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  • Renegade Realms

    J. S. Worth

    eBook (Fiction Worth Reading, Aug. 11, 2018)
    Secrets lurk deep in the Georgia swamps, as Elijah Hatton will soon realize. Born in another realm, the young man lost everything; family, kingdom, even his true name. But his enemies made one mistake.They didn’t kill Eli. Finally armed with the truth, he sets out on a path to reclaim his stolen birthright, with righteous determination and loaded six-guns. Not to mention the flaming sword which once guarded Eden — and moonshine transformed into a holy, healing sacrament. But will it all be enough?For those who murdered his kin are keenly aware of the Prophecies and sense the return of an ancient, sacred magic, which marks the dawn of a long-awaited age. The Time of Reckoning.Thus the showdown begins. They’re tracking down Eli, while he’s gunning for them. With the fate of the multiverse caught in the crossfire.Elijah Hatton: Elven Prince by birth, Southern by the grace of God!Published by Fiction Worth Reading: Faith-filled Fantasy & Sanctified Sci-Fi — Where Spiritual Truth meets Speculative Fiction. The Sword & Spirit Trilogy:Book 1 - Renegade RealmsBook 2 - Outlaw OracleBook 3 - Sword SlingerPublisher’s note: A coming of age tale where magical realms and blood betrayals collide with a modern backwoods Georgia.
  • Sword Slinger

    J. S. Worth

    language (Fiction Worth Reading, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Elijah sets out to reclaim his kingdom -- with sanctified moonshine, loaded six-guns, and an ancient holy relic! But will it be enough?Because evil forces from his past are keenly aware of the Prophecies. They've felt the return of an ancient magic, which marks the dawning of a long awaited age:The Time of Reckoning -- when doorways to other worlds are reopened. And all that's needed to rule every realm is a certain elixir, a sacred relic, and the blood of an orphaned Prince.The showdown is now: They're tracking down Eli, while he's gunning for them. With the fate of the multiverse caught in the crossfire.Elijah Hatton: Elven Prince by birth, Southern by the grace of God!Read book three of this thrilling series today. The first three books form a completed story arc and stand alone as a trilogy. Additional stories will be written in this world, but will not relate directly to the finished tale of books 1-3.
  • Outlaw Oracle

    J. S. Worth

    language (Fiction Worth Reading, Sept. 11, 2018)
    Killing a Warlock isn't easy. Just ask Eli.Fortunately, he has three powerful allies -- each with the ability to Sense Beyond. First there's Dihya McClagen, Civil War refugee, Oracle, and warrior. A young woman out of time, tied to many worlds but at home in none.Bleak visions of possible futures make her wary of looking ahead. When left with no other choice, will she see her darkest fears?Then there's Sarah Brannon, Eli's best friend and possibly more. Bright, beautiful, and half-human, she guides them through a wasteland of slumbering death.But can her budding powers get them safely through?And finally there's Ai Ting, a gambler full of regrets, but also sacred poetry. With a penchant for brazen risks, she sees the world as a high stakes poker game. Does she dare bet everything on the cards they've been dealt?Because the future of seven realms hangs in the balance. The Time of Reckoning is at hand -- when doorways to all the worlds can be reopened.Read book two of this thrilling fantasy series where blood betrayals and legendary realms collide with a modern backwoods Georgia.Elijah Hatton: Elven Prince by birth, Southern by the grace of God!Read book two of this thrilling series today. The first three books form a completed story arc and stand alone as a trilogy. Additional stories will be written in this world, but will not relate directly to the finished tale of books 1-3.
  • Readers Theater for Building Fluency: Strategies and Scripts for Making the Most of This Highly Effective, Motivating, and Research-Based Approach to Oral Reading

    Jo Worthy

    Paperback (Teaching Strategies, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Jo Worthy provides an in-depth look at Readers Theater, a fun and effective technique for building students’ fluency. It also enhances students’ comprehension, increases their vocabulary, and fuels their desire to read. Worthy looks at every aspect of Readers Theater, from obtaining and writing scripts, to managing and assessing performances. She also includes glimpses into real classrooms and 12 scripts based on children’s books.
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  • SWORD & SPIRIT TRILOGY: boxed set of books 1 - 3; Renegade Realms, Outlaw Oracle, & Sword Slinger

    J. S. Worth

    language (Fiction Worth Reading, July 8, 2019)
    The complete Sword & Spirit Trilogy in one box set Secrets lurk deep in the southern swamps. Elijah Hatton just discovered three: His stolen birthright, an ancient weapon, and sanctified moonshine.But secrets always come at a price. For young Eli, it could be his very life. Or worse... the lives of those he loves.——-Born in another realm, the boy lost everything, his family, his kingdom, even his true name. But his enemies made one mistake: they didn’t kill Eli.Rescued by a Green Beret, he grew up in the Deep South. Taught to hunt, fish, and live off the land, his life was straight out of a country song. Until now———Armed with the Truth, the young man sets out on a path to reclaim his kingdom — with righteous determination and enchanted six-guns.Not to mention the flaming sword that once guarded Eden and moonshine transformed into a holy, healing sacrament.But will it all be enough?Because the ones who killed his parents are keenly aware of the Prophecies. They’ve sensed the return of a sacred magic, which marks the dawn of a long awaited age:The Time of Reckoning, when doorways to other worlds are reopened. And all that’s needed to rule every realm is a certain elixir, a legendary blade, and the blood of an orphaned Prince.Thus the showdown begins: They’re tracking down Eli, while he’s gunning for them. With the fate of the fallen realms caught in the crossfire.Elijah Hatton: Elven Prince by birth, Southern by the grace of God! Read this faith-filled fantasy today. A coming of age tale where magical realms and blood betrayals collide with a modern backwoods Georgia.Published by Fiction Worth Reading: Faith-filled Fantasy & Sanctified Sci-Fi — Where Spiritual Truth meets Speculative Fiction!
  • Discovering Florida: First-Contact Narratives from Spanish Expeditions along the Lower Gulf Coast

