Books with author Bill Schneider

All eight interconnected, stand-alone fairy tale retellings from The Fairy Tale Academy series!What happens when you combine...Royal teenagers and a magical school?Everyone who is anyone goes to the Academy. From princes and princesses, to powerful magic casters, and even the mysterious fey.At the Academy princesses and paupers fall in love, kings find their courage, commoners find their soul mates, and old rivalries end while new ones begin.Each novel is an adventure in romance, magic, and laughter. Each set of characters—from Ariel and Prince Samuel to Jak and Mulan—is sure to capture your heart.If you love fairy tale retellings, painfully awkward situations, clean romance, and a dash of magic, this collection is for you! Download your copy today!Each of these young adult fairy tale retellings can be read as a standalone story. However, for greatest enjoyment, they should be read in order.This series includes retellings of:The Little MermaidBeauty and the BeastThe Frog PrinceThe Monkey King / Sleeping BeautyThe Snake PrinceJack and the Beanstalk / MulanRapunzelThe Prince and the Pauper

From 1861 to 1890 the Munich publishing firm of Braun & Schneider published plates of historic and contemporary costume in their magazine Münchener Bilderbogen. These plates were eventually collected in book form and published at the turn of the century in Germany and England. This volume presents all 125 double-spread plates from the third English edition. For the first time, the plates appear in chronological order and with English captions.Over 1,450 costumed figures are shown, from antiquity to the end of the nineteenth century, covering a wide variety of social classes, and professions: Egyptian and Assyrian kings, Byzantine emperors, Frankish and Norman nobles, priests, servants, soldiers of many lands and eras, crusaders, German knights, pages, Italian scholars, German townspeople, peasants, merchants, Dutch burghers, popes, nuns, bishops, monks, English Puritans and Cavaliers, English and French kings, Swiss citizens, French courtiers and republicans, and many more. In addition, there is excellent coverage of late-nineteenth-century folk and their costumes, captured just before the beginning of standard Western dress — Italian, Spanish, Dutch, French, German, Russian, Eastern European, Chinese, Japanese, Asian, and others. To avoid the variable and somewhat fanciful depictions of color in the early editions, all costumes are rendered in black-and-white.A comprehensive source of historic costume in pictures, this remarkable book will be invaluable to costume designers, students of fashion design, commercial artists, and anyone interested in the history of dress. The illustrations are uniformly excellent, and the exceptionally low price makes this book even more attractive.

** Second addition issued with professional editing complete as well as additional story content **In this emotional collection of short stories, B.J. Schneider recounts one hundred of the most remarkable events in his career. You will take a ride with him and his partners experiencing the highs of life saving action, the lows of losing friends on the job as well some of the most hilarious moments experienced by the men and women in EMS. Be there for major events such as Hurricane Katrina and Andrew, the crashing of the Ship Bright field and spend time with the medics of the New Orleans Health Department during some of the bloodiest years of the city’s history. In the end you will have laughed, cried and gained a deep respect for those that put their life on the line to save yours.

She’s an ingenious and beautiful commoner He’s the rollicking goblin princeWhat was fate thinking?The Academy is for the rich and royal, not the poor daughter of a charlatan. But Brisa wants more from her life than the next town and a new scam, so she decides to break barriers and send the dean an essay on why commoners should be able to attend. She is both shocked and overjoyed when he accepts. The only catch is she must maintain top grades in her class.With the first round of tests looming, Brisa is neck-deep in studying and reports. Minor things like extracurricular activities and making friends are not on her radar. However, when she inadvertently stumbles into the middle of the Assassination game and offends Krabbs, the goblin prince, she’s drawn into being a spy for them.Krabbs and his team of miscreants show Brisa that there is more to the Academy than books, but Brisa refuses to admit that she’s having fun. She also refuses to admit that green skin and big ears are starting to look good to her. When her past threatens her future, Brisa must decide between Krabbs and the Academy.If you’re a fan of The Frog Prince, delightful twists and determined heroines, this book is for you! Download your copy today.*Note: This is a 100 page novella*

