Most Popular Books by Dave Hill

"A painfully funny series of autobiographical essays, centered around the relationship between comedian Dave Hill and his dad, in the wake of his mother''s death, as father and son redefine their relationship--and Dave, finally, becomes a man"--

One man''s search to answer the ultimate question in sports: Why is hockey so incredibly awesome? Dave Hill—author, actor, rock musician and stand-up comedian—is a truly outstanding American. For one thing, he''s part Canadian (an advantage he explored in his previous book Parking the Moose). For another, and maybe this has something to do with his Canadian heritage, he''s a totally obsessive fan of hockey. That makes him a minority within a minority: apparently only five percent of the US population admit to liking hockey more than any other sport. In his latest opus, Dave—who''s from Cleveland, which hasn''t had an NHL team since 1978—tackles this hockey conundrum with full force, drilling down into what makes hockey so damn important in so many parts of the world, despite the average American not recognizing the sport''s preeminent greatness. His search for the very soul of hockey has taken him across the globe, from Poland to LA to Kenya, and brought him into contact with many of the sport''s great and good. Humorous but heartfelt, Bill Bryson-like but hipper, this is arguably the greatest book ever written about hockey and definitely the one to be asking for at Christmas.

A hilarious book of essays from comedian, "This American Life" contributor, and rock god Hill. His collection of mind-blowing essays recollect real life experiences of a grown man with red-hot action, startling emotion, and borderline futuristic insights.

In ''Parking the Moose'', a quarter-Canadian from Cleveland explores his roots - and melts your face with joy. "Who would have guessed that the wisest and funniest book about Canada ever would be written by a comedian and badass guitar hero from Cleveland, Ohio?" - Malcolm Gladwell.

''No Slade = No Oasis. It''s as devastating and as simple as that'' Noel Gallagher With six consecutive number one singles and the smash hit ‘Merry Xmas Everybody’, Slade were unstoppable. Now, the man whose outlandish costumes and unmistakable hairstyle made Slade one of the definitive acts of the Glam Rock era tells his story. But there’s more to Dave’s life than rock ''n'' roll and good times. So Here It Is also covers the band’s painful break-up, Dave’s subsequent battle with depression, and his recovery from the stroke that threatened to cut short his performing career. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be a working-class lad from the Midlands suddenly confronted by unimaginable fame, So Here It Is is the definitive account, told with heart and humour and filled with never-before-seen photos.

This text covers the range of equality issues in school level education from the perspective and needs of educators, trainee teachers and students of education. It uses a blend of issues, concepts, facts and research to open up key issues and consider policy developments in the field.

Originally published in 1989. The practical application of multicultural education to the British elementary school classroom is discussed. The first part explores the historical development of multicultural education, considering sex and class inequality and local and national educational practices; and makes suggestions for improvement. Part two suggests practical ideas for explicit and hidden curricula. Seven themes for ethnically diverse topics are suggested and for each area, teacher aims and pupil objectives are defined and potential resources are listed. Five areas of aspects of social and personal development in a multicultural context are then explored. Includes a foreword by Lord Swann.

The Arctic,The Inuit and the Polar Bear,is a account of the most unexpected and incredible experience that I had ever had,living with three Inuits well within the Arctic circle.I became part of their extended family and for three weeks I worked,slept and ate with them,eating Inuit food,which is high in protein and fat and low in carbohydrates.I had to adapt to their diet,culture and to twenty four hours of daylight.this was very hard to do as there is no dawn or dusk to indicate the start and finish of each day. None of this was planned,it seemed like fate that I was destined to go,and celebrate my sixtieth birthday in a remote part of the world and if I had learned about it earlier in Life I would have jumped in with both feet at such an opportunity. I learned first hand of how they cope with a complete change in their lifestyle from being a nomadic race to learning to live in the twenty first century by white man''s rules.In days gone by they were completely self sufficient but now they have to buy products from the ''south'' such as clothes,snowmobiles and white man''s food which has not done them any favours and has introduced obesity among other illnesses.They now have to earn money to pay their way in our world,and in their environment it is very difficult to do. The hunt was very difficult and all of us were working over eighteen hours each day and only sleeping when we were exhausted.At first it was difficult to realise that the temperatures were down to minus forty as the sky was blue and the sunshine made it appear warm but if you removed your gloves you could get frostbite within minutes. After a two day journey on snowmobiles pulling our sledges from Arctic Bay to the hunting grounds,we made base camp and from then on we reverted to using the dog sleighs,this was truly unbelievable and was exciting to say the least,it was remarkable how these dogs performed,they did all that their master asked of them and even more.How the could work as hard as they did on the minimum of food astounded me,any other dog would have died. For the first time in my life I was living with true hunters,these guy do it not for sport but for pure necessity,they needed food to survive.They were true masters of their art.At the start of our hunting day we released the dogs from their chains and harnessed them to their sledge in readiness to start our daily routine,which often lasted eighteen hours before we returned to camp and tied the dogs to their chains,where they stayed until the next day. To be free in such a pristine and frozen wilderness and be as one with nature is something that I would love to repeat,it was a remarkable twenty one days,we started from Arctic Bay as three Induits with their client,after two days I was part of the team and returned as close friends,I was now part of their family and will remain so for ever,I can''t wait to go back in the summer and learn about how they survive and prepare for the winter to come.

Briefly tells in rhyme of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Schooling, Teacher Education and the Radical Right,in Britain and the U.S

For full description, see entry, Hill/Jones, Strategic Management: An Integrated Approach, 5/e.

