{"title":"Michael Ford","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"avoid-entering-the-greek-olympics-book-michael-ford-9781904642060","title":"Avoid Entering the Greek Olympics","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49509102158097,"sku":"GOR000400849","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50555141718289,"sku":"GOR002064013","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1904642063.jpg?v=1751028729"},{"product_id":"inspired-3d-character-setup-book-michael-ford-9781931841511","title":"Inspired 3D Character Setup","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49510047842577,"sku":"GOR005712862","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1931841519.jpg?v=1751282297"},{"product_id":"comedienne-book-michael-ford-9781873741436","title":"The Comedienne","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49512533786897,"sku":"GOR003931564","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53117141582097,"sku":"GOR004178105","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53562251510033,"sku":"GOR005851073","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/187374143X.jpg?v=1750768915"},{"product_id":"suicide-notes-book-michael-ford-9780060737573","title":"Suicide Notes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn unforgettable coming of age novel for fans of \u003cem\u003e13 Reasons Why, It's Kind of a Funny Story\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Perks of Being a Wallflower\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFifteen-year-old Jeff wakes up on New Year's Day to find himself in the hospital--specifically, in the psychiatric ward. Despite the bandages on his wrists, he's positive this is all some huge mistake. Jeff is perfectly fine, perfectly normal; not like the other kids in the hospital with him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut over the course of the next forty-five days, Jeff begins to understand why he ended up here--and realizes he has more in common with the other kids than he thought. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a sprinkling of dark humor and a full measure of humanness, \u003cem\u003eSuicide Notes\u003c\/em\u003e is quirky, surprising, and a riveting read. --Ellen Hopkins, author of\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e The You I've Never Known \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eLove Lies Beneath\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLike the very best teen novels, \u003cem\u003eSuicide Notes\u003c\/em\u003e is both classic and edgy, timeless and provocative. --Brent Hartinger, author of \u003cem\u003eGeography Club\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakes a powerful emotional impact. --\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeff's wit and self-discovery are refreshing, poignant, and, at times, laugh-out-loud funny. --\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49515412422929,"sku":"GOR005213396","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49654216655121,"sku":"GOR004755055","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49700466655505,"sku":"CIN0060737573G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49790435131665,"sku":"GOR008669161","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":50000019620113,"sku":"CIN0060737573A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50185407463697,"sku":"CIN0060737573VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50957134823697,"sku":"GOR005462693","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0060737573.jpg?v=1751388401"},{"product_id":"dance-of-life-book-michael-ford-9780232526059","title":"The Dance of Life","description":"At the heart of Henri Nouwen's theology is the idea that the spiritual life is a process of transforming negatives into positives, of living between two polarities, of learning to embrace darkness and light at the same time. In this new anthology of Nouwen's writings, Michael Ford traces Nouwen's understanding of the human emotions following the course of his literary career. From his earliest works as a young psychology lecturer, his famous paperbacks which emerged during his days as a professor at Yale and Harvard to his remarkable output before and after his breakdown at l'Arche, Ford makes selections which not only chart the writer's intense fascination with his own psycho-spiritual development but, at the same time, enable us to make connections with our own emotional struggles, helping us to make positives out of our own negatives.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49516260131089,"sku":"GOR004163874","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49554510315793,"sku":"GOR013744430","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50346126016785,"sku":"CIN0232526052G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50818844786961,"sku":"GOR009034783","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0232526052.jpg?v=1751421715"},{"product_id":"spiritual-masters-for-all-seasons-book-michael-ford-9781587680557","title":"Spiritual Masters for All Seasons","description":"Every age needs figures of spiritual inspiration, but in times of recession and uncertainty they are essential in helping us to rise above despair and to search for God deep within ourselves. In this new book, Michael Ford invites four spiritual masters onto the same stage for the first time and shows how they speak, not only to our own times, but for all seasons. Thomas Merton, Henri Nouwen, Anthony de Mello and John O'Donohue all died suddenly at the height of their fame as spiritual masters, but they continue to have immense followings. What was their secret and why do their legacies endure? Through unpublished interviews with some of the authors themselves, encounters with their friends, and reflections from readers who have been inspired by their writings, Michael Ford journeys across the United States and Europe to assess their place in the world of contemporary spirituality. He goes behind the scenes of the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky to hear first hand from monks who were novices under Merton; visits Lambeth Palace in London to discover Merton's influence on the Archbishop of Canterbury; talks to people about how Nouwen, the proverbial wounded healer, helped them through depression because he had suffered himself; speaks to Jesuits who worked with de Mello in India and tries to find out how close the international storyteller came to Buddhism; and takes a walk with O'Donohue through landscapes in rural Ireland that feature in such books as Anam Cara and discusses the appeal of Celtic spirituality. Blending the spiritual with the journalistic, Michael Ford presents four unique writers as Spiritual Masters for All Seasons.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49520181412113,"sku":"GOR004160621","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49763154821393,"sku":"CIN1587680556G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":50988661375249,"sku":"NIN9781587680557","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52683357454609,"sku":"NLS9781587680557","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":53047295082769,"sku":"CIN1587680556VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1587680556.jpg?v=1750762369"},{"product_id":"eternal-seasons-book-michael-ford-9780232525168","title":"Eternal Seasons","description":"Michael Ford brings together selections from Nouwen's writings to provide a unique spiritual companion to the seasons of the church.