Books with author L.M. Jackson

Someone kidnapped the wrong girl.Twelve hours ago Raike didn’t even know she existed. Nor would he have cared. That was until the only clue to her kidnapping lay in a cryptic note foretelling her death - a note Raike has seen once before. Now he’s prepared to lose everything to get her back.Standing in his way is an alliance of two mercenary companies, a city watch who cares more about stopping Raike than finding the missing girl, and an imperial general who had little to fear – until Raike came along. A gripping fantasy thriller that will keep your heart racing until the very end.

The Florida Territory -- 1836ATTACK ON CAPE FLORIDA tells the true story of the two men who defended the Cape Florida Lighthouse during the Second Seminole War.One of the men is John Thompson, a veteran sailor in his late thirties who has been recently discharged from the Navy, while the other, Aaron Carter, is an escaped slave who has lived on his wits in freedom as a wrecker (one who retrieves spoils from ships that have run aground) in South Florida for most of his sixty-five years.As they watch for a Seminole attack, the two men share their life stories, explaining why they have accepted such a dangerous assignment. Carter, who believes in God, feels he is repaying a "Debt to the Almighty" for enabling his escape, while Thompson, an agnostic, sees one last chance to prove he can face combat since the United States was not at war during his tour of duty.Despite the anxiety of the men guarding the lighthouse, Wildcat, the Seminole chief for South Florida wants to keep the turret in operation since his warriors also rely on its beacon for guidance along the South Florida coast. Then, in what is now Dade County, two white renegades kill an old Seminole brave to steal his fur pelts. Consequently, Wildcat has to take revenge against the only white person within easy reach -- John Thompson..At 4:00 PM, on July 23, 1836, Wildcat stages a surprise raid. Despite the fact they are outnumbered twenty-to-one, however, the men in the lighthouse have prepared a barricade that will repulse the attack. They seem secure until they learn that the walls of the lighthouise are not solid brick but a shell. Then, the Seminoles accidentally ignite the oil for the beacon stored in the bottom of the lighthouse tower.To escape the heat, Thompson first tears apart the spiral staircase leading to the iron gallery atop the tower. Then, he and Carter eventually move out to the circling balcony where they can view the beach stretching out before them.And face the Seminoles surrounding the lighthouse.While both men lie flat on the balcony to avoid exposure, as the night progresses, Seminole bullets wiill take one of them, while the other will be maimed for life.He is also stranded atop the lighthouse, with no means of leaving his perch, so, as he yearns for relief , is it the believer or the agnostic who prays for the forgiveness of his sins?In the meantime, the captain of the USS Motto, a schooner patroling the Florida coastline twelve miles away, learns of the attack and will arrive the following day, hoping to relieve the two men. How does the captain of the Motto know of the threat and how will he rescue the survivor.?These events took place four months after the fall of the Alamo. While blacks were present with the defenders at that siege, they did not participate because they were slaves.Carter's willingness to stand shoulder-to shoullder with John Thompson shows that, had there been no such abomination as slavery, more blacks could have earned the honor history has bestowed on men like Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett.(On a personal note, on September 2, 2014, after nearly a month's stay in a hospital, my mother died in my arms. As she wanted the courage of Aaron Carter and John Thompson recognized as strongly as I do, she was constantly urging me to publish ATTACK ON CAPE FLORIDA. For that reason, I would like to dedicate this work to the memory of my mother Kathleen Keating Jackson.I, G.M. Jackson III, am also the author of the prevoious KIndle work THE SIEGE OF ADOBE WALLS, which has received five 5-Star reviews. The cover image, which depicts the actual attack, appears courtesy of HistoryMiami.))

Halloween comes every year. Let’s carve pumpkins, wear costumes, go trick-or-treating, and celebrate! Holidays Around the World: Halloween gives young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 an introduction to what the holiday means and how people celebrate this special day.World holidays are an integral part of early elementary social studies curriculums. In this series, early readers will learn about foods, celebrations, and customs from a variety of cultures around the world. Each book features callouts that match glossary words to images, as well as comprehension questions for further learning.

