James Campbell

Tired of FREAKING OUT about climate change? Want to stop being an eco-WORRIER and start being an eco-WARRIOR? And do you absolutely, positively LOVE laughing? Then this hands-on and hilarious guide to saving the world is for YOU! Written by award-winning author James Campbell - who lives off-grid and owns a compost loo - find out how cow-farts are wrecking the world, what a fossil fuel even is and why 'earthships' (and not spaceships) are the future! This book will help you understand what climate change is and how on Earth we can stop it TOGETHER! A hilarious and light-hearted look at the problems facing planet Earth, perfect for educating and comforting children who are worried about climate change.

NB by J. C. is a varied and witty selection from the popular NB column which J. C. wrote in the TLS each week between 1997 and 2020.

Just Go Down to the Road is the riveting story of the moral and literary education of a man who struggled at school but went on to become a distinguished author and journalist.

"An engrossing account of a young man discovering what he wants to do with his life."--Michael Dirda, Washington Post "This deftly written memoir . . . is the story of a writer finding his own voice."―The Wall Street Journal "Just Go Down to the Road brings an exciting time in world and literary history to life. It's a remarkable travel account that began with the simple suggestion: 'Just go down to the road, Jim. You'll get a lift .'"―Foreword Reviews "An enthralling and compulsively readable memoir: James Campbell is a marvelously charming teller of his improbable progress from high school dropout to literary critic and intellectual. There is no resisting the humor and modesty, the humanity and tenderness of his vivid account."--Phillip Lopate, author of To Show and to Tell: The Craft of Literary NonfictionIn Just Go Down to the Road, James Campbell, a native Glaswegian, recounts his years as an incipient juvenile delinquent (arrested for stealing books ) and his young adulthood spent "on the road" in the early 1970s. After dropping out of school at fifteen, Campbell struggled with family relations and factory work. Soon he threw it all off and went traveling--through Europe, the Near East, and North Africa. His was a bohemian existence; he got along by hitchhiking and trading work for shelter. In time, Campbell settled back in Scotland. Long a reader and writer, he began working for local magazines and attending University. His early encounters with well-known authors including John Fowles and James Baldwin set him on his true path, which took him to the position of long-time writer of the NB column for the Times Literary Supplement. Just Go Down to the Road ends as Campbell gets his first book deal, and, after an unlikely start and unorthodox education, begins to find his place in the world of literature.

The days have settled into an easy rhythm on Colby Cameron's farm, where there is an age-old comfort in the pattern of the stars, and where the fish and turtles expect their treats at the same time every evening. With his life in a good place in his forty-seventh year, the flight instructor's looking forward to keeping things exactly as they are. Fate, however, seems to have other plans for Colby. A $65 million dollar jet making its way into the local airport is the first harbinger of change. On board is a letter that will force Colby to rethink everything he thought he knew about his family and his past. Were they what they seemed, his days growing up in a typical Georgia family, years marked by beach vacations and hunting with his dad? If he wants to find out, the answer is waiting for him on a small island in the Bahamas. In the meantime, much to Colby's shock, there's a baby on the way for him and his wife, Aubrey. Motherhood has always been a dream for Aubrey, but he has mixed emotions. A baby in their forties means a wildly different future than the restful days and travel that had seemed to stretch out quietly before them in their middle age. Most importantly, he fears for Aubrey, whose age could mean complications for this fragile, growing life she has wanted for so long. With both his future and his past taking on new shapes, Colby aims his Cessna 182 for the turquoise waters, fishing boats, and sumptuous yachts of the Bahamas. There, more surprises wait, and it's possible not everyone has the best of motives. Against a backdrop of luxury and tropical adventure, Colby grapples with questions of family, second chances, and accepting with open arms the gifts life has to offer-even when those gifts take you by surprise.

This volume continues the series published by the Construction History Society which look at various aspects of the history of construction. The book contains 44 papers delivered at the 8th Annual Conference of the Construction History Society held in August 2021. The theme of the conference was Trades and Professionalism and many of the papers cover this subject, but the volume contains papers on many other aspects of the history of building construction including papers on the history of fountains and water supply, the construction of domes and vaults, formwork and scaffolding. contracts and contracting, prefabrication and labour.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.

_______________'James Campbell is the funniest man I know’ - Chris Riddell_______________A fun and engaging activity book from bestselling author and stand-up comic James Campbell, who has visited over 3,000 primary schools to tell stories and encourage children to write their own. Have you ever wanted to write your own sizzlingly stupendous stories but just don't know where to start? Then look no further! Write Your Own Funny Stories will guide you step by step towards becoming the witty wordsmith you always wanted to be. Written by children's stand-up comic and best-selling author of The Funny Life of series, James Campbell, this amazing interactive guide is packed full of everything you need to become an awesome author. From planning story ideas and plots, coming up with brilliant characters and settings, and, of course, 'finding the funny', this refreshing and reassuring toolbox of tips and tricks will have you reaching for your duck feather quill and writing slippers faster than you can shout silly simile! With hands on writing and drawing activities throughout, as well as a section at the back of the book for you to write your own funny stories, prepare to astound your friends and family with your amazing superstar writing skills!

