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  • How To Officiate A Non-Denominational Wedding Ceremony: Revised and Expanded!

    JP Reynolds

    Paperback (Independently published, May 11, 2017)
    To officiate a wedding ceremony for a couple you know and love is one of life’s great honors and delights.When your couple invited you to conduct their ceremony, you felt flattered and excited. Then, a little later, chances are you began to wonder – what did I get myself into? How do I conduct a wedding ceremony? HOW TO OFFICIATE A NON-DENOMINATIONAL WEDDING CEREMONY guides you through every step of the process for writing and delivering a personalized ceremony that is traditional enough in structure to make guests comfortable, yet contemporary in word and substance. Topics include:•How to personalize the various moments in a ceremony •How to involve guests and the wedding party•How to incorporate cultural traditions•How to introduce and segue various segments•How to organize for flow and energy •How to speak with confidence Bonus Sections include information on: •Vows•Rings•Unity Rituals•Blessings•“Non-blessings” • Readings and inspiration•Essential prep and day-of checklistsThis Revised Edition includes: NEW Bonus Sections!New Bonus #1: Interviews with first-time officiants who share their perspectives on the experience. New Bonus #2: A “before and after” ceremony script from a first time officiant I coached. New Bonus #3: Tips on how to personalize a ceremony incorporating Family + FriendsNew Bonus #5: 20 Things you need to keep in mind as you prep for your ceremonyNew Bonus #6: How to answer “The” question couples most often askYour couple invited you to officiate their ceremony because they want something that is uniquely theirs and not clichéd drivel from some unknown officiant. The ceremony is your gift to the couple and in this book I going show you how to give them a gift that will be a touchstone for their life together!
  • How To Officiate A Non-Denominational Wedding Ceremony: Revised and Expanded!

    JP Reynolds

    eBook
    To officiate a wedding ceremony for a couple you know and love is one of life’s great honors and delights.When your couple invited you to conduct their ceremony, you felt flattered and excited. Then, a little later, chances are you began to wonder – what did I get myself into? How do I conduct a wedding ceremony? HOW TO OFFICIATE A NON-DENOMINATIONAL WEDDING CEREMONY guides you through every step of the process for writing and delivering a personalized ceremony that is traditional enough in structure to make guests comfortable, yet contemporary in word and substance. Topics include:•How to personalize the various moments in a ceremony •How to involve guests and the wedding party•How to incorporate cultural traditions•How to introduce and segue various segments•How to organize for flow and energy •How to speak with confidence Bonus Sections include information on: •Vows•Rings•Unity Rituals•Blessings•“Non-blessings” • Readings and inspiration•Essential prep and day-of checklistsThis Revised Edition includes: 7 NEW Bonus Sections!New Bonus #1: Interviews with first-time officiants who share their perspectives on the experience. New Bonus #2: A “before and after” ceremony script from a first time officiant I coached. New Bonus #3: I link you to a video of a wedding ceremony that incorporates the techniques I outline in this book!New Bonus #4: Tips on how to personalize a ceremony incorporating Family + FriendsNew Bonus #5: 20 Things you need to keep in mind as you prep for your ceremonyNew Bonus #6: How to answer “The” question couples most often askNew Bonus #7: Weekly Podcast on All Things Wedding CeremonyYour couple invited you to officiate their ceremony because they want something that is uniquely theirs and not clichéd drivel from some unknown officiant. The ceremony is your gift to the couple and in this book I going show you how to give them a gift that will be a touchstone for their life together!
  • Cambridge Checkpoint English Workbook 1

    John Reynolds

    Paperback (Hodder Education, Jan. 25, 2013)
    This Workbook supports our bestselling Checkpoint English series, with exercises specifically matched to the Cambridge Progression tests and the Checkpoint English tests.- Offers plenty of additional questions for use in class or as homework- Includes clearly identified questions on grammar and punctuation, comprehension, use of language and essay planning- Follows the structure of the relevant textbook to ensure a thorough understanding of all aspects of the course- Provides a space for Students to write their answersThis Workbook is matched to the Cambridge Secondary 1 Curriculum Framework for English and follows the structure of our Checkpoint English 1 Student's Book exactly. This text has not been through the Cambridge endorsement process.
  • Robyn Hood: Outlaw Princess