Will Saru’s past ruin his future happiness?Saru has three goals: avoid as much school work as possible, dodge the ever persistent Princess Catherine, and eat two pieces of cake with every meal.Things are going well until the new girl in the cafeteria refuses, despite Saru’s best haggling and flirting efforts, to give him an extra piece of cake.Her name is Aurora, and Saru thinks it’s adorable when she tells him to shove off, but that fades when the anger in her blue eyes pulls a memory from Saru’s mind. The first memory he’s had since he woke up on a mountainside two years ago.The rule-loving Aurora is the only connection to Saru’s past and he’s determined to find out why. He discovers that she’s a fierce warrior, a noble soul and the most interesting girl he’s ever met. When Saru’s mind reveals his dark past, he must decide between restoring his memories or having a future with Aurora.If you enjoy trouble-making boys, self-rescuing princesses and a fresh twist on two old tales, this book is for you! Download your copy today.*Note: This is a 100 page novella*

Nakusa only wants one thingTo become a fire casterNakusa grew up poor in a village of no consequence, but when she accidentally burned her neighbor’s door down with fire magic, she won a place at the Academy.After two months, despite her best efforts, Nakusa’s magic has yet to create a spark. However, strange things happen after she tries. Things like a piece of chocolate cake when the cafeteria only made yellow, or a shirt changing to the color the owner really wanted.If Nakusa isn’t a caster, then there’s no reason for her to be at the Academy. She refuses to go home, so she solicits the help of several friends, including the handsome Prince Kawbra, to find out what kind of magic she has inside of her.When conventional magic eludes her, Prince Kawbra suggests she might be something more than human. Something their kingdom hasn’t seen in generations.After Prince Kawbra turns into a snake during their first date Nakusa is forced to admit that there is more to both of them than meets the eye, and she is determined to figure out both mysteries.If you enjoy quirky magic, a snake that can roll his eyes and a new take on Eastern lore this book is for you. Download your copy today!

Royals are a painSo is pretending to be the princeThomas—a street urchin by birth—and Prince Edward have secretly been trading places since childhood. When Prince Edward goes MIA, Thomas has no choice but to attend the Academy in his place or reveal their ruse and send the kingdom into a spiral.After fighting for scraps his entire life, Thomas isn’t impressed with the teenagers at the Academy, who seem more interested in dazzling one another than applying their lessons to ruling their kingdoms.Everyone except the green eyed, red-headed merprincess, Kyla, who tells it like it is and doesn’t put up with anyone’s crap, including Thomas’s.When the student council offers Prince Edward a seat, Thomas agrees only because Kyla is a member. The council assigns Thomas and Kyla the yearly charity event where he quickly discovers that there are more layers to Kyla and the other students than he could have imagined. This Prince and the Pauper retelling is the final installment of The Fairy Tale Academy Series. If you like a reluctant imposter, a princess who wants more than a spoiled brat, and a happily ever after, this book is for you! Download your copy today.

Jak accidentally became the giant kingNow that accident might prove fatalJak has three goals: keep his status as king a secret, figure out who poisoned their bean crop, and find a way to get out of being the king of the giants without getting killed.Within his first week at the Academy, his cover is blown, he finds out that the orcs-mortal enemies to the giants-might have played a role in poisoning the beans, and a girl tells him he can't join her sparring club. Not that Jak minds a strong woman. In fact, after Maggie beats Jak's body guard in a fight, he asks her to train him.Between trying to impress Maggie, keeping his body guard from ripping an orc in two and avoiding an all-out war between nations Jak almost misses the subtle clues that will lead him to the truth about the beans.If you enjoy kick-butt girls, hilarious boys and grouchy giants, this Jack and the Beanstalk / Mulan mash-up is for you! Download your copy today.

