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Books with author Colin Thompson

  • The Paper Bag Prince

    Colin Thompson

    Paperback (Dragonfly Books, April 22, 1997)
    At last, Colin Thompson's highly acclaimed tribute to the rejuvenating power of nature is available in paperback! The Paper Bag Prince bicycles each morning to the town dump where he watches nature reclaim the polluted earth. When the dump is closed for good, he decides to make it his home.
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  • The 30-Minute Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook: Quick and Delicious Vegan Pressure Cooker Recipes for Weight Loss

    Connor Thompson

    eBook
    **Make Quick and Delicious Vegan Instant Pot Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less!**Do you want to save more time in the kitchen?Are you the owner of a marvelous Instant Pot?Are you a vegan who wants to incorporate new recipes into your Instant Pot for delicious and healthy food?The increasing popularity of veganism is good news for the planet. As more and more people move over to plant based options it is better for all sorts of reasons. But the time constraints we face in the modern world mean that some are discouraged by changing to a vegan lifestyle.That has all changed with The 30-Minute Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook: Quick and Delicious Vegan Recipes for Weight Loss and Health. Inside this book, you will discover a range of great recipes for busy people and includes:Information on a vegan lifestyleHow to set up and use an Instant PotEssential vegan foods and ingredientsBreakfast and brunch recipesLunch and dinnerSides and appetizersSoups and stew recipesDessertsAnd much more…With each recipe taking just 30 minutes or less to prepare, there is no longer any excuse for making vegan cooking your number one priority and enjoying a full range of delicious food that is friendlier to the planet at the same time.Get a copy of The 30-Minute Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook and enjoy great food in less time!★Get the Paperback and Receive the Kindle eBook for FREE★
  • Pictures of Home

    Colin Thompson

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, April 1, 1993)
    A collection of quotations by children about the meaning of home features whimsical illustrations taken from a series of calendars by artist Colin Thompson.
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  • How to Live Forever

    Colin Thompson

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, April 9, 1996)
    Book lovers of all ages can take an enchanted journey through a labyrinthine fantasy library filled with every book ever written, where the shelves come alive at night, like teeming miniature cities. One night, a young boy who resides in a cookbook stumbles upon a long-lost file card for a book called How to Live Forever and sets off to find the missing volume. Thus begins a journey through mystifying literary mazes in Colin Thompson's tour de force of wit, wisdom, and boundless imagination.
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  • The Big Little Book of Happy Sadness

    Colin Thompson

    Hardcover (Kane/Miller Book Pub, Sept. 1, 2008)
    George lived alone with his grandmother and an empty place where his mother and father should be. One Friday on his way home from school, George visited the animal shelter. There, in the very last cage, was Jeremy, a dog who looked as lost and as lonely as George. When Jeremy goes home to live with George and his grandmother, their whole lives change, and they learn that when it comes to love, it's quality not quantity that counts . . .
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  • The Last Alchemist

    Colin Thompson

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, July 20, 1999)
    Long ago in a kingdom far away, Spinifix, the king's alchemist, labored in the dank cellar of the castle to find the secret of turning base metals into gold. The king had promised to share the wealth with Spinifix if he could produce gold before the Millenium. As the Millenium approached, Spinifix became obsessed with his quest for gold. Meanwhile, his young apprentice tried to open Spinifix's eyes to the richness of their kingdom--fields of golden flowers, goldfish in the rivers, the burnished orange sun--to no avail. The young apprentice knows that true gold--and the happiness it brings--lies within one's heart. With illustrations lush with the intricate detail that has become his trademark, Colin Thompson's fans will delight in searching out the critters and graphic surprises hidden no the pages of this medieval fantasy tale.
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  • The 20-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: Quick and Delicious Mediterranean Recipes for Weight Loss and Health

    Connor Thompson

    eBook
    **Lose Weight the Quick and Tasty Way, with Delicious 20-Minute Mediterranean Recipes**Discover the secrets of the Meditaterranean dietHave you ever wondered why people from Mediterranean countries have reduced rates of heart disease, chronic health problems or obesity?The biggest factor is undoubtedly their diet, which places a greater emphasis on foods that contain lots of omega-3s and healthy fats, such as fish, olive oil, nuts, grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables.Eating such a diet can significantly reduce your risks of heart attacks and strokes, reduces cholesterol, and improves your chances of living for longer.Now, in The 20-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: Quick and Delicious Mediterranean Recipes for Weight Loss and Health, you can recreate the taste of the Mediterranean faster than ever before, and all in the comfort of your own kitchen, with information on:Scientific health benefits of the Mediterranean diet Foods to eat and avoidMeal prep tips and tricksGrocery shopping lists to save timeTips and FAQs about the dietAn easy to follow 14-day meal planLots of tasty recipes for you to tryAnd much more…Of course, it isn’t just the speed of these mouthwateringly delicious recipes that is the great feature of this book…With recipes taking just 20 minutes to make, you also get lots of information on the history of the diet, how it can increase your chances of a longer and healthier life, and a 14-day meal plan to get you started.If you ever thought that the Mediterranean diet could be for you, start now, with The 20-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook!★Get the Paperback and Receive the Kindle eBook for FREE★
  • Floods 8: Better Homes And Gardens

