Books with author J. J. Allen

There are plenty of favorite things out there, but what if that "favorite thing" is always ... you? In the morning, you are the wonderful, happy thing. You remind people of sunrises, cuddly animals at the zoo, flowers, and even amusement park rides. As long as you're around, every vacation is the best. You're like a fairy tale; you make things magic! "You're my favorite everything" is a phrase author J. J. Allen has said to her children and grandchildren every day. After years of using endearing quips to find different ways to express her love, she wanted to share her words with parents. She encourages verbalization of emotions to loved ones with sweet phrases and kind expressions. Kind words have a remarkable effect on self-confidence, so it's important to tell the ones we love just how special they are. From exchanging laughs and dreams to going on adventures and telling stories, You're My Favorite Everything will strike a chord for readers, parents, and children alike. By loving each other, we make the world a better place and make each other better members of the human race! "Lines and images from some books are so special they remain fixed in our memories for a long time, years and even decades after the children who were read these stories are grown and have children of their own. J.J. Allen's "You're My Favorite Everything" promises to be one of those special books, written with soft, comforting language that brings the reader and listener joy, and confidence that things are all right. Children who hear this book will probably be reciting it by memory to their own children years in the future." Glenn Adams Freelance writer Retired Associated Press Writer

"That wonderful and rare combination of high-speed suspense and complex, richly drawn characters will keep you on the edge of your seat."—Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author Her bloody finger left a translucent smear on the phone screen as she glanced through the list of private investigators in Vegas. Her stained nail came to rest on Sin City Investigations. Jim Bean would serve her well. Private investigator Jim Bean is a straightforward, to-the-point man. He likes his cases to follow suit. But when his latest client, Sophie Evers, asks him to find her brother Daniel, Jim has no idea how complicated his life is about to become. As he falls deep into a manipulative game of cat and mouse, Jim uncovers the horrible truth about Sophie. Now he must set things right before her plan leads to the loss of innocent souls . . . even more than it already has. Praise:"19 Souls is one terrific read. With a great plot, engaging characters, and a crackling voice, this book has everything. I dare you to put it down after you start reading."—John Gilstrap, New York Times bestselling author "The setup is so good, and the characters so hard to look away from...All in all, a fine thriller."—Booklist "Twisty, authentic, and constantly surprising! JD Allen nails her debut with this top-notch thriller—it's gritty, smart and irresistible."—Hank Phillippi Ryan, nationally bestselling author "Overall, a must read for thriller fans and perhaps the best PI story we have read this year so far."—Mystery Tribune "Her plotting and pacing will keep you up long after Proust and Henry James have rocked you to sleep. Stay tuned for a series that promises many, many more troubled dreams."—Kirkus Reviews "Bean's inner and outer dialogue is quick, snappy, and authentic to the profession. The pace is earnest, as leads, tips, and information eventually congeal into answers; final pages are highly suspenseful and dramatic. 19 Souls introduces a memorable PI, grappling with a past he's not reconciled to."—Foreword Reviews "This is an unflinchingly gritty tale, wonderfully written and wholly satisfying."—Bolo Books

There are plenty of favorite things out there, but what if that “favorite thing” is always … you? In the morning, you are the wonderful, happy thing. You remind people of sunrises, cuddly animals at the zoo, flowers, and even amusement park rides. As long as you’re around, every vacation is the best. You’re like a fairy tale; you make things magic!“You’re my favorite everything” is a phrase author J. J. Allen has said to her children and grandchildren every day. After years of using endearing quips to find different ways to express her love, she wanted to share her words with parents. She encourages verbalization of emotions to loved ones with sweet phrases and kind expressions.Kind words have a remarkable effect on self-confidence, so it’s important to tell the ones we love just how special they are. From exchanging laughs and dreams to going on adventures and telling stories, You’re My Favorite Everything will strike a chord for readers, parents, and children alike. By loving each other, we make the world a better place and make each other better members of the human race! “Lines and images from some books are so special they remain fixed in our memories for a long time, years and even decades after the children who were read these stories are grown and have children of their own. J.J. Allen’s “You’re My Favorite Everything” promises to be one of those special books, written with soft, comforting language that brings the reader and listener joy, and confidence that things are all right. Children who hear this book will probably be reciting it by memory to their own children years in the future.”Glenn AdamsFreelance writerRetired Associated Press Writer

