Bøger af Brian King

This book tackles advanced theory and practice for the maritime modeller and the author's own philosophy on model-making. Largely based on the author's own very complicated modelling projects, including Victorian warships, 20th century warships, as well as scale model RNLI lifeboats.

Explore a fascinating and evocative collection of postcards depicting the beautiful Scottish city of Dundee.

The Decline of the Middle Class The author and his wife, having lived through the real Breaking Bad fiasco in Albuquerque, New Mexico, then moved to Austin only to find its doppelganger. Austin's Last Motel is that terror. A couple takes a terrifying journey to finally own their first home. Their story travels many heartbreaking paths populated by corruption, greed, betrayal, and life-threatening horrors. The COVID pandemic reveals to them a terrible surprise of a precipitate decline in health. In their quest for their true home, they are deceived by liars, assaulted by tweakers and robbed by thieves in Austin, the live music capital of the world. Austin's illusion of affluence shatters under the reality of the desperate people they encounter, lost souls consumed by tragic yearning and suffering. This is a story of love persevering against all of life's contemporary obstacles to happiness. Hope, faith and courage bind their hearts together, no matter what horrors they suffer. Densely populated with a carnival of freaks, Austin's Last Motel brings you into the hidden worlds of the addicted, the homeless and the hopeless. They live in the dark corners of every American city and expose the delusion lurking under the promise of the American Dream. In the end, the book's mind-boggling metaphysical ending will leave you wondering about the very nature of reality itself.

See what happens when a regular husband and father of four promises to totally love and serve his wife for 100 days. What will happen to him, his wife and their relationship? Is it really worth the effort? More than just just hearing marriage platitudes, this book shows the reality of the stresses family life can bring and demonstrates the power of trusting someone enough to love them completely. "I realized I would have to break out of it and muster the will to move us forward again. I sat there pondering many of the lessons I've learned over the years about how to have happy relationships. I remembered a thought I had when we were first married while in a similar frame of mind. It was a thought I believe came from God. "Just love her and let me do the teaching." I have remembered that from time to time over the years and have tried, but have not applied it as consistently as I could. I wondered what would happen if I not only broke out of this negative situation, but tried to act with the same selfless mindset for an extended period. So, I thought I'd try an experiment." "I would show more gratitude and affection; I would help more without complaining and look for ways to proactively serve; I would listen more and "correct" less; and I would refrain from seeking justice and accuracy on some issues. I would have to leave some things unsaid, forgive more, and think unselfishly. If we had a disagreement, I would have to move forward in a positive way."

As crazy as it sounds, your long-term health and athleticism may depend on your ability to sit with intelligence. (Google: 'Sit Rise Test' if you'd like learn more).The Sit Happens System can be used as a stand-alone tool. Simply learning and practicing the contents of this guidebook will enhance your life. You will learn 12 healthy sitting options that you can use anytime and anywhere to keep your hips and spine happy. That may be enough for you. However, Sit Happens was designed to be built upon. Sitting is the first step in the Ultravibe(TM) Elevation Technique. It is the gateway to the rest of the world I want to share with you. If that sounds interesting, then stay tuned.For now, take the first step, and learn to sit. Enjoy the challenge. Sitting is more difficult than you think. That is why we start and build from here. It's an opportunity to check-in, be humble and reassess your capabilities from an unfamiliar starting point. Will you sit with me?Ultravibe(TM). -BK

It's 1890 in France when the disturbed artist, Vincent Van Gogh goes into a field to paint and is shot in the abdomen, dying two days later, from what they say was suicide...Over a century later, despite the mystery of his missing canvas and materials, evidence of a stunning discovery emerges. Van Gogh's final and incomplete painting has apparently survived.Accidentally entangled in the intrigue, failing British artist, Alex must discover its location for his wealthy patron, or be turned in for the crime of forgery. Unfortunately, it is not only Alex on the hunt. A violent Russian art collector is also unravelling the mystery. He has his eye on Alex and will stop at nothing to get his hands on the painting. Stuck between murder at the hands of a Russian or jail for forgery and a broken marriage, that painting becomes Alex's only chance of turning his life around.A suspenseful mystery weaving the historical facts of Van Gogh's death, and his final painting, effortlessly through this work of fiction.

From the low-elevation foothills and canyons of the western Sierras to famed Yosemite Valley and giant sequoia trees and from high alpine meadows and lakes to the rugged peaks of the Sierra crest, Yosemite National Park has hiking trails for all levels of skill and ability. This guidebook details every day hike within Yosemite National Park--from the extremely popular to the little-known, off-the-beaten-path trails. Also detailed are hikes in the surrounding national forest lands as well as nearby excursions to complement your visit to Yosemite National Park. So pick a chapter, pick a hike, and immerse yourself in all that Yosemite National Park has to offer.

