Mike Abbott Knihy

The narrative intertwines the historical journey of the USS BELKNAP (DLG/CG 26) with personal recollections from her crew members. This unique blend of factual history and firsthand experiences offers readers an intimate look at life aboard the ship, highlighting significant events and the camaraderie formed among sailors. Through these memories, the book captures the essence of naval service and the enduring legacy of the USS BELKNAP.

Burnout affects numerous executives and individuals in the contemporary world, leading to significant emotional and physical distress. The book explores the causes and consequences of burnout, offering insights and strategies to recognize, prevent, and recover from this pervasive issue. It emphasizes the importance of self-care, work-life balance, and resilience, providing practical tools for readers to reclaim their energy and well-being in both personal and professional spheres.

The gripping narrative follows the simultaneous kidnapping of Daniel Jacobs and Ruth Rogers during a bold daylight operation. As they navigate the harrowing experience of being held for ransom, the story delves into themes of survival, resilience, and the psychological impact of their ordeal. The tension escalates as their loved ones scramble to secure their release, revealing the complexities of human relationships under duress.

First published in 2002, Living Wood is both a practical manual and an inspirational guide, updating much of the information included in Mike's best-selling book Green Woodwork. Living Wood covers: • Becoming a green woodworke--Mike's story, from playing in the woodlands to owning a share in a woodland in Herefordshire • Buying, managing, and harvesting a woodland; • Developing woodland facilities, including tracks, steps, huts, a barn, a kitchen, and a compost toilet • Setting up a woodland workshop--plans for a shelter and updated designs for a shaving horse, a pole lathe, and other green wood-working tools and devices • Making ladder-back chairs, including cleaving, steam-bending, and techniques for ultra-tight joints without glue • Seating chairs with bark and with cord • A comprehensive list of suppliers, woodland organizations, and books Now in its fourth edition, Living Wood includes a selection of photographs of Mike’s latest workshop at Brookhouse Wood.