Books with author Carolyn McCormick

If you don't tell them, someone else will. Having "the talk" can sometimes be an awkward experience for both parent and child. Even so, I didn't want to wait until my children's hormones kicked in, and I didn't want to be caught off guard when they had questions, but most of all, I didn't want them growing up with misconceptions concerning sex. I wanted my children to be informed about the facts of life, yet without being too sexually explicit in the process, because some of the facts weren't good such as pornography, diseases, and predators, but these subjects needed to be addressed as well.As a result, I told them what I have written in Your Special Gift, by using the analogy of a gift, a lock, and a key to define commonly used sexual terms, and to caution them about possible consequences, and to warn them of potential predators. I also used Scripture as the basis of defining true love.The simplicity of the gift analogy opens the door of communication between parent and child in an effective straightforward, and yet sensitive way, so that any question concerning sex can be answered by using this method.Your Special Gift is a faith-based guide that can be read alongside most 7-to-12 year old children, or presented to them as a valuable reference.

"This is a wonderful book for parents to share with their adolescent children. I love the methodology in explaining YOUR SPECIAL GIFT!" Marjorie Holmes, bestselling author Having "the talk" can sometimes be an awkward experience for both parent and child. Even so, I didn't want to wait until my children's hormones kicked in, and I didn't want to be caught off guard when they had questions, but most of all, I didn't want them growing up with misconceptions concerning sex. I wanted my children to be informed about the facts of life, yet without being too sexually explicit in the process, because some of the facts weren't good such as pornography, diseases, and predators, but these subjects needed to be addressed as well. As a result, I told them what I have written in YOUR SPECIAL GIFT, by using the analogy of a gift, a lock, and a key to define commonly used sexual terms, and to caution them about possible consequences, and to warn them of potential predators. I also used Scripture as the basis of defining true love. The simplicity of the gift analogy opens the door of communication between parent and child in an effective, straightforward, and yet sensitive way, so that any question concerning sex can be answered by using this method.Your Special Gift is a Christian-based guide that can be read alongside most 8-to-12 year old children, or presented to them as a valuable reference. 2013 Revised Edition

When Lisa walks home from school with two new girls, they break an elderly couple’s window. Lisa feels bad about the act of vandalism and takes steps to remedy the situation. WINDOW PAINS is a short story that was originally published in WINNER, a scholastic magazine endorsed by a former president and two former first ladies. The aim of the periodical was to teach children preventative measures and to instill positive behaviors that contribute to success in life. The eBook briefly deals with peer pressure and restitution. Discussion questions are included. Ideal for 7-to-12 year-olds.

Damaged Portland detective Archie Sheridan spent ten years tracking Gretchen Lowell, a beautiful serial killer, but in the end she was the one who caught him. Two years ago, Gretchen kidnapped Archie and tortured him for ten days, but instead of killing him, she mysteriously decided to let him go. She turned herself in, and now Gretchen has been locked away for the rest of her life, while Archie is in a prison of another kind---addicted to pain pills, unable to return to his old life, powerless to get those ten horrific days off his mind. Archie’s a different person, his estranged wife says, and he knows she’s right. He continues to visit Gretchen in prison once a week, saying that only he can get her to confess as to the whereabouts of more of her victims, but even he knows the truth---he can’t stay away.When another killer begins snatching teenage girls off the streets of Portland, Archie has to pull himself together enough to lead the new task force investigating the murders. A hungry young newspaper reporter, Susan Ward, begins profiling Archie and the investigation, which sparks a deadly game between Archie, Susan, the new killer, and even Gretchen. They need to catch a killer, and maybe somehow then Archie can free himself from Gretchen, once and for all. Either way, Heartsick makes for one of the most extraordinary suspense debuts in recent memory.

