Books with author Dan Powell

NO ONE HAS SATIRIZED New York society quite like Dawn Powell, and in this classic novel she turns her sharp eye and stinging wit on the literary world, and "identifies every sort of publishing type with the patience of a pathologist removing organs for inspection." Frederick Olliver, an obscure historian and writer, is having an affair with the restively married, beautiful, and hugely successful playwright, Lyle Gaynor. Powell sets a see-saw in motion when Olliver is swept up by the tasteless publishing tycoon, Tyson Bricker, and his new book makes its way onto to the bestseller lists just as Lyle's Broadway career is coming apart.

No one has satirized New York society quite like Dawn Powell, and in this classic novel she turns her sharp eye and stinging wit on the literary world, and "identifies every sort of publishing type with the patience of a pathologist removing organs for inspection." Frederick Olliver, an obscure historian and writer, is having an affair with the restively married, beautiful, and hugely successful playwright, Lyle Gaynor. Powell sets a see-saw in motion when Olliver is swept up by the tasteless publishing tycoon, Tyson Bricker, and his new book makes its way onto to the bestseller lists just as Lyle's Broadway career is coming apart."For decades Dawn Powell was always just on the verge of ceasing to be a cult and becoming a major religion." -- Gore Vidal

A long lost rift discovered.A dragon trapped on this side.A world full of danger on the other.No worries... Hadley Morgan's got this.The twelve-year-old's plans for the day did not include stumbling on the trapped dragon. And finding the rift to another world? Definitely not on the agenda. Her new friend needs help, though, and Hadley aims to give it.But when she and her older brother, Brody, head back through the rift to seek aid for the dragon, Hadley quickly realizes her mistake. This new world is in a whole bunch of chaos.They find themselves in the midst of a brutal struggle between the races of this world and Noma Deeve, the ruthless master of dragons. Now, not only are they caught up in the struggle, Hadley and Brody learn that they may actually be an essential part in turning the tide against him.They have to stay alive long enough to make it back to the dragon quickly, though. Who knows what will happen if a pic of the dragon hits the internet.Worlds are starting to spill into one another, and Hadley is caught up in all of it.

William’s life was completely normal, if you consider living in a mansion with 526 rooms as normal. Everything changed after his father went missing. His aunt had lists of rules for him that could wrap around the house. All he wanted was to find his father but looking for him wasn’t allowed. His chance finally came when he was invited to stay with his uncle for a week. There was only one problem. He didn’t know he had an uncle, but that didn’t seem to matter. There are lots of things he didn’t know about until he saw a giant, a ball that freezes things, and a watch that never lets you get lost. For all the things he finds, there is one he wishes he could forget: a deadly puzzle organ. It would have been easy enough to ignore. Only, this puzzle holds something special. If he solves it, he could find his father. At least, that’s what he thinks…

William's life was completely normal, if you consider living in a mansion with 526 rooms as normal. Everything changed after his father went missing. His aunt had lists of rules for him that could wrap around the house. All he wanted was to find his father but looking for him wasn't allowed. His chance finally came when he was invited to stay with his uncle for a week. There was only one problem. He didn't know he had an uncle, but that didn't seem to matter. There are lots of things he didn't know about until he saw a giant, a ball that freezes things, and a watch that never lets you get lost. For all the things he finds, there is one he wishes he could forget: a deadly puzzle organ. It would have been easy enough to ignore. Only, this puzzle holds something special. If he solves it, he could find his father. At least, that's what he thinks...

"The Mystery Boys and Captain Kidd's Message" is a boys’ adventure book from 1931, the second in the Mystery Boys series. It is full of full of daredevil action, narrow escapes, treasure hunting and old fashioned adventure at its best.The book is written by Howard R. Garis, who is responsible for a number of series for young readers under various pen names.