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49522965217553,"sku":"GOR003662761","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52388298162449,"sku":"GOR014512031","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52862150836497,"sku":"GOR004194773","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0232525161.jpg?v=1750877136"},{"product_id":"birth-of-a-warrior-book-michael-ford-9780747593874","title":"Birth of a Warrior","description":"Lysander had to leave his roots as a Helot slave far behind him, when he discovered his true identity as the descendant of a Spartan warrior. The training is ruthless and now he faces his toughest challenge. Sent to the mountains with nothing but a goatskin flask, he and two other boys must prove their ability to survive before they can return. Facing starvation, wild animals and the elements, Lysander discovers that his real enemy is in fact one of the other boys, sent to sabotage his trial. From his vantage point in the mountains, Lysander can see another threat on the horizon - the Persians are invading. He must prove his worth as a Spartan and return to the village as soon as possible in order to warn of the attack. But who is Lysander fighting for - to save Spartan honour, or to protect the Helot slaves, whom he used to live among?","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49524695302417,"sku":"GOR001293055","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49642207379729,"sku":"GOR002974874","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":50108086878481,"sku":"CIN0747593876A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50182839402769,"sku":"CIN0747593876G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52853602648337,"sku":"GOR003369720","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0747593876.jpg?v=1750978126"},{"product_id":"fire-of-ares-book-michael-ford-9780747593669","title":"The Fire of Ares","description":"Lysander is a slave in ancient Sparta, a Helot, but a chance meeting reveals his noble heritage and he is permitted to begin training as a Spartan warrior. The vestiges of his life as a slave are hard to shake off and he struggles to survive the brutal and nepotistic life of a Spartan-in-training. Worse still, his precious amulet, the Fire of Ares, is stolen from him, and with it goes some of his formidable strength. His mother had made him swear he would guard the amulet with his life, without ever telling him why. Lysander is desperate to find the missing jewel, but when he picks up the trail, it leads him to dark secrets about the few people he felt he could trust, and forces him to make a choice between his Helot friends and his Spartan instincts.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49526123987217,"sku":"GOR001696093","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ LIKE_NEW \/ SBYB","offer_id":50153084879121,"sku":"CIN0747593663LN","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50456279253265,"sku":"CIN0747593663G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0747593663.jpg?v=1751435489"},{"product_id":"legacy-of-blood-book-michael-ford-9780747598596","title":"Legacy of Blood","description":"After victory against the Persians, Lysander and the other young warriors from the Spartan barracks are in desperate need of a rest from battle. But a messenger has brought news that Taras, a distant outpost of the Spartan empire, is under siege. The citizens of Taras have organised an uprising and Sparta is in danger of losing a vital trading port. Lysander and the other boys set sail immediately for southern Italy. They quickly discover that the men of Taras are far more organised than they thought, and will not be easily beaten. In the heat of battle Lysander finds himself in front of the great statue in the main square. The figure is wearing the Fire of Ares - he must be Lysander's ancestor. Shocked, he knows that he must find out his connection to this town and its people, and in so doing uncover a little more of his mysterious heritage, hidden from him for so long.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49527883989265,"sku":"GOR001904000","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49585555341585,"sku":"GOR010446567","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50124723290385,"sku":"CIN0747598592G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50262062203153,"sku":"GOR003008586","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50916249567505,"sku":"GOR001893585","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":52489750053137,"sku":"CIN0747598592VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0747598592.jpg?v=1751420865"},{"product_id":"avoid-entering-the-greek-olympics-book-michael-ford-9781904642053","title":"Avoid Entering the Greek Olympics","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49537339687185,"sku":"GOR002005482","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1904642055.jpg?v=1750726574"},{"product_id":"rosalind-franklin-book-michael-ford-9781407193205","title":"Rosalind Franklin","description":"Rosalind Franklin: air-raid warden, scientist, pioneer.           Uncover fascinating facts about the extraordinary life of trailblazing       scientist, Rosalind Franklin.          A Life Story: this gripping series throws the reader directly       into the lives of modern society's most influential figures.       With striking black-and-white illustration along with timelines       and never-heard-before facts.          Also in the series:            Katherine Johnson: A Life Story  Stephen Hawking:       A Life Story  Alan Turing: A Life Story","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49538362048785,"sku":"GOR011349900","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49732679762193,"sku":"NGR9781407193205","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51134440571153,"sku":"GOR013509901","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51205731516689,"sku":"CIN1407193201VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51767866229009,"sku":"GOR014395239","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51777903034641,"sku":"GOR011349690","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1407193201.jpg?v=1751114432"},{"product_id":"father-mychal-judge-book-michael-ford-9780809105526","title":"Father Mychal Judge","description":"This spiritual portrait of Father Mychal Judge is a remarkable testimony to the hope and courage that he brought to thousands of people, not only as the New York City fire chaplain during the attack on the World Trade Center, where along with so many firefighters his life was brought to a tragic end, but also to the wide-ranging people to whom he ministered.   Featuring exclusive interviews with some of his closest friends and associates, the book explores the inner life of New York's popular and charismatic Franciscan who has become an overnight American hero. †","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49545703391505,"sku":"GOR002040910","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50304047546641,"sku":"CIN0809105527G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50325474017553,"sku":"CIN0809105527VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":53370772586769,"sku":"CIN0809105527A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0809105527.jpg?v=1751446516"},{"product_id":"apotheosis-the-ultimate-beginner-s-guide-to-luciferianism-the-left-hand-path-book-michael-ford-9780359760251","title":"Apotheosis - The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Luciferianism \u0026 the Left-Hand Path","description":"The New Pinnacle Of Luciferian Ascent What is Luciferian philosophy? How do you apply it? How do you self-initiate into Luciferianism? Apotheosis elucidates the 11 Points of Power with in-depth explanation, examples of how to apply these 11 Points of Power, with deeper meanings behind them for the neophyte-the new seeker who is drawn to Luciferianism. Apotheosis elaborates the definitions of Left-Hand Path and Right-Hand Path, and clarifies what makes an individual Left-Hand Path.