Books with author Mark Daniel

Years ago, when House of Leaves was first being passed around, it was nothing more than a badly bundled heap of paper, parts of which would occasionally surface on the Internet. No one could have anticipated the small but devoted following this terrifying story would soon command. Starting with an odd assortment of marginalized youth -- musicians, tattoo artists, programmers, strippers, environmentalists, and adrenaline junkies -- the book eventually made its way into the hands of older generations, who not only found themselves in those strangely arranged pages but also discovered a way back into the lives of their estranged children.Now, for the first time, this astonishing novel is made available in book form, complete with the original colored words, vertical footnotes, and newly added second and third appendices.The story remains unchanged, focusing on a young family that moves into a small home on Ash Tree Lane where they discover something is terribly wrong: their house is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside.Of course, neither Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Will Navidson nor his companion Karen Green was prepared to face the consequences of that impossibility, until the day their two little children wandered off and their voices eerily began to return another story -- of creature darkness, of an ever-growing abyss behind a closet door, and of that unholy growl which soon enough would tear through their walls and consume all their dreams.

Learn all you need to know about acrylic painting as you create 50 stunning mini paintings. Following an overview of painting fundamentals, illustrated step-by-step instructions accompanied by lessons on specific techniques lead your way. This unique book is a complete course in acrylic painting, built up from key techniques. As you progress through the sections of the book, the author demonstrates each technique with the creation of a mini painting, measuring 5-inches squared. So by the time you have worked right through to the end, you will have an amazing collection of 50 mini paintings—on board, paper, or canvas—that will be a testament to your skill and creativity. The subject matter for these squares varies from abstracts and simple color-mixing exercises, through to figurative subjects: a flower, a sunset, a busy street scene—and many more. These can be mounted, exhibited, or simply collected in a portfolio, or given away as gifts for friends to cherish. If you are coming to acrylics for the first time, or keen to improve your skills and sometimes daunted by the thought of filling a large empty canvas or blank piece of board, this is your ideal guide. Instead, it will free you from creative hang-ups and replace them with an addictive desire to create that next 5-inch square!

Werewolves flee before him; wizards call him friend. Sole survivor of an ancient bloodline, Michael Biörn is an enigma.The beast came at night. Murdered the cop in his home. Tore his Rottweilers to pieces. And it's only the latest in a series of gruesome attacks.Overwhelmed, Houston PD is at a loss. But shape-shifter Michael Biörn isn't. Michael discerns the secret nature of the killer; a werewolf’s handiwork is unmistakable.Werewolves move in packs, however. And the local pack is 40-member strong. But a young woman’s life is at stake. And so, after centuries spent avoiding the wolves, Michael abandons his retreat to confront his ancestral enemies.To succeed, Michael must untangle the intricate web of lies and deceit surrounding the case. Fortunately, he can count on his friends for help. Friends like Ezekiel, a wizard of the Second Circle, and Sheila, an attractive journalist who uncovered his true nature. A nature she doesn’t find particularly repelling.PRAISE FOR THE SERIES“Absolutely heart-stopping. I didn't want to put the book down to eat or sleep. A master of the written word.”“This novel had me sitting on the edge of my seat from page one!”“Shadow Pack is a murder mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end. The fact that it also involves preternatural and supernatural creatures makes it all the more intriguing.”“Top of the line for the shifter genre!!!““I love paranormal books, and shifter books in particular. This one blew away most of what I've read in the past.”“I Loved it. It kept me up and reading all night long.”“Lots of twists and turns to keep you interested. Nothing boring about this book.”“I had not read a great shifter book in a long time. This one hits all the major points. It is gritty, gory, wondrous, romantic, and has lots of mystery.”“I really didn't want this book to end.”Books in the Michael Biörn series are Mysteries with an Urban Fantasy backdrop in the tradition of Patricia Briggs, Jim Butcher and Faith Hunter. MICHAEL BIÖRN SERIES 0 – Michael Biörn (A short story) 1 – Shadow Pack 2 – Unholy Trinity 3 – Close Enemies

Years ago, when House of Leaves was first being passed around, it was nothing more than a badly bundled heap of paper, parts of which would occasionally surface on the Internet. No one could have anticipated the small but devoted following this terrifying story would soon command. Starting with an odd assortment of marginalized youth -- musicians, tattoo artists, programmers, strippers, environmentalists, and adrenaline junkies -- the book eventually made its way into the hands of older generations, who not only found themselves in those strangely arranged pages but also discovered a way back into the lives of their estranged children.Now, for the first time, this astonishing novel is made available in book form, complete with the original colored words, vertical footnotes, and newly added second and third appendices.The story remains unchanged, focusing on a young family that moves into a small home on Ash Tree Lane where they discover something is terribly wrong: their house is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside.Of course, neither Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Will Navidson nor his companion Karen Green was prepared to face the consequences of that impossibility, until the day their two little children wandered off and their voices eerily began to return another story -- of creature darkness, of an ever-growing abyss behind a closet door, and of that unholy growl which soon enough would tear through their walls and consume all their dreams.