    John Reynolds

    eBook (Starblaze Publications, Sept. 22, 2016)
    * A modern take on a classic story* Robyn is transported back in time to Sherwood Forest* Based on a full-length musical of the same nameRobyn Howard is a teenage schoolgirl. She lives with her father and her workaholic mother who always seems too busy for her. Robyn dreams of making a difference and wonders why there are so few famous women in history.After her mother lets her down yet again, she finds herself having a really bad day at school, including quarelling with William, her boyfriend. There is a sudden violent lightning storm and Robyn is transported to a forest, dressed in medieval clothing and surrounded by young women who address her as Robyn Hood. She quickly realises that they regard her as the leader of their band — and that she’s in Sherwood Forest, about to launch a raid on King John and the Sheriff of Nottingham.Robyn Hood: Outlaw Princess is based on a full-length musical of the same name for which the author wrote the storyline, dialogue and lyrics (music by Gary Daverne). The show has been widely performed in New Zealand, the UK and the USA.About the AuthorJohn Reynolds is a New Zealand writer, educator and filmmaker. He has written three books and four full-length musicals, and has lectured extensively on education and media. His doctoral thesis was on the life of veteran New Zealand filmmaker John O’Shea. John Reynolds lives in Auckland.
  • Cambridge Checkpoint English Student's Book 3

    John Reynolds

    Paperback (Hodder Education, Nov. 25, 2011)
    This Student's Book, for Cambridge Secondary 1 English, is fully matched to the Curriculum Framework, Cambridge Checkpoint Tests and the Cambridge Progression Tests.Renowned for its clarity and accessible approach, it has been written to provide guidance to students from around the world, with extracts taken from a wide variety of texts, cultures and historical periods. It also includes essential support for your students with speaking and listening activities and a 'Key skills' section in each chapter.
  • Shadespire: The Mirrored City

    Josh Reynolds

    eBook (Black Library, Sept. 15, 2018)
    Shadespire. Throughout the Realm of Death, the name is but a tremble upon the lips of fools who utter it. Once a glittering metropolis, its soaring towers and palaces of glass pierced the funereal skies of the underworld, a bold testament to mortal enterprise. Now all that remains of the city is its withered husk, and those who speak of it do so at their peril. For it is a place of damnation; a shadow in the desert that echoes with the howl of wretched souls.Doomed to wander this endless purgatory are the citizens of Shadespire, a punishment for their crime against the God of Death himself. Such was the severity of their offence that Nagash’s curse was one of cruel and twisted artistry and all that was once glorified about the city has become a perverse reflection of itself. In streets swathed in fog lurk every horror of death’s creation, and a darkness has settled within every heart.But there are still those who will brave its ruins. Ex-Freeguild soldier, Seguin Reynar, ventures forth in search of his fortune and he is not alone. Whilst Sigmar’s heroes seek to unsnarl this labyrinthine nightmare, hordes of Chaos revel in its madness. But whether compelled by duty or the lure of ancient treasure, the same fate is promised to all. This is a hell of madmen and monsters, and for those who dare enter, there is no turning back.Read it BecauseIt's a whole novel exploring the treacherous streets and mysterious curse of the City of Mirrors – and it's by Josh Reynolds, so you know it's going to be packed with fascinating characters and awesome battles.
  • Robyn Hood Outlaw Princess

    John Reynolds

    eBook (Starblaze Publications, Feb. 15, 2020)
    Robyn Howard, a senior high school student, clashes with Mr Smallfield, her school principal over the role of women in history. Upset, she quarrels with her boyfriend and her mother (who had promised to take her to an archery tournament). A violent thunderstorm results in her being knocked unconscious, and she wakes up to find herself in medieval Sherwood Forest.A group of young women, armed with bows, arrows and swords greet her as "Robyn Hood". Initially confused she eventually becomes their leader in their battle against the forces of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham (who bears a strong resemblance to Mr Smallfield). After a series of confrontations and adventures, Robyn is captured by the Sheriff's men and put on trial in the Nottingham marketplace. The townspeople, although initially supportive of her, are intimidated by the Sheriff's soldiers and Robyn is condemned to be hanged for treason. Escape seems impossible.
  • Cambridge Checkpoint English Student's Book 1

    John Reynolds

    Paperback (Hodder Education, May 27, 2011)
    This Student's Book, for Cambridge Secondary 1 English, is fully matched to the Curriculum Framework, Cambridge Checkpoint Tests and the Cambridge Progression Tests.Renowned for its clarity and accessible approach, it has been written to provide guidance to students from around the world, with extracts taken from a wide variety of texts, cultures and historical periods. It also includes essential support for your students with speaking and listening activities and a 'Key skills' section in each chapter.
  • All About Bigfoot!

