David James

Doing My Best to Shine is a reference to the author's overall philosophy-to give one hundred percent and make the most of every situation; to shine a little light on others and on the world, making a positive impact in one's own small way. The collection is separated into three parts-"A Common Theology," "You Can't Help but Wonder," and "That Stunned Look on My Face." Each speaks to some aspect of the author's life in general: being a spiritual person searching for meaning; striving to be imaginative and creative; and suffering wisely the chaos in the world. Here David James offers his thoughts on some very familiar topics, shining his light on all of us.

This book is for the person looking for real answers and not spiritual propaganda. This book is for the unbeliever who is caught in a horrible mix of doubt, rejection and fear. This book is for all who may have "tried the church or Christian path" and for one or several reasons could not or would not stay. Have you ever asked yourself, "Who Am I - Why am I here - Where am I going?" The difference between the person who has asked that question and the person who has effectively answered that question is the difference between daylight and darkness or left and right. Everything in this world has a value. In fact, the most practical way to tell what something is worth is "what someone is willing to pay for it." That someone in your life IS JESUS. He is man. He is God. He is your Savior, and He paid everything a cross of wood but owned the hill on which it stood. One day all, great and small, rich and poor will either stand before their God in great trembling and horrible fear, doubt and self-loathing beyond description, or stand before their One and Only Savior who gave everything so He might have you forever in His family eternally. Nothing in this world matters until it does matter. But by then, "I told you so" won't work, because by then it will mean everything to have just one more moment to say yes, and you can do nothing about it. Every person will go the way of the grave someday. If you live to be 150 years old, the day is still coming, and you will give an account for what you did in and with this old body. You will stand before the one who made you and designed your perfect path before you were ever born. As a believer there are great and eternal rewards for faithful obedience, and you will want to hear your Savior say: "well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the Joy of thy Lord." Your Pathway to the Higher Levels presents practical and easy to understand lessons you will learn everything you need - to get in motion and fully equipped to meet your Lord properly, live with victory and promise instead of dark foreboding of an unsure future. Every chapter contains concise Prayer Activations and Declarations to help point you the right way in prayer and get you headed in the right direction. We won't stop there. Once you get in motion in the right direction, these lessons will help equip you to do much more than just "wait to die and make Heaven your home." You can actually get a lot of Heaven here before you ever get there. It matters that you do more than keep a seat warm in church. Here are some chapter headings: Eternal ConsequencesThe Law of Sin and DeathWhere will you spend Eternity? It matters that you get this right before you leave that body behind. Every person is an eternal spirit that will "live" forever in either Heaven or Hell. " I told you so will be too late, even if it is one breath from this moment. This book is constructed to be used as a tool. Just as a mechanic chooses just the right wrench or socket for that stubborn bolt or nut, this book should be applied to the problems and questions in your life so that you can change them. Everything for you, right now and in your future, may depend on the message you get here. I KNOW that this book came from the heart of God. I wouldn't have done it any other way. It flowed effortlessly and quickly in my hands. I was privileged to be part of it, I hope you will be too.

Learn from schools around the world with this absorbing and thoughtful account of distinctive schools and the lessons we can draw from their current, everyday practices. Gain fascinating insights into schools with distinctive philosophies from around the world and reflect on the lessons we can learn for our own schools and classrooms. Hear how leaders teach creativity at The Royal Ballet School, how faith schools foster curiosity and critical thinking, and how schools in Silicon Valley take lessons from the world of tech. With exclusive interviews from 30 unique schools worldwide, Schools of Thought will prompt you to ask penetrating questions of your own practice and challenge you to think more broadly and more deeply about the principles and practices behind education in a changing world. A must-read for the thoughtful educator who wants to expand their horizons and learn from a diverse range of schools in developing their vision, values and ethos and prepare their pupils for the modern world.

