Bücher von David Holmes

Life in the 1950s and 60s sometimes appears to have been lived by people from another planet. Such is the difference in lifestyle between now and then. Computers, social media, and all the problems that come with living in the 21st century were a distant dream (or nightmare). Life was lived at a slower pace, and people had more time for one another. This is not to say that times couldn't be hard, and life certainly wasn't always a 'bed of roses'. Through it all, there was always a shoulder to lean on, or a nice cup of tea made by a friend or neighbour, who would listen patiently to your troubles or triumphs (counsellors extraordinaire!) There appeared to be no shortage of characters, and everyone had a tale to tell. 'A peck of dirt won't kill you,' was a well-used adage, and from childhood to old age, people were less fearful than today, thus allowing them to live their lives to the full. This book is about the people who lived through those times, their quirks and habits, their generosity and good humour. Humour plays a big part in this book, with a sprinkling of every other human emotion. The author sincerely hopes that young and old will enjoy looking back at a bygone time which was only 60 short years ago.

In this hard-boiled private detective story, a murderous warlock is on the loose in an American city and the police turn to a Jewish private eye experienced in paranormal mysteries and the supernatural. As fallen angels descend and bring the War in Heaven to Earth, the P.I. is caught up in the conflict. Can the Apocalypse be far behind?

Forty short, easy-reading memoirs record events that occurred when the author and his family lived and worked in the Middle East. This was before the days of mobile phones and all forms of communication made possible by the advent of the internet. The stories cover family matters such as travel, language learning, cultural issues, home life, illness and accident. The work stories are about teaching Science and English at secondary level, followed by the production and distribution of Christian films and teaching material in Arabic on video. The events all took place in peaceful Jordan, Syria, Egypt, Cyprus, and also in civil war torn Lebanon when both "peacekeeping" Syrian and "occupation" Israeli armies were also deployed in different parts of the land. The majority of the stories tell of incidents that could be construed to have a supernatural, or God directed, element in them. The reader is left to decide which of the stories recount supernatural incidents or if the events described were just welcome and timely coincidents.

The Council of the Wise believe they are winning the war. However the Coalition, the Nephilim and the Daoine Sidhe have some deadly surprises in store and the price of victory will be very high indeed.Yet, considering the alternative, it's a price worth paying, no matter the cost.

Magic is all around you. Most of you don't see it and will never see it, not without some very expensive and large scientific apparatus. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist of course, just that most people aren't equipped for it. We call it magic. I guess a scientist would call it something else.

In Berlin,1942, crime reporter Thomas Rost is released from Sachsenhausen Concentration camp to steal a holy relic for a powerful government and Party official. If he refuses, a close friend will die. Stella by Star Light can be read as a stand-alone novel or as a follow-up to The Berlin Trilogy.

The Book Finder, an historical mystery, is the third part of the trilogy. Book critic Thomas Rost and his companion Ingrid had to leave Berlin in a hurry. Traveling to Dresden for information on the lost diary results in more trouble so, on to Prague and even greater danger. Finally, Munich beckons with the promise of the prize, at the risk of imprisonment or death in wartime Germany.

Here's a story of mystery and romance set in French Indochina during future president John F. Kennedy's only trip to Vietnam. Congressman Kennedy's visit in 1951 with his brother Robert and sister Patricia is woven into the fabric of the story, as Bobby is met in Saigon by a foreign correspondent. Their friendship introduces unexpected danger to the Kennedy's since the newspaperman and his lovely Vietnamese interpreter have been drawn into a murder investigation. Secret Society thugs and assassins stalk the American writer, while a possible origin of the so-called Kennedy curse appears. The mystery unfolds as Jack Kennedy's secret mission in Vietnam comes to light.

Laddie the Collie is leading the search for a stolen Chihuahua around Mt. Rainier National Park. If you love dogs you will want to read the tale of Laddie and a once-stray Chihuahua named Polly, adopted by a disabled vet. Collies are a beautiful breed; intelligent and resourceful, too. The Dog Finders are fortunate to have Laddie looking with them. Don't miss this inspirational story, which is also available as C is For Chihuahua since both dogs appreciate top billing!

A Korean spymaster sends an American, under the cover of a businesswoman, on a mission north of the DMZ. When an unanticipated problem threatens the plan, a handsome stranger shows up claiming to be her local contact. Can the amateur spy trust him to help her escape from the police state?

A political thriller with shades of humour and romance. An unimaginably cruel attempt to cut UK population growth is uncovered by an unlikely combination of high powered advertising executive, a home counties burglar and an industrial spy The story evolves against a backdrop of the advertising business and the forces of good and evil collide on battlefields as far apart as London, South Wales and New York.

Communication Theory argues that the different kinds of communication dynamics found in cyberspace demand a reassessment of the methodologies used to explore media, as well as new understandings of the concepts of interaction and community (virtual communities and broadcast communities).

If you've just dragged a dusty old Comtoise long case clock from the back of a dusty old French barn, or if you just want to know more of what goes on behind the dial, this book is for you. The 2nd edition of this popular book is a much expanded 94-page run down on where these clocks came from, who built them and why, and practical help in restoring cases and rebuilding movements. Above all it's about the heart and soul of these light-hearted, friendly and functional works of art. It includes a list of parts of themovement, glossary and a list of Makers, Movers and Shakers. You will find useful facts, figures and photographs relating to the different styles of cases, their construction and the (sometimes quite personal) messages scrawled therein. Also detailed and illustrated are pendulum styles throughout the period and 4 pages on the different designs of brass frontons. As well as a section on the Vineyard wall clock, there is a supplement covering the Swedish Mora clock and Danish Bornholm clock.