David Richardson

Imagine you're entertaining very special guests with an outdoor movie in your garden when you suddenly come under attack from flying popcorn - spookily thrown by none other than a pair of old socks Out of luck, Stan is still trying to sell his house and his day isn't getting much better when he and Doug get in a bit of a flap with the laundry. But their mood soon brightens when Real Estate Agent Paul delivers news that he's found someone who loves the movies. And they want to turn Stan's house into a CINEMA But next-door neighbour, Dotty Sodd, doesn't like that idea at all so decides once more, to open her magical dress-up box and put an end to this nonsense. Doug and Stan are in for an after-dark challenge but how will they react when their laundry spookily begins to move and what will their VIP do when his beard mysteriously turns pink? Doug & Stan - The Spooky Cinema is the seventh book by David Richardson in his series of funny, short stories told through rhyme. Fans of Dr. Seuss will love this laugh-out-loud story about an old man and his pet slug's battle with their next-door neighbour and her spooky magic. With broad appeal for children and adults alike and an interwoven message of creativity, The Spooky Cinema provides the perfect stepping stone between picture books and novels. Pick up a copy of Open House 7 today.

What would you do if a cute teddy bear jumped into your garden and challenged you to a duel? One that should you lose, means you might GET SOAKED IN SOMETHING RATHER GRIM Doug and Stan are all revved up to get fit when they receive news that new Buyers want to turn their house into a gym. Sadly, their high-energy routine soon fizzles out when Stan busts his knee. But when their little nap is interrupted by a fluffy, pink teddy bear they must spring back into action or face a very grim ending. Next-door neighbour Dotty Sodd is at it again and uses the full force of her magical dress-up box to make sure a horrible, sweaty gym will never be built. Will Doug and Stan manage to push the button in time and what will they do when the floating bucket begins to rock? Doug & Stan - The Gym of Grim is the sixth book by David Richardson in his series of funny, short stories told through rhyme. Fans of Dr. Seuss will love this creatively bonkers story about an old man and his pet slug's battle with their next-door neighbour and her 'cute' teddy bear. With broad appeal for children and adults alike and an interwoven message of never giving up, The Gym of Grim provides the perfect stepping stone between picture books and novels.Grab yourself a copy of Open House 6 today.

Imagine your next-door neighbour has a huge range of very loud cuckoo clocks but just as important visitors arrive at your house, she SETS THEM ALL OFF AT ONCE Doug and Stan decide to have a chuck out but Jane can't stop laughing at Stan's old cycling helmet although trouble strikes when he tries it on. Never fear Stan is soon distracted by happy news because Agent Paul has done it again. He's found another Buyer who may have the perfect answer for a spot of trouble - a plan to turn Stan's house into a Police Station However, next-door neighbour Dotty Sodd thinks this idea would be the crime of the century and soon unleashes the villainous magic of her dress-up box. What will she dress up as this time and how will Doug solve the strangest of incidents? Doug & Stan - The Cuckoo Cop Shop is the fifth book by David Richardson in his series of funny, short stories told through rhyme. Fans of Dr Seuss will love this creatively written and madcap story about dealing with a problematic neighbour who disagrees with everything you try to do. With broad appeal for children and adults alike and an interwoven message of working with what you have, The Cuckoo Cop Shop provides the perfect stepping stone between picture books and novels. 'Steal' yourself a copy of Open House 5 today.

The fourth release in the funny children's rhyming book series about an old man's battle with his magical next-door neighbour as he attempts to sell his house. Doug and Stan are back. Tired of doing chores, Stan is delighted to hear that someone else is interested in buying his house but first, the dark, damp garage needs tidying up. Old boxes, piles of junk and creepy crawlies await. Bleh However, their problems are only just beginning. Dotty has heard that Stan's house is going to be turned into a factory and once again, SHE IS FURIOUS What will she find in her magical dress up box this time and will Doug be able to stop her from causing chaos?Real Estate Agent Paul turns up with the new Buyers to show them around but will they be brave enough to live next door to someone as mysterious as Dotty? Fans of Julia Donaldson will love this creatively written and funny rhyming story with broad appeal for children and adults alike. With an interwoven message of personal strength, Open House 2 provides an opportunity for all primary school children to develop reading vocabulary and increase their confidence.

Doug & Stan - The Grizzly Hotel, Open House 1Doug the slug's life is turned upside down when best buddy, Stan, puts his house up for sale. However, the big, old mansion by the sea needs a bit of work so good-natured Doug offers to lend a hand. Before long, potential buyers turn up with grand plans of their own but there is a BIG, BIG problem. Dotty (the 'sweet' old lady next door) is not very happy about the thought of living next to a hotel and so mischievously sets about preparing lots of surprises which force little Doug in to a comical, yet nerve-racking adventure. Will Doug be able to summon up the courage to save the day and will Dotty make the buyers change their minds? Doug and Stan: The Grizzly Hotel is a sophisticated, and funny tale for primary school children and their families, told through rhyme. Highly recommended for a shared laugh and to encourage reluctant readers to leap into books

Prepared by Patrick J. Sobkowski, J.D. The Law Officer’s Pocket Manual is a handy, pocket-sized, spiral-bound manual that highlights basic legal rules for quick reference and offers examples showing how those rules are applied. The manual provides concise guidance based on U.S. Supreme Court rulings on constitutional law issues and other legal developments, covering arrest, search, surveillance, and other routine as well as sensitive areas of law enforcement. It includes more than 100 examples drawn from leading cases to provide guidance on how to act in a wide variety of situations. The 2026 edition is completely updated to reflect recent court decisions. This book helps you keep track of everything in a readable and easy-to-carry format. Routledge offers tiered discounts on bulk orders of 5 or more copies.

