Books with author P. Palmer

Sun-Sun Johnson enjoys life. He has enjoyed starting at the bottom and working hard to become the biggest landowner in the village. He enjoys being married to an elegant, out-of-the-ordinary woman, and he loves his three children. But he doesn't enjoy keeping up a position; he can't be bothered to be dignified or to keep a look out for scroungers - he aims to be generous, whatever the cost. The cost proves to be the loss of his fortune, his home, and his wife to his greatest rival. Only his eldest son, Rami, remains faithful, and together they start again, from the bottom. Set, like all Everard Palmer's previous stories, in Jamaica, this book combines an irresistible gaiety of style with a sensitive understanding of the relationship between a father and son. The revised editions include new supplementary material including chapter summaries, an exploration of the book's major themes and post-reading comprehension activities.

Beliefs can unite us or divide us, build societies or destroy them. Which will it be? That's the stark choice we now face.Why Sane People Believe Crazy Things helps harness the power of beliefs by explaining what they are. What they do. How they work. Why "everyone except us" seems to have gone insane. And how we can bridge the chasm of misunderstanding and mistrust.This book shows the connections between biology, belief, truth and meaning. It shows why many supposedly conflicting beliefs don't really conflict at all. It shows how to turn human weaknesses into strengths, so that our beliefs help us to create strong, rational, and compassionate societies.

As the new title reflects, Palmer’s A History of Europe in the Modern World maintains its well-established historical authority, while focusing more specifically on Europe’s prominent role in modern global exchanges, nation building, transnational commercial systems, colonial empires, and cultural transitions. Combining concise accounts of specific nations and national differences with a wide-ranging, comparative analysis of international events, this updated edition of a classic text carefully examines the whole modern history of Europeans and their perpetually changing societies.Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect® is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following:• SmartBook® - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content.• Access to your instructor’s homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course.• Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement.• The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping.Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http://www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.html

THE NEVER DAWN DYSTOPIAN TRILOGY, BOOK TWOFollowing their shock discovery, Noah and Rebekah reluctantly return to the lower levels of The Ark. Isolated and apart once more, Noah struggles to remember what happened at the surface and suspects Mother has altered his memory. But Noah's attempts to unite the workers to rebel are halted when Mother begins The Purge. Her cruel, relentless trials bring Noah to breaking point as he fights to survive when faced by his worst fears. Forced to accept Mother's terms after a month in Re-Education, Noah finally learns the truth about his people's past that leave him determined to defeat her once and for all.BOOK THREE, THE GATES OF DAWN is due out in August 2017

Daniel Welsh was born different—and to Daniel, to be different means to be alone. But what if he’s wrong?Born an albino with a photographic memory, Daniel Welsh never expected to fit in. Yet, when he is approached by Trinity—a young girl who definitely isn’t human—she reveals a whole new world where he might just belong. Ariest is a place where his features aren’t a disability or the mark of a freak, but rather a trait of powerful mages born of human-faerie unions. His father is a renowned war hero and swordsman, his mother is a human doctor, and that makes him a powerful mage that’ll tip the scales. Magic is real—and so is the threat it brings.Trinity and her father, a battle mage, aren’t the only ones to have discovered Daniel and his gifts hidden in the human realm.The Shade have awakened.Enemies to the fae realm long thought dead have been lying in wait for their moment to strike. Young mages like Daniel are the perfect morsel for their starving appetites and they start their killing spree without delay with the nearest unsuspecting mage boy. Daniel cannot sit idly by while monsters take innocent lives, so he will embrace a destiny he is only just beginning to understand... even if it means losing a life that’s finally worth living.“In Birth of the Mortokai, D.G. Palmer has created a book that flows so beautifully.”- Mai’s Musings“What a spellbinding magical book!‘ ”- Fany Van Hemelen‘’D.G. Palmer created a beautifully, vivid world and a plot that kept me glued to the book! The story is fast-paced, imaginative and magical.’’- Jessica Belmont“A creative blend of speculative fantasy fiction and traditional folklore, there’s a little something for all fantasy lovers. From undiscovered heroes and lurking villains to beautiful damsels and handsome rogues”- Minimac Reviews“This YA fantasy tells the familiar story of a chosen one finding out they have hitherto undiscovered powers but the strong, likeable characters and vivid descriptions ensure it is a really engaging tale throughout.”- Hair Past A Freckle“Birth of the Mortokai is the first in the new YA Fantasy series by D.G. Palmer For fans of YA Fantasy this is one to get on the radar If you enjoyed novels such as Inkheart, Iron Fey, and in ways, Percy Jackson, then I’d check this out. It’s a series I’ll be keeping my eye on.’’- Radzy Writes & Reviews“The imagery in this book is superb, the author skillfully uses descriptive language to paint pictures in the imagination of the reader. There’s also great world building, creating different realms and beings with magic, mischief, danger and destiny in a fascinating fantasy that had me turning the pages, never knowing what new twist might occur.This is the start of a compelling new series, potentially the next young adult Harry Potteresque series with mayhem, mystery and malice mixed together to form an enthralling story that I want to continue to read. If you enjoy action packed, magical fantasy adventures like I do, I highly recommend you read this!’’ - Splashes Into Books“The world-building is solid, the magic system is not only believable but also understandable, the characterization is good, the pacing is nicely done, the plot is well mapped out, and the Urban Fantasy / Fantasy / Comic Fantasy aspects all mesh together into a brilliantly fun coming-of-age adventure. There is some lovely humour and, at times, a gentle human depth to it.” - ayjaypagefarer“5 magic stars!!For the spellbinding, adventure filled tale, that would be a perfect fit for a Disney movie!” – The Magic Book CornerBirth of the Mortokai is a young adult coming of age fantasy novel. Trigger warning: this novel contains descriptions of albinism, a real genetic disorder