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49550169014545,"sku":"GOR011904302","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50123731992849,"sku":"CIN0359760252G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51001367429393,"sku":"NIN9780359760251","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0359760252.jpg?v=1779184382"},{"product_id":"you-wouldn-t-want-to-be-in-the-ancient-greek-olympics-book-michael-ford-9781910184677","title":"You Wouldn't Want To Be In The Ancient Greek Olympics!","description":"You are a young boy in the city-state of Athens at the height of the Ancient Greek civilisation. Following several years in one of the city's schools, your father wants you to prove yourself at the most famous athletic competition of all - the Olympics.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49557229273361,"sku":"GOR007109359","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":50011586855185,"sku":"NGR9781910184677","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51544010227985,"sku":"GOR012187137","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52109273661713,"sku":"GOR010998787","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53233035804945,"sku":"GOR012978378","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1910184675.jpg?v=1750803732"},{"product_id":"wounded-prophet-book-michael-ford-9780232526523","title":"Wounded Prophet","description":"Henri Nouwen, a Dutch Roman Catholic priest, was one of the most beloved and important spiritual writers of the twentieth century. Since his death in 1996, his stature has only increased; and his books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Inner Voice of Love\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wounded Healer\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Return of the Prodigal Son\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ehave become cherished classics. For thousands of readers around the world, Nouwen's influence as a teacher and author is considered equal to, or greater than, that of the century's great spiritual writers, C. S. Lewis and Thomas Merton.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough Nouwen could be radically revealing about his personal thoughts and struggles, there are nonetheless gaps in our understanding of who he was. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith\u003ci\u003e Wounded Prophet\u003c\/i\u003e, readers are given the first extensive look into this man who touched so many, not only through his own words but, most powerfully, through the eyes of those around the world who knew Nouwen best. While researching this compelling biography, BC producer Michael Ford conducted wide-ranging interviews with Nouwen's friends, colleagues, and family members. What he discovered was far more compelling than what he had imagined: Though Nouwen was indeed the generous and loving man many thought he was, he was also never able to find consistent peace in his own life. Tormenting him were profound feelings of anxiety, insecurity, and loneliness. This portrait gives an honest and well-balanced account of Nouwen's life that leaves no stone unturned, investigating his childhood, his family, his sexuality, and his life as a priest and member of the L'Arche Daybreak community in Toronto.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49557988901137,"sku":"GOR001746293","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50346160619793,"sku":"CIN0232526524G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51278415560977,"sku":"GOR008134863","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51410145870097,"sku":"GOR001391456","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51698318639377,"sku":"CIN0232526524VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0232526524.jpg?v=1750813234"},{"product_id":"watershed-book-michael-ford-9780232528725","title":"Watershed","description":"All of us can be suddenly confronted with a decisive moment of difficulty or change. But fear prevents many of us from seizing the day. This is a book about facing those life-changing experiences that define the future, and how the stories of others can inspire us when we need psychological and spiritual resources to cope. In this text, written for spiritual seekers of any age, Ford draws on his extensive experience of interviewing people at the turning point of their lives. Through encounters with a fascinating range of people, from Bruno Tonioli to Juliet Binoche, from the Benedictine prioress who gave Elvis Presley his first on-screen kiss, to a father grieving for his son killed in the Omagh bombing, Ford shows how in the twists and turns of people’s lives it is possible to discern moments of light even in dark and hopeless times. He also reveals how he faced and accepted his own biggest watershed.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49558918005009,"sku":"GOR004258351","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0232528721.jpg?v=1751037089"},{"product_id":"lonely-mystic-book-michael-ford-9780809153978","title":"Lonely Mystic","description":"\"Loneliness is a negative, so we have to turn it into a positive. When I embrace my loneliness, I find light, hope, and joy.\" —Henri Nouwen in conversation with the author  Throughout his life and his writings, Nouwen struggled with loneliness, recently described as \"the virus of our age.\" But by integrating his spirituality, formed in the priesthood, with his psychological insights, gleaned through his clinical training, he produced books that helped others live with loneliness in creative ways. Loneliness is the main artery running through the corpus of Nouwen's work, yet there has never been a single study devoted to this major theme of his thinking. In this new book, Nouwen's biographer Michael Ford explores and analyzes Nouwen's writings on loneliness, intimacy, and friendship in relation to his life. He draws from unused interviews recorded for his biography, Wounded Prophet, twenty years ago and includes original reflections on the subject from people Nouwen touched through his books and through his encounters with others wrestling with alienation and displacement. Ford also incorporates material from an interview Nouwen gave him, his only one for the BBC. The result is a spirituality of loneliness for our times, the fruit of Nouwen's best writing on the subject and fresh insights into the soul of a priest whose tortured brilliance is inspiring a new generation of readers. †","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49565851451665,"sku":"GOR009992714","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50367076139281,"sku":"CIN0809153971G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":52081905500433,"sku":"CIN0809153971VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0809153971.jpg?v=1751296906"},{"product_id":"becoming-the-presence-of-god-book-michael-ford-9781782182344","title":"Becoming the Presence of God","description":"Michael Ford guides us through the process of becoming the presence of God by sharing his own joys and struggles, as well as introducing us to the galaxy of people, both well known and not, whom he has met on his travels and through his years of work with the BC.