There are plenty of favorite things out there, but what if that "favorite thing" is always ... you? In the morning, you are the wonderful, happy thing. You remind people of sunrises, cuddly animals at the zoo, flowers, and even amusement park rides. As long as you're around, every vacation is the best. You're like a fairy tale; you make things magic! "You're my favorite everything" is a phrase author J. J. Allen has said to her children and grandchildren every day. After years of using endearing quips to find different ways to express her love, she wanted to share her words with parents. She encourages verbalization of emotions to loved ones with sweet phrases and kind expressions. Kind words have a remarkable effect on self-confidence, so it's important to tell the ones we love just how special they are. From exchanging laughs and dreams to going on adventures and telling stories, You're My Favorite Everything will strike a chord for readers, parents, and children alike. By loving each other, we make the world a better place and make each other better members of the human race! "Lines and images from some books are so special they remain fixed in our memories for a long time, years and even decades after the children who were read these stories are grown and have children of their own. J.J. Allen's "You're My Favorite Everything" promises to be one of those special books, written with soft, comforting language that brings the reader and listener joy, and confidence that things are all right. Children who hear this book will probably be reciting it by memory to their own children years in the future." Glenn Adams Freelance writer Retired Associated Press Writer

Written by a retired headmaster with over 35 years of teaching experience, Mathsbank KS2 Essentials: Decimals and Percentages Workbook is a detailed, pain-free, and plain-English approach to Mathematics. Containing a whopping 560+ questions, split across 45 exercises and bonus rounds, this book is a powerful tool perfect for parents looking to improve their children’s education.This comprehensive two-in-one workbook contains:Detailed, Easy-to-Understand Explanations of Each Maths ConceptClearly Marked Answer Sections For Ease of Checking“Bonus Rounds” With Extra QuestionsA Wealth of Examples to Demonstrate Every TechniqueAnd Content Designed For The Key Stage 2 National UK CurriculumPerfect for students, homeschoolers, and parents who just want to improve their children’s math skills, this all-in-one book covers all the decimals and percentages basics, and more! This book also includes an insight into fractions, and how they relate to the other areas covered, including:Changing Decimals and Percentages to and from FractionsWorking with Repeating DecimalsAdding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Decimals up to the ThousandthsThe Powerful ‘Cancelling Down’ Technique for FractionsWorking with the Number LineFinding Percentages of Whole Numbers and CurrencyApplying Percentages to Real-World ProblemsAnd Much More!With grids, tables, and accompanying images to aid explanation, this workbook is an incredibly effective way of mastering math! It was originally crafted for the Key Stage 2 National UK Curriculum – but this book can be used by anyone!So what are you waiting for? Buy now and improve your child’s education today!

Eleven-year-old Daisy Tannenbaum, tomboy extraordinaire, doesn’t want to go back to school. So, when she ends up on an isolated island in the Indian Ocean after her family is accidentally kidnapped by Malay pirates, she’s totally psyched. For her, this is paradise. Her family, however, is utterly unprepared to cope with the primitive conditions on the island. Her parents are barely on speaking terms, her sister wants to crush Daisy’s skull with a rock, and a grad student Daisy’s dad may or may not have had a thing with ends up washed ashore with them. Nothing ruins paradise like having your stupid family around. But that doesn't stop Daisy from having the time of her life finding buried treasure, fighting off sharks, pirates, and scorpion attacks, and rescuing her family despite herself. Move over Swiss Family Robinson, Daisy Tannenbaum has swung into action in this first in a series of adventure stories that will be enjoyed by readers young and old.

Twelve-year old Daisy Tannenbaum, gets expelled from school for punching a bully and sent to live in Paris with her Aunt Millicent, who teaches math at The Embassy School. Daisy arrives to find her enigmatic Aunt Mill moonlighting as a cryptographer, working to decipher an antique code used by Louis XVI’s secret service during their covert operation to recover the infamous Queen’s Diamonds from Comtesse de la Motte. Faster than you can say Les Deux Magots, Daisy gets involved in a serpentine plot involving spies, forged documents, French history, secret codes, and priceless diamonds that takes her racing through the streets and even into the sewers of Paris to escape the criminals and solve the mystery all while trying to keep up with her math and French lessons.

