Most Popular Books by James Moore

In The Captives of Abb's Valley, James Moore recounts a harrowing and deeply personal tale of survival on America's turbulent frontier. Set against the backdrop of the late 18th-century wilderness, this narrative chronicles the brutal attack on a small Virginia settlement and the subsequent captivity of its survivors by Native American warriors. Moore's firsthand account, enriched by family records and local history, provides a vivid and unflinching portrait of the perils faced by early American pioneers. Beyond the bloodshed and hardship, the story grapples with themes of endurance, cultural collision, and the resilience of the human spirit. Moore's work captures not only the violence of the era but also the complexity of frontier relationships between settlers and indigenous peoples. A gripping testament to fortitude and survival, The Captives of Abb's Valley remains a vital piece of early American historical literature, illuminating a dramatic and often overlooked chapter of the nation's past.

Revised for its second edition to include the latest national and international guidelines, the Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine continues to be the essential resource forexpedition medics and all well-informed travellers, including gap-year students. Clear and concise, readers can rely on this handbook to provide the knowledge and practical advice they need. It enables efficient preparation and planning before the journey, advises on camp logistics, risk management, and medical problems during the trip, as well as highlighting rare but important risks to those visiting remote areas. Focusing on preventative measures, the handbook also contains chapters dealing with crisis management, emergency care, and evacuation from challenging environments. Now containing more guidance about the obligations of a clinician joining an expedition, and the ethical approach to such work, the second edition of the Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine also provides an increased emphasis on medicine in various extreme environments. With revised and additional illustrations, more colour plates, and an increased use of important algorithms, this edition will give you the confidence and skills you need to travel to any extreme or remote environment. Updated with the support of the Royal Geographical Society, and incorporating the combined knowledge and experience of a team of experienced clinicians and expeditioners, this is a practical, easy-to-use guide to all aspects of expedition and wilderness medicine. Anyone who might ever step into the natural countryside, away from tarmac or gravelled paths, to seek the freedom and beauty of unspoiled nature needs to be aware of the content of this book, to enhance their enjoyment, and minimise the risk of pursuing adventurous travel.

At one point in our lives or another, we have all had the experience of wanting to try our hand at something we have no business trying. Whether it’s striking out on a new career path or asking someone out who’s out of our league, many of us know what it’s like to find our way barred before we’ve even set out. But even without the requisite qualities, skills, or street cred, we can still make our dreams come true. How? By simply refusing to wait for an invitation! In this original work of nonfiction, career keynote speaker Allan James Moore argues compellingly for crashing life’s parties you feel you should be in but have not been invited to and probably never will. Part memoir and part self-help, Party Crash Your Career & Life shows how making your own opportunities and carving your own path—regardless of your experience, reputation, or credentials—leads to both personal and professional success. Drawing both on his own personal experience—from trying out for a professional soccer team to a stint as a Mandarin interpreter and translator, to his eventual success as a keynote speaker delivering speeches across the globe—as well as a wealth of examples drawn from the worlds of sports and entertainment—from Steve Nash to Susan Boyle—Moore demonstrates the power of party crashing your way into the places, relationships, and positions of your dreams. "Party Crashers" reminds us that you don't always have to be invited if you have the work ethic and preparation to crash the demands of the party. Moore recognizes that a lack of invitation can be a test to overcome rather than an absolute rejection and leads us to live a life without regret. Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski, B.A.(PSYC), OLY Tokyo 2020 Olympic Champion 2024 CAN Fund Recipient "I’ve known Allan for almost 30 years, and this book is a perfect reflection of his journey—creating his own opportunities and breaking through barriers when others would have quit. It’s inspiring, practical, and packed with wisdom you can apply right away. If you’re ready to take control of your future, this book will show you how to make it happen." Dr. Jeff Bartlett BackFit Clinic “Allan has brilliantly painted what it means to be a party crasher — and the promise it holds to transform the way you approach work and life. His inspiring stories and practical strategies will ensure you stop waiting for the opportunity, get into bold action, and live a life without regret!” Carol Schulte, M.A. B.F.A. Keynote Speaker | Executive Coach Founder of The Brave Initiative Building Braver Leaders and Cultivating Braver Cultures. "The stories are fantastic! It's a great message and a fun read" Hugh Culver, M.B.A., Business Coach | Entrepreneur | Keynote Speaker Past President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers Association

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Applying his controversial theory of evolution to the origins of the human species, Charles Darwin's The Descent of Man was the culmination of his life's work. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction by James Moore and Adrian Desmond. In The Origin of Species, Charles Darwin refused to discuss human evolution, believing the subject too 'surrounded with prejudices'. He had been reworking his notes since the 1830s, but only with trepidation did he finally publish The Descent of Man in 1871. The book notoriously put apes in our family tree and made the races one family, diversified by 'sexual selection' - Darwin's provocative theory that female choice among competing males leads to diverging racial characteristics. Named by Sigmund Freud as 'one of the ten most significant books' ever written, Darwin's Descent of Man continues to shape the way we think about what it is that makes us uniquely human. In their introduction, James Moore and Adrian Desmond, acclaimed biographers of Charles Darwin, call for a radical re-assessment of the book, arguing that its core ideas on race were fired by Darwin's hatred of slavery. The text is the second and definitive edition and this volume also contains suggestions for further reading, a chronology and biographical sketches of prominent individuals mentioned. Charles Darwin (1809-82), a Victorian scientist and naturalist, has become one of the most famous figures of science to date. The advent of On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection in 1859 challenged and contradicted all contemporary biological and religious beliefs. If you enjoyed The Descent of Man, you might like Darwin's On the Origin of Species, also available in Penguin Classics.