Have you ever lost someone you really loved?Did you wish the news could have been delivered in a softer way?Now imagine you were 7 years old like the star of this short story, Eric Jones.His Dad is his best friend, and the journey they take together from July to Xmas day is an adventure no family should ever have to face. The bond between father and son is immeasurable, and this is put to the test when Eric's dad starts to share his incredible interest in magic with his son, leading to him revealing that he has developed the ultimate disappearing trick.Eric, throughout the next few months, learns some facts about his father's health through a magical and cleverly told tale, instead of the harsh truth that would be too much for any child to take on board, or even to understand. This precious time they spend together in those 6 months turns into something magical and heart-warming. It is a story that will touch many hearts and without doubt strike a chord with most people.The story has it's climaxes and although explores life's realities, does finish with a positive note reminding all who read it that life is short and has to be lived now and with love.A must read for any family member. Forward by Dr Paul McCormac - Clinical Psychologist I've known Damian for as long as I can remember - my memories of Damian go back to burying each other in the biggest sandpit ever in his back garden and exploring the small wooded area behind the back of the house he grew up in. The Jungle, as it was known to all the neighbourhood kids, was a place for imaginations to run wild. I also remember a garden full of chickens and rabbits and camping trips to his family farm. Damian has an unending capacity to see the lighter side of life and I don't think we had a serious conversation for 20 of those 40+ years. Yet he has a capacity to say what needs to be said at the right time and in the right quantity that I've always admired. My Mate Damian the Magician has worked some of this magic of his into his book. My Dad the Magician gently encourages us to think about the inevitable finality of life and to contemplate how we might engage in conversations with those to whom the losses matter the most. I can envisage My Dad being used to initiate those conversations with a necessary gentleness and playfulness without skirting around a confronting issue. In my own work as a Clinical Psychologist I often see the suffering that people of any age can be left with when there is an unexplained loss where there has been no preparation or planning. This book would make an invaluable resource to parents and children to begin those seemingly impossible conversations. Readers of My Dad will be reminded of the priceless value of the relationships we might hope to have with our children. You will be reminded of the importance of making the most of being available to children with whatever time we hope we have to give them. You will also be encouraged to think about the true value of that time poured into those relationships with children in preparing them for their losses and grief. If you are contemplating your own conversations with children about loss and grief or know of someone who is I don’t think you could go far wrong in using or recommending My Dad the Magician as a place to start that journey. Dr Paul McCormac Clinical Psychologist B.Sc. (Hons), D.Clin.Psych., Member of the Australian Psychological Society Member of the Australian College of Clinical Psychologists

Excerpt from The Locusts Have No KingFrederick professed immense gratification at the com pliment, adding that, for his part he always enjoyed being introduced to Ephraim Beckley and considered the Beck ley amnesla in the presence of unknowns nothing short of genius.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

David Powell, through impeccable research and creativity, waves a tapestry of temptation using the bad guys in the Book of Mormon. Political unrest, government corruption, assassinations, bloody wars, moral decay, pride, greed, and unspeakable evil, all are revealed within, showing clearly how the Book of Mormon is indeed a work for us in the latter days. David makes it possible for anyone to understand what is in store for those who decide or allow themselves to be a bad boy (or girl) in these times. Bad Boys of the Book of Mormon is a must for Seminary students and teachers, Institute students and teachers, Sunday School students and teachers, and anyone else who is seeking truth. Choose ye this day whom ye will serve." (Alma 30:8) This book makes clear, with great originality and ingenuity, what happens to those who choose evil. You will find it interesting, informative and intriguing. "

A long lost rift discovered.A dragon trapped on this side.A world full of danger on the other.No worries. Hadley Morgan's got this.The twelve-year-old's plans for the day did not include stumbling on the trapped dragon. And finding the rift to another world? Definitely not on the agenda. Her new friend needs help, though, and Hadley aims to give it.But when she and her older brother, Brody, head back through the rift to seek aid for the dragon, Hadley quickly understands her mistake. This new world is in a whole bunch of chaos.They find themselves in the midst of a brutal struggle between the races of this world and Noma Deeve, the ruthless master of dragons. Now, not only are they caught up in the struggle, Hadley and Brody learn that they may actually be an essential part in turning the tide against him.They have to stay alive long enough to make it back to the dragon quickly though. Who knows what will happen if a pic of the dragon hits the internet.World are starting to spill into one another, and Hadley is caught up in all of it.