Books with author Michael Collins

In this entrancing account, space traveler Michael Collins recalls his early days as an Air Force test pilot, his astronaut training at NASA, and his unparalleled experiences in orbit, including the Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar landing. The final chapter to his autobiography, revised and updated for this edition, is an exciting and convincing argument in favor of mankind's continued exploration of our universe. "Several astronauts have written about their experiences, but none so well as Michael Collins...This is just the book to give the child whose parents made Yeager and The Right Stuff best sellers."-The Washington Post Book World

It is the mid-80s in post-industrial America. In a small town graced with the decaying hulks of defunct factories, young journalist and college dropout Bill churns out lengthy essays on the death of industry and of America itself for The Daily Truth, whose scoops rarely rise above the latest home-bake contest. The static summer is punctured when local bad boy Ronny Lawton reports his father missing. A dismembered finger is found and all suspect the son of murdering his hated father, but nothing can be proved. The sorry tale of the white trash Lawtons hypnotises the town and Ronny Lawton becomes a local icon. Bill becomes increasingly obsessed with the story - he gets involved with Ronny's estranged wife, finds a decomposing human head, and ends up as a suspect in the murder case himself. Things come to a head and Ronny Lawton holds his wife, child and Bill hostage in a confrontation with the FBI. Bill escapes with the woman and child and contemplates the American dream gone sour.

Kittens fill our lives with love, affection and fun. These forty images of kittens are a great way to interact with your child or someone that needs a little extra help connecting to or remembering their world.This picture book contains no words, just cute kittens on every page.Young children love kittens and can spend hours, adding their own meow sounds, turning through these pages. Kittens tend to have a calming effect for those that suffer from Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. And this book can help them maintain a sense of wonder and enjoyment for the beautiful things in this world.Share time and pleasure with a loved one by flipping through the high quality, color images of the cutest kittens. This book is also great for everyone else that loves kittens.Doctors and dentists may find this a perfect addition to their waiting rooms.Discreet Packaging:There is no mention of Autism, Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or any other challenges the reader may have. This book is a perfect gift to be given to your loved one without worrying that they feel embarrassed or offended.Tips for parents and caregivers: Sit next to your loved-one in a well-lit, quiet area. Consider using a pillow on your loved-one's lap to support their hands and the book. If possible, allow your loved-one to hold the book and turn the pages. This gives them the sense of control and allows them to set the pace for engagement and reminiscence. Ask questions about the images. See if they think the animal is cute or what they like about a particular image. If possible, leave the book where your loved-one can find it and read it on their own. Viewing this book in a group setting can bring individuals together and can be used as an entertaining activity to help combat boredom or depression.

Jeremy and Reggie Mayer watched their mother die at the ethereal hands of three terrifying phantoms. Now they live their lives as best they can, outrunning the memory, and hope to put enough distance between them and their tormentors. Unfortunately, their tormentors won’t be kept away so easily. They have plans for the brothers and their friends. As the attacks escalates, no one is safe. In their efforts to rid themselves of the spreading evil, Jeremy and Reggie will find themselves in places that blur the lines of reality, as well as life and death.