A new history of the abolition of the British slave trade “Easily the most scholarly, clear and persuasive analysis yet published of the rise to dominance of the British in the Atlantic slave trade—as well as the implementation of abolition when that dominance was its peak.”—David Eltis, coauthor of Atlas of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Parliament’s decision in 1807 to outlaw British slaving was a key moment in modern world history. In this magisterial work, historian David Richardson challenges claims that this event was largely due to the actions of particular individuals and emphasizes instead that abolition of the British slave trade relied on the power of ordinary people to change the world. British slaving and opposition to it grew in parallel through the 1760s and then increasingly came into conflict both in the public imagination and in political discourse. Looking at the ideological tensions between Britons’ sense of themselves as free people and their willingness to enslave Africans abroad, Richardson shows that from the 1770s those simmering tensions became politicized even as British slaving activities reached unprecedented levels, mobilizing public opinion to coerce Parliament to confront and begin to resolve the issue between 1788 and 1807.

Until now, biological invasions have been conceptualised and studied mainly as a linear process: from introduction to establishment to spread. This volume charts a new course for the field, drawing on key developments in network ecology and complexity science. It defines an agenda for Invasion Science 2.0 by providing new framings and classification of research topics and by offering tentative solutions to vexing problems. In particular, it conceptualises a transformative ecosystem as an open adaptive network with critical transitions and turnover, with resident species heuristically learning and fine-tuning their niches and roles in a multiplayer eco-evolutionary game. It erects signposts pertaining to network interactions, structures, stability, dynamics, scaling, and invasibility. It is not a recipe book or a road map, but an atlas of possibilities: a 'hitchhiker's guide'.

Until now, biological invasions have been conceptualised and studied mainly as a linear process: from introduction to establishment to spread. This volume charts a new course for the field, drawing on key developments in network ecology and complexity science. It defines an agenda for Invasion Science 2.0 by providing new framings and classification of research topics and by offering tentative solutions to vexing problems. In particular, it conceptualises a transformative ecosystem as an open adaptive network with critical transitions and turnover, with resident species heuristically learning and fine-tuning their niches and roles in a multiplayer eco-evolutionary game. It erects signposts pertaining to network interactions, structures, stability, dynamics, scaling, and invasibility. It is not a recipe book or a road map, but an atlas of possibilities: a 'hitchhiker's guide'.

Growing up can be tough. Especially when you are young, shy and still learning how to make friends.A Friend For Summer is a heart warming children's rhyme about kids overcoming insecurities, making unlikely friends when you least expect it and the beauty of pet ownership.Come on an adventure to the rock pools by the beach on this hot summer's night and enjoy the fun times that unfold as some unlikely friendships develop amidst a spectacular sunset.Growing up with pets, teaches our kids about the unique opportunity in building loving relationships with our favourite animals from a young age and the important lessons they can often teach us as we grow and learn. A Friend For Summer perfectly illustrates the beauty these relationships can offer and is a must read for kids with insecurities and lovers of all animals, especially dogs...

Growing up can be tough. Especially when you are young, shy and still learning how to make friends.A Friend For Summer is a heart warming children's rhyme about kids overcoming insecurities, making unlikely friends when you least expect it and the beauty of pet ownership.Come on an adventure to the rock pools by the beach on this hot summer's night and enjoy the fun times that unfold as some unlikely friendships develop amidst a spectacular sunset.Growing up with pets, teaches our kids about the unique opportunity in building loving relationships with our favourite animals from a young age and the important lessons they can often teach us as we grow and learn. A Friend For Summer perfectly illustrates the beauty these relationships can offer and is a must read for kids with insecurities and lovers of all animals, especially dogs...

David Richardson is a veteran farmer, businessman and communicator whose skills have been· recognised over the years by both peers and admirers. David has decided to tell his own story,of his life in farming.

Each year in the UK, 225,000 people are diagnosed with dementia. The implications for aging church congregations, and for the Christian mission to people throughout their lives, are considerable. God In Fragments aims to equip those engaged in or preparing for ministry to people with dementia. It explores the theological and spiritual challenges of dementia, suggests practical ways to help those living with dementia participate in worship, and offers a wide range of prayers and worship outlines. • Part One offers theological reflection on living with dementia, spiritual awareness, creating dementia-friendly churches and accessible worship. • Part Two contains services, prayers, readings and activities suitable for those with dementia, for use in formal or informal church contexts, church cafés, care homes and hospitals. In an Afterword, Samuel Wells reflects on unlocking the gates of memory.

“They were brothers—brothers from the old army.”Major Clay Steerforth, USMC, and Lieutenant Colonel Abdul Mujeed, Iraqi Defense Forces, are two men willing to gamble their lives in pursuit of an ideal. Separated by culture but united by war, they cross paths in war-torn Iraq and unwittingly aid each other in their divergent pursuits of victory—both in combat and in personal fulfillment. Destiny makes them friends. Their bond is cemented after pondering the meaning of war, grasping at the promise of love, and sharing the knowledge that chance and death and are woven into the fabric of their profession.