Bøger af James Collins

This is a book about visionary companies.' Drawing upon a six-year research project at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Collins and Porras took eighteen truly exceptional and long-lasting companies and studied each company in direct comparison to one of its top competitors.

Your brand new Apple Watch 4 decorates your wrist and turns heads with its addictive design.You burst with pride in this stunning technology gem and an ear-to-ear smile is formed in your lips as you think of the endless possibilities it offers you for a comfortable life.With its messaging and calling convenience and the countless life-changing apps, your smart watch will definitely transform your work and leisure moments. Or won't it? Because to make the most of your Apple Watch 4 you definitely need guidance. You need help in order to delve into its function secrets and make full use of its applications that promise to change your life forever.Get An A-Z Guide To Customize Your Smart Watch & Meet Your Personal Needs!Written in a simple, comprehensive language, this guide book by James Collins aspires to help you personalize your Apple Watch 4, to turn it into a precious tool for your daily life.Find out how to use the maps and explore the world on your watch screen, learn how to spice up your sports activities with your favorite music, how to store in it your iPhone album and view your vibrant pictures.Get the weather forecast come shine or rain, keep track of unresponded notifications and use the fitness tracker to skyrocket your workout.Get insight into how to call, text or email your connections, adjust the colors & features of your watch face and of course learn how to clean your watch, to keep it fresh like brand new for a long time.Easy-to-read, analytical and eye-opening, this guide book is a MUST-HAVE tool in the hands of inspired Apple Watch 4 users looking to turbocharge the potential of the accessory that has set mobile communication on fire.Unlock The Secrets Of Your Apple Watch 4 & Turn It Easily & Fast Into The Smart Watch Of YOUR Dreams!

A first person thriller told by two narrators one of whom is lying. Mike is 16 and on the streets. Jack is 23 and trapped. Working for an illegal boy-brothel he is little more than a servant to William Sutherland. When he is forced to recruit Mike to this sleazy underworld he decides it's time to quit. He takes Mike and evidence of Sutherland's crimes and heads off across Europe to escape the contract killers now after them both. But nothing is what it seems, and we don't know who is telling the truth.

Aneas, an Elfin boy, has to find and set free a vast treasure that belongs to his people, the Neiblings. Four nutty kids accompany Aneas on his treacherous journey, while evading evil forces bent on stopping him. Excerpt: It flapped it's massive wings, once, twice, it's immense bulk rising incredibly with each powerful flap. It's heft would pull it, naturally, toward earth, but the wings would flap again - a slow, folding wave that ran from front to back - allowing it to slowly lift again. Hovering up and down like that, the dragon turned her gaze sharply toward the gunships high above. The aircraft, like black spiders suspended in the sky, were facing the dragon. A series of white flashes materialized just below each chopper. The dragon flapped those mighty wings and rose quickly, as six sidewinder missiles converged in the spot she had just vacated, and lit up the river with a great conflagration. "Guys," Aneas said. "I say we get outta here. Now." Nadia kicked at the broken windshield, shattering it. The kids proceeded to crawl out. Up in the air, the dragon was flapping her wings with vigor and climbing quickly, aiming for the closest gray chopper. The gunship fired off four Mistrals, two at a time, the dragon swerving and dodging each, and continuing straight at it. The chopper banked to the left, and took off. The dragon gave chase, each powerful flap of her wings drawing her closer and closer. The other two gunships tried to intervene. The second gray one got behind the dragon and opened up with it's chain gun. Raining hellfire, the murderous sparks trailed into the back of the dragon. And the creature took notice. She spread her wings suddenly, braking her momentum, and turned to face the chopper that had done the firing. This chopper tilted back to brake, and dropped to it's right. The dragon started toward it and the chopper swerved hard, trying to get away. The dragon flapped those massive wings twice and, reaching the aircraft, placed giant claws at it's rotor mount, like a hawk catching a fish. The rotating airfoils disintegrated against the dragon's limbs, and she lifted the chopper and flung it against the cliff-side. The aircraft impacted the rocks and tumbled down to the riverbank without exploding.

