Michael Franklin: 32 books

This ground-breaking book explores the theoretical, clinical and training application of integrating mindfulness with all of the arts therapies, and includes cutting-edge contributions from neuroscience. Written by pioneers and leaders in the arts therapies and psychology fields, the book includes...

Working as an independent contractor or in private practice is often the ideal scenario for creative therapists who want to control their own career and make decisions about the jobs and clients they take on. This practical guide to successful self-employment takes you through every step of the process,...

Art Therapy and Social Action is an exciting exploration of how professionals can incorporate the techniques and approaches of art therapy in their work to address social problems. Examining the expanding role of art practitioner as social activist, leading art therapists and other professionals show...

Reflecting the increasing recognition of the importance of the spiritual in healing, Spirituality and Art Therapy is an exciting exploration of the different ways in which the spiritual forms an essential, life-enhancing component of a well-rounded therapeutic approach. The contributors are leading...

Based on true events, Directive Destiny follows the adventures of a young man, named Jeremiah, as he journeys to mysterious places and ancient times in search of answers to the most fundamental questions of life, love, and spiritual awareness. Guided through heartwarming lessons and thought provoking...

Sir William Jones (1746-94) was the foremost Orientalist of his generation and one of the greatest intellectual navigators of all time. He re-drew the map of European thought. 'Orientalist' Jones was an extraordinary man and an intensely colourful figure. At the age of twenty-six, Jones was elected...

Myth: If you save for decades and invest in 401(k)s, IRAs, and a home, these investments will grow steadily, allowing twenty to thirty years of secure, peaceful retirement. Reality: Though this might have been true at some point in the last century, it is not true any longer. If you want to...

This book is designed to help bodyguards, security personnel and others how to properly complete threat analysis. It covers several different kinds of threats. It teaches threat profiling, threat analysis, understanding threat, threat modelling, target selection, advantages of the attackers and The Herrhausen Factor.

This book is written in a manner to teach basic skills in choosing, care for and using bodyguarding defensive weapons which includes personal firearms and protective vests. To those who are starting out in the profession, those who want to increase their knowledge and also gives an in-depth look as to what bodyguards are expected to do, and the equipment they need to do it.

For four decades, Ideas has presented more than 400,000 CBC Radio listeners in Canada and the United States with the most challenging contemporary thought of the day. Now, to mark the program’s 40th anniversary, executive producer Bernie Lucht has selected the most striking interviews and lectures...

Reconstruction after the Civil War explores the role of former slaves during this period in American history. Looking past popular myths and controversial scholarship, John Hope Franklin uses his astute insight and careful research to provide an accurate, comprehensive portrait of the era. His arguments...

This book covers in detail what professional bodyguards need to know about the every day defensive tactics that they will need to protect others. It covers the topics of escorting, bodyguarding protective formations and all possible emergency drills when on foot, Embus, Debus Points and Route selection...

This is a basic bodyguarding course. It's written in a manner to teach basic skills to those who are starting out in the profession, those who want to increase their knowledge and also gives an in-depth look as to what bodyguards are expected to do, the people they work for and the intruders that they protect them from with hundreds of questions to check understanding.

Security Advance Planning (SAP) is 90 percent of what bodyguards do. This book covers in comprehensive detail the advanced planning requirements that most bodyguards are regularly expected to do in the course of their duties. All you need to know in an easy to understand and systematic format.