Bøker av Matt Morris

Bob Crowder: A New Zealand organics pioneer, by leading garden historian Matt Morris, tells the story of Bob Crowder''s life and his role in the birth of the organics movement in Aotearoa New Zealand.Growing up in wartime Britain, the peaceful pursuit of gardening was young Bob''s refuge.He later became an innovative horticulturalist and early champion of regenerative agriculture. After emigrating to New Zealand in the early 1960s, Crowder established the country''s only university-based organics research unit at Lincoln, where he experimented with new techniques and plant varieties and inspired generations of students.A controversial figure within orthodox agricultural science, Crowder''s impatience with bureaucracy and criticism of industrial growing methods brought him into conflict with the mainstream. From the late 1970s on, he became an outspoken advocate of organics, helping to build a sector now worth hundreds of millions of dollars.To those who knew him, Crowder was a larger-than-life character, pragmatic and visionary, but his homosexuality also made him an outsider in many ways, and he wrestled with the impact of homophobia throughout his career.Scrupulously researched, drawing on extensive interviews with Crowder, and accompanied by full-colour illustrations, Bob Crowder: A New Zealand organics pioneer captures a complex man whose legacy goes beyond his achievements in horticulture.

Reckoning Ball is the third full-length poetry collection by Matt Morris. His previous books include Nearing Narcoma, which former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo selected as the winner of the Main Street Rag Poetry Book Award, and Walking in Chicago with a Suitcase in My Hand, published by Knut House Press. His poems have appeared in various literary magazines and anthologies, for which he has received multiple nominations for the Pushcart Prize as well as Best of the Net. He is the editor-in-chief of the literary journal Home Planet News.

Baseball - it's the most iconic of American pastimes. Millions of fans flock to their nearest ballpark every year to catch a game, but few venture beyond state borders to visit other teams. Fewer still have been to all 30 in the Major Leagues. Just a handful have done it in a single season. This is the story of how a British baseball fan spent the Summer of 2023 doing just that. 30 parks in 35 days. It doesn't sound too tough, but mix in long flights, hurricanes and train delays, and suddenly it becomes an epic undertaking.

Common Ground: Garden histories of Aotearoa takes a loving look at gardens and garden practices in Aotearoa New Zealand over time. While a lot of gardening books focus on the grand plantings of wealthy citizens, Matt Morris explores the historical processes behind 'humble gardens'--those created and maintained by ordinary people. From the arrival of the earliest Polynesian settlers carrying precious seeds and cuttings through early settler gardens to 'Dig for Victory' efforts, he traces the collapse and renewal of home gardening culture, through the emergence of community initiatives to the recent concept of food sovereignty. Compost, Maori gardens, the suburban vege patch, the rise of soil toxin levels, the role of native plants, and City Beautiful movements...Morris looks at the ways in which cultural meanings have been inscribed in the land through our gardening practices over time. What do our gardens say about us, and where we have been? Matt Morris digs deep in Common Ground.

Do you want to know what words you can use to attract people and things into your life?For over 15 years, the author and spiritual healer Matt Morris has used NLP to change lives. Ironically, he discovered the power of words when he was struggling with depression. He learned that words (and thoughts) are here to either beat you up or lift you up, and it''s 100% up to you. But, first you have to program your mind with NLP.This Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) Guide will teach you the secrets to detecting a lie, and how to build an immediate connection with ANYONE! It will even show you how you can attract wealth and improve ALL your relationships.In Addition, You''ll Discover:How To Read Body Language (even what peoples'' feet are saying)How To Save Time & Maximize Your ProductivityHow To Turn A Negative Situation Into A Positive OneHow To Motivate YourselfHow To Improve Your HealthHow To Have Happier ThoughtsAnd Much, Much More!What Readers are Saying:"I was uncertain what NLP was about, as I figured it was related to social manipulation and techniques that hypnotists use. In reality it''s more about how we interact with people. The book goes into detail about topics like mirroring, body language and identifying with the person you''re talking to in order to relate better. All of these tips are very practical, especially for somebody who''s constantly learning about social interactions and trying to improve himself."

