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Books with author J.S. McDermott

  • The Trials of James McDermott, and Grace Marks, at Toronto, Upper Canada, November 3rd and 4th, 1843, for the Murder of Thomas Kinnear, Esquire, and ... of Vaughan, Home District, Upper Canada, on S

    James McDermott

    Paperback (Forgotten Books, Oct. 18, 2018)
    Excerpt from The Trials of James McDermott, and Grace Marks, at Toronto, Upper Canada, November 3rd and 4th, 1843, for the Murder of Thomas Kinnear, Esquire, and His Housekeeper Nancy Montgomery: At Richmond Hill, Township of Vaughan, Home District, Upper Canada, on Saturday, 29th July, 1843; With Their Confessions Since Their Trials, and Their Portraits Between 11 and 12 o'clock the Prisoners were brought. Into Court. James meder mott is a slim made man, apparently about one or two-and-twenty years of age. About the middle height. With rather a snnrthy complexion. And a sullen. Downcast. And forbidding countenance; he did not seem in the least degree dismayed during the whole proceedings. The female Prisoner is rather good-looking than otherwise. She appears totally uneducated. And her countenance is devoid of expression. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
  • All the Above: My son's battle with brain cancer

    Julia McDermott

    (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, March 25, 2015)
    Finalist - 2016 Georgia Author of the Year Award. Your whole world can change in a day. Twenty-four hours after the end of his first year in college, Jack McDermott awakened on his 19th birthday to rapidly deteriorating vision. After two eye exams and an MRI, a neurosurgeon told him and his parents the unthinkable, late that night: “You have a brain tumor.” In shock, Jack signed consent forms for emergency surgery to save his eyesight, and his journey with brain cancer began. For the next six months, he fought the battle of his life. Told from his mom’s point of view, this inspiring true story chronicles her emotional struggle when cancer forced Jack to stare death in the face as his family did all they could to help him survive.
  • TWAS A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT

    jim mcdermott

    eBook
    Twas a Dark and Stormy Night is a story of a bisexual professional woman’s life. She is a very different woman, one who murders 7 people in her life, believing herself a savior, not a murderer. This story describes how she went about these murders, how different people in her life led her to commit them. She is a lonely person, looking for love with both men and women, often confusing sex with love. Her only true love is with her boat, which plays a major role in her life. I hope you will enjoy this tale of joy and woe.
  • Voices from Colonial America: Rhode Island 1636-1776

    Jesse McDermott

    Hardcover (National Geographic Children's Books, Dec. 12, 2006)
    Did you know that Rhode Island was founded by an outcast of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and that his ideal of religious freedom later became a guaranteed right of every American when the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution? Through first-person accounts, historical maps, and archival images, readers learn how the foundations of this culturally diverse colony were laid: How town meetinghouses forged strong democratic roots; about the role that slavery and smuggling played in the colony once known as Rogues' Island; and why Rhode Islanders were among the first to declare independence, yet the last to sign the Constitution. We also learn of Rhode Island's proud claim to the first Black Regiment.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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  • Small Fish Big Fish: Coming of Age in Scotland

    PJ McDermott

    Hardcover (PatrickMcDermott, April 11, 2017)
    ONE DREAMS OF THE FUTURE. ONE HAS NIGHTMARES ABOUT THE PAST.Seventeen-year-old Stephen lives in a neighborhood where street gangs rule. He wants no part of that, so keeps his head down to avoid becoming a victim. But staying invisible is tough, especially when Archie is in the vicinity.To Archie, Stephen is a painful reminder of everything he’s missed out on—sober, caring parents, a decent education, good friends, a bright future. When he spots a weakness in the younger boy, he targets him for payback.The inevitable confrontation results in a series of events that propels Stephen down a pathway of deception and criminality, threatening those closest to him. He must find a way out of the mess before it’s too late.Then one night, Archie’s dream becomes Stephen’s nightmare.Small Fish Big Fish is a coming of age story that echoes the struggles, uncertainty, and hopes of young people everywhere. The tension, suspense, and twists and turns in this gripping psychological thriller will keep you guessing until the last page. If you enjoy true-life settings filled with compelling characters, suspenseful mystery and a touch of young love, then you'll love PJ McDermott's twist on the traditional coming of age story.What Readers Say“Every young person wants to know they're not alone. We are all Stephen at some stage in our lives, lost, confused, trying to fit in, struggling to come to grips with our lives and who we are. This book does this flawlessly.”“This really is a wonderful story that all young people can relate to. It takes an age-old battle and puts it splendidly into words that many will appreciate. I could not believe the climax.”“Your book reminds me of Frank McCourt's biography of his life growing up in Ireland.”“The portrayal of the bully and the victim of bullying is brilliant.”Purchase your copy of this inspiring story today. E-Book and paperback also available.
  • Desert Fables:Bedtime Stories for the Child Within

    Ann McDermott

    eBook (Desert Drifter Publications, Jan. 27, 2014)
    You will enjoy 125 short stories that include: How Redtails Learned to Dance Owl Trumps Hawk The Adoption of Regal Horned Lizard A Black-headed Grosbeak's Motherly Advice Take one or two stories a night before bedtime. Adults need bedtime stories too. The child within needs the pleasure, and the adult needs reminding. Who am I? The child knows. The adult must remember. Remember.
  • My Bible is Cool - Volume 1: Learning the word of God has become even more fun...

