Books with author L.M. Jackson

Witnessing an eerie pair of yellow eyes his first night at Camp Blackwood may be the least of Jake Walker’s problems. There’s something’s bigger brewing at camp and it’s shocking. Jake realizes he’s being hunted by an entity, known as the Amaranth, deep within the camp’s forest.His first instinct is to leave. But when a boy with a unique past enters the picture and provides information about a car accident that killed Jake’s mom, things become unclear. There’s a connection between the accident and the Amaranth, and Jake must connect the dots.With this newfound information and with the help of his friends, and even some enemies, Jake must uncover the camp’s secrets in order to reveal more about his past. However, this is no easy task. The Amaranth unveils a weapon so powerful that it changes the course of not only Jake’s future but all of those around him, making his journey for the truth nearly impossible.

What others have said about Stay-"Enchantingly Cute!""A great read! I can't wait for the next book in the series!""I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN!"Synopsis- Callie is shocked when she is ripped from her home in the middle of the night. She is taken to a city that she never knew existed only to find that she has a strange connection to her sexy captor. To top it all off, he tries to convince her that she is not even human. She learns that she is actually a fairy. Not just any fairy, but a fairy who has been destined to become queen of the fairies. The only problem is that the current queen is a cruel tyrant and Callie will have to fight for the title that she was meant for. She is not completely convinced that this is a life that she wants to live. She would love nothing more than to go back to being the normal human girl that she always thought that she was.When tragedy strikes, Callie finds that she no longer knows who she can trust. She must learn to survive on her own in a harsh underground world.She finds herself dealing with the struggles of life and love for the first time. Two gorgeous guys, a bunch of new friends, and a whole new world. Will it be more than she can bear?

Travel to Ireland with Cooper and experience an adventure like no other!This is a great book to get your kids reading and interested in the world around them. Ireland has a huge amount to offer and this book illustrates culture, geography, history and more - all through the eyes of Cooper, our lovable St. Bernard...Let's make time spent on Kindles, smartphones and tablets educational and fun for ALL the family! Along the way, meet Cooper's friends, experience adventures in Kerry, the Kingdom of Ireland and uncover what makes Ireland's national sport, Gaelic football and hurling just so special.This book is perfect for kids aged 6-10 who want to learn about what makes Ireland such a special place to visit.Each chapter is beautifully illustrated and designed to captivate the imagination of everyone who reads this book. These stories are appropriate for reading to children anytime including at bedtime. Here's what readers had to say about Cooper’s fun and educational adventure to Ireland:“This is a well-written account of a travel-loving dog called Cooper. It brings the reader young and young at heart, across the plains of Ireland, through the experience of Cooper. A great read, with lovely illustrations. Well done, please tell Cooper to visit some more countries." -- Pipi"Journey along with Cooper to see some amazing places in Ireland. I love his friends, especially Larry the Labrador - I hope he gets to open his "dog-only" gym!! Nice bedtime story for the little ones and great for young readers to get them thinking about overseas travel." -- Susan Braxton"Adorable and educational little book. Love the combination of illustrations and actual pictures of places in Ireland. Lots of fun!!"-- Emi“Brilliant book. I have a son aged 7 and he has lots of questions about Ireland and this was perfect for him. It makes learning fun and it's educational too!” -- Siobhan Murphy"This is a great book for children to explore parts of the country and the living history of Ireland. The author talks about culture and sights that kids will enjoy through their canine narrator, Cooper. It's a brief trip and history lesson that will keep kids longing for more." -- BG JenkinsYou and your kids will love this book...grab it now while it's still available at this discounted price.

With dramatic full-color photos throughout, award-winning author Donna Jackson brings to life the inner workings of an animal emergency room, profiling the important work ER veterinarians do behind closed doors. Animals survive traumas with the help of high-tech X-rays, ventilators, endoscopes, and more importantly, the expert care of veterinarians and veterinary nurses who love animals, science, and a daily dose of adrenaline! It takes loads of courage and compassion to be an ER vet!

- Bank Street College Best Children's Books of the Year - 2015 "Alone, the tip to mimic a superhero's stance to build confidence makes the title a worthwhile investment. . . . gift a copy to your child or child's teacher; help this extraordinary resource make the rounds." - VOYA, starred review Are you nervous about your presentation tomorrow? Or about going onstage for the school play? What about trying out for the baseball team? Try standing like a superhero for a few seconds before you start. Research shows that standing like a hero makes you feel--and act--like one! Humans use words to communicate, but we also use our bodies to send messages. We may shrug our shoulders to show we don't care, or open our eyes wide in surprise, or give the thumbs up to show we approve of something. But did you know that giving the thumbs up in Greece is pretty rude? Or that nodding your head--which means "yes" in the United States and Canada--actually means "no" in the European countries of Albania and Bulgaria? Every Body's Talking explores the complexities of body language. Discover what is really being expressed when people stand, sit, or move in certain ways and learn how you can use your body and facial expressions to communicate more effectively in a variety of situations.

Her Biggest Fan... When she wakes up, she's very cold. Colder than she's ever been in her life. She can't move or speak. And then she sees him. The one who took her. And before she dies, she wishes she could scream... Is About To Become... Former movie star Jenna Hughes left Hollywood for an isolated farm in Oregon to get away from fame. But someone has followed her--an obsessed fan whose letters are personal and deeply disturbing. And while Jenna's already shaken up by what she's seen on paper, she'd be terrified if she knew what Sheriff Shane Carter is investigating. It's a shocking case that started with the discovery of a dead woman in the woods. Now two more women are missing, one of whom bears a striking resemblance to Jenna... Her Worst Nightmare... As a winter storm bears down on the Pacific Northwest, a merciless killer's grisly work has only just begun. And Jenna is getting closer to meeting her biggest fan...one who wants nothing more than to see her dead...

This global guide to the world's top dive sites is an inspirational reference source for divers who wish to experience, personally or vicariously, the best diving the planet has to offer. Written by award-winning and experienced dive authors, coverage starts with the Atlantic, from the West Coast of North America, and proceeds west to east and north to south. For those inspired to travel to any of the featured sites or regions, the appendix lists all important travel and dive information, the best times to go, contacts, dive operators, and emergency facilities. Brimming with superb underwater photography of famous wrecks, a wide range of marine habitats, and a huge diversity of species ranging from whale sharks to nudibranchs, DIVE ATLAS OF THE WORLD also features six large scale ocean/sea maps, and over three hundred comprehensive maps to all the best sites.

They can surgically remove an arrow in a cat’s abdomen, repair a bird’s broken wing, even save a tiny foal that is in a coma. How? With high-tech x-rays, endoscopes, and electrocardiographs—but most important, with a love of science and animals. Twenty-four hours a day, with a team of anesthesiologists, cardiologists, ophthalmologists, nurses, internists, residents, and a healthy dose of adrenaline, emergency room veterinarians try to heal these little—and large—creatures we consider part of our families.Filled with full-color behind-the-scenes photographs, this book captures the drama, excitement, and courage of being an ER vet.