Mike Martin

WILD BILLY EARP?A trio of Old Wild West legends ... Wild Bill Hickok ... Billy the Kid ... Wyatt Earp ... morphed into one? Well, kind of ... but how can such an amalgamation be justified?It is not literal, of course. Their stories have been told many times before, but not quite like this. All three followed similar paths in the same era of violence and lawlessness, each making their mark in such a way that they still draw attention in the modern world.The relationship between them and what they represent almost makes them a single unit. In these pages, you can join a dedicated, passionate, and thorough historian on their trail, traversing the places they once rode, walked, and fought, exploring their actions and motives authentically and in depth.It is one hell of a ride and might just convince you to regard those old time shootists in a totally new light.

WILD BILLY EARP?A trio of Old Wild West legends ... Wild Bill Hickok ... Billy the Kid ... Wyatt Earp ... morphed into one? Well, kind of ... but how can such an amalgamation be justified?It is not literal, of course. Their stories have been told many times before, but not quite like this. All three followed similar paths in the same era of violence and lawlessness, each making their mark in such a way that they still draw attention in the modern world.The relationship between them and what they represent almost makes them a single unit. In these pages, you can join a dedicated, passionate, and thorough historian on their trail, traversing the places they once rode, walked, and fought, exploring their actions and motives authentically and in depth.It is one hell of a ride and might just convince you to regard those old time shootists in a totally new light.

Sgt. Windflower Mysteries Best Selling and Award-Winning Light Mysteries# 1 Best Selling Cozy Mystery on AmazonWinner of the Bony Blithe Award for Best Light MysterySilver Medallist at Reader's Choice AwardsShort-Listed for LOLA 2024 Must Read Book of the Year Welcome back to Grand Bank, where a mystery is just around the corner and danger is often too close for comfort... Winston Windflower is back with the RCMP, this time as Acting Inspector, hoping for a peaceful life in the tiny town of Grand Bank, Newfoundland. But when suspicious fires erupt and an outsider's body is discovered in one of them, his hopes are quickly dashed. Now, they have a murder to solve. As the investigation deepens, Windflower uncovers connections to a major gold heist on the mainland, introducing a host of nefarious characters who begin to wreak havoc on the local police force. To make matters worse, Windflower receives a cryptic message in a dream warning that his friend and colleague, Eddie Tizzard, is in grave danger. Windflower must protect Eddie and those he loves as he tracks down a murderer while keeping the town safe from harm in this page-turning mystery full of intrigue and suspense and a Windflower's signature humour and warmth. Praise for the Best-Selling and Award-Winning Sgt. Windflower Mysteries "Reading this series is like taking a deep cleansing breath and feeling relaxed and happy while visiting with Windflower and his family and workmates."Jem's Books"Readers cannot get enough of Windflower and this series. Fall in love with the relationships, the cases, the town and when they talk about food... I highly encourage you to grab a snack and a drink, go to your comfy seat and dig in."Cozy Mystery Book Reviews"Be prepared to be charmed by Windflower, a food-loving sergeant who could possibly be Canada's most polite Mountie."Halifax Chronicle-Herald"If you love murder mysteries that are well-crafted, majorly entertaining, and interesting enough to keep you reading way past your bedtime, I can recommend trying the latest Sgt. Wildflower Mystery"Perfect at Midnight blog

An indispensable guide to understanding modern warfare, especially the decisions made by politicians and generals—both good and bad. Has any war in history gone according to plan? Monarchs, dictators and elected leaders alike have a dismal record on military decision-making, from over-ambitious goals to disregarding intelligence, terrain, or enemy capabilities. This not only wastes the lives of civilians, the enemy and one’s own soldiers, but also fails to achieve geopolitical objectives, and usually lays the seeds for more wars down the line. Conflict scholar and former soldier Mike Martin takes the reader through the hard, elegant logic to fighting a conclusive interstate war that solves geopolitical problems, and reduces future conflict. In cool and precise prose, he outlines how to orchestrate military forces, from infantry to information, and from strategy to tactics. How to Fight a War explains the unavoidable, yet seemingly elusive, art of using violence to force your enemies to do what you want. It should be read by everyone seeking to understand today’s wars, as well as those wishing to lead us through the coming decades of conflict.

