Writing Naked delivers raw, skin-scratched emotion from a writer who has struggled his entire to life to look himself in the mirror and say, "Michael, I love you." In this debut essay collection, Michael Murray invites you to follow him on a meandering journey to witness glimpses of the moments in his life that have brought him to here-- a place of solace and heart.Essays, each one ripe with story, work to understand his purpose in life. From his first day on earth to his st...

"Michael Murray's "The Outcasts" is a fast paced, super-natural adventure where An American Werewolf collides with the Twilight Zone in the best possible way. Science fiction fans be warned, this thriller will hold you by the throat until the very last page has been read."— Matt Eversmann, co-author of Walk in My Combat Boots and Rocket's Red GlareValley Ridge, Virginia is the kind...

THIS IS NOT A CULTIVATION BOOK! THIS IS A FIELD GUIDE TO HOWCARNIVOROUS PLANTS ACTUALLY FUNCTION.Carnivorous plants have a way of waking up the child in all of us. I wrote Plant Carnivory to capture that moment of surprise when you realize the plant in front of you is not simply alive, but active, responsive, and hunting.Written for nature lovers, science enthusiasts, and curious general readers, Plant Carnivory explores the how and why behind these extraordinary pla...

Pilgrimage, as a global activity linked to the sacred, speaks to the special significance of persons, places and events. This book relates these sentiments to the curatorship of the Camino de Santiago that comprises a lattice of European pilgrimage itineraries converging at Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain. The detailed analysis focuses on the management of pilgrimage settings as heritage and tourism linked to the shrine of Saint James and gives particular attention to investment ...

What if the secret to becoming a great athlete wasn't about talent or perfect timing, but about resilience and refusing to quit?We've all been told that to succeed in sports, you need raw talent, flawless technique, and specializing at an early age. But what if the real key to greatness is something much deeper?If you've ever felt like an underdog, wondering if you have what it takes to make it, Chasing the Goal shows you how the average athlete ca...

WRITING NAKED delivers raw, skin-scratched emotion from a writer who has struggled his entire to life to look himself in the mirror and say, "Michael, I love you." In this debut essay collection, Michael Murray invites you to follow him on a meandering journey to witness glimpses of the moments in his life that have brought him to here—a place of solace and heart.Essays, each one ripe with story, work to understand his purpose in life. From his first day on earth t...

This book provides a concise introduction to the theoretical and methodological issues around the social representation of health and illness across the lifespan. Moving from the traditional conception of health and illness as clinical entities to a more wide-ranging definition, it considers the value of social representation theory in offering innovative insights into the popular understanding of health and illness, and the interplay between individual experiences and broader socio-cultur...

New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham has teamed up with celebrated actor and celebrity icon Chad Michael Murray to weave a tale of passion and danger in the captivating thriller suspense, American Drifter.A young veteran of the US Army, River Roulet is struggling to shake the horrors of his past. War is behind him, but the memories remain. Desperate to distract himself from the images haunting him daily, River abandons the world he know...

Health Psychology takes a truly international and critical biopsychosocial approach, providing students with a holistic understanding of health behaviour, culture and change. Thoroughly updated with the latest research, this comprehensive introduction to foundational and cutting-edge topics in health psychology gives you the tools you need to critically appraise theory and research, and to apply this knowledge to real-world public health issues.Praised for its coverage of ...

Pilgrimage, as a global activity linked to the sacred, speaks to the special significance of persons, places and events. This book relates these sentiments to the curatorship of the Camino de Santiago that comprises a lattice of European pilgrimage itineraries converging at Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain. The detailed analysis focuses on the management of pilgrimage settings as heritage and tourism linked to the shrine of Saint James and gives particular attention to investment ...

This book brings together a diversity of perspectives on the psychology of ageing. Exploring theoretical, conceptual, empirical and practical viewpoints on the topic, the authors offer insight into a range of contemporary issues. Dedicated chapters discuss themes within social and critical psychology such as ageing identities, sexuality and empathy in palliative care. The second part of the book analyses cognitive and biological aspects of ageing, including stress and health in ageing, dem...

In recent years a new participatory governance dynamic has been redefining relationships and responsibilities in the planning and implementation of policies and programs. Participatory governance not only crosses public, private and associational sectors, but is also intra-organizational. It allows for individual and collective participation, and challenges longstanding norms of institutional behavior. This book examines fresh evidence relating to planning, conflict mediation and public de...