Books with author Dan Duncan

I was born in Accra, Ghana. At the age of 18, I moved to Canada to pursue an education and a career. The next 10 years were spent wrestling through issues of Faith, Calling, and Identity. This short book is a collection of notes that captured my struggle, and my growth. I share them hoping that they connect with thoughts you may have, as you make your own journey, and free you to ask questions that you have perhaps not dared to ask. There are no answers in these pages, consider them simply as the words of a fellow pilgrim, on his journey through life.

A graphic novel adventure showing that superheroes come in all shapes and sizes! Teenaged Lindsey loves helping out at her grandfather's wildlife sanctuary, assisting with his research and learning all about the animals. It's a peaceful life until evil villain Mace Zagan escapes from prison determined to destroy her grandfather and all of his research. Lindsey would do anything to help her grandfather and so would her sanctuary friends; a sloth, a marine iguana, and a tapir, all of whom are undergoing some very unusual transformations. Will their new abilities be enough to defeat Mace Zagan before he succeeds with his evil plan?In a departure from the typical dark superhero comics, this is a colorful adventure story focussing on friendship and respect for everyone's unique abilities that also acts as an introduction to endangered species and some of the world's environmental challenges. Please note, this is a colorful graphic novel. The viewing experience will be less than ideal on black and white only devices, however, the book is also available in paperback.

Florence Sabin was born in Colorado in 1871. She died in Colorado in 1953. During her lifetime, she was a working scientist and teacher at two leading medical institutions—Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and The Rockefeller Institute.In retirement, she overhauled Colorado’s public health laws. Dr. Sabin never stopped learning, never stopped teaching, and never stopped thinking about improving public health.“I hope my studies may be an encouragement to other women, especially to young women, to devote their lives to the larger interests of the mind.”—Florence SabinNumber Sixteen in the Now You Know Bio series.Ages 10 and up 67 pages; illustrated Paperback Trim: 5.5" by 8.5" Publication date: 2014

Those who read and enjoyed the original three-volume series, THE SEVENTH SWORD, will remember that the original trilogy presents a series of surprising endings, especially in the third volume. In order to avoid spoilers, the author has chosen to skirt some issues central to those volumes in the description for this new, original and additional volume which follows the original series publications by well over a decade. New readers may wish to start with THE RELUCTANT SWORDSMAN, THE SEVENTH SWORD 1; THE COMING OF WISDOM, THE SEVENTH SWORD 2 and THE DESTINY OF THE SWORD, THE SEVENTH SWORD 3, before starting on this brand-new adventure set in the world of THE SEVENTH SWORD. -- The Reluctant General For fifteen years the truce has held. Swordsmen of the Tryst of Casr have kept the peace and extended the rule of law over half the World, but now sorcerers have started killing swordsmen again, and swordsmen traitors are aiding them. Shonsu-who was Wallie Smith before he became a swordsman of the seventh rank and liege lord of the Tryst-must once more gird on the seventh sword of Chioxin, and this time he rides out to fight the war that he hoped would never come. As he leads his army forth, its two most junior members are Vixini, son of Shonsu, and Addis, son of Nnanji, who has an oath of vengeance to fulfill. Their failure or success will determine the fate of the World for the next thousand years.

For fifteen years, the truce has held. Swordsmen of the Tryst of Casr have kept the peace and extended the rule of law over half the world, but now sorcerers have started killing swordsmen again, and swordsmen traitors are aiding them. Shonsu-who was Wallie Smith before he became a swordsman of the seventh rank and liege lord of the Tryst-must once more gird on the seventh sword of Chioxin, and this time he rides out to fight the war that he hoped would never come. As he leads his army forth, its two most junior members are Vixini, son of Shonsu, and Addis, son of Nnanji, who has an oath of vengeance to fulfill. Their failure or success will determine the fate of the world for the next thousand years. Dave Duncan, born in Scotland in 1933, is a Canadian citizen. He received his diploma from Dundee High School and got his college education at the University of Saint Andrews. He moved to Canada in 1955, where he still lives with his wife. He has three grown children and four grandchildren. He spent thirty years as a petroleum geologist. He has had dozens of fantasy and science fiction novels published, among them A Rose-Red City, Magic Casement, and The Reaver Road, as well as a highly praised historical novel, Daughter of Troy, published, for commercial reasons, under the pseudonym Sarah B. Franklin. He also published the Longdirk series of novels, Demon Sword, Demon Knight, and Demon Rider, under the name Ken Hood. In the fall of 2007, Duncan's 2006 novel, Children of Chaos, published by Tor Books, was nominated for both the Prix Aurora Award and the Endeavour Award. In May 2013, Duncan, a 1989 founding member of SFCanada, was honored by election as a lifetime member by his fellow writers, editors, and academics. His website is www.daveduncan.com.

