Books with author N.R. Walker

With nothing to do but work or lose himself in the dubious digital pleasures of the Netrix, Sam Hammond finds himself bored beyond belief on the oppressive planet of New Princeton. And when he gets himself in trouble for a stupid act of vandalism, he has the choice of spending a year in prison or working off his time as an indentured servant for anyone who buys his contract.He might have chosen the prison if he'd known that he'd find himself working security for a safari colony on a jungle world where the herbivores are the size of a stadium, the apex predators are vicious lizards that can turn themselves almost invisible, and the skies are filled with huge, acid-breathing fliers. And when New Princeton's Minister of Ecology arrives for a visit with a spaceship full of wealthy and powerful guests, Sam discovers that Man is the most dangerous animal on the planet.Rod Walker is the New New Heinlein, and The Thousand Worlds marks the return of science fiction to its classical form and historical heights. Written in the style and tradition of Robert Heinlein's 12 classic juvenile novels published by Scribner, ALIEN GAME is an exciting tale of space, adventure, courage, independence, and the indomitable spirit of Man.

Mack Williams is the best high school basketball prospect since LeBron James, and he is starting his freshman year at Hillmore High School. He and his best friend Miles are trying to lead their team to its first championship season on a new campus, and first one in almost a decade. This first installment to The Legend series follows Mack and provides first class prospective to his journey to a district championship. Does Mack have what it takes to put the team on his back when it counts? Find out in The Legend!

When the Dark Gates open and unleash the monstrous Darksiders on an unsuspecting Earth, only the toughest and most determined people will survive. Roland and Maggie Kane are more fortunate than most, because their father, Daniel, is a Chicago cop who has taught them how to shoot and prepared them for almost every eventuality. But, as the Kane family soon learns, there is just no way to prepare for an alien invasion.However, Roland also discovers that although the Darksiders' blood may be green, the invaders will die as readily as any man after being ventilated with enough high-speed projectiles.Rod Walker is the New New Heinlein, and The Thousand Worlds marks the return of science fiction to its classical form and historical heights. Written in the style and tradition of Robert Heinlein's 12 classic juvenile novels published by Scribner, YOUNG MAN'S WAR is an exciting tale of survival, courage, independence, and the indomitable spirit of Man.

Mack Williams is the best high school basketball prospect since LeBron James, and he is starting his freshman year at Hillmore High School. He and his best friend Miles are trying to lead their team to its first championship season on a new campus, and first one in almost a decade. This first installment to The Legend series follows Mack and provides first class prospective to his journey to a district championship. Does Mack have what it takes to put the team on his back when it counts? Find out in The Legend!

Find the artifacts, solve her parent's disappearance. That is Kai's goal after she notices artifacts missing at the Smithsonian during her internship. Little does she know at the beginning of the summer that her whole is about to change when she embarks on the most difficult mission of her life. As she is discovering her Navajo heritage at the museum, she also discovers she has a gift. Shapeshifting. She meets Atsa on the reservation who helps her harness her ability for good so she can stop the artifact thief before it's too late. Her parents' mysterious disappearance years before and the future of the reservation rest in her talons!

Like having a private coach at their elbows, this introduction to algebra-based physics involves readers actively in a guided learn-by-doing process—sensing when they need a very patient exposition and when they need only minimal reinforcement, when they need to focus on concepts and when they need an opportunity to practice their quantitative skills. At the heart of the volume are worked examples in a unique, two-column format that focuses on the basic strategies and step-by-step thought processes involved in problem solving—with an emphasis on the relationship between the physical concepts and their mathematical expression. Color-coded drawings help readers visualize physics problems, and companion photographs show the same principle at work in different physical contexts, or juxtapose situations in which contrasting principles are at work. Real-world physics applications abound. Covers the full spectrum of topics in Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Electromagnetism, Light and Optics, and Modern Physics. For anyone needing an introduction to, or refresher of, algebra-based physics.

Kai's dream of becoming a Smithsonian intern for the summer has come true. She is off to Washington DC! but something is plaguing her other than the mysterious death of her parents years ago. Strange dreams, mythical creatures roaming the basement and missing artifacts start to add up quickly pointing at something sinister. Can Kai did herself out of this seemingly never-ending hole? - Tamara- The Reading Mermaid Blog

If you’ve a fascination with the tales of King Arthur or Queen Guinevere you’ll enjoy this escape in the world of Arthurian tradition. This book demonstrates the enduring power of King Arthur as guardian of the land, Grail-Seeker, and model hero of the last millennium.-Discover the mythical hero in historical context.-Explore the strange nature of Courtly Love.-Uncover the magical and psychological significance of Merlin and Morgan le Fay.-Delve into the tangled nature of love triangles.-Investigate the symbolism of magical objects involved in the legends.Practical applications at the end of each chapter help to consolidate each stage of the ‘quest’ throughout the book.Nik Walker is a writer and historian. She has explored all the myths and folklore of medieval times.

Zoe is back for another summer of adventure. This time she is trying her hand at running her own business selling her idea of deep-fried soda pop. She quickly learns the ups and downs of starting a business and that she needs to balance her crime-solving with her day job. This time things could get deadly when the rides start falling apart literally. Will her telepathic powers be strong enough to stop disaster before it strikes?

Jamie always knew that his Grandad was special. How special came to light one day when Grandad and Jamie were alone. Grandad received a call from a secret international organisation (International High Council for the Investigation of Unusual Phenomena or I.H.C.I.U.P.) of which Grandad was a senior member. Jamie found himself being whisked away to New York on board a very special rocket ship which travels at speeds of several thousand miles an hour. It lands on a skyscraper rooftop and Jamie is then taken to the HQ of IHCIUP. A large structure which floats in the sky (Cloud Base) Jamie and his Grandad attend an extraordinary meeting of different nationalities. They learn of the escape of the last living Dragon. (Held in China). During the Dragons escape, he steals a special stone from Japan and then flies off to his ancient hideout in the Black Mountains of Western Europe. Grandad and a small team are tasked with the responsibility to return the Stone and the Dragon to captivity. They fly off, Jamie is accidentally stowed aboard with them (along with a small scruffy dog, Scamp).There follows a series of events which tests all members of the team and introduces Jamie to the strange, wonderful but sometimes deadly world of the mythological and the fantastic. This is the first in a series of adventure books featuring Jamie a boy who learns that the world is a very different one than what we learn in the 'conventional' world.