Books with author Fran Pickering

The Legend of Robin Hood is reborn in the ashes of the American apocalypse.In the journal of a fallen enemy, Rob "Hood" Huntington finds pieces of himself. In the eyes of the ones he loves, he finds darkness he's never known. All he's ever wanted was peace and to be with his family. Now he's the only one left who can stop a mad ruler from destroying what's left of civilization.My name is Rob Huntington. If this new world has shown me anything, it's that once things are taken from you, they are never coming back.Good thing I never was a fast learner.Rob "Hood" Huntington never wanted this life. When civilization collapses, he quickly realizes he's a naturally gifted marksman. But he doesn't see himself as a killer. When his family is ripped from him amidst a war between two wasteland kings, how long can he hold onto his ideals? And how far down the path of darkness is he willing to go to to save the ones he loves?"I've read a lot of postapoc fiction... and I have to say this is a solid five-star story...I highly recommend this one." -FromTheWastes"This post apocalyptic tale is one of those rare reads where writing skill, imagination and just plain grit combine to make a story worth reading." -Amazon Reviewer"Gripping narrative, vibrant characters and good pacing. I enjoyed every moment of it. . .Characters are memorable for their genuine, human and relatable thoughts and reactions. Simultaneously humorous and bitter, story is certainly worth your time." -Amazon Reviewer"The writing is superb… Pickering has a way making the characters believable and relatable while painting a beautifully clear picture of a violent and not so beautiful world. Hood is well paced, suspenseful and action packed but also has a lot of heart… it deals with the characters internal and external demons making the reader think what you would do in a certain situation." -Amazon ReviewerThe American Rebirth Series#1 Hood #2 Legends #3 American Rebirth American Rebirth Origins#1 Death in the Wastelands Over 2,000,000 pagereads on Kindle Unlimited in the first year of publication!If you enjoyed I Am Legend, The Road, The Walking Dead, or The Last of Us, you won't want to miss HOOD!

Describes the lives and behavior of a variety of animals that live on the ground, fly in the air, and swim in the water, including traditions and myths about the creatures from various cultures, and discusses human interactions with animals, their role in religion and folklore, and mythical creatures such as dragons and mermaids.Discusses various animals, human-animal interactions, folklore, and mythical creatures

Hood's life is gone. Student loans, house parties, video games. . .gone. The world has become a place of pure survival. Lucky for him, he's a natural with a gun in his hand. Learning to live with pulling the trigger is something else entirely.Over two years have passed since the collapse of American civilization. Hidden away in the mid-Atlantic countryside rests the small town of Clearwater, where a group of survivors led by a young marksman called Hood and an ex-cop by the name of Whiskey have found security in obscurity. Raging through the remnants of the northeast, two kings, the Kaiser and the Crusader, fight a bloody war for control of the land.Hood, Whiskey and the Clearwater crew survive by stealing just enough from the Kaiser to keep the town going. But they cannot stay hidden away forever. . .For reasons he doesn't understand, Hood is pulled into a war he wants no part of. A war he cannot stop, a war that puts the lives of those he loves most on the line. Kind-hearted, Idealistic and a goofball at heart, Hood must embrace the stark reality of violence and ruthless survival that defines these new dark ages.If you loved The Last of Us, I Am Legend, or The Road, you won't want to miss HOOD!

With this packet full of facts and fun, get ready to take on the job of nature detective, make new discoveries about the world around you, and help the environment, too. · The Handbook: Open these pages for nifty nature spotting secrets! · Nature Crazy: Make a wild windmill and a batty bat mask, or try one of the other excellent projects, puzzles, and recipes.· Out and About: Spot an animal by its pawprints or a bird by its flight pattern; try pond dipping or guessing the age of tree; and more. · Home Alert: From bugs to mounds of magical mold, nature is right on your doorstep!· Plus: the Bonkers board game, based on animal tracks; pages of stickers, the Nature Eye Spy chart; and fab folding card pocket binoculars.

This book meets the needs of all students following the Cambridge International Examinations syllabus for IGCSE Biology. Updated for the most recent syllabus and the latest scientific developments, it covers all aspects of the syllabus content in an attractive and engaging format for both native and non-native speakers of English. Each book is accompanied by a free CD which provides a wealth of support for students, such as practical investigations, practice exam-questions and revision tips. An accompanying Teacher's Guide and Revision Guide are also available. Fully endorsed by Cambridge International Examinations.