Books with author Michael Ebert

A searing investigation of the factors that devastated Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria, from acclaimed investigative reporter Michael Deibert. When Hurricane Maria roared across Puerto Rico in September 2017, it devastated the island. It was an unprecedented natural disaster, a Category 5 major hurricane, and ultimately responsible for the deaths of more than 3,000 people. It also ripped away the facade that had dominated discussions of the island’s relationship with the United States for over a century. This is the first book to comprehensively expose what happened during Hurricane Maria, why Puerto Rico was so poorly prepared, and why a US territory, an island of American citizens, was largely ignored by the federal government in the wake of a catastrophic natural disaster. Using a blend of history and on-the-ground reportage, Michael Deibert pulls back the veil of the island known for its powdery beaches, rainforests, and apricot-and-lavender sunsets to reveal the trajectory for the decisions that set it on the path to the disaster that came during and in the wake of the storm, when its entire power grid and much of its water supply was knocked out. In doing so, he also reveals the stories of everyday heroism, compassion, and unexpected joy that have defined the island before and after Hurricane Maria.

At the Central Criminal Court, an eager crowd awaits the trial of Victoria Lamartine, an active participant in the Resistance during the war. She is now employed at the Family Hotel in Soho, where Major Eric Thoseby has been found murdered. The cause of death? A stabbing reminiscent of techniques developed by the Maquisards. While the crime is committed in England, its roots are buried in a vividly depicted wartime France. Thoseby is believed to have fathered Lamartine's child, and the prosecution insist that his death is revenge for his abandonment of Lamartine and her arrest by the Gestapo. A last-minute change in Lamartine's defence counsel grants solicitor Nap Rumbold just eight days to prove her innocence, with the highest of stakes should he fail. The proceedings of the courtroom are interspersed with Rumbold's perilous quest for evidence, which is aided by his old wartime comrades.

A searing investigation of the factors that devastated Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria, from acclaimed investigative reporter Michael Deibert. When Hurricane Maria roared across Puerto Rico in September 2017, it devastated the island. It was an unprecedented natural disaster, a category 5 major hurricane, and ultimately responsible for the deaths of more than 3,000 people. It also ripped away the facade that had dominated discussions of the island's relationship with the United States for over a century. This is the first book to comprehensively expose what happened during Hurricane Maria, why Puerto Rico was so poorly prepared, and why a US territory, an island of American citizens, was largely ignored by the federal government in the wake of a catastrophic natural disaster. Using a blend of history and on-the-ground reportage, Michael Delbert pulls back the veil of the island known for its powdery beaches, rainforests, and apricot-and-lavender sunsets to reveal the trajectory for the decisions that set it on the path to the disaster that came during and in the wake of the storm, when its entire power grid and much of its water supply was knocked out. In doing so, he also reveals the stories of everyday heroism, compassion, and unexpected joy that have defined the island before and after Maria.

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.

Sometimes your children can experience explosive feelings resulting from just little issues. Albert is here to let you know it's normal to have such feelings and also to help them control it.Albert describes how best to•Identify the causes of anger in your children•Identify how your children express anger•help them express anger constructivelyInside this book, you'll find It's okay to have emotions; when you understand that everyone and even children too feel angry at one point in time or the other, you won't get mad next time when your child expresses anger explosively..Solutions; this book contains solutions that you can use with your child to help bring his anger under control; this is because practicing anger management with your child will help him trust you more. And show genuine concern on your part.This book is essential for parents, guardians, teachers, and other categories of persons who encounter challenges working with children who express anger more often than usual.With the strategies in this book, you will form a better relationship with children.Why not click the buy button now to discover what a lot of people won't discover in a life time about managing anger in children!

Has anyone told you that in order to learn, you have to ask questions? And there are so many things to ask about! In his book, Mekhail's Dream, author Michael R. Albert shares the story of Mekhail, a very inquisitive child who questions all of God's creations. During the course of his young life, a dream answers some of his questions, but it creates others. Follow Mekhail as he spends years searching for the answer how one is to live and fulfill God's instructions. Mekhail's Dream reminds us how God wants us to live our lives. You will be inspired and entertained at the same time.

Lucy is Franklin’s youngest detective and like all good detectives she is always ready for any big mystery to come her way. Including the town’s missing mayor.Whereas some towns people say he just packed up and left others speak of only his ghost but for our young detective Lucy no search is too big and no adventure too small.Now hold on for the ride as America’s new favorite girl detective brings her daring discoveries straight to your own home.

Parents often know just when to yell at their children, but it is difficult to know exactly when to sit and speak quietly. And if you do, what should you say in those rare moments that could help positively shape the child's future? This book brings each finger to life as it becomes a king, knight or other colorful character that exemplifies honesty, tolerance and other attributes necessary for a well adjusted child. The intention of this book is for a parent and their child to enjoy the adventure and beautiful scenery before bed, and introduce the concepts of good character to the child in a fun way, and at a time when the child is most receptive to such information. But the most valuable thing is for the parent to commit to spending a certain amount of private and quiet time with their child. Perhaps even holding each one of the child's fingers while reading about that finger's character within the book.

Lucy is Franklin's youngest detective and like all good detectives she is always ready for any big mystery to come her way. Including the town's missing mayor. Whereas some towns people say he just packed up and left others speak of only his ghost but for our young detective Lucy no search is too big and no adventure too small. Now hold on for the ride as America's new favorite girl detective brings her daring discoveries straight to your own home.