David Jackson Books

Tibetan Thangka Painting is the only detailed description of the techniques and principles of the sacred art of Tibetan scroll painting. It is the distillation of research carried out over a period of ten years, collected during five journeys to Nepal and India, and compiled from some twenty traditional painters. This book presents, step-by-step, the techniques used to make a thangka from the preparation of the canvas to the final application of the sacred syllables behind each completed figure. Separate chapters introduce the reader to the basic principles of composition, color, and figure proportions. Included are descriptions of the pigments and how they are mixed and applied. A wealth of drawings and photographs illustrates each step and the many line drawings of symbols and motifs drawn by Robert Beer will greatly aid artists and serve as unique resource for designers. Robert Beer has also contributed a section which includes valuable guidelines for those who wish to paint thangkas using modern techniques and commercially available materials.

Newcastle United Minute by Minute takes you on a fantastic journey through the Magpies' matchday history. Relive all the breathtaking goals, heroic penalty saves, sending offs and other memorable moments. From Shearer to Milburn, Ginola and many more, all the club legends are here. This is a book every Newcastle fan should own.

THEY ALL BELIEVE HIMBUT SHE KNOWS HE'S LYINGIzzy is cursed. She has highly developed empathic abilities that mean she can read the emotions of those close to her. And she can always tell when they are lying. As a child she sparked her parents' divorce by revealing her father's infidelity. As an adult she has cut herself off from almost everyone except her partner, the only person she knows who has nothing to hide.But no matter how she tries, Izzy's abilities cannot be controlled. Young girls are going missing, and the police have no suspects. But when Izzy sees her old school caretaker being interviewed, she knows his story about seeing the latest victim being bundled into a car isn't true. But why would Kenneth Plumley lie? And when the police won't take her seriously, Izzy risks everything to discover the truth herself...

The new standalone thriller from the bestselling author of Cry Baby and The Resident

Thomas Brogan is a serial killer. With a trail of bodies in his wake and the police hot on his heels, it seems like Thomas has nowhere left to hide. That is until he breaks into an abandoned house at the end of a terrace on a quiet street. And when he climbs up into the loft, he realises that he can drop down into all the other houses through the shared attic space. That's when the real fun begins. Because the one thing that Thomas enjoys even more than killing is playing games with his victims - the lonely old woman, the bickering couple, the tempting young newlyweds. And his new neighbours have more than enough dark secrets to make this game his best one yet...

Daniel is looking forward to his birthday. He wants pie and chips, a big chocolate cake, and a comic book starring his favourite superhero. And as long as he follows The Rule, nothing bad will happen. But Daniel has no idea that he's about to kill a stranger. Daniel's parents know that their beloved and vulnerable son will be taken away. But Daniel didn't mean to hurt anyone, he just doesn't know his own strength. They dispose of the body. Isn't that what any loving parent would do? But as forces on both sides of the law begin to close in on them, they realise they have no option but to finish what they started. Even if it means that others will have to die...

How long could you last, cut off from your colleagues, your friends, your family, because if you go near them they'll die? NYPD detective Callum doyle is about to find out. It's a bad enough day for NYPD detective Callum Doyle when his cop partner is murdered. It's about to get a hell of a lot worse. When the dead man's replacement is also brutally killed, suspicion falls on Doyle himself. Then he receives an anonymous message. This is just the beginning, it says. Anyone he gets close to will die--and that includes Doyle's own family. The only way to keep them alive is to stay away. For good. Doyle is desperate to find out who is responsible, but when his every move puts others in danger he is forced to back off. With the investigation getting nowhere and his isolation deepening, Doyle has to ask himself an uncomfortable question: just how low is he prepared to sink in order to get his life back?

David Jackson's journey exemplifies the power of hard work, persistence, and self-belief in overcoming obstacles to achieve dreams. His story serves as a testament to perseverance and determination, illustrating how dedication can lead to success against all odds.

The narrative explores the complex relationship between Brent and Cole, two gay men in Washington, D.C., during the fall of 1997. Their twelve-year bond is tested by societal issues, including the lingering effects of the HIV/AIDS crisis and rampant homophobia. As they confront these challenges, the story delves into themes of love, resilience, and the struggle for acceptance in a tumultuous environment.

Exploring the perspectives of five family members across two centuries, the narrative unfolds through 20-year intervals from 2000 to 2100. Each member reflects on 26 topics initially outlined by their Great, Great Grandfather. As the story progresses, the final family member prepares for a journey to a distant planet, aiming to establish a new colony. This unique format weaves together personal insights and generational wisdom against the backdrop of interstellar exploration and the quest for a new home.