Books with author Francis B.

In 1971 on a hot, humid and starlit evening in August David, a tired policeman, responded to reports of an illegal party at Stonehenge. As he drove along the winding roads of Wiltshire a strange darkness fell across the sky that made him shiver in the heat. Meanwhile, a local farmer out tending his pigs could hear hippies partying among the stones of the ancient monument. With no warning, lightning began to illuminate the sky and ferociously bombard the stone circle. Thunder rolled across the plains and hot rain pelted the ground. As David reached Stonehenge the storm began to subside and the farmer emerged from a pig ark he’d been sheltering in. Both were extremely concerned for the hippies’ safety. They ran to check on them. As the newspapers of the day reported all they found were the charred remains of tents and burning tent pegs. Their disappearances were never solved. The mystery is now only a small footnote lost on the internet. Through various times in Earths long history, humankind has been aware of connections to other realms, worlds beyond Earth. Collectively these realms were known as DiPacha. Their stories and legends pepper our histories and cultures giving glimpses of a knowledge once central to all we knew. Gathering clues from ancient lore, civilisations and world faiths these accounts and threads of the lost realms are pulled together in the Connected Series. This is no conspiracy, the Earth, our home, is only one among many worlds. Disconnected in the first book introducing the realms of DiPacha.

Ten years after the Hispaniola sailed away from Treasure Island with her cargo of gold, Jim Hawkins, now a young man, is landlord of the Admiral Benbow. Into his comfortable, uneventful life comes a mysterious young woman with a child, urgently seeking his help and Jim finds himself once more on the Hispaniola , sailing back to the 'accursed island' he swore never to set foot on again. Violence, murder, and the quest for treasure make for a cliffhanging adventure revolving round the enigmatic figure of Grace Richardson.In this gripping, powerful sequel to one of the best-loved books of all time, Francis Bryan reintroduces all our favourite characters: Squire Trelawney, Dr Livesey, Ben Gunn and best of all Long John Silver, who is lured from retirement to climb the heights of Spy-Glass Hill with Jim. With the spare, vivid language and the same swashbuckling pace as Robert Louis Stevenson, he tells the story in Jim Hawkins' own words. The book is a tour de force that will appeal to all those whohave read and loved Treasure Island.

Ten years after the Hispaniola sailed away from Treasure Island with her cargo of gold, Jim Hawkins, now a young man, is landlord of the Admiral Benbow. Into his comfortable, uneventful life comes a mysterious young woman with a child, urgently seeking his help - and Jim finds himself once more on the Hispaniola , sailing back to the 'accursed island' he swore never to set foot on again. Violence, murder, and the quest for treasure make for a cliffhanging adventure revolving round the enigmatic figure of Grace Richardson. In this gripping, powerful sequel to one of the best-loved books of all time, Francis Bryan reintroduces all our favourite characters: Squire Trelawney, Dr Livesey, Ben Gunn and best of all Long John Silver, who is lured from retirement to climb the heights of Spy-Glass Hill with Jim. With the spare, vivid language and the same swashbuckling pace as Robert Louis Stevenson, he tells the story in Jim Hawkins' own words. The book is a tour de force that will appeal to all those who have read and loved Treasure Island.

When high school freshman Lindy O'Brian sees a go-kart in action she dreams of building her own machine. Only a few minor details stand in her way -- she's broke, most of her friends think she's nuts, and enemies she didn't even know existed are out to get her. The technical hurdles are nothing compared to the crime she and her friend Burt must solve on their way to building… "A Kart for Lindy"

The New Atlantis is a utopian novel written by Francis Bacon in 1626. Bacon depicts in his novel a mythical land, Bensalem, to which he sailed, that was located somewhere off the western coast of the continent of America. He recounts the description by one of its wise men, of its system of experimentation, and of its method of recognition for inventions and inventors. In Bensalem, marriage and family are the basis of society and family ties are celebrated in state-sponsored holidays...

Thirteen-year-old Emaline is running an errand for her Mom when she is suddenly grabbed and forced into a brutal headlock. Her fear turns to horrified amazement as she sees one of her assailants conjure a glowing fireball in thin air. This chance encounter introduces Emaline to a world she had never known: one of spectacular feats and a centuries-old battle between good and evil that she is suddenly thrust into. When the evil obeah kidnap Emaline and hold her hostage, the Christ-following magi rally to mount a rescue. Throughout it all, Emaline finds herself pursued by the God who saw these events before she was even born. Emaline’s Gift is a Christian urban fantasy novel for young adults. It’s full of action, adventure, supernatural battles and the timeless truth of Scripture. Fans of the Harry Potter and Percy Jackson series may find a lot to like here, but all the excitement is strengthened by an exploration of God’s will and the importance of building a strong relationship with Him. Recommended for readers 12 and up (but the author’s 7-year-old daughter is a huge fan as well!).

These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; This title explores whether childhood has worsened over time. The title delves into behavior in school, bullying, and feelings of entitlement, among other aspects.; Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.