Books with author Stewart Lau

The Civil War: even today, it is arguably the most divisive subject in American history. Why did the southern states secede from the Union? What did the north hope to achieve by fighting against the south? Was Abraham Lincoln really an abolitionist? Why is Ulysses S. Grant the most famous Union general, when he didn’t take command of all the Union armies until near the very end of the war? How did Robert E. Lee end up having to deal with issues left unresolved by George Washington’s will, and was he a hero or a traitor?This book provides an exhaustive summary, not just of the major battles and major personalities of the Civil War, but of the political issues that brought the United States to the point of a terrible internal conflict. You’ll learn how the founding fathers predicted a great national conflict over slavery, and how Thomas Jefferson’s political philosophies influenced secessionist thinking in the south. From the history of the abolitionist movement to the election of 1860 and the creation of the Republican party, this book will give you all the facts you need to understand how the Civil War started, why Lincoln was so fed up with his generals, and how the war affects American society today.

Tyler Hartmann had made mistakes, but today was the worst so far. The ship he was on with his mom had been caught in a storm and slammed against some rocks. Soaked by the pouring rain and confused by the darkness, Tyler and the other children had jumped into a lifeboat. It was what they’d been taught by the captain their first day on the ship. But the adults had all gotten on a separate lifeboat. When the two crafts hit the water and were battered by the waves, there had been no way to keep them together. We are on our own. Just Us Kids

Abigail Tripp dreams of adventures. Losing herself in the pages of books about far off places is the closest she’s ever gotten. That is until a birthday gift from her grandparents includes tickets to Alaska. She’s planned every detail and read every book she could to get ready for the journey. But would she be prepared for a real adventure? Lost in the wilderness with just other kids, her skills will be put to the test.Just Us KidsBook 1: ShipwreckedBook 2: Frozen

This set includes 46 Sight Words recommended for second graders.This book is designed to make it easy to practice sight words with your child. It features FIVE DIFFERENT sets of cards, each with a different order. By using a different set each day, your can be sure that your child hasn't just memorized the order of the words, but is actually recognizing each word!So, what are sight words? Sight words are those words that children need to recognize on sight (instead of sounding out). Knowing these words on sight means that your child can recognize these common words quickly making reading more fun. Some of the feature of these cards include:* Large flash card image - each word is an image that is large and easy to read on your kindle. Plus they can be used vertically or horizonally!* 5 Practice Sets - These flashcards have five different practice sets. Each set is in a different order to make sure your child is reading and not just memorizing. A simple, easy way to practice high frequency words!* Serif Font - The font used on these cards is the same style used by magazines and newspapers because of its readability.Sight Words in this Lesson: would, very, your, its, around, don't, right, then, their, call, sleep, five, wash, or, before, been, off, cold, tell, work, first, does, goes, write, always, made, gave, us, buy, those, use, fast, pull, both, sit, which, read, why, found, because, best, upon, these, sing, wish, manyNOTE: Sight words can be known by many names including high-frequency words, Dolch words, Fry words, instant words, wall words or even Star words.

This adaptation of the bestselling nonfiction book Seven Miracles that Saved America, by New York Times bestselling authors Chris Stewart and Ted Stewart, features captivating illustrations by award-winning artist Ben Sowards to help children (grades 1 through 5) understand how God has intervened to protect our nation at critical times in our history. Focusing on why these events are so important, why we should remember them, and why they can give us hope for the future, the vivid illustrations bring to life seven episodes in our country s history that might have resulted in completely different outcomes.

This set includes 52 sight words recommended for Kindergarteners This book is designed to make it easy to practice sight words with your child. It features FIVE DIFFERENT sets of cards, each with a different order. By using a different set each day, your can be sure that your child hasn't just memorized the order of the words, but is actually recognizing each word!So, what are sight words? Sight words are those words that children need to recognize on sight (instead of sounding out). Knowing these words on sight means that your child can recognize these common words quickly making reading more fun. Some of the feature of these cards include:* Large flash card image - each word is an image that is large and easy to read on your kindle. Plus they can be used vertically or horizonally!* 5 Practice Sets - These flashcards have five different practice sets. Each set is in a different order to make sure your child is reading and not just memorizing. A simple, easy way to practice high frequency words!* Serif Font - The font used on these cards is the same style used by magazines and newspapers because of its readability.Sight Words in this Lesson: he, was, that, she, on, they, but, at, with, all, there, out, be, have, am, do, did, what, so, get, like, this, will, yes, went, are, now, no, came, ride, into, good, want, too, pretty, four, saw, well, ran, brown, eat, who, new, must, black, white, soon, our, ate, say, under, pleaseNOTE: Sight words can be known by many names including high-frequency words, Dolch words, Fry words, instant words, wall words or even Star words.

This set includes 93 Sight Nouns that children should know. This book is designed to make it easy to practice sight words with your child. It features FIVE DIFFERENT sets of cards, each with a different order. By using a different set each day, your can be sure that your child hasn't just memorized the order of the words, but is actually recognizing each word!So, what are sight words? Sight words are those words that children need to recognize on sight (instead of sounding out). Knowing these words on sight means that your child can recognize these common words quickly making reading more fun. Some of the feature of these cards include:* Large flash card image - each word is an image that is large and easy to read on your kindle. Plus they can be used vertically or horizonally!* 5 Practice Sets - These flashcards have five different practice sets. Each set is in a different order to make sure your child is reading and not just memorizing. A simple, easy way to practice high frequency words!* Serif Font - The font used on these cards is the same style used by magazines and newspapers because of its readability.Sight Words in this Lesson: ball, boy, cat, cow, dog, duck, leg, pig, sun, top, baby, bed, bell, bird, box, car, day, doll, egg, fish, girl, hand, hill, man, men, nest, ring, song, toy, way, back, cake, corn, farm, farmer, fire, flower, game, grass, home, milk, name, robin, school, sheep, street, thing, time, water, wind, chair, father, feet, garden, good-bye, horse, kitty, letter, money, morning, mother, paper, party, rabbit, rain, seed, sister, snow, stick, tree, bear, boat, bread, chicken, children, coat, door, eye, floor, ground, head, house, night, picture, shoe, squirrel, table, watch, window, wood, apple, birthday, brotherNOTE: Sight words can be known by many names including high-frequency words, Dolch words, Fry words, instant words, wall words or even Star words.