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49572766318865,"sku":"GOR008376030","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49630379311377,"sku":"GOR012428673","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51574789406993,"sku":"GOR014333612","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1782182349.jpg?v=1751437074"},{"product_id":"legacy-of-blood-book-michael-ford-9780802798442","title":"Legacy of Blood","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book reports on an outstanding research devoted to modeling and control of dynamic systems using fractional-order calculus. It describes the development of model-based control design methods for systems described by fractional dynamic models. More than 300 years had passed since Newton and Leibniz developed a set of mathematical tools we now know as calculus. Ever since then the idea of non-integer derivatives and integrals, universally referred to as fractional calculus, has been of interest to many researchers. However, due to various issues, the usage of fractional-order models in real-life applications was limited. Advances in modern computer science made it possible to apply efficient numerical methods to the computation of fractional derivatives and integrals. This book describes novel methods developed by the author for fractional modeling and control, together with their successful application in real-world process control scenarios. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49577669656849,"sku":"GOR010358416","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50182839468305,"sku":"CIN0802798446G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50784310690065,"sku":"CIN0802798446VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0802798446.jpg?v=1750786139"},{"product_id":"heroes-gods-and-monsters-in-ancient-greek-mythology-book-michael-ford-9781906370923","title":"Heroes, Gods and Monsters in Ancient Greek Mythology","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49585941283089,"sku":"GOR004437188","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49636320608529,"sku":"GOR005811903","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1906370923.jpg?v=1750803809"},{"product_id":"heroes-gods-monsters-of-ancient-greek-mythology-book-michael-ford-9781908973405","title":"Heroes, Gods \u0026 Monsters Of Ancient Greek Mythology","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49588668170513,"sku":"GOR006955150","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53566104928529,"sku":"GOR012732455","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1908973404.jpg?v=1750769321"},{"product_id":"arrivals-and-departures-book-michael-ford-9780232527100","title":"Arrivals and Departures","description":"Much has been written about the adventures of Henri J. M. Nouwen, guide of souls extraordinaire, but this is the first time he has been cast exclusively in the guise of a foreign correspondent. In this new collection of Nouwen's extensive travels, through the Ukraine and Russia, Europe, North America and Central and Latin America, concentrating on some lesser known episodes from Nouwen's life. The journeys reveal a world of striking contrasts - one minute Nouwen is rubbing shoulders with the affluent and influential, the next walking through lands of poverty and danger. Focusing on the spirituality of people and places, Nouwen's reflections put us more closely in touch with our own experiences of faith, as well as offering us intriguing new insights into the heart of a one-off spiritual travel guide whose outer and inner journeys were all of a piece.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49601740636433,"sku":"GOR002461669","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0232527105.jpg?v=1750843731"},{"product_id":"wounded-prophet-book-michael-ford-9780385493734","title":"Wounded Prophet","description":"Henri Nouwen, a Dutch Roman Catholic priest, was one of the most beloved and important spiritual writers of the twentieth century. Since his death in 1996, his stature has only increased; and his books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Inner Voice of Love\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wounded Healer\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Return of the Prodigal Son\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ehave become cherished classics. For thousands of readers around the world, Nouwen's influence as a teacher and author is considered equal to, or greater than, that of the century's great spiritual writers, C. S. Lewis and Thomas Merton.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough Nouwen could be radically revealing about his personal thoughts and struggles, there are nonetheless gaps in our understanding of who he was. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith\u003ci\u003e Wounded Prophet\u003c\/i\u003e, readers are given the first extensive look into this man who touched so many, not only through his own words but, most powerfully, through the eyes of those around the world who knew Nouwen best. While researching this compelling biography, BC producer Michael Ford conducted wide-ranging interviews with Nouwen's friends, colleagues, and family members. What he discovered was far more compelling than what he had imagined: Though Nouwen was indeed the generous and loving man many thought he was, he was also never able to find consistent peace in his own life. Tormenting him were profound feelings of anxiety, insecurity, and loneliness. This portrait gives an honest and well-balanced account of Nouwen's life that leaves no stone unturned, investigating his childhood, his family, his sexuality, and his life as a priest and member of the L'Arche Daybreak community in Toronto.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49605186093329,"sku":"GOR012950626","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49625488294161,"sku":"GOR009490519","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49805292732689,"sku":"CIN0385493738G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50151277854993,"sku":"CIN0385493738VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51001917112593,"sku":"NIN9780385493734","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0385493738.jpg?v=1750814355"},{"product_id":"disclosures-book-michael-ford-9780232525618","title":"Disclosures","description":"This volume provides a collection of interviews in which gay and lesbian Christians speak of their struggle to remain true to themselves and true to the Church.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49612356911377,"sku":"GOR003077116","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52667510882577,"sku":"NLS9780232525618","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0232525617.jpg?v=1751132740"},{"product_id":"wounded-prophet-book-michael-ford-9780232522747","title":"Wounded Prophet","description":"Henri Nouwen was one of the most prolific an d popular spiritual writers of recent times. His many books include The Wounded Healer and The Genesee Diary. This book offers a sympathetic view of Nouwen''s life. '","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49630016405777,"sku":"GOR001831883","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/023252274X.jpg?v=1751323644"},{"product_id":"poisoned-house-book-michael-ford-9781408804506","title":"The Poisoned House","description":"Abigail is a maidservant in Greave Hall, an elegant London household governed by the tyrannical housekeeper, Mrs Cotton. Whilst the widowed master slips slowly into madness, Mrs Cotton gradually usurps the position of gentlewoman of the house. She wears his dead wife's jewellery and clothes, entertains guests as though the house is her own and reserves her most despotic treatment for Abi. In the dead of night, Abi makes a desperate bid for freedom, but is soon captured and returned to Greave Hall. As Mrs Cotton's malice intensifies, a ghostly presence distracts Abi with clues to a deadly secret. And Abi now realises that she can trust no one in the house.