Books with author John Lester

The precise origins of the classic knock-knock joke is disputed, but most agree they originated from the 1930s. From a simple parlour game, the knock-knock joke has become a mainstay of everyone’s childhood. Whilst encouraging young children to read and interact socially, Kids Jokes Knock Knock is guaranteed to offer the laughs, and indeed the groans, that we all know and love.

In the realm of angels in a world between worlds, a man known as Teacher will undergo a journey that will define him and awaken the children of the All Father. Called by the All Father, Teacher has been transported to the land of Ethereum, where he will be taught the truth about the sacred scriptures and the power of laying down their earthly traditions and denominational misconceptions. On his journey, he will be guided, by the 'Messenger', who will teach him what the All Father truly meant when he spoke of sin, true honor, and the Sabbath in the sacred scriptures. He will also meet the Son, who will give Teacher a first hand look at the power of forgiveness, grace, the sacrifice upon the cross, and human choice. The story “Journey to Ethereum” is 132 pages in length and includes an appendix with Biblical scriptures for further reading. “Journey to Ethereum” is the first in the series “The Angel Dialogues.”

Family Quiz Book is designed for all the family to play together. With every question having three different levels - Kids, Teens and Adults, finally there is a quiz book that is fair for all to play. Who will prove the quiz champion? Will it be the Adults, the Teenagers or the Younger Children? Prepare to battle your wits and finally decide once and for all who is worthy of the bragging rights. Hundreds of questions across a vast array of subjects will guarantee this is a true test of your family’s general knowledge.

I’M BORED! - Fun Games to Play in the School Holidays, is crammed full of fun, entertaining games and ideas to help the school holidays simply fly by. When the sun is shining, children can enjoy the traditional Outdoor Games. On rainy days, keep their brains active and entertained with Pen and Paper Games. And, to complete the compendium, there is a section of Car Games for those long journeys. There are games to play on your own, with a friend, or as a whole group, to ensure everyone is guaranteed to have a great time.

The internationally celebrated author of The Debt to Pleasure returns with this major, breakout novel -- scathing and subversive, sharply witty and brilliantly observed as it follows the lives and fortunes of a group of people in London that becomes connected in unforeseen ways. Pepys Road: an ordinary street in the capital. Today, through each letterbox along this ordinary street drops a card with a simple message: We Want What You Have. At forty, Roger Yount is blessed with an expensively groomed wife, two small sons and a powerful job in the city. Freddy Kano, teenage football sensation, has left a two-room shack in Senegal to follow his dream. Traffic warden Quentina has exchanged the violence of the police in Zimbabwe for the violence of the enraged middle classes. Elsewhere in the Capital, Zbigniew has come from Warsaw to indulge the super-rich in their interior decoration whims. These are just some of the unforgettable characters in Lanchester's unputdownable masterpiece novel of contemporary urban life.

SuperOwl is the story of Little Bro', a small owlet who is different from everyone else. He has Autism. In a magical garden world, he and his sister Harley meet wonderful and strange animals, encounter a dangerous falcon and rescue a tiny dormouse from a mysterious old house. The grand finale is the exciting Garden Owlympics . Can Little Bro' and his team win gold medals? Who is SuperOwl? You will be delighted by this enchanting tale of how, 'Being different makes you SUPER!'

The precise origins of the classic knock-knock joke is disputed, but most agree they originated from the 1930s. From a simple parlour game, the knock-knock joke has become a mainstay of everyone’s childhood. Whilst encouraging young children to read and interact socially, Kids Jokes Knock Knock is guaranteed to offer the laughs, and indeed the groans, that we all know and love.

Academics have found evidence that the time-honoured Doctor, Doctor joke dates all the way back to Ancient Roman times. The Third Century Joke Book, Philogelos (The Laughter Lover), contains what could well be the first reference to a Doctor, Doctor joke - Doctor, Doctor, whenever I get up after a sleep, I feel dizzy for half an hour, then I’m all right. Then wait for half an hour before getting up, said the doctor. Book your doctor’s appointment before reading this book, as you are guaranteed split sides and busted guts from laughing so much at these hilarious Doctor, Doctor jokes.