Storytelling Is One Of The Greatest Skills A Person Can Have, Yet Only Few People Know How To Really Tell A Story.This storytelling method is a proven-to-work method. You can use it not only for presentations and speeches, but most importantly in everyday life situations to take literally anything that happened to you, make it sound intriguing, and completely capture the listener''s attention.Have you ever tried to tell a story but it didn''t turn out the way you wanted it to?This storytelling guide is a proven-to-work method. Thousands of reader swear by this unique method (read the reviews). You can use it not only for presentations and speeches, but most importantly in everyday life situations that leave an impact on the listener.Inside You Will Discover:The 10 Simple Steps To Making Any Story PowerfulHow To Easily Talk To AnyoneThe Secret Strategy That Master Storytellers UseHow To Tell An Inspirational, Hilarious, or Scary Story That People Will Not ForgetHow To Break the Ice With A Neighbor, Co-Worker, or Someone Your Attracted ToThe 2 Best Ways To Begin A Story And Get The Listener Immediately Hooked!And Much, Much More!The author, Matt Morris has learned how to tell stories after mastering the art of storytelling from mentors such as John Truby, and Richard Maxwell. Now he''s taken what works and turned it into a simple, easy to understand book that he calls the Storytelling Method.What Readers are Saying:"When first reading the title I was confused as to how story telling could benefit me. Shortly into reading the book, I learned many of the ways effective story telling be of help to me. Whether it''s motivating employees, capturing the attention of a crush, going on a job interview of a highly-coveted job or educating others, the ability to tell compelling stories is a powerful quality. The book has an interactive approach that allows the reader to learning the basic components to an effective story. The book can be helpful to all types of people. People with all levels of social skills can apply the concepts of this book. If you''re a gregarious person who want''s a new approach to gain attention from others, or shy and have difficulty breaking the proverbial ice; this book has easy to use techniques. I can''t stress how helpful this book was to me. It took me less than an hour to read, and as soon as I finished reading it I felt compelled to try out some of the techniques I learned. I noticed how engaged my audience was and was elated to see so many of them smiling. I gained a sense of self-confidence and respect among my peers. This is a must read book that will manifest your desire to communicate with many walks of life and easily capture their attention."Think of How Others Will See You Once You Really Know How To Tell A Story...

Do you want to learn the secret of positivity?For thousands of years, we as humans, have naturally looked for "what''s wrong". It was a survival mechanism. But, imagine how your life would be different if your mind automatically used positivity and looked for "what''s right".Inside this book, you''ll find out:How To Completely Transform Your Mind To Automatically Think Positive ThoughtsHow To Attract What You Want In LifeThe Surprising Benefits of Positive ThinkingHow To Use Negative "Realistic" ThinkingHow To End All Negative Self Talk and Limiting BeliefsAnd Much, Much More!The author, Matt Morris has been into personal development since 1998, when he was in a plane crash, a coma for a month, and had to relearn practically everything. He''s read hundreds of books, and been to many self-help conferences. Now, he''s put his own spin on things with the knowledge and wisdom he''s acquired.

Have you have spotted someone you wanted to talk to, but didn''t have the words to say?99% of people go through this in their lifetime, but the cool thing is you can learn exactly what to say to anybody in any situation.Here Is A Preview Of What''s Inside:The Secrets Experts Use To Feel Confident & Have Fun During PresentationsHow To Create An Opener That Instantly Hooks The ListenersHow To Keep Your Listeners On The Edge Of Their SeatsHow To Create Unforgettable StoriesHow To Bring Your Characters To LifeHow To Make Your Story Visually Intriguing - Like A MovieHow To Be Prepared For Public Speaking Events & PresentationsWays To Build Instant Rapport With The AudienceAnd Much, Much More!Imagine yourself 1-Hour from now...You''ve read this powerful book and your confidence has skyrocketed because you now know how to give a powerful presentation without feeling anxious about what to say, or what people are thinking...The author, Matt Morris is a social artist who strives to be the best communicator he can be. He loves people and strives to create more happiness in people''s lives through connection, love, and understanding.What Readers are Saying:"If you''re one of the types who finds it difficult in conversing with others and has a genuine desire to improve on this, this book is for you. Be it verbal or non-verbal, communication plays the most vital role in our daily life. For most of us, the initial talk is the difficult thing. This book explains the starting troubles and the remedies in great detail. It does not end there. The art of continuing the talk and the remedies to overcome the fear of talking are also explained. This book is certainly worth a try."

Do you want to know the 10 steps that every successful person uses to reach their goals?If you''ve ever had a goal and not achieved it, then this was written for you because it''ll show you EXACTLY what you need to do to accomplish it.You''ll soon learn:The 10 Step Formula For Successful Person Uses To Achieve Their GoalsPowerful Ways To Stay MotivatedHow To Apply SMART Goals To Your Life (Money, Health, Relationships)How To Have A Solid Mindset Of ExcellencePlenty of Examples To Make Your Goals Easier To CreateTechniques For Life Coaching Yourself And Holding Yourself AccountableAnd Much, Much More!The author, Matt Morris strives for excellence, and he is determined to make the world a better, happier place through his books, presentations, and coaching.What Readers are Saying:"I thoroughly enjoyed reading "How To Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals" by Matt Morris. What makes this book so practical is that it''s beneficial to anyone who has goals in their life that they haven''t been able to achieve. Morris uses the S.M.A.R.T. system, which is a step-by step method to obtain any goal. This allows the reader to write out each of the components of their goals to see how they are progressing. Another aspect of the book I like, is that it helped me to realize goals that I wasn''t aware of prior to reading the book. The book was easy to read and took less than two hours to finish. This made reading it easy to fit into my busy schedule, and I was easily able to go back and write down exercises that worked best for me. Whether your goal is to lose weight, have more financial success or create fulfilling relationships, this book will guide you through the steps to achieve it. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a goal they have not yet been able to accomplish."

