Books with author Jennifer Hayes

Murder, mayhem, meet your match!Maggie Phillips hasn't had it easy. As the wife of retired Navy SEAL, and the adoptive mother of two little hellions, Maggie is constantly looking for ways to improve her family's financial situation. She accepts a cleaning position for her new neighbors (who redefine the term 'eccentric'), never imagining she will end up as the sole alibi for a man with a fascination for medieval torture devices when he is brought up on murder charges.While Maggie struggles to prove the man's innocence, her deadbeat brother arrives, determined to sell Maggie and Neil on his next great scheme and to mooch with a vengeance. If that isn't bad enough, her in-laws, (the cut-throat corporate attorneys) descend on the house, armed with disapproval and condemnation, for the family's annual Thanksgiving celebration.As the police investigation intensifies, Maggie searches for the killer among the upper echelon of Hudson, Massachusetts in the only way she can-- by scrubbing their thrones.Of the porcelain variety, that is...

Acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Haigh returns to the Pennsylvania town at the center of her iconic novel Baker Towers in this ambitious, achingly human story of modern America and the conflicting forces at its heart—a bold, moving drama of hope and desperation, greed and power, big business and small-town families.Forty years ago, Bakerton coal fueled the country. Then the mines closed, and the town wore away like a bar of soap. Now Bakerton has been granted a surprise third act: it sits squarely atop the Marcellus Shale, a massive deposit of natural gas.To drill or not to drill? Prison guard Rich Devlin leases his mineral rights to finance his dream of farming. He doesn’t count on the truck traffic and nonstop noise, his brother’s skepticism or the paranoia of his wife, Shelby, who insists the water smells strange and is poisoning their frail daughter. Meanwhile his neighbors, organic dairy farmers Mack and Rena, hold out against the drilling—until a passionate environmental activist disrupts their lives.Told through a cast of characters whose lives are increasingly bound by the opposing interests that underpin the national debate, Heat and Light depicts a community blessed and cursed by its natural resources. Soaring and ambitious, it zooms from drill rig to shareholders’ meeting to the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor to the ruined landscape of the “strippins,” haunting reminders of Pennsylvania’s past energy booms. This is a dispatch from a forgotten America—a work of searing moral clarity from one of the finest writers of her generation, a courageous and necessary book.

Do you believe in magic? Well, if you do, then you’re going to want to learn about something called the Law of Attraction. If you use the Law of Attraction, you can be anything you want to be, you can have anything you want to have. All of your most wonderful dreams will come true! Do you think this sounds hard? Do you think this sounds impossible? It’s not! It’s easy! All you have to do is read this book for 21 days in a row. That’s it. Even before the 21 days are up, you’ll see wonderful things starting to happen in your life. And, before you know it, your life will be awesome. An awesome life is what you deserve. Because you’re awesome!

Acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Haigh returns to the Pennsylvania town at the center of her iconic novel Baker Towers in this ambitious, achingly human story of modern America and the conflicting forces at its heart—a bold, moving drama of hope and desperation, greed and power, big business and small-town families.Forty years ago, Bakerton coal fueled the country. Then the mines closed, and the town wore away like a bar of soap. Now Bakerton has been granted a surprise third act: it sits squarely atop the Marcellus Shale, a massive deposit of natural gas.To drill or not to drill? Prison guard Rich Devlin leases his mineral rights to finance his dream of farming. He doesn’t count on the truck traffic and nonstop noise, his brother’s skepticism or the paranoia of his wife, Shelby, who insists the water smells strange and is poisoning their frail daughter. Meanwhile his neighbors, organic dairy farmers Mack and Rena, hold out against the drilling—until a passionate environmental activist disrupts their lives.Told through a cast of characters whose lives are increasingly bound by the opposing interests that underpin the national debate, Heat and Light depicts a community blessed and cursed by its natural resources. Soaring and ambitious, it zooms from drill rig to shareholders’ meeting to the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor to the ruined landscape of the “strippins,” haunting reminders of Pennsylvania’s past energy booms. This is a dispatch from a forgotten America—a work of searing moral clarity from one of the finest writers of her generation, a courageous and necessary book.

