Books with author Mac Hernandez

The first action-packed dystopian thriller in the Secrets of PEACE seriesPerfect for fans of Divergent and The Hunger GamesOpen your eyes. See the truth. Make a choice.After a devastating global war left America in ruins, the authoritarian PEACE Project rose to power, providing safety and stability in exchange for absolute control over citizen’s lives.Raised in the Project since infancy, assassin Zira is proud of her role in protecting society from threats to their peace and stability. She has always worked better alone, but after making a careless mistake on an assignment, she’s forced to work with Jared, the best operative in her unit.When misinformation causes a mission to backfire, Zira’s deepest loyalties and strongest relationships are tested in a place where even a hint of doubt can be perceived as treason.The life she knows is falling apart, and nothing will ever look the same again._____________________________________________This fast-paced dystopian thriller will grab you from page one and take you on an unforgettable ride through a shockingly twisted future America.What readers are saying:“I recommend that you get your hands on a copy (like, right NOW!)”"I didn’t so much read it as consume it in two nights."“The action starts off from the very first chapter and really doesn't slow down.”“The action and complexity of the world kept me involved.”“I love books that leave me in suspense, and this book is no exception.”GET YOUR COPY NOW

An action-packed dystopian thriller series perfect for fans of Divergent and The Hunger GamesOpen your eyes. See the truth. Make a choice.After a devastating global war left America in ruins, the authoritarian PEACE Project rose to power, providing safety and stability in exchange for absolute control over citizens’ lives.Raised in the Project since infancy, assassin Zira is proud of her role in protecting society from threats to their peace and stability. After making a careless mistake on an assignment, she is forced to work with Jared, the best operative in her unit. What starts as a reluctant partnership soon becomes friendship as they work together and learn to rely on each other.But when misinformation causes a solo mission to backfire, Zira's deepest loyalties and strongest relationships are tested in a place where even a hint of doubt can be perceived as treason.It isn’t long before she and Jared are swept up in a conflict much bigger than either of them ever imagined.The life they know is falling apart, and nothing will ever look the same again.This box set includes all three books in T. A. Hernandez's Secrets of PEACE trilogy: Secrets of PEACE, Renegades of PEACE and Survivors of PEACE. It also includes the prequel short story, "La Sangre Tira Mucho," as well as additional bonus content. With suspenseful action, surprising twists, and heart-wrenching romance, you’ll be on the edge of your seat with this page-turning series. Save 50% when you get the entire series in this box set!

The Wright brothers wanted to build a flying machine. The path to achieve their dream was filled with many obstacles. Countless hours would be spent studying and testing their plans. But their hard work paid off, and today they are known as the "forefathers of flight." Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process and is perfect for makerspace activities. It makes STEAM career connections by providing a glimpse into the lives of real-life Smithsonian employees currently working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with this book that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

What does the story of mental illness look like? Where does it start? Their are volumes of books published by and for the medical community on this topic but what about the families that live with it everyday? We may wish someone "good health" and a long life on special occasions such as weddings or a graduation ceremony, but what do we define as good health. Is it just being free of physical injury or anyone of the many diseases that can come upon a person without warning. What about a mental illness? What does that look like? Where does it come from? There are no "get well soon" cards for people and families plagued by mental illness. There is confusion, stigma,judgement and misinformation. In the book, "Music in his Heart" we get a first hand account, as told by his mother, of a young man's journey to recognize and cope with the onset of a mental disorder. We see the impact that this has on the family and how society deals with someone with mental disorders. "Music in his Heart" is an attempt to reach out to the many families and individuals living with mental disorders to say that "you are not alone". The author is just one person, one Mother, one advocate for a loved one with mental disorders but she knows there a many traveling down the same path. "Music in his Heart" is an encouragement to those that feel they are walking this path alone. You are NOT alone!

After global warming and a second civil war devastated the former United States, two different societies rose from the ashes – the Union, a towering high-tech utopia, hugging the perimeter of the continent, and the devastated, untamed midsection known as the Ruins.Seventeen-year-old Evan Taylor has an easy, privileged life in the Union. What she doesn’t have is any idea what to do with the rest of her life. She only knows she wants to do something meaningful, to make a difference in the lives of others.When she’s kidnapped and taken into the Ruins as a pawn in a dispute involving her boyfriend, Bryce, her ideal world is turned upside down. What she learns while in the Ruins shakes her faith in everything she’s ever known, from Bryce, to her family, and even the Union itself.Now Evan must choose whether to stay with Cyrus, the sexy, resourceful survivor who believes she’s in the Ruins for a reason, or return to the only life she’s ever known. But when she stumbles upon a dangerous plot that threatens both worlds, her decision could tear her apart.

Give young people a chance, and they will give a good account for themselves. Those are the words of Father Edward J. Flanagan who opened his Home for Boys on December 12, 1917, in Omaha, Nebraska. It later became known as Boys Town, and grew to be far more than a simple home for orphans. Father Flanagan transformed America's child care system, doing away with the reform schools, orphanages and workhouses, and replacing them with communities of homes where troubled kids could grow up as part of a loving family. A century after Boys Town's founding, this first-of-its-kind book for children channels the defining principles of Father Flanagan, encouraging children to reflect on their blessings and challenging them to find their purpose as they lead lives of compassion. Beautifully illustrated, the text echoes the words of Father Flanagan, presented in his quotes under each historically informed image. The title "Dearest Children" pays homage to the beloved priest, borrowing the very way he addressed the children in his care. Collaborating with the Boys Town Hall of history and experts in the Boys Town Model of Care, author and illustrator Eli Hernandez has captured Father Flanagan's true character and made his most valuable wisdom accessible to the youngest of readers. Following the text, parents will find interactive activities and discussion topics to share with children.

What does the story of mental illness look like? Where does it start? There are volumes of books published by and for the medical community on this topic but what about the families that live with it everyday? We may wish someone "good health" and a long life on special occasions such as weddings or a graduation ceremony, but what do we define as good health. Is it just being free of physical injury or anyone of the many diseases that can come upon a person without warning. What about a mental illness? What does that look like? Where does it come from? There are no "get well soon" cards for people and families plagued by mental illness. There is confusion, stigma,judgement and misinformation. In the book, "Music in his Heart" we get a first hand account, as told by his mother, of a young man's journey to recognize and cope with the onset of a mental disorder. We see the impact that this has on the family and how society deals with someone with mental disorders. "Music in his Heart" is an attempt to reach out to the many families and individuals living with mental disorders to say that "you are not alone". The author is just one person, one Mother, one advocate for a loved one with mental disorders but she knows there a many traveling down the same path. "Music in his Heart" is an encouragement to those that feel they are walking this path alone. You are NOT alone!

Fighting back is twice as hard when battling on two fronts.Living in an encampment in the Ruins, life is harsh for most Unis in the Resistance, but for Cyrus and the other Ruins survivors, it's just more of the same. While training for their ultimate mission to take down the Uprising, tragedy strikes, turning Evan's and Cyrus's world upside down. Before they can recover, they discover someone in their ranks is working against them.Facing tougher odds than they ever imagined, the group realizes the only hope they have of saving the world they know is to find help. When no one is above suspicion, even accomplishing everyday tasks is fraught with danger, but seeking out reinforcements could mean the end of the Resistance and all of them along with it.