John Hughes, a once-feted journalist/author with writer's block, puts at risk everything he has ever loved - his wife Laura, teenage daughter Rachael and the bucolic ease of their quiet corner of Ireland. Losing his friends and mistress, John is forced to take responsibility for his actions in order to save his family and his integrity.
Enter the mind of one of ninjutsu's most renowned teachers and start your journey towards martial arts mastery! The Ninja Mind documents Ninjutsu black belt Kevin Casey's journey toward mastery under the tutelage of Stephen K. Hayes, Black Belt Hall of Fame member and the "Father of American Ninjutsu." Casey vividly describes his successes and setbacks studying with his famous teacher--as well as his growing interest in the Ninja art of kuji-no-ho, the most specialized of traditional Ninja practices. Combined with determination and discipline, Casey's techniques and exercises will guide you to embody a ninja mindset. Exercises such as 'The Unbendable Arm' and 'Manifesting Power' will develop your physical strength, while 'Walking as the Hero' will hone the mentality necessary to overcome any challenge. Chapters in this ninjutsu guide include: The Nine Powers The Secrets Told Physical Strength Mental Strength Spirit Strength Negative Emotions As Stephen K. Hayes states in his foreword to the book, "It is [Kevin Casey's] and my hope that you will be inspired to seek out such power in your own life. The journey towards grasping the needed lessons will not be easy; it will not be comfortable or quick...but it is worth it. We'd like to show you how."
A truly captivating book which reflects on and memorializes our place within nature. A timeless and beautifully crafted collection. -Ben Banyard, Poet & Editor of Clear Poetry With great care to conscience Kevin Casey conveys his inner world, where he may grow a metaphysical orange tree inside himself and then lament the butchering of a lamb, 'its soft, stretched body as white as the rope that fastened it, ' at Easter. Casey creates poetry laced with descriptive detail that pays attention to the sensual in Ways to Make a Halo. -Orla Fay, Poet & Editor of Boyne Berries Magazine In Ways to Make a Halo, Kevin Casey seamlessly brings elements of the divine and the natural world together with very human moments, elevating the everyday to great effect. Casey's innovative use of language is subtle but powerful; these lines sneak into your heart, like an accidental glimpse at forgotten photographs. The tiny stories within each of the poems will share something new with every read through. -Kate Garrett, Poet & Editor of Picaroon Poetry
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The book introduces the Zero Pressure Sales Sequence, offering a refreshing approach to selling that eliminates the need for aggressive tactics like hustling and nagging. It emphasizes a more comfortable and predictable method, encouraging readers to embrace a different mindset towards sales. By focusing on genuine connections rather than pressure, it aims to transform the sales experience into a more enjoyable and effective process.
Zack, John, and Tony are the best of friends. They also happen to be at the top of their game however, their game isnt exactly legal. After celebrating a job well done, their boss, whom nobody trusts, arrives with a new assignment. One that the three of them swore they would never take, one that makes Zack ask the one question you dont ask. Not only do they have to keep an eye on their boss, but they have also drawn the attention of a police captain that has a curious vendetta against them. While trying to hide their plan from their paranoid boss, they must also deal with the unprecedented lengths the police will go through to take them