David Cooke Books

Highly illustrated history of warfare in Yorkshire from Roman times to the seventeenth century.

The book explores the promise made by Jesus regarding the establishment and resilience of His church against adversities. It delves into themes of faith, community, and the enduring strength of belief in the face of challenges. Through biblical insights and reflections, it emphasizes the importance of unity and perseverance among believers, highlighting the transformative power of faith in building a robust spiritual community.

In the title poem to Sicilian Elephants, his most wide-ranging and ambitious collection to date, David Cooke imagines the short-lived paradise achieved by those miniature elephants whose bones have been found on the island. In poems gathered here he explores notions of home and the way humans aspire to define their space and achieve a life of ease.