A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, NPRAcclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Haigh returns to the Pennsylvania town at the center of her iconic novel Baker Towers in this ambitious, achingly human story of modern America and the conflicting forces at its heart—a bold, moving drama of hope and desperation, greed and power, big business and small-town families.Forty years ago, Bakerton coal fueled the country. Then the mines closed, and the town wore away like a bar of soap. Now Bakerton has been granted a surprise third act: it sits squarely atop the Marcellus Shale, a massive deposit of natural gas.To drill or not to drill? Prison guard Rich Devlin leases his mineral rights to finance his dream of farming. He doesn’t count on the truck traffic and nonstop noise, his brother’s skepticism or the paranoia of his wife, Shelby, who insists the water smells strange and is poisoning their frail daughter. Meanwhile his neighbors, organic dairy farmers Mack and Rena, hold out against the drilling—until a passionate environmental activist disrupts their lives.Told through a cast of characters whose lives are increasingly bound by the opposing interests that underpin the national debate, Heat and Light depicts a community blessed and cursed by its natural resources. Soaring and ambitious, it zooms from drill rig to shareholders’ meeting to the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor to the ruined landscape of the “strippins,” haunting reminders of Pennsylvania’s past energy booms. This is a dispatch from a forgotten America—a work of searing moral clarity from one of the finest writers of her generation, a courageous and necessary book.

"Silliness is key…sure to have readers giggling."-KIRKUS REVIEWSBaxter The Dog is no stranger to fantastic creatures. In his first adventure, "Baxter Goes to Imagination Land," he met a cast of colorful characters. However, on a dark, stormy night, he is surprised and unsure when something strange and wild shows up at his door. Will Baxter judge a creature by their size, their color and by the shape of their paws, or will he learn that monsters aren't always monsters after all?Baxter The Dog Books is a series starring Baxter The Dog that encourages children (or kids at heart) to get creative, be kind, and seek adventure. "Baxter Meets His Monster" has 40-pages of colorful hand-drawn illustrations by Jennifer Hart. The full-page art and rhyming storyline set the scene as Baxter takes his readers through a funny, heartfelt bedtime story about friendship.Explore more of Baxter The Dog's adventures in book one of the series, "Baxter Goes to Imagination Land." "Hart takes the imagination's wandering to delightfully absurd ends"-KIRKUS REVIEWSIf you liked "Baxter Meets His Monster," please give Baxter The Dog a pat on the back with 5 stars on Amazon. Be sure to follow Jennifer Hart and Baxter The Dog on Instagram and Facebook @baxterbooks.***Please note: Picture books are formatted as fixed layouts because of the heavy use of graphics. Text enlargement features will be unavailable. It's best to view the ebook in horizontal screen mode.

"Hart takes the imagination's wandering to delightfully absurd ends sure to tickle toddlers and other lap readers..." - KIRKUS REVIEWS"Can be described in one word – enchanting!"- READER'S FAVORITE - 5 STARS"Wonderful children's book with absolutely incredible illustrations!"- GOODREADS READERFollow your imagination past the sneaker trees and cupcake bees to a place only you can see. Baxter The Dog is the most fun curious kind of supersoft furry pal you'll find. Meet the candied cats with donut hats or take a ride on a shooting star. Make a play date with an elephant in a cucumber car. The magic of imagination runs wild in this rhyming funny bedtime story. Beginner readers and kids at heart can take Jennifer Hart's debut children's picture book as far as their own creativity will go. The first in a series of picture books filled with fantasy, fun, and adventures inspired by a pup hero named Baxter. Humor is illustrated in full-color by Jennifer Hart with ink and watercolor across all 40 pages to guide beginner readers as they explore Baxter's land of imagination filled with colorful characters, funny surprises and an adventure that will inspire kids to get creative. Feeling inspired? After reading Baxter the Dog's story, pick up a "Puppies and Rainbows" notebook for your little ones to fill with their own fun and surprising creations. Each notebook has a fully illustrated cover by Jennifer Hart, author, and illustrator of Baxter The Dog Books. Can't get enough Baxter The Dog Books? Color and create with Baxter The Dog in "Baxter Returns to Imagination Land, Coloring and Activity Book," or "Baxter's Sweets and Treats," easy to make, fun to eat snacks and party foods inspired by Baxter's adventures in Imagination Land. Please give Baxter The Dog a pat on the back with 5 stars on Amazon. Be sure to follow Jennifer Hart and Baxter The Dog on Instagram and Facebook @baxterbooks. Sign up for Baxter's Pack through Facebook, a monthly e-newsletter with pack-only deals, a monthly short story and more! Just click on the JOIN BAXTER'S PACK tab.

