Books with author Dr. Mark Phillips

If your vocabulary needs building but you don’t like to read, this book is for you. That’s because people remember the meanings of unfamiliar words only if they learn them in context—by reading. And the fastest and most painless way of putting that idea into practice is by reading just one book that happens to include all the vocabulary words you need to know—for standardized tests such as the SAT or GRE, or for everyday intelligent-sounding conversation. Just as people might use “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog” to easily and conveniently test out the keys of a typewriter or computer (because it contains all 26 letters of the alphabet in a single, short sentence), you can use The Wizard of Oz Vocabulary Builder (a specially rewritten version of L. Frank Baum’s classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz) to easily and conveniently build your vocabulary (because it contains all the words you need to know, 1850 of them, in context, in a single book). Clear definitions and interesting illustrative sentences appear at the bottom of each page.

Daniel always knew he wanted to follow in his father's footsteps and become an astronaut in the Earth Space Alliance. The trouble was, Daniel was not very patient. He had six more years of school...plus five at university and then, of course, astronaut training. That would take another year or more. More than eleven years of waiting! Daniel wanted to go to space now. So when he finds out that his youngest brother has already been to space, his patience wears out.Matt Phillips brings his unique background as a retired naval officer and former ship captain to science-fiction storytelling with a realistic and exciting flair. With an enthusiastic perspective on driverless school buses, automated kitchens, and space exploration, his stories are perfect for kids who dream about space travel or for anyone who wonders what the world will be like when our children have grandkids of their own.

Originally published as a section of the author’s larger “Conversations in Early American History: 1492-1763,” this Kindle edition, equivalent in length to a physical book of approximately 60 pages, clearly explains, in easy-to-follow question-and-answer format, the key events of American history from Christopher Columbus’s discovery of the New World (1492) to the signing of the treaty that ended the French and Indian War (1763).CONTENTS1. Christopher Columbus2. Jamestown3. The House of Burgesses4. The Pilgrims5. Bacon’s Rebellion6. The Salem Witch Trials7. The Thirteen Colonies8. The French and Indian WarSample passage:How did the French and Indian War start?The French wanted to expand their territory southward from Canada and the Great Lakes. At the same time, the British wanted to expand their territory westward, beyond the Appalachian Mountains. Each country believed it had the right to that land. The French expanded first, and set up a line of forts and trading posts between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River.What did the colonists do?In 1753 the governor of the Virginia colony sent George Washington to one of the French forts—one near where Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is today—to tell the French that they should leave because England really had rights to that land.George Washington? The same one who would become the first American President?Right. But at that time Washington was only twenty-one years old.And Washington simply asked them to leave? There was no fighting?Right. Washington asked them to leave, but the French refused.What happened?When Washington told Virginia’s governor that the French wouldn’t leave, the governor told Washington to go back with a group of soldiers and force the French to leave.About the Author:Mark Phillips has taught at Northwestern University and has worked as an editor in the publishing field for over 35 years. He is the author of 11 books on various subjects, including history, music, grammar, and vocabulary building.

Daniel always knew he wanted to follow in his father's footsteps and become an astronaut captain in the Earth Space Alliance. The trouble was, Daniel was not very patient. He had six more years of school...plus five at whichever university he attended. Then of course, there was astronaut training. That would take at least another year. That came out to more than eleven years of waiting! Daniel wanted to go to space now. And when he finds out that his baby brother has already been to space, his patience wears out.

