Bøker av David Thompson

"Ok, so Janie didn't die - I'll give you that..."A spell-binding tale, inspired by the Orpheus myth and set in contemporary London, that will transport the reader to an occult world of inexplicable death, conspiracy theory and impossible music.All Stephen Anthony Floyd wants from life is to make music and spend time with his girlfriend Janie and his friends on St Ragnulf's Place. But, with the appearance of a mysterious motorcycle messenger and a number of increasingly bizarre events, Stephen finds his life turned upside down and his perception of what is real and what is not severely challenged. His world revolves itself into a number of important questions that need to be answered, such as why his next-door neighbour has (literally) exploded; who is the despatch rider who seems to be stalking him; what are the Blood of the Lamb up to; how can Valhalla Rag Records possibly exist; and, perhaps most critically, will Janie ever speak to him again?A quirky and magical blend of Haruki Murakami, Nick Hornby and Neil Gaiman, Strangelove Place is a funny, moving, surreal, and metaphysical tale about love, loss and a strange world that exists parallel to ours and of which we are not usually aware.

Thompson strives to shed new light not only on Dante's allegory-and thus upon the whole troubled question of exactly what an allegory was thought to be-but on the intricate relationship between poet and poem and between Dante's spiritual journeys and his written representation of those itineraries.

Fur trader Alexander Henry (1765-1814) and geographer David Thompson (1770-1857) were employees of the Northwest Company. Their unpublished journals were edited by the ornithologist Elliott Coues (1842-99) and appeared in 1897 in three volumes; in this two-volume reissue the index volume is included in Volume 2.

Bullying looks at how to develop strategies for maintaining effective action against bullying by one of the best-known authors in the field.

In a world where technology allows companies to gather, aggregate and analyse data about us that includes our buying habits, our financial behavior, our professional and personal networks, and even our physical whereabouts - our digital reputations are becoming our most valuable currency. Whether you like it or not, everywhere you go, other people will be able to instantly access information about your reputation - with or without your knowledge or consent.In The Reputation Economy, Michael Fertik reveals the secrets used to optimise the digital reputations and improve the lives of millions of users of Reputation.com. Discover: *Which keywords to include in your CV, performance review, and LinkedIn profile to ensure you come up at the top of recruiters and potential employers' search results*How to curate your on and offline activity in way that will reduce the risk profile (and therefore your premiums) calculated by insurers*How to lure venture capital for your business idea or start-up, court low interest rates from investors, and garner the attention of tech giants like Google and Microsoft*How to hide the negative information (or information that doesn't match how you want to be perceived) that's out in the ether. There's nothing you can do to erase that digital footprint, but there are tricks you can use to keep it from being discovered. It will also show how you can use all this technology evaluate others' reputations so you always know who you're dealing with, whether it's a potential employee, investor or romantic partner. In short, The Reputation Economy will show you how to become 'reputation rich' in a world where your digital reputation is as valuable as the cash in your wallet.

In Altman on Altman, one of American cinema's most incorrigible mavericks reflects on a brilliant career.Robert Altman served a long apprenticeship in movie-making before his great breakthrough, the Korean War comedy M*A*S*H (1969). It became a huge hit and won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, but also established Altman's inimitable use of sound and image, and his gift for handling a repertory company of actors. The 1970s then became Altman's decade, with a string of masterpieces: McCabe and Mrs Miller, The Long Goodbye,Thieves Like Us, Nashville . . . In the 1980s Altman struggled to fund his work, but he was restored to prominence in 1992 with The Player, an acerbic take on Hollywood. Short Cuts, an inspired adaptation of Raymond Carver, and the Oscar-winning Gosford Park, underscored his comeback.Now he recalls the highs and lows of his career trajectory to David Thompson in this definitive interview book, part of Faber's widely acclaimed Directors on Directors series. 'Hearing in his own words in Altman on Altman just how much of his films occur spontaneously, as a result of last-minute decisions on set, is fascinating . . . For film lovers, this is just about indispensable.' Ben Sloan,Metro London

This book is the first module in an eight-adventure story arc that comprises the Golden City Saga. It is designed for beginning characters and introduces themes and concepts to enhance the players understanding of the fantastic world of Mythandria. EverLore is an interactive storytelling game that builds a solid foundation of devious monsters, nefarious factions, hidden treasures and ancient powers upon which your imagination can soar without limits.This book is based on the EverLore Campaign Setting, and the BoundLess Gaming System, developed by David Thompson. This new system does not rely on levels or classes, so players can Game Without Boundaries.