Tells the story about Joel who gave his lunch away.

A collection of photos by Dave Hill. Shot in Barstow, CA - 2014

Continuing the themes of family and fatherhood, Man Alive explores what happens when children leave home and their parents want to redefine themselves. Derek Hawker is getting on a bit but he''s a good and successful chap. He has provided for his children, been faithful to his wife and as a visionary manager with the vast Bluelake retail mall he''s at the peak of his career. But surely there is more to life than his half-baked, bite-sized chunk? Meanwhile his wife has gone off travelling around the world for a year off being a mother, and their two late-teen children are rebelling against their parent''s values. Man Alive is a novel about teen wars, teenage angst and parents who refuse to grow old gracefully. It is warm, witty, insightful, humane and very funny.

Single Men. Who needs them? Dave Hill follows the lives of four vastly different personalities in Single Men, a witty and insightful novel perfect for fans of David Nicholls'' Us or Graeme Simsion''s The Rosie Project. This is the story of 24 year-old Marie who does domestic chores for three single men: 20-something Marlon, a currency trader, who is finding his love life and work life a strain, and is indulging in potentially self-destructive means to compensate; 30-something Daniel, an antiques and erotic art dealer, between boyfriends at the moment but the father of an 8 year-old daughter who lives with him; and 40-something Guy, a heart surgeon and divorced father of a teenage son, dynamic, charismatic, macho but ultimately juvenile, with a complex private life. The story revolves around the dynamics of Marie''s relationships with these very different men and asks the crucial questions - do men need women? Do women need men? What are the mysterious dynamics that draw and repel the sexes? The answers in Single Men are very surprising and entertaining indeed... What readers are saying about Dave Hill''s novels: ''Enjoyable, witty and well observed'' ''The quality and depth of the characters see this book through with flying colours'' ''Narrative drive, gritty realism and sheer laugh-out-loud wit''

collection of independent readers. The fiction books are beautifully illustrated and are guaranteed to appeal to even the most reluctant of readers. The non-fiction readers are equally as stunning and will captivate and excite children with fascinating fa.

A small child, a large family... The Adoption is a movingly warm novel of family life and the emotional minefield of parenthood. Perfect for fans of David Nicholls'' Us or Graeme Simsion''s The Rosie Project. ''A novelist of note'' - Daily Express Jane Ransome, mother of three children, is married to a man who adores her and she knows she has every reason to be happy. But she longs for another child. When nature fails her, Jane and her husband take the decision to adopt. Three-year-old Jody arrives at the household, nervous and withdrawn, but the family also find themselves exposed to a new world of uncertainty. How do you care for someone who has been abandoned by the people who should have loved her most? Or uncover love in the dark reaches of neglect? And is Jane in danger of forgetting her own family in her desire to repair this damaged child? What readers are saying about The Adoption: ''Honest, real and understandable'' ''The writing is empathetic, warm, but not slushy'' ''A fantastic tale of family life with a bit of humour thrown in - you can''t ask for more''

Ableton Live 4 Power! is the updated edition of the very positively reviewed Ableton Live 2 Power! (1592000886). Covering the latest version of Live, this book leads readers through all the features and functions of this dynamic software. Live''s audience is a growing and loyal group of enthusiasts who have embraced this unique and powerful product through its several revisions. These users spoke and Ableton listened. The latest version of Live offers a mix of features that will excite and extend its userbase. Going well beyond the manual, Ableton Live 4 Power! provides complete how-to information and extra tips, tricks, and user profiles that will be of great benefit to eager users of Live. This book takes readers to the expert-user level with Ableton Live, and it''s the only book that will do so. Written by the director of Ableton''s PR and Artist Relations Manager, Dave Hill Jr., and M-Audio (U.S. distributor of Live) Technical Marketer, Chad Carrier, this book offers incomparable expertise as both authors know the ins and outs of this software and have been using Live since its inception.

by Richard Jones of Sinclair Community College and John W. Hill of University of Wisconsin--River Falls. This book assists students through the text material and contains learning objectives, chapter outlines, key terms, and additional problems along with self--tests and answers.

Profiles the pop superstar whose career has been marked by prolific creativity and unabashed sexuality, discussing his professional successes and his closely guarded personal life

This is a controversial book about John Barnes, one of the most talented footballers in Britain. Dave Hill''s previous books are Prince: A Pop Life and Designer Boys and Material Girls.

The objective of this book is to describe approximately 90 major international insects and other pests that infest stored agricultural products. After a short introductory section that considers post-harvest crop losses, the types of damage done by pests, the nature of storage structures, pest types and their general systematics and biology, each pest is considered within the same framework for ease of reference and comparison. Distribution, biology, type of damage and control are all considered and an original line drawing of each pest is provided. Emphasis is laid on the simplest, cheapest and most effective methods of integrated pest control. The book is mainly concerned with insect pests, but it also discusses arachnids (spiders and mites), birds, mammals and fungi. Appendices list the pesticides used in stored products control and list the plants with natural anti-pest immunity. It may be useful for anyone concerned with minimising pest-related crop losses.

The most popular children''s Bible story series in the world Generations of Christian children have learned the Bible through the lively poems and colorful illustrations of Arch Books. Parents trust these colorful books to teach their children Bible stories from Genesis through Acts in a fun, memorable way.The Arch Books series of 100 titles is conveniently divided into 8 sections that include related stories for an organized journey through the Bible.