This practical guide considers everything you need to know, from the instrument's initial set up through to maintenance and repairs. An invaluable resource for beginners who want to learn to set up and look after their guitars, to aspiring and professional touring techs who want to work on other people's guitars.

Test Pilot, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of Technology Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics

Infusing us to 'remind the world about love', James Collins writes poetry bordering on the mythic within every day life. He illuminates the sacred qualities of life, the light and the dark, as he shows us the honest heart and soul of contemporary poetry. Full Moon Man, like a moonscape, rises above his other collections. An indispensable reading.~Earl LeClaire, poet and novelist, Epiphanies and Benedictions, The Crew, Winnowing the Darkness and many more

What horrors would you endure in the name of friendship?Drover and Pete are two hopeful drifters looking for a better life. Desperate for food, they break into an isolated house deep in a forest. There they accidentally shoot an old man just as the rest of his family arrive for a birthday gathering. Under intense suspicion from the family, the boys attempt to cover up the accident. But they are not the only ones keeping a murderous secret. Mistrust and deception unearth a primeval ritual as the lies give way to a terrifying truth. With time running out and a deadly force closing in, Drover and Pete's survival rests on the strength of their friendship, but they must face some horrific choices in order to stay alive.

"Their faith was stronger than his reason."The Saddling is a mystery/thriller set on the Romney Marshes in Kent. The follow-on novels, 'The Witchling' and 'The Eastling' are now available from Amazon, KU, and Kindle.To inherit his aunt's fortune, Tom Carey must unlock a one-hundred-year-old family mystery. The solution lies on the Romney Marshes where the village of Saddling lives by an ancient Lore. Unknown to Tom, the villagers set in motion a chain of calculated events that will ensure that the winter solstice will witness their last ever 'Saddling' festival.Unaware that his life is in danger, Tom befriends two village youths. Through the mists of fear and confusion, their friendship forces Tom to confront his own sexuality.Tom finds himself the unwitting hero in a struggle between superstition and sense, denial and love, with no escape from either."Meticulously imagined in the eerie mists of Romney Marsh. A wonderfully evocative landscape of mystery." Ann Butler Rowlands (Author of 'Heaven')Praise for James Collins: "Comparable with the best of Stephen King." Charles Allenden"Very gripping, imaginative read." Amazon"He has mastered that technique of forcing you to start the next chapter as you really care what happens to these people." Derek Stephen"A real page turner and kept me guessing right to the end." David Hendry

'Remotely' pokes fun at British reality television."There are more plays on words and double-entendres than a Carry On film or a seaside postcard. It had me smiling, giggling and laughing out loud - a real feel good story."Britain's newest and most pointless TV talent competition is coming to Middlestone-On-Sea. 'So You Think We're Remotely Interested?' has taken Friday night viewers by storm as it streams live variety shows from remote, provincial theatres across Britain. The theatre with the most audience votes wins regeneration and revival, and lord knows, Middlestone-on-Sea needs both.The dying seaside backwater rests its hopes on the performance of two ex-best friends, gay Gary and straight Stag.The visiting celebrity judge, the mysterious and timeless Miss P, knows that for all to be well, they must mend their broken friendship. But there is no success without trial. She magically swaps Gary and Stag into each other's bodies. Secrets are learned, comedy ensues, and yet the community remains divided.Rifts must be healed, differences accepted, and bodies swapped back before the season grand finale in four days' time otherwise Middlestone will lose everything."Once you start on James Collins' coming of age, body-swap comedy, you won't be remotely interested in putting it down." G. J. Mugwatch MPSome Amazon reviews for James Collins "Brilliantly observed and a wicket wit.""Lots of laughs and loads of page turning moments. Yes, it was hard to put down.""Another unputdownable book that had me engrossed from beginning to end, and chuckling.""Finished this book yesterday and oh so amusing, would love to see it as a film.""More, I want more! I truly could not put this book down."

