Books with author Michael Juan

Dan Stover, quarterback of the ninth-grade football team, suffers a concussion that leaves him with a headache—and an extraordinary power. It is this power that leads him to discover what no one else knows about a fire, a girl in danger, a school "scandal," and human nature. Dan, together with his great friend Maurice, aka "Big Mo," experiences a world made new because of his accidental and extraordinary ability.

2017 indieBRAG Contest Winner for Non Fiction Books Meet Joe Black visits The Wonder Years in the true story of DOG WATER FREE. It chronicles a journey by a boy named Mikee, whose coming-of-age search for emotional truth lands a dumbstruck orphan from the unlikely side of Detroit front and center before icons of culture who have shaped the mindsets of nations: England’s Queen Elizabeth II; America’s Maestro Leonard Bernstein; the first non-Italian Pontiff in more than 400 years, John Paul II; and a young college co-ed who would become the first woman in history to be elected to lead an Islamic nation, Benazir Bhutto. A family saga at its core, DOG WATER FREE is an uplifting story of discovery that will appeal to fans of The Glass Castle and Angela’s Ashes as it pulls back the curtain on adolescent bewilderment while celebrating a remarkable hero in the person of an ordinary mom who is thrust into an extraordinary situation, the likes of which few could imagine. Mikee is eleven when his world turns upside down as his mom shares news from her doctor. She has a year to prepare her family for her death. Her passing will leave the man she loves and the four children she cherishes alone to fend for themselves. “At least you’ll always have your dad,” she comforts. Still on her mission fifteen months later, her focus heightens when her husband drops dead. With that, Mikee’s improbable coming-of-age adventure begins.

Meet Joe Black visits The Wonder Years in the true story of DOG WATER FREE by debut author Michael Jay. It chronicles the journey of a boy named Mikee, whose coming-of-age search for emotional truth lands an orphan from the unlikely side of Detroit front and center before England’s Queen, America’s Maestro, and the first non-Italian Pontiff in more than 400 years. A family saga at its core, DOG WATER FREE is an uplifting story of discovery that celebrates a remarkable hero in the person of an ordinary mom who is thrust into an extraordinary situation in a neighborhood of the city she loves.Mikee is eleven when his world turns upside down as his mom shares news from her doctor. She has a year to prepare her family for her death. Her passing will leave the man she loves and the four children she cherishes alone to fend for themselves. “At least you’ll always have your dad,” she tells them. Still on her mission fifteen months later, her focus heightens when her husband drops dead. With that, Mikee's improbable coming-of-age journey begins.

Unofficial Star Wars Episode IV Quiz Book - 50 Fun & Fact Filled Questions About One Of the Best Movies on the Planet.This is a fun Unofficial quiz book about Star Wars Episode IV. Pull it out to quiz your friends and have a little fun. Remember have fun and crack plenty of jokes! Want To Spice It Up A little? Play Men against the Women and the loser has to do something humiliating. Alright Let’s Get This Party Started! All questions are worth 1 point unless noted.

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.

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.

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)

Jess and her friends are enjoying their time at the park when all of the sudden a mysterious creature appears and starts spreading his germs everywhere! Can Jess and Franklin stop it before the whole town gets sick?Don't worry parents, there is a lesson here and probably at least 52% more sight words than farts! You and your child will enjoy laughing and reading this book together.

A rookie teacher returns to his alma mater, an all-boys Catholic high school, confident that he knows what to expect. He knows the legendary principal; he knows the routine. But he didn't know about the death threat, or the runaway student, or the attempted murder, or the extraordinary football season, or the "miracle" in August, or the four unforgettable tenth graders, and a lot more. It's a good thing he started taking notes, or it would have been more than anyone could have remembered.

Have an idea of what sort of boy or young man studies to be a priest? “He Knows Faith” might change that. Subtitled “St. John’s Stories,” these tales may read like fiction, but the author insists it is not. This compilation presents oddballs, pranksters, and misfits, in addition to role models, friends-to-the-end, and characters about whom you might just think, “I wish I had known him!”