New Releases by David Davis

What happens when you are gifted, but your gift can''t save you from yourself? What happens when you are an instrument to create great change, bringing significant hope to those struggling with the disease of hopelessness and offering spiritual salvation to those whose lives are spiraling out of control. Everything that Francesca touches results in reconciliation, and every business venture she undertakes is successful. She enjoys excellent living arrangements and is recognized worldwide. However, her achievements are extremely disconnected from the qualities of her personal life. What should be a gift is becoming a curse, as the burdens that come with her abilities lead her into a downward spiral of hidden depravity from which she desperately seeks escape.

These are, as best as can be reconstructed, the poems written by David Davis during the largest part of his life. Presented in roughly chronological order, beginning when he was just a boy and going through his early seventies, they include the good and the bad and everything in between. Basically, they amount to a form of autobiography, with a lot of the facts left out. Many present his decidedly dry sense of humor and his odd way of looking at life; others are cries from the wilderness. Deceptively simple and clear, there is often a turn of phrase or line that gives you a kick in one part of the intellect or another.

Heartspan is a collection of poems covering the entire range of emotion, from the humorous to the satiric to the serious and heartbreaking. Taken from various eras in the author''s life, these poems touch on everything from sex to literary criticism to historical events. Written to be clear even to the average reader, the poetry reaches all parts of our lives, usually looking at things from a slightly odd point of view.

Seven Heretical Sermons is a collection of essays in sermon form intended for the layperson dealing with the impact of modern science on theology. Written with a humorous, sometimes sarcastic tone, it reviews the historical development of several theological ideas, including aspects of beliefs about abortion, the origin of religion, homosexuality, evil, creation, and the nature of God; all in the context of modern scientific thought. In the past, when science has appeared to contradict theology, it has been theology that eventually adapted to science. Today that process continues, despite many efforts to resist the process. Here physics and anthropology are mixed with history and textual analysis to explore a new way of looking at religion.

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Out of the carnage of World War II comes an unforgettable tale about defying the odds and finding hope in the most harrowing of circumstances. Wheels of Courage tells the stirring story of the soldiers, sailors, and marines who were paralyzed on the battlefield during World War II-at the Battle of the Bulge, on the island of Okinawa, inside Japanese POW camps-only to return to a world unused to dealing with their traumatic injuries. Doctors considered paraplegics to be "dead-enders" and "no-hopers," with the life expectancy of about a year. Societal stigma was so ingrained that playing sports was considered out-of-bounds for so-called "crippled bodies." But servicemen like Johnny Winterholler, a standout athlete from Wyoming before he was captured on Corregidor, and Stan Den Adel, shot in the back just days before the peace treaty ending the war was signed, refused to waste away in their hospital beds. Thanks to medical advances and the dedication of innovative physicians and rehabilitation coaches, they asserted their right to a life without limitations. The paralyzed veterans formed the first wheelchair basketball teams, and soon the Rolling Devils, the Flying Wheels, and the Gizz Kids were barnstorming the nation and filling arenas with cheering, incredulous fans. The wounded-warriors-turned-playmakers were joined by their British counterparts, led by the indomitable Dr. Ludwig Guttmann. Together, they triggered the birth of the Paralympic Games and opened the gymnasium doors to those with other disabilities, including survivors of the polio epidemic in the 1950s.Much as Jackie Robinson''s breakthrough into the major leagues served as an opening salvo in the civil rights movement, these athletes helped jump-start a global movement about human adaptability. Their unlikely heroics on the court showed the world that it is ability, not disability, that matters most. Off the court, their push for equal rights led to dramatic changes in how civilized societies treat individuals with disabilities: from kneeling buses and curb cutouts to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Their saga is yet another lasting legacy of the Greatest Generation, one that has been long overlooked. Drawing on the veterans'' own words, stories, and memories about this pioneering era, David Davis has crafted a narrative of survival, resilience, and triumph for sports fans and athletes, history buffs and military veterans, and people with and without disabilities.

