James Smith Books

The collection features new poems alongside selections from Jim Smith's work spanning nearly two decades, intertwining personal narratives with political commentary. Notable figures, both historical and personal, populate his verses, reflecting on themes of war, loss, and humanity. Smith's unique voice remains vital, addressing the evolving landscape of conflict from Vietnam to Iraq, while emphasizing the importance of remembering those who have shaped our lives. His poetry challenges readers to confront the intersection of the personal and the political with poignant insight.

Frog detective Alphonse Le Flic is handed an old map by the down-at-heel Duke de Buffo Buffo, and heads off across the Channel, disguised as an onion seller, in search of lost treasure.

As a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, this book preserves the original's cultural significance despite potential imperfections like marks and notations. It aims to protect and promote literature by providing an affordable, high-quality edition that remains true to the source material.

Words are powerful - especially the ones we use about, and hear from, God.

Suitable for sharing with friends and family and best enjoyed when read very loudly at 5am on Christmas morning, this book offers a festive feast of puns, one-liners, cartoons and funny tales, all with a Barry Loser twist.

When Melvin moves from the city to Donut (a perfectly round island with a hole in the middle), he thinks it's the most rubbish place ever.Then he meets Rhubarb. Rhubarb is OBSESSED with mysteries

The final title in the GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL series, centred on eleven key truths about ourselves

Are you ready to change your life? Are you sick of always wearing black and getting undressed in the dark? Are you fixated with a number on the scales? Are you afraid to step into the gym and commit to a routine? Is your confidence at an all-time low? Is all of this having a negative impact on your life, relationships and happiness? James Smith is armed with every tool you'll ever need to achieve incredible results - from dieting, training and staying in shape to identifying the fads, cons and nonsense that get in the way of genuine lasting progress. Learn to reset your current mindset and attitude towards your diet and training, with chapters covering: * Fat loss versus muscle gain * Metabolism and 'body types' * Protein targets and calorie tracking * Common fitness fallacies * Female fat loss * Supplements * Training versus exercising * The importance of sleep * Forming habits This book will put you back in control. It is not a fad diet or a short-term training plan. It will empower you to adopt better habits that will allow you to take charge of your life.

Barry gets a new brother and has a mystery to solve in this sixth book in the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning series There's a new Loser in town, and Barry's not happy about it. The only thing that's keeping him going is a superkeel new drink from Feeko's Supermarket. But then disaster strikes, and Barry has to turn detective to solve the mystery of the century: the case of the crumpled carton

Malls, stadiums, and universities are actually liturgical structures that influence and shape our thoughts and affections. Humans–as Augustine noted–are "desiring agents," full of longings and passions; in brief, we are what we love.James K. A. Smith focuses on the themes of liturgy and desire in "Desiring the Kingdom," the first book in what will be a three-volume set on the theology of culture. He redirects our yearnings to focus on the greatest good: God. Ultimately, Smith seeks to re-vision education through the process and practice of worship. Students of philosophy, theology, worldview, and culture will welcome "Desiring the Kingdom," as will those involved in ministry and other interested readers.