An accessible guide to creating schedules that amplify school and district priorities, support best practices in teaching and learning, heighten student engagement, and enhance equity. A school's schedule can be as important to education outcomes as its budget or strategic plan. The secret to making the schedule a tool for school improvement is to approach schedule design not as a technical task, centered on making everything fit like Tetris blocks, but as a strategic one. In this book, informed by research and their work with hundreds of schools, scheduling experts Nathan Levenson and David James explore how strategic scheduling can turn a "good enough" schedule into one that supercharges learning and engagement without additional costs or more FTEs. If you are ready toFigure out which schedule type is best for your students and staff;Disrupt harmful tracking and ensure every student has access to highly skilled teachers and rigorous curriculum;Deliver optimum hours of core instruction while expanding electives and providing opportunities for student voice and choice;Precisely match staffing to course enrollment to free up personnel and funds for other purposesFind time for critical intervention and enrichment blocks; andCommunicate scheduling decisions more effectively to parents, families, and district leaders… then it's time for strategic scheduling. Offering targeted advice for best-practice scheduling at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, this book will help school and district leaders—and the teachers and students they serve—make the most of every school day and every school year.

This book reprints and analyses reviews of music hall acts from the family magazine The Red Letter, which was published by the Scottish based firm D C Thomson from 1899 to 1987. The articles under review range in date from 1902 to 1914, covering theatres all over Britain and acts from around the world. The reviews are uniquely detailed and shed light not only on the early acts of comics who would later go on to achieve wider fame, such as Will Hay and Robb Wilton, but also reveal the acts of long forgotten performers. These so-called ‘wines and spirits’ acts—acts that would never top the bill but who nevertheless toured the halls, sometimes for years on end, such as female impersonator Albert Letine, comedy magician Chris van Bern and female stand up Anna Dorothy amongst many others—deserve to be remembered every bit as much as the top of the bill acts. The articles are arranged in sections, covering race, gender, character comedy, physical comedy, male comedy and specialty or ‘spesh’acts. The reviews reveal not only the contents of the acts but also the audience reactions to those acts and prevailing contemporary Edwardian attitudes. The articles are accompanied by their original illustrations, some of which are unique and, like the articles themselves, unseen for over a century.

A selection of contemporary nonfiction and fiction writings about Alaska that explores life in 49th state, from wide open landscapes and wild seas, to its small towns and urban hubs. Through true stories and literary realism, they present a wide range of perspectives on contemporary life in Alaska. Moving beyond the stereotypical ideas of what Alaska is like, they take readers into the heart of the state and collectively offer insight into the reality that lies behind the myth of the Last Frontier.

Upholstery: A Complete Course comprises an encyclopaedic guide to the techniques & materials of the craft in addition to fascinating information on its history and development. Since first being published in 1990, with a second revision in 2016 and now a third in 2022, this book has proved itself to be a useful volume for those entering the world of upholstery. Traditional handwork, modern industrial methods and everything in-between, it is all explained here with an entire overview of the upholstery trade. By following the five useful projects in this book, you will be able to apply the key techniques you have learnt into practise. With detailed pictures and illustrations by David James to help guide you, the old furniture needing an update will be brought back to life in no time. This book continues to thrive and inspire those wanting to give a piece of their furniture a fresh new look. Recycling old furniture can be rewarding and exciting, which is exactly why this book has been picked up time and time again. Whatever interests you have in upholstery, this book is guaranteed to give you information about everything you need including materials and tools, as well as the history and development of the craft. Topics include: History, Development, Tools, Machines, Materials, Fabrics, Leather, Foam, Frames and Structures, Springs, Traditional Techniques, Modern Techniques Projects: Loose Seat For Dining Chair, Piped Scatter Cushion, Hall or Lounge Stool, Edwardian Music Stool and a Mid-Victorian Dining Chair With Buttoned Seat An established and comprehensive reference guide to the craft, in print since 1990Five projects with helpful step-by-step photographs to aid the novice and build on techniques explained in the bookWritten by expert author David JamesSuitable for all levels of abilityBeautifully illustrated throughout

