Bücher von Michael Wood

This edition of Michael Wood's groundbreaking first book explores the fascinating and mysterious centuries between the Romans and the Norman Conquest of 1066. In Search of the Dark Ages vividly conjures up some of the most famous names in British history, such as Queen Boadicea, leader of a terrible war of resistance against the Romans, and King Arthur, the 'once and future king', for whose riddle Wood proposes a new and surprising solution. Here too, warts and all, are the Saxon, Viking and Norman kings who laid the political foundations of England - Offa of Mercia, Alfred the Great, Athelstan, and William the Conqueror, whose victory at Hastings in 1066 marked the end of Anglo-Saxon England. Reflecting recent historical, textual and archaeological research, this revised edition of Michael Wood's classic book overturns preconceptions of the Dark Ages as a shadowy and brutal era, showing them to be a richly exciting and formative period in the history of Britain. 'With In Search of the Dark Ages, Michael Wood wrote the book for history on TV.' The Times 'Michael Wood is the maker of some of the best TV documentaries ever made on history and archaeology.' Times Literary Supplement

Cultures of all epochs have consulted oracles in times of need. This fascinating exploration of the enduring popularity of oracles examines how they are interpreted and why. Taking examples from literature and history, from the oracles at Delphi to those in Macbeth, and further still to the works of Kafka and Bob Dylan, and even in the film The Matrix, Wood combines storytelling and commentary to provide a lively account of humanity's persistent faith in signs, which continues to exert an important influence on the course of civilization.

This accessibly-written book provides lawyers, diplomats, scholars and students the tools to understand the law governing the powers of the UN Security Council, as conceived in the Charter and as they apply and evolve in practice, and explores the powers and limits of the Council within the international legal system.

Certified strength and conditioning specialist and nutrition coach Michael Wood offers readers an inside look at how he trains his private clients using his unique step-by-step approach that follows the same nutrition and exercise strategies that have made him a nationally recognized expert in the field.The TBC30 plan gives readers a game plan for teaching the same science-based approach that has worked for Michael and his clients for more than 30 years. His 6 step plan will help change your mindset and eventually your behavior. The TBC30 plan includes a high-quality exercise regime with nine nutritional strategies which are woven together with the use of today's technology. Empower yourself to reach your health and fitness goals with Michael's invaluable TBC30 plan.Advanced Praise for TBC30"Michael Wood rightly characterizes physical activity as an essential ingredient for health and vitality, and addresses it holistically in the context of other lifestyle practices. He provides detailed, expert guidance to build more fitness into your routine, and more vitality into your life." David L. Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, FACLM, Author, Cut Your Cholesterol"Getting fit is kind of like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, as Michael Wood explains in TBC30. You don't just roll out of bed and do it-instead, you need to set goals, adjust your mindset, and follow a well-designed plan. Wood's wisdom and experience will provide you with the tools and motivation you need to improve your health and fitness." Alex Hutchinson, PhD, Journalist, @sweatscience, Best-selling Author, of Endure & Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?"Michael separates himself from other leading experts in health and fitness through his no-nonsense, easy to understand writing and communication style. This makes applying the information on exercise and nutrition in his book much more likely to stick. This practical and structured approach will support the goal of achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle."Dr. Kyle McInnis, Dean, Merrimack College School of Health Sciences"No one is more qualified than Michael Wood, a world-class trainer and fitness expert, to motivate and empower Americans to make positive changes. Michael shares decades of experience and wisdom in his step-by-step TBC30 plan!"JoAnn E. Manson, MD, DPH, Chief, Division of Preventive Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Professor at Harvard Medical School"As an integrative medicine physician, looking at the whole person including diet, exercise and lifestyle is part of their prescription for achieving overall wellness. Michael's book, the TBC30 plan, fits the bill in terms of a solid exercise plan and methodology, I would recommend his book and services without hesitation." Erica Song, MD, Owner of Vibrant Life Medicine, Englewood, NJ"Michael is able to get inside your head to help you change your body."Sarah Bowen Shea, host of Another Mother Runner Podcast

A single-volume history told in a new way: mingling grand sweep narrative with deep-core, local, personal stories - all woven together with landscape history and the author's own travel journals.

Author Michael Wood has been described as "the hardest working man in show business". He has been called one of the "most connected people in today's music industry". Everything from touring North America to voting on the Grammy Awards to now being a professor at one of the largest colleges in Canada, Michael has tried to take everything he has learned along the way and help aspiring musicians and music executives to reach their goals. On top of sharing his experiences and ideas, he has called upon some of his "friends in the 'biz" to share their stories and help point you in the right direction. People such as Casey Kasem, Ruth McCartney (Paul McCartney's sister), JT The Brick (Fox Sports Radio), Don Kronberg (worked with Jerry Seinfeld, Martina McBride), Dale Penner (Producer, Nickelback), Shawn Mullins (Grammy Award winning songwriter) and many more have all participated to make this book a down to earth, unpretentious and humorous guide to the music industry. The back of the book contains contacts in the industry and an opportunity to contact Michael directly to receive hundreds of more contacts making this the most interactive music industry book between writer and reader on the market today.

One Hundred Years of Solitude is perhaps the most important landmark of the so-called 'Boom' in contemporary Latin American fiction. Published in 1967, the novel was an instant success, running to hundreds of editions, winning four international prizes, and being translated into 27 languages. In 1982, its author received the Nobel Prize for Literature. Michael Wood places the novel in the context of modern Colombia's violent history, and helps the reader to explore the rich and complex vision of the world which Garcia Marquez presents in it. Close reference is made to the text itself (in English translation), and there is a guide to further reading.