"Readers who enjoy plants and offbeat tales will find Brown's book a happy mix" ( Publishers Weekly).Mankind has always had a morbid fascination with poisonous plants. Over the centuries, poisonous plants have been used to remove garden pests—as well as unwanted rivals and deceitful partners. They have also been used for their medicinal qualities, as rather dangerous cosmetics, and even to help seduce a lover when perceived as an aphrodisiac. Some of these...

"A fascinating account of formal gardens during the middle ages," including plants and their uses, features, tools, cultivation techniques, and more ( Books Monthly ).Medieval gardens usually rate very few pages in the garden history books. The general perception is still of small gardens in the corner of a castle. Recent research has shown that the gardens were larger than we previously believed. This book contains information and...

Together for the first time in a single volume, two of Dr. Michael L. Brown's groundbreaking works are ready to challenge a new generation of Christians to combat the status quo of a compromised church and a godless society.-----Have you ever wondered why you rarely-if ever-see the kinds of miracles today that were so common in the Bible? Whatever Happened to the Power of God? explores why so few of the seriously ill are healed, why apparent encounters with God's s...

Ireland 1649Nora, a young Irish heiress and her friend, Anne, lose family and friends through plague and Oliver Cromwell's cruel invading forces. Escaping with a valuable family document, Nora and Anne leave Ireland amidst a firefight that disfigures an English Captain—a man who swears eternal vengeance! Upon arrival in the American colonies, Nora and Anne experience humanity at its worst. Nora calls upon her inner strength to fight for her virtue and freedom—only to have her effort...

Ireland 1649Nora, a young Irish heiress and her friend, Anne, lose family and friends through plague and Oliver Cromwell’s cruel invading forces. Escaping with a valuable family document, Nora and Anne leave Ireland amidst a firefight that disfigures an English Captain—a man who swears eternal vengeance! Upon arrival in the American colonies, Nora and Anne experience humanity at its worst. Nora calls upon her inner strength to fight for her virtue and freedom—only to have her effort...

"An invaluable guide from a trusted expert."--Lee StrobelWritten in a compelling, accessible style, this book answers the most common questions about Jewish people and culture, drawn from the steady stream of queries Michael L. Brown's ministry receives every month.As a Messianic believer, Brown provides clear answers to questions like "Are there Jewish denominations?" and "Do the Jewish people expect a literal Messiah?" The book also addresses Christians' questions about t...

"The Torah doesn't speak of Jesus at all!" "You're completely misinterpreting Isaiah!" "This verse has absolutely nothing to do with your Jesus! It's not even a messianic prophecy!" "As for the real messianic prophecies, Jesus fulfilled none of them."These are some objections raised by Jews regarding Jesus as the Messiah. Using the Hebrew Bible, rabbinic texts, and the New Testament, Dr. Michael Brown provides thorough answers to nearly forty such objections. This third installment ...

You get up before the house stirs, carry the weight of providing, come home to a family that needs you present, and by 10 p.m. your brain is still running through tomorrow. You meant to pray this morning and you told yourself you would start on Monday. This book closes the gap between intention and action.One Minute with Jesus for Christian Men is 365 morning prayers written as if you are speaking straight to Jesus. Michael Brown built each day around a single Scripture line, a 60 ...

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As well-known Christians announce a newfound loss of faith, other believers face increasing pressure or doubt. We feel let down, ashamed to question God's goodness, and in need of assurance of our faith and answers to our pain.From a leading voice on issues facing Christians today comes a frank and insightful discussion about whether it's okay to doubt God and what to do about it. Michael L. Brown answers the very toughest questions, such as· Why are people leaving the chur...

It is my pleasure to introduce you to the controversial newly published book by author and scholar, Michael Brown, PhD, titled "The Race Card: How Systemic Institutional Hatred Trumps Public Safety." As described by Dr. Brown, "This book delves into some of the issues he thinks hinders the effectiveness of public safety in the United States. He introduces 'Systemic Institutional Hatred and the term Americans of Color.' Undoubtedly, it will cause angst for some and elucidate the issues of s...

You want to pray but you do not have an hour to give. Between class, practice, the group chat that never stops, and the pressure to decide who you will become, 60 seconds is about all you can honestly afford. That is enough to change a life.One Minute with God for Catholic Teens gives you that 60 seconds. Michael Brown built this book for the teen in the locker room, the bedroom at 11 p.m., and the back pew who wants a real friendship with God without a program that collapses by Fe...