This tome is for Lore Masters, as it provides information on more than 200 creatures that are sure to provide a challenge for any party; whether they are seasoned veterans, or beginning adventurers taking to the road on the hunt for fun, treasure and conquest. EverLore is an interactive storytelling game that builds a solid foundation of devious monsters, nefarious factions, lost treasures and ancient powers upon which your imagination can soar without limits.This book is based on the EverLore Campaign Setting, and the BoundLess Gaming System, developed by David Thompson. This new system does not rely on levels or classes, so players can Game Without Boundaries.

This tome is designed to provide access to hidden knowledge so that Lore Masters can create fantastic adventures full of madcap excitement, harrowing battles, and mysterious clues that will keep players coming back for more. EverLore is an interactive storytelling game that builds a solid foundation of devious monsters, nefarious factions, lost treasures and ancient powers upon which your imagination can soar without limits.This book is based on the EverLore Campaign Setting, and the BoundLess Gaming System, developed by David Thompson. This new system does not rely on levels or classes, so players can Game Without Boundaries.

This tome offers everything you need to know about creating mighty characters equipped to survive adventures on Mythandria, or anywhere else in the realm. EverLore is an interactive storytelling game that builds a solid foundation of devious monsters, nefarious factions, hidden treasures and ancient powers upon which your imagination can soar without limits.This book is based on the EverLore Campaign Setting and the BoundLess Gaming System, developed by David Thompson, founder of ManChild, Ltd. This new system does not rely on levels or classes, so players can Game Without Limits.

Adventurers will learn about the origins of Mythandria, a fantasy world of magic and intrigue that introduces a new flavor to tabletop RPG. EverLore is an interactive storytelling game that builds a solid foundaiton of devious monsters, nefarious factions, hidden treasures and ancient powers upon which your imaginaiton can soar without limits.This book is based on the EverLore Campaign Setting and the BoundLess Gaming System, developed by David Thompson, founder of ManChild, Ltd. This new system does not rely on levels or classes, so players can Game Without Boundaries.

This tome provides Lore Masters with information on some of the kingdoms and factions that operate on Midian, a continent of Mythandria. With this knowledge, LMs can provide new level of danger and mystique to any campaign. EverLore is an interactive storytelling game that builds a solid foundation of devious monsters, nefarious factions, lost treasures and ancient powers upon which your imagination can soar without limits.This book is based on the EverLore Campaign Setting and the BoundLess Gaming System, developed by David Thompson, the founder of ManChild, Ltd. This new system does not rely on levels or classes, so players can Game Without Limits.

This is a track-and-field workbook that will help coaches and athletes coordinate and keep scores and statistics of dual meets and outdoor track, cross-country, and indoor track and field. There are a number of illustrations and ideas that will help coaches and athletes manage or coordinate their practice and other activities. The research includes track-and-field code of ethics, attendance for all three-seasonal sports (track, cross-country, and indoor), prayers for spiritual insight for coaches and athletes, diet and nutrition guidelines, and the history of track and field. This track-and-field attendance and scorekeeping information log is useful for college and university and for both men and women. This book will give all coaches the structure and understanding to coordinate and manage their day-to-day practice and dual meets and will help them envision their daily track-and-field preparation.There is a coach survey evaluation form that coaches should present to athletes at the end of the season. Coaches can use the evaluation form from the athletes feedback to create a better program for the following year.

Originally published in 1991, this book is about bullying and victimisation in children and young people, and ways of dealing with it.

Return to Prayer is the author's account of ministries seeded in St John's church, Digswell, rooted in St James's House and bedded in the Rose of Sharon community.

The British Museum watch collection is unsurpassed anywhere in the world, and this brilliant book tells the story of the watch which spans an incredible 500 years.