Books with author . Taylor

On an early September day in 1979, Jamie Wilson hobbles down the sidewalk on crutches, her broken leg aching. As the school buses rumble past, some jerk yells “Faker!” out the window.Jamie flips the bird in response.Big mistake.She pissed off the wrong egomaniac, and this bully rules the school.High school becomes a daily nightmare when her tormentors wage psychological warfare, starting with a physical attack in the hallway meant to terrorize. With only a three-day suspension as punishment and the threat of expulsion for any further physical attacks, the bitch squad change tactics, relentlessly lobbing verbal hand grenades at every opportunity.Words are powerful weapons, especially when the school offers no protection against verbal assault. Suffering in silence is Jamie’s only choice if she doesn't want to end up in ICU.But silence can become an equally dangerous agent of self-destruction.

"A breath lingers. It swallows deep. A satisfied smile returning to sleep. A morning ritual not undone for a hundred years has kept pacified The Great One. Her brimstone breath buried under darkness. Powerful majesty tempered by sloth and sacrifice. Worshipped and feared by the few who know of her, a world unaware strewn about.But if she were to wake…If she were to stir…"Lisa and Kari Williams have grown up affluent in the magical city of Adayr, but when they uncover a terrible hidden evil they are forced to make a decision: remain quiet and enjoy their idyllic lives, or try to change the world...and risk losing everything.S. Taylor's debut fantasy novella is 19,000 words of magic, mystery, betrayal, hope, and humour!'The Destiny Thief' introduces us to a world of magic, hopes, dreams, darkness, beautiful cities, dark forests, and the people who must live in such places. From the wealthiest landowners and bravest heroes, to the poorest beggars lining mud-filled streets, all are striving to make their stories famous. But only a few can be heard above the clattering noise of life, and fewer still can take the reins and guide destiny itself.Take hold of destiny, and pick up S. Taylor's debut novella today!

This beloved book celebrates the humorous bond between a young girl, Emileen, and her rascally dog, Jilly Bean. Imaginative and whimsical, A.R. Taylor's rhyming words flow, whisking lovable characters away on a series of humorous adventures. With beautiful illustrations and a sprinkle of simple Shakespearean English, this is a book grown-ups will love reading over and over to young children. A great gift for any occasion, but a special standout for baby showers, birthdays, and holidays, Emileen and Jilly Bean is an unforgettable tale of friendship and unconditional love. Note: This book is for young readers who love to use their imagination. For more information about Emileen and Jilly Bean, please visit kidsandbooks.com.

Excerpt from The Sagacity Morality of PlantsThe life of a plant, like that of an animal, is a series of constant adjustments between internal strue ture and organisation and external surroundings. The latter are of such an almost infinitely variable and varying character that we cannot wonder the adjustments, or in other words the fiabz'tr, of plants are so infinitely numerous - especially when we remember the long geological periods of time during which the constant adaptations and modifications have been taking place.We sometimes hear people Speak of the instinct of plants: But how can instincts arise unless there be some kind of consciousness? For instinct is now generally regarded as the experience of the moo, as distinguished from that of the individual. The registration of experience may be in itself an in telligent rather than an automatic act. To Speak of the tendencies on the part of plants to assume a certain habit is merely to coin a word to disguise our ignorance of the process. A tendency for a plant to behave in a certain manner is merely a habit based upon the past experience of its ancestors as to what has proved best for them as a Species.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Charlie's Big-Hearted Adventures is an inspiring book about a young boy who is faced with a kindness challenge. Journey through Charlie's daily challenge and learn how you can make a difference by showing kindness to others at any age. Charlie's Big-Hearted Adventures is a short, picture book perfect for reading with a young child, or for a young reader.

