Bøger af Jim Taylor

Lonesome Trail and Other Short Stories is a collection of stories of adventure in the American West. These are stories that grew from experiences of the author and his family and friends. Some are true. Some are fiction. Some are a mixture. It is up to the reader to decide which category the various stories fit.

The Terpsichore Project is a 200 page work of fiction. It takes place in 2006 and is centered in post-Katrina New Orleans. The lead character, Todd Jamison, lives in Memphis. He is a middle aged computer geek. In one month's time, he loses his wife, his job and turns 50. After months of fruitless job interviews he is running out of options. He turns to the internet and learns of an incentive program in New Orleans called The Terpsichore Project. This program is designed to attract people to the stigmatized, depopulated city. Funded by FEMA it offers employment and financial assistance in relocating. Todd decides to pull up stakes and start a new life in the Big Easy. The story takes the reader through the first week of Todd's new life. It's awkward and even painful to be undertaking such a major life change at his age but he meets sympathetic characters who help him along the way. After seeing the Ninth Ward, he's conflicted about his good fortune at the expense of others but by week's end he realizes that everything happens for a reason. He's committed to his new life. Where The Terpsichore Project differs from other post-Katrina offerings is it dares to deviate from the prevailing narrative which depicts New Orleanians as helpless angry victims. Here they are undefeated and determined to rebuild their city. The story makes no pretense at documenting the local culture. Rather it seeks to create a fanciful yet believable impression of New Orleans and its people. The city itself is a leading character.The story's strong points, I feel, are a well defined story world and unique characters who speak real world dialogue.

This is a new release of the original 1957 edition.

Exploring the politics behind English Shakespeare's global dissemination throughout the mid-twentieth century, Touring Shakespeare reveals a wealth of new historical evidence informing current debates on Shakespearean soft power, globalisation, and decolonisation. Its will prove stimulating for researchers of Shakespeare and Cold War history alike.

When God needed someone to deliver his children from Egyptian bondage he was called Almighty God, and he called Moses to accomplish that task. But he was known as I AM to Moses and Israel. When God needed someone to deliver his children from the bondage of sin and death, he sent no one, he came himself, and he called himself I AM, the Messiah, the Christ, the Savior of the world.

The church in Thessalonica was a young church filled with immature believers who didn't have their eschatology straight. Yet Paul says they set an example for other churches to follow! How is this even possible? Sure, Paul has to set some things straight when it came to their doctrine, but their love for the Lord and their service toward others was above reproach.Take a look at this incredible church and learn their secret!

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The Life of Christ! What would it be like to have been one of the apostles and to have literally walked with Jesus everywhere He went? For those who want to know, this book is a "must-read"! This book contains: * Bible verses arranged in chronological order telling the story of Christ from Pre-incarnation to ascension.* Verse-by-verse commentary * Sermon outlines on many events and parables* Literally hundreds of concise studies on various subjects and words* Concise synopsis of many of the events in the life of Christ* Hundreds of devotional and personal challenges not typically found in other commentaries or studies on the life of Christ* Quick facts for important geographical locations in the travels of Christ

A classic tale of love and devotion that pays tribute to the special bond between a son and his mother. This book is perfect for parents who want to read something to their little ones that they will relate to. With a unique perspective in writing, parents will also see these moments through a child's eye. This elementary school teacher turned author does a fantastic job of capturing moments as he experienced them when he was a boy, but with the reflection that comes from being a grown-up. The illustrator perfectly captured the tenderness of the story with soft enduring watercolors.The author, the oldest of 5 children, grew up in Illinois. His mother instilled a love of reading when he was just a little boy, reading to him every night at bedtime. His favorite book as a child was "Little Engine" and he still has his now tattered copy today. He wrote this story originally as a poem and gave it to his mother as a framed gift soon after he became a father.As a primary elementary school teacher for 13 years, he shares his love of reading with his students. He was voted Teacher of The Year during the 2016/2017 school year. Jim lives in Florida. This is the first published children's picture book for the illustrator. She is a graduate of OCAD in graphic design, an artist and owns her own design firm. She served her country for 7 years in the Combat Arms Canadian Forces. She loves jiu-jitsu, the Beatles and local singer/songwriter, Dallas Green. Chrissy lives in Canada.

When was the last time that you read any one of the Minor Prophets? If we were to describe any part of the Bible as being neglected or forgotten, I think quite a number of us would list the last twelve books of the Old Testament right at the top! The last 12 books of the Old Testament are called the "minor prophets". It is not because these prophets were any less important but because the books are so much smaller. Why should we study the minor prophets? Because most Christians never really study them. It is not completely their fault. Most preachers never really preach on them either.This study is an overview that is designed to remedy that very problem!

The Bible commands the believer to pray without ceasing. But how can we do that when our day is filled with responsibilities, activities that demand full attention, and interrelationships that fill our schedules? Learning what it means to live in the reality of God's presence is the answer to the dilemma. This little book on prayer will challenge your prayer life. If you, like many other believers, feel that your prayers are less than effective, this book can be a source of great help!

The New Math is a mathematical tour-de-force of humor from the mind of a thirteen year old boy. It is Jim Taylor's Principia Mathematica, and a new view on traditional mathematics. Punny Doodles from Geometry Class. This book contains notebook doodles, scribbles, cartoons, and interpretations of common mathematical terminology and can be fun for the whole family, young or old!

A travel memoir

In the American Wild West, the only law is the gun, and justice hinges on the speed and skill of man wielding it. Orphaned in the state of Virginia and fleeing conscription into the Confederate Army, Matt Clayton makes his way to Mexico, then braves Comanche territory to head north. It's there Clayton meets the beautiful Comanche princess Desert Flower, whose spirit will watch over him as he travels the West, building a reputation as a fast gunslinger and an honest man. When Becky Morrison's husband and father are gunned down by the greedy Vince McKenna and his gang, Clayton finds more than he ever expected on the Circle K Ranch: love, a home, a future. But for a man like Matt Clayton, there is no peace until justice has been done. McKenna and his allies must pay for their crimes. But can one man bring down the quickest guns of the West? Under the guidance of the White Eagle, Matt Clayton might just have a chance. Spirit of the White Eagle is a classic Western, with nods to legends like Kit Carson, Wyatt Earp, and Doc Holliday. Matt Clayton struggles with good and evil, with loss and hope, with friendship and disappointment, trying to find his place in a rapidly changing world, a world not so different from our own. About the Author Jim Taylor was born and raised in rural Virginia. He served as a combat engineer in the Vietnam War, and has since worked in construction, as well as holding local office and serving as a member of the Local Volunteer Rescue Squad. Taylor's passion for Westerns has persisted since his youth, and he continues to read any and all accounts of both the real-life and fictionalized characters of the Wild West. His own family has numerous ties to that time period: a distant relative who was among the first Texas Rangers, Taylors who were heroes and outlaws across the West, and a family lineage that counts Cherokee Indians among its ancestors. Inspired by this passion for Westerns, Taylor has recreated that time and place in Spirit of the White Eagle, the first of many stories of the West.

A memoir of travels and adventure in the Near East