Originally published as a section of the author’s larger “Conversations in Early American History: 1492-1837,” and equivalent in length to a physical book of approximately 36 pages, this Kindle edition, in easy-to-follow question-and-answer format, clearly describes the Presidency of Thomas Jefferson.Sample passage:Did Jefferson want to send explorers west for the same reason the European countries sent explorers to the New World during the Age of Exploration—to find gold?No. Jefferson had several reasons for wanting to send explorers west. First, Jefferson was an amateur scientist; in fact, he once stated, “Science is my passion, politics my duty.” He was curious about the animals, plants, and minerals that might be found between the Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean.I didn’t know that Jefferson was a scientist.As a matter of fact, during the week in 1797 when he was inaugurated as Vice President of the United States, Jefferson presented a formal research paper on fossils to his fellow scientists. And Jefferson was interested in the scientific side of farming. Using principles of physics discovered by Sir Isaac Newton, he redesigned the plow. Also, Jefferson’s interest in meteorology (the study of weather) and medicine led him to produce or improve devices in those fields.What other reasons did Jefferson have for sending explorers west?Jefferson wanted to extend America’s commerce; that is, he wanted to see if goods could be easily transported along an all-water route (or a passable land and water route) between the Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean. Also, Jefferson wanted to establish friendly relations with Native American tribes of the West.Who did Jefferson send on the expedition?Jefferson chose former army captain Meriwether Lewis—who was then serving as Jefferson’s personal secretary—to lead the expedition. Then Lewis chose William Clark, another former army officer, to co-lead the group. Lewis and Clark assembled a team of about 45 men.About the Author:Mark Phillips has taught at Northwestern University and has worked as an editor in the publishing field for over 35 years. He is the author of 11 books on various subjects, including history, music, grammar, and vocabulary building.

Chemistry becomes a lot simpler once you look at it through a Christian worldview. Whether you’re studying chemistry for the first time or just brushing up on introductory principles, this textbook will show you how God’s divine elements work. You’ll learn about: • quarks, protons, neutrons, and electrons • basics of the periodic table • electron configurations • ionic and covalent chemical bonds • chemical equations and how to balance them • gas laws, polarity, stoichiometry, equilibrium This is the only basic chemistry text that brings together the essentials of first-year chemistry with Christian theology. The Christian chemistry student will explore the way God put the universe together at the most fundamental level. Aimed at secondary schools and introductory college level courses, this text offers a look at chemistry in the context of biblical principles. Engaging in the study of chemistry through this lens, you will discover how chemistry reflects the character of God.

Stella Radney, longtime lounge singer, still has a bullet lodged in her hip from the night when a rain of gunshots killed her husband. That was twenty years ago and it’s a surprise when the unsolved murder is reopened after the district attorney discovers new evidence. Royal Atkins is a convicted killer who just got out of prison on a legal technicality. At first, he’s thinking he’ll play it straight. Doesn’t take long before that plan turns to smoke—was it ever really an option? When Stella and Royal meet one night, they’re drawn to each other. But Royal has a secret. How long before Stella discovers that the man she’s falling for isn’t who he seems? A noir of gripping suspense and violence, Know Me from Smoke is a journey into the shadowy terrain of murder, lost love, and the heart’s lust for vengeance.Praise for Know Me From Smoke: "Two great characters here in Stella and Royal. Couple that with a psychotic villain and a grudge-bearing cop, and you're gonna be hooked til the end. Happy endings? Well, maybe..." - Paul Heatley, author of The Runner, FatBoy, and An Eye for an Eye“A beautifully written, brutal & brilliant slice of hardboiled crime fiction. A Knockout.” – Paul D. Brazill, author of Last Years’s Man and A Case Of Noir.

Chemistry becomes a lot simpler once you look at it through a Christian worldview. Whether you're studying chemistry for the first time or just brushing up on introductory principles, this textbook will show you how God's divine elements work. You'll learn about: quarks, protons, neutrons, and electrons basics of the periodic table electron configurations ionic and covalent chemical bonds chemical equations and how to balance them gas laws, polarity, stoichiometry, equilibrium This is the only basic chemistry text that brings together the essentials of first-year chemistry with Christian theology. The Christian chemistry student will explore the way God put the universe together at the most fundamental level. Aimed at secondary schools and introductory college level courses, this text offers a look at chemistry in the context of biblical principles. Engaging in the study of chemistry through this lens, you will discover how chemistry reflects the character of God.