Best Selling Books by James McDonald

Did a medieval Abbot really lead troops into war? And did he really command them to kill the population of an entire city - men, women and children; the old, crippled and infirm; even babies? This question has tantalised historians for centuries, and credible arguments have been advanced both for and against. In this work, James McDonald, sumarises these arguments and develops a number of new arguments of his own, which decisively tip the balance away from view that has predominated for over a century. This is the first ever comprehensive assessment of the arguments, astonishing in their breadth and depth. It is a true tour de force, that will revolutionise your ideas of medieval Europe.

In 2006, I was told by a spirit guide that I would write a book. Yes, I see spirits. “That sounds good but what story had I to tell? Tell the story of how you came from the slums of Glasgow, pushed away your gifts of ‘sixth sense’ and rediscovered them as an adult.” Okay, from the slums of Glasgow to discovering that you’re a psychic in your late forties sounds good but the part in between might sound uninteresting. “Think about it,” I was told, “You will soon be given the opportunity to write.” My life was to follow two paths; communicating with spirit and learning to replace fear with love. My guidance came from two sources; spirit and dreams. My childhood had been a ‘lie’ and I came to realise that much of my adult life was a ‘lie’ also. I wasn’t quite the person that I thought I was. During my childhood I had been abused by my father, a person I was supposed to trust. When anything horrific happened to me I would pretend that it never happened. Unfortunately, I continued with this habit as an adult and would have difficulty facing up to anything. I had two options: run, as I had been doing, or face the truth about myself. I opted for the latter. Today I do not acknowledge negativity. I learn from every experience and think positively. It does help somewhat when the guidance that I receive is ‘out of this world!’

When the weather turns warm during spring and summer, that''s when the fuzzy bees come out of hiding. Learn about the amazing life of a honey bee and discover just how important these tiny creatures are to the many varieties of food people count on.

Managing the Development of Software-Intensive Systems provides both an introduction to project management for beginner software and hardware developers as well as unique advanced materials for experienced users. This beneficial resource presents realistic case studies for planning and managing verification and validation for large software projects, complex software, and hardware systems, as well as inspection results and testing metrics to monitor project status. Industrial practitioners and students will learn ways to improve how they manage and develop their project management applications and techniques to establish large software applications and systems.

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Amidst the turbulence and gaiety existing in American society during the last decade of the 20th century, the paths of two young men and a young woman merge. Each is inexorably drawn to a midnight rendezvous on a lonely road in northern Kentucky, and ghastly and fatal consequences result.

James McDonald has put his experiences over 60 years in the oil busines into his book Gettyrama. While an officer of Tidewater Associated Oil Co (Flying A). he worked closely with George Getty, son of J.Paul Getty, and indirectly with J.Paul himself. In the first part of the book, he recites a number of "tales" about the Gettys which were not generally known outside of a few in the company. In the second part of the book, McDonald has included a number of articles which were published in Pacific Oil World over a period of years when he was an editor of the publication. He had a vast experience in the industry over 60 years and is cosidered an expert in the industry both domestically and worldwide.

"A musical that takes a satirical poke at Agatha Christie mysteries and musical styles of the English music hall of the ’30s. Ten people are stranded in an isolated English country house during a raging thunderstorm. One by one they’re picked off by cleverly fiendish devices. As the bodies pile up in the library, the survivors frantically race to uncover the identity and motivation of the cunning culprit."--Publisher.

LIVERPOOL 1923 A series of murders took place that rocked the nation. Someone was killing the remaining members of the Liverpool Pals Battalion who had survived the carnage of the Great War. Who was committing these crimes and why?.....

Triceratops is the tough plant-eating dinosaur that kids love. In this dinosaur book for kids ages 3-8, children will learn about prehistoric life of the armored dinosaur that used to stand strong against giant predators like Tyrannosaurus rex and clever hunters like velociraptor. Triceratops were well equipped to battle the largest of foes and were one of the last dinosaurs to live on Earth. Large colorful images with interesting dinosaur and Earth science facts presented in a simple and easy to follow format, created for preschool through second grade learners.Kids who are fascinated with the prehistoric giants of the animal kingdom will love to learn the life and times of Triceratops.

