Books with author R.L Stevenson

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Derek thinks he might be falling in love. The problem is, he hasn't been entirely honest with his online boyfriend. Derek sent Ethan a photo taken before he got depressed and gained eighty pounds. Derek hasn't been honest with his employer either. When he lied about his age and experience to get a job with disabled adults, the last thing he expected was to meet a woman like Aaliyah. Smart, prickly and often difficult, Aaliyah challenges Derek's ideas about honesty and trust. Derek has to choose whether to risk telling the truth or to give up the most important relationship in his life.

It's 1963, and Jack's family is still reeling from the SIDS death of his baby sister. Adrift in his own life, Jack is convinced that setting a world record will bring his father back to his senses and his mother back to life. But world events, including President Kennedy's assassination, threaten to overshadow any record Jack tries to beat—from sausage eating to face slapping. Nothing works, and Jack is about to give up when a new friend suggests a different approach that involves listening to, not breaking, records.

Despite his father's opposition, Simon "Spacey" Drake is determined to become a long-distance sailor, so he signs up for a week-long live-aboard sailing course. The trip gets off to a rough start, but the real trouble begins when Simon and Olivia, another student, get curious about a nearby cabin cruiser in an anchorage. They investigate and stumble upon an abalone poaching operation, but the poachers have far too much at stake to let a couple of kids get in their way. Simon has always believed that the only person you can count on is yourself, but when he and Olivia find their lives in danger, he knows they will have to work with the rest of the crew if they are to survive.

Franny is close to her parents, adores her horse and is head over heels in love with her girlfriend, Leah. But Franny’s parents are abortion providers at the local hospital, and an anonymous stranger is prepared to do whatever it takes to stop them. A stranger who phones at all hours. Who knows where they live. Who knows Franny’s name. When Leah’s older brother, Jake, refers to her parents as baby killers, Franny starts to wonder if perhaps the threats aren’t coming from a stranger at all. If she tells the police about her suspicions, she could lose her girlfriend. But if she doesn’t—and if she’s right—she could lose her parents.

Despite his father's opposition, Simon "Spacey" Drake is determined to become a long-distance sailor, so he signs up for a week-long live-aboard sailing course. The trip gets off to a rough start, but the real trouble begins when Simon and Olivia, another student, get curious about a nearby cabin cruiser in an anchorage. They investigate and stumble upon an abalone poaching operation, but the poachers have far too much at stake to let a couple of kids get in their way. Simon has always believed that the only person you can count on is yourself, but when he and Olivia find their lives in danger, he knows they will have to work with the rest of the crew if they are to survive.

Fifteen-year-old Sophie sees her move to Victoria as a chance to start over and leave her old self behind. She is soon drawn into the orbit of the charismatic but troubled Zelia. As their friendship develops, and Zelia's behavior becomes increasingly self-destructive, Sophie struggles to maintain both the friendship and her own sense of self. Then Sophie meets Max. At first, Max seems to be Zelia's opposite: direct, straightforward and sure of herself. But this new friendship brings its own unexpected challenges and confusion, and Sophie slowly starts to realize that friendships are a place in which one can both lose and discover oneself.

Whether your outlookis positive or negative towards Mr. Trump, there is no escaping the parentingchallenge posed by the highly charged, intensely emotional debate overhis presidency. The tension of theopposing views permeates every domain of our society, including our schools andplaygrounds. This state of our nation creates a tremendous issuefor parents no matter which side of the fence they may be on... how do you approachthis divisive subject with your child and present it to him or her in a waythat is responsible and appropriate? Howdo you avoid introducing unnecessary negativity or the fostering of unsettlinguncertainty, especially about the most revered office in our land? There's an answer.Ian Stevenson's children's book, "Trump for Kids... The President,Freedom, and You" provides parents with a wonderfully direct, unbiased tool fornavigating the torrid waters swirling in America today around the new Trumppresidency. Humorously illustrated with kid-friendly doodles,Stevenson's book takes a serious but non-threatening look at the controversy inthe light of what America stands for first: freedom. It positions our raging debate over all thingsTrump in the positive context of our freedom to believe what we choose and tosupport who and what we believe. Thisbook is not pro-Trump or anti-Trump; it's pro-freedom and delivers a wonderfulmessage about America without dodging the debate that our nation faces, and itdoes so in a manner entirely appropriate for kids. In "Trump for Kids... ThePresident, Freedom and You", author Ian Stevenson gives you, the parent, afabulous vehicle to put into perspective and address with your young child our nation'sinflamed social environment, fiery politics, and intentionally unpredictablenew president.This book is targeted for children aged 5 thru 9, butlike a good episode of SpongeBob SquarePants, it has appeal... in addition to atimely message on freedom in America... for all ages.See the next page for a peek at this new, fun andhelpful offering! Available on Amazon Kindle and in paperback viaCreateSpace

Dante thinks high school is an earthly version of hell. She hates her new home in the suburbs, her best friend has moved away, her homeroom teacher mocks her and her mother is making her attend a social skills group for teenage girls. When a stranger shows up at school and hands Dante a flyer that reads: Woof, woof. You are not a dog. Why are you going to obedience school?, Dante thinks she's found a soul mate. Someone who understands. Someone else who wants to make real changes in the world. But there are all kinds of ways of bringing about change...and some are more dangerous than others.

Derek thinks he might be falling in love. The problem is, he hasn't been entirely honest with his online boyfriend. Derek sent Ethan a photo taken before he got depressed and gained eighty pounds. Derek hasn't been honest with his employer either. When he lied about his age and experience to get a job with disabled adults, the last thing he expected was to meet a woman like Aaliyah. Smart, prickly and often difficult, Aaliyah challenges Derek's ideas about honesty and trust. Derek has to choose whether to risk telling the truth or to give up the most important relationship in his life.