Michael Ray

For over 25 years, Michael Ray taught the celebrated Personal Creativity in Business course, mainly at Stanford University but also in non-academic settings. Over the years, Ray began to realize that the course was having a more profound impact on graduates than he'd ever intended. It went way beyond helping them in their careers. People who'd been through the course seemed to blossom-to have access to some secret source of energy and inspiration....

France's cultural and historical legacies are numerous and diverse. It has long played a dominant role on the world stage, and as one of the largest countries of the European Union, its global influence shows no signs of dying down. But despite its cultural, economic, governmental, and historical achievements, France has experienced trials and tribulations, perhaps most memorably during the French Revolution, but throughout history as well. This comprehensive...

Well-known Australian presenter, speaker, podcaster, and advocate for equality, Michael Ray offers parents and caregivers a compassionately raw, honest, and often humorous take on parenting as he sees it. Who Knew is packed with raw emotion as Michael's words empower both genders to take responsibility for their children. Michael dispels many myths about fatherhood indicating, "Who knew this 52year old ex-bouncer's most emotionally charged event to...

The introduction of aircraft to the world's armed forces helped produce some of the greatest advances in modern warfare and the led to the creation of air forces in many of the world's militaries. This title's comprehensive coverage of these developments makes it a must-read for history buffs, military enthusiasts, and fans of aeronautics alike. With specialized content dedicated to the missile age and the use of aircraft in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan,...

Are you finding that your 9-5 job just isn't satisfying you anymore? Or are you looking to become financially independent? Then keep reading... So many people globally are finding it stressful and difficult working 40+ hours a week just to pay the bills. Mental and physical stress can take a toll on your health & this book is all about investing in yourself to start getting paid for what you know to break free from the monotonous 9-5 grind. This...

Have you ever felt very sad and in a bad mood? Do you look at others and do they all look cheerful, happy and carefree? Does it seem that everything is going wrong and that bad luck is haunting you? Learn to use influence your thinking positively. Learn the strategies, and totally change your life by giving it an entirely new imprint! In this book you will finally know how to use positive thinking and what its benefits are! You will discover...

Myriad works discuss forgiveness, but few address it in the prison context. For most people, prisoners exist "out of sight and out of mind." Their stories are often reduced to a few short lines in news articles at the time of arrest or conviction. But what happened before in the lives of the convicted? What has happened after? How have people in prison dealt with the harm they have caused and the harm they have suffered? What does forgiveness mean...

It is a new century and with it comes the promise of a hopeful future, but the past casts a long shadow over Cornwall. Following the death of Elizabeth, Ross Poldark resolves to put Westminster behind him and spend more time with the people he loves. However, when an old friend emerges with a plea for help, Ross is compelled to challenge the establishment again.

1794: War and the revolution in France hang over Britain. In Cornwall, George Warleggan grows his empire with a view to crush the Poldarks while Ross and Demelza attempt to repair their relationship. Ross must ask himself how long he can allow George's ascent to continue unchecked. Facing battles both at home and abroad, will Ross answer the call and risk losing everything he holds dear?