Books with author Jo Miller

SEVENTH CENTURY SOUTHERN ENGLAND. A ROYAL FAMILY DISAPPEARS. THE SEARCH FOR THEM LEADS TO THE SORCERER OF THE RED MIST.The strength of family, love, and loyalty are at the heart of John J. Miller, M.D.’s THE SORCERER OF THE RED MIST, the sequel to THE BOOK OF SPELLS and the second book in this magical series. With an adventure that pits good against evil, that challenges the fortitude of young and old alike, and that reminds us of the power of courage, Dr. John provides another great adventure for readers of all ages.When the Royal Family of Vilgar disappears in a mysterious red mist, Prince Brayden tasks his boyhood friend and Captain of the Royal Guards, Christian, with finding them. Giving Christian a magical sapphire ring handed down to Brayden by his father, King Audric, Brayden charges Christian with traveling to the Forest of Time to find their former tutor and mentor, the good wizard Martir. Prince Brayden hopes that with Martir’s help his family can be rescued.But, with his powers limited by a curse put on him by the evil sorcerer Malecar, Martir cannot leave his forest without great risk. Knowing that he will be of no real help to the Prince, Martir instead sends his apprentice, Cork. During his years spent with Martir as a caretaker for the animals in the Forest of Time, Cork benefitted greatly from tutoring by the wizard. He is more than willing to stand in Martir’s stead and bring his training in magic to the aid of Prince Brayden.Join our heroes on their dangerous journey and see, in the end, if courage, love, loyalty, and heart will prevail over evil—and just what might happen if it does.

This key Seminar Study was first published as Restoration England: The Reign of Charles II in 1985. Unavailable for several years, the book has now been heavily revised, and expanded, to take account of over ten years of new scholarship. In particular, the Second Edition reflects new work done on political parties, the constitution, taxation, the church, and the legacy of the civil wars. As ever primary documents illustrate points raised in the text and an extensive bibliography directs readers to further reading. New for this edition is a chronology of the main events in Charles II's reign which, given the thematic treatment of the reign, readers are likely to find particularly useful. When Charles II was restored to the throne in 1660 the event was widely greeted as a return to normal after the upheavals of civil war. In this short study Professor John Miller explores how far this was true and how far the civil wars had, in fact, weakened (or strengthened) the monarchy. The book divides neatly into two: in the first part the 'Restoration Settlement' of 1660-4 is examined in detail; and, in the second, the salient features of government, politics and religion under Charles II are considered, seeking to show how well the restored regime worked in practice. Throughout, complex issues of change over time are explained as clearly and concisely as possible and the Restoration is placed in the wider context of the development of England in the seventeenth century.

Suspense and mystery meets heartfelt humor and friendship in this time manipulation fantasy.Chloe has always used her ability to rewind time to keep her life mistake-free and blame-free, flying under the radar as much as possible. But when the golden strands she uses to manipulate time start zapping her mind with erratic sparks, she and her friends are forced to investigate. Family secrets dating back more than a hundred years mark the trail of an ancient amulet being hunted by someone who will stop at nothing to strip Chloe of her ability, even if it means erasing Chloe’s life altogether.Soon Chloe is faced with heart-wrenching decisions and the question she’s been avoiding for seven years: does this extraordinary ability give her any right to manipulate other people’s lives?Springback is a contemporary fantasy full of magical realism for teens and tweens—a unique twist on time travel, parallel universes, and time loops. More than just a mystery about supernatural abilities, it’s a coming-of-age adventure about being real, forgiving yourself, and making tough choices.“Chloe's life at 16 should simply revolve around school, friends, and maybe a boy, but it doesn't. Instead, it revolves around springing backwards in time, covering up little mishaps [and] embarrassing moments, and suddenly discovering that the senior boy in her creative writing class is able to do it, too. If that were all she needed to deal with, life could continue as she knows it… but there are others who possess the same ability, and one of them is determined that Chloe and her ancestors never obtain this skill and will stop at nothing to get her way--after all, murder is nothing when you can rewind time.” - Cindy Gritton, Amazon Reviewer

The Bible tells us that God can grow the fruit of the Spirit within us, and that fruit that He grows is more than just kindness! In this book for toddlers and preschoolers, children will learn how God's fruit can grow inside of them too. "But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!" Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)

When Neil Andertol and a motley crew of video-gaming whizzes accidentally download top-secret training software and are recruited by the military to restore a botched aircraft mission, they're no longer playing for points—they're playing to save the world! Part action movie, part slapstick comedy, debut author Jeff Miller's The Nerdy Dozen is a madcap adventure for the middle grade set.

How far would you go to be free—to make your own choices without being subjected to punishment for doing what you felt was right? Could you kill for it? After being abandoned by her father as a child, Aster spent ten years of her life as a servant for the leader’s House in the broken city of New Bethel. She’d known, even as a child, that the cities of her world were corrupt places with human monsters—assassins—running rampant between their high walls. Thinking everything will remain the same as it always has there, Aster is startled to discover that one day . . . the cycle breaks. As a young new leader takes a strange and—at times—horrifying interest in her, will she be capable of discovering the reasons behind his actions and orders? In a world where nothing is as it seems and all things are never anywhere near as simple as they appear at first glance, will she be capable of making the distinction between what is real and what is not? Will she find anyone at all she can trust? More importantly . . . Does she have the strength to do what is necessary to survive in a world filled with evil?

How We Pray, is a story written by a mother for her daughter. It showcases the inspirational way a daughter asks her mother how to pray. This beautiful short story brings forth the relationship between mother and daughter, and how daughters learn their way of life by way of their mother's teachings. Our children see what we do, and try their best to imitate. Let us, as parents, give them the best example and foundation possible.

At times it can be extremely difficult to deal with the needs of special children, but with God's help and guidance, we can find peace. It is the author's hope that this story will encourage families and school populations who have children with special needs as well as be a resource for therapists and counselors. It is important to hold on to the scriptures and trust God during the highs and lows of life.The just shall live by faith.—Romans 1:17