Books with author Michael Gale

Prince Colum is fifth in line for his father’s throne, a highly trained and deadly warrior, and first in line as the one his older brothers would like to eliminate. Colum’s father recognizes the imminent danger Colum faces and puts a plan into action. It sends Colum on a dangerous path, but it is the one that gives Colum the greatest chance of survival. It is an adventure that will shape the destiny of many as Colum makes his own place in a harsh world. In the process he will show his ability as a warrior and leader, fight battles, save a kingdom, and establish a dynasty.

This award winning book "If These Ears Could Sing!" is both an insightful journey and rollicking ride through the life of a profoundly deaf man. Mike Gannon was born without hearing in both ears, a condition that made it difficult to communicate with the outside world but opened his awareness to the world within. And that inner awareness eventually brought him to a place where reality is self-created and a person's wildest dreams can be manifested. You've read about the law of attraction; now see the law of attraction in action. If you are deaf, you will find both validation and humor in Mike Gannon's experiences and you will open to explore what is possible. If you are not deaf, you will find his story an inspiration and proof that we are truly designers of our own future.

Broadcast executive Frederick Mellon skewers them all—local politicians, drug dealers, unsavory businessmen—in his weekly radio editorial, “That, My Friends, Is That”, which titles the first mystery. But someone takes exception and shoots him, though not fatally. Davy and his friend Eugene—two gangly, funny twelve-year-olds—seek to find out who and why. But Mellon and others do everything possible to keep these pre-teens from revealing truths that could destroy the reputation of the adult and the lives of the boys.In “Whippoorwill”, Davy goes to Mississippi’s Camp Scanlan to recover from the trauma of the Mellon shooting and the tragedies that happened in its wake. He discovers trouble coming from many sources, including other campers, and finds his way to survival, and young love, that special summer.The Gandy Mysteries is a promotional and outreach division of Maximizing Individual Potential (gandyflix@hotmail.com).

We want students to understand that their confidence and ability with public speaking can have a direct impact on their school and career success. This introductory text emphasizes both competitive events and speaking as a life skill. The book is divided into four sections: Getting Started, The Basics, Competitive Speaking Events and Honing Your Skills. In these four sections are 30 chapters that cover all the basics of public speaking, from the vocabulary of speech and debate to how to develop listening skills. Included in the book are learning games, information about group dynamics, visual aids, nonverbal communication exercises, readers theatre and choral reading. Section Three specifically teaches students about various competitive speaking events such as original oratory, extemporaneous speaking, policy debate and Lincoln-Douglas debate and includes exercises and activities for preparation. Two appendices one with reproducible forms, worksheets and handout and the other with additional notes for the teacher add value to this student-friendly guide to public speaking.

Vyvyan Wilde was brutally bullied at school because of his name.Little did his tormentors know he would come back for revenge. They stole his childhood so he stole their children.Vyvyan Wilde is back in town and he’s in control.Inspector Phil Davis is working hard to catch the murderer terrorising the fenland town he lives in.Desperate fathers doing whatever it takes to save their children hope Davis can help them.And then his son disappears.Davis knows he has little time to catch the killer if he’s to save his son.

New 2nd Edition, Perfect Bound. Hewitt's Lightning Lit guides use full-length novels, autobiographies, plays, essays, short stories, and poems to teach deep reading and composition skills. Unlike some literature programs that take a scatter-shot approach (where none of the literature seems connected) or that try to dump too much into one book, Lightning Literature guides focus on a few classics in depth, in a systematic manner. Students read in the following order: •Beowulf (epic poem; anonymous author) •Anglo-Saxon riddles (text is in this Guide) •Piers the Ploughman (epic poem; possibly by William Landland) •York Mystery Play Cycle 42, The Ascension (play; anonymous author; text is in this Guide) •Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (epic poem; anonymous author) •Selection from The Gest of Robyn Hode (epic poem; anonymous author; (text is in this Guide) •"St. Thomas Becket" from The Golden Legend (biography; anonymous author; (text is in this Guide) •Selections from The Canterbury Tales (tales by Geoffrey Chaucer) Lessons include story telling, imagery, symbolism, characterization, persuasive writing, drama, and description. For example, Beowulf is used to teach foreshadowing, Piers the Ploughman teaches allegory, and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight teaches tone. This course makes an excellent companion for studying Medieval History. The free Teacher's Guide (included) has answers to comprehension questions, semester and full-year schedules, and bibliography. Book-length works are sold separately. The Guide includes answers to comprehension questions, semester and full-year schedules, and bibliography. Free teacher's guide included. Lend Me Your Ears required for the course.

Children will swim with joy as they discover the rainbow of colors under the sea. Creatures of all sizes and colors entertain and educate even the youngest of readers.This book is a 2013 Teachers' Choice Award for the Family WINNER!These cute and colorful board books have chunky die-cut tabs that make pages easy to turn and learning fun! Rhyming text and colorful illustrations will engage children over and over again. The rebus-style "I Can Find" feature encourages readers to find objects in the adorable beach-themed artwork, reinforcing early learning. Each book also includes and easy-to-download FREE bonus eBook.Other titles in this series include Shapes by the Sea, and Countdown by the Sea.