Books with author Cartwright

This classic bible story reveals about the life of Samson, the strongest man that ever lived, and his plight of strength used against the Philistines. The story also includes the actual excerpts from the bible at the end of the book for additional reading. Illustrations are fine works of art by the Masters from circa 1500-1800, and artists are cited on the credits page.

Fur, flippers, tusks, and paws. Tails, whiskers, teeth, and claws. Young children will love this fun and colorful board book filled with close-ups of Alaska animals, highlighting their varied anatomy.Perfect for sharing with young children, this board book is a fun approach to simple comparative anatomy. Shannon Cartwright, Alaska's favorite illustrator, fills the pages with fun and silly close-ups of a variety of tails, whiskers, noses, paws, teeth, tusks, and more. While enjoying illustrations of Alaska's diverse wildlife, children will learn: Alaska's animals are all differentlike you and me.But we all share the same home:the earth, sky, and sea.--

He’s been in shootouts and riots and even executed a search warrant for a stolen live snake. Steve Cartwright was a newspaper reporter who liked writing about ghosts and other weird stuff.Covering cops, he was pulled into their world of adrenaline, violence, and, eventually, compassion for society’s underdogs and victims. In his book you’re in the Atlanta PD squad car as his experiences make him earn his badge. He is the Homicide detective who first responded to the infamous “bleeding house”. He was underneath the terrorist’s bomb that exploded at the Olympics. Your eyes will blink from the flashing blue lights in this book; your nose will burn from the smell of gunpowder. Caution: this book contains rough, “street talk” the way it really happened.

How an eight-year-old girl will introduce your daughter to a friendship with Jesus.Jesus and me uses the story of Imma, 8, to help your child understand how friendship with Jesus is possible. As a parent (of a nine-year-old girl) and children's author myself I see the other stories that society is feeding our children. Stories are powerful. Stories live us and change us. So when God put on my heart the the story of a little girl who struggled to come to faith in Jesus - but who has a beautiful faith-building victory - I knew I should write it. It will influence the heart of your child for Christ.So what's the story...?Imma is 8 and she's praying for a hero to make the world a better place. She sees that things are wrong - and she hopes for a warrior to come. When she meets Jesus - she sees He has the power - but he won't use force or violence like the bad guys.Why won't He just *snap*His fingers and change the world?Jesus and me is the story of a girl who had questions for the Son of God - and wasn't afraid to ask them.Here's what other parents have said:"This is an excellent book. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I know it will be loved by parents and children alike. A great read.""This book was so sweet! This would be a particularly wonderful book for young girls, as an introduction to Christ... Wonderfully written!""Jesus and Me can help children to realize at a young age that 'knowing' Jesus is more that just being acquainted but it is about having a personal relationship with Him. I look forward to sharing this book with my preteen grandchildren."In Jesus and Me your child will experience:Eight faith-building bible-based stories about Imma's encouters with Jesus - suitable for reading alone, together or in devotionals.The relatable character of Imma, a fun, fiesty 8-year-old who asks the kinds of questions a real child might.Beautiful hand-drawn colour pictures showing Imma's interactions with Jesus in a realistic world of Israel.Games that Imma played - your child can play the Jewish game of GAP!The chance to experience what friendship with the Son of God could be like.As a parent you'll see:Biblically respectful material; Scriptures references, the words of Jesus in blue.Show your child where Imma and Jesus lived with an illustrated map of Ancient Israel.Important Hebrew and Greek words to help your child in worship.More comments by parents:"I love the way Biblical truths and accurate historical details were woven into the story. A great way to teach kids about Jesus.""... is a thought provoking story of a little girl that actually gets to meet Jesus. She gets to talk with him and ask questions that most children will ask at some point in life." Jesus and Me is a wonderfully refreshing Christian children's book. The story is well paced, each chapter can be a sitting before bed. The phrasing of the stories, and the topics covered, allow discussion and exploration. Scroll up, press 'buy now' and begin the adventure today.

A riveting true story of money and murder and the trial of the Texas millionaire T. Cullen Davis—accused of attempting to kill his estranged wife and later plotting to hire a hit man to finish the job.This fascinating and bizarre true crime story of the murder trials of Texas oil tycoon T. Cullen Davis—the richest man ever indicted for murder—is "bloody wonderfully good" (George Plimpton).

La Jolla, Jewel of My Childhood lifts the curtain on a very special window of time and place: WWII La Jolla as seen through the eyes of a young boy. Full of the adventures of boyhood, Cartwright vividly brings the time period and people to life. Its colorful story-telling and depth of emotional vulnerability make it a memorable universal and timeless read. "It is novelist history, rivaling any American author..."