Michael D : 1112 books

        The practice of judo katas has changed over time as a result of perceived purpose. The chapters in this anthology were written by seven authorities in judo history and practice. Their writings clarify the purpose of kata and thus its mode of practice and their place in...

Managers who focus on the people below them miss the chance to manage up the chain of command. If they can manage their bosses, they can free themselves up to do the best job they can. You can do the same. Thats the practical and practiced message in this brief eBook from D. Michael Abrashoff, once the captain of the USS Benfold, who told his story in the bestselling book, Its Your Ship.

Companies and the navy have this in common: Success depends heavily on crew morale, the eagerness born of spirit, zeal, and zest. You cant buy morale, much less bribe or bully it into existence. But you can sharply boost it -- at little or no cost -- by spicing serious workdays with unserious good...

Figure out whats wrong, enlist your people in the cause of fixing it, persuade them to take ownership, and never declare victory. Thats the advice of Captain D. Michael Abrashoff, author of The New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller Its Your Ship, in this brief eBook.

The more insecure you feel, the more difficult situations become. Thats because most people resist, making matters worse. Suppose you do the opposite: Accept fear, treat it like a passing shower, and focus on things you can control. Your demons vanish. In this brief eBook are those and other tonics...

Leading without listening is like walking in the dark. You need to know what your crew, customers, and suppliers think, so listen hard -- and pounce on every good idea you hear. But its not as easy as you think, says New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Captain D. Michael Abrashoff in this brief eBook.

Give your people power to do their jobs, clear the decks of anything that keeps them from doing it, and leave your ego on shore. Thats the advice of Captain D. Michael Abrashoff, author of The New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller Its Your Ship, in this brief eBook.

In WE THE PEOPLE, A DOCTORS HANDBOOK ., Michael P Fangman M.D. gives the United States anything but a clean bill of health. In a far reaching commentary youll never hear on Meet the Press; medical problem-solving and common sense are compared to political patrimony in the face of dire systemic problems....

Evangelicals, once at the periphery of American life, now wield power in the White House and on Wall Street, at Harvard and in Hollywood. How have they reached the pinnacles of power in such a short time? And what does this mean for evangelicals--and for America? Drawing on personal interviews with...

This Omnibus Edition collects all three Arena books into a single volume. It is meant for those who arrived late to the party and who wish to save a few bucks while picking up the same stories in a single package. Arena is the story of the future gone horribly wrong. A future where those that...

The #1 bestseller that gives YOU complete control over your body and your health. With new health studies and advice bombarding us every day, few people know much about what chugs, churns, and thumps throughout the miraculous system that is the human anatomy. YOU: The Owner's Manual...

The #1 bestseller that gives YOU complete control over your body and your health. With new health studies and advice bombarding us every day, few people know much about what chugs, churns, and thumps throughout the miraculous system that is the human anatomy. YOU: The Owner's Manual...

 Converts to Joseph Smith’s 1828 restoration of primitive Christianity were attracted to the non-hierarchical nature of the movement. It was precisely because there were no priests, ordinances, or dogma that people joined in such numbers. Smith intended everyone to be a prophet, and anyone who...

Why is Paul's theology of ministry still important for us in the 21st century? From his days before conversion, his experience of conversion, and life after conversion, we find what shaped the focus and approach to his ministry. Enjoy a quick study of how he simply delivered the message of the Lord...