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49646371963153,"sku":"GOR003291375","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49647449604369,"sku":"GOR003169171","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1408804506.jpg?v=1751337393"},{"product_id":"song-of-the-nightingale-book-michael-ford-9780809143351","title":"Song of the Nightingale","description":"Drawing on naturalistic imagery from the poetry of St. John of the Cross, Michael Ford invites readers to join him as he retraces the steps of his own spiritual pilgrimage. Starting with a serious car accident in 1990, Ford has kept a journal to chart the highs and lows of his inner life.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49651309510929,"sku":"GOR002395398","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50362518307089,"sku":"CIN0809143356VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51083649941777,"sku":"GOR008343040","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0809143356.jpg?v=1751264571"},{"product_id":"hunchback-of-notre-dame-book-michael-ford-9781913971052","title":"The Hunchback of Notre-Dame","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49739823513873,"sku":"NGR9781913971052","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53496452972817,"sku":"GOR014946311","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53497814974737,"sku":"GOR013199006","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1913971058.jpg?v=1751423494"},{"product_id":"you-wouldn-t-want-to-be-in-the-ancient-greek-olympics-book-michael-ford-9781800788923","title":"You Wouldn't Want To Be In The Ancient Greek Olympics!","description":"Grab your javelin and your discus - it's time to race in the ancient Greek Olympics!  As a young boy in the city-state of Athens, the time has come to prove yourself in ancient Greek society. Following several years in school, your father pushes you to participate in the most famous athletic competition to exist - the Olympics. The training is treacherous, the equipment is excruciating, and the rivalries are rotten. Discover the awe-inspiring origins of the Olympics, what vigorous rules had to be followed, and just how you might go about surviving - or even winning - these  ancient games.  The You Wouldn't Want to Be series transports readers to the grisliest times and places in history, perfect for reluctant readers. The first-person narrative approach puts children in the shoes of the some of the unluckiest people ever to have lived.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49752070521105,"sku":"NGR9781800788923","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49986370634001,"sku":"GOR013829149","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50212025598225,"sku":"GOR013889521","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1800788924.jpg?v=1759226853"},{"product_id":"luciferian-witchcraft-book-michael-ford-9781411626386","title":"Luciferian Witchcraft","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49790960238865,"sku":"GOR013237067","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1411626389.jpg?v=1750857425"},{"product_id":"bible-of-the-adversary-book-michael-ford-9780615181356","title":"The Bible of the Adversary","description":"The Bible of the Adversary is the complete doctrine and practice of the Luciferian Faith. This Bible is for both beginners and serious Adepts, presenting the ideological theological foundations of the Spirit of Samael and Lilith. The Bible of the Adversary contains: Definitions of Magick, The Adversarial Doctrine, Luciferian Ideology, Luciferian Laws, Luciferian Religious Holidays, Liber Legion - Infernal Names, Mastery of the Earth - Controlling your Destiny, Three Types of Luciferian Magick, Banishing Rituals and Preparations, Yatukih Sorcery - Way-i-vatar and BAPTISM, WEDING and FUNERAL rites.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":49874000314641,"sku":"CIN061518135XA","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50483202687249,"sku":"CIN061518135XG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/061518135X.jpg?v=1751294430"},{"product_id":"forgotten-city-book-michael-ford-9780062696960","title":"Forgotten City","description":"\u003cp\u003eSurvival is just the beginning in this action-packed middle grade adventure that's Mad Max for kids.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThirteen years ago, the world ended. A deadly chemical called Waste began to spread across the globe, leaving devastation in its wake. Millions died. Cities fell into chaos. Anything the Waste didn't kill, it mutated into threatening new forms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKobi has always believed he and his dad were the only survivors. But when his dad goes missing, Kobi follows his trail--and discovers a conspiracy even deadlier than the Waste itself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNonstop action, chilling dangers, and edge-of-your-seat twists make this gripping, fast-paced read perfect for young readers who love survival adventures like Gary Paulsen's Hatchet and dystopian series like Jeanne DuPrau's City of Ember.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49926059360529,"sku":"CIN0062696963G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50931711475985,"sku":"CIN0062696963VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":53475667968273,"sku":"CIN0062696963A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0062696963.jpg?v=1751131927"},{"product_id":"medical-microbiology-book-michael-ford-9780199655137","title":"Medical Microbiology","description":"Biomedical scientists are the foundation of modern healthcare, from cancer screening to diagnosing HIV, from blood transfusion for surgery to food poisoning and infection control. Without biomedical scientists, the diagnosis of disease, the evaluation of the effectiveness of treatment, and research into the causes and cures of disease would not be possible.  The Fundamentals of Biomedical Science series has been written to reflect the challenges of practicing biomedical science today. It draws together essential basic science with insights into laboratory practice to show how an understanding of the biology of disease is coupled to the analytical approaches that lead to diagnosis. Assuming only a minimum of prior knowledge, the series reviews the full range of disciplines to which a Biomedical Scientist may be exposed - from microbiology to cytopathology to transfusion science.    The series:  · Understands the complex roles of Biomedical Scientists in the modern practice of medicine. · Understands the development needs of employers and the Profession. · Addresses the need for understanding of a range of fundamental sciences in the context of Biomedicine. · Places the theoretical aspects of Biomedical Science in their practical context via clinical case studies.   