Books with author K. Callahan

Owen White has led a dull life. Until he enters the Christmas Lottery, a combination treasure hunt and horse race in which the winner goes first in any bride lottery. Now he has more action and excitement than he can handle and her name is Andy.Andrea O'Brien entered the Christmas Lottery for one reason--to find a suitable husband for her sister Delaney. She didn't plan on having a partner and she didn't plan on being stalked by Carter men. But some stories don't always go the way you expect them to.In the middle of a horse race two people are about to fall in love and have the adventure of a lifetime.

Hank Boyd isn't who he appears to be. He's really Hannah Boyd in disguise. After marrying and tossing back three husbands, her sister has made a reputation for the Boyd women that has carried down to Hank. The only way to avoid this stigma is to win the Christmas Lottery race and choose a husband for herself.Connor Brennan is only in the Christmas Lottery race as a favor to his father Magnus, to make sure the runts don't get hurt. Little Hank Boyd couldn't be more than fifteen years old, six years too young for the lottery, so Connor becomes his shadow to protect the kid. But when thieves and murderers kidnap a group of competitors and start shooting, it's little Hank who comes to the rescue.A girl out to prove a point and a man who thinks he's just fallen in love with another man. Two people who are more alike than they think are about to prove that love can happen anywhere, even in the middle of a dangerous horse race.

And so the story continues. When the Sword of Titan was once again returned to the tomb of King Arthur and Queen Shannon, their son, Daniel, now king of Dartmouth, had his revenge on the evil king and queen of Xeon, who had poisoned King Arthur. All was safe again in Dartmouth. But the peace and tranquility that they had come to enjoy throughout the years was not to last forever. It was rumored that there was a traitor amongst them who was working for a king from the far north who was making plans to attack King Daniel’s kingdoms. King Daniel’s children are now grown, each with their own dreams for the future. But this latest challenge to the kingdom meant that those dreams would have to be put on hold. The safety of the kingdoms and their people need to be the royal children’s first priority. Will they be able to defend the kingdoms against the traitor and the northern armies? Journey with me as we go back in time and follow the lives of two families from different walks of life, who become more than each of them ever dreamed together and individually. Let the adventure begin!

[Read by Danny Campbell] In this definitive biography, veteran sportswriter Tom Callahan shines a spotlight on one of the greatest golfers ever to play the game, Arnold Palmer. The winner of more than ninety championships, including four Masters Tournaments, Arnold Palmer was a legend in twentieth century sports: a supremely gifted competitor beloved for his powerful hitting, his nerve on the greens, and his great rapport with fans. Perhaps above all others, Palmer was the reason golf's popularity exploded, as the King of the Links helped define golf's golden age along with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player. In addition to his talent on the golf course, Palmer was a brilliant entrepreneur off it, and one of the first sportsmen to create his own successful marketing brand. Forging an alliance with sports agent Mark McCormick, Palmer parlayed his popularity into lucrative deals, and helped pave the way for the multi-million-dollar contracts that have become standard for stars across all sports. But beyond his business acumen, Palmer was always a larger-than-life character, and Arnie recounts a host of unforgettable anecdotes from a long life in the spotlight. Tom Callahan knew Palmer well for many years, and now pays tribute to this golfing icon. Filled with great stories from the key people in Palmer's life. Arnie is an entertaining and illuminating portrait of a remarkable man and his extraordinary legacy.

Most people have fond memories of visiting their grandparents, especially when life was not so hectic and farmers in communities loved and depended on each other. While spending the summer with his grandparents in Kentucky, ten-year-old Timmy experiences these times, but the community is put to the test when one of them is murdered. Timmy is faced with a decision that could mean life or death to them all. Can hiding the truth be a good thing? Can Timmy risk losing the trust he cherishes? Can he protect his loved ones as he learns to trust God? Author Tim Callahan has brought all emotions to the first of his Kentucky Summers series titled The Cave, the Cabin and the Tattoo Man. The book is filled with humorous characters, suspense and mystery along with heart-wrenching and touching moments. Join Timmy as he takes you through the summer months of 1959 in this very enjoyable and exciting adventure.

Can this cat save Kingsport—twice?Pumpkin Spice--Maine Coon cat and part-time familiar--refuses to let her witch die. But Morwen’s birth spell has gone seriously wrong, and now Spice has hours--perhaps less--to break the enchantment before it kills both mother and child.Which is the perfect time for Spice to learn a terrible secret:The Dark Yule is far from finished with her.On that dreadful night, Spice accidentally let someone escape. Someone whose very presence has awakened another creature.A creature long-hidden and forgotten, in a realm neither here nor there, but desperately clawing its way towards our world...If Spice faces down the monster, she’ll lose her witch. If she saves Morwen, the beast will break free—and they’ll lose all of Kingsport.It sounds like a no-win proposition, but that’s never been Spice’s style. She’ll get it done, even if it sends her to the underworld.Or—far more frightening—to the hellish caverns far below Kingsport...You’ll love this book because everyone loves a race against time, especially when the sprinter is a cat. Get it now. Readers love it!*"Very imaginative and a great setup for the next book. More please!" -- Eric, Goodreads.com"The second book in the series continues the harrowing adventures of Pumpkin Spice and her friends as she tries to save her human, Morwen, in a place that has magic, dreamworlds, and ghouls. Another wonderful book!" -- Nancy, Goodreads.com*Readers who don’t love it may be consumed by things unseen. You were warned.Want more Pumpkin Spice? (Not the latte...the cat). Follow R.M. Callahan’s Amazon author page for updates.

