Bøker av Michael Carroll

Four thousand years ago the world's first super human walked the earth. Possessing the strength of one hundred men, skin impervious to attack, and the ability to read minds, this immortal being used his power to conquer and enslave nations. Now plans are in motion that will transport this super human to the present, where he'll usher in a new age of tyranny unlike anything the world has ever seen. Determined to stand against them, using powers they've only just begun to master, is a ragtag group of young heroes. For them this first test may be their greatest . . . and last.

The Earth is not the world it once was, and it is not the world it will always be. This book describes the exciting, complex, and occasionally baffling history of our own planet. Over the course of its 4.5 billion years, Earth has undergone astonishing changes to its surface and atmosphere, at times more closely resembling other planets in our Solar System than the habitable, teeming biosphere of today. Through these otherworldly analogs, author-illustrator Michael Carroll teaches readers about different aspects of our own planet¿s past. Our nearest cosmic neighbor, Venus, offers insights into Earth¿s own young atmosphere and surface, while Saturn¿s moon Titan may offer a window into the genesis of life on Earth. Planet Earth, Past and Present explores these and many more connections. Original art accompanies each chapter, depicting major stages of the Earth¿s evolution and providing vivid comparisons to other planets or moons. Come along on this journey through the Solar System¿a journey that ultimately leads us home.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 2041 A.D. Eustace Fargo's new justice system has been in effect for eight years. The old days of waiting times and backlogs are over: judgement is quick, and sentencing is instantaneous. The old police academies have all shut down, and the new order is triumphant. But are things any better? Unrest is worse than ever. Criminals are more likely to kill rather than be caught. There's a war coming for the streets... (P) Penguin Audio and Rebellion Publishing 2020

One wants to preserve history. Another seeks to resurrect a legendary army. A third plans to infuse the past with technology to save millions. If you could go back in time, what would you do?Something strange is going on at ChronoCorp.

In a system of galaxies completely unlike our own, meet Proteus Vex, ex-soldier turned super-spy. He's fast, brutal, and he always gets his prey. But when he is sent to find a former commanding officer, Vex finds himself caught up in a deadly conspiracy.

The galaxy's favourite all ages sci fi anthology is back! Reimagined versions of classic 2000 AD characters like Cadet Dredd star alongside brand new characters specially created for a younger audience. Robots, cat burglars, and brain busting tales of the future abound in the third volume of the critically acclaimed 2000 AD Regened!

Yet, many ice moons and dwarf planets, including Ceres and Pluto, are in fact sea worlds, hiding deep oceans beneath their ice crusts.

Judge Joseph Dredd has tackled hardened killers and would-be revolutionaries, he's taken beat-downs and bounced back, he's even arrested his own brother. In his third year, he'll become embroiled in the growing anti-robot movement; he'll head back out to the Cursed Earth; and he'll fall afoul of the secretive SJS - and not for the last time...

Using features such as case studies, exercises and points for reflection, this title presents an introduction to managing the supervisory relationship for both trainee and supervisor.

Drifting on Alien Winds surveys the many creative, and often wacky, ideas for exploring alien skies. Through historical photographs and stunning original paintings by the author, readers explore the weather on planets and moons, from the simmering acid-laden winds of Venus, to liquid methane-soaked skies of Titan.

This text provides guidance on how to operate best in an employee-counsellor role, and how to tackle the issues such a role raises - focusing on the interface between counsellor, client and organization. It presents a generic, integrative model of employee counselling.

In 2016, scientist Rosaly Lopes and artist Michael Carroll teamed up as fellows of the National Science Foundation to travel to Mount Erebus, the world¿s southernmost active volcano in Antarctica. The logistics of getting there and complex operations of Antarctica's McMurdo Station echo the kinds of strategies that future explorers will undertake as they set up settlements on Mars and beyond. This exciting popular-level book explores the arduous environment of Antarctica and how it is similar to other icy worlds in the Solar System.The bulk of this story delves into Antarcticäs infrastructure, exploration, and remote camps, culminating on the summit of Erebus. There, the authors explored the caves and ice towers on the volcanös flanks, taking photographs and generating original art depicting scenes in Antarctica and terrestrial analogs on other planets and moons. Readers will see an intimate side of Mount Erebus and Antarctica while surveying the region¿s history, exploration, geology, and volcanology, which includes research funded by the National Science Foundation¿s United States Antarctic Programs. Richly illustrated with photographs and stunning paintings showcasing the beauty of the harsh continent, the book captures the spirit and splendor of the authors¿ journey to Erebus.

In 2016, scientist Rosaly Lopes and artist Michael Carroll teamed up as fellows of the National Science Foundation to travel to Mount Erebus, the worldΓÇÖs southernmost active volcano in Antarctica. The logistics of getting there and complex operations of Antarctica''s McMurdo Station echo the kinds of strategies that future explorers will undertake as they set up settlements on Mars and beyond. This exciting popular-level book explores the arduous environment of Antarctica and how it is similar to other icy worlds in the Solar System.The bulk of this story delves into AntarcticaΓÇÖs infrastructure, exploration, and remote camps, culminating on the summit of Erebus. There, the authors explored the caves and ice towers on the volcanoΓÇÖs flanks, taking photographs and generating original art depicting scenes in Antarctica and terrestrial analogs on other planets and moons. Readers will see an intimate side of Mount Erebus and Antarctica while surveying the regionΓÇÖs history, exploration, geology, and volcanology, which includes research funded by the National Science FoundationΓÇÖs United States Antarctic Programs. Richly illustrated with photographs and stunning paintings showcasing the beauty of the harsh continent, the book captures the spirit and splendor of the authorsΓÇÖ journey to Erebus.

Dredd's been on the beat for a year, but he's not done learning yet. His second year on the sked will see him back out in the Cursed Earth, where there are no easy answers; he'll tackle an apparent serial killer targeting journalists; and he'll take his first real beat down, leaving him with only his badge and his conviction to protect him...

It's set on the shores of Kraken Mare, the vast methane sea found high in the northern latitudes of Saturn's moon, Titan, in a future when humanity has spread throughout the solar system.

Work is such a crucial part of our life, and yet we often struggle with-and feel overwhelmed by-the numerous challenges it presents us. Whether it's job insecurity, making peace with or leaving an unfulfilling job, or dealing with office conflicts, we often experience fear and a sense of groundlessness just at a time when we want to be our most creative and resilient. Drawing on Buddhist philosophy, Michael Carroll, a longtime human-resources executive, meditation teacher, and executive coach, explains how the practice of mindfulness-full awareness of our moment-to-moment experience-can help us become more confident and open to possibility in our work life. He offers a system of potent, inspiring principles that we can use as a practice for helping us work with our insecurities and awakening our natural bravery, resourcefulness, and resilience.

In The Mindful Leader, Michael Carroll focuses on ten key principles of mindfulness and how they apply to leading groups and organizations, addressing a range of topics along the way, including how to: • heal the "toxic workplace,” where anxiety and stress impede performance • cultivate courage and confidence in the face of workplace difficulties • pursue organizational goals without neglecting what's happening here and now • lead with wisdom and gentleness, not just with ambition and power • start a personal meditation practice to develop your innate leadership talents The Mindful Leader is also available on audio CD.

Scattered in a crescent in the sparkling waters of the Aegean, the islands of the Sporades are known to Greek fishermen as 'the gates of the wind'. This book presents a tale of a life full of simple pleasures, governed by the seasons, the tides and the wind.