Books with author Jane Wilson

As a leader in teaching, training, and transforming boys in Detroit, Jason Wilson shares his own story of discovering what it means to “be a man” in this life-changing memoir. His grandfather’s lynching in the deep South, the murders of his two older brothers, and his verbally harsh and absent father all worked together to form Jason Wilson’s childhood. But it was his decision to acknowledge his emotions and yield to God’s call on his life that made Wilson the man and leader he is today. As the founder of one of the country’s most esteemed youth organizations, Wilson has decades of experience in strengthening the physical, mental, and emotional spirit of boys and men. In Cry Like a Man, Wilson explains the dangers men face in our culture’s definition of “masculinity” and gives readers hope that healing is possible. As Wilson writes, “My passion is to help boys and men find strength to become courageously transparent about their own brokenness as I shed light on the symptoms and causes of childhood trauma and ‘father wounds.’ I long to see men free themselves from emotional incarceration—to see their minds renewed, souls weaned, and relationships restored.”

An illegal book. A missing girl. Unlocking her secrets could destroy everything she’s ever known…Anais is a lowly scullery maid in the Great House. When she discovers a book of magic, she breaks the law to secretly practice the spells within. Her hopes of a better -- and more magical -- future are dashed when a girl from the kitchen goes missing. Anais stumbles into a series of events that threatens to undo everything she knows and has grown to love.Determined to find out whether the girl fell victim to the monsters rumored to be lurking on the edge of Brightshire, Anais puts her newfound magic into action. Can she save the girl and her home or will her precious secrets cost her everything? Anais of Brightshire is the first installment in the Blood Mage Chronicles, a YA fantasy series set in a fear-bound medieval village. If you like rich historical settings, spell-binding fantasy, and interesting characters set against a captivating plot, then you’ll love Jamie Wilson’s captivating series. Buy Anais of Brightshire to start the medieval magical adventure today!

"The day Alice met the twins her life changed for ever. Not like the day she cut her hair off and hated it. Or even the day her father told her she had to spend six months in Australia. No, this was a big change, a huge change - almost, you could say, an impossible one. Because it was the day she got mixed up in Middengard. The day she stepped into the prophecy. Not that she knew that. Not then."Fourteen year-old Alice Morgan is homesick and miserable, out of place with her rich relatives in Melbourne. All she wants to do is return to England and solve the mystery of her mother's disappearance. But you should be careful what you wish for. When Alice is unwittingly lured to Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance, she finds herself in Middengard, a realm hidden from the world of men and peopled by an ancient warrior race, the Hilderinc. To make matters worse, her cousin Toby and her annoying friend Jess have followed her, putting their own lives in jeopardy.Placing her trust in the aloof girl-warrior Iris and Iris’s father Stanor, Alice is astonished to learn that the pendant left to her by her mother is one of the Doom Stones, powerful stones needed to protect both Middengard and the world of men from destructive forces. Soon Alice, Toby and Jess become embroiled in a battle to help the Hilderinc defeat one of their own, a rebel intent on upsetting the balance of power. But how does Alice's mother fit in? As Alice learns more about Middengard and her part in it, she has to make the hardest choice of her life: rescue her mother or save Toby and Jess.

Want to learn the exact basketball skills, strategies, and techniques the pros use? Discover a 21-day fast-track program to break through your basketball barriers. Struggling to nail that winning shot? Can’t seem to pull off the spectacular passes and incredible crossovers you see on TV? James Wilson is a 30-year veteran of basketball coaching with experience gained in 20 countries. Wilson’s genius, laser-focused 21-day program is designed to improve your game no matter your current skill level. How to Be Better At Basketball in 21 Days: The Ultimate Guide to Drastically Improving Your Basketball Shooting, Passing and Dribbling Skills, teaches you precision drills and specific exercises to stack skill after skill. Using Wilson’s special core philosophy, this thorough system will improve your form, develop new skills, and help you challenge even the most advanced players.In How to Be Better At Basketball in 21 Days, you’ll discover:Expert techniques to dramatically increase your basketball shooting accuracyHow to crush your crossovers and handle the ball like a bossHow to toughen your mental state and play with courage, confidence, and controlHow to challenge those more advanced players and succeed while doing itHow to be that go-to player who takes the winning shot and much, much more! How to Be Better At Basketball in 21 Days is the definitive manual for any basketball player from amateur to pro. If you like learning practical, step-by-step, no-nonsense techniques straight from an expert, then you’ll love Wilson's easy-to-follow guide. Buy How to Be Better At Basketball in 21 Days to slam dunk the competition today!

A moving and heartfelt story about the lengths one would go to help their familyWhen Oyuna was a baby, a horse accidentally crushed her foot, cursing her family with bad luck. Oyuna vows to restore good fortune to her family...but how?One fateful day, soldiers from the great Khan's army invade her village to steal horses and gather new soldiers. In hopes of bringing honor to her family, Oyuna courageously disguises herself as a boy and joins the soldiers on their quest. With only her horse and her cat to keep her company, Oyuna sets off on an amazing journey across deserts and mountains―a journey that will change her life forever."No ordinary horse story...Horse lovers or not, readers will be riveted."―Publishers Weekly, Starred Review"Ambitious and fast-moving."―New York Times

