Books with author Michael Kerr

With America's current and ever-widening gap between the rich and the poor and the constant threat of the disappearance of the middle class, the Progressive Era stands out as a time when the middle class had enough influence on the country to start its own revolution. Before the Progressive Era most Americans lived on farms, working from before sunrise to after sundown every day except Sunday with tools that had changed very little for centuries. Just three decades later, America was utterly transformed into a diverse, urban, affluent, leisure-obsessed, teeming multitude. This explosive change was accompanied by extraordinary public-spiritedness as reformers--frightened by class conflict and the breakdown of gender relations--abandoned their traditional faith in individualism and embarked on a crusade to remake other Americans in their own image. The progressives redefined the role of women, rewrote the rules of politics, banned the sale of alcohol, revolutionized marriage, and eventually whipped the nation into a frenzy for joining World War I. These colorful, ambitious battles changed the face of American culture and politics and established the modern liberal pledge to use government power in the name of broad social good. But the progressives, unable to deliver on all of their promises, soon discovered that Americans retained a powerful commitment to individual freedom. Ironically, the progressive movement helped reestablish the power of conservatism and ensured that America would never be wholly liberal or conservative for generations to come.Michael McGerr's A Fierce Discontent recreates a time of unprecedented turbulence and unending fascination, showing the first American middle-class revolution. Far bolder than the New Deal of FDR or the New Frontier of JFK, the Progressive Era was a time when everything was up for grabs and perfection beckoned.

[I wrote the Fairy Crown as a sequel to the Chalice of Hope. Why have I revised Chalice? Because I originally set it in the UK, and then decided to change the location that Sam, Ben and Tommy set off on their adventures from to the US. Ihave now amended that, which I know will cause a little confusion to those that have read the original Chalice. Sorry, but I think it works better this way. That's the magic of uploading books on Amazon, you can always go back and revise or update. - Michael Kerr, June 2014]The gemstone necklets that King Ambrose had given to Sam Craig, Ben Cooper and Tommy Scott begin to glow, and the three of them are in no doubt that they are being summoned back to Otherworld. King Ambrose’s magical crown has been taken by the horg army of the Dark One. The ancient crown was fashioned from the horn of the last white cave bear of Snow Mountain, and gives the fairies the ability to cast spells and fly. If it is not recovered, then all fairies will lose their powers and fade away.Reunited with Gorf and Pook, Sam, Ben and Tommy set off on another quest; to free many captured fairies and return the crown to King Ambrose.On this new journey into the unknown, they will face many strange and terrifying creatures, and find themselves in life-threatening situations as they approach the Black Tower, where the fairies and the crown are being held.

Widely considered the definitive resource on the Vietnam War, Where We Were identifies the name, location and provides a brief historical synopsis of every military installation, firebase, landing zone, airfield, port, signal site, vessel and significant terrain feature of the American war in Vietnam. Additionally, includes a substantial number from the French War as well. Coverage includes all of Indochina. Currently features over 12,000 entries. Also includes an extensive appendix of Vietnam War research and map guidelines/resources.

A bike ride at the beginning of the summer break turns into a fantastic, sometimes terrifying, weird and wonderful adventure for twelve-year-olds: Samantha (Sam) Craig, Ben Cooper, and Tommy (Frog) Scott.Finding a chalice made of gold behind a waterfall, the three pals are transported to a different dimension, into a world where all manner of surprises and dangers lurk at every turn.Like it or not, the trio have been chosen to return the long lost chalice to the Keeper-in-Waiting, and only by fulfilling the mission will they have any chance of returning to their own world.The Chalice of Hope is the embodiment of all that is good, and must not be allowed to fall into the hands of the Dark One, for fear of evil spreading unchecked throughout Allworlds.Accompanied by two fairies, Figwort and Speedwell, (Fig and Speedy), Sam, Ben and Tommy set off on what proves to be a perilous journey through many lands, and are joined by Gorffin, (Gorf), a giant hairy troll from the Desert of Storms.Now numbering six, they venture into the unknown, having to face constant dangers and overcome many ferocious creatures and strange beings.

So what was Cinderella’s prince really like? Was Red Riding Hood rescued by a woodsman, or not? Was Jack’s beanstalk genetically modified? Were Hansel and Gretel so motivated to find the gingerbread house because of that Paleo diet? And who styled Rapunzel’s hair? These updated versions of popular folk and fairy tales answer all these burning questions and more, all the while giving the parents – frequently compelled to read stories to their children over and over – some amusement as well.