Ramadan comes every year. Let’s fast, help people in need, and end the lunar month by feasting with family and friends! Holidays Around the World: Ramadan gives young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 an introduction to what the holiday means and how people celebrate this special time of year.World holidays are an integral part of early elementary social studies curriculums. In this series, early readers will learn about foods, celebrations, and customs from a variety of cultures around the world. Each book features callouts that match glossary words to images, as well as comprehension questions for further learning.

- Smithsonian Notable Book for Children- ALA Booklist starred review- Audubon Magazine, recommended nature book- Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Kids BooksWhen Paul Flaherty goes to work, he climbs into a four-engine WP-3D Orion turboprop plane and heads directly into the eye of a hurricane. Miles below, Hazel Barton's job in microbiology takes her to the depths of the world's most treacherous caves. And on the other side of the topsoil, way, way above the forest floor, Stephen Sillett passes his days (and sometimes his nights) in the canopies of the tallest trees on earth. Welcome to the work--and worlds--of extreme scientists. From hurricanes to caves to the crowns of towering redwoods, these scientists battle some of the earth's most intense conditions in order to save lives, preserve species, and help us to better understand the way our planet works.

(For readers of HARRY POTTER and A GAME OF THRONES, I offer this story of a Ninja..)Japan -- 1550 AD, as the warlord, Uesugi Kenshin, prepares for what will become a decade-long struggle with his rival warlord, Takeda Shingen, he relies on the Ninja, Goemen Ishikawa, to evaluate the strength and movements of Shingen's forces.During one of his forays, Ishikawa encounters a dragon who, after a drought, has left his mountain refuge to seek water in the flatlands. Can the Ninja, trained in subterfuge, defeat the dragon in head-on combat?and what is the significance of the trill of a nightingale ...? The author wrote the novel NINJA--MEN OF IGA under the pseudonym, Kano Shinichi. Reviewing the book, Tom Blackburn of the Palm Beach Post wrote, "NINJA--MEN OF IGA is an action-adventure story set in 16th century Japan (which) offers a popular history of the ninja."Donald Hamilton, author of the "Matt Helm" novels wrote, "I read NINJA-MEN OF IGA with great interest. Plenty of action and lots of intriguing weapons stuff.... Best of luck on this book and all of your future writings."Madison Jones, Guggenheim Fellow, writer-in-residence at Auburn University, and author of AN EXILE (filmmed as "I Walk The Line" with Gregory Peck and Tuesday Weld) wrote, "Intriguing and suspenseful ... your novel has in the process of weaving a good story left me with something of value in the way of additional knowledge. ... You have done very well indeed as things stand."

What comes to the rescue in an emergency? An ambulance! In this book, young learners ages 0-3 can explore facts about these fascinating vehicles in both Spanish and English.These appealing board books are illustrated with vibrant photos, presenting simple facts about a variety of emergency vehicles. Side-by-side English and Spanish text lets children and caretakers compare words in two languages. This series is perfect for building early bilingual literacy skills!

What comes to the rescue in an emergency? A fire truck! In this book, young learners ages 0-3 can explore facts about these fascinating vehicles in both Spanish and English.These appealing board books are illustrated with vibrant photos, presenting simple facts about a variety of emergency vehicles. Side-by-side English and Spanish text lets children and caretakers compare words in two languages. This series is perfect for building early bilingual literacy skills!

Have you ever had a conversation with someone only to later find out they completely misunderstood you? Have you ever had to make a presentation and didn’t know how to correctly convey you message?How To Communicate will teach you how to successfully deliver a message so your audience will comprehend the exact meaning of that message. Whether it is a one-on-one conversation, a written message or a visual presentation you will learn how to strategically set yourself up for communicating productively. You’ll learn:-Basics of communication-The skills you will need to communicate-Understanding and implementing interpersonal communication-Reading and understanding non-verbal communication-How to improve your writing communication-How to use visual communication to convey your messageEverything you need to know is right here! Never be misunderstood again . . . communicate more productively . . . improve in all platforms of communication!