You are very important. Important to God. He created you in his image and he loves you. He introduces himself to you through his word, the Bible. And his word invites you to enter an intimate relationship with him: the supernatural, cosmic divine, the God of creation. People often ask, "What is God like?" The answer is in the Bible. And the more you read the Bible, the better you will know God and deepen a relationship with him. Yet many Bibles are read only now and then. Why? Some people say that the Bible is too big; it is complicated; it takes a lot of understanding; you must be religious; its ideas are old; and many other reasons. Perhaps you feel this way, or you are new to the Bible. If so, this little book will help you love to read your Bible. Read your Bible will help you navigate the Bible and make it readable and understandable. You will see how God reveals his nature and character on every page of the Bible. It outlines the structure of the Bible and how each part is important to growing a relationship with God and understanding his purposes for you. It includes extensive extracts from the Bible to make a point or tell the story, rather than paraphrasing the Bible or employing human interpretations.

An intimate portrait of Baldwin's mythic life. James Baldwin was one of the most incisive and influential American writers of the twentieth century. Active in the civil rights movement and open about his homosexuality, Baldwin was celebrated for eloquent analyses of social unrest in his essays and for daring portrayals of sexuality and interracial relationships in his fiction. By the time of his death in 1987, both his fiction and nonfiction works had achieved the status of modern classics. James Campbell knew James Baldwin for the last ten years of Baldwin's life. For Talking at the Gates, Campbell interviewed many of Baldwin's friends and professional associates and examined several hundred pages of correspondence. Campbell was the first biographer to obtain access to the large file that the FBI and other agencies had compiled on the writer. Examining Baldwin's turbulent relationships with Norman Mailer, Richard Wright, Marlon Brando, Martin Luther King Jr., and others, this candid and original account portrays the life and work of a writer who held to the principle that "the unexamined life is not worth living." This new edition features a fresh introduction addressing recent developments in Baldwin's reputation and his return to a position he occupied in the early 1960s, when Life magazine called him "the monarch of the current literary jungle." It also contains a previously unpublished interview with Norman Mailer about Baldwin, which Campbell conducted in 1987.

This is my first book. I am re-selling it at a cheaper price.

A hilarious book from bestselling author and stand-up comic James Campbell, who has visited over 3,000 primary schools to tell stories and encourage children to write their own. Ever wondered why sharks have such a bad reputation? Are they dangerous, human-munching monsters? Or have we got it all wrong? In fact, only SIX people get attacked by sharks every year across the WHOLE WORLD. And how many sharks are eaten by humans every year? ONE HUNDRED MILLION! So maybe sharks are more afraid of us …Take a deep dive into the ridiculously funny life of sharks (and some things that have nothing to do with sharks but are still splendidly funny) according to James Campbell, comedian extraordinaire. This face-achingly funny book will also teach you about great white sharks, tiger sharks and hammerhead sharks, just how incredibly old sharks are, and why sharks are SO important for the environment and how to look after them. So, whether you’re seriously afraid of sharks or love them so much you want to invite a shark to your next birthday party, this HILARIOUS book is for you. Prepare to roll around the floor laughing with the snot-inducingly brilliant The Funny Life of Sharks, with side-splittingly funny illustrations from Rob Jones.

Uncover the sidesplitting life of cucumber scaredy-cats, non-stop pooping hamsters, exploding fish and everything in-between (and some things that have nothing to do with pets but are still ridiculously funny). This hilarious book answers all the big questions, like: do sausage dogs eat sausages? Why has my cat done a poo behind my wardrobe? And how can I persuade my parents to get me a pet? For real-life pet facts, imaginary stories, and a generally laugh-so-hard-snot-comes-out-your-nose read, this is the only pet book you’ll ever need! Written by the outstanding children’s comedian James Campbell, prepare yourself for The Funny Life of Pets! But be WARNED – this IS NOT a normal book…You read a normal book by starting on page one and reading to the end (BORING). You can read this book forwards, backwards, sideways, and in approximately 861,000 different ways in-between. This is a book with outrageous facts, hilarious jokes, insanely funny online videos and brilliant stories all about pets, the author, and all sorts of other things. WARNING: Anything you think you might have learned from this book might not be very accurate so should not be used in a school project or as part of homework. Unless of course, you are made of stardust and are as brave as sunshine.

