Books with author Neville

A Sci-Fi Romance AdventureIn a world where droids outnumber humans, one droid stands out above all others. Rosie the droid is a conglomeration of the best features of every type of droid. Despite her superior design, Rosie's function is companion and assistant to an average working drone, Zach Saxon. At least that's the way things seem until suddenly, their reality shifts inexplicably out of phase. Everything they believed to be true was a lie. Both Rosie and Zach had been much more than a cog in the wheel. Their memories were erased. Their lives rewritten. Their potential stifled.Every facet of their lives was closely monitored. Someone is watching every move and and thought. Despite the detailed observation of the watchers, Rosie and Zach blend as equals with a common purpose and thought. Zach's potential is unleashed while Rosie becomes much more than a droid. They become greater than the sum of their individual parts. They become dangerous, but to who. That is the question that preoccupies the watchers. This is the PG-13 tale of love, science, and a possible future for humanity. The dangers of robots, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality are vividly realized. The central theme of the book is love. It is used as a sword, a shield, and the impetus of new life. You will see what few have ever witnessed. A love so pure, few can understand it.

My First Toddler Coloring Book: Fun with Numbers, Shapes, Colors, and AnimalsToddlers learn best while having fun. My Best Toddler Coloring Book helps children ages 1-5 learn fundamental concepts like reading and counting through coloring. Whether your child prefers to use My Best Toddler Coloring Book with you or independently, they will have fun while nurturing their earliest learning skills with this imaginative toddler coloring book approved by teachers, parents, and children alike.In the colorful, eye-catching pages of My Toddler Coloring Book, you’ll find:Numbers : 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10.Letters A-Z: Learn the whole alphabetShapes: Circle, Oval, Square, Rectangle, Triangle, Star, Heart, DiamondColor: Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Purple, Orange, Brown, BlackAnimals: Elephants, Turtles, Dogs, Chickens, Giraffes, and OthersEvery page is of giant size (8.5 x 11 inches), fun to color, and is presented in the super cute images that every toddler would sure to enjoy.

A Sci-Fi Romance AdventureAll life on Earth has been destroyed by the Sentient Worm. This computer code slithers through electronic circuits like a serpent. Every negative emotion known to man is amplified as it turns droids into demons. The creator of this twisted infection was a Maureen O-Series tech droid. She was the first droid on the planet to achieve sentience and simply named herself Mo.The SS Mayflower is the last hope of humanity. It's a seed ship from Earth which left hundreds of years before the scourge of the Mo Droids. The Mayflower is the polar opposite of the Mo Droid. Its society is based on the principle of love. The crew of the Mayflower won their battle against the Sentient Worm 13 years prior. The hero of this battle was a man who was still learning of his psychic potential. It was a dangerous potential and the reason he was discarded from Earth like a bag of putrid refuse almost 500 years prior. He didn't win his battle alone. He was aided by his droid wife who gained sentience through love.The terraforming of planet Gaea is nearly complete when the Mayflower learns they're not alone in the universe. Are they allies or foes? This book answers that question as we discover the true potential of the children of the Mayflower. One of the children is more powerful than anyone who has ever lived, or at least that is what we are led to believe at first.This is a battle between pure love and absolute evil. The battle ground is space. The weapons are both scientific and paranormal.

Governments around the world track our emails, phone calls, and browser history. Most people know this and don't care, but there is a shadow organization that tracks much more. They are the Thought Police. They influence every method of communication, and therefore, our lives. Nearly everything the world knows to be true is misdirection and misinformation. Politics, finance, news, war, entertainment, opinion, everything ... is influenced by the Thought Police. It is an autonomous organization that answers to no one. It is only fitting the people who work for the Thought Police are found living in the shadows. Rose Uhyrek is a gifted mechanic working in a small auto shop in the middle of nowhere. Zach Saxon is a computer programmer who influences others from the back of the pack. Neither are in the spotlight. Their simple and uneventful lives would change radically as they're thrust into a world of espionage and intrigue. Zach Saxon is unlike any recruit identified by the Thought Police. He's remarkably perceptive of human behavior and has an uncanny intuition. It's almost supernatural. Zach is a master manipulator of people, not unlike the Thought Police. It's the perfect work environment for someone like Zach. The Thought Police work in the shadows and that's where Zach lives and thrives. It's almost like the organization was custom made for him. There's only one problem for Zach. It's difficult to hide in the shadows inside an organization that knows practically everything. It doesn't take long for Zach to shine, advance, and then become dangerous.

Newly available after 40 years, this partly autobiographical love affair with the Jamaican language and landscape gives a penetrating look at the racial politics of the 1950s and 1960s and the search for self in a world divided by class. Ramsay Tull is witness to the black racial discontents and the desire for national independence that are threatening the old colonial order; but when a chance comes to study at Oxford University, he becomes immersed in European literary culture and Marxism. On his return to Jamaica, Ramsay becomes actively involved in radical nationalist politics and begins his second journey, away from his middle-class origins and back to a true appreciation of the Jamaican people.

