Books with author J. Fitzsimmons

There was only one rule: NEVER LEAVE THE DOME.Inside the dome, 117 tube-born kids lived free of contamination. Trained since birth, they were almost ready to launch their ships and leave the dying planet behind. They were humanity's final hope to avoid extinction. Their mission would be to explore the farthest reaches of the galaxy seeking out a habitable world free of the C-1 virus. They tried not to think of conditions outside the dome where the virus had driven the last of the uninfected into the ground, into dark bunkers where they waited to be rooted out by cannibalistic hordes. Streets had become boneyards. Weeds grew inside long-forgotten government buildings.Fifteen-year-old Genevieve Fifthborn knew all this, she was fully aware that the world was coming to an end, but on the island of The Eden Project she had much bigger problems, boy problems. Only her first love might risk far more than a broken heart, it just might bring about the end of our species.NIGHT WITHOUT END (Book Two of The Eden Project) now available

FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY - MUHAMMAD ALI: The Greatest Boxer In HistoryOn June 10 2016, hundreds of people lined the streets of Louisville, Kentucky, as a procession of black cars drove slowly by. A hearse, strewn with flowers placed by onlookers, carried the mortal remains of Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jnr.The procession wound its way to Cave Hill Cemetery, where the ex-boxer known to the world as ‘The Greatest’ was laid to rest in a private ceremony.It was a fitting end to a life that, powerful as it was, had really shone outside of the limelight.But how did a boy from the streets of Louisville, Kentucky rise through the ranks to become one of the most famous sportsmen on the planet, and the undisputed greatest boxer ever to have lived? Float Like A Butterfly looks at the Ali story, from his early life, through to his career, his politics and his legacy on the world. A must-read for any Muhammad Ali or boxing fan.

FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY - Muhammad Ali: The Greatest Boxer In HistoryOn June 10 2016, hundreds of people lined the streets of Louisville, Kentucky, as a procession of black cars drove slowly by. A hearse, strewn with flowers placed by onlookers, carried the mortal remains of Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jnr.The procession wound its way to Cave Hill Cemetery, where the ex-boxer known to the world as ‘The Greatest’ was laid to rest in a private ceremony.It was a fitting end to a life that, powerful as it was, had really shone outside of the limelight.But how did a boy from the streets of Louisville, Kentucky rise through the ranks to become one of the most famous sportsmen on the planet, and the undisputed greatest boxer ever to have lived? Float Like A Butterfly looks at the Ali story, from his early life, through to his career, his politics and his legacy on the world. A must-read for any Muhammad Ali or boxing fan.

Photographer David FitzSimmons turns his camera on a variety of animals common throughout North America. CURIOUS CRITTERS presents stunning images of everyday animals, including a red flat bark beetle, an Eastern spiny softshell turtle, a spotted salamander, and many other intriguing creatures. Each Curious Critter is photographed against a white backdrop, showcasing the animal's colors, textures, and shapes with precision and clarity. Along with each photo is an entertaining and educational vignette, told from the critter's perspective: a bush katydid explains her bubblegum-pink color, a poetic opossum opines upon her often-shortened name, and a far-from-modest black swallowtail butterfly lets readers in on her secret for avoiding predators. Young boys and girls will delight in these colorful critters and their tales

With images so stunningly life-like, so fabulously detailed, you’ll believe you are swimming in the sea!Curious Critters: Marine features some of North America’s most incredible marine animals captured through the award-winning photography of David FitzSimmons. The amazing photographs depict 20 common and fascinating animals of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, as well as the Gulf of Mexico. The subjects include a sleek black sea bass, a giant Pacific octopus, an incredible roseate spoonbill, and a one-in-a-million blue lobster, plus many more amazing creatures found along the coasts of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Fun and educational narratives accompanying each animal highlight fascinating natural history information, and a visual index, additional curious critter facts, silhouettes showing animal sizes, and a full glossary are also included.

There is a vast land known as Etainia. It is an Ancient Land made up of different countries, unlike any place that has ever existed. In between great rivers, seashores and lakes, which are miles and miles apart, are cities, towns, and villages. It is a land where Trees live and Trees rule.Throughout Etainia are large and small countryside’s, forests, hillsides, swamplands and desert lands. Within these lands are mystical creatures living in hidden and undiscovered places. Within these lands are events waiting to happen and mysteries yet to unfold. Within these lands are seasons with magical days and nights, where Time and Colors speak. You are about to journey into a place where the elements, plants and animals have a voice and where known and unknown creatures roam about. The war between what is good and what is evil exists on many different levels. The Soil of the Earth and The Sun of Splendor, work closely together as the Trees in Etainia search for their purpose and identity in life.One of the lands in Etainia is called Cordaya Valley. Five tiny tree seedlings will be born there. Each seedling will have challenges to face, incredible obstacles to overcome and encounters of strange yet awesome adventures- . . . adventures that will uncover and reveal many hidden truths.As you travel with the five tiny seedlings, you will be enraptured by their individual personalities. You will walk with them through their experiences as they search for unknown futures, hoping to fulfill their dreams. You will feel their pain and excitement as each one seeks their own unique Destiny and Purpose in life. And somewhere during your journey, you may even see yourself.

In Volume 2 of the award-winning Curious Critters series, photographer David FitzSimmons depicts a variety of animals common throughout North America. See stunning images of everyday animals, including a great-horned owl, American alligator, bluegill, striped skunk, gold-green sweat bee, cave salamander, sidewinder, and many other eye-catching creatures. Each Curious Critter is photographed against a white backdrop, showcasing the animals' colors, textures, shapes, and seeming personalities. Each photo is accompanied with a short narrative, told from the critter's perspective, that educates and entertains. For example, a bilingual armadillo banters about its unique pink protective shell, a click beetle explains its back-bending acrobatics, and a high-flying falcon narrates its death-defying dive.

These board books bring young readers face-to-face with brightly colored, fascinating, and fun animals commonly found in their state. Foster the love of nature in your young one through stunning photos of birds, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, fish, and more. Learn about what lives in your own backyard! Young readers will delight in these photos of various creators commonly found in the Great Lakes State.

These board books bring young readers face-to-face with brightly colored, fascinating, and fun animals commonly found in their state. Foster the love of nature in your young one through stunning photos of birds, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, fish, and more. Learn about what lives in your own backyard! Stunning close-up photographs introduce babies to common and fascinating animals commonly found in the Buckeye State.