Books with author L.M. Peterson

A groundbreaking history of early America that shows how Boston built and sustained an independent city-state in New England before being folded into the United StatesIn the vaunted annals of America’s founding, Boston has long been held up as an exemplary “city upon a hill” and the “cradle of liberty” for an independent United States. Wresting this iconic urban center from these misleading, tired clichés, The City-State of Boston highlights Boston’s overlooked past as an autonomous city-state, and in doing so, offers a pathbreaking and brilliant new history of early America. Following Boston’s development over three centuries, Mark Peterson discusses how this self-governing Atlantic trading center began as a refuge from Britain’s Stuart monarchs and how—through its bargain with slavery and ratification of the Constitution—it would tragically lose integrity and autonomy as it became incorporated into the greater United States.Drawing from vast archives, and featuring unfamiliar figures alongside well-known ones, such as John Winthrop, Cotton Mather, and John Adams, Peterson explores Boston’s origins in sixteenth-century utopian ideals, its founding and expansion into the hinterland of New England, and the growth of its distinctive political economy, with ties to the West Indies and southern Europe. By the 1700s, Boston was at full strength, with wide Atlantic trading circuits and cultural ties, both within and beyond Britain’s empire. After the cataclysmic Revolutionary War, “Bostoners” aimed to negotiate a relationship with the American confederation, but through the next century, the new United States unraveled Boston’s regional reign. The fateful decision to ratify the Constitution undercut its power, as Southern planters and slave owners dominated national politics and corroded the city-state’s vision of a common good for all.Peeling away the layers of myth surrounding a revered city, The City-State of Boston offers a startlingly fresh understanding of America’s history.

Orphaned by a mysterious disappearance, siblings Tyler and Elise try to bury their past by traveling abroad with their adventurous aunt. They soon find the buried are watching, even in the daytime. Whoever heard of ghosts roaming the streets during the day? Apparently they do as Tyler and Elise keep bumping into them in the ancient passageways of Scotland. After being attacked in a haunted alley, finding a ghost in her bedroom, and hearing folklore of Half-hangit Maggie, Elise is on her last nerve with dead people. Tyler refuses to believe any of it. The squabbling duo begin piecing together clues that uncover more treachery than they could have imagined. From rockin Frankenstein’s to tales of Scotland’s bloody history, the mystery begins with a seemingly innocent lie and leads to a confrontation with a thief who steals something more valuable than money.

They were at the end of the continent, on a piece of land in South America so inhospitable that it once housed only prisoners or pirates on the run. Bloodthirsty pirates like Blackbeard and Captain Kidd and their frigates and schooners bulging with booty. While vacationing with their family in Chile and volunteering at a penguin reserve, Tyler and Elise make friends with a notorious local shopkeeper who has a dark, family history. Their new friend is full of fantastic stories of pirate lore and the bloody past of his family.They are shocked to witness their friend being arrested and make it their mission to clear his name. Armed only with tenacity and a sharp wit, these wise-cracking kids are knee-deep in penguins but manage to piece facts and suspects together and use a most unusual clue to solve the case.

Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams 2019 is the comprehensive test-prep book for scoring high on Catholic high school entrance exams. This guide covers all test formats, test scoring, subject review, and types of questions for the most popular parochial school placement tests: the High School Placement Test (HSPT) and the New York City Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS). Step-by-step coaching for each type of question on the exam and numerous test-taking strategies allow students to feel confident in their abilities when test day arrives.6 full-length practice tests-2 each for the HSPT® (High School Placement Test)and TACHS (the New York City Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools)-ALL with detailed answer explanationsDiagnostic test to help pinpoint your strengths and weaknessesOVER 2,100 practice questions to help you score high on your examBonus word list plus a list of synonyms and antonyms to help boost your test-prep confidence on the language arts sections of the COOP, TACHS, and HSPT® exams.Expert test-prep strategies and thorough review of the verbal, math, reasoning, and quantitative sectionsEasy-to-use self-evaluation tools to track progress and set a timetable for studyTargeted reviews and up-to-date test information makes Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams the ideal study guide for students looking to get into parochial school.

Peterson’s® SAT® Prep Guide 2020 provides a wealth of test-taking strategies and skill-building exercises to help students prepare well for the SAT® exam. Students will find extensive subject reviews for the Reading, Writing and Language, Math–No Calculator, and Math–Calculator test sections of the SAT®. The book’s full-length Diagnostic Test with detailed answer explanations helps students determine their strengths and weaknesses, and the numerous exercises will surely boost students’ test-prep confidence. The 5 additional full-length practice tests in the book, plus exclusive access to 3 full-length practice tests online, will help students score high on test day. In addition, the updated “Parents’ Guide to College Admission Testing” in the Appendix provides valuable advice for parents on what standardized tests their high school student should take, how to motivate their child, and what role to play in the college admissions process. 9 full-length practice tests (including a full Diagnostic Test and access to 3 online practice tests), with detailed answer explanations Extensive subject review of the Reading, Writing and Language, Math, and optional Essay sections, with dozens of practice exercises Over 2,100 practice exercises that use the exact question types and concepts found on the SAT® exam to help students master their skills. User-friendly design, with bulleted roadmaps and chapter summaries formulated so that high school students can work through the exercises at their own pace Helpful resource for parents on how to best help their student prepare for the SAT® and any bumps along the road to college

ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME WITH KIDS LIKE NEVER BEFORE!!Are you looking for a game that would bring a ton of fun and joy to the family? Would you like to brighten your mood after an exhausting week?What about your kids having an interactive and joyful party at a time when you are busy?I don’t think you're doubting yourself on this one, so keep reading… Welcome to the king of all family activity/game books – WOULD YOU RATHEROne of the most important things in life is to enjoy it and be happy. For a parent, there is nothing more enjoyable than to see your children laughing out loud and constant laughter is the main piece of the pure happiness puzzle. This exact view encouraged the creation of this book, which is packed with plenty of it!The 300 silly “Would You Rather” questions contained in this volume, will bring a lot of hilarious situations that will make your kids engaged and entertained, while causing your whole family to interact with one another. Simple questions and even simpler answers – you and your family are going to love it! Here are just a few ideas that this book can be used as: Family Entertainment Entertaining at Children's Birthday Parties Makes a Perfect Gift for Children Aged 4-10 Years Old. Family Road Trips and VacationsLearning to ReadMuch More…Inside of this book contains fun, joy and happiness! Now it is your turn to take action. Scroll back up, click on “Buy Now" and let the fun begin!

Tyler and Elise were warned about a gypsy curse that sends roaches into your ears to eat your brain. Of course, everyone knows there’s no such thing as curses… right? Luckily, a gypsy woman gives them a golden amulet to protect them against evil. It just doesn’t appear to be working against a villain who stalks them all over Rome. The siblings stumble onto a crime that has them stumped until Gypsies, gladiators, and Michelangelo all twine together to help this tenacious and comedic duo unravel a mystery that spans centuries.

Undaunted by language barriers, earthquakes, or a crazed villain, tenacious siblings Tyler and Elise make allies and take on Machu Picchu lore as they unravel the legend and find the truth about the Curse of the Inca. The comedic duo use their newly acquired knowledge of Incan culture and solve clues with the aid of the Curse of the Inca and a tiny fruit bat.

Hand-made jewelry is always in style. So why not start the process from scratch and make your own beads?This beautifully illustrated book, packed with clear step-by-step instructions, will show you how. Polymer clay is the material of choice and you will learn how to use free-form techniques and bead-rolling tools to create several styles. Unusual shapes, sculpted effects, simulations of semi-precious stones, photo-image transfers, and use of glitter and organic material mean the beads you make will be unique. And with practice, they will look professionally hand-crafted. All the tools you will need are listed, and finishing techniques, such as sanding, buffing, and sealing, are described. You will also find detailed instructions on how to use your own work to create stylish and individual pieces of jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Basic jewelry-making techniques, such as stringing and fixing clasps, lead on to assembling all the components in designs and styles ranging from contemporary and elegant, to simple and just plain fun. The finished pieces incorporate a whole variety of mixed media to enhance the look of your beads. Technique based, this book is also full of useful information—including a list of suppliers—and will be invaluable to anyone taking up this rewarding and affordable craft. Beginners and more advanced practitioners alike will find both practical advice and inspiration.

They were at the end of the continent, on a piece of land in South America so inhospitable that it once housed only prisoners or pirates on the run. Bloodthirsty pirates like Blackbeard and Captain Kidd and their frigates and schooners bulging with booty. While vacationing with their family in Chile and volunteering at a penguin reserve, Tyler and Elise make friends with a notorious local shopkeeper who has a dark, family history. Their new friend is full of fantastic stories of pirate lore and the bloody past of his family.They are shocked to witness their friend being arrested and make it their mission to clear his name. Armed only with tenacity and a sharp wit, these wise-cracking kids are knee-deep in penguins but manage to piece facts and suspects together and use a most unusual clue to solve the case.

The Vaughn Cube for Multiplication is an amazing complete program that includes: a 2.5-hour DVD video with accompanying skill development and testing materials, and a helpful Instructor's Guide. In approximately 6 hours (including the video and skill practice), your child can answer the 100 multiplication facts. With this proven method, students do not have to memorize the multiplication tables by continuous repetition. Instead, they use their natural ability to remember what they see and where they see it. Students can easily learn the multiplication facts as early as second grade, allowing them to enter third grade confident in their multiplication skills. The Vaughn Cube for Multiplication is a fun, easy way for kids to learn and remember multiplication facts!