The journey began in August of 2006. Sixteen short months later, our journey was over. Although the time span seems minimal, the events that took place where profound as our family was taken on a tremendous journey. Despair can creep in, and we are left without hope as we struggle against our personal storm under our own power. Only when we ask God to take control of the trial, and allow Him to do so, can we truly find peace in the midst of the crashing waves. Sometimes, we have to look for God and His provision in the unlikeliest of places, people, or circumstances. Then, only by looking backward can we see that He was with us the entire time. In God in the Forest, David shares his deepest challenges and how his faith in God was restored and strengthened. Often, when we are in the fire of our trial, we only feel the intense pain and are unable to perceive the incredible blessings we are receiving. God''s amazing provision is all around us.

I''m David Davis, I started writing after being told I had MS. Writing became part of my therapy , I''m always looking for a inspiring word as well as giving one. I love writing about my faith in God When I first got the news from the doctor..I took my Bible and spent time in the park every day, there I went through the seven stages of mourning myself. Little did I know, that God was taking me on this journey by writing down my daily devotions with. Him..It''s been over 10 years now and I still continue to journal my deep fellowship with the Lord. My prayer is that you, who is reading these devotions will be moved in your heart to also journal also, whatever the Lord is carrying you through. It is amazing how the Holy Spirit will lead you, once we give up our will. Thank You so very much. Much Love in Jesus Name! God Bless!

The author of the award-winning "Ten Redneck Babies" is back. Trying to get home for dinner, Texas cowboy Zeke must first convince his newly purchased steer to go into the corral. But it''s not as easy as he thinks. Full color.

The Joy Poems are a poetic instruction manual for getting more joy out of life. As Lainie Senechal, Poet Laureate of Amesbury, Mass. describes this book, "Joy is a collection of profound and delightful verses that tell of a journey to find joy in each day. The coach for this task is Joy, personified. A welcoming work that invites you to share the ride."

The year is 4000 the earth has been reduced to a pile of ash. A small group of people has held up miles underground. What they will face over the next several years will be unforgettable. Looking for the King to return and save them all. Demons trying to destroy them it is a fight for mankind''s survival! Their only hope is to hold on till the King comes, will he?

This is a series of effective strategies for Caregivers of Loved Ones with Alzheimer''s Disease and other Dementias for turning the stress of caregiving into an opportunity for growth, healing and transformation.

Who decides what music defines a generation or which war gets funded? Who determines high fashion? Who gets to choose which dusty African village thrives and which suffers famine and genocide? For centuries, the world''s wealthiest have sent their children to an elite boarding school known as The Academy to ensure continued control over global events. This year, The Academy offered its first scholarship to Peter Foster, a 17 year old from the blue-collar town nearby. Before Peter can get his bearings in this world of unimaginable wealth, sexual gamesmanship and obscene entitlement, he uncovers information about the mysterious and violent disappearance of a recent student -- information everyone, even the teachers, is desperate to cover up. As the forces of Light and Dark continue their age-old dance of influence and manipulation, The Academy students fight to run their parents'' empires, and to consolidate wealth and influence at any cost. Peter soon realizes he is up against forces that operate far outside his reality, and he''ll have to risk everything, even his life, to expose the truth ... even if his discoveries upend the fragile balance of global power.

A collection of various pieces, written from a liberal Christian perspective, on the theme of Salvation (Soteriology) God''s involvement in the world (Theodicy) and their implications for human relationships.

When ten Texas babies mosey into town in this counting book, they find all types of mischief in the Lone Star State.

This classic carol is served with a hot side of grits! In this adorably Southern take on The Twelve Days of Christmas, gifts are presented to someone''s "sugar." Southern goodies and traditions fill the pages, including a porch swing by a peach tree, two plates of grits, three skillet lickers, four pecan pies, five southern belles, six steamboats steaming, seven catfish jumping, eight pickers picking, nine hounds a-howling, ten praline poachers, eleven piglets prancing, and twelve magnolia blossoms.

Mother Goose heads down south! This collection of forty-six original poems imbues popular nursery rhymes with a Southern twang. Beginning readers will encounter Chattahoochee Charlie, Miami Mary, Little Hannah from Savannah, Old King Cajun, and many more characters from across the South. Y''all better be ready for rambunctious personalities, beloved rhymes, and charming illustrations on every page!