    John E. Worth

    Paperback (University Press of Florida, Jan. 15, 2016)
    “Gives voice to a period in U.S. history that remains virtually unknown, even to specialists in the field.”—J. Michael Francis, coauthor of Murder and Martyrdom in Spanish Florida “With these transcriptions and translations, Worth provides an important service to ethnohistorians, archaeologists, and others who share an interest in the Spanish colonial explorations of the greater Southeast.”—Mariah F. Wade, author of Missions, Missionaries, and Native Americans “A model for how to handle important primary sources. The historical introduction is a treasure in its own right.”—Amy Turner Bushnell, author of Situado and Sabana: Spain’s Support System for the Presidio and Mission provinces of Florida Florida’s lower gulf coast was a key region in the early European exploration of North America, with an extraordinary number of first-time interactions between Spaniards and Florida’s indigenous cultures. Discovering Florida compiles all the major writings of Spanish explorers in the area between 1513 and 1566. Including transcriptions of the original Spanish documents as well as English translations, this volume presents—in their own words—the experiences and reactions of Spaniards who came to Florida with Juan Ponce de León, Pánfilo de Narváez, Hernando de Soto, and Pedro Menéndez de Avilés. These accounts, which have never before appeared together in print, provide an astonishing glimpse into a world of indigenous cultures that did not survive colonization. With introductions to the primary sources, extensive notes, and a historical overview of Spanish exploration in the region, this book offers an unprecedented firsthand view of La Florida in the earliest stages of European conquest.
  • In Attendance: 45 pictures to color

    Joan Worth

    eBook
    EBOOK VERSION HAS NO DOWNLOADIn Attendance is perfect for pre teens and adults. It has a wide rage from dolphins, a shark, loads of ocean life, butterflies, and a many nature themed designs. Even some made up whimsical creatures. 45 to pick from. They are in actual size of the original ink drawings by the artist Joan Worth. Made for parents and children to color together.
  • Nature Inspired: 64 pictures ready for colored pencils and gel pens

    Joan Worth

    eBook
    EBOOK VERSION HAS NO DOWNLOADA great little book of biological content for coloring suitable for all age groups. 64 different pictures of labeled wildlife including Mammals, Invertebrates, Ocean creatures, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Fauna. After the preview pages the pictures are the size they were drawn by artist Joan Worth. Lots of attention to details based on designs found in nature - made for colored pencils and gel pens. Kids love this book. - Happy Coloring!
  • The Timucuan Chiefdoms of Spanish Florida: Volume II: Resistance and Destruction

    JOHN E. WORTH

    Hardcover (University Press of Florida, June 30, 1998)
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  • Kidding Around: Coloring book for kids

    Joan Worth

    Paperback (Independently published, Jan. 6, 2019)
    This is delightful coloring book for grade school and under. Full of 30 different drawings of animals from hippo, beaver, gorilla, butterfly, zebra and 25 others. Labeled and cute - simple without the clutter of backgrounds. Great for anyone practicing eye and hand coordination.
  • A Bumbling Two-Face Christmas: 30 drawings by Joan Worth

    Joan Worth

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, March 16, 2018)
    Paperback comes with FREE KINDLE DOWNLOAD. This bumbling COLORING BOOK is a fun view on Christmas. For all of us that just don't seem to get the holiday right - Positively foolish. Made for colored pencils.
  • Discovering Florida: First-Contact Narratives from Spanish Expeditions along the Lower Gulf Coast

    John E. Worth

    Hardcover (University Press of Florida, Sept. 23, 2014)
    “Gives voice to a period in U.S. history that remains virtually unknown, even to specialists in the field.”—J. Michael Francis, coauthor of Murder and Martyrdom in Spanish Florida “With these transcriptions and translations, Worth provides an important service to ethnohistorians, archaeologists, and others who share an interest in the Spanish colonial explorations of the greater Southeast.”—Mariah F. Wade, author of Missions, Missionaries, and Native Americans “A model for how to handle important primary sources. The historical introduction is a treasure in its own right.”—Amy Turner Bushnell, author of Situado and Sabana: Spain’s Support System for the Presidio and Mission provinces of Florida Florida’s lower gulf coast was a key region in the early European exploration of North America, with an extraordinary number of first-time interactions between Spaniards and Florida’s indigenous cultures. Discovering Florida compiles all the major writings of Spanish explorers in the area between 1513 and 1566. Including transcriptions of the original Spanish documents as well as English translations, this volume presents—in their own words—the experiences and reactions of Spaniards who came to Florida with Juan Ponce de León, Pánfilo de Narváez, Hernando de Soto, and Pedro Menéndez de Avilés. These accounts, which have never before appeared together in print, provide an astonishing glimpse into a world of indigenous cultures that did not survive colonization. With introductions to the primary sources, extensive notes, and a historical overview of Spanish exploration in the region, this book offers an unprecedented firsthand view of La Florida in the earliest stages of European conquest.