Has any war in history gone according to plan? Monarchs, autocrats and elected leaders alike have a dismal record on launching and prosecuting wars. From pursuing over- ambitious goals, to making decisions without considering intelligence, terrain, morale or the enemy's capabilities, they have all erred. This not only wastes the lives of civilians, the enemy and one's own soldiers, but also means a failure to accomplish your objectives. Conflict scholar and former soldier Mike Martin takes the reader through the hard, elegant logic of how to fight an interstate war on land, including the factors that are often overlooked: the importance of psychology, training, getting the logistics right, and maintaining your esprit de corps. He then explains how to orchestrate the building blocks of military force--from infantry, artillery and air support, to information and cyber warfare-- in order to prevail over your adversary. 'How to Fight a War' explains in cool and precise prose the art of using extreme violence to convince your enemy that they should submit. It should be read by everyone who seeks to understand today's conflicts and those to come--and by all those who wish to lead us through the next decade of wars.

The 5th Edition of Ethics in Engineering is the first text to systemically discuss the global dimension of engineering ethics and includes tools for training students on global ethical competency. It continues the text's strong emphasis on the role of technology and design in shaping ethical decision-making in engineering.Ethics in Engineering provides an introduction to the issues in engineering ethics by placing those issues within a philosophical framework, and it seeks to exhibit their social importance and intellectual challenge. The goal is to stimulate reasoning and to provide the conceptual tools necessary for responsible decision making. The 5th Edition will offer McGraw Hill Connect® for the first time, with eBook.

RCMP Sergeant Winston Windflower is at a crossroads as career opportunities intrude on his near-perfect life in the blustery paradise of Grand Bank, Newfoundland. Just as the pandemic ends, the little oceanside communities are rocked by the murders of prominent figures, an RCMP Staff Sergeant in St. John's and a minister in Grand Bank, and it's implied that there are national security implications to at least one crime. There's also a sinister new character hanging around doing the parish's dirty work. Windflower finds himself a primary investigator, balancing work, potential major changes, and life with a young family while seeking guidance from his ancestral teachings and dreams.Are the crimes connected, and can Windflower and his team find the killer before they strike again? As the police work becomes more complicated and even dangerous, Sgt. Windflower finds time to enjoy his family, his friends and always some great food. Come back to Grand Bank for another great adventure in Sgt. Windflower Mysteries.

Welcome back to Sgt. Windflower Mysteries, where there's always something good cooking and another seat at the table. Sgt. Windflower is on a special assignment in St. John's and adjusting to life in the big city. He is navigating traffic, a difficult boss at work and what seems like an epidemic of missing girls. He becomes more interested when he discovers that one of the girls is from Grand Bank. Then a girl approaches his RCMP van one night and he is pulled into the underlife of the capital city.Safe Harbour is a twirling, swirling mystery in the foggy streets of one of the oldest cities in North America. There are outlaw biker gangs and overwhelmed local police officers, who need the sharp eye and keen mind of Sgt. Windflower to help them cut through the haze and find the answers to the riddle of the missing teenagers hiding in plain sight of the authorities. A story of a man and his family growing up together with plenty of good food, old and new friends. Share the joy and heartbreak of living so close to the Atlantic Ocean.

The world of the 2020s is one where instability, war and societal breakup seem close. But, surely, we have learnt the lessons of the past? Surely, peace will continue? Are you sure? Do you even know what causes wars? Mike Martin argues that we don't understand what causes violence and conflict, let alone how to go about solving these problems. But there is a way to make sense of war and society: linking the evolution of our brains with our history of social development, 'Why We Fight' shows how political dynamics, violence between individuals and, above all, war between groups are all caused by deep-seated, unconscious urges to seek status and belonging. Weaving together evolution, personal experiences of war, and more than a decade of studying conflicts around the world, 'Why We Fight' will change the way you think about society, about war, and about yourself. It is a blueprint for the turbulent 2020s.