In a fallen society……order was supposed to save them.But will it destroy what’s left?Rylee had lived her whole life in Seattle. The natural disasters had destroyed most of the world. They were told the technology would save them. It was a lie.Elects could afford the implants.Most people couldn’t.She hated the Elects, except for one. Grayson seemed different, but could she trust him? The rest were cruel, privileged, and dangerous. They were supposed to help everyone, but greed made the Alliance the enemy. The rules were designed to oppress the Norms.Will anyone stand up for the have nots?Rylee and her young rebel friends had a plan. Hunt the Elects. Protect the Norms. Defy the Alliance. But when Rylee unwittingly kills the son of a high-ranking Elect, the Alliance retaliates, executing an innocent Norm. Shattered, Rylee questions if she can go on.Does she have the strength……to save her friends and family?Will she let feelings for Grayson cloud her judgment?You’ll love this fresh take on post-apocalyptic survival, because the characters are worth rooting for and the struggle will keep you turning the pages.Get it now.

Widely considered the definitive resource on the Vietnam War, Where We Were identifies the name, location and provides a brief historical synopsis of every military installation, firebase, landing zone, airfield, port, signal site, vessel and significant terrain feature of the American war in Vietnam. Additionally, includes a substantial number from the French War as well. Coverage includes all of Indochina. Currently features over 12,000 entries. Also includes an extensive appendix of Vietnam War research and map guidelines/resources.

In mid 2015, Michael Kelly, founder of The Apophis Club, and author of many books on Draconian Magic, began delivering a series of half hour lectures on magical subjects, two every month.These lectures cover a wide range of themes pertinent to Draconian magicians. They were initially offered by private subscription, and are now accessible through Michael's Patreon to his backers and supporters. The series is ongoing and there have been thirty-nine such podcast lectures at the time of this writing.The earliest lectures have now been taken down to make room for new ones. To ensure that these valuable pieces of magical instruction and insight are not lost to posterity, they are being released in ebook form.In this lecture, the topic under discussion is the price of successful magic. Too many magicians and occultists mistakenly believe magic to be easy: they believe it's the quick, hassle-free, alternative way of doing things, which will bring them everything they want for no cost at all. This lecture sets the record straight, detailing exactly the toll that magic demands from its practitioners, in terms of work, time, effort and responsibility. Magic changes the practitioner every bit as much as the world, it can have unforeseen consequences, and it most definitely has its cost. The understanding of this balance factor is the beginning of magical wisdom.

A desert planet. A dangerous secret.When Skylar’s enigmatic uncle warns him to stay away from the mysterious winged insects that have been sighted on other planets, he thinks little of it; no one has seen the insects on his own planet of Haladras. His uncle knows more than he’s telling, though. The creatures are not insects, but machines. And they're hunting for Skylar. Only after Skylar narrowly escapes capture and flees Haladras with his uncle does he learn the whole truth. What his uncle reveals will shatter Skylar’s world. Torn from the girl he loves and thrust into the center of a conflict that will consume the empire, Skylar must fight for all he cares for, even as he struggles to know who he can trust.An epic space opera adventure.Praise for Haladras:"What a fantastic story! Well done! I was captivated throughout each chapter. I do look forward to reading the next novel.""Really love your story, great combination of sci-fi, adventure and fantasy-like elements.""I will definitely be looking for the next book.""A very good book""Amazing story!! Honestly one of the best books I have read! I can't wait to read the second book!""Loved the story""Riviting, breathtaking, disturbing..."

He went searching for his lost sister. Nothing can prepare him for what he'll discover.Even with peace is restored to the empire, Skylar cannot rest easy. The promise he made to his dying father weighs on his heart. His promise to discover what became of his sister. A clue from his father's old journal points toward the very heart of his enemy's home planet. With his faithful companions Endrick and Grüny Sykes at his side, he embarks on his quest. They scarcely make it out of the empire, when they meet with disaster. Through Skylar's own folly, they are captured by slave traders. But that is only the beginning of Skylar's troubles. What lays in store for him on Gorgoroth will make him wished he'd never left home. Has his decision doomed them all? And what he finally learns of his sister…he could never be prepared for. The epic sequel to Haladras, full of adventure unexpected twists and turns.Praise for Gorgoroth:"I have hardly been able to put it down.""Tell me there is a 3rd book!!!""I loved it. I can't wait for more.""Seriously excellent."