Books with author Michael Pauley

In this second adventure of Tiller and Turnbuckle, Grandpa Dachshund tells his seven grand puppies the story of how Tiller, a dachshund who loves to sail, and Turnbuckle, the calico cat who loves adventure, rescue a dog from the sea during a storm as they sail away from St. Simons Island. Before the dog passes out, he mutters, ...must...find...ship...Jamaica. Then his paw opens, and a glass eye falls onto the deck. Tiller and Turnbuckle change course for Jamaica on a quest to find the ship. But Tiller, Turnbuckle, and the dog are captured by pirates. A chase begins across the Bahama Islands with swordfights, amazing escapes, and daring rescues. Join Tiller and Turnbuckle, and their many animal friends, in this tale of mutiny and buried treasure.

Robin Hood in Red Fur!Refreshingly different, this early biography tells the story of Santa Claus from birth through his first ride. It presents Santa as a full-blooded young man, a reluctant hero motivated by love.The story is fun and exciting, featuring sword fights, dank castles, hidden treasure, fierce Vikings, daring escapes, the secret elf civilization, deceit, jealousy, humor and young romance.The Book answers historicalquestions about Santa such as: Where was Santa was born? What was he was like as a kid? How did he get his name? How did he get to the North pole? What are the Elves names? Why does Santa brings us gifts on Christmas eve? Why is his suit red? Why does he go down chimneys? Why do bad kids get soot in their stockings?YOUNG SANTA is destined to become a holiday classic for young and old to enjoy year after year!

Just as athletes from the NFL and NBA have gained fame and fortune, professional gamers who compete in esports are attracting loyal fans. Esports encompass any competitive, organized gaming endeavor. This competitive activity is becoming a billion-dollar industry. However, some people still argue that playing video games has many negative effects. The ever-evolving world of video games is explained through engaging text that delves into the details so readers gain a full understanding. Full-color photographs, annotated quotes, sidebars, and informative charts highlight the many debates surrounding the popularity of video games.

Ryan: After my divorce to Barb, my life has been just me, my little boy, and my job. Some people might call me overprotective, but as the sheriff of Umberland, I know a lot more than they do about what can happen when you let down your guard. When my high school best friend Christian comes to visit, sure, I remember experimenting with him as teenagers, but what I can't ignore is the fierce attraction that still burns between us. What's even more, Christian makes me feel safe and protected - something I do for everyone else. I've never been attracted to a man since Christian...but as soon as I lay my eyes on him, I don't think I'll be attracted to anyone else ever again. Christian: I knew I was gay forever, it seems. But my first love was the one that stuck with me all these years: Ryan Rainier. He's a big deal in the police department now, and as a man in uniform, he's every bit as gorgeous as he was in those young years. But Ryan's straight, right? So why does he keep looking at me that way, with hunger in his eyes? Am I just seeing what I want to see? And can I risk losing a lifelong friend for a shot at love? Breaking In is the second audiobook in the Rainier Family series and can be listened to on its own. Full of trusty, lusty, second-chance love, breaking down walls, Rainiers for days, and a whole big, bustling small-town family waiting for its HEA.

A near tragic incident at the hands of his psychotic mother left Declan Peters alone and with so many questions. Years later, Declan is determined to find a way to be closer to his mother and takes a job at the institution where she's being held. That fateful decision will be the impetus for a chain of events so terrifying that Declan will question his own grasp on reality. What he finds will be more horrifying than anything he's ever experienced and more dangerous than anything he's yet known. In a place, rife with demonic possession and sadistic beings, will Declan finally be able to find the answers he's longed for before its too late or will he succumb to the evil forces that inhabit the institution and all who live there?

TONGUE TWISTERSSome of these tongue twisters look easy on paper, but when you try to say them out loud… Oh boy they can be tricky!Test your skills and the skills of your family and friends with the tricky tongue twisters within. If you find a tongue twister particularly easy, just try to repeat it a few times quickly and it will be sure to challenge you! This book is sure to provide hours of challenging fun for the whole family. Enjoy trying these testing tongue twisters today!Get your copy today!

RIDDLES This book contains over 100 different riddles that will challenge you and entertain the whole family. This book is sure to give you hours of entertainment, and challenge even the smartest kids! The book is split in to two parts. The first section contains all of the riddles, and the second section contains all of the answers. All riddles are numbered so you can quickly jump between the questions, and the answers. Have fun testing your skills on these fun and challenging riddles today!