John Cross

Surreal and dreamlike poems that chronicle the pleasures, pains, and anxieties of life. John Cross’s WHAT BLEAK ANGELS CARRIED YOUR BED opens in exile and st(r)ays there. The character Mathias, a trickster who opens this collection, wakes with a primal utterance and startled vision born of commotion. Bewildered by the noise of our culture, he finds brief glimpses of meaning in fleeting, slippery moments. Mathias navigates life in exile, exploring the depths of his situation through the beat of his song and stutter, which manifests in a deranging of language and finds a foothold in cosmic disorder. A “scavenger for armor” in a world of loss and wreckage, he feels the terror of existence while holding onto the promise of a “breath still audible at near dark.” The second half of the book opens in the harsh light of a sun that “pushes down on our feet” and implores that we witness our world. In this brightness, Cross conjures shadows from his own memory and confronts a world where a president throws “his people to the wolves.” These poems move through the world in wonder, offering an elegiac hushed prayer to all that we are losing in a changing environment, to “the oriole ascending / the palo verde of bee vibration . . . & Mitchell’s satyr butterfly.” WHAT BLEAK ANGELS CARRIED YOUR BED is the winner of the 2023 Omnidawn Poetry Open Contest, selected by Maw Shein Win.

"A Book of New England Poems, by John Cross, is an exceptional collection of writings that stir in the reader a romantic sentiment and reflection on our meaning on earth. Cross's poetry and narrative lead us into the complex world of our deepest hopes, fears and aspirations for meaning, and our most anxious yearnings to understand our personal place in the universe. In simple, fresh, language and imagery, each poems engages us to set the bar of meaning high up, and believe in ourselves that, despite life's suffering moments and travail, our common, evercday surroundings affirm a continuous chance for fulfillment, even if that fulfillment seems elusive."The authors poems were inspired and conceived by the sea and lands of New England. His words are often reveries: a contemplation of shadows, the speaking of oaks in a cathedral yard, or seagulls seen as floating sculpture.His transcendent imagery lifts the reader out of the mundane into an ethereal plane.

Recognise and embrace your natural, everyday leadership qualities to become more motivated and empowered in the workplace and at home.Every day, every one of us is a leader in some way - we just don't necessarily know it. Leadership is about inspiring change and movement, whether on an individual level - a person's attitude, behaviour, emotions or habits - or an organizational level - culture, goals, vision or strategy. By changing the way you approach the concept of leadership, The Everyday Leader will help you recognise and embrace your natural leadership qualities, so that you can be more motivated and empowered in the workplace and at home.The Everyday Leader tackles the main challenges that leaders face at some point in their career: leading teams; attaining buy-in from stakeholders; leading through artificial intelligence; whistleblowing; and leading from a distance. But the book also addresses the leadership issues that occur in day-to-day life: listening and empathising; making change attractive and accessible; influencing and persuading; and making the right decision through information overload.Providing advice and tools for those looking to polish their existing leadership skills or anyone who wants to take the next step in their career, The Everyday Leader also recognises that leadership doesn't stop once you clock off - these are lessons you can and should take home with you.

Preston is desperate to fall in love. He goes out to find it, looks online to find it and everything in between. His friends try to help along the way but it's not to long before he realizes he must love himself first.

The inside story of Arsene Wenger's Arsenal, a revealing portrait of the man and his methods that have transformed the North London club, now fully revised and updated to the end of his Arsenal career.

The Collected Sayings of A Sane Citizen provides the essential pocketbook for new-fashioned patriots across the Western world and beyond. Both cutting and concise, each saying captures a unique aspect of "Patriot Philosophy" and is numbered for easy memorization. The message of civil society, law, virtue and prosperity has yet to be so brilliantly distilled for all ages. Taken in its entirety, this collection serves to both inspire and motivate readers to "fight, fight, fight" -DJT, 2017.

A smart, small book for any manager’s pocket. In every manager’s career there are moments where decisions need to be made in order to achieve success and this smart, nicely packaged little book can be there to help each time. The trick to succeeding in these moments is to identify each of these situations ahead of time and understand how to act and what to do to reduce the chances of failure. That is exactly what The Little Black Book for Managers has done. The authors have listed a whole host of situations most managers face, based on thousands of personal experiences, and have mapped out how to deal with each situation. The book contains specific examples of words and phrases that can be used as well as illustrations and exercises to analyse your current performance. It is short on waffle and high on practical wisdom. It is designed to be dipped in and out of – reached for whenever a situation arises. This is a practical support tool for managers at all levels, from shop-floor supervisor to main board director. The Little Black Book for Managers explains how to deal with scenarios such as; Having a lack of confidence to deal with other people in the way that is neededTimes when you have to assert your authority moreAllocating critical work. Who to choose?Needing to get extra effort from the team when under pressureIncentivisingDelegationHaving to deal with under-performersPersonality clashes between work colleaguesManaging a meeting with senior leaders

""Let's Take The Hard Road, V1: Morals And Conduct"" by John Cross is a thought-provoking book that explores the importance of morals and ethical conduct in our daily lives. The book encourages readers to take the difficult path of doing what is right, rather than taking shortcuts or making compromises that may lead to negative consequences in the long run.Through a series of insightful essays and reflections, the author delves into topics such as honesty, integrity, responsibility, and respect for others. He argues that these values are essential for building strong relationships, achieving success, and living a fulfilling life.The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for readers of all ages and backgrounds. It is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to develop their moral character and become a better person. Whether you are a student, a professional, or simply someone who wants to make a positive difference in the world, ""Let's Take The Hard Road, V1: Morals And Conduct"" is a must-read.A Book Of Strength For Young Men.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

'I've seen things no one else has seen in football.'Jermaine Pennant is one of English football's most controversial figures. Love him or loathe him, there is no ignoring the story he has to tell. Raised by a mother who faked her own death to abandon her black baby, and a father who kept guns and Class A drugs in the house meant that life's options for a young Jermaine were limited. Yet he saw professional football as his way out, and took his chance, emerging to be one of England's most gifted young footballers. A true prodigy, Jermaine climbed to the pinnacle of his sport to compete for the highest honours with legends at Arsenal and Liverpool.The boy from one of England's toughest neighbourhoods was barely into his twenties and rich beyond his wildest dreams. But, for Jermaine, some of life's most important lessons were learned late. His outrageous lifestyle would spark a fall from the dizzying heights he had reached, ensuring he'd be remembered as much for being the 'mental yob' with an ankle tag as for his heroic performance in a Champions League final. Jermaine Pennant has seen and done it all - the highs, the lows and everything in between. His autobiography is a gritty coming-of-age story, an exposé into the excess-fuelled life of a super-rich Premier League footballer, and a cautionary tale of the dangers of plying young players with too much, too young. His turbulent climb through the battleground of the beautiful game holds a mirror up to the broken face of English football.Told with unblinking truth, his story is a no-holds-barred riot of determination and debauchery, excellence and excess.