Sam:They were with us before Romeo & Juliet. And long after too. Because they’re forever around. Or so both claim, carolling gleefully:We’re allways sixteen.Sam & Hailey, powered by an ever-rotating fleet of cars, from Model T to Lincoln Continental, career from the Civil War to the Cold War, barrelling down through the Appalachians, up the Mississippi River, across the Badlands, finally cutting a nation in half as they try to outrace History itself.By turns beguiling and gripping, finally worldwrecking, Only Revolutions is unlike anything ever published before, a remarkable feat of heart and intellect, moving us with the journey of two kids, perpetually of summer, perpetually sixteen, who give up everything except each other.Hailey:They were with us before Tristan & Isolde. And long after too. Because they’re forever around. Or so both claim, gleefully carolling:We’re allways sixteen.Hailey & Sam, powered by an ever-rotating fleet of cars, from Shelby Mustang to Sumover Linx, careen from the Civil Rights Movement to the Iraq War, tearing down to New Orleans, up the Mississippi River, across Montana, finally cutting a nation in half as they try to outrace History itself.By turns enticing and exhilarating, finally breathtaking, Only Revolutions is unlike anything ever conceived before, a remarkable feat of heart and intellect, moving us with the journey of two kids, perpetually of summer, perpetually sixteen, who give up everything except each other.

“Full of great pictures and illustrations that make guitar easy to understand.”- Marti in Florida “Perfect for kids! Easy to read, understand and follow.” - Kurt in California “Perfect beginner's guitar book!”- Chad in South Carolina “Great start for kids that want to learn how to master the guitar.”- Maurice in Idaho “My son loved this book and I am amazed how quickly he picked up the guitar.” - Jimmy in Colorado Packed with illustrations that make it easy to understand everything about the guitar, kids of all ages will enjoy reading and learning how to play their guitar with Guitar for Kids A Beginner's Guide. No complicated lessons on learning to read music. Kids will be playing their first chords quickly and easily with encouraging diagrams that make it easy to know exactly where their fingers should go. Multiple images and illustrations make everything crystal clear. Your child will be playing their guitar in no time. Pick up a copy of Guitar for Kids: A Beginner’s Guide today and watch your child play their guitar tomorrow.

Sam:They were with us before Romeo & Juliet. And long after too. Because they’re forever around. Or so both claim, carolling gleefully:We’re allways sixteen.Sam & Hailey, powered by an ever-rotating fleet of cars, from Model T to Lincoln Continental, career from the Civil War to the Cold War, barrelling down through the Appalachians, up the Mississippi River, across the Badlands, finally cutting a nation in half as they try to outrace History itself.By turns beguiling and gripping, finally worldwrecking, Only Revolutions is unlike anything ever published before, a remarkable feat of heart and intellect, moving us with the journey of two kids, perpetually of summer, perpetually sixteen, who give up everything except each other.Hailey:They were with us before Tristan & Isolde. And long after too. Because they’re forever around. Or so both claim, gleefully carolling:We’re allways sixteen.Hailey & Sam, powered by an ever-rotating fleet of cars, from Shelby Mustang to Sumover Linx, careen from the Civil Rights Movement to the Iraq War, tearing down to New Orleans, up the Mississippi River, across Montana, finally cutting a nation in half as they try to outrace History itself.By turns enticing and exhilarating, finally breathtaking, Only Revolutions is unlike anything ever conceived before, a remarkable feat of heart and intellect, moving us with the journey of two kids, perpetually of summer, perpetually sixteen, who give up everything except each other.

“My daughter loves it!” Janice “Easy to understand.” Michael “Wonderful, simple and fun!” Richard “Nice beginner’s ukulele book for kids.” Beth Mark Daniels simplifies the ukulele and brings everything down to a level children not only understand, but also enjoy. Kids can jump right in and learn at their own pace with no complicated sheet music to slow down the learning process. Everything is explained with illustrations and real life photographs from multiple angles making it easy for children to know exactly where and what their little hands should be doing. The ukulele is the perfect instrument for kids. It's small, lightweight size makes it very easy for little hands to play. With only four strings, children have little to no problem jumping right in and making fun music. The ukulele is the perfect instrument to introduce children to the wonderful world of music and Mark Daniels makes learning the ukulele fun and easy. Children will learn how to identify each part of their ukulele and what it does. They will also learn the proper way to hold the ukulele as well as strum the strings for the very first time. Images and illustrations make tuning the ukulele simple. Kids will be playing their first chords quickly and easily with encouraging diagrams that make it easy to know exactly where their fingers should go. Multiple images and illustrations make everything crystal clear. Your child will be playing their ukulele in no time. Pick up a copy of Ukulele for Kids: A Fun and Easy Way to Learn and watch your child play their ukulele tomorrow.