Chiles good, so is barbecue, but nothings finer than FANDANGO STEW! No money? No problem! In this sunny, funny western-style take on the famous folktale “Stone Soup,” two penniless but wily vaqueros (cowboys) trick a whole town into cooking a giant pot of stew for everyone to share.David Daviss deliciously colorful language and Ben Galbraiths delightful illustrations make this picture book a tasty confection.

MP David Davis explores Parliament in detail, explaining the meaning of the pomp and tradition, whilst unravelling the intricacies of Parliamentary business.

Follow the scandalous escapades of four students as they take you on the ultimate college trip. Pete is the cool, thug turned scholar, but can he evade the endless womanizing that is the fate of his no-show father? Alexis is the sassy and sexy sister with attitude to spare. All she''s ever wanted was an honest and dependable brother. For Devan, as the first from his family to go to college, this could be the only opportunity he has to prove himself and escape his small town; however, the pressures of college life may be too much for him to bear. Brooks? smooth, pretty boy appeal makes him the perfect leader of the frat brother pack. He''s faced with making a choice between following his dreams and succumbing to the pressures of his father. These real and often raw character accounts take you on college campus where they are forced to cope with the challenges of sex, brotherhood, betrayal and love.

A collection of childhood poetry evoking growing up in the South.

Sir George Carteret was appointed New Jersey''s first governor in August 1665, at the age of twenty-five. In July 1673, the Dutch reconquered New York and New Jersey and they remained until Britain regained the two colonies in November 1674. In March 1674,

The life and legacy of Elijah point to an end-time restoration that is happening now. The living legacy of Elijah is a restored altar of living stones (Jews and Gentiles who worship Jesus in one body). His legacy releases the rain of coming revival. Those who receive Elijah''s legacy will be wrapped in the presence of God, and this will result in the raising up of the Elisha Generation. In The Elijah Legacy you will learn about: The restoration of the prophetic. The Elisha Generation. The forerunner-finisher anointing. The double portion Confronting the Jezebel spirit. The rise and fall of Islam. The end-time harvest.

Resets more than thirty familiar fables in Texas, with such titles as "The Coyote and the Mustang Grapes" and "The Cowpoke Who Fooled His Friends," and such morals as "An hombre is judged by the bunch he rides with."

A Texas twist to classic Mother Goose rhymes with such titles as "Mary Had a White-Faced Calf," "There Was an Old Cowgirl Who Lived in a Boot," and "Pecos Peter Taco Eater."

Come on in and share in the full history of a displaced, but not misplaced, rebel. David Martin Davis was born and reared in North Carolina, migrated to Ohio after World War II and lives peaceably among the Yankees of Springfield. He enjoyed, and you can enjoy, five professions--visual communication engineer, artist, writer, editor and publisher--and three careers, practicing in the United States Air Force (secrets and all); the Springfield, Ohio Art Center, curator and publicist; and Graphic Paper Products Corporation, producer of study aids for high school and college. This is mainly a book for children--his. And for you and yours also, if you share in the idea of the main true story, that hard work and dedication are their own reward. Also included are vignettes of people important in his life and memories that have persisted. Ups and downs are part of everyone''s life, as well as spans of time that are neither, but the ordinary tenor of things. In the bad parts there is only one way to survive--keep your head down and keep digging. Simply, the absence of the bad boosts most of the rest of life to a pleasant plateau.

The men were removed from Shadyvale and dropped into the hell of World War II combat, leaving only those males who were very young or past military age. Stalwart teens served the needs of of the community and the warriors'' waiting wives. In Shadyvale, a war of a different sort erupted and the conflict that no one intended or expected dealt murder, rape, sexual abuse by clergy, attempted murder, kidnapping, justifiable homicide, marital infidelity, and simple physical assault as village residents acted as their circumstances and true natures compelled them. On this fateful field of conflict, the pious poseurs perished, and the profane prospered in a love that was humble, patient, chaste, and enduring.