Books with author Michael Sheen

1m copies sold worldwide with over 90k souls baptized into Christ.Muscle and a Shovel is a true story about a pair of young newly-weds who moveto the city to chase the American dream. In the middle of their pursuit they arebefriended by a man who turns their beliefs about God, their church, and theirfaith upside-down.Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, Catholics, Community Churches - no one isspared when Truth is at stake - and their new friend Randall isn't concerned aboutpolitical correctness or religious tolerance!The content will anger and incite, with only the strongest able to finish thestory in its entirety, but a great gift awaits all who have the strength to read to the very end. Prepare to have yourintellect, emotions, and existing beliefs set on fire!

Muscle and a Shovel is a raw, gritty, true story about young newly-weds, Michael and Jonetta Shank, who move to the city to pursue the American Dream. In the middle of their pursuit they’re befriended by a man who turns their beliefs about God, their church and their faith upside-down!Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, Catholics, Pentecostals, Lutherans, Episcopalians, Community Churches – no one is spared when Truth is at stake and their new friend doesn’t care about political correctness or religious tolerance.Prepare to have your intellect, emotions and existing beliefs set on fire!WARNINGIf you choose to read this book your beliefs will be challenged in ways you never thought possible and from a vantage point you may have never considered. The fact that this is non-fiction is one reason why this story is so compelling and powerful. This book will anger, frustrate and agitate your senses beyond description.It will force you to examine the beliefs you hold close to your heart, but you won’t finish this book without being satisfied. If your sensibilities are easily offended, this story is probably not for you. In fact, many who begin the story won’t make it to the end of the book. Those who do will find something far more valuable than the purchase price of the book.This story will grip you from opening to close and will stimulate your spirit on levels you didn’t think possible. Get ready to fight or flee because Muscle and a Shovel is one of those rare books that will raise your heart-rate and your blood-pressure. You won’t want to wait to share it with your friends or you’ll want to dowse it in gasoline and set on fire! There’ll be no middle ground.Many Christian reviewers have said, “This book will turn our current religious world upside-down!”

In 1922 the US Navy commissioned its first small experimental aircraft carrier. This was followed into service by two much larger and capable carriers in 1927 with five more being built prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor including three large Yorktown class.To take the offensive against the Japanese Navy, the American Congress funded by far the largest carrier building program in history based on the Essex class, a larger version of the pre-war Yorktown vessels. Of the twenty-six ordered, fourteen were commissioned in time to see Second World War service. These were joined by many smaller classes of carriers, including light carriers and escort carriers.Post-war ever larger and more capable carriers were commissioned. Since 1975, when the first of a fleet of ten nuclear-powered Nimitz class carriers was commissioned, they have epitomized United States superpower status and worldwide power projection. These are due to be replaced in the decades to come with the even more sophisticated nuclear-powered Gerald R. Ford class.Compiled and written by Michael Green, Aircraft Carriers of the United States Navy contains superb images of all the different types of classes of carriers employed by the US Navy since 1922. These and its highly informative text and captions give the reader a broad overview of this fascinating subject.

This original song celebrates the imagination within, and will deliver to children, friends and loved ones the joy of reading. The illustrations by Douglas Wright capture the warmth and spirit only a Christmas story like The Roof Top Hop can do. Watch children smile as they are entertained by this warm classic style picture book version of the lyrics, accompanied by a CD offering the title song, and a second original Christmas song by Michael Sheahan. The Roof Top Hop instructional dance DVD will entertain everyone as they learn the dance with Broadway's award winning Michael Balderrama dnd professional dance instructor Jennifer Parsinen. So many gifts in one luscious package. Fun for the entire family!

Andy Vanavarre has it rough. In class, he’s the target of constant ridicule, commanded by Letty, bully extraordinaire. But today something’s different: he stood up for the new kid, challenged his classroom tormentor, and—if that’s not enough—his eyes are changing color.Andy soon discovers that he is destined for a role in a timeless conflict; disguised and undetected, humanity’s greatest threat culls the Seers. These potential champions are humankind’s only defense—distinguished by their violet eyes, and the penetrating sight which they provide. After an ill-fated trip to the optometrist, Andy learns that Letty, another unwitting hero, has been captured by the enemy, and taken to the Netherscape.From floating cities to butler crabs, Andy encounters wonders and horrors that he could never have imagined. The trail of his one-time bully leads him to the city of Caspia, and to its mistress, the immortal Pythia: an oracle who exchanges prophecies for Seer children, and to whom Letty is now belongs. But Pythia has her own agenda, and soon Andy finds that his body—and his will—may not be his alone.Surrounded by enemies who hunt them by instinct, and allies morally shattered by endless conflict, Andy and Letty must retain their freedom—and their lives—as they race to flee the Netherscape.

Letty, her friends, and a quarrelsome blue mouse, are hot on Andy's trail. Finally within reach ofDegoskirke, the greatest free city in the Netherscape, Letty must repay her debt by rescuing Andy. Buthow can they find one boy in a towering city of millions, teeming with enterprising mice, raucous goblins,and philosophers hungry for aggressive debate? Somewhere amid the winding streets and cheeringcrowds, in a city supposedly free of ryle and Seers, an unlikely pair has arrived. To prevent the city’sdestruction, Andy has allied with his captor, Ziesqe. But saving the city means enslaving it first. Abovethem all, Caspian, the failed God, usurper of countless Seer bodies, prepares to walk among the livingonce again.

