Bøger af David Elliott

A biography of Elisha Macurdy, a prominent Presbyterian minister and educator in the early 19th century United States. The book provides a detailed account of Macurdy's life and career, as well as his contributions to the development of the Presbyterian church in America. This volume is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of American religion and education.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"A celebration of the extraordinary and ordinary power of dogs of all kinds, in sly and cheerful verse from celebrated poet David Elliott. Features artwork from an all-star cast of eighteen bestselling and award-winning illustrators. ... You'll meet big dogs and small dogs, scruffy dogs and elegant dogs, and dogs from all around the world. Pairing engaging poems with surprising facts, Best in Show is a one-of-a-kind gift and a paw-sitively perfect read-aloud for dog lovers and aspiring pet owners. Includes illustrations by Elaine Bay, Câatia Chien, Matthew Cordell, Cindy Derby, Flavia Z. Drago, Leo Espinosa, Raissa Figueroa, Julie Flett, Ebony Glenn, Rebecca Green, Emily Hughes, Oge Mora, Kenard Pak, Antoinette Portis, Raâul the Third, Sergio Ruzzier, Charles Santoso, and David Ezra Stein"--

The Life of Elisha Macurdy is a biographical book written by David Elliott, first published in 1848. The book chronicles the life of Elisha Macurdy, a prominent figure in the early history of the United States. Born in 1775 in Massachusetts, Macurdy moved to Maine in his youth and became a successful businessman and politician. He served as a member of the Maine House of Representatives and the United States House of Representatives, and also played a key role in the development of the state's infrastructure and economy. The book provides a detailed account of Macurdy's life, including his childhood, education, career, and personal life. It also explores the broader historical context of the time, including the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the early years of the United States. Overall, The Life of Elisha Macurdy is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the United States, particularly the early years of the nation's development.With An Appendix.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

If you want to understand what people REALLY think about the virus (people just like you), then read on: 'Spilling the Beans on the Virus' opens the door: it allows people to tell their Covid story, allows people to tell others how they feel, how Covid has affected them, reveals their concerns and their beliefs.In this book, people from across the globe talk candidly: about the virus, the vaccine, the lockdown. They give their thoughts on health services, on scientists, on decision-makers. They reveal what they think about conspiracy theories. They offer their predictions for the future."The Virus has been with us for a year now, and I'm bored with the statistics, bored with what politicians are saying, bored with what the media is telling us," the author says with a hint of despair."I'd much rather hear what real people have to say. I actually don't care where they're from, I don't care about their ethnicity, their gender, their religion, their politics. Quite simply, I just want to hear what they have to say."So, what experience does David have in this field? Well, very little to be honest. He simply found time on his hands due to the lockdown, and an itch that needed to be scratched. He simply asked people (most of whom he didn't know) to answer some pertinent questions on the virus, put it all together and came up with this book."I just wanted to hear THEIR story, with no trolling and no abuse - just thoughts and opinions from across the spectrum. In fact, one contributor personally thanked me for giving her the opportunity to vent without fear of a backlash!"If you want to know what other people think about the virus, this book will tell you. Here you will find people's opinions, in their own words: "I'm not sure there is ever going to be normality on this planet unless we all have the vaccine - whether we like it or not..." (CN, South Africa)"Yep, some people have had way too much time on their hands, and then have slipped down the conspiracy rabbit holes surrounding us!" (LM, Portugal)"What I find so shocking, but then again not surprising, is that curtain twitchers have found an outlet on social media and neighbourhood chats." (Stuart Chapman, Lymington/UK)"You are being constantly bombarded with Government propaganda which tells you to (and I quote directly): 'Stick to the rules. If you bend the rules, people WILL DIE'." (MH, Devon/UK)"Who do I blame? Honestly? Ourselves! People are ignorant. All we had to do was stay home and stay isolated last year and it would never have got to this stage." (JH-A, Portugal)"After a few weeks all the skin on his head and face started to peel off! Long Covid? Who knows?!" (AG, Blackburn/UK)"The Government brainwashes people; the Covid deniers also brainwash people... The truth is probably the grey area in between the two..." (GC, Canada)This book is an eye-opener. Everyone has a different opinion - and each opinion should be read and respected, whether you agree with it or not.If you want to understand what others are thinking, then scroll up and click the 'Buy Now' button.

What if you were hired to protect one of Hollywood's most valuable assets-and she disappeared? Richard Braddock is a former Green Beret captain and founder of Star Shield Security Group, a premier celebrity protection company. Married to the woman of his dreams, Braddock is enjoying the best of what success has to offer-until things go horribly wrong. His top client, an A-list actress working for a major studio on a big-budget action movie, suddenly vanishes...along with her Star Shield bodyguard. With the studio threatening to ruin his career, Braddock scrambles to assemble a team with law enforcement, military, and even criminal backgrounds that will do whatever it takes to find the star before she turns up dead. Their investigation explores the actress's secret life and uncovers an ingenious adversary fueled by revenge, who forces Braddock to make choices that could haunt him the rest of his life-if he survives. Randy Bowie - Screen International Security Services Lead Celebrity Protection Agent Catching Fire - Hunger Games 2: "Shining Target is an authentic representation of the experience and relationships inside a premier celebrity protection firm, creating an accurate depiction of what could happen if someone with enough military experience and resources wanted to cripple a hundred million dollar production that was cutting corners on the expense of protection for one of its stars. The story is told with an escalating tension that kept me running back to the book every free moment I had to read." Using a first-person narrative, in the vein of authors such as Robert Crais and Raymond Chandler, David Elliott draws from his personal experience as a film industry professional and a private investigator to craft a page-turning thriller that delves into the obscure underbelly of Hollywood.

