Books with author Sullivan

From debut author-illustrator Tom Sullivan comes a surprising and innovative picture book that is both a light introduction to the science of evolution and a tribute to every child’s power to dream big.In I Used to be a Fish, a boy is inspired by a pet fish and fueled by imagination to tell a whimsical version of his own life story, which mirrors the process of human evolution. Children—and adults—will love the Seussian absurdity of this tale.The book features a timeline of life on earth and an author’s note, which includes important facts about evolution.

A 2014 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor BookA dog with a ball is one of the most relentlessly hopeful creatures on Earth. After his best little-girl pal leaves for school, this dog hits up yoga mom, baby, and even the angry cat for a quick throw. No luck. Forced to go solo, the dog begins a hilarious one-sided game of fetch until naptime’s wild, ball-centric dream sequence. The pictures speak a thousand words in this comic book-style ode to canine monomania. Ball? Ball.

★ "Perfect pacing builds suspense and adds to the hilarity." —Booklist, STARRED Review★ "Sullivan again displays her gift for concise animal comedy."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, STARRED reviewGeisel Honor winner Mary Sullivan humorously and deftly delivers a sweet spin on cat-and-dog rivalry. Perfect for fans of Kelly DiPucchio and Vera Brosgol. Bob the dog doesn’t mind hard work when it means he can reward himself with a nap. But Someone is watching him sleep! Hopefully they will just go away if Bob lies really still. But Someone, who happens to be a cat, has other things in mind.Up on Bob is a humorous tale about sharing, working hard—and sleeping even harder. With irresistibly sly illustrations and pitch perfect pet dynamics, Geisel Honor–winning author-illustrator Mary Sullivan tells a sweet tale of friendship with a fresh new spin on the age-old cat-and-dog rivalry.

As the old saying goes, “Give a dog a ball, and he'll beg to play for days. But give a dog a treat, and he’ll never stop begging.” In this companion to Mary Sullivan's Geisel Award-winning Ball, there's a new dog in town and he is focused on finding a treat, no matter the cost. But endless tricks and futile searching (you can't eat Grandma’s dentures!) can be pretty exhausting. Just when he’s about to give up hope . . . what’s this? TREAT! In this hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel/ picture book hybrid, readers will rejoice and laugh as they recognize the silly, but always determined, behavior of man’s best friend.

A young adult story of a journey through time and history that begins with an unusual discovery in the vast desert of Egypt in the midst of World War II. Decades later, Will, Dez, Isaac and Amy didn't expect their summer would be anything more than ordinary...but once destiny took hold extraordinary was a better word. From the beginning, with the discovery of a vintage comic book to its finale set around the innocents of a small Cape Cod town a mystery is unraveled by those you least expect. Yet, within the clues also lie an unbreakable friendship shared by four kids. This coming of age mystery-adventure delivers the bravery found in all of us and the fortune destiny reserves for the few. Danger lurks within the shadows, but the help of a power gift awaits those who choose to find the hero within themselves.

“Harrowing but ultimately redemptive…the murder of Tanzania's albinos is a real and horrific phenomenon of the past 15 years, a cold fact that makes the fictional events in ‘Golden Boy’ more moving and consequential than those in any dystopian young-adult chase-drama.”—The Wall Street Journal*"A riveting snapshot of one Tanzanian boy who makes himself matter."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review*“Readers will be haunted by Habo’s voice as he seeks a place of dignity and respect in society. An important and affecting story.”—School Library Journal, starred reviewThirteen-year-old Habo has always been different—light eyes, yellow hair and white skin. Not the good brown skin his family has and not the white skin of tourists. Habo is strange and alone. His father, unable to accept Habo, abandons the family; his mother can scarcely look at him. His brothers are cruel and the other children never invite him to play. Only his sister Asu loves him well. But even Asu can't take the sting away when the family is forced from their small Tanzanian village, and Habo knows he is to blame. Seeking refuge in Mwanza, Habo and his family journey across the Serengeti. His aunt is glad to open her home until she sees Habo for the first time, and then she is only afraid. Suddenly, Habo has a new word for himself: Albino. But they hunt Albinos in Mwanza because Albino body parts are thought to bring good luck. And soon Habo is being hunted by a fearsome man with a machete. To survive, Habo must not only run, but find a way to love and accept himself.

Rare photographs and informative text tell the story of Helen Keller's life from the iconic moment at the pump through her career as goodwill delegate to the world.The fascinating life of one of the most popular historical figures is told through images -- most rarely, if ever, seen -- from the American Foundation for the Blind and The Perkins School for the Blind. The images trace Keller's life from birth, to childhood with Annie Sullivan in the cottage, to college, and on to her many years as a dedicated social activist and spokesperson. We get a glimpse of her sense of humor, her experiences as a lecturer on the vaudeville circuit, her many pets, and her last quiet years in Connecticut.

Suspense, Jaw-dropping, murder, drama, loyalty and lies is only a few choice words to describe this debut masterpiece from new author Perri Sullivan.Legacy Smith, is the proud daughter of a kingpin. Not only did she inherit her father’s company but his wisdom too.Jewelry. Real Estate. Stocks. Bonds. Cash. Those are all of the things that Legacy Smith envisioned when she dreamed of taking over the throne. As the oldest child she is seated at the head of the company of Smith Logistics, LLC, a shipping powerhouse. Charged with the task of running a successful business passed down to her by her father, Legacy finds that she’s inherited more than just a billion dollar company. A large endowment of deceit, envy and betrayal is what she acquires.Along with viewing stock reports, answering to shareholders and attending profit meetings she’s forced to dodge threats of undercover snakes, shipment heists and death threats. It seems that running a billion dollar enterprise could mean jail time or even death for Legacy and those connected to her.The life she expected is not the one she’s bequeathed but she’s determined to crush her opposition and straighten her crown while remaining on the throne.In Legacy of Lies, hold on to your Kindle while reading, this book is sure to take you on an emotional roller-coaster. Will Legacy land on top or crumble?

