Michael Newman

The Sock JunctionIn this charming and imaginative tale, young Charlie embarks on a curious adventure after discovering that one of his socks has mysteriously vanished. What starts as an ordinary day quickly becomes an extraordinary journey into the unknown as Charlie begins to wonder if wormholes, phenomena his dad often talks about, could be the cause of these strange disappearances.With the help of his loyal dog, Sydney, and a colorful cast of characters-including his insightful mom, friendly neighbor Claudia, and Courtney, the enthusiastic sister of his coach-Charlie dives deep into the mysteries of science and space. Along the way, he discovers not only the wonders of the universe but also the importance of creativity, determination, and asking the right questions.Perfect for young readers who love science, adventure, and a little touch of humor, The Sock Junction is a delightful story that inspires curiosity about the world-and beyond.

No pressure but these alien invaders Max and Bowie are invading (oops) I mean visiting Cleveland, Ohio and the fate of the Galaxy might depend on what they think about this great city. Is the city worthy enough to persuade these intergalactic travelers to detour the total destruction of the planet and save humanity? Let's find out?

This book describes highlights, and the occasional lowlight, of Michael Newman's life. It will make you laugh, shudder and reflect. Newman takes you to far-flung places - Jamaica, America, South Africa, France and England - with a witty mind and a cross-cultural vision of the world. This is a personal memoir delighting in the inconsistencies of life. Among the highlights, he talks his way out of a mugging in Kingston, Jamaica, tells the world's longest joke in Covent Garden, joins a picket line of a clothing workers' strike in Johannesburg, and finds himself in Paris during the riots that swept across France in May 1968. Among the lowlights, he flies a car in north Pakistan and comes a social cropper in Dallas.

What is socialism? Does it have a future, or has it become an outdated ideology in the 21st century? This Very Short Introduction considers the major theories in socialism, and explores its historical evolution from the French Revolution to the present day. Michael Newman argues that socialism has always been a diverse doctrine, while nevertheless containing a central core of interconnected values and goals: a critique of capitalism; an optimistic view of human beings; and the belief that it is possible to establish societies based on egalitarianism, social solidarity, and co-operation. In this new edition, he draws on case studies such as Cuba, Sweden, and Bolivia, to consider attempts to implement socialism in practice, before discussing New Left challenges to conventional notions of socialism on such questions as feminism, climate change, and direct action. Rejecting the widespread view that socialism is an out-dated doctrine, Newman argues that it remains ultimately relevant in today's world. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books ar the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

May 1945In the dying days of WW II on the American occupied side of Germany's Elbe River, US Army Medical Corps Colonel Samuel Singer comes upon the shot-up wreck of a smouldering SS Staff car, with a badly injured driver, nearby a dead German Army officer carrying the ID of a Nazi war criminal, and a young blonde woman, also dead in the back seat. July 1988Art curator Daniel Singer, the adopted son of Colonel Singer receives a mysterious package-a large brown envelope, sealed with security tape-from West Berlin. He can't help but think that there's something important within the envelope. But what?Daniel's quest to learn about the package's contents leads him on a surprising voyage of discovery about his own roots, including an encounter with the Mossad, Israel's top secret spy agency. As he searches, he unlocks the history and secrets of three families-one American and two German-following them through tumultuous times, from the dying days of WWI to the rise of Adolf Hitler, WWII, the Holocaust, the birth of the State of Israel and three Middle East wars.As Daniel learns about duty, honour, sacrifice, and the familial ties that bind us all, he will be faced with a life-altering choice-and the opportunity to right the most heinous of wrongs....

May 1945In the dying days of WW II on the American occupied side of Germany's Elbe River, US Army Medical Corps Colonel Samuel Singer comes upon the shot-up wreck of a smouldering SS Staff car, with a badly injured driver, nearby a dead German Army officer carrying the ID of a Nazi war criminal, and a young blonde woman, also dead in the back seat. July 1988Art curator Daniel Singer, the adopted son of Colonel Singer receives a mysterious package-a large brown envelope, sealed with security tape-from West Berlin. He can't help but think that there's something important within the envelope. But what?Daniel's quest to learn about the package's contents leads him on a surprising voyage of discovery about his own roots, including an encounter with the Mossad, Israel's top secret spy agency. As he searches, he unlocks the history and secrets of three families-one American and two German-following them through tumultuous times, from the dying days of WWI to the rise of Adolf Hitler, WWII, the Holocaust, the birth of the State of Israel and three Middle East wars.As Daniel learns about duty, honour, sacrifice, and the familial ties that bind us all, he will be faced with a life-altering choice-and the opportunity to right the most heinous of wrongs....

This book provides an overview of all aspects of New York English in a style designed for undergraduates.