This book reprints and analyses reviews of music hall acts from the family magazine The Red Letter, which was published by the Scottish based firm D C Thomson from 1899 to 1987. The articles under review range in date from 1902 to 1914, covering theatres all over Britain and acts from around the world. The reviews are uniquely detailed and shed light not only on the early acts of comics who would later go on to achieve wider fame, such as Will Hay and Robb Wilton, but also reveal the acts of long forgotten performers. These so-called ‘wines and spirits’ acts—acts that would never top the bill but who nevertheless toured the halls, sometimes for years on end, such as female impersonator Albert Letine, comedy magician Chris van Bern and female stand up Anna Dorothy amongst many others—deserve to be remembered every bit as much as the top of the bill acts. The articles are arranged in sections, covering race, gender, character comedy, physical comedy, male comedy and specialty or ‘spesh’acts. The reviews reveal not only the contents of the acts but also the audience reactions to those acts and prevailing contemporary Edwardian attitudes. The articles are accompanied by their original illustrations, some of which are unique and, like the articles themselves, unseen for over a century.

With the first part written in the United States and the second part written in Ireland, Wiping Stars from Your Sleeves is an exploration of how the environment and culture affect a poet as he writes about love, aging, and the world rising up around him.

This exam preparation and practice guide is the perfect companion to the coursebook, giving students opportunity to practise and gain confidence in preparation for examination. The guide includes an introduction to assessment, plus two full tests and analysis of each paper, which gives students exposure to the different styles of assessment. The guide also contains graded sample Individual Oral, including audio and written responses with examiner comments, helping students understand the assessment criteria for long-form answers. Fully revised for first examination in 2021, these resources contain helpful exam strategies and tips from expert authors.

The Entrepreneurial Adventure is perfect for anyone with an interest in business or with aspirations to start their own business. The author outlines key principles of the entrepreneurial adventure and the business world, bringing it to life using case studies. This book contains useful and practical information about business and entrepreneurship gives a robust understanding of the theory and real-world implications of running a successful business. It describes and explains the whole process from understanding the implications and risks, the start-up stage through to future expansion. The authors clearly demonstrate that if the good business habits and practices described in this book are followed consistently, you really will achieve entrepreneurial success and the opportunities that come with it.

Make your Christmas complete by reading four short stories from author David James. Oh Glorious Tree, Gifts of Faith, Witness the birth of a King and Time for HIS Word. You will enjoy the gospel message throughout each book and will also learn the true meaning of the glorious holiday. A must have to enjoy the Spirit of Christmas for you and your family.

Nail Yourself into Bliss brings both raw news about what diminishes in time and fierce advocacy for sustaining faith in what we might make of our lives. David James probes the great unsettling arguments about how and why to live. His humor is multi-leveled and uncanny, poking at despair, as in "Stop Me if You've Heard This," in which three men walk into a bar and never come out. These evocative and impressive poems dignify the act of yearning while upending received wisdom: "Early to bed, early to rise up and stand-alone / in your house, doubting the god of your choice." -Lee Upton, author of Visitations: Stories and Bottle the Bottles the Bottles the Bottles: PoemsDavid James' latest book Nail Yourself into Bliss is a serious consideration of aging ameliorated by his boyish humor because "the punchline is always death." Through loss, mistaken identities, newly created ones, and despair, humor helps soften that ultimate punchline. As James writes, life is a "Sisyphus Festival." For people of a certain age, my age, this book speaks and resonates and whispers. -Elizabeth Kerlikowske, author of Art Speaks, an ekphrastic text with painter Mary HatchNail Yourself to Bliss by David James is both a beautiful and a heartbreaking new collection of poems by one of Michigan's finest poets. This book is rich in wisdom, full of identifiable life circumstances that connect all of us to each other and filled with imagery and ideas that will satisfy the human soul. James writes, "Wisdom is in no hurry to find you." But these poems will find you sooner than later, and they will help ease you on down the road back to yourself. -M. L. Liebler, author of I Want to Be Once, and editor of Heaven Was Detroit and R=E=S=P=E=C=T: Poems about Detroit Music

