Michael Ray

Born at Christmas 1249 to Richard, Edmund of Cornwall was nephew to Henry III and cousin to Edward I. His eventful childhood took him to Germany when his father was elected king there. He was captured at the battle of Lewes and imprisoned for more than a year. Returning from crusade, he witnessed the brutal murder of his half-brother, which left him as heir to his father, the richest man in the kingdom. Throughout his life, Edmund played a crucial role in medieval England. As Regent of England, Earl of Cornwall and the richest man in the land, he was a leading force of the late-thirteenth century. This book considers Edmund’s life, his use of his wealth to lend to the king and others and to be a major benefactor of religious houses. His piety saw him found two new religious houses, rebuild another and bring the Holy Blood relic from Germany to Hailes abbey. His record as Regent of England for three years is assessed. The wide spread of his lands, which included 13castles and more than 800 places in 27 counties, and his tenants are set out as is his place in the local community. The basis of his wealth and its sources, including money from his lands but also from tin mining and marine dues in Cornwall, is explored and his knightly affinity and his close associates and officials are considered. On a personal level, the book examines his unsuccessful, childless marriage with the sister of the Earl of Gloucester. Edmund was a key figure throughout Edward I's rein and the late-thirteenth century. In this insightful account, the man behind England's 'greatest king' is at long last brought to the fore.

Born at Christmas 1249 to Richard, Edmund of Cornwall was nephew to Henry III and cousin to Edward I. His eventful childhood took him to Germany when his father was elected king there. He was captured at the battle of Lewes and imprisoned for more than a year. Returning from crusade, he witnessed the brutal murder of his half-brother, which left him as heir to his father, the richest man in the kingdom. Throughout his life, Edmund played a crucial role in medieval England. As Regent of England, Earl of Cornwall and the richest man in the land, he was a leading force of the late-thirteenth century. This book considers Edmund's life, his use of his wealth to lend to the king and others and to be a major benefactor of religious houses. His piety saw him found two new religious houses, rebuild another and bring the Holy Blood relic from Germany to Hailes abbey. His record as Regent of England for three years is assessed. The wide spread of his lands, which included 13castles and more than 800 places in 27 counties, and his tenants are set out as is his place in the local community. The basis of his wealth and its sources, including money from his lands but also from tin mining and marine dues in Cornwall, is explored and his knightly affinity and his close associates and officials are considered. On a personal level, the book examines his unsuccessful, childless marriage with the sister of the Earl of Gloucester. Edmund was a key figure throughout Edward I's rein and the late-thirteenth century. In this insightful account, the man behind England's 'greatest king' is at long last brought to the fore.

Who Knew? explores global issues around parenting past and present and discusses how we must change our ideologies instead of conforming to the status quo. I talk through my own experiences as a solo dad and how I have had to constantly challenge old values and misconceptions that are still accepted in today's societies.

Dubbed ''''the most creative man in Silicon Valley'''' by Fast Company magazine, Ray is the author of the bestselling Creativity in Business (more than 100,000 copies sold and selected as one of the nine ''''Greatest Business Books Ever Written'''' by Inc. magazine) Based on Stanford University's famed Personal Creativity in Business course - created and taught by the author for over a quarter century Reveals what truly drives the most successful alumni of the Creativity in Business course, and how you can harness the secret yourself Foreword by Jim Collins, author of Good to Great

This high interest book delves into the compositions, command structures, and histories of the greatest armies in the world. Beginning with ancient armies from Egypt, Greece, and Assyria, this title takes readers on a tour through the development of armies in the Middle Ages, early modern history, and during the most notable conflicts of the 20th and 21st centuries. Special focus is given to prominent contemporary armies, and the structure and history of the U.S. Army, in particular.

The introduction of aircraft to the world's armed forces helped produce some of the greatest advances in modern warfare and led to the creation of air forces in many of the world's militaries. This volume's comprehensive coverage of these developments makes it a must-read for history buffs, military enthusiasts, and fans of aeronautics alike. With specialized content dedicated to the missile age and the use of aircraft in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq wars, this book is highly relevant for anybody seeking to understand the new types of off-the-ground technologies that have become key for armed forces in the 21st century.

A new twist to the Genesis story, a what if. What if it started on the other side of the Galaxy? What if the good vs. evil was not so easy to determine? What if God created 3 perfect books, Bibles, from His own hand to teach mortals who we really are? Now the Quest begins. Protecting the Books is the priority. Again God intervenes and gives the job to the 'Guardians, ' angels in mortal form. The Guardians are to lead the fight for the Books. Satan adds his two cents worth and he grooms a son to lead his cause on Earth. Tark Karis, a mortal, born to serve only one, Satan. Good vs. Evil, the ultimate and timeless challenge. Will they find support throughout the rest of the Galaxy?