Books by Mike

A collection of letters and stories that reflect memories of their childhood while growing up in Kansas City circa 1930-1950.

An illustrated explanation of the geological background to the first Industrial Revolution that originated in eighteenth-century Britain.

At Harvest Lane Honey, we have helped thousands of 'new bee' beekeepers discover their passion for beekeeping and are proud to be a supplier to the hobbyist beekeepers all over the country. We wrote Backyard Beekeeping as a resource for you to begin your new hobby. This book provides you with insights on the beekeeping process-from buying the inital supplies to harvesting your first batch of honey. You'll learn about how beekeeping came to be, what you should know before you begin, where and how to care for your bees, and tips for maintaining a hive for years to come. Beekeeping is a relaxing, safe, outdoorsy, environmentally friendly hobby that you can do in your own backyard. We invite you to discover your own passion for beekeeping and know that as you use this guide along the way, you'll be enjoying the sound of buzzing bees within your garden and spoonfuls of homemade honey in no time.

"The injunction 'Get real' usually means 'Leave your world of fantasy and return to what really is.' True Realism always and everywhere is to find out where joy resides. In the past year this magical gift got lost or mislaid in my life. Mike Mason has located it, given it voice, and helped me to recover it. Even one sip of Champagne for the Soul is a heady, exhilarating experience."-Brennan Manning, author of A Glimpse of Jesus: The Stranger to Self-HatredIf you were given the chance to be happy for the rest of your life, wouldn't you jump at it? In Champagne for the Soul, bestselling author Mike Mason explains that the Bible does makethis offer. Yet most of us hang back, reluctant and skeptical.Theologically most Christians will agree that the Bible teaches and offers a life of joy; yet deep down we're not convinced that such a life is practical-for us or any ordinary person. But, says Mason,such joy truly is ours to claim and embrace. What you now hold in your hands is a call to throw off all worries and complaints and to "come and share your master's happiness" (Matthew 25:21).Is it possible to live every day in joy? You will never know if you don't try. These pages, drawn from the author's own ninety-day experiment in actively pursuing joy, will lead you on a journeythat will help you-no matter what your circumstances-to escape the trap of worry, fear, and dullness and grab hold of the joy of the Lord.Mike Mason is the best-selling author of several books, including The Mystery of Marriage, The Mystery of Children, The Gospel According to Job, and Practicing the Presence of People. He and his wife, Karen,an M.D. in general practice, live in Langely, British Columbia, Canada, with their teenage daughter, Heather.

MEET WILLIE HALLIDAY - private eye. "A leader among the new wave of private dicks." the MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS called him. Willie doesn't drink, he doesn't smoke, and he prefers to stay in nights studying his Buddhist manuscripts, but that doesn't mean he's a pushover. As the beautiful Mrs Austin Reeves and her equally beautiful daughters find out.But then his Amazonian, young secretary, Phoebe who boxed for Roedean could have told them that! Set in Covent Garden in the Eighties, Willie's first adventure sees him caught up with the smart set - and the rough set in a story of blackmail and murder. The BUFFALO EVENING NEWS wrote, "Willie Halliday, who moves through clients and cases a la the late Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe. Tight writing and some good dialogue." www.williehalliday.com