Books with author James David Mccoy

In this short work of fiction, Rocky McCoy finds himself in a military school during the Vietnam years. As a senior, the tradition is to keep daily journal in his English class. In addition to the Thoreau-like tradition of examining his life, Rocky has a less than congenial relation with one of his instructors, a mystifying romance, and a sad discovery about a fellow student. David “Rocky” McCoy was a cadet at Carson Long Institute for five years. Upon graduation, he earned his history teaching degree from Ashland University and his graduate degree from Kent State University. After teaching thirty-two years, David retired to write short books on a wide variety of topics.

During the summer of 2002, I began the research that resulted in the writing of this book. Keeping a promise I had made to myself in early childhood, I set out that summer to discover my past life identity. I strongly suspected that I lived an earlier life prior to my birth. At a very young age, I remembered having had a family in a previous life. I promised myself at the time, as an adult I would seek them out, in order to let them know that although I had died, I was alive once again. By the end of the summer, I had not had any success, and had given up hope of ever knowing for sure if I had a previous life. However, in October of 2002, I had an unexpected breakthrough. From an unlikely source, I discovered my identity in a past life that had occurred in the United States during the mid-19th century, including the period of the American Civil War. This was just the beginning of a series of discoveries, which would culminate with the identification of my most recent past life as General George S. Patton Jr.Although many books have been written on General Patton's military exploits and most mention his belief in reincarnation, which was even depicted in the movie Patton, none has focused primarily on this aspect of his life. General Patton was a firm believer in reincarnation. Not only did he believe that he had lived many lifetimes in earlier periods of history, but he also believed he would reincarnate once again after his death. This book not only identifies and explores six of General Patton's past lives, and attempts to show how they were interconnected, it confirms that he was correct in his belief that he would return to walk the earth once again.The most exciting aspect of my past life research is the implication for humanity. Death is no longer something to fear or dread, for it no longer implies a permanent end or separation. It should be viewed as a natural transition, the return home, and the gateway to a new life where we will be reunited with our family and friends. It is my hope that this book will provide reassurance to anyone, who contemplates his or her own mortality, as well as comfort to the person grieving the death of a loved one.

Topics covered: the roots of jazz; why jazz developed in New Orleans; musical influences on the development of jazz; the spread of jazz; sweet jazz; the Harlem Renaissance; the great migration; two schools of thought and three phases of the Harlem Renaissance; the “six midwives" of the Harlem Renaissance; patrons; legacy of the Harlem Renaissance; and 20 classic novels of the Harlem Renaissance.

During the summer of 2002, I began the research that resulted in the writing of this book. Keeping a promise I had made to myself in early childhood, I set out that summer to discover my past life identity. I strongly suspected that I lived an earlier life prior to my birth. At a very young age, I remembered having had a family in a previous life. I promised myself at the time, as an adult I would seek them out, in order to let them know that although I had died, I was alive once again. By the end of the summer, I had not had any success, and had given up hope of ever knowing for sure if I had a previous life. However, in October of 2002, I had an unexpected breakthrough. From an unlikely source, I discovered my identity in a past life that had occurred in the United States during the mid-19th century, including the period of the American Civil War. This was just the beginning of a series of discoveries, which would culminate with the identification of my most recent past life as General George S. Patton Jr.Although many books have been written on General Patton's military exploits and most mention his belief in reincarnation, which was even depicted in the movie Patton, none has focused primarily on this aspect of his life. General Patton was a firm believer in reincarnation. Not only did he believe that he had lived many lifetimes in earlier periods of history, but he also believed he would reincarnate once again after his death. This book not only identifies and explores six of General Patton's past lives, and attempts to show how they were interconnected, it confirms that he was correct in his belief that he would return to walk the earth once again.The most exciting aspect of my past life research is the implication for humanity. Death is no longer something to fear or dread, for it no longer implies a permanent end or separation. It should be viewed as a natural transition, the return home, and the gateway to a new life where we will be reunited with our family and friends. It is my hope that this book will provide reassurance to anyone, who contemplates his or her own mortality, as well as comfort to the person grieving the death of a loved one.

