Books with author Joseph Kerr

For readers of Nathaniel Philbrick's Mayflower, a groundbreaking history that makes the case for replacing Plymouth Rock with Jamestown as America's founding myth. We all know the great American origin story. It begins with an exodus. Fleeing religious persecution, the hardworking, pious Pilgrims thrived in the wilds of New England, where they built their fabled city on a hill. Legend goes that the colony in Jamestown was a false start, offering a cautionary tale. Lazy louts hunted gold till they starved, and the shiftless settlers had to be rescued by English food and the hard discipline of martial law. Neither story is true. In Marooned, Joseph Kelly reexamines the history of Jamestown and comes to a radically different and decidedly American interpretation of these first Virginians. In this gripping account of shipwrecks and mutiny in America's earliest settlements, Kelly argues that the colonists at Jamestown were literally and figuratively marooned, cut loose from civilization, and cast into the wilderness. The British caste system meant little on this frontier: those who wanted to survive had to learn to work and fight and intermingle with the nearby native populations. Ten years before the Mayflower Compact and decades before Hobbes and Locke, they invented the idea of government by the people. 150 years before Jefferson, they discovered the truth that all men were equal. The epic origin of America was not an exodus and a fledgling theocracy. It is a tale of shipwrecked castaways of all classes marooned in the wilderness fending for themselves in any way they could--a story that illuminates who we are today.

For readers of Nathaniel Philbrick's Mayflower, a groundbreaking history that makes the case for replacing Plymouth Rock with Jamestown as America's founding myth. We all know the great American origin story: It begins with an exodus. Fleeing religious persecution, the hardworking, pious Pilgrims thrived in the wilds of New England, where they built their fabled “shining city on a hill.” Legend goes that the colony in Jamestown was a false start, offering a cautionary tale of lazy louts hunted gold till they starved and shiftless settlers who had to be rescued by English food and the hard discipline of martial law. Neither story is true. In Marooned, Joseph Kelly re-examines the history of Jamestown and comes to a radically different and decidedly American interpretation of these first Virginians. In this gripping account of shipwrecks and mutiny in America's earliest settlements, Kelly argues that the colonists at Jamestown were literally and figuratively marooned, cut loose from civilization, and cast into the wilderness. The British caste system meant little on this frontier: those who wanted to survive had to learn to work and fight and intermingle with the nearby native populations. Ten years before the Mayflower Compact and decades before Hobbes and Locke, they invented the idea of government by the people. 150 years before Jefferson, the colonists discovered the truth that all men were equal. The epic origin of America was not an exodus and a fledgling theocracy. It is a tale of shipwrecked castaways of all classes marooned in the wilderness fending for themselves in any way they could--a story that illuminates who we are as a nation today.

Peace be with you. If you are interested in understanding A Course in Miracles, then take a journey of discovery, filled with spiritual insights, exploring the Miracles Cross. The Miracles Cross is a symbol that embodies the teachings of A Course in Miracles and, like a key, opens the way to a profound understanding of the Course. Whether you're just beginning your search for truth or have been on the path many years, this reader-friendly guidebook will help you to see clearly how the teachings of A Course in Miracles all fit together and relate to each other. This makes the Course easy to understand, easy to remember, and easy to practice in daily life. Also, included in the last chapter of the book are some of the author's inspirational encounters with the Holy Spirit and the angels of God.

Parents/AdultsNeed something to occupy the kids for an upcoming roadtrip, or perhaps just a potential rainy day?This series of short stories are all written in code, along with a code key of course. It will occupy your child (and possibly you too) for ages decoding it.At the end of the book, you'll have a story in English to use as a bedtime story.Get this book now. You need it.Okay, adults stop reading here.I live in England. Land of Kings, Queens, Princes and Princesses. Wherever you are in England, you’re never too far from a castle. That pleases me greatly. I am, after all, a Professor of Antiquities at Ellbookley Castle.When I’m not at Ellbookley Castle, I really rather enjoy exploring old, dusty bookshops. It was at one such bookshop during a recent trip that I discovered a most odd book. I had written down the title of the book but my Neice, bless her, had written something else on the page and taken it with her when she left.As I started to take the book from the shelf, the whole bookcase turned and opened like a big door, revealing a secret passage.I followed the stone steps down a spiral staircase. Us English aren’t afraid of ghosts and mummies. Okay, I was a little bit scared.At the bottom of the staircase was an old trunk. If you can imagine a pirate chest, it looked just like that.I opened the lid, expecting to find a skeleton that would look rather nice at Ellbookley Castle. Instead, what I found were some old, hand written papers. All in code.Since I’m jolly clever, I’ve managed to crack the code. There are so many pages to decode though. Can you help?

