Books with author Jane Adams

After defeating the Volgrim witches, life in Orkney is quiet. Too quiet. Before Sam Baron can catch his breath, an army of fire giants led by Surt gather in the Eighth Realm of Musspell, determined to destroy Orkney, and it's all Sam's fault. After all, he took Odin's life with an ancient cursed dagger, and now, mankind has lost its protector. To make matters worse, the God of Mischief, Loki, is on the loose and determined to reunite with his evil wife, Angerboda, and their three children: Fenrir the wolf, Jormungand the sea serpent, and Helva, Goddess of Death. Orkney's only hope lies with Sam and his stalwart friends. As Surt prepares to launch his forces against Orkney, Sam and two of his fellow witches, Perrin and Mavery, set out on a journey to rescue Odin, aided by Skidbladnir, a magical ship of the gods that can fly over land and sea, and Geela, a Valkyrie who can transform into a battle-ready goose. Meanwhile, Leo and Keely travel north to stop Loki from starting a war between the Eifalians and the Vanir, while Howie is left to watch over Skara Brae. With time running out, our heroes try frantically to prove once again that they can find the courage to do what?s needed when the odds are stacked against them, even when the sacrifice asked is greater than any of them could imagine.

Sam Baron is about to get the shock of his life. First his substitute English teacher claims to have turned his old teacher into a lizard; then a strange dwarf named Rego arrives and claims Sam is from a magical realm called Orkney. When his friends are taken prisoner, it’s up to Sam to save them. Sam embarks on a journey to Orkney through a stonefire to find his friends―but when he arrives, he discovers that an ancient curse has turned the sun a poisonous red and threatens to destroy the land. With only a young witch girl to guide him, Sam must choose: save his friends, or stop the red sun from consuming the land?Drawing on Norse mythology, The Red Sun follows Sam’s journey to uncover the truth about his past―a journey during which he has to overcome the simmering anger inside of him, learn to channel his growing magical powers, and find a way to forgive the father who left him behind.

The St. George Temple was the first temple built and completed in Utah by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Now you and your family can experience constructing it for yourselves using LEGO bricks. This detailed, full color, step-by-step instruction book also includes an easy-to-read parts list so that you can gather the necessary bricks and begin construction. Please note: No bricks are included with this instruction book.This instruction book also includes stories and quotes about the St. George Temple. Learn about the temple and its fascinating history while you build it.Parts count: 1420Size: (Including base) 10" x 15" x 12"Recommended Age: 8 years and older

When a mouse makes his home in your living room couch or falls deeply asleep in your duffle bag pouch, be quick and let mice know your home is not theirs.Delay and you may find they’ve moved in downstairs. Delay more and soon you’ll have wall to wall mice, and you may have created a mouse paradise. Is that a house mouse swimming in the sink?! Wait… are those mice skating in the frozen orange juice? In this adorable rhyming book for children, A busy lady has a real problem with procrastination. When she ignores a growing crowd of hilarious mice, the cute rodents make her house their home and she finds them enjoying themselves in some very problematic ways.Mother and the Mice is a hysterical illustrated kids bedtime story that teaches preschool, kindergarten and elementary school children to stop procrastinating and solve problems, before they become even bigger issues.Page Up and Order Now.

Twelve-year-old Sam Baron is no hero. He's prone to losing his temper and believes his dad is the worst lout in the world for taking off and leaving him and his mom to fend for themselves in their home town of Pilot Rock, Oregon. Worse, his substitute English teacher is a bona fide witch and seems to want him dead. With his friends gone missing and vicious Shun Kara wolves stalking him, Sam must travel through a stonefire to the far away realm of Orkney to save his friends from the dark powers that hold them. Thrust into this new world, Sam must unravel the secrets of his past while trying to stay alive as witches, wraiths, and other menacing creatures pose serious peril to the unsuspecting Sam. With only a young witch girl named Mavery to guide him, Sam must find a way to control his dark side and stop an ancient curse which turns the sun a poisonous red, threatening to destroy the land of Orkney. Drawing on Norse mythology, The Red Sun is the first book in The Legends of Orkney, a spellbinding series of adventure fantasy novels by Alane Adams. This fantastical story will enthrall middle grade and tween readers with a taste for adventure. Follow Sam as he grapples with dark and dangerous elements from his past and confronts his burgeoning powers. The Red Sun is a must read for tweens and adults with a taste for adventure, magic and fantasy.

Jane Addams was a pioneer settlement worker, public philosopher, sociologist, author, and leader in woman suffrage and world peace. Beside presidents such as Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, she was the most prominent reformer of the Progressive Era and helped turn the nation to issues of concern to mothers, such as the needs of children, public health, and world peace. In 1931 she became the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

This is an inspiring book about a boy who always wanted to play the piano. After working hard to earn money for his own piano, his parents decided to help him out. They bought him an accordion. The boy learned to play the accordion, secretly hating the instrument. As the boy became a young man and was drafted in the army, he soon realized that God had a purpose for that red accordion he despised. This is a wonderful children's book and based on a true story.

SHARPEN YOUR MEMORY: change your life with amazing sharp memory.You don't have to force your self to study and understand a lot so as to enhance your memory. The secrets' truly in your perspective, your diet, your way, and your habits.All of us, regardless of age may be fall prey to poor memory. The good news is there are tips, techniques, and ways to keep your memory as sharp as you hope.If you are a man or a woman, a student or a teacher, an instructor or a trainee, or even an employ wish to make a career shift. You will find this book as a valuable resource.This book is for anyone looking to improve his memory, it can be a personal memory improvement guide.We learn so much but are never taught how to retain materials for later use, this book with included memory techniques will light your lamp out of the darkness.Actually this book is a short read, but it covers a lot of ground. I try to make it very straightforward, easy to understand, and digestible."SHARPEN YOUR MEMORY" Brings together the nuts and bolts of improving one's memory, this book is loaded with helpful information, tips, and guides that you need to know about how to improve your memory, develop your mind, balance your life and increase your productivity.With this book you will learn two main important concept:1- how to improve your brain health.2- how to practice memory improvement techniques.Do yourself a favor and get this book, it is not a magic pill. but it is the all-in-one book that you need to start improving your memory....

It’s winter in Girard, Pennsylvania and the pond is completely frozen over—ready for a young boy to go skating!—but Georgie’s ice skates are too small. All Georgie wants for Christmas is a new pair of skates. But times are tough in 1920s Pennsylvania, and he gets the disappointing news Santa might not come this year. Follow Georgie as he decides to take matters into his own hands—and discovers what Christmas is all about. The Santa Thief is a heartwarming tale of boyhood set in 1920s Pennsylvania for children ages 4–8.

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare s finesse to Oscar Wilde s wit, this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim s Progress and Othello. As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants, it is must-have addition to any library.

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