One night long ago, a constellation disappeared and fell from the sky in the form of a boy...Secrets are being kept in the sleepy town of Lakewood Hollow, Colorado. Nothing but pools of blood and dripping words are left where bodies once were, and no one but Calum Wade seems to be worried. Life unfolds in shades of red for Calum, until a mysterious girl named Kate Black enrolls at his school and everything changes. Suddenly a dangerous world of dream demons, elemental enchanters, and blood witches unfurls before Calum. He learns that the stars have forever held his destiny, and that the constellations above are much more than what they seem. As Kate and Calum sink deep into a paranormal war, they realize that an ancient prophecy might hold the answers they seek. But life is not so easy for Calum, and he can feel his heart beat faster whenever Kate is close. Worse, Kate's blood holds a dark secret even more dangerous than the war between the demons and enchanters. Soon the two find that there are worse things than loving someone you shouldn't. For Calum and Kate, even love and the fiery power of stars may not be enough to break a curse as dark as the blood that binds their destiny. A romantic story of true love and dark curses, Light of the Moon will leave you breathless.

Between the Stars and Sky is a vivid contemporary novel from Young Adult author David James. In the small, lakeside town of Huntington, the Firelight Festival marks the end of summer. A time to laugh, to live, to love. And for Jackson Grant, it is a chance to begin again. But there is a darker side to the Firelight Festival, a deadly tradition known as the Firelight Fall. A secret game. A legendary lie. A test of bravery. Those who fall risk everything, and Jackson is on the edge. Until he meets a girl who pushes him over. For Jackson, falling for Sarah Blake might be as dangerous as jumping in the Firelight Fall. As summer burns away, Jackson and Sarah ignite an unstoppable love game. For her, his heart is on fire. And soon, Sarah shows him life, saves him from loss, and opens his heart to an infinite and wild love found between the stars and sky.Lyrical and deeply romantic, Between the Stars and Sky is a poetic and heart-stopping read for fans of Lauren Oliver, Gayle Forman, and E. Lockhart.

This story, at its heart, is about a single event: Dolley Madison saving the Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington from certain destruction by the British. But as happens so often in history, one salient event clouds our view of the past. In this short publication you will learn how Dolley, once a pious Quaker widow, set the standard by which First Ladies would be held to for more than a century; how Gilbert Stuart who, due to a lack of technical skill, developed a style of portrait painting that would reach high art; and how Stuart captured the essence of George Washington and the spirit of representative democracy in his Lansdowne painting.Age range: 9th grade and above. Royalties are donated to nonprofit organizations.

This stunning and lyrical introduction to the Legend of the Dreamer series is a perfect novella for fans of Lauren Oliver's Delirium Stories.Before Kate met Calum in Light of the Moon, Magda met Samuel.Magda cannot stop her heart from running rampant with the beating drum of love. Whenever her eyes find Samuel, she can feel the pull of strings so vividly alive against her heart. But for Magda, love goes against fate; her destiny as a witch forbids her to need anything but the dark binds of magic. Soon, the witch's curse begins to call to Magda. To deny her love for Samuel would be unthinkable, but to defy her destiny would be impossible. Before the curse can consume her, Magda must decide between Samuel and destiny, and her heart may beat too savagely for anyone to stop. The Witch's Curse can be read before or after Light of the Moon. Find The Witch's Curse and exclusive extra stories in Shades of the Stars, the epic anthology from David James available now in paperback.

This pulse-pounding and lyrical introduction to the Legend of the Dreamer series is a perfect novella for fans of Lauren Oliver's Delirium Stories. In the magical world of the Order, Warriors fight for justice, freedom, and peace. They live by the Code. They die by the Code. Becoming a Warrior is an honor given to few, and twelve-year-olds Zackery Solts and Kate Black will do anything to have a place among the elite. Zack and Kate must compete against eighteen others and pass three deadly tests of courage and skill. Above all, they must be strong because while the dangers of the tests are unknown, one thing is clear: not everyone will survive. The Warrior's Code can be read before or after Light of the Moon. Find The Warrior's Code and exclusive extra stories in Shades of the Stars, the epic anthology from David James available now in paperback.

Topics covered: the roots of jazz; why jazz developed in New Orleans; musical influences on the development of jazz; the spread of jazz; sweet jazz; the Harlem Renaissance; the great migration; two schools of thought and three phases of the Harlem Renaissance; the “six midwives" of the Harlem Renaissance; patrons; legacy of the Harlem Renaissance; and 20 classic novels of the Harlem Renaissance.