Voltaire told us to "judge a man by his questions, not his answers." I ask a lot of thought provoking questions in this ebook, all starting with the words - what if. We can barely go through life without asking what if about something. We are always questioning, always imagining. While the book takes a bit of a philosophical outlook on things, it also gives light humour that the average person can enjoy. The questions range from basic style choice to more controversial questions about life, and even about God’s existence. As Albert Einstein once said “the important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.”

The Civil War: even today, it is arguably the most divisive subject in American history. Why did the southern states secede from the Union? What did the north hope to achieve by fighting against the south? Was Abraham Lincoln really an abolitionist? Why is Ulysses S. Grant the most famous Union general, when he didn’t take command of all the Union armies until near the very end of the war? How did Robert E. Lee end up having to deal with issues left unresolved by George Washington’s will, and was he a hero or a traitor? This book provides an exhaustive summary, not just of the major battles and major personalities of the Civil War, but of the political issues that brought the United States to the point of a terrible internal conflict. You’ll learn how the founding fathers predicted a great national conflict over slavery, and how Thomas Jefferson’s political philosophies influenced secessionist thinking in the south. From the history of the abolitionist movement to the election of 1860 and the creation of the Republican party, this book will give you all the facts you need to understand how the Civil War started, why Lincoln was so fed up with his generals, and how the war affects American society today.

This extended edition now comprises of the revised, re-edited version of the novel 'Rise of the Witch' and the subsequent novelettes, a series of shorter stand alone stories, each developing an underlying theme in the story. Rise of the Witch (Book 1): --------------------------------------When Peggy Stuart learned that she shared her name with a notorious witch from the witch trials of the late 1600s, she felt the need to find out more information. Little did she know that her actions would lead to the resurrection of the witch, who has lain dormant for over 300 years waiting for the day she would be released to once again unleash her powers on an unsuspecting world.Finding that modern weapons are useless and unable to control the witch, drastic action is considered by the government to try to stop her. Peggy and her partner, Matt Taylor, a historian at the local university and an expert in mythology, must work together to try to discover the truth behind what really happened during the witch trials. Only then can they find a way to stop the witch and avoid the catastrophic event being planned by the authorities.Their investigation leads them to shocking discoveries about the past, and the present, which will forever change the world as we know it and thrust them into a new life where they must fight to preserve and protect.Rebirth Of The Witch (Book 2)-------------------------------------------Peggy was not a witch hunter, she was a witch, who hunted, accompanied by her partner, Matt, a historian and expert in myths and legends. Having discovered her family’s dark past and the unknown power of witchcraft that had been passed from generation to generation, Peggy learned to control and use her energy. Along with Matt, they have become specialists in tracking down and dealing with these creatures, when all other measures have failed.In their first official assignment, Matt and Peggy travel to Massachusetts. Something is attacking the residents of a small, rural community near Boston. The blood is being drained from the victims. The young hunters must find out what is behind the attacks, protect the local population and to bring the killings to an end.The Demon Blade (Book 3)---------------------------------------Following reports that a man is being pursued by a demon, The Knights have to face the possibility that in addition to the creatures already existing with the humans, monsters from other realms may be finding a way to enter our world. Matt and Peggy as they are assigned to find out the truth behind the reports and eliminate the threat before its too late. A Kindred Friendship (Book 4)-------------------------------------------After spending so much time working away, Peggy's friend, Laura, invites Matt and Peggy to go on a road trip with her and her boyfriend, Ben. But Laura does not know Peggy was a witch or the truth behind the work she and Matt do.When they are attacked by a supernatural being, Matt and Peggy must try to contain and deal with the situation without revealing the details of the secret organisation they work for, forcing what began as a holiday to become a voyage of discovery, where desperate situations reveal hidden truth.The Troll Bridge (Book 5)----------------------------------The unexplained collapse of a new bridge connecting remote communities in Norway attracts the attention of the Knights of the Arc, a secretive organisation which maintains the peace between the creatures and the humans.Matt and Peggy are assigned to investigate and are pushed to their limits battling the most powerful creature they have faced.

The stars of MTV's hit show The Hills offer the straight scoop on dating and relationships -- from their funniest horror stories to their favorite romantic tips. Do you have trouble with casual dating but put everything you have into your serious relationships, like Lauren? Are you careful and cautious before diving into a new romance, like Whitney? Do you put yourself on the line for rebellious guys, like Audrina? Do you charge ahead at full speed when you meet the guy of your dreams, like Heidi? The girls of The Hills are no strangers to dating's ups and downs, and now they're revealing their innermost secrets about guys, romance, and relationships to their fans. From where to look (or not look) for boyfriend material to whether or not you should kiss on the first date, each girl has a unique dating style -- and plenty of stories to share. Lauren, Whitney, Audrina, and Heidi dish on the rules they live by, the truth behind their most notorious relationships, and how you can avoid dating's perils and find the guy who's right for you.