Ainoa kirja opettajista, jonka koskaan tarvitset. Naurutakuu! Tervetuloa tutustumaan opettajien hulluun ja hulvattomaan elämään (ja muihin juttuihin, joilla ei ole mitään tekemistä opettajien kanssa, mutta ovat yhtä hauskoja). Tämä kirja opettaa kaikki tärkeät asiat, kuten: Mitä opettajat tekevät, kun he eivät ole luokassa? Miksi kannattaa aina pitää banaania mukana? Ja kuinka rakennetaan keskiaikainen katapultti, jolla voi singota itsensä vaivattomasti kouluun? Tämä ei ole mikään tavallinen kirja. Voit lukea sen etuperin, takaperin, ylhäältä alas, päinvastoin tai jollain noin 861 000 muulla tavalla. Joka tapauksessa se on täynnä hävyttömiä faktoja, jotka eivät ehkä ole ihan tosia.

A hilarious book from bestselling author and stand-up comic James Campbell, who has visited over 3,000 primary schools to tell stories and encourage children to write their own. Uncover the ridiculously funny life of teachers (and some things that have nothing to do with teachers but are still splendidly funny) according to James Campbell, comedian extraordinaire. Ever wondered what teachers do when they’re not in the classroom? Are they undercover detectives, champion roller-blade dancers or do they spend their evenings playing with their 576 cats? This face-achingly funny book will also teach you why you should carry an emergency banana with you at all times, how to fart in class silently without anyone knowing it was you and how to catapult yourself to school by building a medieval style catapult in your back garden! Whether you love or loathe your teachers, want to become one when you grow up or don't give two figs about your teacher but simply love a HILARIOUS read, this book is for you. Prepare to roll around the floor laughing with the snot-inducingly brilliant The Funny Life of Teachers. But be warned – this is NOT a normal book. You can read it forwards, backwards, sideways and in approximately 861,000 different ways in between. Whichever way you read it, look no further for fantastic real-life teacher facts, incredibly funny illustrations, imaginary stories and an impossibly silly read!

This book contains the 50 papers delivered to the Sixth Annual Conference on Construction History held in Queens' College, Cambridge Cambridge from 5-7 April 2019. The papers are on a wide variety of subjects to do with the history of building construction, with the first section being devoted to papers on water infrastructure.

A hilarious book from bestselling author and stand-up comic James Campbell, who has visited over 3,000 primary schools to tell stories and encourage children to write their own. Uncover the sidesplitting life of cucumber scaredy-cats, non-stop pooping hamsters, exploding fish and everything in-between (and some things that have nothing to do with pets but are still ridiculously funny). This hilarious book answers all the big questions, like: do sausage dogs eat sausages? Why has my cat done a poo behind my wardrobe? And how can I persuade my parents to get me a pet? For real-life pet facts, imaginary stories, and a generally laugh-so-hard-snot-comes-out-your-nose read, this is the only pet book you’ll ever need! Written by the outstanding children’s comedian James Campbell, prepare yourself for The Funny Life of Pets! But be WARNED – this IS NOT a normal book…You read a normal book by starting on page one and reading to the end (BORING). You can read this book forwards, backwards, sideways, and in approximately 861,000 different ways in-between. This is a book with outrageous facts, hilarious jokes, insanely funny online videos and brilliant stories all about pets, the author, and all sorts of other things. WARNING: Anything you think you might have learned from this book might not be very accurate so should not be used in a school project or as part of homework. Unless of course, you are made of stardust and are as brave as sunshine.

Foreword by Minette ShepardThe enchanting story of how illustrator, E. H. Shepard, created the classic illustrations for some of the most beloved characters in English children's literature--Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, Kanga, Roo, Christopher Robin, and more--and the remarkable partnership between the writer, A. A. Milne, and the illustrator that brought them to life, told for the first time in this beautiful volume illustrated with more than 125 full-color images from the Pooh series, never-before-seen sketches, artwork, family photographs, and memorabilia. Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends have enthralled generations of children and have become some of the world's most beloved characters. But before their adventures were captured in many millions of books published in nearly fifty languages, they started life in the 1920s as the product of a unique collaboration between author A. A. Milne and illustrator E. H. Shepard. They wove images and text together in a way that was utterly original for the time. It was a process that Shepard relished; he continued to create artwork for new editions until his death in 1976 at the age of ninety-six. This lovingly designed, full-color volume, which includes a foreword from Shepard's granddaughter, tells the story behind this remarkable partnership, and traces the evolution of Shepard's work, from his first tentative sketches to the illustrations we know and love, including the characters' later incarnations by the artists at Walt Disney Studios. A stunning and rare collection, filled with some never-before-published sketches and the first illustration of Pooh, The Art of Winnie-the-Pooh is a treasure trove of early art and an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at the creation of Pooh bear and Hundred Acre Wood--direct from the artist's estate--that is sure to become a cherished keepsake for devoted fans and readers who grew up with these timeless characters.