Books with author Michael Almich

Cooper Cain was driven from his home in England in Book 1 and found his calling as a pirate captain in the Caribbean. Now an adopted son of the newly formed United States, Cain leaves piracy to become a privateer, raiding British vessels attempting to supply troops at the start of the war of 1812. Follow Cooper Cain's adventures in Letter of Marque, the second book in The Pyrate series.

Shy didn't want to go to summer camp. Beyond the cabins in the trees and the new friendships, he discovers that Camp Lac Igam is different. Adventures and mythical creatures abound. This first installment of the Camp Lac Igam series is a rollicking adventure at summer camp that forces young Shy to learn to deal with bullies, believe in himself, and be courageous for his friends. When he discovers his special ability to see through fairy deceptions, he finds himself face to face with the mythical fossegrimen. The treasure hunt begins, but can they survive the consequences of what they find?

Young Cooper Cain is driven from his home and his country by a nefarious cousin. Little does he expect the life that awaits him...On his way to Antigua from his native England, Cooper finds himself captured by pirates and eventually signs on to be a member of their crew.Follow Cooper Cain as he finds his way aboard a pirate ship, navigating through extreme danger, love, and loss on the high seas, trying to reconcile his ideals with his adopted way of life.

• Turn her ambivalence into an obsession.• Dip into a catalog of 300+ witty pre-written texts when you can’t think of something yourself.• Get that distant girl to pay more attention.• Use “multiple threads” to avoid conversational dead-ends.• Develop a sense of texting humor that makes hotties want to get with you.• Provide common texting scenarios and solutions to keep her attention on you.• Avoid being friend-zoned.The Art Of Flirty Texting: How To Make Girls Obsess Over You.Step 1: USE WILDLY CLEVER WAYS TO GET HER PHONE NUMBER (or get her to ask you for yours).See 10 ultra-smooth and entertaining examples of how to get her phone number. Like this one:You: Let me see your phone a sec.Her: Why?You: I want to take a picture of you so you can send it to me. (take pic)Her: Cool. What’s your number?Click on P. 15-20. to see more clever tactics. Step 2: IS SHE DISTANT? SPARK HER INTEREST.Do it with fun, quirky texts that make her look forward to hearing the phone ding. Example: “Do you think naming two puppies Daft and Punk is a little over the top?" Learn the 9 Must-Know Tactics To Texting Girls Who Aren’t Showing Much Interest. You’ll have her panting for your next text and wanting to hang out with you in no time. It’s all on p. 25-36.Step 3: GET GIRLS TO CHASE YOU.See dozens of “dialogues” showing you ways to ramp up the romantic tension. Comes with my “Text Timing Chart” –showing you how to time your texts, and how long to wait to respond to her.Step 4: TEXT SOMETHING WITTY.Learn the 7 Biggest Texting Mistakes Most Guys Make (And how to avoid them). Try my catalog of 300+ irresistible, witty texts. They’ll capture her attention, peak her curiosity and set the stage for a strong attraction. Step 5: TURN HER ON.The word-for-word suggestions in this guide to texting are GUARANTEED to make her look at you and think, “Tonight just got more interesting.” These flirty text message tips are all on Pages 47-85.Step 6: CALL HER.Stop ‘texturbating!” You didn’t get her number to knit text threads into adorable little sweaters. Ask her to hang out! In this section you’ll learn the #1 rule of text romance: Call, don’t text, to ask her out. You won’t believe how impressive that is to girls used to guys hiding behind their texts. All on P. 29-42.Step 7: HOW TO HANDLE THAT FIRST PHONE CALL.Prevent “conversation stalling” and awkward silences by using the “Multiple Threads” concept. Rephrase boring questions into interesting comments. Boring: “How many brothers and sisters do you have?” Interesting: “I bet you’re the youngest in your family.” You’ll also learn an amazing body language trick that projects warmth, confidence and sexiness over the phone. It’s all on P. 37-60.Step 8: POST-DATE TEXTING TO KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING. You asked her out. Great. Date go well? Then use the text threads in this book to keep the charm offensive going. If the date didn’t go well (damn, boy, what did you do—tweet through dinner?!) and you still want to see her then read my chapter on “redemption texting.” Don’t want another date? (she was so boring at dinner the corn on the cob covered its ears?) See great examples of how to turn her down or turn her into a friend with benefits. Text Your Way Into Her Heart. Or Her Skirt.Scroll up, click the buy button and get started. I see a condom in your future!This installment of How To Text A Girl is part of The Flirty Text Message Series.

Meet Tigerlily James: romance cynic, North Londoner and die-hard margarita fan.Tigerlily James has been a member of the Young and Bitter Club ever since she was dumped on Valentine’s day. By her fiancé.Surviving on a diet of cynicism and margarita-fuelled ‘Misery Dinners’ with her best friends, she’s become a romance free zone…and that’s the way she likes it. Until an invitation for The Ex’s wedding arrives. Suddenly in need of a plus one, Tig has little choice but to bin the takeaways, ditch the greying underwear collection…and start pretending to view the opposite sex as something other than target practise. Then, she meets Ollie – ie. the perfect solution. No sex. No strings. Fake boyfriend. The only catch is that she has to pretend to be his girlfriend for three whole months.Dating without the heartbreak: the best idea Tig’s ever had, right? Wrong!Praise for A.L. Michael‘I know it’s a good book when I shut the kindle cover and sigh with contentment. The Last Word totally did it for me.’ – 4* from Angela (Goodreads)‘This is a funny, funny book.’ 5* to The Last Word from Rosee (Amazon)‘Fresh, fast and…had that magical romance feeling and a bit of hotness that you just can’t help but love. Absolutely brilliant!’ 5* to The Last Word from The Book Geek Wears Pajamas‘I LOVED THIS. I laughed, I cried, I fell in love. All of the emotions were felt in the reading of this book and it is definitely one of the best Christmas releases that I’ve read this year.’ 5* to Driving Home for Christmas from Erin’s Choice‘I laughed, I cried and I was left with that warm fuzzy feeling you get when you read something wonderful.’ 5* to Driving Home for Christmas from That Thing She Reads

