Books with author Gary Millea

Created by two brothers from northern England hoping to bring the magic of the Beatles to their children, this Beatles story for children is sure to capture the imagination of young and old alike. This hardcover book tells the tale of the four young lads from Liverpool and their sensational journey to stardom, with vivid and colorful illustrations. From the birth of John Lennon, (James) Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Richard Starkey (Ringo Starr) and the start of the Quarrymen, to their 1967 'All You Need is Love,' and the release of their final album in 1970, the story is chronicled with facts, words, art and historical images of posters, ticket stubs and album covers. Perfect for Beatles fans and parents and grandparents hoping to keep the legacy alive, and bring the magic of the Beatles to children.

Created by two brothers from northern England hoping to bring the magic of the Beatles to their children, this Beatles story for children is sure to capture the imagination of young and old alike. This hardcover book tells the tale of the four young lads from Liverpool and their sensational journey to stardom, with vivid and colorful illustrations. From the birth of John Lennon, (James) Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Richard Starkey (Ringo Starr) and the start of the Quarrymen, to their 1967 'All You Need is Love, ' and the release of their final album in 1970, the story is chronicled with facts, words, art and historical images of posters, ticket stubs and album covers. Perfect for Beatles fans and parents and grandparents hoping to keep the legacy alive, and bring the magic of the Beatles to children.

How can teenagers learn to decide when taking a risk is worth it? When brother and sister Jimmy and Carly find a scared, wounded, and huge dog in the woods, they’re not sure whether to risk helping her. This question launches Carly and Jimmy on an adventure that leads them to learning a revolutionary approach to making decisions. Teenage readers will finish decision-making fable Taming Chaos equipped to tackle difficult life choices with confidence. Taming Chaos is a fable for teenage students, teaching a step-by-step system for facing life’s big---and small---decisions with confidence and a calm mind. When life throws challenges at you, you need to know when to swing and when to duck. Join Carly and Jimmy on a journey into life’s most challenging uncertainties.

A "ground-breaking" parable for teenagers that teaches revolutionary ways to make smart decisions.How can teenagers learn to decide when taking a risk is worth it? When brother and sister Jimmy and Carly find a scared, wounded, and huge dog in the woods, they're not sure whether to risk helping her. This question launches Carly and Jimmy on an adventure that leads them to learning a revolutionary approach to making decisions. Teenage readers will close the decision-making parable Taming Chaos equipped to tackle difficult life choices with confidence.A challenging and innovative addition to middle school English or Math curricula that offers students real-life skills. Paired with a Teachers' Guide that gives teachers tools for leading challenging classroom discussions and evaluating students' grasp of the material. Teaches middle school readers a step-by-step process for weighing risks and making decisions. Gives teenagers the confidence to face difficult life choices and take appropriate risks. Imparts usable, easy-to-learn skills in the format of a fun, engaging, fast-paced parable.

Teens make mistakes. Sometimes fatal ones. In today’s world, parents and educators are often baffled about how to impart values and discuss the virtues of conscientiousness, rational thinking, and empathy into wired, stressed, and over-stimulated teens! Through an engaging and relatable story, "Taming CHAOS" teaches a step-by-step process for making good decisions. "Taming CHAOS" encourages a healthy conversation with teenagers on the process of “decision-making,” acknowledging that the decisions and choices they face are valid and worthy of careful consideration. Whether you are a teacher or study group discussion leader, "Taming CHAOS" offers a unique process of “decision making” to teenagers and young adults. To remain grounded as a teenager requires a level of clarity and iron restraint that most teenagers simply don't have; thus, many times not always making good decisions or choices in their individual best interest. This Leader’s Discussion Guide & Workbook, is an excellent resource and compliment for any teacher or study group discussion leader instructing teenagers on the decision making process. The Workbook is well organized and formatted for each chapter of "Taming Chaos," providing a short summary, concepts section, and discussion questions which encourage students to drill down on the chapter concepts, employing a mix of concrete & abstract questions. We get it. Teachers already have to juggle so many balls in the air. That’s why we created simple, succinct and well-written lesson plans for each chapter. These lesson plans will provide a “ready-made” solution for teaching and growing a student’s understanding of decision making.

Four friends discover the burglary of their clubhouse, a renovated farm building overlooking Muddy Creek. The pre-teens decide to investigate the theft themselves, finding little assistance from the police. Tracking a suspect, they uncover a burglary ring operating in their community. By thoughtful investigation, patient observation, and an overheard conversation, they gather clues but do not have enough evidence to go to the police. John, Michael, Hope and Linsey, The Muddy Creek Gang, face seemingly insurmountable odds to discover the truth and resolve the mystery.

The Tigris and Euphrates rivers surround a region once known as Mesopotamia, the cradle of ancient civilizations that included Sumer, Babylonia, and Assyria. This fascinating book follows both rivers from where they begin in Turkey, travel down through northern Syria and Iraq, and join to form the Shatt al Arab before emptying into the Persian Gulf.

What’s a human life worth? And what are people willing to do for money?Canada 2053. The justice system is crumbling. Society is split into the haves, the have not's and the have to have yours.Retired man hunter Bruce McDonald hung up his gun and badge to settle down to a normal civilian life of university day job and weekend garden parties.As if being a despised mutant psyker isn't enough, when his model girlfriend is abducted Bruce is forced to don his old Sanctioned Tracker uniform and Bearpaw Blaster. But these aren’t just human traffickers – they are a death cult of unknown origin. At their heart is a sadistic butcher who has a penchant for human skin.Bruce – code name Renegade – has 24 hours to use his unique psychic talents to rescue his girlfriend before she is skinned alive… or worse!DISTURBING. GRAPHIC. ADDICTING.A thrilling bounty hunter book in the sleazy underbelly of human trafficking, ‘Skin In the Game’ is the second book in the Paragons Of Virtue series of superhero novels for adults. These are all standalone superhero books and can be enjoyed in any order. Check out this tense superhero thriller that will keep you at the edge of your seat!If you like superhero fiction by Al K. Line and Tom Reynolds then you’ll devour this. Scroll up and click the buy button now to discover why readers love The Paragons Of Virtue!Not recommended for young readers - contains violence and graphic scenes

Teens make mistakes. Sometimes fatal ones. In today’s world, parents and educators are often baffled about how to impart values and discuss the virtues of conscientiousness, rational thinking, and empathy into wired, stressed, and over-stimulated teens! Through an engaging and relatable story, "Taming CHAOS" teaches a step-by-step process for making good decisions. "Taming CHAOS" encourages a healthy conversation with teenagers on the process of “decision-making,” acknowledging that the decisions and choices they face are valid and worthy of careful consideration. Whether you are a teacher or study group discussion leader, "Taming CHAOS" offers a unique process of “decision making” to teenagers and young adults. To remain grounded as a teenager requires a level of clarity and iron restraint that most teenagers simply don't have; thus, many times not always making good decisions or choices in their individual best interest. This Leader’s Discussion Guide & Workbook, is an excellent resource and compliment for any teacher or study group discussion leader instructing teenagers on the decision making process. The Workbook is well organized and formatted for each chapter of "Taming Chaos," providing a short summary, concepts section, and discussion questions which encourage students to drill down on the chapter concepts, employing a mix of concrete & abstract questions. We get it. Teachers already have to juggle so many balls in the air. That’s why we created simple, succinct and well-written lesson plans for each chapter. These lesson plans will provide a “ready-made” solution for teaching and growing a student’s understanding of decision making.