Books with author Michael Jay

Running through the heart of Colombia is a river emblematic of the fascination and tragedy of South America, the Magdalena. Considered by some to be the most dangerous place in the world, travellers along the river - for centuries the only route into the vast South American interior - were at the mercy of tropical disease, dangerous animals and precarious barges. A third of the victims of 'la violencia', Colombia's period of civil conflict which began in the 1950s, ended up in its waters. Townships alongside it have experienced some of the worst massacres in South American history. In 2011, Michael Jacobs travelled its whole length to the river's source high up in Andean moorlands controlled by guerrillas. In spellbinding prose, he charts the dangers he negotiated - including a terrifying three day encounter with the FARC - while uncovering the river's history of pioneering explorations, environmental decline and political violence. As Jacobs delves into the history of destruction and decay along the river, he also makes a deeply personal exploration into memory and its loss: not far from the river's banks lies a group of townships with the highest incidence of early onset Alzheimer's in the world. Jacobs reflects on the lives of his father, and his mother - sufferers respectively from Alzheimer's and dementia - as he travels upstream towards what comes to seem like a heartland of mystery, magic and darkness.

Set in contemporary Malawi, a poignant account of an orphaned boy's transition from city life to village life.Sam's widowed mother has died from "the Disease," and Sam is claimed by his aunt Mercy, who lives in the small African village where Sam's mother was born and raised. The gap between Sam's life in the city, where he had his own room, attended private school, and used a computer, and his new life in the dirt-floored one-room hut, which he is to share with his aunt and cousins, is vast beyond imagining. Grief, loneliness, and the absence of everything familiar make for a rocky transition to a traditional culture where possessions count for little and everyone is expected to do his or her share.

Summer is usually a time of fun and games for most children, but Hanna and Ben Littleton are not your average eleven and twelve-year-old. Their father is Percy Littleton, a famous paranormal investigator, and this summer they are traveling to different locations to investigate unexplained phenomena. Things are rather boring until they stop at Castleridge Hotel. Though warned by their father not to meddle in his investigation, the brother and sister are convinced they can prove their worth as true investigators. Their eagerness soon turns to terror when Hanna begins having visions about a certain former employee of the hotel, the elevator takes them to the ninth floor on its own, and ghosts interact with them. The building seems to have a mind of its own as Hanna and Ben are forced to figure out what really happened one hundred years ago at Castleridge Hotel, before the spirits trapped inside decide to make them permanent residents.

A bully, who spends a lot of time alone, drawing, is visited one night by one of his drawings that comes to life. This "Vision" then makes him live a day in the life of the other kids he bullies until he learns the lesson of empathy. He then turns his life around and becomes friends with the kids as he helps them with certain problems in their life.

Magic: more contagious than the common cold…Kelley Strickland and her twin brother Jeroan accidentally step into an ancient battle between a power-hungry Sorcerer—who wants to rid the world of what he calls “renegade” magic-users—and a good Sorcerer who can barely remember his own name.Kelley soon learns that her new-found way of using magic just might save her adopted city, her brother, and her new, magically infected friends.Or it could doom them all.A fantasy novel for all ages about ancient power, growing up, and finding your place within those two very different realms.“Michael Jasper brings the common touch to the most uncommon situations. Welcome to his world.” — Nebula-winning author John Kessel

The training begins with the basics building trust, establishing focus and control, and mastering training techniques. There are 5 Common Commands we teach every dog: SIT, STAY, DOWN, COME, OFF.THIS BREEDS OF DOGS ARE CATERED :Malinois dogHuskyDutch ShepherdSheepadoodleAustralian Cattle DogpugboxerPapillonSiberian Huskyfrench bulldog The following are involved:dog breeds,dog kennels,dog crate,dog training,dog training collars,dog training classes,puppy taining,e collar training,dog training tip,puppy obedience dog toilet trainingCanine behavior problems, including house training issues, door dashing, chewing, barking, and common mealtime misbehaviors. It also includes easy-to-follow steps, illustrative examples, tried-and-true tips and tricks, and photographs to demonstrate each technique. TRAINING THAT ARE EXPLORED IN THIS BOOK ARE:What to expect from each stage of your puppy's development.Quick and easy housebreakingThe essentials of proper nutritionThe importance of vaccinating–and of not over-vaccinatingCreating perfect obedience from day one through rules, boundaries, and calm-assertive leadershipHow to avoid the most common mistakes owners make raising puppies and young dogsHow to correct any issue before it becomes a problemUnique exercises and play to bring out the best in every breedChoosing the right pup for youHousetraining and basic trainingHandling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issuesHealth care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right foodCool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dogOTHER DOG TRAINING BOOKS ARE:1.Zak George's Dog Training Revolution,Zak George (Author), Dina Roth Port (Author)2.The Dog Listener: Learn How to Communicate with Your Dog for Willing Cooperation Kindle Edition by Jan Fennell (Author)3.Training Your Own Service Dog: Step by Step Instructions with 30 Day Intensive Training Program to Get You Started Kindle Edition by Lelah Sullivan (Author), AKA Shana Cohen (Author)4.How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves, Revised and Updated 2nd Editon Kindle Edition by Dr. Sophia Yin DVM MS (Author)5.Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out: Training Crazy Dogs from Over the Top to Under Control Kindle Edition by Laura VanArendonk Baugh (Author)6.Puppy Training 101: Everything You Need to Train Your Dog at Home, Including Step-by-Step Directions, Solutions to Common Problems, and Suggestions for ... tricks,train your dog,Puppy training books) Kindle Edition by Kimberly Mays (Author), Puppy training (Author)

Running through the heart of Colombia is a river emblematic of the fascination and tragedy of South America, the Magdalena. Considered by some the most dangerous place in the world, travellers along the river - for centuries the only route into the vast South American interior - were at the mercy of tropical disease, dangerous animals and precarious barges. A third of the victims of 'la violencia', Colombia's period of civil conflict which began in the 1950s, ended up in its waters. Townships alongside it have experienced some of the worst massacres in South American history. In 2011, Michael Jacobs travelled its whole length to the river's source high up in Andean moorlands controlled by guerrillas. In spellbinding prose, The Robber of Memories charts the dangers he negotiated - including the claustrophobic, snail-slow journey upriver by a vast tugboat and a terrifying three day encounter with the FARC - while uncovering the river's history of pioneering explorations, environmental decline and political violence.An extra dimension was added to his journey by a chance meeting with Gabriel Garcia Marquez, whose memories are rapidly fading and increasingly concentrate on the enchanted Magdalena of his youth. As Jacobs delves into the history of destruction and decay along the river, he also makes a deeply personal exploration into memory and its loss. Coincidentally, not far from the river's banks, lies a group of townships with the highest incidence of early onset Alzheimer's in the world. Jacobs reflects on the lives of his father, and his mother - sufferers respectively from Alzheimer's and dementia - as he travels upstream towards what comes to seem like a heartland of mystery, magic and darkness.