Books with author John N. Walker

Two sisters and their Mum set off for a summer holiday, to beautiful, sunny Devon, to visit their mystical Aunt Mim . The youngest sister, Isabelle (Izzy), really needs the break. Her year at school hasn't been easy with her best friend moving far away. Izzy adores the seaside and loves all of the wildlife around the coastline. She knew the break would make her feel much better. Little did she know that spending time on her favourite beach with her favourite people would lead to life changing adventures! Her trip becomes much more than a holiday, it becomes a journey of friendship, bravery and kindness, all thanks to an chance meeting with a creature that Izzy thought only existed in the books she reads! The exchange of a special promise within this unusual friendship changes both of their lives for the better.

Excerpt from The Rhyming Dictionary of the English Language, in Which the Whole Language Is Arranged According to Its Terminations: With a Copious Introduction to the Various Uses of the Work, and an Index of Allowable Rhymes, With Authorities for Their Usage From Our Best PoetsIn his Introduction, our Author has ingeniously pointed out the various uses to which this Dictionary might be applied; the information, as to the structure of our language, that might be derived from the juxta position of words of similar terminations, and the cor~ rect pronunciation of one word as rhyming with another; but singularly enough he appears to have been some what ashamed of the use to which the very title of the work would naturally suggest its application. Whether the Rhyming Dictionary forms an indispensable part of the apparatus of the writing desk of the English poet, we have no means of ascertaining; but, if any good effect is produced by the composition of nonsense verses in our Latin seminaries, we are persuaded that no small benefit would result from the practice of com posing sense verses in our English schools; an ear for the pleasing rhythmus of the language would be cultivated, if not produced; the proper accentuation of the words would be fixed in the memory the correct sound of the vowels in the rhymes would be learned; the discern ment of nearly synonymous words would be forced on the attention, and the pupil's vocabulary would neces sarily be greatly increased from the obligation that the measure of the verse would lay upon him to try several words before he could find one that would suit its place; not to speak of the due cultivation of the imagination, the elevation of the mind, and the refinement of the heart.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Rhyming Dictionary of the English Language, in Which the Whole Language Is Arranged According to Its Terminations: With a Copious Introduction to the Various Uses of the Work, and an Index of Allowable Rhymes, With Authorities for Their Usage From Our Best PoetsIn his Introduction, our Author has ingeniously pointed out the various uses to which this Dictionary might be applied; the information, as to the structure of our language, that might be derived from the juxta position of words of similar terminations, and the cor~ rect pronunciation of one word as rhyming with another; but singularly enough he appears to have been some what ashamed of the use to which the very title of the work would naturally suggest its application. Whether the Rhyming Dictionary forms an indispensable part of the apparatus of the writing desk of the English poet, we have no means of ascertaining; but, if any good effect is produced by the composition of nonsense verses in our Latin seminaries, we are persuaded that no small benefit would result from the practice of com posing sense verses in our English schools; an ear for the pleasing rhythmus of the language would be cultivated, if not produced; the proper accentuation of the words would be fixed in the memory the correct sound of the vowels in the rhymes would be learned; the discern ment of nearly synonymous words would be forced on the attention, and the pupil's vocabulary would neces sarily be greatly increased from the obligation that the measure of the verse would lay upon him to try several words before he could find one that would suit its place; not to speak of the due cultivation of the imagination, the elevation of the mind, and the refinement of the heart.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Exploring Drafting has been extensively revised to provide improved and expanded CAD drafting content, while retaining its strong emphasis on drafting fundamentals and basic drafting techniques. It introduces the basic drawing practices and skills used by drafters. Designed for introductory drafting students at any instructional level, this textbook teaches the fundamentals used to create drawings. It shows students how to apply sketching methods, line conventions, and industry standards to solve drawing problems. The book provides instruction on geometric constructions, orthographic views, dimensioning, pictorial drawing, pattern development, and computer-aided drafting (CAD). It introduces students to common drafting tools and the basic applications of CAD. This textbook emphasizes the importance of learning basic manual skills before progressing to CAD applications. Coverage addresses the practices and techniques used in a variety of different drafting disciplines, including mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, electrical and electronics drafting, welding drafting, and graphic design. Numerous examples of drawings from industry are presented in this heavily illustrated text.

Exploring Drafting has been extensively revised to provide improved and expanded CAD drafting content, while retaining its strong emphasis on drafting fundamentals and basic drafting techniques. It introduces the basic drawing practices and skills used by drafters. Designed for introductory drafting students at any instructional level, this textbook teaches the fundamentals used to create drawings. It shows students how to apply sketching methods, line conventions, and industry standards to solve drawing problems. The book provides instruction on geometric constructions, orthographic views, dimensioning, pictorial drawing, pattern development, and computer-aided drafting (CAD). It introduces students to common drafting tools and the basic applications of CAD. This textbook emphasizes the importance of learning basic manual skills before progressing to CAD applications. Coverage addresses the practices and techniques used in a variety of different drafting disciplines, including mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, electrical and electronics drafting, welding drafting, and graphic design. Numerous examples of drawings from industry are presented in this heavily illustrated text.

Mia's dreams have been troubling her and she doesn't know why. Her long time best friend Jake does his best to distract her but something...someone is trying to reach out to her each night. With Mia's Mum away on business and her Dad busy with his car project, it is left to her to deal with the strange feelings left by her nightly visitor. Mia later discovers her family has an ancient link to a local stately manor house, a place her History class will soon be visiting. Could a long lost family secret be the reason behind her terrifying dreams? Exhausted from lack of sleep and with the added complication of a new friend in Jake's life, Mia visits Scarlett Manor, unaware of the strange encounter ahead of her which will unlock the secrets of her ancestors.

So you think life is tough these days do you teenagers? Could you survive with Lumi, Ingrid and Sigurd, In 900AD? Three teenage Vikings, Storm driven onto a hostile Pictish Shore. At the mercy, of merciless Pictish Grown-ups.Can Lumi with his Visionary ideals of ‘Peace, Love and Understanding’ save them all from a Collective Doom and Death? I am just one Eagle eyed witness that bothers to see out their fate.