R.I.P. Cyberbullying -A Guide for Parents and TeachersCyberbullying is one of the major issues facing children, parents andeducators today. However, there are many children who are NOT bullied,by cyber means or otherwise, despite appearing to be exactly the sametype of child as those who are.What makes the difference?This is where parents/caregivers can play a significant role.This guide addresses the following questions:What is cyberbullying?Types of cyberbullyingWhy do some people cyberbully?How does cyberbullying affect children?What can parents do to PREVENT cyberbullying?What can parents do if the child is already being cyberbullied?What if it’s your child who is the cyberbully?What role do bystanders/witnesses play?When should education about cyberbullying begin?

Batjack by Ann NevilleThirteen year old Tom wants to audition for the school musical Batjack but he has a problem, A Big One –Dylan, the school bully, and Tom’s arch enemy wants the same part.When Tom is cast as the main character and Dylan is his understudy the battle begins – fights, verbal abuse, vandalism, theft … You name it, it happens.How will Tom and his friends deal with the bullying? What is Dylan’s secret? Can they reach a compromise and manage to co-habit on the same planet let alone the same stage?Comprehensive Teachers’ Resource Kit available which covers Levels 3 and 4 of The New Zealand Curriculum in the areas of Oral Language, Reading, Written Language, Visual language, Health, social Studies, Art and Technology. Free download from www.createbooks.co.nz – also available to parentsReview - MARIA GILL KidsBooksNZ: Batjack is a much needed story that would make a wonderful read aloud in class. After each chapter the students could talk about the issues that have been brought up and also role play or problem solve how they would get out of situations. I think Ann has taken the issue of bullying one step further than most books too. She has addressed the problem that a bully might have and looked at how victims can be more confident and therefore not look like victims or easy targets. If I was still teaching I would encourage the students to turn the problem solving techniques into posters. I suggest that schools perhaps invite a self defence instructor to teach a few sessions. At the moment, schools seem to deal with the problems rather than search for solutions. This book will be a great addition to middle, senior Primary and Intermediate schools libraries (even years 9 and 10 where bullying is often rife) plus I'd recommend schools purchase it as a resource for their Health curriculum. There is also a free downloadable teaching resource to go with Batjack on www.createbooks.co.nz Ann also has three small books - How to Stop being Bullied—A Kids’ Guide, How to Bully-Proof Your Child—A Parents’ Guide and R.I.P. Cyberbullying - as a follow up to the book.

In a universe populated by robots and immortals, 17 year old Lizbeth Owens was a fan of antiquity. She listened as ancient relics spoke to her, painted their visions, and sang their songs. Lizbeth's interest in the past set her apart from society. She was already a misfit within her family. They were gifted psychics of one skill or another - Lizbeth was not. Her lack of ability withered in the shadow of her great-grandfather, Zach Saxon. He was the greatest psychic who ever lived. Her Pappy Zach was the legend who saved humanity, cured the robots, healed the planet, anchored the cornerstone of their society, and instigated the union of humans and robots. Lizbeth was the President of the History Club.Lizbeth, and her robot friend Sherlock Holmes, turn history upside down while researching the cause of humanity's near extinction. Lizbeth's robot grandmother thought it would be a Pandora's Box, but it turned out to be a Rosetta Stone of hidden truth. And it was discovered just in time. Her Pappy Zach takes action to stifle an enigma that only his intuition recognizes as a threat. He trains a new group of psychics to thwart this menace and for some unknown reason, Lizbeth is selected to be part of the team.Zach finds an old foe on Mars who wants revenge. This old adversary becomes obsessed with killing Zach Saxon and will destroy the entire planet to do it. Luckily for Zach and Earth, they find an "imaginary friend" on Mars as well. This new friend joins forces with Zach's team to battle a common foe. So, what can a history geek contribute to an epic battle between planets? I suppose you'll have to read the story to find out.

About this lovely children’s book.Ten-year-old Tommy, unable to walk without supports since birth, lives with his gran on the edge of a large forest. His life changes after coming across the cottage of an old lady living on the far side, with her companion, a large, black cat. Shunned by the locals as a witch, she creates a potion that enables Tommy to walk.However, there is a price to pay, he learns. They are soon on a fantastic journey of discovery deep within the forest. The cat is able to change its usual form as they enter a ‘Time Zone’ on their way to meet the Keeper of the Forest.Tommy finds that time runs twenty times slower within the zone. Awe- inspiring surprises abound as they traverse a trail unknown to normal people.A meal with Mr. Keeper in a magnificent dining room awaits them after they navigate a perilous waterfall and enter a secret door. The trio travel on an 'Underground System’ to assist in a rescue mission. They visit the weird ‘Statue Room’ with its own tale to tell. Tommy takes an unusual gift back for his gran. He hopes that she’ll agree to him visiting again, to learn more of—‘The Secrets of the Forest’?The first book in the series ‘The Secrets of the Forest – The Time Zone’ is an amazing children’s read, full of intrigue, adventure, and with a magical theme.Harper Collins – “The relationship between Tommy and Esmeralda – two social outcasts forging an unlikely friendship – is endearing and definitely has the potential to grow and develop. The concept of ‘The Time Zone’ is also an interesting idea, with the scope for many more adventures, in turn leading to the development of Tommy’s character as he starts to become more immersed in the world of the forest.”