Psychologist, stand-up comedian, and best-selling author Dr. Brian King reveals the techniques he used to lose one hundred pounds, and provides guidance and humor to make your weight loss journey a healthy, sustainable, and even enjoyable one. Dr. Brian King studied neuroscience and psychology before touring the world as a stand-up comedian and public speaker. Yet despite giving life guidance to others, he was carrying an extra one hundred pounds, taking up too much space in airplane seats and keeping the opposite sex at bay. When Dr. Brian committed to change, he embraced his understanding of human behavior and mindsets to reframe his approach to a healthy lifestyle. Now having lost most of the weight, he uses his signature combination of humor and neuroscience to delve deep into mindfulness, stress, habits, willpower, diet, exercise, and much more to guide readers in losing weight and keeping it off. This highly anticipated follow-up to Dr. Brian's renowned stress management guide, The Art of Taking It Easy, is equally destined to help readers worldwide live better, longer, more active lives-and make your skinny jeans your everyday ones. Dr. Brian's unique, encouraging guidance brims with colorful anecdotes, personal stories, and scientific evidence, and is complemented by wisdom from a wealth of other experts-in various health fields as well as comedy-who have also triumphed in their weight loss journeys. Whether you are looking to shed those final five, the COVID fifteen, or the weight of another adult, Of Bears and Weight Loss offers life-changing tips and instructions that will have you embracing change with humor and the power to finally see your goals through to completion. Inside you'll find:- A comprehensive guide to developing the right mindset. - An understanding of how factors such as poor sleep or impulse control could be sabotaging your goals. - Guidance on how to know what diet and exercise program is right for you. - The motivation to change and instructions on how to sustain a healthy lifestyle. - Revelations on why diets fail and how to embrace sustainable change without going hungry or spending all night in the gym. - Support for balancing weight loss goals with busy lifestyles, work, parenting, and social commitments. - A wealth of humor, deep belly laughs, and scientifically-sound, evidence-based know-how.

A fascinating exploration of Edinburgh's historic churches will be of interest to all those who live in or are visiting Scotland's capital city.

Beyond Coincidence recounts and analyzes more than two hundred amazing stories of synchronicity, the likes of:Laura Buxton, age ten, releases a balloon from her backyard. It lands 140 miles away in the backyard of another Laura Buxton, also age ten. Two sisters in Alabama decide, independently, to visit the other. En route, their identical jeeps collide and both sisters are killed. The winning number in the evening drawing of the New York Lottery three-digit "numbers" game on September 11, 2002 is 9-1-1. From magic and religion to subatomic particles and the laws of probability, Beyond Coincidence deeply explores the roots of luck, odds, and circumstance while telling amazing stories that will have you shaking your head.

Explores the rich and fascinating history of Dundee through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures.

Broughty Ferry has gone through many changes since its origins as a small fishing village nestled in the shadow of a fifteenth-century castle. The industrial age saw wealthy jute barons arrive and build their grand residences there, while the coming of the train saw the town become a popular destination for holidaymakers. The twentieth century and beyond has seen Broughty Ferry evolve into a popular and affluent suburb. This compilation of images follows Broughty Ferry through all of these changes and shows how, despite officially becoming part of Dundee in 1913, 'the Ferry' has always maintained an independent air.

Human health is shaped by the interactions between social and ecological systems. This book advances a social ecology of health framework to demonstrate how historical spatial formations contribute to contemporary vulnerabilities to disease and the possibilities for health justice.

The only illustrated book officially published with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, The Appalachian Trail explores this legendary footpath in detail: with a foreword by Bill Bryson and filled with more than 300 spectacular contemporary images, as well as unpublished historical photos, documents, and maps from the ATC archives. Once inspired by this wonderful celebration of the A.T., readers can plan their own hike using the removable and full-size copy of the official National Park Service’s map of the entire Appalachian Trail included inside each book. In celebration of the Appalachian Trail’s seventy-fifth anniversary, this official book documents in text and photos the history, beauty, and significance of America’s most iconic hiking trail. With fascinating essays on topics ranging from the trail’s history to the day-by-day hiking experience, this book is perfect for anyone interested in conservation, outdoor recreation, or American history, and for all those who dream of one day becoming thru-hikers themselves. Completed in 1937 by a small cadre of volunteers, the Appalachian Trail spans fourteen states, from Maine to Georgia, and is more than 2,000 miles long. Now, seventy-five years after its completion, the A.T. remains America’s premier hiking trail and is known as "the people’s path." Visitors from all over the world are drawn to the trail for a variety of reasons, whether to reconnect with nature and see its beauty and wildlife, or to challenge oneself—for two miles or 2,000. Out of three million annual visitors, almost 2,000 attempt each year to earn the distinction of "thru-hiker" by walking all five million footsteps in one continuous journey.

Emphasizes the importance of addressing performance and technology-related issues from the beginning of the planning process, at the feasibility and bid stages. This book promotes the concept of Performance Assurance in the entire system lifecycle, covering technology, relevant processes, and people-related topics.