The series is developed in partnership with and endorsed by the Institute of Biomedical Science. See ibms.org for more information.   Medical Microbiology covers a range of key laboratory techniques used in the diagnosis of important human diseases caused by microorganisms. From sample collection, through to analysis and laboratory investigation, the text covers a wide range of procedures and highlights how and why results are generated. The second edition has been expanded to cover a wider range of topics, and includes new chapters on parasitology, pathogenesis, and molecular diagnostics and investigation.  Online Resource Centre The Online Resource Centre to accompany Medical Microbiology features:  For registered adopters of the book:  · Figures from the book, available to download   For students: · An interactive Digital Microscope, encouraging the exploration of tissue samples · Video podcasts including interviews with practicing biomedical scientists, and 'in the lab' footage showing biomedical science in practice","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50026772955409,"sku":"GOR008870363","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50196176175377,"sku":"GOR007695725","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0199655138.jpg?v=1751426115"},{"product_id":"you-wouldn-t-want-to-be-a-greek-athlete-book-michael-ford-9780531211755","title":"You Wouldn't Want to Be a Greek Athlete!","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50038977724689,"sku":"CIN0531211754G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0531211754.jpg?v=1751039655"},{"product_id":"accessible-assessment-book-michael-f-opitz-9780325030524","title":"Accessible Assessment","description":"\u003cp\u003eCount on the assessment that only counts what reallycounts\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith these nine sensible, essential assessments, teachers can gather all the data they need. We share these assessments and show teachers how to use them across a school year for maximum instructional effectMichael Opitz, Michael Ford, and James Erekson\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Data-driven instruction\" is a new education watchword. But today teachers don't have time to collect data about readers that isn't absolutely essential. Accessible Assessment simplifies reading instruction by only counting what really counts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessible Assessmentisn't like many of today's complex, time-consuming assessment programs. It combines nine informal techniques into a manageable, calendarized framework that makes sense and drives highly targeted, differentiated instruction. Opitz, Ford, and Erekson help teachers:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003emeasure only what matters most\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eassess with the confidence that comes from a strong research base\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eincrease consistency and organization across school years, grades, and buildings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eimplement predictable assessment structures flexibly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eplan short-, medium-, and long-range instructional goals.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessible Assessmentcan make a big difference for individual teachers, but it's even more powerful for teaching teams or entire buildings. It can bring a new level of coherence to any crucial assessment task, including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003escreening, progress monitoring, and diagnostics for RTI\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eassessing for key reading standards (including Common Core)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esharing information with colleagues, administrators, and parents.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake assessment count more than ever by counting only what reallycounts. Count on Accessible Assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50040790286609,"sku":"CIN0325030529G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":53024958447889,"sku":"CIN0325030529VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0325030529.jpg?v=1750738967"},{"product_id":"you-wouldn-t-want-to-be-a-greek-athlete-revised-edition-you-wouldn-t-want-to-anc-book-michael-ford-9780531228517","title":"You Wouldn't Want to Be a Greek Athlete! (Revised Edition) (You Wouldn't Want To... Ancient Civilization)","description":"Get ready...as a young boy growing up in Athens, your father has high hopes that you'll enter the Olympic games. It's demanding!This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50106522468625,"sku":"CIN0531228517G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50987190419729,"sku":"GOR014162110","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51083519295761,"sku":"CIN0531228517VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0531228517.jpg?v=1750815432"},{"product_id":"fire-of-ares-book-michael-ford-9780802798275","title":"The Fire of Ares","description":"Based on long-term research, this book comprehensively and systematically discusses the industrialization process in China, analyzing the level, characteristics, achievements and experiences as well as the problems faced. It also provides answers to important questions related to economic development and the industrialization process in China, such as what level of industrialization China has achieved and whether China can become an industrialized country. Lastly, it offers an explanation of China's economic development from the perspective of industrialization.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50108551299345,"sku":"CIN0802798276G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":50333085335825,"sku":"CIN0802798276A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ LIKE_NEW \/ SBYB","offer_id":50741320974609,"sku":"CIN0802798276LN","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51331459285265,"sku":"CIN0802798276VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0802798276.jpg?v=1750946366"},{"product_id":"lost-horizon-book-michael-ford-9780062696991","title":"Lost Horizon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis gripping sequel to Forgotten City is a twist-filled survival adventure that's Mad Max for tweens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEverything Kobi once believed was a lie. Not only are there other survivors of the Waste that devastated the world thirteen years ago, but beyond the wasteland of Old Seattle lies a gleaming new city where thousands are desperate for a cure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo put an end to the Waste--and bring justice to those responsible-Kobi and his new friends will have to return to the heart of Old Seattle, where the outbreak began. It's a dangerous journey. But Kobi knows what lies ahead. And he's ready to fight.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNail-biting suspense and nonstop thrills make this action-packed adventure perfect for young readers who love survival adventures like Gary Paulsen's Hatchet or dystopian series like Jeanne DuPrau's City of Ember.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50131233571089,"sku":"CIN0062696998VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":52102730580241,"sku":"CIN0062696998G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52625823465745,"sku":"GOR014567661","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0062696998.jpg?v=1750973041"},{"product_id":"suicide-notes-book-michael-ford-9780060737559","title":"Suicide Notes","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn unforgettable coming of age novel for fans of 13 Reasons Why, It's Kind of a Funny Story, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Don't miss the sequel, Every Star That Falls--available now!