Disenchanted with his strained marriage and desperately delaying the overdue mortgage payments on his struggling car repair shop, expert mechanic Jude Layden has got more issues than Hot Rod. If only his stalled business had a jumpstart it could run on all cylinders. The wheels of fortune turn in Jude's favor when Miami millionaire Paco Roman shows interest in purchasing his pristine Chevy Bel Air, a family heirloom that could fetch a hefty sum, put his business back in the black, and give his wife, Margarita, and daughter, Chloe, a better life. Although he's reluctant to sell, Jude puts his Baltimore hometown in the Bel Air's rearview mirror and sets out for South Beach to seal the deal. But upon Jude's arrival with his shop sidekick, Hector, Paco throws a monkey wrench in the plans by curiously making his purchase contingent upon the Bel Air participating in two upcoming car shows-the first in South Beach, the other in Fort Myers. Jude's confusion and anger rises like the oppressive SoBe heat. He is anxious to get home to salvage the scraps of his marriage from the junkyard, but he desperately needs the money and commits to one last trip. He is clueless as to the arduous calamity and life-changing moment that await him. FLORIDA SUNBURN is a classic novel about how a hard-working man, who is just trying to get ahead, experiences a fall from grace, but commits to Christ and recommits to his family.

What should be done after the end of a repressive regime or a civil war? How can bitter divisions be resolved in a way that combines reconciliation with accountability? In this book, Michael Newman accessibly introduces these debates, outlining the key ideas and giving an overview of the vast literature by reference to case studies in such places as South Africa, Cambodia and Sierra Leone. While recognising that every situation is different, he argues that is vital to contend fully with the past and address the fundamental causes of mass human rights abuses. A readable overview for those coming to the subject of transitional justice for the first time, and food for thought for those already familiar with it, this book is invaluable in areas ranging from politics and international relations to peace and conflict studies, law, human rights and philosophy.

What should be done after the end of a repressive regime or a civil war? How can bitter divisions be resolved in a way that combines reconciliation with accountability? In this book, Michael Newman accessibly introduces these debates, outlining the key ideas and giving an overview of the vast literature by reference to case studies in such places as South Africa, Cambodia and Sierra Leone. While recognising that every situation is different, he argues that is vital to contend fully with the past and address the fundamental causes of mass human rights abuses. A readable overview for those coming to the subject of transitional justice for the first time, and food for thought for those already familiar with it, this book is invaluable in areas ranging from politics and international relations to peace and conflict studies, law, human rights and philosophy.

Notes On Protesting documents one of the artist Peter Liversidge's Proposals, which was first performed in 2013/14 in London and then re-performed at Bonniers Konsthall in Stockholm in 2019. The project is the result of a collaboration between the artist and students at schools in Stepney, London, and Farsta, Stockholm. Together they created a performance in the form of a protest rally. In various workshops, the children themselves had to decide what they wanted to express and what they might want to protest against. Together they created banners, posters and protest songs that convey their views on the world around them. Published in collaboration with Bonniers Konsthall, Stockholm, Sweden.

A week in Cannes can be murder.The action plunges through the famous hotels and bars of the French Riviera during the summer festival season as Andy Carrick - an ex-soldier still doing battle with himself -- hunts for the cut-throat razor killer of a decadent advertising guru murdered during a long lunch.Is it really the crime of passion it's been made to look, he wonders?Or is it actually big business related?Or maybe, just maybe, it's a brazen art forgery scam?At first the murder seems a real life-saver to Carrick, he aches to get back to the centre of things.But suddenly he's not so sure. The investigation is leading him straight back to his own messy past, a dark and lonely place he's in no hurry to revisit. Memories of Afghanistan, the failure of his marriage, the death of his mentor, all his insecurities and lack of certainty threaten to engulf the investigation.When his own alibi crumbles, he starts wondering one more thing: can he survive seven days and nights in a town full of liars for hire?Want vivid characters and tight plotting shot through with dry wit? An intense psychological struggle against time, the French police, Marseille gangsters, faithlesss friends and the hero's own demons?Strap yourself in.It's John Buchan meets Ian Rankin. Praise for Michael Newman from Amazon readers: "Newman engages the reader from the first page . . . a smart and compelling book" - Sarah A. Schaffer"Absolutely wonderful, well written and very unique . . . I totally love it. It will stay in my personal library. (No, I won't be selling it on Amazon like I do most of my books.) It will get read again and again" - Susanna Hutcheson"He knows how to get attention . . . Read it for the asides, the tangents . . . the rambles. We recommend you read it for pleasure" - Rolf Dobelli"It is these captivating interludes that make the book really valuable . . . an engaging repast . . . anybody reading this book is sure to find in it a delightful book worth possessing" - Mind Mapper

