Books with author Joan Petersen

When twelve-year-old Ryan reluctantly agrees to join his experienced older brother, Tanner, on a camping trip, he never dreams that it will turn into the most frightening day of his life.Ryan admits he's no good at sports or outdoor stuff. He'd much rather be playing video games. But Tanner assures him it will be an easy trip. They'll kayak down the Boulder River, fish, and toast marshmallows at night.When they set out, the river is higher than usual, and the kayaking is scary. Tanner keeps saying there's no reason to worry. But when he's badly hurt in a kayaking accident, Ryan is afraid he's not up to the challenge of saving his brother's life. The only danger Ryan has confronted has been in his video games. What good are those games now, when he's facing a real-life battle?

It’s Ryan versus the river in a race against time to save his brother’s life.When twelve-year-old Ryan reluctantly agrees to join his experienced older brother Tanner on a camping trip, he could never have dreamed this would turn into the most frightening day of his life. Ryan’s no good at sports or outdoor stuff. He’d rather be home playing video games. But Tanner says it’s an easy trip. They’ll kayak down the Boulder River, catch fish, and roast marshmallows. But the river is higher than usual, and the kayaking is scary. Tanner isn’t worried. But soon after, he’s badly hurt in a kayaking accident, leaving Ryan alone and afraid he can’t save his brother’s life. He’s only faced danger in video games. What good are games now when Ryan faces a real-life battle?

Former CIA operative, Pete Maddox finds odd jobs on the Threat Elimination Network (TEN); a secretive and shadowy network hidden deep down in the dark web where freelancers like Maddox bid for lucrative contracts that require professionals with his lethal skills.Officially, TEN does not exist. Only the best freelancers can join by invitation from its mysterious Board of Directors and its freelancers must adhere to strict rules of engagement.It’s too bad not everyone follows the rules.Someone is killing the network’s freelancers and a data breach leaves Maddox and his family exposed forcing him into a global hunt to find out who is behind the attacks before they get to him first.

Written in the same witty yet authoritative tone as When Duct Tape Isn€™t Enough, this newest compilation from Popular Mechanics teaches 100 essential skills that every man should master. Sure, you can pay someone to do any job, but any man worthy of the title will resist the temptation and take charge himself, competently tackling everyday tasks, occasional duties, and whatever emergency the world throws at him. How to Carve a Turkey teaches the necessary skills that will impress friends and family—and sometimes save a life:With these step-by-step instructions, real men:- Handle critical situations: learn how to escape a sinking car, put out a fire with an extinguisher, escape a burning building, and stop a bleeding wound- Are handy around the house: rewire a lamp, paint a room, and move heavy stuff

A favorite for more than four decades, Arch Books captivate children with colorful pictures and creative poems. Each book presents a complete Bible story in a fun-to-read way children ages 5-9 will understand and remember. Gardens of Easter tells the story of Easter as found in Genesis 3:1-15, Mark 14:32-41, John 19:38-41 and John 20:1-18. And in that dark Gethsemane, Our Savior was betrayed. Soldiers came and arrested Him. It had to be that way.

A teacher is still haunted by what he did in Iraq.A macabre ritual traumatizes a high school student.Still haunted by Iraq, Tim Ross finds solace teaching high school in Wyoming. His quiet is shattered by a freshman who reveals a macabre initiation held at the gun range by the football team. When Tim asks about the strange ritual involving an old crime and phantom sightings of a murdered girl, the frightened teen’s only response is, "Do you believe in ghosts?""He hit her in the chest with the rifle’s muzzle once more as she screamed and thrust what had been her baby at him."Tim does his best to write off the strange incident until that same student leads him to the remains of a girl the entire county had been looking for. Still trying to believe there is a logical explanation; Tim scours the dark forests and lonely homesteads of The Uinta Mountains to find the killer who has stalked their community for decades.Closing in on his target, Tim's suspect strikes back forcing him to confront the horror of what he did to an Iraqi civilian or lose the only chance he has at overcoming his past and saving the life of the strange boy who has helped him realize there is life after death and hope after war.What if you could take back the worst day of your life?Get The Burqa Cave and find out today.

The night of Jesus' birth is retold, reminding children to keep Christ at the center of the Christmas celebration. First published in 1964, Arch Books captivate children with colorful pictures and creative poems. Each book presents a complete Bible story in a fun-to-read way that children ages 5-9 will understand and remember. Known for their biblical and historical accuracy, Arch Books are accessible, engaging, affordable, and collectible-perfect for assisting teachers and parents as they teach children the Bible and how God works in all aspects of life.