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFifteen-year-old Jeff wakes up on New Year's Day to find himself in the hospital--specifically, in the psychiatric ward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDespite the bandages on his wrists, he's positive this is all some huge mistake. Jeff is perfectly fine, perfectly normal; not like the other kids in the hospital with him.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut over the course of the next forty-five days, Jeff begins to understand why he ended up here--and realizes he has more in common with the other kids than he thought.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"With a sprinkling of dark humor and a full measure of humanness, Suicide Notes is quirky, surprising, and a riveting read.\" --Ellen Hopkins, author of The You I've Never Known and Love Lies Beneath\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Like the very best teen novels, Suicide Notes is both classic and edgy, timeless and provocative.\" --Brent Hartinger, author of Geography Club\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Makes a powerful emotional impact.\" --Publishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Jeff's wit and self-discovery are refreshing, poignant, and, at times, laugh-out-loud funny.\" --School Library Journal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50165743747345,"sku":"CIN0060737557G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50699755749649,"sku":"CIN0060737557VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0060737557.jpg?v=1751257902"},{"product_id":"you-wouldn-t-want-to-be-a-greek-athlete-book-michael-ford-9780531163948","title":"You Wouldn't Want to Be a Greek Athlete!","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50216569798929,"sku":"CIN0531163946G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50526156947729,"sku":"GOR004757425","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":52493616218385,"sku":"CIN0531163946VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52634966262033,"sku":"GOR014572582","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0531163946.jpg?v=1750815394"},{"product_id":"medical-microbiology-book-michael-ford-9780199549634","title":"Medical Microbiology","description":"Biomedical scientists are the foundation of modern healthcare, from cancer screening to diagnosing HIV, from blood transfusion for surgery to food poisoning and infection control. Without biomedical scientists, the diagnosis of disease, the evaluation of the effectiveness of treatment, and research into the causes and cures of disease would not be possible. The Fundamentals of Biomedical Science series is written to reflect the challenges of practicing biomedical science today. It draws together essential basic science with insights into laboratory practice to show how an understanding of the biology of disease is coupled to the analytical approaches that lead to diagnosis. Assuming only a minimum of prior knowledge, the series reviews the full range of disciplines to which a Biomedical Scientist may be exposed - from microbiology to cytopathology to transfusion science. Alongside volumes exploring specific biomedical themes and related laboratory diagnosis, an overarching Biomedical Science Practice volume gives a grounding in the professional and experimental skills with which any Biomedical Scientist must be equipped. The series * Understands the complex roles of Biomedical Scientists in the modern practice of medicine. * Understands the development needs of employers and the Profession. * Addresses the need for understanding of a range of fundamental sciences in the context of Biomedicine. * Places the theoretical aspects of Biomedical Science in their practical context. Medical Microbiology examines microbiology from the viewpoint of the biomedical scientist based in a microbiology laboratory. Adopting a holistic approach to the study of pathogens and their isolation and identification, it explains the basis of key laboratory techniques, as well as the scientific theory that underpins them. With a lens on the many branches of medical microbiology - including bacteriology, mycology, and virology - each process is covered in sufficient detail to ensure the reader understands how and why a result is generated, and the pitfalls of the processes involved. Online Resource Centre The Online Resource Centre to accompany  Medical Microbiology features: For registered adopters of the book: .. Figures from the book, available to download For students: .. An interactive Digital Microscope, encouraging the exploration of tissue samples .. Self-assessment modules to help you to check and reinforce understanding of the basic science introduced in each volume .. Video podcasts including interviews with practicing biomedical scientists, and 'in the lab' footage showing biomedical science in practice","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50254114226449,"sku":"GOR004748601","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53062583976209,"sku":"GOR009520049","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/019954963X.jpg?v=1751101578"},{"product_id":"gods-and-legions-book-michael-curtis-ford-9780312989408","title":"Gods and Legions","description":"Aged? But he does not appear aged, just look, his hair has remained young  Marcel Proust, In Search of Lost Time (1913-27) The appearance of hair plays an important role in peoples' overall physical appe- ance and self-perception. With today's increasing life-expectation, the desire to look youthful plays a bigger role than ever. The hair care industry has become aware of this, and capable to deliver active products that are directed toward meeting this c- sumer demand. The discovery of pharmacological targets and the development of safe and effective drugs such as minoxidil and fnasteride also indicate strategies of the drug industry for maintenance of healthy and beautiful hair in the young and old. The study of hair aging focuses on two main streams of interest: On the one hand, the esthetic problem of aging hair and its management, in other words everything that happens outside the skin; on the other hand, the biological problem of aging hair, in terms of microscopic, biochemical, and molecular changes, in other words the secret life of the hair follicle in the depth of the skin. Hair aging comprises hair shaft aging, and aging of the hair follicle. The former involves weathering and photoaging of the hair shaft, while the latter manifests as decrease of melanocyte function (graying) and decrease in hair production (alopecia).","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":50270849073425,"sku":"CIN0312989407A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50347740758289,"sku":"CIN0312989407G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51423012290833,"sku":"CIN0312989407VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0312989407.jpg?v=1751070862"},{"product_id":"gidon-book-michael-l-ford-9781638749479","title":"Gidon","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50284050219281,"sku":"CIN1638749477VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1638749477.jpg?v=1750927336"},{"product_id":"eternal-seasons-book-michael-ford-9781893732773","title":"Eternal