Bøger af Anthony Davis

Fictional story based on events of the American Civil War. The Civil War broke out in April 1861 when secessionist forces from the Confederate States of the South attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina. The loyalists of the Union in the North faced secessionists of the Confederate States in the South, who advocated for states' rights in order to uphold slavery. Photography was still in its infancy. Our story follows the life of photographer Jim Hooker as he travels through the battlefields and headquarters of the Confederate States of America. Toward the end of the War, Confederate President, Jefferson Davis, under siege in Charleston, is forced to leave as the Union Army continues its bombardment of the city. Expecting the possibility of an encounter with Union soldiers as he escapes, Davis entrusts four naval cadets with all the gold that remains in his treasury. He instructs them to bring the gold to him in Danville where he is heading. He believes they have a better chance to get past the Union army than he does.The narrative follows these young lads who meet up with the photographer Jim Hooker along their way. As events unfold, the gold has to be hidden. The story switches to the present day and the discovery of a map by a shadowy character named Smythe. The map is a key to the mystery of the missing Confederate gold. Smythe discovers the map after purchasing a chest full of old photographs at a closed box auction. Having no use for the photos, he sells them to photograph dealer Kathy Tyler. Among the many photographs is an old journal written by Jim Hooker. After reading it, Kathy and her boyfriend Nick decide to go on a hunt to see if they can find the gold.

Based on true facts and characters, Woolf Barnato inherited a fortune when his father, Barney Barnato, the diamond millionaire, died mysteriously in 1897 when Woolf was two years old. Woolf left university to serve in the Royal Field Artillery in France, Belgium and Egypt during the First World War, rising to the rank of Captain. Obsessed with racing fast cars, he saved Bentley Motor Cars from bankruptcy in 1926 taking over the company. Woolf became well-known as one of the Bentley Boys, a cadre of young wealthy men who raced Bentley cars. He won the Le Mans 24 Hour Endurance Race, three consecutive years. As a result he was considered the best racing driver of his time.

10-year-old Orion is a highly creative and imaginativelittle boy, who sees every day as an opportunityfor a new adventure. In addition to being a talentedartist who loves to draw and paint, Orion enjoysplaying with his sister Sophia and his bulldog Bruno. While Orion excels in school and loves learningnew things, he can't seem to pay attention for verylong during class time. In addition, Orion oftenforgets where he places his personal belongings, such as his toys and school supplies. Being concerned about their son's frustration ofbeing inattentive and losing things, Orion's parentsseek out therapy for their son, where he soon learnsabout A.D.H.D, which empowers him to change hispersonal narrativ

Anthony Davis was not only the most electric college football superstar of all time but he was also my teenage idol. His exploits at USC captured my imagination. This book reinforces everything I know about Anthony Davis - he is a man of passion with a story to tell that will inspire those who follow his path. The Notre Dame Killer has never been more candid or more relevant. -Steve Hartman Change is coming. Anthony Davis is an unsung leader in what has at last become a popular movement. -Dr. Daniel Amen. M.D

Mastering Public Relations takes a strategic management approach to exploring this complex and critical dimension of management and planning. This wide-ranging, detailed and highly readable insight into public relations includes multiple case studies and examples to provide a well-balanced interpretation of both theory and practice.