The perfect gift for any occasion, this book contains 100 puzzles, crosswords, and brainteasers for Papa to enjoy solving with his kid. The 100 puzzles are printed twice within the book, side by side, so they can compete against each other, or work together to solve the puzzles, each with their own pages. (There’s a dotted line at the side of the kid's pages so you can cut them out if you want to). UK British spellings. 8 by 11 inch page size. Answers at the back of the book. Suggested age range 8 years upwards. (This puzzle book is also available with different covers for Dad, Daddy, Mum, Mummy, Mam, Mom, and Mama). ALSO AVAILABLE: Papa's Colouring Book...and mine too!

Damaged Portland detective Archie Sheridan spent ten years tracking Gretchen Lowell, a beautiful serial killer, but in the end she was the one who caught him. Two years ago, Gretchen kidnapped Archie and tortured him for ten days, but instead of killing him, she mysteriously decided to let him go. She turned herself in, and now Gretchen has been locked away for the rest of her life, while Archie is in a prison of another kind---addicted to pain pills, unable to return to his old life, powerless to get those ten horrific days off his mind. Archie’s a different person, his estranged wife says, and he knows she’s right. He continues to visit Gretchen in prison once a week, saying that only he can get her to confess as to the whereabouts of more of her victims, but even he knows the truth---he can’t stay away.When another killer begins snatching teenage girls off the streets of Portland, Archie has to pull himself together enough to lead the new task force investigating the murders. A hungry young newspaper reporter, Susan Ward, begins profiling Archie and the investigation, which sparks a deadly game between Archie, Susan, the new killer, and even Gretchen. They need to catch a killer, and maybe somehow then Archie can free himself from Gretchen, once and for all. Either way, Heartsick makes for one of the most extraordinary suspense debuts in recent memory.

Once, Special Agent Smoky Barrett hunted serial killers for the FBI. She was one of the best–until a madman terrorized her family, killed her husband and daughter, and left her face scarred and her soul brutalized. Turning the tables on the killer, Smoky shot him dead–but her life was shattered forever. Now Smoky dreams about picking up her weapon again. She dreams about placing the cold steel between her lips and pulling the trigger one last time. Because for a woman who’s lost everything, what is there left to lose? She’s about to find out.In all her years at the Bureau, Smoky has never encountered anyone like him–a new and fascinating kind of monster, a twisted genius who defies profilers’ attempts to understand him. And he’s issued Smoky a direct challenge, coaxing her back from the brink with the only thing that could convince her to live.The killer videotaped his latest crime–an act of horror that left a child motherless–then sent a message addressed to Agent Smoky Barrett. The message is enough to shock Smoky back to work, back to her FBI team. And that child awakens something in Smoky she thought was gone forever.Suddenly the stakes are raised. The game has changed. For as this deranged monster embarks on an unspeakable spree of perversion and murder, Smoky is coming alive again–and she’s about to face her greatest fears as a cop, a woman, a mother…and a merciless killer’s next victim.From the Hardcover edition.

Packed with 100 crosswords, this book will entertain and challenge kids, introducing them to a hobby that provides a great way to relax and unwind. Combining fun with skills such as spelling, learning new words, and writing, it will give kids many hours of enjoyment, as well as a sense of achievement. Answers to some of the clues are placed in the first few crosswords, to give a head start. Plus it’s pocket size, so it can be taken out and about, or on holiday. The perfect gift for any occasion. UK British spellings. Suggested age range 8 years upwards. (Search on Amazon to see the full range of puzzle books by C. McCormick). ALSO AVAILABLE IN A LARGE PRINT EDITION.

VOLUME 2 NOW AVAILABLE - 100 puzzles, crosswords, and brainteasers for Nanna to enjoy solving with her grandkid. The puzzles are printed twice within the book, side by side, so they can compete against each other, or work together to solve the puzzles, each with their own pages. (There’s a dotted line at the side of the Grandkid's pages so you can cut them out if you want to). UK British spellings. Answers at the end of the book. 8 by 11 inch page size. Suggested age range 8 years upwards. (This puzzle book is also available with different covers for Grandad, Grandpa, Grandma, Granny, Gran, Grannie, Nanny, Nannie, Nana, and Nan). ALSO AVAILABLE: Nanna’s Colouring Book...and mine too! - Kids Love Crosswords.