Books by Chris Smith

The first biography of John Cairncross, the fifth member of the Cambridge spy ring and colleague of Alan Turing

'A laugh-out-loud funny and exciting adventure!' Cressida CowellFrom the incredible imagination of Chris Smith - bestselling author and now a major new solo talent - comes an extraordinary accidental adventure for fans of Cressida Cowell and Pixar's Onward.Frankie Best is not happy.She's stuck at Grandad's with her annoyingly nerdy brother Joel for a whole week while her parents swan off to the Arctic.Things take a turn for the worse when Grandad gets kidnapped by gnoblins (no, that is not spelt incorrectly) forcing Frankie to embark on a rescue mission across a magical realm filled with strange creatures, dangerous enemies and - worst of all - absolutely no WiFi.Frankie did have big plans to watch YouTube and eat pot noodles that weekend but it looks like she'll just have to go on an epic mega-dangerous quest instead . . .

These books have been specially developed to enhance children's vocabulary and support comprehension. Being a detective can be a tricky business when you're a giraffe...

With over 150 color photographs and unforgettable stories from high school basketball and beyond, Chasing Indiana's Game: The Hoosier Hardwood Project is a tribute to the Hoosier state and all who love basketball.

Mel Lewis (1929-1990) first picked up his father's drumsticks at the age of two. At 17 he was a full-time professional musician. The View from the Back of the Band is the first biography of this legendary jazz drummer. For over 50 years, Lewis provided the blueprint for how a drummer could subtly support any musical situation.

Sabbath Day is about the day of rest given to humanity on behalf of The Lord Jesus Christ.The day of rest should be a day of no work or labor, a day of enjoyment, a day of family time, and a day of Praise.The book was written for those who are doers of the Word of God by faith with obedience, and not a hearer only."Sabbath Day was finished because I believe by faith that my book will help people rest from working ourselves to death," says author Chris Smith.Chris Smith became a born again Christian by faith in August 1995 at Jubilee Christian Center in San Jose, California. In 1998, he began Love of Christ Ministries, which is committed to teaching the Gospel of The Lord Jesus Christ. Born in San Francisco, the author was raised in Milpitas, and now lives in Victorville, California. This is his first published book.Publisher''s website: http://sbpra.com/ChrisSmith

Colossians 3:16 - "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."What better way to teach children Christian values than to plant God's Word in their hearts at an early age. In fact, God expects us to feed His lambs (john 21:15) by teaching His precepts to our children and grandchildren (Deut. 4:9). What a difference we could make in our nation and world: Feed My Lambs Alphabet Scripture songs is as basic as the ABC's. It can be used in any children's setting: home, Sunday School, Children's Church, Day Care, and Special Education ministries. It is effective for both audio and visual learners as well as for children with learning disabilities. Musical concepts such as: high/low, fast/slow, soft/loud, sounds of instruments, rhythm instruments, keyboard, basic scales, etc. may also be introduced. Children enjoy creating stories to go with the coloring book illustrations. Try cultivating their creativity or communication skills. Above all, concentrate on planting God's Word, seeds of love, and watching them grow, and your life will be truly blessed.

This ancient tale about brotherly love could not be more timely. Told for centuries by Jewish, Christian and Muslim people, its theme of peaceable sharing and goodwill is relevant to adults and children alike.

Offers a lively, detailed, and insightful guide to personal finance fundamentals for those just starting out on their paths to long-term financial security. Chris Smith provides the tools and guidance readers need to get on the right track with their savings, investing, buying a house, and financial planning for the future.

Labour process theory is consolidated in Working Life to develop a credible account of the relationships between capitalist political economy, work systems and the strategies and practices of actors in the employment relationship. Beyond this, the book explores the future of labour process analysis.

Chris Smith''s 101 Albums That Changed Popular Music tells the fascinating stories behind the most groundbreaking, influential, and often controversial albums ever recorded, ranging from The Anthology of American Folk Music (1952) to Elephant (2003) by The White Stripes. Organized chronologically to capture the flow of culture from one album to the next, this volume illuminates how these classic recordings reflectedΓÇöand sometimes changedΓÇöthe political, social, and economic culture of their eras. Among the featured albums are releases from the hard-blues explosion of the ''60s, including Robert Johnson''s King of the Delta Blues Singers, a landmark collection whose songs were later covered by the likes of Cream, Led Zeppelin, and the RollingStones. Punk made its mark in the ''70s with Patti Smith''s Horses and the Clash''s London Calling. In the ''80s Michael Jackson''s blockbuster LP, Thriller, not only topped the charts, it became the best-selling record of all time. Diversity defined the ''90s, with the most influential albums ranging from Garth Brooks''No Fences, which made country one of the hottest musical genres of the decade, to Dr. Dre''s debut, The Chronic, a multi-platinum smash hit that brought West Coast hip hop into the mainstream. For each album, the book lists the basic publication information, including release date, label, and producer. More important, Chris Smith sheds light on the history of these albums, revealing the inspiration behind their creation, and why they continue to stand the test of time.Selected on the basis of their popular appeal and influence on later genres, the albums included represent a wide variety of genres, such as blues, jazz, rock, reggae, rockabilly, folk, soul, hip-hop, and country. A timeline of important events, a selected bibliography for further reading, and an appendix of albums that almost made the cut round out this volume, making it a gold mine of information for everyone who loves popular music.

Whether on vinyl or MP3, the album has become an integral part of our cultural history. This work tells the stories behind the groundbreaking, influential, and often controversial albums ever recorded, such as: "Pet Sounds" (The Beach Boys), "What's Going On" (Marvin Gay), "London Calling" (The Clash), and "No Fences" (Garth Brooks).

How can we provide challenges for the gifted and talented primary school pupil in an inclusive classroom setting? This book shows the busy teacher how to challenge able children in their mixed-ability class - where time and resources are usually limited. It includes sections on creating a working environment that helps more able pupils to thrive.