Bøger af David Cox

Bulldog Anthology collects sixteen short stories culled from students of the Hardin-Central C-2 High School during the 2022-23 school year. Grades 7-12 are represented. These stories sprung from the students' original imaginations and talents, and they span genres from comedy to crime, fantasy to mystery, and coming-of-age to science fiction.

"My name is Dylan Clark, and in 8 days, 13 hours, and 50 minutes, I am going to kill myself."Dylan Clark has lived a life worth forgetting, but it didn't start that way. At one time, he was very happy. He was in a long-term relationship with his high-school girlfriend (Casey), he was working toward a degree in college, and he had a circle of friends and family that were supportive and loving.All of that changed though - five years ago. With one horrible mistake, Dylan destroyed his relationship with Casey and, because of that, lost the will to strive for more. Now, at age 28, Dylan doesn't have much going for him. He has only one friend left (Ian), and he spends most of his life in complete isolation from others. He has nothing to look forward to in life - at least until recently.One afternoon, Dylan receives an invitation in the mail for his ten-year high school reunion. Reading the invitation makes Dylan do something that he hasn't done in a long time - smile. Dylan finally has a new purpose. He will end his misery forever on the night of the reunion.Unbeknownst to others, Dylan starts planning his exit strategy. Things come to a halt one day, though, when he receives a phone call from his father. Dylan's sister, Dakota, has been on a destructive path lately, and his parents ask if she can live with Dylan for a while - just until she gets straightened out. With no available excuses to give, Dylan must take in his sister with just one week left in his life.During that week, Dylan and Dakota become reacquainted. They learn more about each other as individuals. They push each other to become their best selves. Dylan wants Dakota to get past her addictions, and she wants him to become more like his old self. When Dakota learns of the reunion, she is determined to make Dylan go to reinvent himself.The night of the reunion quickly approaches, and Dylan is still ready to commit to his plan. However, all of that changes with just one variable: Casey. Dylan sees Casey and his inner conflict begins. In the midst of all of his former friends, emotions, and ways, Dylan must decide a few things. Does the simple sight of Casey change things? Can he fix the past? Or will he follow through on the one thing he has committed himself to? He has one night to decide.

A collection of poems that includes most every emotion that we feel everyday. There are poems about everything from religion to love to depression, to addiction. Mostly romance, or love, but truly a wide array of subjects.

Dean was the big man on campus in high school. Successful in sports and on the stage, he had the prettiest girlfriend, he had the best grades - but did he have it all? Dean lived two lives - one as the guy everyone saw and the other he lived in the shadows. Dean always chased his happily ever after. Every time he thought he had it all, it slipped away. He finally decided happily ever after wasn't for him, but when he least expected it.....

Bulldog Anthology collects sixteen short stories culled from students of the Hardin-Central C-2 High School during the 2018-19 school year. Grades 7-12 are represented. These stories sprung from the students' original imaginations and talents, and they span genres from horror to romance, sci-fi to action, and coming-of-age to historical drama. Also included is the original short play "Deppies," written by David Cox for the Hardin-Central Drama Club.

Bulldog Anthology collects twenty-two short stories culled from students of the Hardin-Central C-2 High School during the 2019-20 school year. Grades 7-12 are represented. These stories sprung from the students' original imaginations and talents, and they span genres from comedy to crime, post-apocalyptic to western, and coming-of-age to historical drama. Also included is the original short play "Sponsor," written by David Cox for the Hardin-Central Drama Club.

A miracle book, prayers and hymns inspired by Simon de Montfort provide rare evidence of an unusual aspect of popular religion.

Wade Parker is a struggling author. After successfully launching his career with a critical bestseller, he has since nearly destroyed his career with two literary failures.To counteract this problem, he travels to Florida to spend one last weekend in his family's premiere beach house. His idea is simple - find inspiration for his "comeback" book at any cost.And he does. At a beach party, Wade encounters a woman named Anna. She instantly becomes his muse, but Wade gets the feeling she may be something more - his true love.Wade must make a choice. Does he prefer Anna as his artistic inspiration or as a conduit for a long overdue "happy" life?He cannot have both.

Marc and Tim come from divergent backgrounds and family life. Yet, through their passion for music, the Universe provides an opportunity for these two souls to meet. To be together, they encounter obstacles, personal trials, and eventually, the ultimate challenge. But, as they say, life will find a way.Marc comes from a supportive, loving family who wishes nothing but the very best for their son so that he can become his own man and follow his own dreams. On the other hand, Tim's family is manipulative, self-serving, and attempts to push Tim into becoming what they want him to be, to serve their selfish desires.A chance meeting ushers in a new life for these young men. A special relationship develops, but is the bond strong enough to see them through the challenges life throws at them?Join them on this great adventure and meet other great characters that complement the lives of our heroes. It's an incredible journey seen through the eyes of two very courageous and heroic men.

