Books with author Mark Oliver

Dream Work, a collection of forty-five poems, follows both chronologically and logically Mary Oliver’s American Primitive, which won her the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1983. The depth and diversity of perceptual awareness — so steadfast and radiant in American Primitive — continues in Dream Work. Additionally, she has turned her attention in these poems to the solitary and difficult labors of the spirit — to accepting the truth about one’s personal world, and to valuing the triumphs while transcending the failures of human relationships.

The bestselling '90s nostalgia time travel comedyJo's world is about to change forever, and it’s about timeHer marriage is on auto-pilot, daughter hates her, job sucks and it’s not even Tuesday.As Jo's life implodes, a freak event hurls her back to ‘90s Los Angeles where, in a parallel universe, she’s about to hit the big time as a rock star.Jo has to choose between her dreams and her family in an adventure that propels her from London to Hollywood then Glastonbury, the world’s greatest music festival.Jo encounters a disgraced guru, a movie star with a fetish for double-decker buses, and the biggest pop star in the world... who just happens to want to kill her.Back to Reality is a funny, heartwarming story about second chances, with a heroine to rival Bridget Jones and the rock n roll nostalgia of Keith A Pearson.The novel from the Bestseller Experiment podcast presenters Mark Stay and Mark Desvaux. The Two Marks went to more gigs in the '90s than in any other decade and are currently working on a time machine to see Prince in concert.-------------------Praise for Back to Reality:“Like if Nick Hornby wrote a time travel, body swap adventure!”—New York Times bestselling author Mimi Strong“Everything the world loves about British comedy. For those who wished Simon Pegg wrote novels, you now have the Two Marks.”—USA Today bestselling author Shannon Mayer“Written with an authentic touch and plenty of good humour. A tough book to put down.”—Mark Dawson, USA Today bestselling author of the million-selling John Milton series“A compelling story where the comedy compliments the drama and keeps you turning the page… A delight.”—Bestselling author of The Dublin Trilogy,Caimh McDonnell“I LOVE IT! It's Back to the Future meets Freaky Friday.”—#1 Kindle bestselling author of Hot Mess, Lucy Vine“Crackles with all the addictive energy of a pop hit, and the heart of a soul classic.”—Samantha King, bestselling author of The Choice“Like a book version of Hot Tub Time Machine with fabulous female characters and great music.”—Kate Harrison, author of the bestselling 5:2 series“If you love time travel and rock and roll, you'll love this book!”—Julie Cohen, author of Together“Sliding Doors meets Back to the Future in a story to make you sing with joy.”—Karen Ball, Speckled Pen“A magnificent book! Loved every page. Beautifully written.”—Callan McAuliffe, actor The Walking Dead-------------------What Amazon readers are saying:★★★★★ 'A real page-turner overflowing with humour.'★★★★★ 'All kinds of funny, from laugh out loud to quiet snorts of recognition.'★★★★★ 'I miss the characters so much I think I’ll start reading it again!'★★★★★ 'Pure pleasure to read. You won't put it down until you reach the last page.'★★★★★ 'An absolutely cracking read. It's funny, it's clever, it's heartwarming, and completely impossible to put down.'★★★★★ 'It's —Spinal Tap meets —Back to the Future meets —Freaky Friday.'★★★★★ 'Funny, fast and massively entertaining. Hugely recommend.'★★★★★ '—Back To Reality has it all; It’s funny, it’s thrilling, its thought-provoking and inspiring, but be warned, once you start reading this book you won’t want to put it down.'★★★★★

Miss Molly makes blackberry cobbler pie better than anybody in the whole country. But on the day of the church potluck there's big trouble. No pie and no Miss Molly. She's missing! Where in the world is Miss Molly? And what makes her pies so special? Find out in this book about love and friendship set in the cultural traditions of Appalachia. Included in is an easy, yummy recipe for blackberry cobbler. By first time author Mary Oliver.

This book covers topics such as: how to ride a camel; how to do a rain dance; how to write a righteous rap; how to make your own letter seal; how to abseil; how to fall like a stuntman; how to dam a river; how to make your own flag and start your own country; how to escape from an angry bull; how to walk a tightrope; how to make an igloo out of sugar; how to putt perfectly; how to make a top secret safe; how to celebrate scoring a goal; and, how to make a lava lamp.

Now available in paperback, an entertaining and informative guide to the British kings and queens—minus the boring partsBursting with the best bits from British history, this follow-up to Thirty Days Has September seeks to inspire a love of history that can last a lifetime. It is suitable for a gift from parent to child and a learning companion to help all kids have fun getting the basics of British history. Readers will learn rules to remember the rulers, get to grips with the gunpowder plot, roam about in Roman Britain, and get a clue about the cruel fates of all six of Henry VIII's wives. Kids will also learn a poem explaining the events leading up to World War I, and become experts on the War of the Roses, the Hundred Years War, and the Industrial Revolution. Beautifully packaged and complete with lighthearted illustrations, this is the perfect treat for any young history lover.