BOOK ONE: THE NEVER DAWNREVIEW: "I devoured this book. Designed as fiction for Young Adults, the author has layered elements of dystopian futures reminiscent of 1984 and a Brave New World with punchy descriptions and believable characterisation that will intrigue readers of all ages. I read a lot of books and second guess a lot of them. I just didn't see that ending coming at all. I have just begun the sequel, and I only hope that if lives up to the first. Thanks to the author for an excellent diversion!" Holly J Goodall, UKDESCRIPTION: All his young life, Noah has longed to see the sky he's only heard about in stories. For over one hundred years, Noah's people have toiled deep beneath the Earth preparing for The New Dawn – the historic day when they will emerge to reclaim the land stolen by a ruthless enemy.But when Rebekah, the girl of his forbidden desire, discovers a secret their leader has been so desperate to keep, Noah suspects something is wrong. Together, they escape and begin the long climb to the surface. But nothing could prepare them for what awaits outside.

A young mage on a mission. A destiny he must avoid. One mistake could bring down his world…The Beltane Festival is over, but albino half-faerie, Daniel Welsh, still has a job to do. And when the grimoire he’s tasked with delivering is nearly stolen a second time, he realizes he must bolster his magic. But he’s terrified to try when he hears about a prophetic dream which reveals that he’ll destroy everything he loves.Returning to Earth from the faerie realm, Daniel plans for a proper goodbye to his family. But after being tormented by his old school bullies, what’s left of his confidence is destroyed. And when The Shade, shadow vampires bent on his destruction, follow him home, he may not even survive to fulfill the frightening vision.Can Daniel live long enough to master his power and avert the inevitable?Rise of the Mortokai is the second novel in the captivating YA fantasy series, The Chronicles of Daniel Welsh. If you like plucky underdogs, colorful companions, and powerful mystics, then you’ll love D G Palmer’s coming-of-age adventure.Buy Rise of the Mortokai to fight against fate today!

Foul Play: the second book in this crime fighting series by Tom Palmer Danny is obsessed with two things: football - especially City Football Club - and investigating crimes. So when England and City footballing hero Sam Roberts is reported missing the day after Danny saw him being taken, blindfolded, into the bowels of the City FC stadium late at night, he's determined to get to the bottom of it. But is Danny getting into something he can't handle? As well as being a huge football fan, Tom Palmer has an international reputation in reader development. He is a coordinator of the Reading Partners consortium, works with The Reading Agency, Booktrust and the National Literacy Trust, and has been the official writer for the Premier League Reading Stars scheme for five years. He is the author of the Football Detective series, also for Puffin Books. Tom lives in West Yorkshire with his wife and daughter. Also by Tom Palmer: Football Academy: Boys United; Striking Out; Free Kick; Captain Fantastic Foul Play: Foul Play; Killer Pass; Dead Ball; Own Goal; Off Side The Squad: White Fear; Black Op