SambaStud and ChaChaChick were the bad guys of the ChaChaChatter chatroom, always critiquing competitors and Dancing with the Stars, but what no one knew were the secret identities of these two. In the real world, Jonathan Van Praagh, an overweight, computer programmer and Irene Dover, a dowdy librarian, began ballroom dance lessons at Ballroom Elegance. Little did they know that their lives would change forever. From beginning lessons, a run-in with an egotistical fellow student, caring dance teachers, a loving gym trainer brother, a slightly paranoid studio owner, and a Las Vegas Competition fraught with danger and misunderstandings, this is a journey of a lifetime for everyone involved. If you've ever wanted an inside look at the world of Ballroom Dancing and how it impacts lives, this is your chance! A Waltz for Irene is the first of a series of novels about Ballroom Dance, Competitions, Romance, and more!

Life within the walls of a ballroom dance studio can go from mild to wild in a heartbeat. What starts out as a routine day can become a day to remember for a lifetime. This is just what happens when a handsome Italian gentleman visits a small dance studio to continue his lessons while in the United States. One call, one lesson, one dance changes the lives of Sean, Sandi, Willa, and Gio for a lifetime. Join them on their journey as they are "Dancing with the Italian."

The transition between high school and "adulthood" looms large for most people, and it is no exception for Guy. After graduation, Guy will face many changes. Everyone in his life seems to be leaving him behind. While his girlfriend, friends, and coworkers are all headed off to college in different cities that are hours, if not states, away, he is staying behind to run the family business - a small-town movie theater. Guy is left wondering how his life will turn out when there is no one left in it.Not knowing where to turn, Guy looks to what he knows best for answers - cinema. He decides to conduct an experiment during his late-night shifts when the movie theater screens its monthly double features. He attempts to learn life's lessons by searching within the movies themselves as well as the audience watching them. Just as the movies differ each month, so do the people he interacts with. As graduation nears, the pressure to understand life, love, and himself draws nearer and more intense. If Guy wants to succeed in his mission, he must learn to understand the art, people, and world around him.

In this book, David Cox argues that the initial disagreements that led to the Cold War largely centered around Central/Eastern Europe, and Germany in particular. The end of the Cold War, according to Cox, can best be understood in the context of the withdrawal of Soviet forces and the disintegration of Soviet hegemony in these areas. In this insightful and original book, Cox examines the circumstances surrounding the Soviet Union's military retreat from Germany and Eastern Europe as a microcosm of the decline and collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Using Soviet, and later Russian press reports, as well as German accounts, Cox traces the origins on the Western Group of Forces (WGF) within the Soviet alliance system up to the beginning of Gorbachev's reforms and the consequences of these reforms on the Soviet position in Eastern Europe. He also examines Gorbachev's new political thinking in Soviet foreign policy, the East German Revolution, Moscow's relations with Germany, domestic Soviet politics and the WGF, and ultimately the end of the Cold War.

What's the first image that comes to mind when you think of your favorite brand? Do you want your brand to have a standing chance to be positioned at par with your competitors, or even exceed them? Has it ever crossed your mind what big brands like Apple and Coca-Cola did (and have been doing) to be where they are now? Are you still uncertain if your brand is even strong enough to convey your image and build a presence within the market? The problem is that businesses are saturated, making the point of entry harder to penetrate because of the stringent competition. In fact, 59% of consumers prefer to purchase new products from brands they know due to their familiarity with their existing products. Despite this, there is a way in--whether you are just starting your business, or you want to revamp your existing brand. And it all starts with one thing in mind...In Your Step-by-Step Guide to Brand Building, you will discover:The #1 mistake marketers make when it comes to building their brand's identityThe 9 pillars of brand building you need to know in order for your brand to succeedA breakdown of how you can build a brand with a strong presence, even if your current one is floppingThe how-to of competitive analysis, with a tried-and-tested framework templateHow altering this one aspect of your logo will affect how consumers perceive your brandThe secret to connecting your consumers to your brand, boosting their loyalty towards your productsThe crucial steps you need take after building your brand to maintain statusBonus: Case studies on big brands-what they are doing right, and how they got past the hurdles that blocked their pathAnd much more. By establishing a strong brand, you will have the most valuable asset your business can possess. In 2019, Coca-Cola's brand value reached a whopping $80.83 billion dollars, and it was first established back in 1886. That's the power good branding will grant you. When you have an established name, the possibilities and opportunities are limitless, yet it can only become a reality if you are equipped with the right tools and knowledge. Stop testing strategies with your eyes closed--implement the ones that are known to work for you, rather than against you.

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A comprehensive account of the abbey of Evesham and its surroundings, demonstrating its full significance in the wider history of the time.