Books with author F. R Robinson

The story of California can be told in terms of its land. Better still, it can be told in terms of men and women claiming the land. These men and women form a procession that begins in prehistory and comes down to the present moment. Heading the procession are Indians, stemming out of a mysterious past, speaking a babel of tongues, and laying claims to certain hunting, fishing, and acorn-gathering areas-possessory claims doomed to fade quickly before conquering white races. Following the brown-skinned Indians are Spanish speaking soldiers, settlers, and missionaries who, in 1769, began coming up through Lower California and taking over the fertile coast valleys and the harbors of California. Their laws were the Laws of the Indies controlling Spanish colonization and governing ownership of land. Missions, presidios, pueblos, and ranchos were born in the period of these people.

[Rating: PG-13] From the author of the award-winning novels, The Indian Fighter and The Cow Hunters (Florida Historical Society, Patrick D. Smith Award), this is the First novel in the "Tropical Frontier" series. NOTE: This volume INCLUDES "The Wreckers," the separate and stand-alone novel formatted especially for young readers.The Southern Frontier: A road-less, watery wilderness, uninviting and intimidating to all but the most stouthearted and adventurous. As great cities were springing up in places with names such as St. Louis, Denver, and San Francisco, the lower peninsula of Florida endured. Here, the panther, the alligator, and the bald eagle remained safe from the restless, meddlesome hands of civilization, continuing as they had for eons past.Renegade Indians, pirates, hurricanes, and man-eating animals – not to mention poisonous snakes and bloodthirsty hordes of mosquitoes – reigned supreme. It took a certain kind of person to boldly venture into such an inhospitable environment where a man had only himself and his family upon which to depend. It took men and women with not only vision, but backbone and grit, people like the MacLeods, Dawsons, and Hackensaws, true pioneers who confronted whatever came their way, together, as a family.From shipwrecks, to Indian uprisings, to buried treasure; blockade runners, to murderous beach tramps, and the sad, lonely life of the solitary beachcomber, Tales of Old Florida takes the reader back to a singular time and place that will never be seen again. Above all, Tales of Old Florida is an epic saga of survival and prosperity, love and love lost, and most importantly, the power of the human spirit to prevail.

At eighteen years old, Beatrix Oliver has had to learn many painful truths.Happiness can be ripped away in a single heartbeat, leaving cold, lonely emptiness behind.Even the fiercest, most agonising love can’t keep people with you if they decide not to stay.And not even the butterfly kisses she was always told could heal anything can take away the pain of being left behind.Starting at university is the chance she’s craved to break away from the town where she’s been an object of pity for so long. Moving to Manchester is about fun, friendship and learning. She has no intention of falling in love. In fact, nothing could be further from her mind. Love has only ever meant loss before, so why should now be any different?And then an unexpected face from the past turns up, blurring the black and white lines she’s always drawn for herself into confusing shades of grey, and she’s forced to face up to the fact that you don’t always get a choice when it comes to giving your heart away.*** WARNING ***Contains scenes and themes that some readers may find upsetting.

Goldilocks didn't run away. Dov Baer forced her over the Wall to protect her and now she's returning with an army to rescue him.Unsure if anyone survived the brutal attack inside the Society, Auluria is forced to work with her former handler, Shadoe, to raise an army and stop the government from murdering everyone she cares about inside the Society. She's willing to do whatever it takes to get Dov Baer back, but the far side of the Wall holds as many dangers as the Society does.Auluria's plans could fall apart at any moment, and she risks betrayal with ever new conspirator she takes on. Her allegiances are shifting—but so are everyone's as the battle lines are drawn.Perfect for fans of The Lunar Chronicles, Divergent, The Hunger Games, and The Selection Series.