"That wonderful and rare combination of high-speed suspense and complex, richly drawn characters will keep you on the edge of your seat."―Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author Her bloody finger left a translucent smear on the phone screen as she glanced through the list of private investigators in Vegas. Her stained nail came to rest on Sin City Investigations. Jim Bean would serve her well. Private investigator Jim Bean is a straightforward, to-the-point man. He likes his cases to follow suit. But when his latest client, Sophie Evers, asks him to find her brother Daniel, Jim has no idea how complicated his life is about to become. As he falls deep into a manipulative game of cat and mouse, Jim uncovers the horrible truth about Sophie. Now he must set things right before her plan leads to the loss of innocent souls . . . even more than it already has. Praise:"19 Souls is one terrific read. With a great plot, engaging characters, and a crackling voice, this book has everything. I dare you to put it down after you start reading."―John Gilstrap, New York Times bestselling author "The setup is so good, and the characters so hard to look away from...All in all, a fine thriller."―Booklist "Twisty, authentic, and constantly surprising! JD Allen nails her debut with this top-notch thriller―it's gritty, smart and irresistible."―Hank Phillippi Ryan, nationally bestselling author "Overall, a must read for thriller fans and perhaps the best PI story we have read this year so far."―Mystery Tribune "Her plotting and pacing will keep you up long after Proust and Henry James have rocked you to sleep. Stay tuned for a series that promises many, many more troubled dreams."―Kirkus Reviews "Bean's inner and outer dialogue is quick, snappy, and authentic to the profession. The pace is earnest, as leads, tips, and information eventually congeal into answers; final pages are highly suspenseful and dramatic. 19 Souls introduces a memorable PI, grappling with a past he's not reconciled to."―Foreword Reviews "This is an unflinchingly gritty tale, wonderfully written and wholly satisfying."―Bolo Books

Eleven-year-old Daisy Tannenbaum, tomboy extraordinaire, doesn’t want to go back to school. So, when she ends up on an isolated island in the Indian Ocean after her family is accidentally kidnapped by Malay pirates, she’s totally psyched. For her, this is paradise. Her family, however, is utterly unprepared to cope with the primitive conditions on the island. Her parents are barely on speaking terms, her sister wants to crush Daisy’s skull with a rock, and a grad student Daisy’s dad may or may not have had a thing with ends up washed ashore with them. Nothing ruins paradise like having your stupid family around. But that doesn't stop Daisy from having the time of her life finding buried treasure, fighting off sharks, pirates, and scorpion attacks, and rescuing her family despite herself. Move over Swiss Family Robinson, Daisy Tannenbaum has swung into action in this first in a series of adventure stories that will be enjoyed by readers young and old.

Twelve-year old Daisy Tannenbaum, gets expelled from school for punching a bully and sent to live in Paris with her Aunt Millicent, who teaches math at The Embassy School. Daisy arrives to find her enigmatic Aunt Mill moonlighting as a cryptographer, working to decipher an antique code used by Louis XVI’s secret service during their covert operation to recover the infamous Queen’s Diamonds from Comtesse de la Motte. Faster than you can say Les Deux Magots, Daisy gets involved in a serpentine plot involving spies, forged documents, French history, secret codes, and priceless diamonds that takes her racing through the streets and even into the sewers of Paris to escape the criminals and solve the mystery all while trying to keep up with her math and French lessons.

Written by a retired headmaster with over 35 years of teaching experience, Mathsbank KS2 Essentials: Decimals and Percentages Workbook is a detailed, pain-free, and plain-English approach to Mathematics. Containing a whopping 560+ questions, split across 45 exercises and bonus rounds, this book is a powerful tool perfect for parents looking to improve their children’s education.This comprehensive two-in-one workbook contains:Detailed, Easy-to-Understand Explanations of Each Maths ConceptClearly Marked Answer Sections For Ease of Checking“Bonus Rounds” With Extra QuestionsA Wealth of Examples to Demonstrate Every TechniqueAnd Content Designed For The Key Stage 2 National UK CurriculumPerfect for students, homeschoolers, and parents who just want to improve their children’s math skills, this all-in-one book covers all the decimals and percentages basics, and more! This book also includes an insight into fractions, and how they relate to the other areas covered, including:Changing Decimals and Percentages to and from FractionsWorking with Repeating DecimalsAdding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Decimals up to the ThousandthsThe Powerful ‘Cancelling Down’ Technique for FractionsWorking with the Number LineFinding Percentages of Whole Numbers and CurrencyApplying Percentages to Real-World ProblemsAnd Much More!With grids, tables, and accompanying images to aid explanation, this workbook is an incredibly effective way of mastering math! It was originally crafted for the Key Stage 2 National UK Curriculum – but this book can be used by anyone!So what are you waiting for? Buy now and improve your child’s education today!