Bøger af Michael Matthews

Embark on a enchanting journey into the winter wonderland of dreams with "Winter Magical Sleepytime Stories." This collection is more than just tales; it's a cozy invitation to share magical moments with your little ones as the snow falls outside and the world turns quiet. Within these pages, discover a treasure trove of heartwarming stories crafted to captivate young imaginations during the chilly winter nights. Each tale unfolds like a gentle snowfall, creating a sense of warmth and comfort that will linger long after the story ends. As the season wraps its frosty arms around the world, these stories transport readers to whimsical landscapes where snowmen come to life, animals embark on snowy adventures, and the spirit of winter magic is alive in every word. Share in the joy of bedtime as each narrative becomes a cherished memory, fostering a love for storytelling and creating a special bond between storyteller and listener. "Winter Magical Sleepytime Stories" is not just a book; it's a companion for families seeking to add a touch of magic to their winter nights. Perfect for parents looking to create lasting traditions or caregivers aiming to weave the spirit of the season into bedtime routines, this collection promises to be a cherished addition to your library. Wrap your loved ones in the cozy embrace of these winter tales, and let the magic of storytelling make your nights a season of enchantment. Embrace the chill, snuggle up, and enter a world where winter dreams come alive.

From the health and fitness guru Mike Matthews, whose books BIGGER, LEANER, STRONGER; THINNER, LEANER, STRONGER, and THE SHREDDED CHEF and have sold over one million copies, a new life-changing guide to the fundamentals of building muscle, losing fat, getting strong, and staying healthy at any age.

Forget "losing weight"--you want to lose fat...and if you want to know how to do it as quickly as possible without losing muscle...and without doing hours and hours of grueling cardio every week...then you want to read this book.Here's the deal: If your goal is to get or stay lean and maintain your cardiovascular health, you don't have to "pound the pavement" or grind out long, boring cardio sessions.Ever.That's right...No tedious jogging...No droning away on one of the hamster wheels in the gym...And no sacrificing hours and hours every week just to get a "six pack."You also don't have to subject yourself to restrictive "diets" that feel more like punishment than self-improvement.What if I told you that you could dramatically transform your body eating foods you actually like...every day...7 days per week?What if all you had to do to lose fat and not muscle was follow a handful of flexible dietary guidelines...not starve and deprive yourself?And what if I promised you could forever break free of the anxieties most people associate with "dieting" and make it something you can enjoy as a lifestyle instead?Well, by the end of this book, you'll know exactly what you need to do to get a lot more out of a lot less exercise...and a lot more delicious food...than you ever thought possible.Here's a "sneak peek" of some of the things this book will teach you...The biggest diet lie you've been told (and probably believe) that makes losing fat way harder than it has to be.How the four "tiers" of dieting ultimately determine your results: energy balance, macronutrient balance, food choices, and nutrient timing.Why "clean eating" is overrated and guarantees nothing in the way of losing fat and building muscle...and what you should do instead.How to create flexible dieting plans that allow you to get the body you want eating the foods you love.How much cardio you should do to lose weight and how much is too much and why.5 simple eating eating habits that keep you lean, healthy, and happy...without having to obsess over every calorie you eat.The ultimate guide to high-intensity interval cardio--the absolute best type of cardio for burning fat as quickly as possible.How to use "fasted cardio" to lose fat...and stubborn fat in particular...even faster.7 powerful cardio workouts that will help you burn fat and not muscle in less than 30 minutes per day (and you don't even have to do them every day!).And a whole lot more!Imagine...just 12 weeks from now...being constantly complimented on how you look and asked what the heck you're doing to make such startling progress...Imagine enjoying the added benefits of high energy levels, no aches and pains, better spirits, and knowing that you're getting healthier every day...The bottom line is you CAN achieve that "Hollywood body" without having your life revolve around it. SPECIAL BONUSES FOR READERS!With this book you'll also get two free eBooks (one for men and one for women) that teach you the fundamentals of strength training and muscle building as well as give you tried-and-true weightlifting programs that will change your body in the first 8 weeks.You'll also get 10 weight loss meal plans that show you how to put flexible dieting principles into practice and make them work for you.

Mick Brese has been dreaming of going offshore sailing for most of his adult life but as the old saying goes; sometimes the most difficult part of offshore sailing is getting there. He's worked hard and kept his life uncomplicated so that he can follow his dream. The last thing he needs is to fall in love but that's exactly what happens when a beautiful Chinese woman shows up at the marina and steals his heart. As if that's not a big enough complication, his best friend and sailing buddy disappears under mysterious circumstances and finding him makes Mick realize that sometimes your friends have secrets that are better left undiscovered. As this nautical adventure unfolds, the peaceful and familiar waters of the Gulf Islands become more dangerous than Mick ever imagined offshore sailing would be and he starts wondering if he is going to live long enough to make his dream come true.

