Books with author Mary Francis

All her life, Anna’s mother and Old Marta have groomed her to join the ranks of the Viszudar: a diplomatic corps of women who work to preserve the unity of the four kingdoms that arose from the rubble of a once-perfect world. But is ability destiny? When her call to formal training finally comes, Anna is torn between a simpler and safer future or the uncertainty and danger of serving her Dovarsha, the female ruler of her kingdom.As Anna struggles through her own dilemma, an ominous threat surfaces in the distance. Historically, the unique characteristics of the four kingdoms both benefitted and balanced each other, enabling a long—though sometimes fragile—peace to exist among them. But when a dramatic innovation in the Kishtar Kingdom tips the balance ever so slightly, Anna’s father unintentionally breathes new life into an ancient evil.As the power of the evil grows, Anna and her fellow trainees find themselves caught in situations much more complex than they’ve ever faced. Though many can see Anna’s ability, she doubts whether she is up to the task. Now, trained but untested, Anna realizes she must face this oldest of adversaries alone.Prepare to enter an entirely new and unique world of kingdoms royal advisors with extraordinary abilities, an ancient yet unrelenting the young woman who finds herself in the midst of it all. In a vivid evokes Middle Earth or Narnia, this powerful allegory teaches the value of courage, heritage, generosity, and innovation, while countering the prevailing messages in Young Adult fiction that glorify evil, victimhood, and rebellion.

Have you ever wanted to know what iguanas really want? How they think and why they do the things they do? Would you like to understand them and learn the first steps to communication? Then this book is made especially for you.Understanding the Iguana is the first book in a series, representing the culmination of years of experience and study. Within the pages, Mary explains how to achieve greater understanding and includes thirty secrets of the Iguana Whisperer!Real life knowledge and personal experience combine to make this an inspiring and entertaining read that will soon have you gaining the knowledge necessary to bridge the communication gap between you and your iguana.An experienced and intuitive animal communicator, Working with iguanas for nearly 30 years, Mary has earned the reputation of being the Iguana Whisperer. She helps owners understand how to achieve harmony of spirit, educates children on their care and offers her expertise at local animal shelters to help the abandoned be understood.Her view of how iguanas feel and what they really want goes beyond the common scientific premise. Using the heart as a platform of communication, Mary gives you a path to understand what iguanas really want. This book invites you to open your mind and learn how to see, hear and feel with your heart.