Books with author J.C Jackson

For readers 9 years and older. Three mystery stories, in one great book. Follow best-friends, Genevieve and Owen as they unlock the mysteries of their hometown of Lone Tree and they embark on a journey from elementary school to middle school. Included pictures will add to the adventure. Whether you are young or just young-at-heart, you will enjoy this dynamic duo.

Irish Author, broadcaster, and journalist, Joe Jackson, who freelances for The Irish Times, was only nine years old when he first read about Sun Records in a comic. A year later, he read his first paperback, The Elvis Presley Story, where he first read the name of its owner Sam Phillips, who also discovered Elvis. Jackson decided, "in the first of a million dreams that were fired by Presley," he says, that one day he would go to Memphis, "to thank Sam for discovering Elvis and for bringing rock 'n' roll to the world at large and into mine." It took Joe Jackson twenty seven years to make that dream come true. This book, which is, in part, a memoir, plus interviews with the likes of Sam Phillips, Jack Clement and Bono, tells that story. Jackson also tells the tale of how one of rock's most legendary producers, Sam Phillips, "produced," in a sense, the first of three interviews they did and thus made him feel like all his Sun Records heroes, "from Howlin' Wolf, 'Sleepy" John Estes, and B.B. King to Elvis, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis all rock 'n'rolled into one glorious entity." That interview, which revealed for the first time that Phillips had undergone Electro Convulsive Therapy, and featured him describing Elvis Presley as "a belated can shop in the civil war" itself became legendary among rock fans when published in Ireland in 1990. A member of the Memphis Tourist Board later remarked, "Isn't it strange that it should take someone to come all the way from Ireland to explain to us what Sun Records and Sam Phillips really was all about." Sam Phillips also thanked Jackson for the article and gave it his highest praise, saying it presented "a different angle on the story after nearly forty years." That was the moment Joe Jackson was reminded that childhood dreams really can come true. 'If you 'Follow That Dream' he says," citing the title of an Elvis song. This book also tells the story of how Elvis became during the author's adolescence, and beyond, "a soul saver and spirit guide" to the author. "It's my belated thank you to Elvis and Sam and that's why I wanted it published on July 5th 2014, the sixtieth anniversary of the recording of rock's clarion call, That's All Rights, Mama."

There were many mighty monsters in the Helladic era of Ancient Greece, one of the most fearsome was the Sphinx. She plagued the city of Thebes, tormenting everybody who wished to cross her path with the most enigmatic of riddles. All who failed to answer correctly were shredded into pieces.Daemon and Basham, an unlikely duo find themselves face to face with the Sphinx. Can they succeed where countless warriors and heroes have failed?

Now I Know My ABC’s, is a colorful and fun way for kids to learn the alphabet, while picking up an extensive vocabulary along the way. Each alphabet is highlighted in bold, vibrant color, and complimented by whimsical graphics which demonstrate the featured letter; and support letter/ word recognition.Now I know my ABC’s, makes learning fun again with eye catching graphics and loads of alphabet fun your kids are sure to love!Now I Know My ABC’s, is a title of the jellybean book company, an entity dedicated to creating education based children’s books.

Let’s Learn Colors & Shapes, is a colorful and fun way for kids to expand their imaginations! Let’s Learn Colors & Shapes, makes learning fun again with eye catching, stimulating graphics your kids are sure to love!Let’s Learn Colors & Shapes, is a title of the jellybean book company, an entity dedicated to creating education based children’s books.

"If you love playing baseball, herein lies a beautiful story." --- Jeff Howell The crack of the bat or the pop of the mitt over the "hey batter batter" rhyme of the infield... what a sound! What does this baseball team know about the game that so many others seem to miss? What is their secret and how do they do it?The coach believes this group of 10 - 13 year old boys has a chance to win a lot of baseball games. He also knows they could very easily end the season sooner than they want. Will they be able to trust in his simple concept? Young, passionate, and courageous boys are taught valuable lessons in a magical season that interjects into their personal lives this wonderful game we call baseball. In the intersection of their lives with the game of Little League baseball, will they be able to take home the biggest prize of all?

Compass is a beautifully simple tale about learning to appreciate the small moments in life and is written as a stage play, but published as a short story. It’s about a young girl Amelia and her best friend, Bert; who spend summer days fishing by the lake. Not necessarily to catch fish, mostly just to spend time together and have fun.One day, they encounter an older man, named Compass who tells them, “to catch more fish, you should sing to them.”Thinking he was just a crazy man, they disregard his idea until the next day, out of curiosity, they try singing to the fish and miraculously, it worked. The catch loads of fish, ultimately bringing much happiness. However, it doesn’t last as with many relationships in life, they drift apart. Forgetting the important lessons taught by Compass.As adults, they are unhappy with life, empty and miserable. Amelia is in a pitiful marriage to an alcoholic, Bert is forever seeking duplication of that first love, always seeking beauty but still he remains unhappy until serendipitous circumstances offer them both a reminder of Compass's words of wisdom, ultimately filling their life with joy.Compass is written in the style of a fable, a philosophical story to warm your insides and remind you of what truly brings happiness in life. If you’re a fan of Candide by Voltaire or the style of Chekhov then you’re certain to fall in love with Compass.Still not convinced? Here’s what others had to say about Compass:Word candy for your soul. ★★★★★BY C.Lee New ZealandIt softened and eased my heart and made me cherish the small things in life. ★★★★★By Ann. GermanyAs an independent writer, every purchase of Compass on Amazon Kindle not only provides fulfilling entertainment, but it also provides an indie author with the chance to create more amazing content, so thanks in advance.Check out my podcast on www.jadejackson.com.au

The 2020 STAAR Test 3rd Grade Reading Review Workbook will prepare 3rd-grade students for the Texas STAAR and other states reading tests. The workbook includes review of reading concepts to reinforce what they learned throughout the year. Students are able to review how to find context clues, the summary of a story, how to analyze a poem, how to determine the order of a story, and much more. There are hints given for students to focus on what they are solving for and what information they need to answer the question. The 2020 STAAR Test 3rd Grade Reading Review workbook covers most reading skills that are assessed during state testing.

Three nerds, one astronomical convention. Enter the humorous nerd-filled world of a Saturday at comic con. Uber-geek Tyke knows he can no longer hide his love for everything nerdy as he enters his first comic con experience. Con-veteran sisters, Zoey and Laura, are attending the pop culture event at full throttle. Hyper and perfectionist cosplayer Zoey is determined to win the top prize in the group costume contest, even though she hasn’t entered before. As a wild fangirl, will she get in over her head meeting her ultimate celebrity crush? Meanwhile, Laura in her store's booth confronts sexism in the tech scene. Their worlds collide in a hilarious nerd event that geeks and fans alike will love.