The Sequel to the Bestselling Workout Book for Men Bigger Leaner Stronger Is this a bodybuilding book that'll show you how to obliterate your PRs and get jacked and swole in just 30 days? No. Is it a fitness book full of radical diet and exercise strategies and techniques for packing on slabs of lean mass and shredding piles of body fat faster than a roided cheetah? Absolutely not. But is it an exercise book (and nutrition book) that'll show you exactly how to eat and exercise to gain your next 15-to-20 pounds of lean muscle without having to force feed yourself (and just get fat), train a couple of hours per day (and just burn out), or sweat blood in every workout (and just get hurt)? Yes. And faster than you probably think possible. Here are just a few of the things you'll discover inside this workout book for men: The biggest (and most common) mistake even experienced weightlifters make with their diet that makes it almost impossible to keep gaining muscle and strength no matter what they do in the gym (and it's not skipping meals, eating too little protein, or eating too much in general).A tried and tested way to "cycle" your calories and carbs when cutting for having more energy, less hunger, and fewer cravings, and when lean bulking for gaining a lot more muscle than fat.A little-known but science-based method of accurately determining how much muscle and strength you can ultimately gain given your anatomy and genetics (including calculators to do the math for you).How to "periodize" your training using the time-proven principles of undulation and wave loading to gain up to 22% more strength, according to research (and remember-with more strength comes more muscle).12 months of paint-by-numbers resistance training workouts for building a fuller chest, wider back, thicker legs, and stronger arms . . . in only 3-to-5 weight training sessions per week.And that's not all, either . . .252 peer-reviewed scientific studies support the Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger system of eating, training, and recovering for losing fat and building muscle and strength.Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger has sold over 100,000 copies and was recently revised based on the latest findings in nutrition and exercise research (hence the second edition).Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger is written by international bestselling author and trainer Mike Matthews, who has sold over 2 million books and been featured in Esquire, Men's Health, Elle, Women's Health, Muscle & Strength, and more.So, imagine . . . just 12 weeks from now . . . looking at the changes in your physique and thinking, "I did that. That's awesome. I'm awesome." And believing it. The bottom line is you can go from "kinda fit, kinda fat" to "superfit, sub-10% bodyfat" without following a bland, boring, bodybuilding diet and without doing exhausting weightlifting workouts you hate. And this exercise book shows you how. Get your copy now, and start your journey to a bigger, leaner, and stronger you.

Day Hopper from Springfield, Oregon is old, fat and ugly or at least that's how he sees himself. He lives a solitary, boring life as his time in Vietnam, many years ago has left him incapable of developing close relationships. That is until a beautiful, tiny, Chinese, Private Investigator brings him news that his daughter is looking for him. While this might seem like good news, it comes as a bit of a blow to him as he was not aware that he had any children. A string of sudden and unfortunate events forces him to go and meet this mystery daughter. In the process, he discovers that he is not the only lonely person in the world and that the Vietnam war that he thought was over, is still being fought. This time the enemy is just as mysterious and unforgiving as the enemy he went to battle with long ago. As this new war unfolds, Day Hopper discovers that the old wounds that have caused a lifetime of pain might possibly be healed by the very relationship that he has avoided for so long.

Bully In D Minor is about a young girl and her struggle against an older, bigger bully. She employs different strategies to try to avoid the boy but still keeps getting bullied by him. Her dad warns the boy to leave her alone but that doesn't seem to help. Her parents talk to the boy's mother but there's not much help there either. There is a solution but it is difficult to find. Truth is that those who need the most love often ask for it in the worst ways.

Growing up means learning new things and in the summer of her fourteenth year Teddy Schaefer learns a lot more about life than she ever wanted to. She has been looking forward to a sailing her little boat in the waters around her Gulf Island home but her mom has other ideas. She informs Teddy that they are spending the summer in the "middle of nowhere" also known as Lipton, Saskatchewan. As boring as that seems to Teddy, sometimes, the middle of nowhere can become the center of the universe. A elderly Chinese Tai Chi instructor, an alcoholic aunt, an uncle who is in jail for putting a farm equipment company out of business and a kind policeman who turns out to be an old flame of her mom all take part in the most important and pivotal summer of young Teddy's life. Pender Island Blues is all about living and learning how to adjust to the storms that life can send your way.

Finding Annie...The latest novel by award winning author, Michael Matthews (Independent Publisher Book Award 2013, Silver Medal Winner for Best Regional E-Book - West "Getting There" A Gulf Islands Adventure) Victor Davis from Springfield, Oregon is about to discover that losing the love of your life is not the end of life but the beginning of something new. As much as he doesn't feel like going on, he finds out that it is not that easy to give up. He sets out on a journey that takes him places he never imagined he would go and shows him a side of himself he never knew was there. Victor comes to realize that there just might be some truth to the old saying that "coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous".

The companion journal to Mike Matthews’s acclaimed fitness bible Muscle for Life—“a must-read for anyone at any age who wants to lose fat, build muscle, and get strong…for life” (Mark Divine, New York Times bestselling author).

The Incredible True Story of How a British Police Officer Became a Real-Life American Superhero

A vivid and heart-breaking portrayal of a city in crisis.

A vivid and shocking account of the police's frontline experiences during the UK's deadly 2011 riots.

Explores the ideological and cultural milieu that shaped the Mexican people's understanding of technology. Intrinsically tied to the Porfiriato, the booming railroad network represented material progress in a country seeking its place in the modern world. Matthews discloses how the railroad's development represented the crowning achievement of the regime.

The book's argument depends, as do most proposals in education, upon cer tain positions in the philosophy of education.