Bücher von David James

Orphaned on the island of Altasia as a young boy, Derik dreamed of nothing more than to journey the great land of legend. But he soon learns just how deep the secrets of Altasia's past run.The people of Altasia are about to confront what history has only hinted at and its inhabitants no longer dare to whisper.The growing presence of evil creeping through Altasia is shifting the balance between purity and darkness, bringing to surface fables of the past that would rather be forgotten.When he learns of plans to release the evil enchanter, Elanore, from her stone prison, Derik's journey for adventure will prove to be a true test of courage.

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.

Exploring the most significant challenges facing independent schools today, this book asks leading figures from education, economics, politics, philosophy and the arts to give their views on how independent schools can adapt to rapidly changing markets which see them scrutinised as never before.A best-seller in its first edition, this fully revised second edition includes many new and updated essays, as well as featuring 26 brand new contributions from leading figures from education. How the sector has responded to the Covid-19 pandemic dominates some of the new contributions, but leading thinkers on areas as complex as gender identity and race write about how independent schools will have to change if they are to survive and flourish in the 21st century.This is a book that, more than ever before, anyone interested in education must read.

Today is Baby Rhino's big day. It's the first day of school and everything must be perfect. She's worked so hard to prepare for her perfect first day of school. But, uh-oh, she soon finds out things don't always go as planned. Join Baby Rhino as she prepares for her first day of school, and see how facing challenges gives her the best day ever.

The reality of the words

This book explores the work of the influential philosopher Fichte, from his theoretical, ethical and political thought to his studies of religion and history. It is essential reading for students of Fichte and of German idealism, as well as for those interested in the history of philosophy more widely.