Books with author Charlotte Jones

From Wheaties to telephones, microwave ovens to yo-yos, here are the inspiring and often funny stories of 50 mistakes and misunderstandings that helped bring about life as we know it. With hilarious cartoons and wacky facts, this fascinating compendium illustrates the adage "If you don't learn from your mistakes, there's no sense making them."From the Trade Paperback edition.

This is an inspiration/information book for mothers and grandmothers of young children who are trying to engage in family history but don't know how. The fun activities and storytelling templates prove how easy and eternally beneficial it is to turn little hearts to their ancestors. This no-guilt approach to family history shows how family history can work for your family right now. Readers will never think of family history the same way again.

Can a skeleton confess? Can a talking parrot actually lead the police to a suspect?Throughout the twentieth century, important crimes have been solved with unusual clues that have required detectives to go off the beaten track and sometimes to consult with experts from scientific fields. Charlotte Foltz Jones has drawn together numerous actual accounts that illustrate the fascinatingly diverse and often surprising paths to truth. Bugs, dirt, bite marks, and even pets are all potential crime-solving clues. This page-turning book is perfect for detectives-to-be, young scientists, and all those interested in a peek at the police work that goes on behind the scenes.From the Hardcover edition.

Read this children's book about famous African American inventors and discover...* How a black doctor discovered an amazing new way to preserve blood that has saved millions of lives over the years.* How a courageous African American surgeon was the first to perform an incredibly risky surgery that has brought countless patients back from the brink of death.* How an ingenious 20th century black inventor made the world a safer place with two inventions that we still depend on today.* The remarkable story of how an African American scientist improved the lives of millions of farmers around the world with his groundbreaking discoveries.* The brilliant black inventor who played a key role in the creation and improvement of two of the most important inventions in history....and much more!

All great athletes have an almost superhuman ability to excel under incredible pressure--the 98-yard touchdown drive with no time-outs remaining; the 40-foot eagle putt at the 18th hole. How do they do it? What Makes Winners Win reveals success secrets from over 100 great men and women in sports, including Bruce Jenner, Chris Evert, and Pat Riley, all of whom shared their personal experiences with veteran sportscaster Charlie Jones. Interspersed with eye-opening quotations from winners such as Tiger Woods, Mary Lou Retton, Greg Louganis, and Earvin "Magic" Johnson, What Makes Winners Win brims with advice on assessing the competition, coping with jitters, confronting life-threatening situations, entering the concentration "zone," and keeping your cool during the unexpected. Complemented by recollections from Jones's remarkable career, What Makes Winners Win trains us for excellence in every aspect of life.

"‘You never told me how crazy you were,’ Jack started again. ‘On a scale of one to ten, you said? I’m off the charts. Actually, I’m here for the final fitting for my straitjacket.’ I spoke before thinking, and then went rigid as I realised I had done the forbidden: made a joke about mental illness."Meredith has been clinically depressed since she was fourteen years old. She can’t see the point of trying to change anything now. Until a chance encounter with a bipolar boy makes her want to start fighting. Aged seventeen, Meredith meets Jack in their psychiatrist’s waiting room. However, Meredith has a fear of physical contact of any kind. In between swapping witty quips are moments of raw honesty, though neither of them is quite able to face up to the reality of living with a mental illness.

Jamie’s adventure begins with his summer holiday at Aunt Jane’s Flamingo Pink cottage and the ‘Twist of a Key’ in an old wooden Grandfather’s Clock. He can’t believe he is faced with the ‘Challenge of Chime’ or the doom that will come if he does not complete all the challenges ahead of him successfully. Jamie delights in meeting his new friends especially the Time-Keeper who explains how he is the ‘Chosen Guest’ in their Enchanted Land. The evil Time-Taker has quite a different plan and is determined to see Jamie fail his mission. He plots to take the Crown of Cogs from the Time-Keeper and will not tolerate any child getting in his way.About the AuthorAt the age of ten Charlotte Jones visited her school friend’s house and was fascinated by a magnificent old Grandfather’s Clock. In that moment of curiosity the story of The Enchanted Grandfather’s Clock was created clearly with all the characters and plots. Charlotte is from Darlington in the North-East of England and is a Qualified Nurse, Teacher, Coach and Author. During her college years she spent much time in North Yorkshire visiting places in this book in the midst of strawberry picking and of course the ‘Tea-pot Trail.’She attended a writer’s circle at seventeen and was encouraged to write this story.Interestingly, Charlotte adores pet rabbits, the character Cat-Woman, and cute V.W. Beetle cars. She loves hosting Pudding Parties, Murder Mystery Parties and spending fun times with family and friends.

Suicide, or murder? Newly arrived in Papua, where even the luscious vegetation conspires with the bureaucrats to bewilder her, Stella Warwick is determined to prove her husband did not take his own life. Defying the patronising concern of officials, she ventures deep into the jungle, striding ever closer to the horrifying heart of the mystery. 'This might easily scare you out of your wits. Extremely well-handled mystery, authentic horror and atmosphere that closes in like jungle heat.' - 'San Francisco Chronicle' 'Charlotte Jay works you up to the revelation of a horrible secret, and the secret turns out to be the horrible surprise you hoped it would be.' - 'New York Times' Book Review 'The Wakefield Crime Classics series revives forgotten or neglected gems of crime and mystery fiction by Australian authors. Many of the writers have established international reputations but are little known in Australia.' 'The Wakefield Crime Classics series is marvellous ... a wonderful collection of writing that should not have been overlooked in this country in the first place.' - Terry O'Connor, 'Courier Mail'