Books with author Kathleen B Wilson

A book for children aged 10 upwards. Twelve year old Sarah Butler arrives at a village as an evacuee from war torn London. Tom, a strangely dressed boy from a by-gone age befriends her. Through him she discovers the secret of the gloomy wood and is drawn into an extraordinary adventure. But she cannot tell her other friends because no one else but her can see Tom: he is a ghost.

Magic, time-travel and horses!When Meg the main character befriends an old lady believed to be a witch,Meg becomes unwittingly embroiled in a series of adventures in a parallel time zone. Alone and friendless in a hostile environment, she encounters an evil sorcerer bent on her destruction. The sorcerer's nephew Sam is determined to keep Meg safe. With Sam's aid the aid of Blaze a magical hose they attempt to oujtwit the sorcerer.

Skylar's Special Summer is the story of 13-year-old Skylar Martin, who is living the good life as the only child of two career-minded parents. She spends most of her free time with her blue-ribbon show horse, "Heaven's Princess" and her best friend, Anna. But Skylar's ideal life comes to a screeching halt one morning when she overhears a tense discussion between her parents that turns her perfect life upside down. After a painful secret from the past is revealed, will Skylar be able to put her life back together?

Saber Form is the first weapons form taught in traditional Yang Style Tai Chi, for several reasons. It's simple to learn, the basic movements are the same as the move advanced and complex Sword Forms, and the concepts are similar to those of all weapons forms. In a light-hearted manner, this book teaches the basics of a fun and easy Saber Partner Form. Although there are solo practice Saber Forms, this Partner Form is short and easy to learn. There are only 9 movements per side plus a transition movement to easily shift from A side to B side or vice versa. The transitions allow the Tai Chi player to use this form as a longer solo form as well as to enjoy it in play with a partner. Unlike other "how-to" Tai chi books with grainy black and white photos, Stickman figures clearly illustrate each step of the movements. The accompanying text descriptions are clear, complete, and concise. Introductory to the instructions for the form are important details about the parts of the Saber and their purpose, the three Zones of Attack, and the necessary role of the left hand during Saber play. The Kindle format lets you take this instructional ebook with you as you practice at home, in a studio, in a park, at the beach, or anywhere in your Kindle, iPhone, or smartphone.IMPORTANT NOTE:It is important to note here that optimally you should learn any Form of Tai Chi with a teacher. Books and DVDs are wonderful as support for learning Tai Chi forms from an instructor, but they are not a substitute for live classes and workshops with a teacher. This ebook was created as a very basic introduction to Tai Chi and to support you with your learning during an on-going, in-person class taught by a qualified and knowledgeable Tai Chi Master.There are many reasons why attending a live class is optimum, the most important of which is that an instructor can spot how you may be incorrectly performing a movement. It's far easier and much wiser to learn the movements correctly the first time than to learn the movements incorrectly and then spend additional time re-training your body to do them correctly.

Sarah Taylor yearns for a horse of her own, but living in a large Florida city makes that impossible. Then her life takes an unexpected turn when her widowed mother decides to remarry, and the family moves to a small town in Kentucky. Soon after, an opportunity unfolds for Sarah to work at a nearby farm that includes riding a large, spunky pony named Stormy. To her delight, plans are made for her to enter the upcoming Labor Day horse show. But suddenly, Sarah's dream is shattered when her parents forbid her to ride Stormy! How can she convince them Stormy is safe to ride? A severe summer storm, and a shocking mystery may hold the answer.

Starshine's Shadow is the story of 13-year-old Emily Davis, who has recently purchased Starshine, a rescue horse with an unknown past. In an attempt to find out more about Starshine, Emily and her best friend, James, stumble onto a deeper mystery that leads them on a bumpy ride of adventure as they unravel the truth and make an exciting discovery along the way!

Starshine's Shadow is the story of 13-year-old Emily Davis, who has recently purchased Starshine, a rescue horse with an unknown past. In an attempt to find out more about Starshine, Emily and her best friend, James, stumble onto a deeper mystery that leads them on a bumpy ride of adventure as they unravel the truth and make an exciting discovery along the way!

Follow along with Max Flax as he shows you how he is transformed from a plant growing in the Irish countryside into an elegant linen shirt worn by a coffee plantation owner in South America. Linen cloth made on the island of Ireland is famous all over the world. For centuries, kings and queens, rich and poor, old and young alike wore linen. Linen is woven with fibers found inside the tall, slender flax plant. The fibers are very strong and durable, giving the finished cloth special properties that make it suitable for many things other than clothing. Linen has been used to make fire hose, tablecloths, flags, maps, book covers, and feed sacks. Flax fibers could be spun into fine sewing thread or thick rope. It was used for tennis rackets, baseballs, riding saddles, and fishing nets. Flax seed is good to eat and sold in most health food stores today. Animals like it too. The seed can be turned into linseed oil for cooking. You may have one of these products in your house.

Sarah Taylor yearns for a horse of her own, but living in a large Florida city makes that impossible. Then her life takes an unexpected turn when her widowed mother decides to remarry, and the family moves to a small town in Kentucky. Soon after, an opportunity unfolds for Sarah to work at a nearby farm that includes riding a large, spunky pony named Stormy. To her delight, plans are made for her to enter the upcoming Labor Day horse show. But suddenly, Sarah's dream is shattered when her parents forbid her to ride Stormy! How can she convince them Stormy is safe to ride? A severe summer storm, and a shocking mystery may hold the answer.

Open the cupboard door to this action-packed fantasy that will take readers to the very beginning of the bestselling 100 Cupboards series! 100 Cupboards, 100 Worlds of Adventure!When Hyacinth finds an unusual door, two boys in search of vengeance, and a witch intent on destroying the world, the ultimate battle of good vs. evil begins! Hyacinth Smith can see things that others miss, stop attack dogs from attacking, and grow trees where no trees have grown before. But she’s never had a real home. When her father tells them they’ve inherited a house from their great-aunt, Hyacinth sees trouble brewing. Their great-aunt has been playing with forces beyond her control, using her lightning-tree forest to create doors to other worlds. When one door opens, two boys tumble through . . . bringing with them a battle with the undying witch-queen, Nimiane. Hyacinth, together with the boys, must use her newfound magic and all of her courage to journey straight into the witch’s kingdom in a daring plan to trap evil and kill the immortal. “A must-read series!” —The Washington Post “[100 Cupboards] is my favorite kind of fantasy.” —Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author"This fast-paced fantasy features empathetic heroes." —School Library Journal