Michael Smith transitioned from a distinguished 30-year career as a prominent business and political journalist to writing bestselling historical biographies. His work is characterized by a deep interest in Polar exploration, leading him to uncover and detail the lives of significant, though often unsung, historical figures. Smith brings a journalist's keen eye for narrative and research to his biographical subjects, crafting compelling accounts of adventure and achievement. His writing offers readers a compelling look into remarkable lives beyond the spotlight.
This is the story of the remarkable Tom Crean who ran away to sea aged fifteen and played a memorable role in Antarctic exploration. He spent more time in the unexplored Antarctic than Scott or Shackleton, and was one of the few to serve and outlive both. An unforgettable story of triumph over unparalleled hardship and deprivation
What is the true nature of reality? How does consciousness fit in? Why is love the most powerful force we feel? In this paradigm shifting book you will discover a remarkably simple and profound answer to all these questions and everything is consciousness emerging from love.By imagining the simplest conceptual way of creating "something" from "nothing," as cycles of prime numbers in base-12, Michael Smith reveals the elegant vibrational pattern which emerges. Taking the shape of a double-helix probability waveform which manifests as a torus in physical 3D, this base-12 prime vibration seems to be the fundamental creative blueprint of reality itself.The prime vibration not only explains what we see at all scales of nature but also what we don't the wave-particle duality of consciousness in action and our eternal spiritual nature. Unifying science and spirituality through the vibrational geometry of numbers, this compelling "Theory of Everything" suggests how love may indeed be at the heart of it all. Most importantly, it shows how we can expand and master love in our personal lives and create a more harmonious world together.
Frank Foley worked as Passport Control Officer in Berlin during World War II and help thousands of Jews escape from Germany. His post at the Passport Office was a front for is role as MI6 head of station. Despite having no diplomatic immunity, and risking arrest at any time, he went into the concentration camps to get Jews out, he hid them in his home and helped them get forged passports. One Jewish aid worker estimated that he saved tens of thousands of people from the holocaust. This book uncovers the story of an unknown British war hero and his tale of bravey.
The fourth book in the Declan Kirby: GAA Star series for GAA-loving children aged 9+.
Two newly discovered ships which sank in the Arctic ice 170 years ago may hold clues to the fate of explorer, Captain Francis Crozier, who led the doomed Franklin expedition's fight for survival. Updated biography with new chapters, maps and photographs.
In this volume, Michael Llewellyn-Smith sets the Greek occupation of Smyrna and the war in Anatolia against the background of Greece's 'Great Idea' and of great power rivalries in the Near East.
The Only Weight Training Workout Book You Will Need to Maintain or Build Your Strength, Muscle Mass, Energy, Overall Fitness and Stay Healthy Without Living in the Gym: The Only Weight Training Workout Book You Will Need to Main
The book offers a practical guide for individuals looking to lose fat and gain muscle efficiently, emphasizing effective workout strategies that require minimal time commitment. It caters to beginners by breaking down essential techniques and providing easy-to-follow routines. The focus is on maximizing results without the need for excessive gym hours, making fitness accessible for everyone, regardless of their prior experience with weights.
A new translation of the classic English poem that inspired Malory, stunningly illustrated with linocuts by the author
This long awaited collection comprises some of the most influential of Michael Smith's essays.
"Few predicted the durability of the Crown Commonwealth, as the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand once seemed to be going their separate ways. Today this historic alliance is staging a comeback, based on new global realities and myriad ties, including their shared monarchy"-- Provided by publisher