Books with author david singer

Sometimes life’s lessons are provided from unexpected happenings. Sometimes the youngsters teach their elders the obvious meaning of those surprises. This a true story presented in a fictional setting, a serendipitous seminar born of happenstance and told with an imagined backdrop. They say the early bird gets the worm. In this case a brave and persistent chipmunk comes away with his treat. A grandfather shares a tale with his grandson of when he was a youth and was visited by three wild animals. As each makes their appearance they inspire different perspectives about dealing with life to the listening boy. He wisely reflects on what he understands to be the meaning of each encounter. Grandfather has an altogether different take on his experience. An old man’s story imparts a simple thought, but a child’s insights about that narrative are truly astute.

When the family decided to adopt a puppy, the lonely, disabled one stared at me until I fell in love. Fortunately, Mum let me choose him in spite of his problems. Charlie Jack (named from my grandad and the vet) moved in with us and Grandad made him a ‘wheelchair' to help him get around like other dogs. Mum told me I was in charge of his care but I soon learned that Charlie Jack had other plans; he wanted to be in charge of mine!Charlie Jack proved a wonderful companion and we made a great team, having lots of adventures together. He even made friends with the rabbits in our garden and played with the birds there, in between keeping an eye on me and being my best friend.This is a charming story of friendship between child and dog which will appeal to animal lovers everywhere.

When the family decided to adopt a puppy, the lonely, disabled one stared at me until I fell in love. Fortunately, Mum let me choose him in spite of his problems. Charlie Jack (named from my grandad and the vet) moved in with us and Grandad made him a ‘wheelchair' to help him get around like other dogs. Mum told me I was in charge of his care but I soon learned that Charlie Jack had other plans; he wanted to be in charge of mine!Charlie Jack proved a wonderful companion and we made a great team, having lots of adventures together. He even made friends with the rabbits in our garden and played with the birds there, in between keeping an eye on me and being my best friend.This is a charming story of friendship between child and dog which will appeal to animal lovers everywhere.

In the epic historical novel Sword of Honor, David Kirk continues the saga of Musashi Miyamoto, the greatest samurai in Japanese history, as he journeys to the ancient city of Kyoto to fight for his life and his idealsHaving survived the cataclysmic battle of Sekigahara, which established the mighty Tokugawa Shogunate, young Musashi Miyamoto travels through Japan determined to proclaim his revolutionary epiphany that the "way of the sword," the ancient code that binds samurai to their masters, needs to be abolished. But during the battle Musashi insulted an adept of the powerful Yoshioka School, and a price has been put on his head. Musashi travels to Kyoto, domain of the Yoshioka, for a reckoning. He has taken up with Ameku, a beautiful blind woman branded as a witch; his burgeoning love for her will make him vulnerable. Mushashi intends to deal a crushing blow to the traditional samurai dogma by destroying the Yoshioka warriors, but Musashi will learn that his spectacular gifts with the sword are no match for the cunning of powerful lords. The wily Tokugawa governor, still struggling to establish dominance in Kyoto, sees in Musashi just the weapon he needs to overcome the rebellious Yoshioka. Sword of Honor seamlessly blends meticulous research, mesmerizing action sequences, and a driving narrative to bring this extraordinary figure to life.

When the King of the Kingdom of Petrovive decrees a contest for whoever builds the biggest and most beautiful boat in the world, will be able to marry his daughter Princess Isabella. Elliot a young man with good manners, and a very respectful person, manages to earn the appreciation of a magical fairy. She helps him by converting the biggest tree in the kingdom into a wonderful boat. Elliot starts to search for people who can help him manage this new magnificent boat. He is very lucky and is able to find and hire 14 super heroes; 1-Swimin Swiman 2-Runnin Runnan 3-Jumpin Jumpan 4-Eatin Etan 5-Arrowin Arrowan 6-Drinkin Drinkan 7- Readin Readan 8-Seein Seean 9- Flayin Flayan 10-Hearin Hearan 11-Writin Writan 12- Strengin Strongan 13-Flexin Flexan 14-Cookin Tailorin. When Elliot reaches the palace the prime minister of the kingdom has selected his nephew Bertho, as his candidate. Bertho is young man with high possibilities of winning because of his uncles influence. The minister convinces the King that the biggest boat contest winner has not done enough, he says that many other competitions are necessary in order to win the hand of his daughter. Elliot and Bertho must continue to compete to win the hand of Princess Isabella. Both of the contenders to the new contests, have unique assistants to help them. Several competitions begin; 1- Eating huge amounts of food, 2- A dangerous swimming match, 3- A bow and arrow competition, 4- a water drinking contest, 5- A contest to show strength. At the end of all these contests, a trap is set by the prime minister's side. It will be necessary to use a secret weapon that nobody knew existed. This story is full of very interesting actions and adventures. Reading it is a pleasure. Telling the story creates joy and happiness.