Books with author Christina Kirsch

This is the story of the O'Neill family from Lawrence, Kansas. Jim, a 45 year- old man with two children; Jay, 13 and Adrianna 11.The kids are out of school for summer vacation. They are setting out by car to find the ancestral home of Jim's grandfather, who lived in Sterling, Illinois. A diary which was found in Jim's grandfather's house in Lawrence, revealed that there was a treasure to be found on the property of the Sterling homestead. The treasure can be found by solving riddles and clues.Jim's wife died in a terrible car crash a year and a half ago. One month before the accident, Jim received a warning, which he ignored. After the family sets out on their journey, they are beset with other warnings and harassments. A gang of bikers troubles them at a diner in the small town of Quincy. One of the bikers pulls out a knife, but the police arrive in time to prevent any trouble.The bikers threaten the family once again, and Jim says that he will no longer pursue the treasure and promises to leave. Adrianna confesses to the leader that she had one more clue but has lost it. The bikers say they will retrieve the information from the girl. Jim tries to resist and save his family but is outsmarted by the gang.

Elevate your roast to a gourmet level with these 40 Sensational Stuffing Recipes for Thanksgiving, Christmas and beyond.If you’re searching for the perfect stuffing, dressing, or side for your Thanksgiving or Christmas meal, then look no further.Your favorite roast is nothing without all the trimmings, so make sure your stuffing takes center stage on this year's Thanksgiving or festive holiday spread.So whether you prefer traditional or trendy, easy, or exotic read on and learn how to prepare 40 delicious stuffing recipes featuring fruits, nuts, herbs, and more. From Brie to bacon, pomegranates to pork, and sausages to sage discover the best-ever stuffing recipes to choose from including:• Creamed Corn Stuffing Balls• Fig and Pistachio Stuffing• Peach, Ginger and Mint Couscous Stuffing• Raisin-Studded Apple Stuffing• Rhubarb Cornbread Stuffing• White Wine and Walnut StuffingPair them with poultry or match them with meat, and make sure your stuffing is the talk of your Thanksgiving or Christmas table!

I think you've knocked it out of the park. -- James L.She kept me engaged in this fast-paced read. – James M.I enjoyed this book, can’t wait for next book –Tracy JI liked this short story. It is interesting and held my attention. I am looking forward to reading book 2. – J HallDr. Miles Cole is a professor of Archaeology at a prestigious university, and out of a small pool of archaeologists with expertise in the Caribbean islands. One evening, two guests arrive at his door. His star student, a transfer student finishing her last two semesters at his university, Alexandria Rizzo, and CIA representative Mr. Johnson, to inform Dr. Miles Cole that he’s been selected for work on a top-secret mission. The U.S. government has recently learned that the Cuban Missile Crisis was a cover-up. The Soviets knew they couldn’t get the equipment that they needed into and out of Cuba without American curiosity, and military, getting in the way. The missiles were a distraction, a diversion, so Soviet archaeologists could excavate and relocate ancient technology. Mr. Johnson, and the people he answers to at the CIA, want to know exactly what was so important, that the Soviet Union would risk global war to get it. Dr. Miles Cole and Ms. Alexandria Rizzo fly to Cuba to begin their investigation just two days later. Upon arrival, they are escorted to a hotel where they are provided with a more in-depth briefing of the site. The site was really more of a pit. It appeared that the Soviets removed something, leaving behind a spherical pit, 14 meters deep, and 18 meters across. Curiously, the depth and diameter were about the only measurements they had, as no one has been able to record any data from the site, with GPS systems failing, cell phones freezing, and even thermometers giving readings that made no sense. Eager to begin work, the two assess the site that night and after a short inspection, Dr. Cole’s keen eyes observe an archaeological feature in the ground, leading to the discovery of a curious device. The technology the Soviets were after was right there, beneath whatever structure the Soviets had removed. While attempting to call Mr. Johnson and inform him, the phone dies, the street goes black, and the rest of the world loses power.