In 1922 the US Navy commissioned its first small experimental aircraft carrier. This was followed into service by two much larger and capable carriers in 1927 with five more being built prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor including three large Yorktown class. To take the offensive against the Japanese Navy, the American Congress funded by far the largest carrier building programme in history based on the Essex class, a larger version of the pre-war Yorktown vessels. Of the twenty-six ordered, fourteen were commissioned in time to see Second World War service. These were joined by many smaller classes of carriers, including light carriers and escort carriers. Post-war ever larger and more capable carriers were commissioned. Since 1975, when the first of a fleet of ten nuclear-powered Nimitz class carriers was commissioned, they have epitomized United States superpower status and worldwide power projection. These are due to be replaced in the decades to come with the even more sophisticated nuclear-powered Gerald R. Ford class. Compiled and written by Michael Green, Aircraft Carriers of the United States Navy contains superb images of all the different types of classes of carriers employed by the US Navy since 1922. These and its highly informative text and captions give the reader a broad overview of this fascinating subject.

A few weeks ago, Letty was a typical girl. She was popular, pretty, and her biggest concern was her reputation at school. But after being kidnapped, brainwashed, and finally rescued by Andy—the boy she once tormented—she has discovered the truth: she, Andy, and many like them are Seers, members of an ancient line, destined to defend humanity from the ryle.Now Andy needs her help. While Letty and her Caspian allies escape to the safety of the surface, Andy becomes prisoner to Ziesqe the Just, a ryle determined to use Andy to evade death and betray his race. With Andy in his clutches, and stalked by a ryle hunter tasked with retribution, Ziesqe races to achieve his ambition before Andy slips his chains, or his own blood is spilled.Letty has uncovered her power, and she must lead her friends back to the Netherscape—an underworld teeming with colossal insects and precocious mice—to save the boy who saved her.

Abraham Lincoln looms large in American memory. He is admired for his many accomplishments, including his skills as an orator and writer, his Emancipation Proclamation, and his unswerving leadership during the strife-ridden years of the Civil War. Now, Michael S. Green unveils another side to the sixteenth president of the United States: that of the astute political operator. Lincoln and the Election of 1860 examines how, through a combination of political intrigue and deep commitment to the principle of freedom, Lincoln journeyed from Republican underdog to an improbable victor who changed the course of American history. Although Lincoln rose to national prominence in 1858 during his debates with Stephen Douglas, he was unable to publicly stump for the presidency in a time when personal campaigning for the office was traditionally rejected. This limitation did nothing to check Lincoln’s ambitions, however, as he consistently endeavored to place himself in the public eye while stealthily pulling political strings behind the scenes. Green demonstrates how Lincoln drew upon his considerable communication abilities and political acumen to adroitly manage both allies and enemies alike, ultimately uniting the Republican Party and catapulting himself from his status as one of the most unlikely of candidates to his party’s nominee at the national convention. As the general election campaign progressed, Lincoln continued to draw upon his experience from three decades in Illinois politics to unite and invigorate the Republican Party. Democrats fell to divisions between North and South, setting the stage for a Republican victory in November—and for the most turbulent times in U.S. history. Moving well beyond a study of the man to provide astute insight into the era’s fiery political scene and its key players, Green offers perceptive analysis of the evolution of American politics and Lincoln’s political career, the processes of the national and state conventions, how political parties selected their candidates, national developments of the time and their effects on Lincoln and his candidacy, and Lincoln’s own sharp—and often surprising—assessments of his opponents and colleagues. Green frequently employs Lincoln’s own words to afford an intimate view into the political savvy of the future president. The pivotal election of 1860 previewed the intelligence, patience, and shrewdness that would enable Lincoln to lead the United States through its greatest upheaval. This exciting new book brings to vivid life the cunning and strength of one of America’s most intriguing presidents during his journey to the White House.

LONG BEFORE fresh and local were buzzwords in food magazines, there was Addie Bedway Shaheen, who knew the value of a joyful kitchen laden with tender grape leaves, fragrant garlic cloves, tangy lemon, and a generous handful of rice. Addie s death in 1994 did not stop the family from passing on the joy. In Addie s Way, son Michael carries the torch, sharing his mother s memories of her life as a first generation Lebanese-American in rural Ohio. Addie s fond memories of her life in a large Lebanese family leap off the pages, which feature gorgeous photographs and recipes like: Chick Pea Sesame Dip {Hommos b Thahini } Broiled Eggplant Dip {Baba Ghanouj } Pickled Turnips { Lift Makbus } Cracked Wheat Salad { Tabooli } Bread Salad { Fatoosh } Rice with Noodles Baked Stuffed Kibbee { Kibbee Sineah } Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Pocket Bread { Khubz } Spinach Pie { Fatayer b Sbanikh } Stuffed Grape Leaves { Mishshee Waraq Inab } Uncle Asad s Children s Cream Pie Ellie s Apple Cake Although the food takes center stage, it is clear that Addie s love of her family is the star. When she first began writing her memoirs, Addie said this about her mother: That kind of joy is what her children and grandchildren always felt in her kitchen, eating the food she prepared with such pride and pleasure. Sahteen, the Lebanese say when they ask you to enjoy their food; literally it means twice your health. May these recipes of Elizabeth Zarouf Bedway nourish and sustain your family as they have mine.... Ranging from the very simple to the sublime, each dish and the accompanying stories will stir the imagination, whet the appetite, and help nourish what is most important. From Addie s table to yours ... sahteen!