The heavens — the sun, the stars, and the moon — have inspired, intrigued, and mystified us from the beginning of time. We’ve always searched for ways to comprehend their beauty and their meaning. Mohawk artist and author C. J. Taylor has drawn from First Nations legends from across North America to present a fascinating collection of stories inspired by the night skies.The legends — Salish, Onondaga, Blackfoot, Netsilik (Inuit), Wasco, Ojibwa, and Cherokee — are by turns funny, beautiful, tragic, and frightening, but each one is infused with a sense of awe.From the Ojibwa legend of the great hunter, White Hawk, and his love for an unattainable maiden, or the Salish legend of a magical lake that is threatened when human beings turn greedy and lose their respect for its gifts and for the sun’s power, to the delightful Cherokee legend of Grandmother Spider who brought light to the world, this is an important collection that is enhanced by Taylor’s glorious paintings.

A new spine-tingling adventure by the author of Shadowmancer The Prince Regent is no ordinary hotel—powered entirely by steam, run by an eccentric inventor who doesn’t believe in sleep, it’s a place full of shadowy characters and dangerous secrets. Mariah has just started working there as a magician’s assistant, and when he and his coworker Sacha unwittingly learn more than they were meant to know, they suddenly find themselves pawns in an evil plot so full of twists and turns that even the labyrinth of hidden tunnels and caverns beneath the hotel can’t contain it. As they struggle to unravel the mystery and stay alive in the process, encountering secret rooms, enchanted objects and vicious mythical creatures, they question whom to trust. All the adults—even the ones offering help—seem to be hiding something. After all, Mariah only got his job because his predecessor vanished one night—and, as Mariah is fast realizing, not all magic tricks are illusions.

This series is comprised of seven books, and it is imperative they're read in the correct order, for the reader to get maximum enjoyment. The "Shuzi" series is a modern day fairy tale. It is the story of love, hope, courage and determination. The tale begins when we meet Rose, who finds and befriends a white parrot with a missing leg who speaks fluently.She brings her home, only to discover that this parrot is unlike any other, as each time it begins to speak, the face of a beautiful young girl appears amidst a halo of light.As the young girl recounts her life story, we are transported to a far off island where it all begins, as we embark on a magical journey that has a surprise around every corner.

As 1756 London is engulfed in total darkness, Agetta Lamian, a young housemaid for scientist Dr. Sabian Blake, discovers that her employer has recently acquired the Nemorensis, a legendary book that holds the key to unlocking the secrets of the universe and that warns of a potential apocalypse as a comet called Wormwood threatens to collide with London. 150,000 first printing.

Teenage Assassin is a Serial Fiction Series. Just like your favorite tv shows, serials are stories published in episodes. Each episode of Teenage Assassin is approximately 10,000 words or 40 pages. Eight episodes make a "season," which are then compiled into a compilation for readers who prefer to devour the season all at once (like watching your favorite series on DVD!). This serial currently contains four episodes out of an estimated eight for Season 1. New episodes will be delivered approximately every two weeks.BACKGROUNDAlisha Black is described as a fixer by her clients.Details on her past are sketchy at best.She is highly sought after by individuals with high level threat and personal problems that are outside of the normal operational boundaries of law enforcement. Her age, far from being a problem, is perhaps one of her best job assets as her work history has shown. HIREAt her discretion ONLY.If you do not possess Ms. Black's contact information, then she does not wish to speak with you.If you have her contact information, then you also know the procedure.FBI STATUSMs. Black is unknown to the FBI.There is currently an on-going investigation into several deaths that the FBI thinks may be related to a single source, but there is nothing connecting them to Ms. Black at this time.CIA OPERATIONAL STATUSMs. Black is unknown to the CIA as far as her particulars and personal information are concerned.The CIA has made attempts to contact her in so far as they have attempted to contact the assassin they believe is responsible for several domestic terminations. The CIA's interest is purely from the standpoint of a potential employer, not from the standpoint of a pursuer.HOMELAND SECURITYHome Land Security is currently unaware of Ms. Black or any of her operations to date. FAST 411You've never met anyone like Alisha Black, Teenage Assassin. Cute and innocent, with that "kind of girl any guy would be happy to take home to Mom and Dad" look, she's seventeen and deadly. Look for a new episode every two weeks or sooner!