For most people, the US suffrage campaign is encapsulated in images of orators such as the tightly coifed Susan B. Anthony, the wimpled Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and others who hectored for women's rights throughout the nineteenth century. The campaign to secure the vote for US women, however, was als[...]
When Bob Thomson joins the crew of the Admiral, all he can think about is how much he's going to earn. His mom doesn't want him to go. Because this is World War I, the Admiral is an armed smack, and defends itself against German subs. But Bob doesn't care. The first time out, they sink a sub. It's m[...]
"Shades" is a series of short novels that doesn't short change on drama, pace, quality of writing or style. It is ideal for readers who may find traditional teen novels too daunting, but still crave the excitement of clever plot lines, well-rounded characters and fast-paced writing."Hauntings" - It [...]
"Shades Shorts" is a new series that is ideal for readers who may find traditional teen novels too daunting, but still crave the excitement of clever plot lines, well-rounded characters and fast-paced writing. Each volume will contain six easy-to-read short stories aimed at the reluctant or struggli[...]
Every aspect of Penna's life is controlled for her: a computer programme tells her when to get up, when to eat, even when to sleep. It's the same for everybody in this brave new world. But one day the programme goes wrong. Suddenly Penna and her new friend Veeka's lives are thrown into disarray.[...]
It is Rebecca Jane's birthday, the first since her mum died. Dad eagerly gives her a present, but when Rebecca opens it she unwittingly steps into a living nightmare. The Victorian sampler she has received unlocks a chilling spectre. What does she have to do to escape this restless ghostly presence [...]
When Grace, Adam, and Ruby get lost in the fog, they stumble into a parallel world where a terrible catastrophe has occurred. A flood has destroyed half the country and the sole survivor is Dave. Grace and her siblings need to find their way home; and will Dave find any hope amongst the wreckage?[...]
A girl gives a lift to a stranger on a misty road... Zitty Zoe makes a promise in return for glowing, radiant skin... An ancient wrong needs to be set right... A Series One Land Rover brings terror and death... This title features four themed short stories.[...]
When it first released in September 2010, Choosing to SEE stormed onto bestseller lists in every market, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and CBA. With appearances on media from Focus on the Family to FOX and Friends to Good Morning America, Mary Beth shared her touching story [...]
When Dr. Reggie Anderson is present at the bedside of a dying patient, something miraculous happens. Sometimes as he sits vigil and holds the patient's hand . . . he can experience what they feel and see as they cross over. Because of these God-given glimpses of the afterlife--his "appointments with[...]