For readers of Nathaniel Philbrick's Mayflower, a groundbreaking history that makes the case for replacing Plymouth Rock with Jamestown as America's founding myth. We all know the great American origin story: It begins with an exodus. Fleeing religious persecution, the hardworking, pious Pilgrims thrived in the wilds of New England, where they built their fabled “shining city on a hill.” Legend goes that the colony in Jamestown was a false start, offering a cautionary tale of lazy louts hunted gold till they starved and shiftless settlers who had to be rescued by English food and the hard discipline of martial law. Neither story is true. In Marooned, Joseph Kelly re-examines the history of Jamestown and comes to a radically different and decidedly American interpretation of these first Virginians. In this gripping account of shipwrecks and mutiny in America's earliest settlements, Kelly argues that the colonists at Jamestown were literally and figuratively marooned, cut loose from civilization, and cast into the wilderness. The British caste system meant little on this frontier: those who wanted to survive had to learn to work and fight and intermingle with the nearby native populations. Ten years before the Mayflower Compact and decades before Hobbes and Locke, they invented the idea of government by the people. 150 years before Jefferson, the colonists discovered the truth that all men were equal. The epic origin of America was not an exodus and a fledgling theocracy. It is a tale of shipwrecked castaways of all classes marooned in the wilderness fending for themselves in any way they could--a story that illuminates who we are as a nation today.

Peace be with you. If you are interested in understanding A Course in Miracles, then take a journey of discovery, filled with spiritual insights, exploring the Miracles Cross. The Miracles Cross is a symbol that embodies the teachings of A Course in Miracles and, like a key, opens the way to a profound understanding of the Course. Whether you're just beginning your search for truth or have been on the path many years, this reader-friendly guidebook will help you to see clearly how the teachings of A Course in Miracles all fit together and relate to each other. This makes the Course easy to understand, easy to remember, and easy to practice in daily life. Also, included in the last chapter of the book are some of the author's inspirational encounters with the Holy Spirit and the angels of God.

Parents/AdultsNeed something to occupy the kids for an upcoming roadtrip, or perhaps just a potential rainy day?This series of short stories are all written in code, along with a code key of course. It will occupy your child (and possibly you too) for ages decoding it.At the end of the book, you'll have a story in English to use as a bedtime story.Get this book now. You need it.Okay, adults stop reading here.I live in England. Land of Kings, Queens, Princes and Princesses. Wherever you are in England, you’re never too far from a castle. That pleases me greatly. I am, after all, a Professor of Antiquities at Ellbookley Castle.When I’m not at Ellbookley Castle, I really rather enjoy exploring old, dusty bookshops. It was at one such bookshop during a recent trip that I discovered a most odd book. I had written down the title of the book but my Neice, bless her, had written something else on the page and taken it with her when she left.As I started to take the book from the shelf, the whole bookcase turned and opened like a big door, revealing a secret passage.I followed the stone steps down a spiral staircase. Us English aren’t afraid of ghosts and mummies. Okay, I was a little bit scared.At the bottom of the staircase was an old trunk. If you can imagine a pirate chest, it looked just like that.I opened the lid, expecting to find a skeleton that would look rather nice at Ellbookley Castle. Instead, what I found were some old, hand written papers. All in code.Since I’m jolly clever, I’ve managed to crack the code. There are so many pages to decode though. Can you help?

A player who won't let his dream die. A mysterious old man with a heartbreaking secret. And soccer, the game they love. Soccer the way it should be played and lived -- with blood, sweat, and tears. "Goal Fever" is a must-read for anyone who loves soccer. The Midwest Book Review says "Goal Fever is not a story to be missed, very highly recommended reading." Fiction. Ages 9 and up.

In the tradition of Gary Paulsen, "Survivor Song" is a gritty and gripping collection of heart-pounding, white-knuckle adventure stories that challenges its young characters to look deep inside themselves and make it out… alive. "Survivor Song" is a harrowing journey through rivers, mountains, forests, and deserts – rugged places where harsh beauty and hard lessons are just around the bend. And where the smallest mistake can lead to ultimate disaster. Midwest Book Review calls "Survivor Song" "riveting" and "a read that should not be ignored." Fiction. Ages 10 and up.

I live in England. Land of Kings, Queens, Princes and Princesses. Wherever you are in England, you’re never too far from a castle. That pleases me greatly. I am, after all, a Professor of Antiquities at Ellbookley Castle. When I’m not at Ellbookley Castle, I really rather enjoy exploring old, dusty bookshops. It was at one such bookshop during a recent trip that I discovered a most odd book. I had written down the title of the book but my Neice, bless her, had written something else on the page and taken it with her when she left. As I started to take the book from the shelf, the whole bookcase turned and opened like a big door, revealing a secret passage. I followed the stone steps down a spiral staircase. Us English aren’t afraid of ghosts and mummies. Okay, I was a little bit scared. At the bottom of the staircase was an old trunk. If you can imagine a pirate chest, it looked just like that. I opened the lid, expecting to find a skeleton that would look rather nice at Ellbookley Castle. Instead, what I found were some old, hand written papers. All in code. Since I’m jolly clever, I’ve managed to crack the code. There are so many pages to decode though. Can you help?