Sgt. Windflower is back, untangling another swirling mystery, this one bringing the meth crisis and biker gangs to the quiet Newfoundland town of Grand Bank, feeling the sting of their deadly tentacles reaching all the way from the United States. He's working with his familiar crew of RCMP characters - but wait, are some of the faces changing? There are new challenges for Jones, an unknown side of Smithson reveals itself, and what ever happened to Tizzard? In the midst of putting the pieces of the puzzle together, Windflower and his beloved Sheila also find themselves navigating sorrows and surprises on the family front. As always, there's still great food and even better friends in the beautiful and often fog-filled community of Grand Bank. Come back to Newfoundland and Labrador for A Perfect Storm, another excellent Windflower adventure.Winner of the 2019 Bony Blithe Award for Best Light Mystery of the Year"One of the best new mysteries to read over the holidays."- Toronto Star"Be prepared to be charmed by Windflower, a food-loving sergeant who could possibly be Canada's most polite Mountie."- Halifax Chronicle Herald"Readers seeking a fine story steeped in psychological inspection will relish both the character of Mountie Windflower and his ability to navigate the murky waters of self, community, and home."- Midwest Book Review

Are you living with Kingdom-minded purpose? This is God's desire for you . . . the journey awaits "And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come." -Jesus (Matthew 24:14) "If we have a limited time with someone, we would want him or her to fully grasp the gospel of the Kingdom and its implications." That's what each of us working on this project said from the outset. We would want him or her to take what we call the Kingdom Life journey, passing the following signposts along the way: "Seeing the Kingdom Vision," "Relating to the King," "Representing the King," and "Living with Kingdom-Minded Purpose." The Kingdom Life journey will help you understand that what we believe grounded in the Holy Scriptures leads to who we become guided by the Holy Spirit. As the Bible puts it, "Become what you believe" (Matthew 9:29, MSG).There are four distinct stages of this process, each of which you will find in the 12 chapters of this workbook. First, it is essential that we SEE in Scripture the Kingdom principle. Next, we SEARCH the Scriptures more deeply to better "own" the Kingdom principle. Then, we see how we might STAND in this truth in the midst of everyday life. Finally, we SHOW what we have learned to others in our spheres of influence-seeing the gospel of the Kingdom advance deeper in our own hearts and affect those around us. One day we will see this beautiful picture: "a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb" (see Revelation 7:9). At that time we will experience the Kingdom of God in all its fullness May God use this resource to better enable you to live a Kingdom life in light of that day-and be used of God to help others do the same

An inside account of the Afghan Taliban from their inception to their government and today's insurgency.

Sergeant Winston Windflower and his trusty crew at the Grand Bank detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have more than a few mysteries on their hands. Windflower suspects that the three cases-a homicide, a near-homicide and a fire on Coronation Street-are somehow connected, but how is proving difficult to determine, especially now that he must battle his unusually cranky mood, the never-ending winter that has gripped the coastal region of Newfoundland and his new, power-hungry boss.In Fire, Fog and Water, Bony Blythe Award winner Mike Martin is true to form, retaining the light crime genre for which he is known while delving into the most perplexing social issues of our time, including mental health, addictions and workplace harassment. Windflower must not only solve the drug-and-death crimes that threaten the otherwise tranquil lives of Grand Bank's residents, he must resolve his own internal conflicts before they consume him as surely as the blaze that engulfed the house on Coronation Street."It's like going home each time I read about Sgt. Winston Windflower, his family, and his fellow officers in Grand Bank, Newfoundland. I enjoy these stories that contain a little mystery and at the same time a cozy feel to the life and times of this good man, Sgt. Winston Windflower." - Online Book Review, 4 out of 4 Stars"Readers interested in a small-town setting and a whodunit that is satisfyingly complex and thought-provoking will find Darkest Before the Dawn excels at creating a realistic atmosphere that keeps the story fast-paced and involving. Darkest Before the Dawn is highly recommended for murder mystery readers who like their stories as filled with life as with death." - Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review"Be prepared to be charmed by Windflower, a food-loving sergeant who could possibly be Canada's most polite Mountie." - Halifax Chronicle-Journal

From the author of the award-winning Sgt. Windflower Mysteries comes "Christmas in Newfoundland: Memories and Mysteries," a welcome addition to the Sgt. Windflower family of books. Christmas in Newfoundland is a special time. In the depths of long winter nights memories are made and stories are told. Of Christmas by candlelight and horse and buggy rides to church. Of shopping on Water Street in St. John's before malls and the Internet. In later years, Sgt. Windflower came to work and then to stay in the quiet town of Grand Bank by the Atlantic Ocean where the salt air froze in the wind and the Mounties were welcomed to warm themselves by every fire. Come and warm yourself by the fire and hear their stories. Some memories and some mysteries. Enjoy some holiday time with Sgt. Windflower and all the familiar characters that you'd come to know and love. Good food, good friends and always another chair at the table.