    Ann McDermott

    language (, Nov. 20, 2019)
    Sharing the word of God with your children has become even easier! The "My Bible is Cool" series are specially formulated to attract the attention of children between the ages of 8-12 years old. Each volume holds a total of twenty five short bible stories that are poetically illustrated and has their references in the Old Testament scriptures. From the story of Creation, to Israel's enslavement by the Egyptians, your child will definitely agree that the Bible is Cool!
  • Asher's Gifts

    Em McDermott

    Paperback (Embolden Books, May 15, 2018)
    A romantic adventure featuring unique magic, interplanetary travel, angry gods and star-crossed lovers. Asher, daughter of the sun god, is the first magician born in three hundred years with the Gift of Engineering: the ability to control the portals that bind together a thousand magical worlds into a single network. A great destiny seems inevitable…until she meets her soulmate, Rex. Soulmates, crafted at birth by the Fates, share a single lifeline, a joint destiny. From the moment Asher’s eyes lock with Rex’s across the school courtyard, they are bound together, for better or worse. But as Asher researches this newfound magical connection, she discovers a horrifying truth: That soulmates are the gods’ way of stifling those magicians they deem too powerful. That soulmates are always equal and Rex has no magical Gift at all. And that Engineering and ‘mating magic are incompatible. The faster Asher falls in love with Rex, the faster the Great Gift will leave her. When Lee, a non-binary musician from Earth, is stranded far from home and right on Asher’s doorstep, Asher barely thinks twice before helping them get home. But when this angers the gods even further, Asher is faced with a choice that will define her life forever: Does she want to be an Engineer, or a soulmate?
  • Harry the Heroic Reptile

    James McDermott

    language (J.R. McDermott, Sept. 17, 2011)
    This well illustrated children's story follows a family's exploration of life on the Texas prairie as they encounter Harry the snake. The interaction is based on a true story from central Texas. The theme is both entertaining and instructive for young children.
  • FEELINGS

    Kat McDermott

    language (Kat McDermott, July 18, 2016)
    Book of feelings.
  • Desert Fables:Bedtime Stories for the Child Within

    Ann McDermott

    Paperback (Desert Drifter Publications, March 3, 2014)
    Take this book of bedtime stories that feature the desert and it's creatures to read to your little ones or read to the child within. You will enjoy 125 short stories that include: How Redtails Learned to Dance Owl Trumps Hawk The Adoption of Regal Horned Lizard A Black-headed Grosbeak's Motherly Advice Take one or two stories a night before bedtime. Adults need bedtime stories too. The child within needs the pleasure, and the adult needs reminding. Who am I? The child knows. The adult must remember. Remember.
  • Rise of the Erlachi: A Hickory Lace Adventure: Book 2 of the Prosperine Trilogy

    PJ McDermott

    Paperback (Patrick McDermott Publishing, Nov. 18, 2015)
    Religion, science fiction, and fantasy join forces in this epic interplanetary adventure for young adult readers.Six months ago, Hickory discovered how to use her empathic powers to defeat an alien threat to Earth. Now, a new menace has arisen. The high-tech sword of the long dead heroine, Connat-sèra-Haagar, has been stolen and the rebel leader, Sequana, is using its ancient power to incite the northern tribes to war.The Galactic Alliance orders Hickory, Jess, and Gareth to return to Prosperine and get it back. Their mission takes them into the rugged country of Erlach where they join up with the rightful King, meet the mysterious Teacher once more, and come face to face with the Riv-Amok, a malignant telepathic dragon.If you get excited by visionary science fiction and fantasy, you'll love the Prosperine series.Download the eBook now and join Hickory in her quest for galactic truth!Note: Although Rise of the Erlachi is a great read on its own, PJ McDermott's fantastic science fiction space adventure is best read in chronological order:Prelude: Born of Fire (also available as an audio book)Book 1: The Alien Corps (also available as an audio book)Book 2: Rise of the ErlachiBook 3: The ScarfBook 4: Fractured ProphecyWhat Amazon readers are saying about this epic scifi adventure:“A Great read. Had me at the first chapter. Did not want to stop. Love the plot, the storyline, the action!!”“Great characters; storyline with action, drama, and fast-paced intrigue; and unique description of an alien planet, society and it's population. Highly recommended. I would get other books in the series.”“McDermott creates a very original and hopeful future world similar to the kind of sci fi I grew up loving. His alien characters are delightful and believable. I could not wait to read the second book, Rise of the Erlachi which is even better!”“This is a full-blown outer space action adventure. Well described characters and a story that has a nice flow to it. I read it straight thru cover to cover.”"The continuing tale of Hickory Lace and friends. Very readable, lots of action, a few twists and surprises....... I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys well crafted sci-fi adventure tales. Can't wait to discover what this author will offer next!"