    Colin Thompson

    eBook (Random House Australia, Feb. 1, 2011)
    In Transylvania Waters Mordonna and Nerlin should be King and Queen. But there are some seriously nasty characters standing in their way . . . After years on the run, the Floods are coming home. And just in time too. Since Nerlin and Mordonna fled Transylvania Waters, things there have gone from worse to much worse. King Quatorze has bled the country dry. He's even sold everyone's shoelaces. It's time for a change, time for life with a lot less cabbage and a lot more chocolate. But first the Floods have to get rid of the old king . . .
  • The 30-minute Brain Diet Protocol Cookbook: How to Boost Brain Health, Improve Cognitive Function, and Prevent Alzheimer's and Dementia

    Connor Thompson

    eBook
    **Boost your Brain Health and Memory with the 30-Minute Brain Diet Protocol**Are you worried about your brain deteriorating as you age?Do you already find that your memory isn’t as good as it once was?Did you know that your diet can have a real impact on brain health?Illnesses like Alzheimer’s and dementia are becoming more prevalent and part of the reason is the food we consume. The typical American diet, in particular, has a lot to answer for when it comes to the health of our brains. But you can change that.Inside The 30-Minute Brain Diet Protocol: How to Boost Brain Health, Improve Cognitive Function and Prevent Alzheimer’s and Dementia, you will find useful tips and advice in chapters that include:The American diet and how it affects mental healthThe functions of the brain and how it worksAn overview of Cognitive Decline, Alzheimer’s and DementiaHow the right nutrition improves brain healthThe best exercises for your brainA range of delicious recipes and snacksMeal plans and grocery listsUsing supplements to improve brain healthAnd more…If you would like to improve your brain’s health, your memory, and cognitive function then The 30-Minute Brain Diet Protocol is the best place to start.Crammed with sumptuous recipes ideas which can be prepared in 30 minutes or less, it is the book that will help improve your mental health.Get a copy now and see what difference it could make to you!★Get the Paperback and Receive the Kindle eBook for FREE★
  • Floods 7: Top Gear

    Colin Thompson

    eBook (Random House Australia, Feb. 1, 2011)
    With their worst enemy on their trail, the Floods family are on the run and in disguise in the seventh book of this hilarious bestselling series. While the Floods were on holiday with their human friends the Hulberts, the Hearse Whisperer totally destroyed their home back in Acacia Avenue. So now they're on the run again . . . To avoid detection they are, like, totally heavily disguised, man. Yeah, man, it's far out, the Floods have become hippies! Will they end up living a life of love and peace and singing folk songs about rainbows and sunsets? Will they wear flowers in their hair and wear soya-bean sandals? Yeah, right.
  • Floods 2: Playschool

    Colin Thompson

    eBook (Random House Australia, Nov. 1, 2010)
    The second book in Colin Thompson’s brilliantly funny series about a family of witches and wizards who might be living in your town. Look through the cobwebbed, murky arched window in deepest Patagonia, and this is what you might see... Every day five of the Flood children travel halfway round the world to Quicklime College, the ultimate school for witches and wizards. There's no time for silly games flying around on broomsticks. Sports day is coming up, and before you even wonder how four-legged Satanella copes with the three-legged race, here's a secret for you. Orkward Warlock, the vilest child in the school, and his sidekick, The Toad, hate the big happy Floods family. And they're plotting to kill the Floods - on sports day.
  • Floods 6: The Great Outdoors

    Colin Thompson

    eBook (Random House Australia, Feb. 1, 2011)
    The Flood family go on holiday to the seaside! It isn't just humans who need time off. Wizards do too - and after all the wild adventures the Floods have been through, two weeks at the seaside is exactly what they need. Of course, where the Floods go, trouble is sure to follow. Will Betty use magic to cheat in the sandcastle competition? Why is Winchflat stuck in the sand with the tide coming in? Will Mordonna take revenge when she sees animals being mistreated in the circus? One thing's for sure. The sleepy town of Port Folio will never be the same . . .