Following the success of 'Symi 85600' and his two other collections of thoughts from a Greek island, James Collins takes us further afield with his fourth book.Part memoir, part observation, this scrapbook of anecdotes and witty observations takes us from Romney Marsh to Greece via a graveyard campsite, an adult film festival, and some unusual wordplay.What to expect when dining with the Turin jet set, what to learn when moving to Symi, and how to behave when held at gunpoint in Egypt; it's all here along with a few train journeys, some mountaineering, and Symi's first civil partnership. Oh, by the way, there is a fair amount of nonsense too.

A mysterious iron chest arrived on the island of Symi, Greece in 1882 and was immediately hidden for its own safety. 121 years later and Jason is working as a holiday rep for SARGO holidays. When his grandmother turns up as one of his guests she brings with her a locked cigarette case, left to Jason by his recently departed grandfather and given to him on Symi in 1944. The case is opened and reveals a piece of music, but the music is not what it seems and Jason and his small group of pensioners soon realise that they have stumbled on a secret that has been kept hidden on Symi all these years. A secret both dangerous and valuable. Jason and the Sargonauts is a contemporary comedy adventure full of fun and mystery, 'A comic, camp and musical romp.'

A collection of writings that present an honest and often humorous account of two ex-pats' experiences of living on a small Greek island. This book also contains extracts from the symidream website and the complete guide 'How to move to a Greek island or other place in the sun.' "Even if you are not thinking of moving abroad this little collection will entertain and inform."

"The sins of our ancestors have committed us to the flames."Saddling is cursed and dying. The village will be lost unless someone burns at the stake on solstice morning. Six months after the life-changing events of The Saddling, Tom Carey must solve the witchling mystery and risk his life to save his lover.The Witchling is the follow-on to James Collins' best-selling novel, The Saddling.Mystery and action combine in a sweltering thriller set on the Romney Marshes.Praise for The Saddling"Superbly descriptive.""Gripping from the start.""Full of intrigue and danger."The Witchling is a follow-on from 'The Saddling.' You don't need to read The Saddling first, but you will get more from The Witchling if you do.'The Saddling' took the water element, sacrifice and winter solstice as its background. 'The Witchling' takes the fire element, acceptance and summer solstice. The main characters return, you will meet new ones, but is William Blacklocks really dead? That's just one of the mysteries to be solved as the story hits the parched ground running and doesn't let up until the fire-pile is lit. The question is, who will burn to save Saddling?

Welcome to the magical world of marine life coloring books for adults! This coloring book is perfect for anyone who loves the ocean and its amazing creatures, whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out.Inside this book, you'll find a wide variety of intricate designs featuring a plethora of marine animals, from graceful dolphins to magnificent whales, and from colorful fish to penguin. Each design is carefully crafted to capture the beauty and wonder of the underwater world, and to give you the opportunity to explore and express your creativity.The pages are printed on high-quality paper, so you can use a variety of coloring mediums, from colored pencils to markers, without worrying about bleed-through. Plus, the designs are single-sided, so you can easily tear out and frame your favorite pages.Not only is coloring a fun and relaxing activity, but it also has many benefits for adults. It can reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus and concentration, and promote mindfulness and creativity. Coloring these amazing marine animals will transport you to a peaceful and calming world where you can unwind and let your imagination run wild.So, grab your favorite coloring tools and dive into the colorful world of marine life! Whether you're coloring for fun or to de-stress after a long day, this book is sure to provide hours of enjoyment and inspiration.

