Books with author Andrew Bain

The "The Day After" is the sequel to the popular preparedness fiction adventure "The Road Home".---------------------------------------------------Robbie survived the earthquake, but surviving the day after is another story. After learning that his neighbor Katy is injured, alone, and needs help, Robbie ventures out. Neither of them expect that a short trip across the city will turn into a terrifying race for survival. Changes in the urban landscape complicate the journey, but changes in the people make it far worse. “This book would be gripping enough from the story alone. That it cleverly illustrates useful emergency preparedness lessons at the same time doubles its value, particularly the importance of communication and thinking ahead. A fun read that delivers great lessons along the way - hard to pull off but nicely done!” - H. Ward Silver, Ham Radio for Dummies“This fast-paced adventure highlights the importance of preparedness through a compelling tale of good and evil.” - Arthur Bradley, PhD, Survivalist Series

Robbie thought he was ready for a camping trip in the mountains near Seattle. He and his father Jeff made it into the mountains without a hitch, but nothing could have prepared them for the rest of the trip!After a city-busting earthquake strikes the Seattle area, Robbie and his father have to rely on their wits and some new-found skills to get home safely, dealing with many unexpected obstacles on the way. To make matters even worse, they still need to rescue the rest of their family from an insidious danger that made its way to their doorstep.The story combines exciting, non-stop action with dozens of practical emergency preparedness and high-tech ham radio tips that you will find helpful in many situations, from going on an uneventful road trip or day hike, to getting lost in the woods, even to surviving a natural disaster!“This fast paced adventure will engage youth and adults in the realities of what can happen in an emergency and how amateur radio can be one of the many tools in the preparedness toolbox.” – Debra Johnson, K1DMJ, Education Services Manager, ARRL

Bond is the number 1 provider of 11+ practice, helping millions of children pass selective entrance exams. Bond Non-verbal Reasoning Assessment Papers for 9-10 years Book 1 develops non-verbal reasoning problem-solving skills, encouraging thinking skills and providing preparation for Common Entrance and 11+ exams. Bond Non-verbal Reasoning Assessment Papers for 9-10 years Book 2 (ISBN: 9780192740250) is also available.

The "The Day After" is the sequel to the popular preparedness fiction adventure "The Road Home". Robbie survived the earthquake, but surviving the day after is another story. After learning that his neighbor Katy is injured, alone, and needs help, Robbie ventures out. Neither of them expect that a short trip across the city will turn into a terrifying race for survival. Changes in the urban landscape complicate the journey, but changes in the people make it far worse. “This book would be gripping enough from the story alone. That it cleverly illustrates useful emergency preparedness lessons at the same time doubles its value, particularly the importance of communication and thinking ahead. A fun read that delivers great lessons along the way - hard to pull off but nicely done!” - H. Ward Silver, Ham Radio for Dummies “This fast-paced adventure highlights the importance of preparedness through a compelling tale of good and evil.” - Arthur Bradley, PhD, Survivalist Series

Robbie thought he was ready for a camping trip in the mountains near Seattle. He and his father Jeff made it into the mountains without a hitch, but nothing could have prepared them for the rest of the trip! After a city-busting earthquake strikes the Seattle area, Robbie and his father have to rely on their wits and some new-found skills to get home safely, dealing with many unexpected obstacles on the way. To make matters even worse, they still need to rescue the rest of their family from an insidious danger that made its way to their doorstep. The story combines exciting, non-stop action with dozens of practical emergency preparedness and high-tech ham radio tips that you will find helpful in many situations, from going on an uneventful road trip or day hike, to getting lost in the woods, even to surviving a natural disaster! “This fast paced adventure will engage youth and adults in the realities of what can happen in an emergency and how amateur radio can be one of the many tools in the preparedness toolbox.” – Debra Johnson, K1DMJ, Education Services Manager, ARRL Second Edition - June 2011