Books with author Mark Weaver

The empire is crumbling. Armies are invading. And those unlucky enough to live on the outlying areas are left to fend for themselves. They have little remaining except for their traditions and their families. Each year, all boys from the Bend who are sixteen-years-old are part of one tradition...The Crossing. Across the river the hills and mountains are burned out and dry, the remnants of the destruction and devastation of the Cleansing Wars from 1,000 years before. Each boy is taken across the river to survive for seven days and seven nights. Most boys stay close to the river, but some go inland to prove their bravery.. Upon returning, the boys are declared men.This is the story of Kurb, the first of several in the series of how his crossing begins an adventure that will change his life and the lives of his friends and family forever.

As the army of the Southern Isles approaches, having left a path of death and destruction, Castle Asland prepares for war. The king sends his son and a boy wizard away from the castle to what he hopes is safety. As the enemy gets closer, and the prince tries to escape, nothing seems to go right.This is the story of the last days of Asland, and the trials of it's prince and his wizard as they begin a trip to the ends of their known world. It is the first episode in the Solitude's End Cliffhanger Stories series.

In 1948, a sixteen-year-old girl was brutally murdered along Bugle trail in Lake Johnson, Texas. Seventeen years later, the man convicted of the crime is released thanks to the owner of the local newspaper.This is the story of the summer of 1965, and a young boy named Pete Whiticker, who has moved to Lake Johnson with his parents to live with his grandfather at the beginning of that summer. Pete soon discovers Bugle trail, which runs through the heart of Lake Johnson. A trail filled with wonders including the huge ash tree that a generation of boys have at some point nailed two-by-four boards up to the smallest limbs 80 feet above the ground. The same tree where the body of sixteen-year-old Barbara Connier was found bludgeoned to death seventeen years before. And Pete soon finds himself drawn into a search for the real killer.The Summer of Regret is the first episode of this series of Cliffhanger Stories. Each future story in the series will put the pieces of this puzzle together as Pete and his new friends find their way through the summer of 1965.

The empire is crumbling. Armies are invading. And those unlucky enough to live on the outlying areas are left to fend for themselves. They have little remaining except for their traditions and their families.Each year, all boys from the Bend who are sixteen-years-old are part of one tradition...The Crossing. Across the river the hills and mountains are burned out and dry, the remnants of the destruction and devastation of the Cleansing Wars from 1,000 years before. Each boy is taken across the river to survive for seven days and seven nights. Most boys stay close to the river, but some go inland to prove their bravery.. Upon returning, the boys are declared men.This is the second episode in the story of Kurb, the first of several in the series of how his crossing begins an adventure that will change his life and the lives of his friends and family forever.

Leaders, business owners or people who want to get things done effectively need strong writing communications skills. This book offers useful insights into how to make your writing more persuasive and memorable. These are the tips, advice points, and examples of an expert communicator. Whether it’s persuading through newspaper “op-eds,” speeches, or even during crisis communications, “A Wordsmith’s Work” will improve the success of your message and enhance the reputation of your chosen messenger.Author Mark Weaver has counseled thousands of clients all across America. He worked one-on-one with the Great Communicator himself, President Ronald Reagan. NBC News in Charlotte, North Carolina called Weaver "one of the nation's foremost experts in crisis communications." His weapon of choice: powerful words. Words that persuade, inspire, and amuse. That's why Mark Weaver is sought out by corporate leaders, university presidents, and public officials all across America for high-level counsel on how to communicate better.Weaver’s spot-on use of words that move people and change minds is on display throughout this book. Here are just a few examples:Describing his early work as a writer for hire:“The prose was workmanlike and passable for the tasks I was assigned. Some projects were fun to write. Others felt like ten miles of bad road.”Pointing out the need to have a different viewpoint before writing an op-ed:“Op-eds advancing the conventional wisdom don’t offer anything interesting to the readers of newspapers. We all agree motherhood is a good thing. Everyone wants to thank our troops for their service. The duck-billed platypus is sadly misunderstood. Thus, op-eds about those topics are less likely to be published.”Advising readers how to deal with an ambush interview from a TV news crew:“In old western movies, the good guy wore a white hat and the bad guy wore a black one. This basic narrative is in play during every ambush scenario. It’s important for the principal to remember that it’s not enough to be the good guy; it’s equally important to act like the good guy.”Lamenting the difficulty of writing:“Each time a notion pesters me into action and I finally sit down to square off against a menacing blank screen and toothy keyboard, I boldly aspire yet again to the calling of wordsmith. This book chronicles those journeys of composition.”When you read "A Wordsmith's Work," you'll be moved, persuaded, and you may even laugh out loud. If you're interested in more effective speeches, news media relations, or communications, then this is the book for you.Perhaps this book and its author’s perspective is best summed up by U.S. Congressman Bill Johnson, who wrote the edition’s forward. Johnson’s key point:“There’s no more apt term to describe Mark Weaver than what’s reflected in the title of this book — he is truly a ‘wordsmith.’ He’s a master at understanding the cultural, societal, and media influences of the day. He takes that knowledge and crafts a message that cuts through the confusion, so people see the clear truth.”Praise for "A Wordsmith's Work"National Fraternal Order of Police President Chuck Canterbury: “While Mark Weaver has used his considerable skills as a wordsmith to defend crime victims and law enforcement officers all across America, the tips and examples in this book can help everyone communicate better."U.S. Congressman Brad Wenstrup: "This collection of Mark Weaver's work shows his innate ability to capture the art of messaging. By combining logic, facts, and, often, humor, Mark hits home with his audience."Former Ohio Attorney General Betty Montgomery: “Rich and thoughtful commentary on major issues of the last three decades, this book and its author reflect a depth of experience and thought that make it well worth reading!"

Our “Thinking About Homeschool?” book series tells the story of a full year of homeschooling. Each book is narrated from a different aged kid’s perspective. As you get to know the diversity of kids and parents, you can see them grow as they solve the challenges of homeschooling. We see how homeschool parents and kids learn to look at the community and world in a different way - a unique way for each family. So, join in on this journey as we stumble upon the answers to the questions that homeschool families hear the most: What About Friends? What About Fields Trips? What About Science/Math? What About Readin/Writing? What About College? What About History? What About Culture? What About Sports? What About Chores? What About Bullies? What About Choices? What About Money?