Causes & Effects Of A Life-Threatening Phenomenon & Ways To Make Planet Earth A Better PlaceTons of ink have been spent explaining and analyzing the root causes of the greenhouse effect and exploring possible corrective steps in order to stop global warming.To some, the culprit is irresponsible human activity, our carbon footprint on water, land and air, which pollutes our natural resources and takes a toll on our quality of life.To others, climate change is just part of a natural course and humans are just the victims suffering the inevitable consequences.Far more than a hotly debated issue, climate change is a reality; it is a factor transforming the face of our planet slowly but steadily and as such it definitely deserves thorough study.Delving Into The Mysteries Of Climate ChangeWritten in an easy-to-follow, comprehensive language, Climate Change is an eye-opening book intending to explore the roots of the issue, discuss its various implications, shed light on the consequences on our life and examine our alternatives in preventing disaster.Find out what caused the alarming greenhouse effect and to what extent the rising Earth temperatures are due to the gas emissions of industries, the fumes of our vehicles, deforestation, aerosols and waste dumped in our seas, lakes and rivers.Learn how our daily rat race made us deaf the screams of our ailing planet, until biodiversity loss took irreversible dimensions.Knowledge is power and Climate Change aspiresto make a powerful tool in raising public awareness.Let's Take Action!Alarmed about the serious effects, the global community decided to move on to corrective steps, in an attempt to harness the disastrous consequences of climate change.Get insight into the climate change policy that intends to eliminate iceberg melting and disruption of food security, get informed about the key features of corporate climate change strategy and the changes occurring in agriculture in an attempt to adapt to the new situation.And the most important thing, find out what YOU can do to go 'green', from using your car less, to joining recycling programs, planting a tree or turning your home into energy-efficient.In two words, our planet's future is still in our hands. Let's make sure it is the rosy future deserved by our children!Get Climate Change NOW! Let's Take Action All Together & Give Our Planet A Chance!

The White Wolf is a real animal that also represents mystery and spiritual power, much like the poems in Jamie Collins' book. His imagery, rich word choice and embrace of peace and simplicity add a deep power in this collection. Gratitude and compassion touch you throughout this journey. Many of these poems cherish and admonish Native American beliefs about people whose spirits "lowered into human form." The book starts and ends with his mini-poems. "Let peace sail across the land like a deep breath." "Surrounded by walls of skin I touch both this world and the Heaven within." Filled with powerful form and language, Collins has written a book that is a must read. Bill Brown, author of a textbook and 12 poetry collections

A state-of-the art analysis of conservation as practiced by zoos and aquariums worldwide today.

Literacy and Literacies is an engaging account of literacy and its relation to power. The book develops a synthesis of literacy studies, moving beyond received categories, and exploring the domain of power through questions of colonialism, modern state formation, educational systems and official versus popular literacies. Collins and Blot offer in-depth critical discussion of particular cases and discuss the role of literacies in the formation of class, gender, and ethnic identity. Through their analysis of two domains - those of literacies and power, and of literacies and subjectivity - they challenge received assumptions about literacy, intellectual development and social progress and argue that neither 'universalist' nor 'particularist' accounts offer satisfactory approaches to the phenomenon. This is a sustained exploration of the domain of power in relation to literacy. It will be welcomed by students and researchers in anthropology, linguistics, literacy studies and history.

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If you are wondering where the lions are, they are here in James Collins' latest collection of poems; fierce, yet merciful lions. This selection of Collins' poetry is a masterful work of outstanding artistry and skill. The poems, richly creative, honest, and filled with profound self-knowledge, deal with the body, mind, and spirit of man. In James Collins' words: "This body is only a rumor, / not a possession you can keep.... live at that address in forever / you currently rent..." and "we wait for a / sign to see / who will paint the entire / canvas blue and / start over". Wonderful imagery. Wonderful energy. Wonderful language. ~Earl LeClaire, poet

For James Collins nature, spirituality and everyday experiences intersect to illuminate the soul of the reader as much as that of the poet. From the ruins of an old church to casualties of urban landscapes, Collins writes through the darkness to a terrestrial, cosmic refuge of light and hope. This collection examines one's ever-changing station in life and is as much a spirit map for the reader as a compilation. ~Chance Chambers, Nashville poet

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There is something of shimmering moonlight in these poems as well as something tremulous lingering in the shadows that renders the writing both mystic and intimate and makes it difficult to know where the poem ends and our own thoughts begin. ~Earl LeClaire, poet