Books with author Christopher Norman

In 1775 Cherokee leaders sold most of Tennessee and Kentucky to the recently arrived white settlers, but Dragging Canoe, a proud chief, said that the sacred land should not be defiled by the white man's ax and plow. "This is the Dark and Bloody Ground!" he proclaimed to the assembled chiefs.Perhaps it is the abundance of decaying mansions that harbor dark and sinister secrets, or perhaps it is Tennessee's tragic heritage of war and defeat, or it may just be the love of a good story that accounts for the fact that Tennessee is steeped in strange tales. Each of these 40 accounts has been exhaustively researched and is presented as accurately as possible, inclulding:The day in 1877 when it rained foot-long snakes in MemphisThe arch rivals who are buried in the state capitol building; on quiet nights one can still hear them arguingElvis's ghost, who visits Graceland in the early morning in his black limousineThe mathematics professor from the University of Nashville who suddenly burst into flamesAndrew Jackson's encounter with the infamous Bell WitchThe vampire found in Bradley County, with a wooden stake through her heartThe day a UFO buzzed Huntsville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville

FOR MORE INFORMATION-666america.com This book, exposes the stunning truth about America and its connection with 666, which the reader will learn, represents nothing more than MONEY. The American Dream of prosperity is unmasked as the great engine designed to serve the elite and fulfill their selfish desires. Not only does the book give a simple explanation of every chapter and verse of Revelation, but it also discloses the truth about America, human nature, and the reality of the world in which we live. Brilliant yet simple explanations leave the reader doubtless as to how and why the American empire is destroying our environment and peace at an alarming rate. Discover the means by which powerful corporations, banks, and governments advance the global empire by “determining the worth of products and human life” while they “acquire riches…leaving the majority impoverished, unequal and unhappy.” Most importantly, a SOLUTION of how WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD is given in plainness.

STUDENTS ARE BECOMING GENIUSES - AND HIGH SCHOOL HAS NEVER BEEN MORE DANGEROUS!What if almost everyone at your high school mysteriously got smarter - a lot smarter? In an age of endless testing, would brilliance be welcomed or a disaster? What would happen to those who couldn't change? What would happen to those who couldn't handle the increased intelligence? GENIUS HIGH explores all of these questions and more as Reckless Eric, Lily, Jack, his troubled sister Syd, Stevie, and the one and only Ignatius Bop confront cliques, mentally mutating classmates, and love triangles as they face off against weird forces trying to control their school, their minds, and their lives.

Valentine Orphanet had an fairly ordinary life until one grey day she saw that advert in a newsagent's window. "Position of employment offered for a researcher/assistant in the field of occult resolution." It seemed more interesting than basic paperwork and filing, but no where did it say anything about exposure to witches, gnomes, Fae, creatures of the night or vampires that share our world with us without our knowledge. We think we sit firmly upon the apex of the Earth's hierarchy pyramid, it came as some surprise to Valentine to find out we were not.Valentine is not always up to speed with her employment routines but she thought that a short spell in hospital may offer her a chance to rest and at least a bunch of grapes from Mr Xanthic, her employer who was a demon in meetings and a demon in pretty much all things he did. Instead of fruit when Mr Xanthic did pay a visit he brought with him a bloodied knife and a list of instructions.Children are being preyed upon in their hospital ward.Young girls have been going missing from small villages across the country. Cattle are being mutilated and left strung across pathways.Demonic rituals in cleaning cupboards.Witches are abroad.And somewhere an Angelic librarian is baking very bad cakes.Someone needs to find out what's happening and if possible bring everything to a satisfactory conclusion. All in a weeks work for Valentine Orphanet, all 13 days of it.

Manifest Destiny was the belief that the United States was meant to reach from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The story of how it was achieved is full of excitement, which readers discover as they explore this pivotal period in American history. Important social studies curriculum topics, including immigration and westward expansion, are presented in an engaging way. Historical images allow readers to place themselves on a wagon train or a railroad. Primary sources are included throughout the text to help readers gain experience relating those sources of information to what they know about history.

Are zoos ethical? There is not one right answer to this challenging question. Readers discover the different arguments that can be made in favor of and against zoos. These different points of view are presented with relevant facts to support them, encouraging readers to understand the different sides of the debate surrounding zoos. Clear main text, eye-catching fact boxes, and detailed graphic organizers help readers make their own informed opinion. Full-color photographs are included to enhance a reading experience that sharpens essential critical thinking skills and encourages readers to approach controversial topics with an open mind.

Chronicles of Greenwood: Book Oneby Christopher NokesWhat happens to forgotten but loved stuffed animals? Come on an adventure with Harley, Cee Bear, Plato, Agatha and others to discover if the legend of Greenwood is really true. Could it be that there is a place where all stuffed animals can play and live forever? Or, as rumor has it, perhaps even fly? Join the ragtag community of plush but persevering “people” as they determine to find out for themselves. Journey with them through dangers and doubts, and you, too, may come to believe that loving kindness, once learned, continues on forever.About the Author Christopher Nokes is a recovering architect of twenty years, having achieved his degree in architecture from the University of Toronto in 1978 with a later degree in education, also from U of T. He has taught International Baccalaureate Visual Arts for the last nineteen years. Nothing qualifies Nokes to write a middle grade adventure trilogy more than his powerful visual, literary, historical, philosophical and cultural perspective acquired through a wide-ranging love of reading and study. He is married to art consultant Jane Elizabeth Nokes. Being the proud father of three beautiful sons (in order of appearance) Jeremy Brock, Johnathan Blair, and Jamie Brendan, qualifies him even more as their early love for words, language, narrative, and their loving kindness towards their stuffed animals represented (as it does for all children) positive, first steps towards our first real integration with the society of people, other like-minded children, and the concept of empathy.

The Hardwood Hero is the story of Charlie Nickels who moves across the country along with his family before the start of eighth-grade. While his younger sister adapts easily, Charlie struggles to fit in at his new school. He manages to make a few close friends and hopes that joining the basketball team will make this strange new town feel more like home, but he will soon find out that he's in for a challenging season as he ends up riding the bench more than he'd like and butting heads with the star player. Will Charlie persevere, adjust to his new school and have a rewarding season, or will this whole move be nothing more than an air ball? Read to find out...