Have you tried and failed to will your short body to dunk a basketball? Learn how even the most vertically challenged players can slam the ball home with ease.Have you been told you're far too short to touch the rim, let alone throw the ball down? Having trouble increasing your vertical leap no matter how much weightlifting you do? Author James Wilson is a 30-year veteran of basketball coaching in 20 different countries. He's cracked the scientific code to allow players of any height to dunk like a pro, and now he's here to share his secrets with you. In How to Dunk if You’re Under 6 Feet Tall: 13 Proven Ways to Jump Higher and Drastically Increase Your Vertical Jump in 4 Weeks, you'll learn the meticulous science behind increasing your vertical leap. Through his proven step-by-step plan, you'll find out the exact techniques necessary to dunk your first basketball in just four weeks. Without weightlifting or special equipment, you'll soon be able to jam in front of your friends with either one hand or two.In How to Dunk if You’re Under 6 Feet Tall, you’ll discover:The best exercise techniques for increasing your vertical jump in just four weeksThe best basketball shoes to make you jump higherHow shorter people can go from barely touching the rim to dunking with one or two handsHow to jump higher without lifting weightsThe precision mechanics of the perfect jump and dunk and much, much more!How to Dunk if You’re Under 6 Feet Tall is an established expert’s ultimate guide to increasing your vertical jumps and making slam-dunks a reality. If you like a step-by-step programs, scientifically-backed exercises, and making rapid progress, then you’ll love Wilson’s landmark book.Buy How to Dunk if You’re Under 6 Feet Tall to make those rim-rattling slams a reality today!Don't forget to claim a FREE Kindle version with your purchase of Paperback copy!

Biographies of ten children from around the world who opened up their hearts and minds to the injustices of the world and took action, changing their world for the better. In addition to the ten main profiles, sidebars feature many more children. Included is eleven-year-old Andrew Adansi-Bonnah from Ghana, who raised thousands of dollars for refugee children in Somalia after seeing their desperate situation covered in the news. Another child profiled is twelve-year-old Mimi Ausland from the United States, nicknamed “Dr. Doolittle” by her family. After learning about the shortage of food for shelter animals, she started a website to collect donations of dog and cat food; her site is now one of the most visited animal-rescue websites in the world. These children never set out to be heroes or to become famous, but they are role-models for us all.

It is 2008, and thirteen-year-old Shannen and the other students at J.R. Nakogee Elementary are tired of attending class in portables that smell and don't keep out the cold winter air. They make a YouTube video describing the poor conditions, and their plea for a decent school attracts attention and support from community leaders and children across the country. Inspired, the students decide to turn their grade-eight class trip into a visit to Ottawa, to speak to the Canadian government. Once there, Shannen speaks passionately to the politicians about the need to give Native children the opportunity to succeed. The following summer, Shannen is nominated for the International Children's Peace Prize. Tragically, Shannen was killed in a car crash in 2010, and was not able to see the dream of her school fulfilled. Her family, friends and supporters continue to honor her memory as they work for equality for children in Native communities everywhere.

This around-the-world tour introduces readers to children who have taken on the role of social activist, fighting for human rights and social justice in countries as diverse as Yemen and Congo, Canada and the United States. Ten children receive main profiles, and over a dozen others are featured in smaller sidebars. Anita Khushwaha fought against gender and class bias in her community in India. Emman Bagual founded Mind Your Rights to fight child labor in the Philippines. Zach Bonner walked 1,000 miles to raise awareness about homeless children in the United States. A diverse range of other issues is covered, including aboriginal rights, human trafficking and child soldiers, and the full United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child can be found alongside tips for how kids everywhere can make a difference.

Stories about a fake cake, a bike ride, a tree house, a wise bride, a trick mule, and a rude dude. What do they have in common? They are a fun way for your 4-8 year old to learn about one syllable words with silent e. This book introduces the sound patterns of “vowel”, “consonant”, “silent e”, with color coding. It also uses the “ee” pattern, which is also very common. This vocabulary focuses on decodable words with rhyming patterns so your child can build skills in a gradual manner. These stories are built on the vocabulary from other books by Jane Wilson. By the time your child has read these books, she will also have had practice with over half of the 300 most commonly used printed words (These 300 words make up about 65% of all written material in English.) There are lots of activities for parent–child interaction, internet searches, active games, and craft ideas. Characters model how to deal with rudeness, show patience, resolve conflicts and make the best of difficult circumstances. Parent notes include comprehension tips, ways to help your child learn the long vowel sounds, plus other literary skills all in the context of fun stories, games, and activities. These books are also great for struggling readers of all ages. Enjoy this opportunity to give your child the gift of reading!

“That’s a lovely pendant, Alice – where did you get it?” Alice clutched the Stone and hid it from view. “It’s a kind of family heirloom. My mother left it to me.” In spite of herself, she blushed. Someone had told her once that the best lies were the ones closest to the truth. And it was the truth, pretty much. But it was barely half the story. And not a story she was about to share with Josh’s father.”Alice Morgan is back in Melbourne, mourning the loss of her cousin Toby. The Stone has been returned to her, but who by? And even though she has it back in her possession, Middengard remains closed to her.When her grieving aunt and uncle suggest a weekend away, Alice reluctantly goes along with their plans. To her surprise, she finds herself making friends with Josh Winter, the son of the reclusive inventor whose home they are staying in. Not used to having friends, Josh is horrified when Alice seemingly disappears. When his father begins to act strangely too, Josh stumbles into Middengard and becomes an unwitting pawn in a fight he doesn’t understand. As Josh struggles with his new surroundings, Alice learns she is the only person who can defeat Middengard’s enemies. But only if she finds the Second Stone – a Stone with equal if not more powers than her own. But Alice isn’t the only one who wants it. Soon she finds herself in a deadly race against new and fearsome enemies. And who amongst her friends has turned against her?