Grieving doesn’t mean you must be consumed by grief.If you’re looking for unique ways to cope with the loss of a spouse, parent, child, family member or close friend, Have a Good Mourning is the book for you. You’ll discover transformational ways to mourn as you avoid the perpetual darkness that sometimes follows grief and heal even as you keep your loved one’s memory alive. In Have a Good Mourning, you'll hear the tales of others whose journeys inspired change, hope and joy including:* How Kinja Dixon, a self-made millionaire and of Re-Creationism, meaningfully reconnected with his late mother.* How Big Apple marketer Jennifer Morilla turned her loss into a gift—bringing desperately needed clean water filters and a sense of caring to underdeveloped communities abroad.* And how Michael Tesalona, a web guru and Ted Talk speaker, feels his sister’s presence wherever he goes.Most of all, Have a Good Mourning illustrates how mourning with joy can give you a newfound purpose and bolster your life forever.

When the Disney Channel aired its original movie High School Musical in January 2006, they were expecting a fairly solid ratings response. What they got was a cultural phenomenon that not only launched the film into the stratosphere, but also turned its young cast into superstars. The first time the show aired, it drew almost eight million viewers; the next night, on a repeat airing, another six. The movie soundtrack hit No. 1 on the Billboard pop-music charts six weeks after its release, with nine singles from the soundtrack on the chart in the same week. The May 2006 release of the DVD sold 400,000 units on its first day; Disney has a version that high schools around the country can license and perform; there are talks about a Broadway version, the sequel High School Musical 2 is scheduled to go into production in January 2007 for a summer 2007 airing, and the soundtrack album has gone triple platinum and remains in Billboard’s Top 20. All In This Together: The Unofficial Story of High School Musical is a comprehensive look at the creation and making of this landmark film. It provides detailed profiles of its cast members, including Zac Efron, Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, and Corbin Bleu. It explores in detail the film’s impact, following the cast as they promote High School Musical around the world, and providing all available information and conjecture about High School Musical 2. Timed for release in advance of the movie’s sequel, All In This Together: The Unofficial Story of High School Musical is the perfect collectible for the film’s millions of fans.

Grieving doesn't mean you must be consumed by grief.If you're looking for unique ways to cope with the loss of a spouse, parent, child, family member or close friend, Have a Good Mourning is the book for you. You'll discover transformational ways to mourn as you avoid the perpetual darkness that sometimes follows grief and heal even as you keep your loved one's memory alive.In Have a Good Mourning, you'll hear the tales of others whose journeys inspired change, hope and joy including:* How Kinja Dixon, a self-made millionaire and of Re-Creationism, meaningfully reconnected with his late mother.* How Big Apple marketer Jennifer Morilla turned her loss into a gift--bringing desperately needed clean water filters and a sense of caring to underdeveloped communities abroad.* And how Michael Tesalona, a web guru and Ted Talk speaker, feels his sister's presence wherever he goes.Most of all, Have a Good Mourning illustrates how mourning with joy can give you a newfound purpose and bolster your life forever.

Halloween.The night the barrier between the dead and the living is as thin as muslin. Fifteen-year old Josie, haunted by the death of her mother, leads her best friends to an ancient cemetery to rub graves. Convinced she will come away with proof of her mother’s spirit at last, the evening takes an unexpected turn as the teens gravitate four ways into the haunted grounds.Set against the backdrop of the rainy Pacific Northwest, four graves will be rubbed, touching off a series of events that will rattle their once mundane lives. From the lonely World War II hero to an accused witch, the people buried beneath the tombstones have stories that need an ending. The journey to unravel the mysteries leaves the friends wondering if the graves would’ve been better off left alone.

Loved by readers ages 8 to 78. Perfect for KS2 students studying the Iron Age. Over two thousand years ago, before the Romans came to Britain, tribes ruled the land. They mastered the art of smelting iron and competed for supremacy, building hillforts and farmsteads to tame the wilderness. Women were powerful leaders and saw their people through times of conflict and instability.In the midst of troubled times is 12-year old Carassouna Vendi. A warrior’s daughter, she has been declared a future chief. But Cara wants freedom and adventure, to brave the dangers that lay beyond the hillfort and to ride off on her horse and explore.When her clan is threatened, Cara must put her feelings aside and fight to protect the people she loves and her home.Learn about life in the Iron Age from a young girl’s point of view, with love, friendship, action and adventure.Learn more about Carassouna’s world at www.Carassouna.com.