Are you ready to be happy?As humans, we can not be happy every single moment of everyday. But the cool thing is if we know how to create happiness, we are more prone to being happy when we want to be happy. This book will help show over 50 easy ways to create happiness.The topics covered include:How to let go of the pastHow to live in the present momentQuestions you can ask yourself to get unstuckHow to set goals and achieve themHow to stop worrying about the futureHow to change your internal dialogue from negative to positiveAnd much more!The author, Matt Morris has been into personal development since 1998, when he was in a plane crash, a coma for a month, and had to relearn practically everything. He''s read hundreds of books, and been to many self-help conferences. Now, he''s put his own spin on things with the knowledge and wisdom he''s acquired.What Readers are Saying:"I liked this book! It is written very well! Moreover the plot is amazing and described in a simple way. That''s why I understood everything and made conclusions concerning my own life. This will also guide you to be a perfect self-contented oneness with nature. After reading the book you will have a great opportunity to realize your life from inside. I recommend!"

You are about to be taken to a place of comfort. A place where anxiety does not exist, where you can simply be and enjoy life...a place called the present moment.The reality is that millions of people are highly stressed-out everyday over work or relationship issues, worrying about things that could potentially happen; or over-planning for the future, when they are completely missing out on the present moment. In addition, people are stressing about things that have already happened, that are unchangeable because they are in the past, and again, missing out on what is going on in the present moment.Here Is A Preview Of What You''ll Learn...How To Clear Your Mind Of Worries And StressHow To Enjoy Each And Every MomentHow To Increase Your Productivity With Mental ClarityStrategies To Let Go Of The PastHow To Access And Remain In The Present MomentHow To MeditateInquiries At The End Of Each Chapter To Increase Your Awareness Of The Present MomentAnd Much, Much More!This book is designed to be an inspirational and meaningful read. It gets straight to the point, and is easy to understand. The ability to live in the present moment is the gateway to peace and happiness, and the answer to relieving stress and anxiety. I hope it will be an eye-opening, refreshing experience for you.Prepare to be anxiety-free with this simple step-by-step formula...What Readers are Saying:"I was still living deep within my past when I purchased this book. The pain, the constant reminders was too overbearing for me to have in my life and still put a smile on my face. The information Matt Morris shares in "How To Live In The Present Moment" caused me to reevaluate my life. He taught me how to quit living in my past and live for every moment. Good read!"

Are you sick of feeling "not good enough"?This is how the author, Matt Morris, felt for many years after being in a plane crash that left him with permanent disabilities, and on top of that, losing both of his parents at a young age...He thought that he had nothing to live for.He had to make the choice - either to give up, or do what it took to love himself as if today were his last day. He chose the latter. This was 20 years ago. And now he wants to share his secrets that took him from never feeling good enough, to completely loving himself.Inside this phenomenal book you''ll discover:Who You Really AreHow to Develop an Accurate Self-Perception of YourselfThe One Thing You May Be Doing That NEGATIVELY Affects Your Mental HealthThe One Thing You Can Do Everyday To Stay Emotionally ResilientWhy Success and Loving Yourself Are InterrelatedThe 14 Things you Need to do to Feel HappyThe Things That Can Lead To Mental Illness (Depression and Anxiety)Why Self-Confidence is Necessary and How to Boost ItHow to Improve Your Self-EsteemHow To Stop Comparing Yourself To OthersHow to Overcome StressAnd Much More!If you''re ready to change your life, then this guide is for you.The author, Matt Morris has been a professional life coach for 7 years. He trained at the Coaches Training Institute in San Rafael, California. He is passionate about helping people feel better about their lives. He is a mental health advocate and on a mission to stop suicide.What Readers are Saying:"This book provides some excellent tips on how to love yourself.An outstanding motivational and inspirational book for everyone that has poor self-esteem. Being confident and happy with our life is the key to a positive and progressive life. This book has compelling insights and encouragements that greatly move and enhance my outlook in life. Highly Recommended!"

A self-made millionaire shows you how to make millions while living life on your own terms At just eighteen years old, Matt Morris founded his first marketing business. At twenty, he dropped out of college to pursue business full-time. At twenty-one, he was homeless and deeply in debt, living out of his car.