William Martin Knihy

Dne 21.února 1916 německý generál Erich von Falkenhayn zahájil drtivou ofenzivu proti francouzskému městu Verdun. Jeho cílem nebylo nic jiného než kompletní zničení francouzské armády. Falkenhayn si byl zcela jist, že symbolická hodnota Verdunu je taková, že Francouzi budou nuceni nasadit do bojů každého muže, který je momentálně k dispozici. Stejně tak si byl jist, že pokud tak udělají, podaří se mu nechat francouzské ozbrojené síly vykrvácet. Ohromná dělostřelecká palba měla zcela rozdrtit francouzskou posádku ukrytou v zákopech a bunkrech. Ovšem nezdolná odvaha a odhodlání na francouzské straně změnila tuto bitvu v krvavou vyhlazovací válku s mnoha oběťmi na obou stranách. Události u Verdunu se tak staly jednou z rozhodujících bitev první světové války.

The twentieth anniversary edition of William Martin’s free-verse interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, written expressly for those coming into the fullness of their wisdom Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching reminds its readers that the sage has been venerated in China for thousands of years. Twenty years ago, William Martin subtly and powerfully captured the complex emotions connected with growing older in this free-verse interpretation of the Tao. His words resonate just as much now, encouraging today’s sages to recognize their inestimable worth in a youth-centric world that often goes astray: “If there is to be a transformation, it will be the sages among us who will show the way. The elders, the wisewomen, the shamans, the grandmothers, and the grandfathers will provide the guidance, for they have undergone the necessary initiations . . . and emerged into the spaciousness of simplicity, freedom, and joy.”

Bestselling Taoist author William Martin brings the power of the Tao to the essential practice of forgiveness, creating a unique path from guilt, blame, and shame to peace of mind and freedom.How do we forgive when forgiveness seems impossible? William Martin, author of the bestselling The Parent's Tao Te Ching , provides practical and time honored answers. He weaves excerpts from the ancient sacred Taoist scriptures together with insightful teaching stories, bringing the practice of forgiveness to readers of all spiritual backgrounds. Each chapter contains two parts-a journey toward forgiveness and a practical exercise in forgiving-and also includes personal anecdotes, poems, and simple exercises.With the devastating personal and societal damage caused by resentment, anger, guilt, and shame in mind, Martin patiently and compassionately helps readers overcome the ills of "holding on" with the openness of the Tao. In this accessible work, he illustrates how forgiveness is freedom and that the pathway to overcoming anger is also the way to spiritual liberation.

Those who care for the ailing, whether helping someone recover, grapple with a long-term disability, or face a terminal illness, often feel alone, overwhelmed, exhausted. William and Nancy Martin have worked as counselors, hospice trainers, and Zen guides — and as caregivers themselves. With empathy and insight, they offer readers solace drawn from the eternal wisdom of the Tao Te Ching .Like the original Chinese text, this book contains eighty-one chapters. Each chapter includes a poem for caregivers, evocative of the verses of the Tao Te Ching , followed by a reflection that presents practical guidance for navigating the emotional and physical hardships of caregiving. The resulting resource gently awakens readers to the grace, growth, and even joy possible at each step along their path.

Offering daily reflections from the Tao Te Ching, this book encourages readers to embrace peace, mindfulness, and acceptance. Each day's reading is paired with a reflection and an intention, fostering a practice of daily contemplation. Author William Martin's translation preserves the original's poetic essence, making the ancient wisdom accessible. As part of The Day by Day series, it aims to infuse everyday life with meaning through small, intentional choices, guiding readers on their personal journey along "the way."

From New York Times bestselling author William Martin comes a WWII thriller as intense as The Day of the Jackal and as gripping as The Eye of the Needle. Set in December '41, the story unfolds during the early weeks of the Second World War, following a desperate chase from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Just after Pearl Harbor, Americans tune in to hear Franklin Roosevelt declare war. In Los Angeles, German agent Martin Browning plots to assassinate FDR on the night of the National Christmas Tree lighting. Who will thwart his plan? Relentless FBI Agent Frank Carter? Kevin Cusack, a Hollywood script reader and spy on the German Bund, who finds himself a suspect? Or Vivian Hopewell, an aspiring actress who becomes entangled with Browning while playing his wife and falls for him? The clock is ticking as a series of narrow escapes, mistaken identities, and shocking deaths unfold. The tension builds from Hollywood's back lots to the speeding Super Chief, culminating on Christmas Eve when twenty thousand gather on the White House lawn, with the lives of FDR and his surprise guest, Winston Churchill, hanging in the balance. “A remarkable story that will keep you reading late into the night.”--Catherine Coulter, #1 New York Times bestselling author. “Instantly cinematic and endlessly entertaining, this is an absolute page turner.”--Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author.

THE MANIn bloody battles on the western frontier he lost more often than he won. In love, he was drawn to another man's wife. He wanted to be rich, but first he had to become free. And in the heart of a most extraordinary age, the citizen named Washington became a symbol for his people, his time -- and forever...THE LEGENDWilliam Martin brings to life the flesh-and-blood man behind the frozen face on the dollar bill. A meticulously researched novel that intermingles extraordinary historical characters with brilliantly imagined fictional ones, CITIZEN WASHINGTON unfolds through the words of those who loved Washington, feared him, and tried to betray him. A story of war and peace, faith and doubt, public politics and personal secrets, CITIZEN WASHINGTON unravels the last riddles of Washington's life -- and captures the essence of the man who changed the meaning of freedom.

Meet the Pratt clas. Driven men. Determined women. Through six turbulent generations, they would pursue a lost Paul Revere treasure. And turn a family secret into an obsession that could destroy them. Here is the novel that launched William Martin's astonishing literary career and became an instant bestseller. From the grit and romance of old Boston to exclusive -- and dangerous -- Back Bay today, this sweeping saga paints an unforgettable portrait of a powerful dynasty beset by the forces of history...and a heritage of greed, lust, murder and betrayal.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Engrossing...entertaining...the perfect book to take to the beach." - Boston Herald Two families, both carried by the Mayflower across stormy seas... both destined to generations of proud leadership, shameful intrigue, and passion for the sandy crest of land that became their heritage... This is the story of the Bigelow and Hilyard clans, from their first years on America's shores, through the fury of her wars and the glory of her triumphs, to our own time when young Geoff Hilyard must fight to save both his marriage to a Bigelow heir and the windswept coast he loves. It is a struggle that will take him deep into the past, to a centuries-old feud that never died..And on a dangerous quest for a priceless relic of American history that has lain hidden in the Cape for over two hundred years.