Elevate your roast to a gourmet level with these 40 Sensational Stuffing Recipes for Thanksgiving, Christmas and beyond.If you’re searching for the perfect stuffing, dressing, or side for your Thanksgiving or Christmas meal, then look no further.Your favorite roast is nothing without all the trimmings, so make sure your stuffing takes center stage on this year's Thanksgiving or festive holiday spread.So whether you prefer traditional or trendy, easy, or exotic read on and learn how to prepare 40 delicious stuffing recipes featuring fruits, nuts, herbs, and more. From Brie to bacon, pomegranates to pork, and sausages to sage discover the best-ever stuffing recipes to choose from including:• Creamed Corn Stuffing Balls• Fig and Pistachio Stuffing• Peach, Ginger and Mint Couscous Stuffing• Raisin-Studded Apple Stuffing• Rhubarb Cornbread Stuffing• White Wine and Walnut StuffingPair them with poultry or match them with meat, and make sure your stuffing is the talk of your Thanksgiving or Christmas table!

A food so perfect it is celebrated by more than just one holiday! February is National Pancake Month, National Pancake Week fell during the first week of March, National Pancake Day took place on March 12th, and the second National Pancake Day falls on September 26th!Not that you need an excuse to whip up a batch of pancakes hot off the griddle!Fill pancakes with sweet or savory fillings, top them with fruit and cream or drizzle with syrup and sauces.Pair them with meat or fish, spread them with chocolate or simply sprinkle them with confectioner’s sugar.Did you miss National Pancake Week? No worries! Discover this collection of 40 sweet and savory pancake recipes to help you put perfect pancakes on your family’s menu every day of the week. Fluffy and light, for breakfast, brunch or as a snack or treat, it’s time to get out the eggs, milk, flour and butter and get flipping!

Go mad this March and celebrate National Noodle Month!Noodles make an ideal, fast, versatile, and wallet-friendly meal.Top them with a cheesy sauce or serve with your favorite veggies, they are perfect for non-meat lovers too.Flash fry noodles to make them crispy and add to a Chinese stir-fry, boil them to serve with an Asian curry, or pile them high with Italian meatballs. You can even combine them with bacon in a hot German noodle salad.National Noodle Month in March is the perfect opportunity to sample lots of different international cuisines.Egg, fresh pasta, rice or soba, from soup and salad to curry and casseroles, the possibilities are endless.Whether you twirl, fork, slurp or spoon them one thing is for sure, noodles are a dish worth celebrating.So let’s eat noodles!

There is nothing as satisfying as a bowl of creamy oatmeal to make you feel on top of the world.Let’s Make Oatmeal brings together a collection of 40 oat-rageously oat-standing recipes to enjoy for breakfast, brunch, lunch or supper and will keep you fuller for longer.Top it with fruit, nuts, and spices. Serve it chilled or warm, or even add oatmeal to hot and cold drinks.From overnight oats to stovetop and to instant pot, oatmeal is sure to become your family’s favorite go-to food.Choose from drinks and sweet and savory oatmeal combinations that will have everyone coming back for more, including:• Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Shake• Salted Caramel Oatmeal Smoothie• Instant Oatmeal Coffee• Baklava Oatmeal• Cherry Pie Oatmeal Bowl• Caramelized Pear Oatmeal• Cheesy Shrimp Oatmeal• One-Pot Salmon and Oatmeal Hash• Pea and Parmesan Oatmeal with Lemon and MintNow you too can enjoy this high-fiber food. Discover everything you need to know about America’s breakfast staple and Let’s Make Oatmeal!