Do You Want to Cure Yourself of the Boring-presentation disease? Here is the antidote... I can remember quite vividly a lot of the presentations I have heard during college and in the workforce. All these presentations have something in common. They were all overwhelmingly boring. I still remember a few people snoozing during many of these presentations. I even dozed off during a presentation. I just couldn't fathom the painfully boring message being delivered. Not something that most of them would like to hear, but it's the truth. The same truth for most people delivering presentations. This book includes various insights I gained through studying various materials of the subject matter at hand. It will show you various techniques of captivating your listeners, inspire them, make them NOT fall asleep, and, when necessary, even make them buy your stuff. Isn't that lovely? Of course, it is. And that's where the book The Boring Presentation Antidote: Easy Techniques to Deliver Presentations That Make Your Audience go WOW comes in. In it we find major benefits that, if implemented, can easily cure boring presentations and even make you money as well This book will teach you: How to properly prepare your presentation; from beginning to end. How to master your platform when presenting. How to deliver enticing presentations (which attract customers )How to master your voice when presenting. How a few words can make you sales. How to keep your cool when fear sets in. And much more... The truth is: If you're someone who procrastinates, then this bad habit is limiting your success in different ways. If you don't address this issue, then you'll significantly reduce the likelihood of achieving your dreams. So, without further ado, scroll to the top of this page and click the "Buy now button" to grab your antidote PS: This can cure the presentation-disease quickly. PPS: Procrastination will cost you money-- a lot of money. Take action now

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Do You Want to Increase Your Sales with Simple Writing Techniques? If you've been trying to sell (online) the scenario I'm about to describe may be familiar to you... You've finally completed a great product which you would love to sell. You're pretty certain it will make you a ton of money. So, you launch a well-designed product with an outstanding looking cover... Then once your product is listed for sale, you wake up excited to check to your dashboard - to see how many sales you've made... And...nothing. You even refresh the page just in case the numbers haven't updated yet. But still - zero sales, maybe one or two if you're luckyThis continues for a couple of days, and after a few weeks you realize you won't even make your money back on this product. A sinking feeling of failure washes over you - your product is buried, even though you technically did everything "the right way". In fact, if you've been trying to sell online for a while, and haven't achieved the results you desire, this has probably happened more than once. Which leads us to the million-dollar question... Why in the World Are Your Products Not Selling? Well the answer to this is surprisingly simple... And many sellers online have the exact same problem as you. Customers either don't click on your products at all. Or they click on them, spend about 5 seconds reading your description - then close the tab. Because even if you're in a wildly profitable niche, you still have to convince your customers that your product is worth buying. Which leads us to the core problem... You Have No Idea How To Launch Products That Sell Using Words And that's where the book Copywriting for Beginners: The Basics Most People Get Wrong Writing Copy comes in. In it we find major benefits that, if implemented, can easily double your sales This book will teach you: How to sell through writingHow a few words can make you moneyHow to write enticing headlines which attract customersHow to track your copy and easily improve itPowerful Tricks for Boosting Coversion RatesA simple but powerful method to write your copy step-by-stepAnd much more... The truth is: If you're someone who procrastinates, then this bad habit is limiting your success in different ways. If you don't address this issue, then you'll reduce the likelihood that you'll achieve your dreams. So, without further ado, scroll to the top of this page and click the "Buy now button" to grab your copy of Copywriting for Beginners today PS This can easily make you more moneyPPS Procrastination will cost you money-- a lot of money. Take action now

Playing football is an odd sort of job. But it is a great job. It's the best job you can have. Who says so? I do! A Very Odd Sort of Job. Beautifully illustrated in colour, this story continues the introduction of graphemes and phonemes and builds some more complex sounds.

Zombies ... Kung Fu ... Masked Killers ... Giant Monsters ... Barbarians ... Cannibals ... And more Away from the glittering lights and busy streets of mainstream film, there are dark and forgotten places, where the hiss of static in a dark room begins a fever dream, where the bizarre rears its head out of the screen and smacks you between the eyes. Those cinematic moments that shake you awake and make you ask yourself if you really saw that. Those moments are a virus that worms itself into your mind, into your DNA, and the only way to escape it is to pass it on. Between these covers you will find 229 more of these viral bullets waiting to infect you. Here you'll find neon-dressed ninjas disguised as fish, zombies with flying heads, comedies about glue-sniffing serial killers, demonic Santas, policemen that are part-time wizards, Bigfoot rampages, singing cowboys, killer mannequins, hypnotized acid-spewing frogs that know kung fu, and countless more moments that will make you ask, "What the heck was THAT?"