Seasons","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50284221104401,"sku":"CIN1893732770G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50922784882961,"sku":"CIN1893732770VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":53044952662289,"sku":"CIN1893732770A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1893732770.jpg?v=1751155850"},{"product_id":"dragon-of-the-two-flames-demonic-magick-the-gods-of-canaan-book-michael-ford-9781105710841","title":"Dragon of the Two Flames - Demonic Magick \u0026 the Gods of Canaan","description":"A complete modern grimoire, this book begins with Luciferian Ideology and the modern practice of the ancient pantheons within. The history of the Canaanites, Phoenicians, Philistines, Hittites, Moabites, Eblaites, Mari and Ammonites includingtheir associations with the enemy of their cults, Yahweh. The realistic and etymological source of the old gods and demons are revealed including how they may be invoked with offerings.The ancient enemies of Yahweh were great \u0026amp; powerful deities associated with the reality of nature \u0026amp; the individual mind. Gods such as Chemosh, Baal, Baal-Zebub, Astarte, Dagan, Leviathan \u0026amp; many other ancient deities are restored to their ancient purpose \u0026amp; meaning. With over 56 God and Demon illustrations, thisbook will appeal to not only Luciferians but also former Christians, Satanists, Wiccans, Thelemites and other Pagans.The Second half explores First Century Demonology all the way through Medieval Qlipoth and the emergence of the Devil.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50291893305617,"sku":"CIN110571084XG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51262160306449,"sku":"NIN9781105710841","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/110571084X.jpg?v=1751334590"},{"product_id":"forgotten-city-book-michael-ford-9780062696977","title":"Forgotten City","description":"Survival is just the beginning in this action-packed middle grade adventure that’s Mad Max for kids.   Thirteen years ago, the world ended. A deadly chemical called Waste began to spread across the globe, leaving devastation in its wake. Millions died. Cities fell into chaos. Anything the Waste didn’t kill, it mutated into threatening new forms.  Kobi has always believed he and his dad were the only survivors. But when his dad goes missing, Kobi follows his trail—and discovers a conspiracy even deadlier than the Waste itself.  Nonstop action, chilling dangers, and edge-of-your-seat twists make this gripping, fast-paced read perfect for young readers who love survival adventures like Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet and dystopian series like Jeanne DuPrau’s City of Ember.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50343590428945,"sku":"CIN0062696971G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50623285428497,"sku":"GOR010235917","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":50999148249361,"sku":"NIN9780062696977","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":52816076275985,"sku":"CIN0062696971A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0062696971.jpg?v=1769853498"},{"product_id":"wounded-prophet-book-michael-ford-9780385493727","title":"Wounded Prophet","description":"Henri Nouwen, a Dutch Roman Catholic priest, was one of the most beloved and important spiritual writers of the twentieth century. Since his death in 1996, his stature has only increased; and his books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Inner Voice of Love\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wounded Healer\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Return of the Prodigal Son\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ehave become cherished classics. For thousands of readers around the world, Nouwen's influence as a teacher and author is considered equal to, or greater than, that of the century's great spiritual writers, C. S. Lewis and Thomas Merton.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough Nouwen could be radically revealing about his personal thoughts and struggles, there are nonetheless gaps in our understanding of who he was. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith\u003ci\u003e Wounded Prophet\u003c\/i\u003e, readers are given the first extensive look into this man who touched so many, not only through his own words but, most powerfully, through the eyes of those around the world who knew Nouwen best. While researching this compelling biography, BC producer Michael Ford conducted wide-ranging interviews with Nouwen's friends, colleagues, and family members. What he discovered was far more compelling than what he had imagined: Though Nouwen was indeed the generous and loving man many thought he was, he was also never able to find consistent peace in his own life. Tormenting him were profound feelings of anxiety, insecurity, and loneliness. This portrait gives an honest and well-balanced account of Nouwen's life that leaves no stone unturned, investigating his childhood, his family, his sexuality, and his life as a priest and member of the L'Arche Daybreak community in Toronto.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50349908295953,"sku":"CIN038549372XG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50971277590801,"sku":"CIN038549372XVG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53388863701265,"sku":"GOR007533964","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/038549372X.jpg?v=1750696968"},{"product_id":"scales-of-the-black-serpent-basic-qlippothic-magick-book-michael-ford-9780578034102","title":"Scales of the Black Serpent - Basic Qlippothic Magick","description":"THE ORDER OF PHOSPHORUS is an initiatory orderof practitioners focused on Luciferian and Left Hand Path Magick and ideology. While traditional Cabalists and Magickans view the Qlippoth as an Unclean and perverse inversion of the Tree of Life, suggesting that those who practice Magick avoid it due to the dangers within.The 22 Scales of the Serpent are the Spheres and Tunnels of the Qlippoth which allow the Black Adept or Luciferian the ability to gain power from the depths of knowledge. Qlippothic demons and Archdemons are deep symbols of primal wisdom and possibility.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50357911224593,"sku":"CIN0578034107VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51003755790609,"sku":"NIN9780578034102","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0578034107.jpg?v=1779185070"},{"product_id":"path-of-the-green-man-book-michael-thomas-ford-9780739457849","title":"The Path of the Green Man","description":"This thought-provoking and engaging guide is filled with a wide range of practical information and step-by-step plans for beginning your study and personal practice, including: \u003cbr\u003e- Exploring the connection between spirituality and sexuality\u003cbr\u003e- Meditating and creating sacred spaces\u003cbr\u003e- Finding rituals and deities that are right for you\u003cbr\u003e- Manifesting your desires through magic\u003cbr\u003e- Living a joyful, purposeful life\u003cbr\u003e- Eight original stories inspired by the Wiccan Sabbats\u003cbr\u003e- And so much more","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50360775016721,"sku":"CIN0739457845G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0739457845.jpg?v=1751232292"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/de-ch\/collections\/autor-buecher-von-michael-ford.oembed?page=3","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}