One cat. One person. Many problems.12 Summery tales, told with humour, mischief and wit.The 1st collection of stories in the brilliant Tales of Mister Pushkin series.Light-hearted and easy to read, these 12 SUMMERY TALES are perfect for anyone who believes that cats have their own opinion on life.Whatever your age, once you’ve stepped into the quirky world of Mister Pushkin (an adorable, opinionated cat), you’ll never want to leave!Ideal for children aged 8-13."Lively and whimsical!" - Awarded 5-stars by Readers' Favorite Mister Pushkin always knows what’s good for Klem. But Klem only thinks he knows what’s good for Mister Pushkin.With luxuriant blue fur and golden eyes, Mister Pushkin is not like other cats. And although his instinct is usually reliable, his ability to see things others can’t can be a mixed blessing.Avoiding the vet’s thermometer may be impossible, but somehow, he must find a way to escape Klem’s short leash. If he tries really hard, sometimes his wishes can come true...Contents:Tale 1. Mister Pushkin’s Shadow Of Doubt – Mister Pushkin realises that something isn’t quite right...Tale 2. Mister Pushkin’s Tunnel Vision – An escape attempt doesn’t go to plan...Tale 3. Mister Pushkin Saves The Day – Mister Pushkin does his best to protect Klem from danger...Tale 4. Mister Pushkin Sees The Light – Being deprived of his beloved salmon leads Mister Pushkin to take drastic action...Tale 5. Mister Pushkin Drops A Hint – Mister Pushkin shows Ruth what he really thinks of her...Tale 6. Mister Pushkin & The Copycat – A cat at the window fascinates Mister Pushkin...Tale 7. Mister Pushkin Knows Best – A trip to the vet isn't all it seems...Tale 8. Mister Pushkin Loses A Life – Another escape attempt leads Mister Pushkin into a dangerous situation...Tale 9. Mister Pushkin & The Flying Mouse – Mister Pushkin explores Emma's garden, and brings Klem a delightful gift...Tale 10. Mister Pushkin Sees A Ghost – Mister Pushkin sees something Klem can't...Tale 11. Mister Pushkin Calms The Storm – Mister Pushkin and Klem encourage Emma to forgive her brother...Tale 12. Mister Pushkin Makes A Wish – Does Mister Pushkin’s wish actually come true...?Many tales will leave you with a lingering smile, whilst others will induce a hollow laugh, or even a shiver of gratification.You should read Mister Pushkin’s stories for 5 very good reasons:1. You’ll never meet a feistier cat than Mister Pushkin, nor a cat with such a loveable owner, and so many problems.2. Each tale consists of a single adventure, with Mister Pushkin learning new things, getting into trouble and having a lot of fun.3. A different aspect of Mister Pushkin’s life is covered in each tale... every situation leading to hilarious results.4. Many memorable, inspiring and poignant themes are interlaced throughout the tales, which you’ll pick up on subconsciously.5. The tales are interconnected, a wider story building as each tale is read.The cat who’s always right!(Except for when he’s wrong). To find out more, visit www.misterpushkin.comRed Headed Book Lover“Mister Pushkin is an adorable, but sassy cat... His attitudes and perspectives are brilliant!”“AC Michael is an impeccable author, who has written a flawless, well-developed series of short stories that will captivate readers’ imaginations.”5 starsReaders’ Favorite“Each tale delivers a different aspect of Mister Pushkin’s lively and whimsical life.”“Great for a variety of ages, with playful language, witty humour, whimsical style and mischievous tone.”5 starsOnlineBookClub“AC Michael’s descriptive writing is amazing!”“There’s no chance of you getting bored.”4 stars

Meet Michael Albert, modern pop artist. In an effort to combine his art style with his recycling philosophy, he has created a signature line of artwork in which his materials are derived from consumer packaging, old photographs, and discarded cardboard. The results are brilliant collages in the spirit of Andy Warhol’s famous Campbell’s Soup. Through his own interpretation of historical and epic events, such as the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Gettysburg Address, Michael Albert shares his vision of American popular culture. Here is an artist’s America! An Artist's America is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

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National Geographic Visual Encyclopedia of Earth is the definitive guide to our incredible, ever-changing world. This is the single-volume reference every forward-looking library should include, sure to foster the next generation’s sense of connectedness with our world and to inspire the ecologists and scientists of tomorrow.Written by renowned international authority Michael Allaby, this lively encyclopedia gives kids a rock-solid foundation, reveals the latest research on fragile ecosystems and climate shift, and engages young readers with riveting information, eye-catching illustrations, and, of course, peerless National Geographic photography.How do twisters form? What makes lightening strike? Why are tropical rain forests the lungs of our planet? Curious kids want to know everything about their planet. They’ll find the answers to their questions here, as they investigate our world from its core to its cosmic connections.National Geographic Visual Encyclopedia of Earth offers a wealth of comprehensive, easy-to-follow insight into our planet in lively, fun-to-read text.

Shy didn't want to go to summer camp. Beyond the cabins in the trees and the new friendships, he discovers that Camp Lac Igam is different. Adventures and mythical creatures abound. This first installment of the Camp Lac Igam series is a rollicking adventure at summer camp that forces young Shy to learn to deal with bullies, believe in himself, and be courageous for his friends. When he discovers his special ability to see through fairy deceptions, he finds himself face to face with the mythical fossegrimen. The treasure hunt begins, but can they survive the consequences of what they find?