The Sun warms our days and brings light to the dark. Let''s find out about the Sun, and why it''s so important to life on Earth.There are many stars in the night sky, but only one that we''ve found so far that supports a planet filled with life, that''s our star, the Sun! I Am the Sun introduces kids to the basic concepts of Space and Earth science while also teaching how important the Sun is to our very existence here on Earth. From the air we breathe to the everchanging weather, the Sun is a source of life for all of us.Young children will learn about basic concepts of astronomy, how the sun got its start in space, and how it''s the glue that holds the solar system together. I Am the Sun is a great beginning science book for kids. Images are big and bright for kids ages 3-8. The concepts are basic and geared for preschool through second grade learners.

I Am Earth introduces kids to the basic concepts of earth science while also encouraging the importance of taking care of our special planet through environmental awareness and sustainability. Keeping Earth a happy healthy place to live is important for everyone big and small. In this Earth science book for beginners, kids learn what makes our planet so uniquely special and how people can work together to keep it a healthy home.

The most famous event of the thirteenth century war against the Cathars of the Languedoc is an alleged command given by an Abbot "Kill them all! God will know His own". Almost everyone has heard of it, even if the context is a little hazy. For well over six hundred years the claim - made by a sympathetic contemporary clerical writer - was accepted as fact. But historians over the last hundred years have been more sceptical, often describing the story of the command as "apocryphal". Almost no original work on the question has been carried out by modern historians in the English-speaking world, and only a little by Francophone historians. This monograph aims to provide a thoroughgoing reassessment of the question. It presents a mass of new evidence, exposes previously unrecognised significance in existing evidence, and frames new arguments that will undoubtedly shift received opinion among historians.

Alnwick Castle is at the heart of Northumberland, England''s most northerly county, a land filled with ancient market towns, golden beaches, moorland, and the remains of Hadrian''s Wall. This imposing medieval castle sits by the River Aln on the edge of Alnwick town overlooking a landscape by Capability Brown. The home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, Alnwick Castle has belonged to the Percy family for over seven centuries. One of the largest inhabited castles in Britain, it is also visited by hundreds of thousands of people every summer. Some visitors are intrigued by the staterooms, some because the castle was used as ''Hogwarts'' in the first two Harry Potter movies: very few until now have seen the private rooms. With unique access to both the castle and the Percy family archives, and the full cooperation of the Duke and Duchess, their staff, builders and interior designers, James Mcdonald takes the reader on a tour of twenty-first century castle living. He goes behind the scenes to talk to those who help make the castle function as a home for a modern family, and he visits both the extraordinary garden and the surrounding Hulne park. While describing the changes each generation of Dukes and Duchesses has bought, above all this is the story of Jane Northumberland, who since becoming Duchess in 1995 has remade the private side and has renovated the state rooms, blending English country house style with the existing Italianate grandeur. Illustrated with archive pictures and some 300 new photographs of both public and private rooms, this sumptuous book is a revealing portrait of one of the world''s great castles, its magnificent recent restoration, and the people who live and work here.

"In a trawl through the entire sweep of sub-Saharan history, the authors have written an accessible introduction for students and general readers. The opening chapter on geography and climate frames the discussion, demonstrating how the environment has shaped the societies and cultures of those living in the region. Thereafter they describe the rise of states and empires in the classical period, the slave trade within Africa and beyond to the Americas, and the European conquest. The concluding section focuses on Africa in the twentieth century as it gains independence and searches for a new identity beyond colonialism. While the authors mull over the debates which have shaped the study of African history, at the centre of this story are the tragedies, triumphs and the resilience of the African people. The book is illustrated with photographs, maps, and sidebars which feature the salient points on either side of the debates."--Publisher''s description, from p. [4] of cover.