Bøger af Mark Ellison

Bradford, England, 2006 Bradford's streets have a story to tell. Once a thriving hub of the industrial era, they now reverberate with the echoes of its faded glory. Old brick buildings, their faces worn by time, line the lanes, acting as silent witnesses to better days and harsher realities. It's in this setting that we meet 18-year-old Mark. His azure eyes, full of fire and frustration, stand in stark contrast to the bleakness of his surroundings. The weight of generations of poverty bears down on him, the walls of his tiny, damp-ridden flat closing in on him and his dreams. Dreams of a life that extends beyond the next meal or the next unpaid bill. Dreams of a world where he can stand tall, unburdened by the weight of a nameless legacy. Enter Lucius. Charismatic, mysterious, and dripping with promises of power, wealth, and respect commodities Mark has never known but desperately craves. Lucius's gang isn't just about petty crime; it's an organization, a brotherhood that offers what Mark's life has always lacked: structure, purpose, and most importantly, an escape from the grim predictability of his daily life. For a year, Mark immerses himself fully, becoming Lucius's right hand. He learns the language of the streets, the coded messages, and the unspoken rules. Every whisper of rebellion, every rival gang member taken down, solidifies his status and binds him deeper into this world. However, the underbelly of Bradford, with its limited turf and small-time hustles, begins to feel stifling to Lucius's expanding ambitions. He hears the siren song of a bigger prize the towering skyline, sprawling streets, and limitless opportunities of New York City. 2009 heralds a change. Lucius, with Mark in tow, crosses the Atlantic. The vastness of New York City, a stark contrast to the tight-knit neighbourhoods of Bradford, looms large. The challenges are greater, the stakes higher, and the enemies more fierce. Mark, the boy from Bradford, now finds himself in the city that never sleeps, grappling with its unrelenting pace and a past that refuses to let go. As he delves deeper into the concrete jungle, Mark is set on a collision course with power players whose ambitions and desires could either be his making or his undoing.The story with Amy, a former secret agent, who is drawn back into the world of espionage and intrigue when she learns of a new threat to New York City. Alongside her trusted ally, Becky, and a team of skilled individuals, they embark on a mission to thwart the sinister plans of their adversaries.As the plot unfolds, secrets are revealed, alliances are forged, and unexpected twists test the strength of their bonds. The characters, including Amy, Becky, Mark, Savannah, Vortex (Ava), Vespera (Eve), Roxy, Holly, and Venus, each bring their unique skills and personalities to the table, creating a dynamic and compelling ensemble cast.Throughout the book, the group faces formidable challenges, including an underground organization known as The Illuminati, who once were adversaries but eventually become allies in the fight against a greater evil. Together, they work tirelessly to protect their city and ensure that justice prevails.The novel culminates in a thrilling conclusion, where the characters' collective efforts bring about a brighter future for their city and the promise of continued adventures. As they step into the dawn of a new day, they know that their work is far from over, but with their unwavering resolve and unbreakable bonds, they are ready to face whatever challenges lie ahead."Shadows of Unity" is a captivating tale that combines action, suspense, and heartfelt moments to deliver a story of courage, unity, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

In Building, a visionary carpenter shares indelible stories on building a life worth living, revealing powerful lessons about work, creativity, and design through his experience constructing some of New York's most iconic spaces. "This book is for people who are interested in doing anything well."―Sam Sifton, The New York Times Winner of the Inc. Non-Obvious Book Award For forty years, Mark Ellison has worked in the most beautiful homes you've never seen, specializing in rarefied, lavish, and challenging projects for the most demanding of clients. He built a staircase that the architect Santiago Calatrava called a masterpiece. He constructed the sculpted core of Sky House, which Interior Design named "Apartment of the Decade." His building projects have included the homes of David Bowie, Robin Williams, and others whose names he cannot reveal. He is regarded by many as the best carpenter in New York. Building: A Carpenter's Notes on Life & the Art of Good Work tells the story of an unconventional education and how fulfillment can be found in doing something well for decades. Ellison takes us on a tour of the lofts, penthouses, and townhomes of New York's elite, before they're camera-ready. In a singular voice, he offers a window into learning to live meaningfully along the way. From staircases that would be deadly if built as designed and algae-eating snails boiled to escargot in a penthouse pond, to the deceptive complexity of minimalist design, Building exposes the tangled wiring, scrapped blueprints, and outlandish demands that characterize life in the high-stakes world of luxury construction. Blending Ellison's musings on work and creativity with immersive storytelling and original sketches, photos, and illustrations, Building is a meditation on crafting a robust life, and a delightful philosophical inquiry beyond the facades that we all live behind.

As All That Is is One, then the One must be God, and the One Must be You! God is a word, used to label that which can never be labelled. But as science confirms that We Are All One, science also confirms the ancient wisdom that the One must be God, and so the One must be you. This original notion of God is one we must rediscover. This beautiful picture book will help point the way. Love, peace, and Namaste

We Are All One, and so You Are Me This beautiful short story picture book describes the incredible science of how we are all one. It is a story that young people must hear, and will fill readers of all ages with a profound sense of wonder, awe, hope, compassion and love. Love, peace, and Namaste

At the start of 2014, I made it my primary goal in life to be peace. As a husband, father of four, teacher, and as someone who tends to have a fairly short temper, I wanted to be the love and peace I know is our true nature, and live the way I know is possible for all of us. So I gave it a crack. Did it work? Did I find nirvana? Did I become an enlightened master living in a state of constant bliss? No. Not even close! But I definitely got a lot better, and before I knew it, my one year of living peacefully had turned into three. This book is a collection of the insights and reflections that became my daily mantras. Days when I remembered these ideas and practices, life was truly awesome. By sharing them, I hope you might get something out of them too.

Why do we suffer, and how can we not suffer?These are the foundational questions of the human ego. But to find the answers, today we must ask an even more fundamental question - what was it that Adam and Eve ate?As the foundational story of the world's three most dominant religions, the myth of the Garden of Eden provides a beautiful answer to these first two questions. But because, for thousands of years, we have completely stuffed up the third question, for thousands of years we have created an image of God and of each other that creates much MORE suffering!It was NOT and apple! And this really, really matters!This beautiful picture book will answer all three questions and change everything you have been told about God, yourself, and each other.