Their hero is a fraud and only he knows it. When the truth comes knocking, can one boy conjure a way to save the day?Young Samual longs to perform magic of his own. And what’s worse, he can’t seem to convince anyone that their beloved Town Magician is a trickster without an enchanted bone in his body. So when a wicked wizard challenges the pretender to a duel, Samual vows to keep his village safe by forcing the fraudster to rise to the challenge.Determined to prevent disaster, he secretly shadows the phony protector during his training with the Grand Wizard. And when they barely escape an attack by dire wolves, Samual realizes he must partner up with his bitter rival. But keeping the truth hidden any longer may not help them outwit a powerful sorcerer.With his town in grave danger, can Samual protect the ones he loves from the forces of evil?Embracing the Magic is the enchanting first story in the Town Magician middle grade fantasy series. If you enjoy unlikely heroes, coming-of-age adventures, and spellbinding creatures, then you’ll love S.A. Schneider’s fantastical tale.Buy Embracing the Magic to leap into a world of wonder today! On sale at a special pre-order price.For prequel stories and writing activities for kids, visit https://www.sa-schneider.com/

His heart is in the right placeShe’s thinking about stabbing itSaruSaru is handsome, and he knows it. Flirting usually gets him anything he wants. Until there’s a new girl in the lunch line.Two desserts. Is that too much to ask? He’s a growing boy, he needs energy.Her name is Aurora, and Saru quickly discovers she’s a fierce warrior, a noble soul, and the most interesting girl he’s ever met.Princess AuroraAfter being asleep for 500 years, and then fighting her way out of a deadly briar patch, living at the Academy is a cake walk.Or it was until Saru comes along with his irritating need to break the rules and get his way.Either she hates him or she’s beginning to like him...When the tragic truth about their pasts comes to light, can they weather the storm, or will it tear them apart?If you enjoy trouble-making boys, self-rescuing princesses, and a fresh twist on two old tales, this book is for you. Download your copy today!The interconnected stories of the Fairy Tale Academy are full of clean romance, adventure and fun. Each of these young adult fairy tale retellings can be read as a standalone story. However, for greatest enjoyment, they should be read in order.

Thomas and Kyla share one thingThey think royals are a painThomasThomas and Prince Edward have been secretly trading places since childhood. When Prince Edward goes MIA, Thomas attends the Academy in his place.After fighting for scraps his whole life, Thomas isn’t impressed with snobby the teenagers at the Academy.Until the green-eyed, red-headed merprincess compels him to look deeper.Princess KylaKyla’s hate for Prince Samuel bleeds over onto his younger brother, Edward. Who cares if he seems nice? He’s probably a chip off the old royal block.To say she’s unhappy when the student council put her and Edward on the same project would be an understatement.To say she discovers there’s more to Prince Edward than meets the eye is a bigger understatement.When she finds out he’s been lying to her, Kyla’s anger returns, and she lashes out. Can they find it in themselves to forgive one another, or will they go their separate ways?This Prince and the Pauper retelling is the final installment of the Fairy Tale Academy Series. If you like a reluctant imposter, a princess who wants more than a spoiled brat, and a tear-jerking conclusion, this book is for you. Download your copy today!The interconnected stories of the Fairy Tale Academy are full of clean romance, adventure, and fun. Each of these young adult fairy tale retellings can be read as a standalone story. However, for greatest enjoyment, they should be read in order.

Wendy’s story continues in the riveting second book of the Jagged Scars Series.The man who killed Wendy’s family got away.She let him go.In order to save her friends.The betrayal of the Den by Wendy’s mentor planted a wicked seed in her heart. It’s feeding on her anger and growing into a ravenous monster bent on revenge.Rage is bleeding into Wendy’s dreams, her nightmares and her waking hours. It’s staining everything, including her sanity.When the monster convinces her to kill Dennis—and her friends barely stop her—Wendy decides that she should leave Shelter before she hurts someone she cares about.Jeff asks her to stay.Before Wendy can make a decision, a plague sweeps through the complex. They don’t have the meds to cure it, but the map Wendy wrestled from Pelton could lead them to a place that does.Now Wendy must hold her mind together long enough to keep everyone she knows from dying.Again.Pick up the second installment of the Jagged Scars Series today!