Books with author Parker

In I. J. Parker's latest mystery set in ancient Japan, a cold and hostile land pits Akitada against his deadliest foe yet I. J. Parker's engrossing historical novels bring eleventh-century Japan to life in all its colorful, treacherous glory. As Black Arrow opens, Sugawara Akitada assumes his new post as provisional governor of Echigo, a frigid province in the far north notorious for its hostility to outsiders. But the snow that threatens to completely isolate the region is the least of his problems-which include a local uprising, a series of brutal murders, and a mystery that's as old as the frozen hills and a lot more dangerous. Superbly written and rich in period detail, Black Arrow is another bravura performance from a master of the historical thriller.

Thank You, God, for Grandmas,Nanas and Mimis too,Gigis and Grams and Grandmommies—They’re great, grand gifts from You!No matter what you call her, there is nothing like the love between a grandma and her grandchild! With sweet, rhyming text and adorable illustrations, Thank You, God, for Grandma encourages little ones to treasure God’s special gift of grandmothers.Grandmas and their grandchildren alike will love this heartwarming story that celebrates their precious relationship. Amy Parker’s children’s books have sold more than 800,000 copies, including two Christian Retailing’s Best award-winning books and the bestselling A Night Night Prayer. She lives outside Nashville with her husband and two children.

A.D. 1030. Senior Secretary Sugawara Akitada is recovering from a knife wound and still reeling from the loss of his wife. When the Council of State orders an investigation of the claims of two warring temples, he is sent to Otsu to clear up the matter. As it happens, Akitada’s best friend Kosehira is governor there and welcomes Akitada into his large and cheerful family in hopes of healing his mind and body.But almost immediately, the murder of a judge interferes with both the official assignment and the planned relaxation. When other murders follow and the local authorities express endless faith in his skills, Akitada gets on the trail of a serial killer.Meanwhile, the violence simmering among the monks escalates. When Tora is attacked and held by them, Akitada must use his diplomacy to release him, but the incident sends Tora and Saburo on a desperate and dangerous mission in the mountains. To make matters worse, the lonely Akitada has fallen in love with his friend’s nineteen-year-old daughter, an impossible situation that nearly drives him to distraction.

Sweet, simple blessings that encourage thoughtful gratitude before mealtime. Food Provides Many Blessings. . .Like helping us grow up strong, filling our house with yummy smells, and bringing us together. Let's give thanks for the food we eat! With thoughtful verse and illustrations that highlight the warmth of home, parents and children will delight in the simple blessings included in this sweet padded-cover board book.

Mommies do so much for us! It’s time to thank God for the blessing they are. In this adorable board book, a little panda thanks God for his wonderful mommy—a mommy who gives hugs and cuddles, who takes great care of him, and most importantly, who offers love and guidance for her precious panda cub. Thank You, God, for Mommy, And lullabies so sweet— The beating of her great, big heart Sings me right to sleep. The love and sacrifices of mothers everywhere will be celebrated by mother and child as they snuggle up together and say Thank You, God, for Mommy.Meets national education standards.

In I.J. Parker's newest mystery set in eleventh-century Japan, Akitada disguises himself as a prisoner to solve the, murder of a prince As her audience grows with each evocative historical thriller featuring Sugawara Akitada, I. J. Parker returns with a gripping tale of political intrigue and cold-blooded murder in ancient Japan. When the exiled Prince Okisada, the most illustrious prisoner of the penal colony on Sado Island, is poisoned, Akitada is called upon by the emperor's envoys to investigate incognito. Posing as a prisoner, he discovers a deadly conspiracy, only to fall into the hands of brutal guards and disappear. It falls to Tora, Akitada's devoted assistant, to begin his own dangerous search of the island for his lost friend and the truth.

What makes a bird of prey so intriguing? What is so enrapturing about them? So cool? Is it the long, arched and ebony colored hooks? These are not nails, not claws, but specifically named as their primal possession: talons are the key feature for grabbing and seizing by raptors. Their coarse sandpaper foot pads, their long legs that are usually folded and hidden as part of the body, their wings and tail built for specific types of air mastery, and their eyesight keen beyond our understanding – these mystify us all in their uniqueness of design and use. The very rarity of hawk, eagle, and owl sightings causes us to wonder all the more. But perched as they are at the top of the food chain, they are also at greater risk. This relational position makes them automatically an unintended target of our careless stewardship of the wild. A natural indicator dial of our mismanagement of earth, they are also a sensible target for restoration.A Hope for Wings relates stories of relationships to eagles, hawks, and owls from the perspective of a field biologist, falconer, and student of raptor behavior. The author spent most of his professional life releasing and monitoring bald eagles, peregrine falcons, barn owls, and osprey in the Ohio Valley states. This story of their recovery is personalized by his intimate relationships to these awe inspiring birds. Their individual natures as well as their biological and behavioral characteristics are revealed in stories of incidents that occurred during the years of hacking and follow-up investigation. The book is also a clarion call for bringing the conservation movement back to the importance of relationships. When our interactions are viewed in terms of us against them, people apart from nature, and progress vs. protection dichotomies, we find no way to heal that which is injured – no means of finding a wholeness. As harm is detected in the wild world, we seek fixes from science. But science alone leaves out the heart of people – one of the key ingredients for why we want to see things made right. In our fight against irreverence and disrespect for wildlife we often forget one of those heart weapons – hope. Conservation needs hope for wholeness. In these tales, may you find your own.