How To Avoid The #1 Management Problem And Never Let People Take Advantage Of You Again… All of us have been in a situation where we have to manage or lead a group of people. No matter if you are the owner of a small startup, a supervisor or the head of a million dollar company, you know managing a group of people is one of the hardest jobs in the world. Just think about how hard it is to organize and satisfy a whole family on vacation. This should be a piece of cake compared to the challenges someone in a management position is facing. As a higher-up, you don't want to be the authoritarian bad guy everyone uses to point fingers at. Yet it is not a secret that the number 1 problem in management is poor communication. There is no magical formula to be a perfect manager. But there are proven strategies to improve the communication between you, your employees, clients and even the people above you. How many times have you ended up in a situation where you and one of your coworkers talked about the same topic, but interpreted the conversation completely different? ...maybe because your coworker doesn´t even want to understand you and abuses the given freedom. You are responsible for giving clear boundaries and communication. The problem is that generally, humans are lazy creatures. Once people discover loopholes to reduce their workload and ease through the day, they will abuse it. Unfortunately, if one person starts to take advantage of the opportunity, others will follow sooner or later. Therefore it is important to address issues instantly and follow a zero tolerance policy. If you just blare out what´s on your mind, you´ll make things worse and turn a little incident into a heated discussion. And no one likes an angry blow up at work. So you need to know how to deal with difficult people who like to act upon you. Good news is there is a proven zero tolerance strategy to help you keep peace and order at your workplace. In “Zero Tolerance”, you´ll discover: The good and the bad zero tolerance strategy to approach your employees The authoritarian vs. the liberal and the type of manager you should be Questions and mini-exercises to practice your new skills The character traits of repeat offenders and how to catch them How to take the bull by the horns and tackle the real problem Why every manager is also a teacher and life coach How to manage your emotions and regain rationality in every challenging situation How to speak the truth and go on the offensive The #1 road to progress and success in a management position How to be an honest judge on progressive changes The “one step forward - two step back” dance and how to stop the music And much more. No matter how long you´ve been working in management positions, you´ll always be able to benefit from new strategies to improve your leadership. Progress is impossible without change. Everyday is a new day and not only the stock market, political economy and the climate is changing, but also people´s moods and behavior. Your goal is to be stable and know how to make progressive changes by managing your team and employees. Zero tolerance has been proven to be the golden key to maintain a well functioning and healthy relationship with your coworkers. Stop carrying that passive-aggressive feeling of dissatisfaction about certain people around. Clear the air with the right communication. If you want to maximize your management skills, scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

"Sullivan builds tension and excitement in this space opera refashioning of Peter Pan." -Publisher's WeeklyWendy Darling worked her entire life to rise through the ranks of the prestigious Londonierre Brigade. Now as a Captain, she has everything she’s always wanted, including a ship and crew of her own. But when the Brigade receives a strange transmission from the legendary James Hooke, lost a hundred years earlier in uncharted space and presumed dead, Wendy is willing to risk it all to rescue her hero. She races to the planet known only as Neverland; her mission to find the long-lost crew and bring them home.But there is more to Neverland than meets the eye, and more to Hooke than what was written in history books. When Wendy crash lands on the ominous planet, she quickly discovers Neverland’s dark secret; a malevolent being known as The Shadow that’s looking for a host body to escape its eternal prison. To fulfill her mission, Wendy must decide whether to trust the dashing Hooke or the mysterious Fleet mechanic who goes by the name of Pan--and she has to decide quickly...Before the darkness consumes them all.

Well behaved women seldom make history……but they still end up as the monsters of folklore. Faline Frey is a bounty-hunter, more comfortable relying on perp files and handcuffs than using her huldra powers to take down a suspect.No sense in catching the unwanted attention of her local Hunter authority, those holy soldiers born to keep supernatural Wild Women like her in check.All that changes the night she heads out for a date, hoping to get lucky. Instead—she gets screwed.Now her sister is missing, as are Wild Women from all over the country.The Hunters are on her tail and the one person offering to help is her ex-lover, Officer David Garcia, who has just enough ties to the supernatural world to be dangerous.To unite her enemies against their common foe, Faline will need to convince the Wild Women to do the one thing she fears most—exhume their power buried deep beneath centuries of oppression.That is, if she can keep them from killing each other first.If you like Patricia Briggs, Ilona Andrews, Amanda Pillar, Hailey Edwards, Nalini Singh, and Lisa Edmonds, you’ll love this feminine empowering paranormal fantasy with all the elements of mythology and folklore that you’ll ever need!What reviewers are saying:★★★★★ “Freyja’s Daughter is a rare treat for urban fantasy fans.” ★★★★★ “Strong characters. Smart writing. The most fun I've had between the pages in a long time! Sullivan's debut is not to be missed!”★★★★★ “A fast-paced, thrilling tale of women reclaiming their power in a folkloric battle of the sexes.”★★★★★ “In this wickedly smart must-read debut novel, strong women warriors based on familiar mythologies and folktales band together to take down the patriarchy.”★★★★★ “Strong female characters and world building collide leaving the reader breathless and eager for more.”