Books with author Robert Elmer

For eleven-year-old Peter Andersen and his twin sister Elise, living in the city of Helsingor, Denmark during World War 2 means German soldiers in the streets, German patrol boats in the harbor, and German fighter planes in the sky. Everyone is nervous, especially their Jewish friend Henrik and his parents. Of course, before the invasion, no one in Denmark cared whether a person was Jewish. But now the Nazis are secretly rounding up all of the Jews who live in Denmark and sending them to prison camps in Germany. Suddenly, Henrik and his family must escape! Sweden offers the only place of refuge, but with soldiers lurking the streets and Nazi boats patrolling the sea, only a miracle can get the Jews to safety!

Book 1 in a series of 8Alone in a wild land, thousands of miles from home…Twelve-year-old Patrick McWaid’s world is turned upside down when his father is framed for a crime and sent on the last prison ship to Australia in 1867. Desperate to keep his family together, the McWaids decide to find passage on another ship headed “down under.” But leaving Dublin, Ireland, means leaving the only home they’ve ever known. And what will they do when they reach Australia?Then Patrick learns his grandfather was sent to Australia thirty years earlier. No one has head from him in years, but perhaps the senior McWaid might help them—if only they can find him. Their hopes high, Patrick and his family set sail. What kind of new life will they find?

Cut off by the Iron CurtainThis epic tale extends across generations and unfolds against the backdrop of a dangerous Cold War Berlin. This historically accurate, action-packed, three-books-in-one edition features three generations of resourceful teens living in the shadow of the Berlin Wall.Titles include:Candy Bombers: In spring 1948, teenage cousins Erich and Katarina are simply trying to survive in war-ravaged Berlin when the Soviets blockade the east side of the city, isolating its citizens—and starving them—behind the Iron Curtain.Beetle Bunker: In August 1961, Sabine discovers a forgotten underground bunker. Though she first uses it to escape her crowded home, she soon realizes her hideout could possibly take her family under the wall to West Berlin and freedom!Smuggler's Treasure: In spring 1989, life is good in West Germany, and even the Cold War seems to be thawing in the warmer weather. But as Liesl works on a class project about the history of the wall, she stumbles onto a startling secret no one will talk about.

A morning flight over Helsingør turns dangerous when the pilot, Matthias Karlsson, blacks out without warning. Almost as terrifying is the find thirteen-year-old Peter Andersen makes in the cockpit—a hidden handgun! When Matthias comes to just in time to save their plane from crashing into the sea, Peter puts the shocking discovery behind him—for the moment. Certain Matthias is hiding something, Peter persuades Henrik Melchior to join him in spying on the man, and the friends witness a suspicious nighttime meeting with a foreign ship captain. What's worse, a mysterious stranger appears to be spying on Matthias, too. Suddenly, Peter, Elise, and Henrik find themselves at the center of a dangerous plot. If Matthias is involved, are the Melchiors in danger also? If so, Peter may be about to lose his best friend!

Peter and Elise Andersen and their friend Henrik Melchior are worried when Henrik's mother and a family friend, Matthias Karlsson, fail to return from a short flight to Sweden. Has something happened to Matthias's plane? Then a mysterious caller informs Peter that Ruth Melchior and Matthias are being held by the Russian forces occupying the Danish island of Bornholm. The charge: spying! But the line goes dead before Peter can ask any questions. Frantic, Peter, Elise, and Henrik set sail for the island with Uncle Morten at the helm of the Anna Marie. But their arrival is met by secretive Russian soldiers who deny keeping any prisoners. How can Peter and the others persuade the Russians to release Mrs. Melchior and Matthias when the soldiers will not even admit they are there?

Cut off by the Iron CurtainThis epic tale extends across generations and unfolds against the backdrop of a dangerous Cold War Berlin. This historically accurate, action-packed, three-books-in-one edition features three generations of resourceful teens living in the shadow of the Berlin Wall.Titles include:Candy Bombers: In spring 1948, teenage cousins Erich and Katarina are simply trying to survive in war-ravaged Berlin when the Soviets blockade the east side of the city, isolating its citizens―and starving them―behind the Iron Curtain.Beetle Bunker: In August 1961, Sabine discovers a forgotten underground bunker. Though she first uses it to escape her crowded home, she soon realizes her hideout could possibly take her family under the wall to West Berlin and freedom!Smuggler's Treasure: In spring 1989, life is good in West Germany, and even the Cold War seems to be thawing in the warmer weather. But as Liesl works on a class project about the history of the wall, she stumbles onto a startling secret no one will talk about.

Can technology provide a solution to the challenging problems of unsightly clutter and disorganization? The answer is Yes....In this revolutionary book, veteran database developer, Robert Palmer, shows how to use the power of database technology to organize and declutter your home with Ease and Efficiency.This book is a "must read" if you have:Too many things you rarely use taking up space and collecting dust in your home;A home that is "messy";Spent too much time trying to find items you know you have (somewhere?);Long forgotten or rarely used clothing taking up space in your closets;Difficulty keeping clutter under control;Felt overwhelmed by all the "stuff" you have accumulated;Not yet achieved what you envision for your home's style and decor.This educational journey begins with an exploration into the impact that clutter and disorganization can have on your life, and of the burdensome cycle of having to always play catch-up as disorganization and clutter creep back into your home. The cycle that this eBook will show you how to break out of.You will then learn strategies for determining what to keep, what to discard and what to store away, and develop an understanding of the most effective methods to manage clutter and organize your home. With a strong conceptual foundation established, the later chapters show how to use database technology to:Develop a highly efficient Bin Storage System;Organize and manage Home Storage Areas;Manage clothing storage to Free Closet Space.The knowledge and skills you will gain by reading this book will enable you to:Get clutter under control and keep it that way;Know exactly where things are stored in your home, so you can find things when you need them, even years later;Manage the deluge of small items that can accumulate over time;Develop a highly efficient day-to-day organizing process;Know exactly what you own (down to the smallest items), so that you never have to go out and buy something you already own, but forgot you have;And Much More!By reading this book you will receive a plethora of valuable tips, insights and information to help you meet the challenges of home organization.(Note that the primary digital technology discussed in this book must be purchased separately.)