Books with author Jim Jackson

One constant families can count on is the possibility of life-altering change. You never know when you may face unexpected unemployment or become the victim of extreme weather conditions or other natural disasters. But even in the wake of all this uncertainty, you and your family can enjoy peace of mind with this invaluable emergency preparedness cookbook by Jan Jackson. Complete with customizable recipes that use only ingredients you can store for up to two years in your pantry and helpful tips on how to rotate your supplies so you ll never have to worry about wasting food, 100-Day Pantry will ease your conscience and your budget.

"For My Little Colored Boys" is a book to uplift the spirits of our young males born into minorities. The 21st Century has intensified the on-going battle of racism, equality, and judgement against young males apart of a minority.These collection of poems are to serve as a shimmer of light for young boys. A young boy who may feel he is no longer worthy of life,love and happiness because of the color of his skin,religion, or race this book is for you.

The journey of a brave young snake named Haggus who, on a dare from older bully snakes, sets off from his comfortable habitat and ventures into a haunted house in search of "ghosts." This unconventional picture book offers a touching story that portrays grief and love surrounding the loss of a loved one and is perfectly paired with its muted charcoal imagery. Follow Haggus as he discovers things are not always as they seem and how a simple act of kindness may last forever.

Kids ages 6-12 will love this high-interest, humorous, fun adventure story, and it can be read aloud to younger children age 5-6. Here's what readers are saying about this exciting and funny picture book:WOW! A Good Read for children. Both of my kids adore this book. -- S.R. One of the Best Children Books I Have Ever Read. My niece and I really enjoyed reading it. -- I.W. Best Children Book Ever! The writer J.D. Jackson OOZES style! Your child will fall into the book like in a dream! 애들에게 꼭 읽히시길 바랍니다. 강추!!! -- J.P. Great vocabulary for kids to learn in this book. This book can help with reading, language skills and spelling, all wrapped up in a classic story. -- N.D. A Fun and Educational Story. It's the perfect way to get kids excited about reading and learning new words. -- 2acresYou and your kids will love reading this book. Grab "The Sleepy, Clumsy Dragon" now while it is still at this discounted price.

For five weeks--from April 14 to May 21, 1927--the world held its breath while fourteen aviators took to the air to capture the $25,000 prize that Raymond Orteig offered to the first man to cross the Atlantic Ocean without stopping.Joe Jackson's Atlantic Fever is about this race, a milestone in American history whose story has never been fully told. Delving into the lives of the big-name competitors--the polar explorer Richard Byrd, the French war hero René Fonck, the millionaire Charles Levine, and the race's eventual winner, the enigmatic Charles Lindbergh--as well as those whose names have been forgotten by history (such as Bernt Balchen, Stanton Wooster, and Clarence Chamberlin), Jackson brings a completely fresh and original perspective to the race to conquer the Atlantic.Atlantic Fever opens for us one of those magical windows onto a moment when the nexus of technology, innovation, character, and spirit led so many contenders from different parts of the world to be on the cusp of the exact same achievement at the exact same time.

For five weeks—from April 14 to May 21, 1927—the world held its breath while fourteen aviators took to the air to capture the $25,000 prize that Raymond Orteig offered to the first man to cross the Atlantic Ocean without stopping.Joe Jackson's Atlantic Fever is about this race, a milestone in American history whose story has never been fully told. Delving into the lives of the big-name competitors—the polar explorer Richard Byrd, the French war hero René Fonck, the millionaire Charles Levine, and the race's eventual winner, the enigmatic Charles Lindbergh—as well as those whose names have been forgotten by history (such as Bernt Balchen, Stanton Wooster, and Clarence Chamberlin), Jackson brings a completely fresh and original perspective to the race to conquer the Atlantic.Atlantic Fever opens for us one of those magical windows onto a moment when the nexus of technology, innovation, character, and spirit led so many contenders from different parts of the world to be on the cusp of the exact same achievement at the exact same time.

Ketayl, an arcane investigator, is sent to Ghost Forest to head a team investigating the deaths of newly turned werewolves being left in the territory of the Alpha Prime's pack. Her team continues to have more questions than answers until tragedy strikes. She has to quickly figure out how to lead her team, learn to deal with werewolves, and find out who is behind all of this before more people are abducted and forcibly turned.

Witnessing an eerie pair of yellow eyes his first night at Camp Blackwood may be the least of Jake Walker’s problems. There’s something’s bigger brewing at camp and it’s shocking. Jake realizes he’s being hunted by an entity, known as the Amaranth, deep within the camp’s forest.His first instinct is to leave. But when a boy with a unique past enters the picture and provides information about a car accident that killed Jake’s mom, things become unclear. There’s a connection between the accident and the Amaranth, and Jake must connect the dots.With this newfound information and with the help of his friends, and even some enemies, Jake must uncover the camp’s secrets in order to reveal more about his past. However, this is no easy task. The Amaranth unveils a weapon so powerful that it changes the course of not only Jake’s future but all of those around him, making his journey for the truth nearly impossible.

What others have said about Stay-"Enchantingly Cute!""A great read! I can't wait for the next book in the series!""I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN!"Synopsis- Callie is shocked when she is ripped from her home in the middle of the night. She is taken to a city that she never knew existed only to find that she has a strange connection to her sexy captor. To top it all off, he tries to convince her that she is not even human. She learns that she is actually a fairy. Not just any fairy, but a fairy who has been destined to become queen of the fairies. The only problem is that the current queen is a cruel tyrant and Callie will have to fight for the title that she was meant for. She is not completely convinced that this is a life that she wants to live. She would love nothing more than to go back to being the normal human girl that she always thought that she was.When tragedy strikes, Callie finds that she no longer knows who she can trust. She must learn to survive on her own in a harsh underground world.She finds herself dealing with the struggles of life and love for the first time. Two gorgeous guys, a bunch of new friends, and a whole new world. Will it be more than she can bear?

This global guide to the world's top dive sites is an inspirational reference source for divers who wish to experience, personally or vicariously, the best diving the planet has to offer. Written by award-winning and experienced dive authors, coverage starts with the Atlantic, from the West Coast of North America, and proceeds west to east and north to south. For those inspired to travel to any of the featured sites or regions, the appendix lists all important travel and dive information, the best times to go, contacts, dive operators, and emergency facilities. Brimming with superb underwater photography of famous wrecks, a wide range of marine habitats, and a huge diversity of species ranging from whale sharks to nudibranchs, DIVE ATLAS OF THE WORLD also features six large scale ocean/sea maps, and over three hundred comprehensive maps to all the best sites.

I SEE ME: Black Women A to Z helps infants, toddlers, and beginning readers relate to the alphabet in this beautifully illustrated, picture book. A is for Assata, always asking questions... begins this book full of gems from the lives of Black women that challenged and shaped America for a greater purpose. Little sisters and brothers can imagine themselves as pilots, entrepreneurs, astronauts, activist and much more. I SEE ME: Black Women A to Z introduces HERstory in this powerful read-aloud format. This book carries a huge message to learn and build on. All children are born brilliant let's inspire them to greatness!