    John L. Reynolds, Kate Reynolds

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Dec. 13, 2017)
    A curious eight-year-old listens to the tales his father told him of Bigfoot. In turn, he excitedly begins his own research. Come share the journey through his own words.
  • Robyn Hood Outlaw Princess

    John Reynolds

    eBook (BookBaby, April 13, 2017)
    This exciting YA novel, tells the story of Robyn Howard, a rebellious schoolgirl who is concerned that women play a very small part in world history. Although her father has sympathy with her views, her mother is work-obsessed and has little time for her daughter. After a confrontation with the school principal Robyn is sent to detention with instructions to write an essay on three famous men in history. Suddenly a violent storm breaks and a bolt of lightning knocks her to the floor. She awakens in Nottingham's Sherwood Forest where she meets a group of women who regard her as their leader, Robyn Hood. She quickly adapts to her new role, leading her female outlaw band in constant battles against the Sheriff's soldiers. Her band rescues a young princess who turns out to be Robyn's long lost sister and is welcomed into the band. Robyn improves her fighting skills and shares a romance with a young squire but she is eventually captured by the Sheriff's soldiers. The triumphant Sheriff orders a public trial in the Nottingham marketplace where he is the sole judge. Robyn responds bravely to his accusations, while at the same time noting that he looks strangely familiar. In spite of her spirited defence Robyn is condemned to death. Escape seems impossible. But there is a twist in the fantasy tale! In 2018 the novel received a Silver Quality Mark Award from BooksGoSocial, with the comment, "This is an engaging story".
  • Shadespire: The Mirrored City: The Mirrored City

    Josh Reynolds

    Paperback (Games Workshop, March 19, 2019)
    Amidst the ruins of the once-great Mirrored City, cursed by Nagash himself, ex-freeguild soldier Seguin Rayner and his allies seek secrets – but even if they retrieve them, can they ever escape Shadespire?It's a whole novel exploring the treacherous streets and mysterious curse of the City of Mirrors – and it's by Josh Reynolds, so you know it's going to be packed with fascinating characters and awesome battles.Shadespire. Throughout the Realm of Death, the name is but a tremble upon the lips of fools who utter it. Once a glittering metropolis, its soaring towers and palaces of glass pierced the funereal skies of the underworld, a bold testament to mortal enterprise. Now all that remains of the city is its withered husk, and those who speak of it do so at their peril. For it is a place of damnation; a shadow in the desert that echoes with the howl of wretched souls. Doomed to wander this endless purgatory are the citizens of Shadespire, a punishment for their crime against the God of Death himself. Such was the severity of their offence that Nagash’s curse was one of cruel and twisted artistry and all that was once glorified about the city has become a perverse reflection of itself. In streets swathed in fog lurk every horror of death’s creation, and a darkness has settled within every heart. But there are still those who will brave its ruins. Ex-Freeguild soldier, Seguin Reynar, ventures forth in search of his fortune and he is not alone. Whilst Sigmar’s heroes seek to unsnarl this labyrinthine nightmare, hordes of Chaos revel in its madness. But whether compelled by duty or the lure of ancient treasure, the same fate is promised to all. This is a hell of madmen and monsters, and for those who dare enter, there is no turning back.
  • Robyn Hood Outlaw Princess

    John Reynolds

    Paperback (Independently published, Feb. 1, 2018)
    Robyn Howard is rebellious teenage schoolgirl who lives with her father and her workaholic mother who always seems too busy for her. Robyn dreams of making a difference and wonders why there are so few famous women in history. After her mother lets her down yet again, she finds herself having a really bad day at school. She clashes with the school principal who sends her to after-school detention and quarrels with her boyfriend William. During the detention class there is a sudden violent lightning storm and Robyn is knocked unconscious. She awakens to find herself in an oak forest, dressed in medieval clothing, carrying a sword, bow and arrows. She is soon surrounded by young female outlaws who address her as Robyn Hood. She quickly realises that they regard her as the leader of their band — and that she’s in Sherwood Forest. Adapting to her new role she leads a raid on the Sheriff of Nottingham's soldiers and rescues a young princess. The outlaws are horrified to learn that she was being taken to Nottingham to become the Sheriff's bride. After a series of adventures, Robyn is captured by the Sheriff's soldiers and taken to Nottingham. There, on a stage in the central city, she is tried for treason by the Sheriff. She makes a brave attempt to stand up to him, but the odds are against her. When he sentences her to death for treason, escape seems impossible. John Reynolds is a New Zealand-based writer of novels, musicals and screenplays. His young adult novel Robyn Hood Outlaw Princess is based on a full-length musical of the same name for which the author wrote the storyline, dialogue and lyrics (music by Gary Daverne). The show has been widely performed in New Zealand, the UK and the USA. Currently he in completing a screenplay for a full-length film based on the musical and the novel. John is a qualified teacher who has lived and worked in England, Canada, Zimbabwe, Australia and the USA and has a PhD from the University of Auckland. He and his wife Bess live in Auckland.