Books with author Johnstone

This book is suitable for people of all ages and from all countries.Written in a folk-tale style that makes it very easy to read, it combines mystery and intrigue with humour to tell a very motivating story that has as its central message – let no one stifle your dream.The book draws on the author's many years’ experience in strategic management and motivation programs and guides the reader to recognise that everyone has their own unique talent and that no one can stand in the way of them achieving their dream - all they need is a little ambition and determination, and, perhaps some guidance, which is what this book gives.The story is told through the main character of Snow Elder who is punished by her eldest sister, Rose, because she is a threat to Rose's ambition to be the most famous person in the land. Snow finds herself in the company of five other young people that Rose has also punished - a building designer named Bob, a young composer named Nick; a young chef named Marianne; a young dancer named Natasha and a young photographer named Snappy.Snow teaches each of these people how to overcome their individual adversity and achieve things that are way beyond what they had as their initial dream.The book uses lots of humour to get its message across and is a book that older adults will particularly enjoy as some of the anecdotes are possibly more deeply understood by much older readers (in their 70's even), but their message is not lost on readers aged as young as 10.Like all good books of the folk-tale genre, everyone lives happily ever after - except Rose.Prior to its release, the book was reviewed by several people, with comments received such as…“I am completely speechless. This book is totally inspirational and in some parts, had me in tears.”“My rating 1 out of 5 is a 50.”“The author did a brilliant job with this book. He had me laughing, crying and everything in between. It is a book of hope and inspiration for making dreams come true.”“A fabulous book. I enjoyed it immensely.”“Well what can I say? Once I'd started I couldn't wait to finish it ... very very well written!! I did have a good laugh. I loved all the characters and the fab story line.”“Very modern tale with a great ending. The author is clearly amazing at his craft ... I am sure many will agree. Congratulations on a brilliant book.”

Kids try their hand at mad science in the much-anticipated update of the popular title You-Mix-It Secret Formula Lab. This EXTREME version features tailored components such as a mix-and-measure scoop, test tubes with squishy lids, and an abundance of glow-in-the- dark powder so kids can concoct 20 experiments that glow, ooze, and stink up the kitchen. From glow-in-the-dark alien blood to scratch-and-sniff stickers, young scientists will never have so much fun with a beaker, test tubes, and commonly found household ingredients! Includes: Beaker Funnel Test tube stand Mix-and-measure scoop 8g glow-in-the-dark powder (up from 3g in original Secret Formula Lab) Mixing bowl 2 test tubes with squishy lids Eyedropper Sticker sheet 24-page fully-illustrated book

With the enchanting chords of his piano and his effortless charisma and charm in the modern classic La La Land, Ryan Gosling has swept back onto our screens and confirmed himself as one of Hollywood's greats.Born into a modest family in Ontario, Canada, it certainly didn't seem likely that Ryan Gosling would grow up to become one of the world's most popular movie stars. However, at the age of 12, his first break came. Beating 15,000 hopefuls to become a Mouseketeer in Disney's All-New Mickey Mouse Club, young Ryan found himself performing alongside a whole host of future stars including Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera. However, his remarkable acting ability allowed him to break free from the Disney mould.Since his breakthrough role as Noah in romantic weepie The Notebook, Ryan Gosling has gone on to star in films as diverse as Half Nelson, Crazy Stupid Love and The Big Short, and become a global star. With a legendary compulsion to lose himself in every role he takes on, he has been named by many as this generation's Marlon Brando. However, he has remained resolutely humble despite his success, and keen to keep his life private, even in the glare of the spotlight placed on himself and his partner, fellow actor Eva Mendes, and their two young children. In this career-spanning biography, journalist Nick Johnstone looks into the life and career of this most gifted, charming and enigmatic leading man.

Reincarnation offers a second chance… but it comes with strings attached. On Jay's world coming of age is a big deal. That's when the recollections start. Recollections are powerful dreams filled with memories of the dreamer's previous life on Earth. They can lay the foundation of a successful second life, even change the world. Jay remembers everything of the woman he was on Earth. Ri Sun-Hui was a brilliant scientist, but she served a dictator's dark dreams. Hers was a life of misery with only a single joy—the precious daughter she would die for. Jay's memories are beyond disturbing. They threaten to destroy his new life. Can Jay escape who he was? If you ever wonder "what if?" you'll love this tale. Get it now. "A sparkling debut that leaves the reader's mental wheels turning." - Kirkus Reviews ★★★★★ "The writing is great, the plot wonderful and the characters mesmerizing. RE Johnston transports readers into interesting landscapes and worlds, and invites them to redefine life." - Divine Zape for Readers' Favorite "Adults will enjoy the thought provoking study in the socio-political environment while young adults will identify with the adolescent who enjoys video games, his friends, and his girlfriend. It has the depth of character and connection to family and young love that ground it in our reality today, while at the same time allowing your imagination to soar.” - Susan Stradiotto quoted in Hidden Gems' Best Young Adult Books We've Recently Reviewed

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

A glorious epic fantasy in the grand tradition of CS Lewis and Philip Pullman. The Mirror Chronicles will take you into another world, and on the adventure of your lifetime…Half of your soul is missing.The lost part is in the mirror.And unless Sylas Tate can save you, you will never be whole again.Sylas Tate leads a lonely existence since his mother died. But then the tolling of a giant bell draws him into another world known as the Other, where he discovers not only that he has an inborn talent for the nature-influenced magic of the Fourth Way, but also that his mother might just have come from this strange parallel place.Meanwhile, evil forces are stirring, and an astounding revelation awaits Sylas as to the true nature of the Other. As violence looms and the stakes get ever higher, Sylas must seek out a girl called Naeo who might just be the other half of his soul – otherwise the entire universe may fall…