Books with author McPherson

For those who love Camp Hawthorne, here's a Christmas novella with Stella, Jayden, Lindsey and Ellen.The first Christmas after Camp Hawthorne was one Stella would never forget. Perhaps it was the surprising powers she found at camp, and it’s true—Christmas was even more magical when Jayden used his levitation powers to hang the lights on his roof and Lindsey sent carols into Stella's mind in the middle of seventh grade math class. But the real adventure started with Ellen, and her unusual gift, and the new neighbor…

A new type of dictionary. An indispensable reference for language learners within the Indo-European language family, as well as for any who love words and want to deepen their understanding of English, or any of these other languages.This dictionary records words from 32 languages, covering eight of the nine living branches of the Indo-European language ‘tree’. These languages are English, Old English, Frisian, Dutch, German, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic, Norse, Welsh, Irish, Latin, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, Ancient Greek, Modern Greek, Lithuanian, Latvian, Russian, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Macedonian, Albanian, Sanskrit, Hindi, Persian, Pashto. Of these, the Germanic and Romance languages are covered far more completely and deeply, with nearly 32,000 of the 40,000 words in the dictionary belonging to these groups.The dictionary consists of two parts. The first part contains the pages for each Proto-Indo-European word (the root word), showing cognates in the chosen languages plus various descendants and derivatives. These pages are arranged thematically, allowing you to browse or study. Search is enabled by the second part to the dictionary, which contains a separate index for each language, telling you where to find each word.

While some bonds break, fate built theirs to last forever. Winning the battle against Melia was supposed to give Trinity and Blain a chance to live a normal life. The problem is another evil has taken the Rogue's place, shattering any promise of a future Trinity hoped to have with her sworn guardian. Darkness now controls Blain. Freeing his soul is a challenge Trinity gladly accepts, but rescuing the love of her life comes with one major complication. To save him she must go through Cronus, the ancient god who holds Blain's light hostage. Every Watcher Trinity enlisted failed. Nothing is too extreme if it releases Blain. Summoning a forgotten god is dangerous, but for help in the fight against Cronus it's worth the risk. In the end, she'll even gamble her own soul to set Blain's free. Protecting humankind isn't just a destiny Trinity was born to uphold--it's her rite of passage. One that may cost her life.

William Tyndale is the most important translator of the Bible into English in history. Though not the first (that would be John Wyclif), Tyndale's translation has had the most lasting impact. The King James Bible is actually largely a revision of Tyndale's translation. Joyce McPherson is an accomplished children's author (Dürer, Calvin, Pascal, & Newton), and here she turns her attention to another key figure from the Reformation. She writes an engaging account of Tyndale's youth and education, and his determination to translate the Bible: As a young university graduate, he said, ". . . if God spare my life, I will make a boy that driveth the plough know more of the Scripture than [a priest] does." This is a great biography to read out loud to students from age 10 up. Independent reading level is 5th/6th grade.

When retired executive Robert McPherson saddled his Harley Davidson Road King for a two thousand mile trip to the annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, he didn't know that he was about to embark on a long journey into the unknown - from the curious world of biker culture to the majesty of the American countryside to the jaws of death itself. What he encounters along the way will test everything he thought he knew about life, America, and love. Since writing White Collar Biker, Rob suffered a stroke on January 7, 2014. Rob was a healthy 51-year-old with no prior history. Rob has made great strides in his recovery and his drive and determination are remarkable. Rob's accomplishment of writing White Collar Biker has been a lifetime dream. Proceeds from this book are going to YoungStroke, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)3 organization based in Conway, South Carolina, which serves as an advocacy organization benefiting young stroke survivors under 65 and their caregivers. Through research and education, YoungStroke aims to raise awareness, increase knowledge, and share good practices to improve their quality of life.

James M. McPherson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom, and arguably the finest Civil War historian in the world, walks readers through the Gettysburg battlefield -- the site of the most consequential battle of the Civil War. In Hallowed Ground, McPherson makes stops at key locations, including Seminary Ridge, the Peach Orchard, Cemetery Hill, and Little Round Top. He reflects on the meaning of the battle, colorfully describes the events of those terrible three days in July 1863, and places the battle and war in the greater context of American and world history. This is the first illustrated version of this groundbreaking and important book and includes vintage photographs, memorabilia, and maps, as well as full-color photography of the battlefields and historical landmarks as they stand today. Sidebars written by contemporary soldiers, statesmen, and women of the day, as well as pieces by some of today's best-known historians and writers, add context to this engaging book.

Originally published in 1964, The Struggle for Equality presents an incisive and vivid look at the abolitionist movement and the legal basis it provided to the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Pulitzer Prize–winning historian James McPherson explores the role played by rights activists during and after the Civil War, and their evolution from despised fanatics into influential spokespersons for the radical wing of the Republican Party. Asserting that it was not the abolitionists who failed to instill principles of equality, but rather the American people who refused to follow their leadership, McPherson raises questions about the obstacles that have long hindered American reform movements.This new Princeton Classics edition marks the fiftieth anniversary of the book's initial publication and includes a new preface by the author.

A murderous hacker is holding the hospital for ransom! In this new Jack Sharp, MD novel, Ransomware and Murder, Jack’s Family Practice office is in trouble. Their finances just don’t make sense and as hard as Jack and his partners work, they can’t understand why they aren’t doing better. Just as they come up with some strategies for improvement, the computer systems go down.Detective Rebecca Sweate’s plate is filling up fast. While dealing with a murder investigation centered in St. Francis Hospital, the hospital system is hacked and attacked with ransomware! Pulled in different directions Detective Sweate, the lead investigator, has her hands tied when the police station loses computer access. They’re hacked and attacked as well. She can’t decide if this murder is tied to the cyber-attack but she will pit her best officers and information technologists against the hacker. Then, as if she doesn’t have enough to deal with, the FBI comes in to take over.Married only a few years, Jack is trying to adapt to raising a teenager. His adopted daughter is growing up fast and he realizes how little he knows about teens. The struggles in his office weigh on his mind and a dark cloud rising up from his past, draws him in. Before he even knows he’s at risk, Jack becomes a victim.Looking for a fast-paced mystery that will keep you guessing? Click on the “Look Inside” feature and dive into Jack’s world. Then download your copy of Ransomware and Murder.