Books with author Andrew Davies

A New York Times BestsellerThe Gargoyle: the mesmerizing story of one man's descent into personal hell and his quest for salvation.On a dark road in the middle of the night, a car plunges into a ravine. The driver survives the crash, but his injuries confine him to a hospital burn unit. There the mysterious Marianne Engel, a sculptress of grotesques, enters his life. She insists they were lovers in medieval Germany, when he was a mercenary and she was a scribe in the monastery of Engelthal. As she spins the story of their past lives together, the man's disbelief falters; soon, even the impossible can no longer be dismissed.

Explore the repercussions of post-World War II conflict with our Korean & Vietnam Wars 2-book BUNDLE. Start by introducing students to the first real conflict of the Cold War period with the Korean War. Learn about the roles President Harry S. Truman, Joseph Stalin and Kim Il-sung played in the war. Travel to South Korea and experience what it was like for U.S. troops during some of the major battles fought against the advancing North Korean army. Find out about some of the weapons used during the war, and why UN forces dominated the North Korean Air Force. Then, experience the longest military conflict in U.S. history with the Vietnam War. Learn about the different tactics Presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard M. Nixon used during the war. Find out what role the introduction of the helicopter took during some of the major battles. Step into the shoes of those who fought in the war at home by organizing a protest. Each concept is paired with hands-on activities. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

Simply Drawing is an easy to follow, ‘learn how to draw’ book for children and adults.Using step-by-step guides that show children how to drawing basic objects, animals and scenes. The book features more than 150 developmental drawing projects that will not only teach children how to draw, but also build their confidence as budding artists and will bring then immense satisfaction.Suitable for school age children from 4–12, this book is also ideal for those adults who want to show their children, step by step, how to draw simple figures and build up scenes that can be coloured in and enjoyed by all the family.Simply Drawing is an easy to follow, step by step approach that any child or adult can master and become increasingly creative.

Have you seen someone from a movie that made you wonder if someone like that exists in real life?Like Superman, or Wonderwoman.Someone with extraordinary qualities that only lives by your imagination.I thought they are just like that, from my fantasy. Until... I came across Stephen Hawking.Stephen Hawking is a name that is impossible to ignore, at least if you’re a human from Earth. Although to be fair, I’m willing to bet that aliens also know a thing or two about him.He was called the modern day Einstein for a reason.If you don't know him, or have heard of him but didn't know how big of an impact he did on this planet, or you just want some inspiration when you are feeling down... then take a look at this book.Stephen Hawking, the Man Who Defied Everything includes:What Everyone Ought To Know About Stephen Hawking (How he was predicted to die by 21, and how he extended his life to 76)Stephen Hawking is a Robot, How He Can Talk Without Opening His MouthWhy A Brief History of Time Will Change the Way You Think: From the Big Bang to Black HolesThe Universe in a Nutshell Explained in an Easy Way, You Don't Have To Be a Scientist or Cosmologist to UnderstandInterpretation of The Theory of Everything: The Origin and Fate of the UniverseFall in Love with Physics and Science by his beliefsThe Dreams that Stuff is Made of: The Most Astounding Papers of Quantum Physics, and How They Shook the Scientific WorldThe Ice Bucket Challenge The Truth Is You Are Not The Only Person Concerned About ALSAnd much MUCH more!Are you ready to know about a real-life superhero who lived in our generation?You will be amazed at how he surpassed hindrances that are not imaginable.Much of the content of this book is being debated for his belief have a different approach.So if you are interested in Theoretical Physics or just want to be inspired by someone who defied all limits, Don’t Wait Any Longer! Scroll up and click the BUY NOW with 1-CLICK button on the top left corner of this page to know more about Stephen Hawking's contribution to the World.*Buy Paperback, and get the Kindle Version for FREE*

More than HALF-A-MILLION Life-Size books have been sold—and kids are sure to go buggy over this new and super-sized vision of the insect world!Bugs: they’re the most successful animal group on earth and—in most cases—by far the ugliest. But that’s what makes them so compelling to look at. In this new spin on the best-selling Life-Size series, the teeming bug kingdom comes into view, bigger than ever and enlarged to staggering proportions. That’s because the book is packed with highly detailed electron microscope photographs, along with occasional real-size insect images beside them to give readers a true sense of scale. Children will get an amazing and up-close perspective on such creatures as the voraciously hungry caterpillar; the vividly colored Calleta Silkmoth, with blue-and-black spikes covering its body; a Swallowtail Butterfly emerging from its chrysalis; a bright orange Queen Hornet; and a deathly praying mantis, with its luminescent wings and killer pincers. Everything a kid loves is here: crushing mandibles, quivering antennae, hairy hooked legs, and intricate compound eyes. Plus, the back jacket turns into a 42 x 14 inch poster! You’ll feel as if you’re getting a privileged glimpse into an entirely different universe, and the scientific information accompanying the spectacular images is equally phenomenal.

Danny Noble is a talented young footballer who has the talent to go all the way to the top. But coming from the wrong side of town he gets in with the wrong crowd and makes some bad choices. Choices so bad he has to flea the country. 2 years later he has come back with a different name and more importantly a different attitude so this time has a chance to not let it go to waste. Trouble is his past and more importantly the people from it are waitng for him. Its a twisting larger than life tale tempered with realism, humour excitement centred around footaball and gangsters.It will keep you guessing all the way.

The Story focuses on a talented footballer who made some bad choices when he was younger. He not only let his talent go to waste but also got himself into alot of trouble with the wrong sort of people so much so has to flee the country. Now 2 years later he’s back, still with the same talent but a better attitude and has a chance this time to not let his talent go to waste. Trouble is his past and more importantly the people from it are waiting for him. It’s a twisting larger than life tale tempered with realism, humour and excitement centred around football, gangsters and having to decide between loyalty or survival. A book centred around football but not about football.A story that keeps you guessing throughout who's characters show more and more character as the story unfolds. Its is mainly aimed at young adults but can and HAS been enjoyed by all ages.