Books with author John R Matthews

When schoolboy super-sleuth Henry Hunter uncovers a clue about the legendary Beast of Snagov, the origin of all vampires, he and friend Dolf travel to Whitby and Romania on its trail. Unraveling clues from Bram Stoker's Dracula, and the legend of Vlad the Impaler, they encounter Dracula's daughter Bella Dracula. But is she a friend or a foe? And, can the trio evade the sinister forces that are tracking their every move, intent on releasing the Beast from its underground tomb?

At last the ultimate book of pirates is here! Inside is the stuff of legend, where tales of adventure and intrigue are written in blood. Read about Blackbeard and Captain Kidd. Learn about walking the plank and buried treasure. Discover what was like aboard a pirate ship -- from a pirate's strict code of conduct to the punishments that awaited those that broke them. All the intrigue, adventure, and grizzly details are brought to life in this lavish hardcover package jam packed with fact and fiction, pirate lore, and amazing memorabilia, including: a booklet of pirate slang a genuine advertisement to recruit pirates a booklet of pirate biographies a letter from William the III to Captain Kidd a pullout featuring pirate weapons a treasure map a wanted poster for Blackbeard sample playing cards as well as flaps and fold outs galore!

Enlightened teachers insist enlightenment isn’t about finding the solution to a complicated problem. They say it’s just a matter of acknowledging the obvious. When these teachers experience their great realizations, they smile. They smile at the conspicuous nature of their discoveries, as if the truth is hidden in plain sight. And they smile at the ridiculous nature of their previous search. What did these teachers discover? This book tries to answer this question as simply as possible, insofar as the answer can be put into words.

Children's book on an endangered species that will inspire and teach compassion. Meet Bob! Bob is a loveable elephant hero who captures the hearts of readers of all ages! Follow Bob through his safari adventure where he teaches empathy, responsibility, and the importance of species conservation! Keep reading, because at the end there are fun facts about this magnificent species and what you can do to help!

Dear all potter heads!I write this potter treasure because you guys I hope you all enjoy it!an interesting quiz about the amazing Harry Potter series for all you Potterheads out there! Test your knowledge and see how many answers you knew! As a potter fan, I wrote this book is fun-filled and presented with many unknown secret questions are opened in this harry potter books presented in sectional wise.