Landscape designer Michael Cooke presents five of his superbly designed gardens, including his own, which are illustrated by the lyrically beautiful photographs of coauthor Brigid Arnott. The selected landscapes encapsulate the characteristics he considers vital in the making of a truly beautiful, liveable garden. They have a distinct 'voice' of their own, reflecting not only the personality and style of the owners, but also the longstanding relationship and emotional connection between th...

The Koran has constituted a remarkably strong core of identity and continuity for a religious tradition that is now in its fifteenth century. This Very Short Introduction explores the significance of the Koran both in the modern world and in traditional Muslim culture. Michael Cook provides a lucid and direct account of the Koran as codex, as scripture, as liturgy, and as the embodiment of truth, and examines its means of formation and dissemination. He also discusses issues of interpretat...

The Koran has constituted a remarkably resilient core of identity and continuity for a religious tradition that is now in its fifteenth century. In this Very Short Introduction, Michael Cook provides a lucid and direct account of the significance of the Koran both in the modern world and in that of traditional Islam. He gives vivid accounts of its role in Muslim civilization, illustrates the diversity of interpretations championed by traditional and modern commentators, discusses ...

"Over 55 And Alive" is a transformative guide for individuals entering the later stages of life, emphasizing the vitality and opportunities that come with age. This book provides practical advice and insightful strategies for those over 55 to enhance their well-being, nurture existing relationships, and foster a positive mindset.Michael Cook delves into the significance of empathy, communication, and adaptability within family dynamics, highlighting how these principles can build a...

This authoritative guide to the principles and practice of archives management in private and public sector organizations has been substantially revised. It now provides detailed advice on changes in national and international standards and approaches, in particular ISAD(G) (International Standard Archival Description) and ISASAR(CPF) (International Standard Archive Authority Record). The new edition also includes guidance on the interpretation of the Manual of Archival Description, also p...

"Over 55 And Alive" is a transformative guide for individuals entering the later stages of life, emphasizing the vitality and opportunities that come with age. This book provides practical advice and insightful strategies for those over 55 to enhance their well-being, nurture existing relationships, and foster a positive mindset.Michael Cook delves into the significance of empathy, communication, and adaptability within family dynamics, highlighting how these principles can build a ...

After three bestselling novels, Mikala Stewart moves from Oxford, England to New York City to better promote her books in person. She meets a tall, good looking gentleman, who holds the hotel elevator door for her and her mother. After exchanging a few pleasantries, they part, going their separate ways.Liam Foster moves to New York City to work in his parents' law firm NYC office. He's eating dinner alone yet again when he and Mikala recognize each other from the hotel elevator yea...

So what would it take to get you off the sidelines and into the game of world missions? Do you need a burning bush experience? The God who calls you will direct you each step of the way to your place of blessing with Him. This book describes one mans journey from a very good and productive Christian life into the ultimate place of Gods blessing in his life. What would it take to move you out of that place of blessing? Lifes struggles come at you very rapidly, often with multiple assaults a...

In this brief and incisive essay, a financial asset manager presents his thesis for "the thumbnail sketch of the evolution of life on earth: DNA, language, writing, printing, computers, the Internet, Google's search algorithm." Cook assigns to Google's Page Rank algorithm "the genius of the solution"-- the way it "neatly sidesteps" a very difficult semantic problem.

The Abyss. The word evokes a visceral response. It also evokes contemplation and a search for deeper knowledge and understanding. The abyss of despair can feel heavy too from all accounts. It pulls you into a dark, suffocating existence that can feel like you are drowning, prevent you from getting out of bed, or compel desires to end your life. By many accounts I should have drowned in an abyss of despair at the age of six, when I experienced a devastating tragedy. I did not. Where many fi...

This audiobook narrated by Ric Jerrom traces the panoramic history of the Muslim world from the age of the Prophet Muḥammad to the the dawn of the modern eraThis book describes and explains the major events, personalities, conflicts, and convergences that have shaped the history of the Muslim world. The body of the work takes readers from the origins of Islam to the eve of the nineteenth century, and an epilogue continues the story to the present day. Michael Cook t...

Things just never stay quiet for very long. U.S. Marshal Sean O'Rourke must go to the Indian Nations again and bring in or kill an army of killers. These killers are getting used to killing women and children. They learn the hard way what it is like to face a hard man like O'Rourke and his deputies. They are definitely not helpless women and children.When Sean needs help, his friends come. It doesn't matter how far away they are. They come to his aid. When bad men mess with O'Rourk...