Michael J. Lee Books

Set against the backdrop of Roman rule in the Holy Land, this historical novel explores the formative years of Jesus, known as Yeshua in Aramaic. The narrative weaves together biblical accounts from the gospels of Luke and Matthew with rich, researched details about the era, including the Star of Bethlehem and King Herod's reign. Enhanced by a poetic prologue, an extensive glossary, and original illustrations, the story immerses readers in the challenges faced by the Holy Family during a tumultuous time in history.

In Michael J. Lee’s second volume of haiku, the poet presents 355 new poems in his highly personal style, including impressions of the world and nature passing him by, reflections of single insights or statements of ideas and principles of life. Vivid and authentic expressions, Lee’s haiku encapsulate thoughts and experiences with an unexpected force achieved through clarity of vision, intensity of feeling and precision of language.Haiku in Not Yet in Heaven capture moments in time when living seemed to be at its most real for the poet. From commenting on current social issues to observing the four seasons at work, and from providing local colour about life in Cape Town to encapsulating speculative thoughts about God, these miniature verses will stimulate the reader’s own perceptions and thinking.In a universe made up of atoms and other particles endlessly recycling, life comes to us mostly in small, but potent, moments.SunbirdSpring must be near, a ruby red blossom brings a green sunbird here.

The SMART Approach to Spine Clinical Research is a must-have guide for spine care professionals seeking to make a meaningful contribution to the scientific literature and advance their careers by publishing high-quality clinical research. Planning, conducting, and publishing the results of your clinical research can be a long and arduous journey. The SMART Approach to Spine Clinical Research presents and explains the many interrelated components essential to spine clinical research in an easily accessible way, guiding you step-by-step through the principles and methods of planning and evaluating clinical research. With a special focus on bias reduction and spine-related case examples, this SMART approach represents those essential components: Study question Searching the literature Study design Measurements Analysis Resources and funding Timing Also addressed in the book are special topics such as getting your manuscript published and conducting a meta-analysis. This SMART approach provides a clear and simple road map for the planning, execution, and critical appraisal of clinical research.

Focusing on the theme of travel and exploration, this collection features a total of 112 descriptive poems. Sixty-four of these poems reflect the poet's experiences in South Africa, while the remaining forty-eight capture the essence of various locations across Africa, Europe, the UK, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and the United States. Each poem vividly evokes the beauty and diversity of these places, offering readers a journey through the poet's personal encounters and observations.

Set against the backdrop of the Southern African savannah one million years ago, a family's struggle for survival begins when their son falls into a sinkhole during a bush fire. The narrative unfolds through a journey across evolutionary milestones, depicting the devastation of Hiroshima, the awe of Yuri Gagarin's first spaceflight, and the historic Moon landing. The story culminates in a science fiction exploration of the solar system, where a spaceman grapples with the mysteries of life, death, and the possibility of faster-than-light travel.

Set in a dystopian Tokyo of the 2040s, unenhanced humans struggle against the overwhelming dominance of superhuman cyborgs and robots. As society shifts towards automation, the human population dwindles due to depopulation, prompting a desperate fight for survival and the reclamation of their rights. The narrative explores themes of resistance, identity, and the consequences of technological advancement, highlighting the stark contrast between human vulnerability and machine efficiency in a rapidly changing world.

The book challenges the prevailing belief that skepticism toward the Bible emerged solely due to secular influences by the late 1800s. It posits that American intellectuals had already begun to question the infallibility of the Scriptures, driven by the very defenders who championed them. This perspective reveals a complex interplay between faith and doubt, highlighting how the Bible's defenders inadvertently laid the groundwork for skepticism.

Heartbeat is a work of science faction describing in painstaking detail the true events, both dramatic and intense, of the world’s first human heart transplant carried out by Professor Christiaan Barnard and his heart team at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, in the early hours of the 3rd of December 1967.The story recreates the textures and emotions of this extraordinary episode in medical history and depicts the pioneering operation as a race against time to save a man’s life and, at the same time, to give lasting meaning to a loving young woman’s tragic demise.Get your copy today!

Examines how the music in Val Lewton's horror films enhanced the films' aesthetics and visual style