Books with author Michael R. Carter

A Jewish father explains difficult concepts to his son by telling stories. "This is a book for thoughtful children and playful adults. I appreciate the strong, consistent design and earthy illustration which cause us to consider the unfolding story of the Stone." said renowned calligrapher Timothy Botts. International artist, Debby Topliff adds, "This contemporary folk tale illuminates the central mystery and meaning of God's Word through a perfect marriage of story and illustration. There are treasures to plumb on every page."

Cart's authoritative survey is already a go-to text for students of literary studies, teachers, and YA staff. In this new edition he gives it a thorough update to make it even more relevant and comprehensive. Surveying the landscape of YA lit both past and present, this booksketches in the origins of literature targeted at young adults;shows how the best of the genre has evolved to deal with subjects every bit as complex as its audience;closely examines teen demographics, literacy, audiobooks, the future of print, and other key topics;includes updated treatment of best-selling authors like John Green, Suzanne Collins, and Veronica Roth, plus interviews with leaders in the field;presents new and expanded coverage of perennially popular genre fiction, including horror, sci fi, and dystopian fiction;offers an updated overview of LGBTQ literature for young adults, including Intersex;covers such commercial trends as adult purchasers of YA books and the New Adult phenomenon; andfeatures abundant bibliographic material to aid in readers' advisory and collection development.Cart's up-to-date coverage makes this the perfect resource for YA librarians who want to sharpen their readers' advisory skills, educators and teachers who work with young people, and anyone else who wants to understand where YA lit has been and where it's heading.

Discover the rich tradition of Ignatian prayer in Hearts on Fire, compiled by Michael Harter, SJ. Hundreds of Ignatian prayers are included here, many written by the most illustrious Jesuits—Ignatius Loyola, Francis Xavier, Gerard Manley Hopkins, Anthony de Mello, Karl Rahner, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, and others. Each gives eloquent voice to Ignatian spirituality, which affirms that God is present in all things and at all times. Thus, this collection includes Ignatian prayers for all occasions, including the most familiar and seemingly mundane.

Becca Tate can't sleepIf she does, someone will die..."Full of suspenseful twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat""I had to stay up all night to finish this! The ending was awesome"Terrified of what her dreams will create, photography student, Becca is on the edge.Following a nightmare of her gran dying, Becca is distraught when she wakes to discover it's true Then another deadly dream precedes another death, then another, and another. It seems every time she closes her eyes someone dies.Afraid she'll lose everyone she loves, Becca frantically tries to control her pestilent powers, but attempting to curb them only serves to make them even more dangerous.Convinced her curse comes from her Indian heritage and her link to the Goddess of Death, 'Kali,' she fears her only hope of saving those she cares about is to make the ultimate sacrifice... And turn her deadly dreams on herselfSomeone has to save her from a living nightmare before it's too late..."As always, Carter gives us a brilliant psychological thriller with a paranormal twist...""Absolutely brilliant edge of your seat read throughout...""Like the Medusa Touch but so much more...""The ending was superb!""Paranormal suspense at its best..."Featuring his renowned depth of character, and twists and turns at the familiar frenetic pace, Angel of Death is a novel that will have the reader on the edge of their seat, and leave them breathless. Angel of Death is the latest thriller from Carter's Paranormal Tales from Wales collectionBe warned. Once you read one, you'll want to read them all

The horde is back...And this time they're on the streets!Last Christmas, genius teenager, Harvey Collins, reanimated his sister's deceased hamster and created a monster.Then several thousand moreNow the mutant horde he failed to wipe out is on the streets searching for shelter, food, and revenge.Tearing their teeth into leftover turkey, Brussels sprouts, and anyone who gets in their way, it's only a matter of time before they kill again.Miles away, Harvey senses something's wrong and knows he must return to face his furry foe once more.Can he conceive the perfect plan to rid the world of his miscreation, or will the mutant hamsters destroy the one person who truly understands them?This tongue-in-cheek horror tale will have you squealing in the night. You'll never look at a hamster the same way again!Get this fantastic finale to Carter's Hamster Horror Trilogy today!

Rae is a twelve year old girl newly arrived in Australia. She enjoys wearing jewellery, and riding her motor-bike but her ambition is to become a pilot. While searching for the family cat she stumbles on a peculiar three wheeled machine in a disused barn. I t turns out to be an early model powered parachute.Secretly Rae teaches herself to fly but after some hair-raising adventures she is tracked by a police helicopter but it isn't the end of her hopes.This is a book for any young girl or boy dreaming of becoming a pilot.

The Zookeeper's Pancakes is a fun book that is full of rhymes, fun animals, and a recipe for delicious pancakes. This memorable story follows a zookeeper and some of his animal friends as they undertake the project of making breakfast. Readers can just enjoy the story, or decide to cook using the complete recipe built into the story itself. A summary page for the recipe is also included at the end of the book.

Someone, or something wants him out..."You MUST read this book... It's as scary as hell...""I defy anyone not to be gripped by the opening paragraph..."Neil is counting the days until he can leave his terrifying student digs and go home for the holidays. For weeks he's suffered hearing harrowing noises in the middle of the night, and seeing things moving which shouldn’t. It’s all becoming clear: someone or something wants him out!When a psychic friend of the family confirms his worst fears, Neil and his fellow students can't bear to go back. Nothing is as it seems, and when beautiful former housemate, Elin Treharne, is plagued by nightmares of her one-time home; nightmares that reveal a disturbing and life-threatening danger, she doesn’t realise the peril she’s in from an evil still at large.The friends must brave the house to uncover the terrible truth behind the hauntings... Before it's too late "The twist on the normal poltergeist story is genius!""It will have you sleeping with the lights on...""I couldn't turn the pages fast enough...""Plot twists melding seamlessly to perfection..."An Extraordinary Haunting is a supernatural thriller from the Paranormal Tales from Wales collection. Featuring Carter's customary twists and a pace that will leave you breathless, this is a novel to satisfy those seeking something beyond the norm.