Visual and manipulative models such as fraction circles and fraction rectangles are ideally suited to the exploration of fraction concepts. With the activities in this book, students build on their earlier explorations of fraction ordering and equivalence by comparing fractions with different numerators and/or denominators, decomposing fractions, adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers with like denominators, and multiplying a fraction by a whole number. Each lesson includes connections to current math standards, teacher notes and instructions, practice worksheets, and assessment pages. This book is an ideal resource for students who need instruction in or review of the fourth-grade fraction standards.

Seventeen-year-old Mattie has a hidden obsession: escapology. Emphasis on hidden. If anyone from school finds out, she’ll be abandoned to her haters. Facing a long and lonely summer, Mattie finally seeks out Miyu, the reclusive daughter of a world-renowned escape artist. Following in Houdini’s footsteps, Miyu helps Mattie secretly transform herself into an escapologist and performance artist.When Will, a popular athlete from school, discovers Mattie’s act at an underground venue, Mattie fears her secret persona will be exposed. Instead of outing her, though, Will tells Mattie a secret not even his girlfriend knows. Through a blossoming friendship, the two must find a way to express their authentic selves. Told through the perspectives of the witty main characters, this funny and fresh debut explores the power of stage personas and secret spaces, and speaks to the uncanny ways in which friendships transform us.

It has actually been kind of boring around the county since you left, Robert said. But thats about to change. Timmy is back for the summer of 1960 with more fun and excitement in this second installment of the Kentucky Summers series. Author Tim Callahan brings back all the lovable characters from his first charming book, The Cave, The Cabin, & The Tattoo Man and introduces a few new friends. In Coty and the Wolfpack, Timmy, James Ernest, and two new friends form a clubthe Wolfpack. Secret meetings, a two-day overnight hike, and Timmys new pet, Coty, fill the pages with humor and hair-raising adventures. Timmys summation about their adventure is, I learned two things. I learned what true friends will do for each otherand I learned that we have bears in the county. Stop and relax and remember what fun it is to be a child. Praise for The Cave, The Cabin, & The Tattoo Man I loved itriveting. It felt like it could be a true storyquite a feat. You are a terrific writer. Nicole Seitz, author of The Spirit of Sweetgrass and Trouble the Water I loved the book so much. The adventures were so much fun. I am so happy my son enjoyed your book. Its good to know hes putting wholesome stuff into his mind. - Lisa Davey Author Tim Callahan, 57, lives in Ohio with his wife, Charlene, and his dog, Tanner. Hes volunteered as a youth worker and coach in his church over the years. Portions of the book proceeds will go to World Vision.

Timmy's life has changed since his dad died. He is now living with his grandparents and attending the one-room school back in Kentucky. Dark Days in Morgan County is the third installment in the popular Kentucky Summers series. Novelist Tim Callahan carves out a dramatic, suspenseful tale about a colored family that has moved into the Morgan County farm community in 1960. Overcoming his initial fear, Timmy makes friends with the poor Henry Washington's clan of six and introduces them to other families in the area. The problem is: at least one man moved to Morgan County to keep his family from having to live near blacks and is determined to keep the area all white. Despite the difficult theme of the book, Tim Callahan has maintained the country wit and charm of his first two books while tackling racism and hatred. Spend a few evenings reading this important and entertaining story. Kids and adults will love Dark Days in Morgan County. Praise for the Kentucky Summers books: 'Once in a blue moon a book comes along that no matter what age, gender, or previous experiences, everyone loves to read. Tim Callahan has achieved this with his Kentucky Summers series. This is a series of books you just can't put down without your mind wandering back to Timmy and his adventures. Over the years, good books come and go. The Kentucky Summers series is one I will continue to share with my students as long as I am teaching.' - Teacher Kim Carnes

Timmy's life is changing again. His mother has moved herself and Timmy's sister, Janie, to Kentucky so they can be together again. But during this fourth installment of the popular Kentucky Summers series, Mom is having a change of heart. Danger, weather, and extraordinary country circumstances are convincing her that this is not the place to rear her children. Timmy is trying his best to convince her otherwise, but he is continually thrown into situations beyond his control that do just the opposite. The Wolf Pack is at it again in Above Devil's Creek, and this time they're up against a thrilling real-life adventure that is the stuff of the wildest imagination. The twins, Delma and Thelma, of course hope the adventure ends in disaster for Timmy. But does it? Country life, humor, and warmth jump off the pages of Author Tim Callahan's newest novel. It will leave kids and adults with a smile and a longing for the next Kentucky Summer adventurenot to mention a good dose of nostalgia.