Liz and Toby are having a great evening until their dog, Fred, gets loose and runs directly to Pinewood's most haunted location. They are determined to get Fred back, even if it means going into the creepy, old haunted house. What is it about the place that makes Fred so interested in getting in? Could it be the same thing that Liz and Toby fear will never let them out?About the Liz & Toby Adventure SeriesLiz and Toby are a sister and brother who love exploring the world around them and are always seeking new adventures. Liz is really smart and would do anything to keep her family members, even the furry ones, safe. Toby is very athletic and also passionate about their pets. Could their love of animals be attracting strange things into their lives? Until recently, Liz thought stories about ghosts and vampires were just made up to scare people, but with what she and Toby have seen lately, it might be that those stories are real!Join Liz, Toby, their two moms, Melissa and Kim, their dog, Fred, and their cat, Sam for fun-filled, slightly spooky adventures in their hometown of Pinewood and in all the exciting places to which they travel.

Description For underworld enforcer Richard "Rico" Sanders, it seemed like an ordinary job. Retrieve his gangster boss's priceless pigeon-blood red ruby necklace and teach the double-dealing cheat who stole it a lesson. A job like a hundred before it. But the chase quickly goes sideways and takes Rico from the mean streets of Chicago to sunny Honolulu, where the hardened hit man finds himself in uncharted territory when a couple of innocent bystanders are accidentally embroiled in the crime. As Rico pursues his new targets, the hunter and his prey develop an unlikely respect for one another and Rico is faced with a momentous decision: follow his orders to kill the couple whose courage and character have won his admiration, or refuse and endanger the life of the woman he loves? Reviews "This charming, classically-told crime thriller is a must for noir fans." - 5 Stars, Best Thrillers "Being a hit man wasn't hard for Rico -- provided you played by the rules. Having to deliver a necklace of red rubies for his boss, he has the bad luck to have them taken from him by a small time gambler owing money. The boss didn't like the news, demanding that Rico go after the chiseler. It didn't take much detective work to ferret out that the gambler and his estranged wife had taken off for Honolulu, and that's were Rico went. Fearing getting a bullet, the gambler called the loan shark, telling him he found the necklace and would bring it back. What he really planned was to take off with his wife for parts unknown. Landing in Honolulu, Rico catches up with the gambler and eliminates him, but the necklace is gone. He now has the local cops after him, and not much time to find the necklace. Back in Chicago, following his lead, things don't turn out exactly as expected... Pigeon Blood Red has a dramatic and satisfying conclusion, leaving the reader nodding his head with approval." - 4 Stars, Readers' Favorite "In an adventure of each party attempting to outmaneuver the other, readers are brought along for the journey of lost loves, extramarital affairs, murder, revenge, and greed. In a novel with as much action as love, it is sure to be a story that will fulfill the desires of readers of all ages, genders, and areas of interest. Ed Duncan's novel is one with a variety of characters and a plot line with just as many twists and turns... For a story with such a number of elements involved, the tale that was created was one that was both interesting and worth a read." - 4 Stars, Red City Review About the Author Ed is a graduate of Oberlin College and Northwestern University Law School. He was a partner at a national law firm in Cleveland, Ohio, for many years. He is the original author of a highly regarded legal treatise entitled Ohio Insurance Coverage, for which he provided annual editions from 2008 through 2012. Ed, originally from Gary, Indiana, lives outside Cleveland. He is at work on the second installment in the trilogy that began with Pigeon-Blood Red.

Buying a rental property can seem overwhelming. Often times, people who are interested in getting into this investment field will struggle to figure out exactly what they need to do to begin their journey. While most available resource material will dive into strategy and various aspects of renting, there are few sources that detail what you need to do when you first decide to get started. Common questions that people have are: How much money do you need to get started? What credit score do you need to buy a house? What should you do first? If you are in that boat and you are wondering what you need to do in order to begin buying rental properties, then this book is written for you. This book precisely details actionable steps for navigating all aspects of buying your first rental property.

The Missing Bone is a story about a new dog who is adopted by an old lady who already has a dog and three little mischievous kittens who bully, torment and steal the new dog's bone, causing him to have sleepless days and nights until the older dog in the family helps him solve this problem by turning the tables on the kittens; thus, teaching them a valuable lesson.