When you've had four near-death experiences, you have to wonder who's screwing up: you or God. Step inside the mind of Andy Penny, underachieving 40-year old Florida trailer park resident, perpetual dead-end employee, and uninterested survivor. Revel in Andy's existence as he uses his near-death experiences as small talk but never truly wonders why he's still alive. Then, watch through Andy's inebriated eyes as he sees an episode of Cops filmed in Des Moines, Iowa. Feel the complete and total shock as Andy realizes the meth-addicted domestic abuse victim he's watching is none other than Allyson Price - his "it girl." His one that got away. His one true love, Allyson, who disappeared from his life suddenly and completely one night a dozen years earlier, a night Andy was run over by a car. Commiserate with Andy as a wave of introspection nearly drowns him, and he comes to the realization that maybe he hasn't been just not dying. Feel the epiphany when it occurs to him that maybe he's been kept alive - for a purpose. Steel yourself with Andy's resolve as he enlists the help of his fiery neighbor Rudy to embark upon a crusade to fulfill this newfound purpose: saving Allyson Price from her squalid existence. Ride along on the journey north, armed with white trash courage, random fortune cookies, Rudy's unorthodox means of providing for them, and the gearshift from a '95 Jeep Wrangler. Keep yourself focused as events get increasingly ominous and surreal along the way, and, whatever you do, hold on tight as Andy's story culminates in some dumpy trailer somewhere. And don't forget: nobody ever listens. Part black comedy, part psychological thriller, Cherokee Spleen is a fast-paced, darkly humorous story of one barely-alive slacker's search for purpose in a world where there seems to be none.

"The stark, cold landscapes of Earth's poles may seem inhospitable, but their snowy hollows and glacial waters hide an astounding variety of creatures, from the tiny, fascinating tardigrade to the mysterious giant squid, from the fleet-footed Arctic hare to the majestic polar bear. ... David Elliott turns his eye--and his pen--to the Arctic and Antarctic with lively poems filled with humor, admiration, and love"--

This book looks at the early history of nuclear power, at what happened next, and at its longer-term prospects. The main question is: can nuclear power overcome the problems that have emerged? It was once touted as the ultimate energy source, freeing mankind from reliance on dirty, expensive fossil energy. Sixty years on, nuclear only supplies around 11.5% of global energy and is being challenged by cheaper energy options. While the costs of renewable sources, like wind and solar, are falling rapidly, nuclear costs have remained stubbornly high. Its development has also been slowed by a range of other problems, including a spate of major accidents, security concerns and the as yet unresolved issue of what to do with the wastes that it produces. In response, a new generation of nuclear reactors is being developed, many of them actually revised versions of the ideas first looked at in the earlier phase. Will this new generation of reactors bring nuclear energy to the forefront of energy production in the future?

A New York Times best-selling author shares his love for woodland animals in a revealing, beautifully illustrated collection of verse for poetry lovers and budding naturalists.The animals in the dark woods are secretive, their inner lives a mystery. The stealthy bobcat, the inquisitive raccoon, and the dignified bear waking up from his winter nap are just a few of the glorious animals featured in this clever collection of poems and woodland scenes. This companion to In the Sea, In the Wild, and On the Farm is the first collaboration between David Elliott and Rob Dunlavey, whose colorful, expressive art pairs with the author's charming poems to create a love letter to the animals of the forest.

Return to the prehistoric era and discover a host of creatures both novel and familiar, from the mysterious trilobite to the famed T. rex.Care to meet a dunkleosteus? An apatosaurus? How about the dragonflyesque meganaura? In a collection that's organized chronologically by epoch and is sure to intrigue everyone from armchair dino enthusiasts to budding paleontologists, David Elliott and Matthew Trueman illuminate some of the most fascinating creatures ever to evolve on the earth. Combining poems both enlightening and artful with illustrations perfect for poring over, this volume ensures fascinating trips back to a time as enthralling and variable as any in our planet's evolutionary history.

"A magnificent merger of words and images." - Booklist (starred review)A New York Times best-selling author and a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator explore life in the ocean. In striking woodcut illustrations, diverse creatures glide through blue and green waters, while succinct, witty poetry examines their behavior and interactions. In this companion volume to On the Farm and In the Wild, David Elliott and Holly Meade explore the depths of the ocean in a collection of poems sure to thrill budding oceanographers and landlubbers alike.

Who among us hasn't encountered that force of nature called "a fit"? A best-selling author and illustrator depict a toddler's tantrum in all its horror and hilarity.Finn likes peaches. Usually. But not today. Today Finn doesn't like anything. Uh-oh. Is Finn going to throw a fit? Author David Elliott directs the event with wit, warmth, and appropriate wariness, while illustrator Timothy Basil Ering's energy and whimsy match this tantrum turn for turn. At once empathetic and uproariously funny, this picture book speaks directly to anyone (young or old) who has ever had — or tried to contain — a real earth-quaking, ground-shaking, full-on fit.

Poems and illustrations celebrate a day at the pond.