Cooking with kids can be fun. What’s more, it’s a great opportunity to bond with your offspring and create new family traditions.Next time, when you’re making pizza or baking cupcakes, why not let the kids join in?Apart from beating boredom, there are some amazing benefits when you get cooking with kids.For instance, you can help to improve your child’s reading and understanding skills. When cooking with young kids, begin by showing them quantities. You can do this by counting the number of your recipe’s ingredients. Alternatively, ask older children to read out and follow recipe directions.Cooking can also help to improve your child's basic math ability. You can get them to help with measuring ingredients, dividing the dough into portions, or spooning batter evenly into muffin cups. Simple cooking steps can help kids with their schoolwork too, and stirring, cutting, and rolling can improve motor skills and dexterity. Mixing and combining ingredients is a great way to demonstrate how to apply chemistry and science in everyday life. Better still, cooking with kids from an early age will help your child become an independent adult who is able to cook confidently for themselves. Recipes using fresh fruits and veggies can help to promote healthy food choices too while making chilis, curries, pizzas, and more can help them explore different cultures.Don’t waste any extra time you may have on your hands; get cooking with kids and discover 40 sweet and savory recipes to help beat the boredom.

National School Breakfast Week runs from March 4-8th. This year’s theme is Start Your Engines with School Breakfast.The campaign aims to show school official, students and parents the benefits of fueling up by enjoying a health school breakfast.So, let’s take a look at just how your children and teens can benefit from a school breakfast.Researchers reveal that eating breakfast can make a positive difference to school related performance.In fact, studies show that this important first meal of the day can help with problem solving, improve creativity, and increase alertness in class.Breakfast can account for as much as 25 percent of your daily fiber intake while providing a low proportion of fat which is why it’s a great start to your child’s day.Although the School Breakfast program serves over 14 million schoolchildren daily, for anyone whose child or teen enjoys breakfast at home discover Fuel for School.Here, you can choose from lots of tasty school breakfasts including:• Charred Pineapple and Honey-Yoghurt Parfaits• Strawberry Fro-Yo Treats• Welsh Farmhouse Breakfast Eggs• Brown Rice Porridge with Hazelnuts and Jam• Sweet Potato-Cranberry Donuts • Bacon and Egg Muffin CupsGet your child off to a flying start for National School Breakfast Week and beyond.

There is nothing as satisfying as a bowl of creamy oatmeal to make you feel on top of the world.Let’s Make Oatmeal brings together a collection of 40 oat-rageously oat-standing recipes to enjoy for breakfast, brunch, lunch or supper and will keep you fuller for longer.Top it with fruit, nuts, and spices. Serve it chilled or warm, or even add oatmeal to hot and cold drinks.From overnight oats to stovetop and to instant pot, oatmeal is sure to become your family’s favorite go-to food.Choose from drinks and sweet and savory oatmeal combinations that will have everyone coming back for more, including:• Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Shake• Salted Caramel Oatmeal Smoothie• Instant Oatmeal Coffee• Baklava Oatmeal• Cherry Pie Oatmeal Bowl• Caramelized Pear Oatmeal• Cheesy Shrimp Oatmeal• One-Pot Salmon and Oatmeal Hash• Pea and Parmesan Oatmeal with Lemon and MintNow you too can enjoy this high-fiber food. Discover everything you need to know about America’s breakfast staple and Let’s Make Oatmeal!

Go mad this March and celebrate National Noodle Month!Noodles make an ideal, fast, versatile, and wallet-friendly meal.Top them with a cheesy sauce or serve with your favorite veggies, they are perfect for non-meat lovers too.Flash fry noodles to make them crispy and add to a Chinese stir-fry, boil them to serve with an Asian curry, or pile them high with Italian meatballs. You can even combine them with bacon in a hot German noodle salad.National Noodle Month in March is the perfect opportunity to sample lots of different international cuisines.Egg, fresh pasta, rice or soba, from soup and salad to curry and casseroles, the possibilities are endless.Whether you twirl, fork, slurp or spoon them one thing is for sure, noodles are a dish worth celebrating.So let’s eat noodles!

Jacob and his best friend Oliver, who happens to be an adorable monkey, help a lost little girl reunite with her mother in the park. The charming characters portray the importance of helping others. In addition, this wonderful tale teaches children to stay close to a parent in public places. Written in delightful rhyme and illustrated in bold colors, this story is sure to please young audiences!