A week in Cannes can be murder. The action plunges through the famous hotels and bars of the French Riviera during the summer festival season as Andy Carrick - an ex-soldier still doing battle with himself - hunts for the cut-throat razor killer of a decadent advertising guru murdered during a long lunch. Is it really the crime of passion it's been made to look, he wonders? Or is it actually big business related? Or maybe, just maybe, it's a brazen art forgery scam? At first the murder seems a real life-saver to Carrick, he aches to get back to the centre of things. But suddenly he's not so sure. The investigation is leading him straight back to his own messy past, a dark and lonely place he's in no hurry to revisit. Memories of Afghanistan, the failure of his marriage, the death of his mentor, all his insecurities and lack of certainty threaten to engulf the investigation. When his own alibi crumbles, he starts wondering one more thing: can he survive seven days and nights in a town full of liars for hire? Want vivid characters and tight plotting shot through with dry wit? An intense psychological struggle against time, the French police, Marseille gangsters, traitorous friends and Carrick's own demons? Strap yourself in. It's John Buchan meets Ian Rankin. PRAISE FOR MICHAEL NEWMAN FROM AMAZON READERS: "Newman engages the reader from the first page . . . a smart and compelling book" - Sarah A. Schaffer "Absolutely wonderful, well written and very unique . . . I totally love it. It will stay in my personal library. (No, I won't be selling it on Amazon like I do most of my books.) It will get read again and again" - Susanna Hutcheson "He knows how to get attention . . . Read it for the asides, the tangents . . . the rambles. We recommend you read it for pleasure" - Rolf Dobelli "It is these captivating interludes that make the book really valuable . . . an engaging repast . . . anybody reading this book is sure to find in it a delightful book worth possessing" - Mind Mapper PRAISE FOR MICHAEL NEWMAN FROM REVIEWERS: "Aims straight at the core ... confronting and provocative, stimulating and engaging ... Michael Newman shows us what it's all about" - Neil Stagoll "An absolutely compelling read for anyone ..." - Jim Aitchison "A rich soup of insight and inspiration" - Jack Vaughan "This is certainly an easy and readable book - a must ... " - Florence Oh "In all this is a wonderful book, enjoyable, revealing and ultimately educational ..." - Mark Gabbott "His interesting and well written book will go a long way ..." - Al Ries

Spanning 60 years, this publication surveys the art, editing and curating activities of London-based, Pakistani-born artist Rasheed Araeen (born 1935) for the first time, presenting an expansive artistic practice that has had a profound influence on generations of artists, writers and thinkers. Whether as a pioneer of Minimalist sculpture, a publisher of magazines at the forefront of postcolonial thinking like Third Text (founded 1987) or as an abstract painter drawing inspiration from the art of the Abbasid period, Araeen has consistently sought to realign the understanding of Modernism imposed by the hegemonic discourses of the West. Bringing together newly commissioned essays by leading art critics and historians, documentation from the artist's archive as well as an extensive survey of Araeen's work, this publication offers the opportunity--long overdue--to assess Araeen's impact as an artist and thinker.

This book makes an original and readable contribution to defining the nature of justice in the aftermath of a repressive regime. While considering transitional justice as conventionally defined, this work explores broader conceptions of justice and is distinct in approaching the subject through a discussion of the lives and works of six writers: Victor Serge in Stalinist Russia, Albert Camus in Vichy France, Jorge Semprun in Spain under Franco, Ngugi wa Thiong'o in colonial and post-colonial Kenya, Ariel Dorfman in Chile under Pinochet, and Nadine Gordimer in apartheid South Africa. Each lived under a brutal regime, was prepared to take substantial risks in order to contribute to its overthrow, and survived a transition to a new regime. Each thought deeply about the evolving situation with viewpoints derived from a combination of lived experience and intellectual and artistic creation. Each illuminated key questions with reference to a particular country, while developing wider insights. Newman demonstrates that their writings provide a valuable addition to academic analysis and external policy advice that too often fails to take sufficient account of reflective understanding, social and cultural context and the specificity of each situation. He also highlights the evolving and multi-dimensional nature of justice and injustice in political transitions.

Walking the circle with intention while applying The Nine Principles of the Manzou Method and holding specific postures is the best way to eliminate back pain and strengthen the back.Each of these postures opens, unblocks and energizes a specific acupuncture meridian or group of meridians within the body. The exercises will rebalance the musclo-skeletal system, eliminate pain, prevent illness, calm the nervous system and improve overall health.Michael Newman has been working as an injury and rehabilitation specialist for the last 30 years. He has been commissioned to work in Europe, America and the Far East and has experience of working with professional footballers, dancers, golfers and athletes. Michael also specialises in working with Stroke Patients, MS, Parkinson's Disease, Special Needs and Paralysis.Michael is the CEO of Rehabilitation in Action and has developed his own training programme which he calls " The Manzou Method".

Michael Newman—a two-time winner of the Cyril O. Houle Award for Outstanding Literature in Adult Education—examines the use of rational discourse, nonrational discourse, and storytelling to bring about personal and collective change. Using a powerful blend of theoretical discussion and step-by-step accounts of practice, Newman returns to what actually happens in that magical encounter between teacher and learner. He examines the educational use of emotions such as frustration, dismay, anger, hatred and love. He proposes ways of teaching and learning insight. He examines how educators can teach people to take effective action. And he discusses how educators and learners can work together to make that action morally justifiable. Newman argues that the educator’s role is to help people resist the controls imposed on them by others. The task, the challenge, the mission of the activist educator is to teach defiance.