Books with author Francis B.

In which Clarence Esmond places himself in the hands of the Bright-eyed Goddess of Adventure, and entrusted by that Deity to the care of a Butcher's Boy In which the Steamer St. Paul and a tramp lend their aid to the Bright-eyed Goddess In which Clarence and his companion, the Butcher's Boy, discourse, according to their respective lights, on poetry and other subjects, ending with a swim that was never taken and the singing of Ta-ra-ra-boom-de-ay for the last time In which Clarence Esmond, alone and deserted, tries to pray; and his parents defer their trip to the Coast In which Ben, the gypsy, associates himself with the Bright-eyed Goddess in carrying out her will upon Master Clarence Esmond, and that young gentleman finds himself a captive In which Clarence meets Dora, learns much of his gypsy companion, fights Ezra, and is sung to slumber In which the strange tale of Dora, another victim of the Bright-eyed Goddess, is told to Clarence In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete, with compound interest In which Clarence engages in a swimming race, and to the consternation of Dora disappears in the waters of the Mississippi In which John Rieler, of Campion College, greatly daring, goes swimming alone, finds a companion, and acts in such a manner as to bring to Campion College the strangest, oddest boy visitor that ever entered its portals In which Clarence relieves the reader of all possible doubts concerning his ability as a trencherman, and the Reverend Rector of Campion reads disastrous news In which Clarence as the guest of Campion College makes an ineffectual effort to bow out the Bright-eyed Goddess of Adventure

An evil sorceress, a hideous villain they call Lazy Neck, a swarm of Fogworms and a terrifying army of Skullion.Just a few of the weird and wonderful characters Horatio Hobbs will meet on his latest adventure.From the cold barren Gravenshire moors to the perilous gloom of Shadowmere forest – the young adventurer is once again on the trail of his father.With the aid of friends both old and new, Horatio must first retrieve a small silver coffin containing the fabled finger-wand known as, “The Bone of Contention.”Only one person knew of its whereabouts. That was until now…The second book in the Horatio Hobbs series.

A journey about friendship and love.A young girl, Julia, and her friend, Alphonse, a St. Bernard dog, embark on a fateful day without a care in the world. As their quest for a magical creature takes them far from the safety of home they discover that no matter what obstacles they face, nothing can overcome the strength of a good heart.… seen with the eyes of a child, an adventure that holds onto the simplest of truths.“…an enthralling fable that everyone should read.”Line Langebek Knudsen

Desperate to escape her abusive marriage, Lilly Crawford files for divorce, then slips away from her small east Texas hometown with little more than the clothes on her back. She points her twelve-year-old car east, hoping to find a new beginning. When her car breaks down in Louisiana, Lilly finds unexpected employment as the caregiver for a wealthy neurosurgeon named Adam Wakefield, who lost his sight in a recent carjacking. At first, this handsome, brooding man reminds her too much of the angry husband she left behind and she reminds him of how far he has fallen from the self-assured man he once was. But as the two spend long days together, an unexpected bond develops---one that will be deeply tested. For Lilly must confront her violent husband before she can ever hope to move on and truly discover a second chance at life and love.This stunning story is gripping and unforgettable tale told with Francis Ray's trademark emotion and passion.

New Atlantis is an incomplete utopian novel by Sir Francis Bacon, published in 1627. In this work, Bacon portrayed a vision of the future of human discovery and knowledge, expressing his aspirations and ideals for humankind. The novel depicts the creation of a utopian land where "generosity and enlightenment, dignity and splendor, piety and public spirit" are the commonly held qualities of the inhabitants of the mythical Bensalem. The plan and organization of his ideal college, Salomon's House (or Solomon's House), envisioned the modern research university in both applied and pure sciences.

"An old man once told me that if you sneezed five times in a row on a rainy day in May something strange would happen. I never really believed him, but his words remained tucked away somewhere in my memory for years.”When Garreth's mother receives a sinister and mysterious letter Garreth Williams, Busi Masimango and Anthea Poulos, the three young BAG-PI investigators, embark on their second case. This time it's personal. Once again the five sneeze theory leads them on an unexpected adventure.

Mrs. Vernon, a beautiful young woman, in half-mourning, was strolling with her only child and the girl, an acquaintance made on the train, along the sands. They were all transients, presently to take a train north.Bobby Vernon was a highly interesting child to look at. Rather small for his age, he was lithe and shapely. His complexion was delicately fair, his chestnut hair rather long. All these things were enough to attract attention; but above and beyond these were the features. Blue eyes, cupid mouth, a sensitive upper lip, an eloquent, chubby little nose—all had this in common that they were expressive of his every passing thought and emotion. He had a face, in a word, at once speaking and engaging.

The third collection of the innovative and laugh-out-loud comic strip, SUBURBAN FAIRY TALES, continues to immerse readers in the teenage adventures of their favorite fairy tale icons. I'VE GOT A FROG PRINCE IN MY THROAT! introduces new characters to the SUBURBAN FAIRY TALES cast. Brace yourself and get ready to laugh as you meet Bo-Peep, Ugly Duckling, and even another Prince Charming! With its amazing combination of characters we’ve known since childhood, coupled with modern-day suburban stories and gags, I'VE GOT A FROG PRINCE IN MY THROAT! is an unpredictable side-splitting ride for readers of all ages! As an exclusive bonus, this book features previously unpublished comic strips that helped to inspire SUBURBAN FAIRY TALES.