Books with author Clark Chamberlain

“As a child I watched these fits of temper and believed that was what a man did…But when Dad’s dark side turned on Mum I knew that should never happen . . .” This is a story of a man who grew up in provincial New Zealand, in a poor home, with family addiction threatening to seal his fate.In this sweeping memoir, M.O. Chamberlain tracks the consequences of the wild, unpredictable nature of family life with a problem drinker. He lays bare those unexamined scripts that drive people to repeat the same addictive cycle, even when they have vowed it will never happen to them.This is a story of tragedy and triumph, love and loss, struggle and success. It takes place across numerous continents and relates adventures such as sailing the Atlantic and hitch-hiking around the Americas while revealing insights into New Zealand’s criminal underclass and life in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.With a Father like Mine is a book that stirs the soul and provides inspiration and a ray of hope to all those suffering from family addiction.“Engrossing. Chamberlain writes fluently and has an ear for what is entertaining . . . He knows how to hustle a narrative along. It certainly is a rattling good read”. MATT TURNER“Written in a style that holds the reader through the tragedy of his parents’ lives and the many influences that fashioned his father”. LLOYD EDWARDS

Learn How to Write a Novel by reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone!Learning how to write a novel is hard, but doing so by studying one of the best-selling, most-beloved novels of all time makes it a lot easier.In this book, authors and former college professors Scott King and Clark Chamberlain will teach you how to write a novel using Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone as their study guide and example.Each chapter ends with a collection of take aways. To make everything easier to remember and reference, they are reorganized at the end of the book to serve as the perfect guide for helping you write your novel.Some of the topics covered in this book include:Three Act StructureCharacter ArcsWorld-BuildingCreating ConflictLayering MysteriesCharacter DevelopmentCharacter VoiceAuthor VoiceActive vs. Passive CharactersCrafting DescriptionsDelve into a deep critical analysis of what makes Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone so special and use the techniques uncovered to craft your own story!Neither the authors nor the publishers are affiliated with Rowling, Scholastic, or Bloomsbury. This book is a literary analysis of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and does not imply any recommendation or affiliation with the Harry Potter franchise. It is meant to further scholarship and is not a spin-off, companion volume, sequel or prequel to the Harry Potter series.

Life's not easy, especially when you're invisible. Hank Hudson doesn't stand out in drab Great Depression America. The middle child has always gone unseen and ignored, even before the stock market crashed. When his parents have to move the family cross-country, it's no surprise that they accidentally leave him behind. Seven decades before the invention of cell phones, Hank has to make a choice: stay put and starve or find his family. As he sets off with his best friend Dog on a long journey, he stumbles into a hidden world filled with mystical power, mysterious people, and buried treasure. It turns out, Hank has been turning himself invisible his whole life. He can't wait to tell his family, if he can only outrun a dark force that threatens to take control of his mind and his heart. Hank Hudson is the first book in a series of middle grade fantasy adventure stories. If your middle school student likes colorful characters, action-packed plots, and adventures across the country, then they'll love Clark Chamberlain's thought-provoking Depression-era tale.Buy Hank Hudson to start the must-read series today!

Learn How to Write a Novel by reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone!Learning how to write a novel is hard, but doing so by studying one of the best-selling, most-beloved novels of all time makes it a lot easier.In this book, authors and former college professors Scott King and Clark Chamberlain will teach you how to write a novel using Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone as their study guide and example.Each chapter ends with a collection of take aways. To make everything easier to remember and reference, they are reorganized at the end of the book to serve as the perfect guide for helping you write your novel.Some of the topics covered in this book include:Three Act StructureCharacter ArcsWorld-BuildingCreating ConflictLayering MysteriesCharacter DevelopmentCharacter VoiceAuthor VoiceActive vs. Passive CharactersCrafting DescriptionsDelve into a deep critical analysis of what makes Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone so special and use the techniques uncovered to craft your own story!Neither the authors nor the publishers are affiliated with Rowling, Scholastic, or Bloomsbury. This book is a literary analysis of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and does not imply any recommendation or affiliation with the Harry Potter franchise. It is meant to further scholarship and is not a spin-off, companion volume, sequel or prequel to the Harry Potter series.

If two months ago someone had told Hank Hudson he held the power to turn invisible and store energy from something called ley lines, he'd have said they were crazy. But that was then. He'd learned a few things about this new world: the ley lines, a terrifying force called the Darkness, the power to turn invisible, and the ability to talk with dogs. Set in 1933 Hank Hudson is a fantasy adventure for all ages. Rejoin Hank, Dog, Stin and their band of misfits as they set out to rescue Hank’s captured parents, fight against the brotherhood and the Apep, and finally learn the secret of their power.

Women’s conversations can cover a wide range of topics and may include much in the way of intelligent observations on life’s complexities, entertaining observations, and a sharing of innermost thoughts. While conversation in mixed company can range along the same lines, there are many subjects that women feel more comfortable discussing among themselves in a mutually encouraging and supportive environment. However, getting the ball rolling is often difficult even among women when the topic is personal, controversial, or embarrassing. A Woman's Guide to Talking About Anything to Anyone provides a broad and stimulating range of conversation openers that give women the opportunity to have stimulating and enlightening sessions in ways that lead to expanding the boundaries of knowledge and building lasting relationships. The thought-provoking and insightful starters include such topics as: - family matters, - sex and love, - the business world at all levels - local, national, and international politics - hobbies and interests - health issues - personal and family finances - education Written by an award-winning communications expert, the book also offers a host of speaking tips and techniques to help women of all ages develop and enhance their conversation skills in terms of organizing thoughts and responses, appropriate modes of expression, and developing listening skills.

Women’s conversations can cover a wide range of topics and may include much in the way of intelligent observations on life’s complexities, entertaining observations, and a sharing of innermost thoughts. While conversation in mixed company can range along the same lines, there are many subjects that women feel more comfortable discussing among themselves in a mutually encouraging and supportive environment. However, getting the ball rolling is often difficult even among women when the topic is personal, controversial, or embarrassing. A Woman's Guide to Talking About Anything to Anyone provides a broad and stimulating range of conversation openers that give women the opportunity to have stimulating and enlightening sessions in ways that lead to expanding the boundaries of knowledge and building lasting relationships. The thought-provoking and insightful starters include such topics as: - family matters, - sex and love, - the business world at all levels - local, national, and international politics - hobbies and interests - health issues - personal and family finances - education Written by an award-winning communications expert, the book also offers a host of speaking tips and techniques to help women of all ages develop and enhance their conversation skills in terms of organizing thoughts and responses, appropriate modes of expression, and developing listening skills.

Tola Two Bears, an eleven-year-old boy, born into a post apocalyptic world, has a gift that he does not understand. The tribe that Tola belongs to, the last remaining people on the North American Continent, don’t understand his gift either and so the tribe is afraid of him. His best friend Cindy struggles with the same issues until he saves her life. There are members of the tribe that want him banished, but as he is the son of the tribe’s chief and grandson of the elder chief he is somewhat protected. Tola is the best hope for the survival of the tribe and what remains of the world if the members of the tribe can just come to grips with Tola and his gift. Tola and Cindy find life difficult until they encounter an extrordinary friend. And now they are confronted with an even larger decision. The resulting friendship forces them to make a decision that could change their lives forever.