Books with author Dean Miller

Crime Writers Association John Creasey Dagger Award winner An ECONOMIST TOP FICTION TITLE OF THE YEARA FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEARA GUARDIAN BEST CRIME AND THRILLER OF THE YEARA KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR“A soulful, humane, and sparklingly funny novel. Spend some time with Sheldon and company in the Scandinavian wilderness and you just might make peace with your god, your ghosts, and yourself.” — Gary Shteyngart, author of Super Sad True Love StorySheldon Horowitz—widowed, impatient, impertinent—has grudgingly agreed to leave New York and move in with his granddaughter, Rhea, and her new husband, Lars, in Norway—a country of blue and ice with one thousand Jews, not one of them a former Marine sniper in the Korean War turned watch repairman. Not until now, anyway.Home alone one morning, Sheldon witnesses a dispute between the woman who lives upstairs and an aggressive stranger. When events turn dire, Sheldon seizes and shields the neighbor’s young son from the violence, and they flee the scene. As Sheldon and the boy look for a safe haven in an alien world, past and present weave together, forcing them ever forward to a wrenching moment of truth.“This is one of the best books of the season, of any genre.” — Buffalo News“Miller joins the ranks of Stieg Larsson, Henning Mankell, and Jo Nesbø, the holy trinity of Scandinavian crime novelists.” — Booklist (starred review)AN INDIE NEXT SELECTION

The Bible in Black Coloring Book provides children and adults an opportunity to engage biblical characters and concepts through a Black and Brown perspective. From A to Z, readers can color each page using all of their creativity. The Bible in Black Coloring Book serves as an excellent resource for teaching the Bible and discussing the heritage and history of Black and Brown people.

Self Confidence for TeensHow to Improve Self Confidence in TeenagersConfidence is an integral aspect in the growth and development of teenagers. Teen self-esteem attains its peak at the age of around 15 to 16 years. Depending on how the parents, guardians and the community as a whole handle the teenagers at this point, their confidence level may either plummet or rise. Self-esteem is generally related to how we perceive and feel about ourselves in terms of our abilities and attributes. Contrary to the beliefs of many people, teen confidence is deeply rooted and taps into the pre-teen years. A child who was mistreated and exposed to physical abuse at an early age may easily develop a low self-esteem all throughout his teenage years. At the pre-teen level, the barometer for self-worth focuses on physical attributes. This is why it is common to find a child who is short, yellow skinned or fat, having low self-esteem.The earlier the teenagers are taught on how to believe in themselves and seek for ways of self-improvement, the better their foundation will be in terms of self-confidence. The parents and the society at large should have a way of managing their expectations concerning the teenagers so that they do not demand too much from them.Teenagers should also be trained on how to make great first impressions as this will help them boost their confidence and make them productive in their future lives. Negative attitudes have been singled out as one of the most poisonous tendencies that can easily way down teenagers making them dull and less cheerful. The doctrine of positivity should be nurtured in them right from a tender age so as to give them a positive outlook on life. In order to come up with a comprehensive teenage self-esteem management roadmap, the parents and guardians should first of all identify the low self-esteem cases. This will enable them to chart forward on how to build their confidence levels.Here is a preview of what you will learn...What is Self ConfidenceHow a Confident Teen ActsIdentifying Low Self-EsteemWays to Build Confidence in TeensGet Rid of Negative Attitude & Self Doubt>>>And much, much more

Joshua Carter knows how to survive in a war zone. That's what he's been doing most of his life. Yet nothing's come close to the terror of 1863. Even if he lives to see his fourteenth birthday, just two weeks away, there won't be much to celebrate. In less than twenty-four hours, the Carters will be homeless. They’ll be out on hot, dangerous, dusty roads with 20,000 other Americans, most of them children, with the approval of the President of the United States. Guess somebody had to do something after William Quantrill tore through Lawrence, Kansas, two weeks ago, on the morning of August 21, leaving 250 children fatherless! The Union calls it "Order No. 11." Grandpa Carter says it reminds him of a teacher giving detention to every kid in the classroom because a few scoundrels are messing up. To make matters worse, the family’s not seen Cyrus Carter since he dashed over to Lawrence to check on his sister right after the massacre. Since Pa's not likely to be located by tomorrow morning when the family strikes out in search of a new home, Joshua's got some big assignments. At fourteen, as the oldest of five children, he'll need all the courage he can muster. Even before getting on the road, their route gets changed when devastating news arrives. Yet hours later, despite his overwhelming grief, the boy manages to find hope, like buried treasure, in the ground beneath his feet. On the second day out, after several hair-raising incidents, the family's misfortunes are eased again when an old friend of Joshua’s steps in to help the weary travelers get to eastern Iowa the fastest way possible. Despite the luxuries they enjoy on their journey, danger and adventures flow as swiftly as the rivers that separate them from their destination. Along the way, the entire family has an opportunity to learn much from the people they encounter, all who seem to have information and opinions about the current controversies dividing the nation. Finally, they settle down in a much safer place, living for peace in a town filled with abolitionists, even as the unpredictable war rages on. Bolstered by new-found friends, Joshua discovers within himself endless possibilities. As the war draws to a close, the mystery of Pa’s disappearance is solved. Now, the young man’s got a new challenge on his hands, one he can’t wait to take on. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this book, you get much more than the story! An educational, activity-filled website awaits students and teachers alike. Extensive, FREE, chapter-by-chapter lesson plans and study guides are available upon request. Instructions for obtaining these are on the back page of the book, as well as on the website: http://justfollowingorders.takecourage.orgA companion book—same story, same cover, slightly condensed, larger print, written especially for students on a 5th-grade reading level, is also available under the title “Mighty Tall Orders.” This makes it possible for students on two different reading levels to easily study the same story simultaneously.

The fast-paced world of professional auto racing is fun and fiercely competitive. Those at the top worked long and hard to get there, perfecting their turns, tuning their cars just right, and finding lucrative sponsorships so they can enter the best races. Readers find out how many pro auto racers start out on the track through detailed main content and additional informative sidebars. Full-color photographs put readers in the drivers seat, fulfilling their wish for knowledge on how to be a pro racer and satisfying their need for speed.

Come on a tour of the coldest, iciest, and driest continent on Earth! In The Changing Climate of Antarctica, discover what makes this continent unique. Find out about its geography, wildlife, people, weather, and natural resources. Explore the environmental issues affecting Antarctica in the twenty-first century and the steps being taken to ensure a better tomorrow for this continent.

No country grows or changes in isolation, and the history of the United States demonstrates the interdependence of countries around the world. The United States' Role in the World explores how government policy and military intervention have influenced daily life, economics, culture, and more. The book analyzes major conflicts and policy changes from the earliest days of America until present day, including the American Revolution, World War I, World War II, the Cold War, and the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. In doing so, The United States' Role in the World stimulates critical thinking about how foreign and domestic policy can change the trajectory of the nation.