Books with author James Michael Orr

A land filled with rolling hills and countless forests, with mystery and adventure. This is the kingdom of Valeron, an age old land full of knights, dragons, wizards, witches, wolves and other creatures of fantasy. Young Edward is a knight apprentice training with the legendary knight Sir James. Edward's life changes as he encounters a dragon in the marketplace. Sir James arrives and he and Edward chase the dragon away. This is just the start of Edward's journey, filled with mysterious strangers, vicious pack of wolves and a dragon with an appetite for revenge. Along this journey Edward will discover what it truly means to be a knight for Valeron. At the end of this journey will the knights succeed or will they be dinner for wolves or a dragon. Knight Tales will keep you wondering what will happen next when the knights battle men, wolves, and a dragon with a surprise for everyone.

Growing up in the small New England town of Rainbridge, Randall Collins wants nothing more than to hang out with his friends, meet girls, and write The Great American Novel. But as he slowly leaves his childhood behind, Randall's life begins to take some unexpected turns that will ultimately lead him far, far from home. Now in his thirties, Randall receives a tragic phone call that will change his life forever. A Tough Act to Follow is the story of a young man's lifelong quest to find the meaning of life, and the many mistakes he makes along the way.

Brooks Berry is your normal 12 year old boy. Obsessed with sports, best friends with his dog Ripken and a very curious mind. He also is one of Wauwatosa's leading detectives. Join this boy sleuth and his friends on his mystery solving adventures packed with unexpected twists and turns. Written in the spirit of the Hardy Boys & Nancy Drew mysteries. First edition of a new series.

Schooling for five-year-olds in Trinidad and Tobago became compulsory in the mid-60s. She was a frail little girl, nervous about separating from her mother to whom she had an extraordinarily strong attachment--a relationship that developed during her turbulent period of infancy. Her mother took her to school for the first time. She felt detached and abandoned and she struggled to settle into the school routine. At the end of primary school, she was not given a place at a secondary school because she 'failed' to attain the necessary grade in the 11+ Examination- Common Entrance. Her mother, who also could not read, never gave up on her and tenaciously pleaded with a senior teacher of a secondary school for help with admittance. At the beginning of the school term, she was placed in a class but her circumstances made life within the walls of the school increasingly difficult. It became a place where she did not want to be, as she felt most insecure and inadequate. She struggled to achieve while she tried to conceal her pain and insecurities.Failure stared her in the face. She felt defeated. She wanted to run away; she wanted to disappear; she wanted to hide so that she would not have to look into the faces of her parents, her siblings, her classmates and the villagers. Sadly, she found herself slipping into a world of greater desperation and hopelessness. Her parents, sensing the depth of her agony, came to her rescue. It was at that point she decided- against all odds- to defy expectations. She saw a glimmer of hope. Dreaming was once again- possible.

One day while laying in the backyard with his sister and mom, a star blinked at Michael, then a pile of numbers fell on them, and they were granted the power of numbers giving the ability to effect things around them by calling on their new gift. You will find how they change things around them by whispering - by the power of numbers...-and everything will respond to their command. While that process fun at first, Michael found out there are things better left as is, which created funny and educational situations that all children can identify with and enjoy along with the whole family.

Turn off your lights, get ready for frights! When the clock strikes midnight and the moon's full and bright, it's time for dread and fear. For Mr. Midnight is here with two stories, double the danger and twice the terror! STORY ONE: When Priscilla and her friends visit an old fortune teller, they learn that their future is fraught with fear and danger. Join them at THE CARNIVAL OF HORRORS - if you dare! STORY TWO: THE BOY WITH BLOOD RED-EYES steps ashore on the beach at night. But when he takes Rahul, Pui Min and their friends for a swim, their lives are changed forever!

What do you say when your child asks you, “where do we come from?” Many Americans respond with the Biblical story of creation but this is not the case in other countries. Religion is an important part of our culture and history but more truth about our natural world is being revealed every day. This is the story of our universe and the journey that humanity is making through it. The discussion is presented in a manner that young people can understand and particular attention is given to the difference between "belief" and "knowledge". It touches briefly on speculation about the existence of the soul and how various cultures deal with that issue but the primary intent is to provide facts based upon what we actually 'know' about our universe. This is a straightforward discussion for parents and young people who value truth over belief and fact over mythology. If that describes you, then you are likely to embrace the information with relief and wonder why it took so long for someone to address this controversial topic so directly.A Country Cop Books publication.

SPY GUY is a book for young people interested in the CIA, Spies, and the craft of intelligence. The book contains a brief history of spying and the CIA and offers guidance on how a young person can practice being a spy until they are old enough to do the real thing. Along the way, the author provides general kid safety tips and urges readers to practice ethical behavior at all times. The author has published over fifteen books. He is a retired police chief and international diplomatic security professional and a consultant for the private security industry. Published by Country Cop Books.

The TrainRite Compact Fitness Journal logs all your daily exercise, without all the added junk other journals offer. This is a very compact yet effective fitness tool that allows you to create a fitness plan, track your progress, and achieve your fitness goals. Great for both fitness junkies and beginners alike; small enough to toss in your gym bag on the run, and durable with waterproof covers. size of 6"x9" inches 120 pages white-color pae matte finish cover for en eleyant look and feel