If the only way to save everything you’ve gained was to sacrifice yourself, would you be able to do it?Jade is the only one who knows the Commander has one last trick up his sleeve and now she has to make a deal with the devil to protect the people she loves. Distancing herself from Roan, her father, and friends isn’t easy, but if it means they get to live, she’ll do whatever it takes.Roan is blissfully unaware that anything is wrong as he takes over as Commander now that his father has been defeated, but as he works to better the country, he starts to discover something isn’t right. Teaming up with Lucas and the rest of the people that love Jade, he’s ready to fight for her life and turn his back on his family to do it.With an out-of-control villain trying to enact his final endgame move, it’s a devastating fight to see who will survive.One will be lost. One will be found. In the midst of heartbreak, only one will survive.The first book in the Jaded Duology has been called the “YA Dystopian Mr. and Mrs. Smith” by authors and is perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent, and The Selection.Warning: The emotional roller coaster in this book has caused fans to create actual emotional support groups after reading this dangerously exciting book.

Open the door to your retro computing adventure! The Commodore 64 is alive and well in a thriving community of enthusiasts. Updated for 2017 with additional content, the third edition of this book is your gateway to understanding and enjoying the C64 scene today whether it be through emulation or original hardware. With tutorials, reviews, personal stories, interviews, and links galore, the wide world of the C64 is at your fingertips!Have you ever wanted to know more about the Commodore 64 and how you can enjoy the thousands of programs developed for it, or perhaps create your own? Whether you are a newcomer to the still active Commodore scene, or someone who owned a C64 back in the 80s or 90s who would simply like to play an old game once again, this book will set you on the right path.Squarely targeted at the C64 novice, but with plenty for veterans as well, A C64 Walkabout discusses the old and the new, with reviews of great old games and information on new products still being developed for the C64 and VIC-20 home computers of the 1980s.

Grand Prize Winner Great Southeast Book FestivalWinner Best Fiction Great Southeast Book FestivalFinalist Next Generation Indie Book AwardsFinalist Readers' Favorite Awards - Southern FictionHollywood Book Festival Runner Up Best FictionDespite his material success and outward appearance of happiness, James Conrad feels empty inside. He is spending his 50th birthday alone in South Florida when he decides to take a drive along Alligator Alley into the depths of the Everglades. Searching for childhood memories of his great uncle—a man who left his family behind to live on a Seminole Indian reservation—James discovers his small town definition of success may all be a ruse. When given the chance to make a real change, James Conrad must make the hardest decision of his life.Alligator Alley is the story of one man's struggle with his own destiny, but it could be the story of anyone facing change in his or her life. As Robinson states with simple eloquence, “This book asks a very basic question—if you could change, would you?”

"All these many years down the road, Lou Gehrig's reputation still holds up as does Ray Robinson's elegant biography." –Bob CostasLou Gehrig will go down in history as one of the best ballplayers of all time; he was elected to the Hall of Fame and played in a record-setting 2,130 consecutive games. ALS known today as "Lou Gehrig's Disease" robbed him of his physical skills at a relatively young age, and he died in 1941. Ray Robinson re-creates the life of this legendary ballplayer and also provides an insightful look at baseball, including all the great players of that era: Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, and more.

Author Ric Robinson presents his first book on Siberian Huskies. This is an educational book with awesome color photographs of Siberian Huskies and interesting facts on these beautiful and unique dogs. If your child likes dogs, then they are sure to be stimulated and enjoy learning about Siberian Huskies..With Kindle ebooks, your child can begin reading and learning as soon as the book is downloaded.Note: This book has been designed for middle school aged children who can read the book for themselves. Alternatively, parents can read the book and share the incredible pictures to their younger children.It was a great fun to write this book. I hope that you and your children will have fun reading it as much did writing it.Some of the points covered in this book include:What is a Siberian Husky?What does a Siberian Husky look like?Are Sibes, Sled Dogs, or Snow Dogs the same as Siberian Huskies?What are common Siberian Husky behaviors?What kind of care and training do Siberian Huskies need?I am sure your child will enjoy the colorful pictures and the interesting information on these amazing dogs. Please let me know your thoughts on the book by leaving a review after you read it.Thanks so much. I hope you enjoy reading and expanding your knowledge.