Books with author G. 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.

There is no greater gift you can give your child, than to teach them the importance of their self-image. A successful self-image is the foundation for a successful life. A life filled with purpose, meaning, and happiness.In the game of life, success begins within. Unless your child sees themselves as being successful in their chosen endeavor, they will struggle even to realize moderate results.As human beings, everything we do in life is governed by our self-image (i.e. how we see ourselves). The Magic Of Being will teach your child the importance of their self-image, in a fun, entertaining way. They'll remember the message of the simple rhyming story, and be able to easily put the ideas into practice on a daily basis. These are the same principles the author presents in his book, Just Be It!: The Secret To Having What You Want In Life. Here however, they are simplified and presented in a way your child will easily understand and remember.*Also included, is access to exclusive bonus content, including a free MP3 read by the author, examples, and exercises. This bonus content is available only through a link in the bookIt’s never too early (or too late), to begin teaching your child the importance of their self-image. Pick up your copy today, and help your child discover the magic of being.

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.

In every decade of the twentieth century, there was one sensational murder trial that riveted public attention and at the time was called "the trial of the century." This book tells the story of each murder case and the dramatic trial-and media coverage-that followed. Starting with the murder of famed architect Stanford White in 1906 and ending with the O.J. Simpson trial of 1994, the authors recount ten compelling tales spanning the century. Each is a story of celebrity and sex, prejudice and heartbreak, and all reveal how often the arc of American justice is pushed out of its trajectory by an insatiable media driven to sell copy.The most noteworthy cases are here--including the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, the Sam Sheppard murder trial ("The Fugitive"), the "Helter Skelter" murders of Charles Manson, and the O.J. Simpson murder trial. But some cases that today are lesser known also provide fascinating glimpses into the tenor of the time: the media sensation created by yellow journalist William Randolph Hearst around the murder trial of 1920s movie star Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle; the murder of the Scarsdale Diet guru by an elite prep-school headmistress in the 1980s; and more. The authors conclude with an epilogue on the infamous Casey Anthony("tot mom")trial, showing that the twenty-first century is as prone to sensationalism as the last century.This is a fascinating history of true crime, justice gone awry, and the media often at its worst.

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.