses detailed textual analysis and archival research to survey the use of the myth and iconography of ancient Greece and Rome in some of stardom’s most popular and fascinating incarnations. This interdisciplinary study will be significant for anyone interested in star studies, film and cultural history, and classical reception.

This is a short collection of poetry for children, mothers, and grandmothers and contains relatable real-life inspiration plus a touch of imagination. Every mother has heard the words watch this and has felt that heartrending moment when their child leaps into danger. They all have wondered while scratching their heads in bemusement, What did I do to deserve a child like this? Mothers put up with more than most and deserve our thanks, especially mine.

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