Books with author TC Henderson

"I wanted to become a scientist. But not just any scientist. A mad scientist."For Betty Sue Collins, being a doctor would never be enough. While her parents dream of their daughter saving for medical school, Betty has a deep desire to join her tortured misfit heroes and turn her intelligence into imperium.A waitress in a wig, Betty's life isn't exciting, but when she saves enough to take the Blessmenthol Scale Mad Scientist Aptitude test, she finds that there's more mad science than she could have ever imagined. Now, with a list of tasks to complete, Betty seems to be chasing a dream that's only getting further away.If she doesn't pass the test, she may never be the kind of scientist that she has always dreamed of being – but if she does, she may never be the person she once was.Would you have what it takes to be a mad scientist? You'll never know, if you don't take the test…

Evan thinks he doesn't need to go to school - he's going to be an astronaut instead. His big brother has other ideas and shows Evan that going to school can be fun as well as educational, and will give him the skills he needs to go on his first space mission.This fun children's' book is for anyone starting a new school who may be feeling a bit nervous. It focusses on all the fun things that can help future astronauts reach their dream of flying in outer space, and does so in a warm and friendly manner. The perfect Back to School gift for all space loving boys and girls. In a child friendly 8.5" x 8.5" inch size with bright beautiful illustrations, it will soon become a bedtime reading favorite. There is also a page of fun Space Facts at the back of the book.** There are now kids t-shirts available on amazon featuring Evan the Astronaut - just search for 'Evan the Astronaut Back to School Space Gift' and your son or daughter can wear it to their first day of school!

"A superb debut novel which felt like a labour of love from the author. Extremely well-written story of a heroic time about ordinary people." Amazon review."The Beauty Shop isn't just a book or a story; it's a piece of art that has been stitched together so delicately, entwining both history and passion into one." Amazon review.War changes everyone, inside and out. The remarkable true story of the Guinea Pig Club. England, 1942. After three years of WWII, Britain is showing the scars. But in this darkest of days, three lives intertwine, changing their destinies and those of many more.Dr Archibald McIndoe, a New Zealand plastic surgeon with unorthodox methods, is on a mission to treat and rehabilitate badly burned airmen – their bodies and souls. With the camaraderie and support of the Guinea Pig Club, his boys battle to overcome disfigurement, pain, and prejudice to learn to live again.John ‘Mac’ Mackenzie of the US Air Force is aware of the odds. He has one chance in five of surviving the war. Flying bombing missions through hell and back, he’s fighting more than the Luftwaffe. Fear and doubt stalk him on the ground and in the air, and he’s torn between his duty and his conscience.Shy, decent and sensible Stella Charlton’s future seems certain until war breaks out. As a new recruit to the WAAF, she meets an American pilot on New Year’s Eve. After just one dance, she falls head over heels for the handsome airman. But when he survives a crash, she realises her own battle has only just begun.Based on a true story, "The Beauty Shop" is a moving tale of love, compassion, and determination against a backdrop of wartime tragedy.The Beauty Shop has been awarded an indieBRAG Gold Medallion.

At a time where commercial forces have increased control over the food supply by patenting seeds with genetically modified organisms (GMOs), seed saving has become an important skill to encourage and share.Longtime organic gardener Jill Henderson explains how preserving open-pollinated and heirloom garden seeds from one season to the next will not only save gardeners money but will also increase their self-sufficiency and help them maintain a naturally diverse gene pool of food plants.Here are some of the many insider tips you'll discover: which seeds are easiest to save, why saving seeds preserves genetic diversity, easy hand-pollination techniques for beginners, the right way to harvest, clean, and store seeds at home, how to save hundreds of seed varieties from only seven crop types, how to ensure seed viability and test germination rates, and ways to keep seeds from cross-pollinating. Armed with these simple tips and instructions, anyone with a green thumb will find seed saving easy and rewarding.

Charlie thinks he's a pretty normal guy, until someone breaks into his room one night and reveals that everything he's ever thought about anything is wrong. His parents are boring -- nope -- they're actually highly skilled computer hackers with a history of radical action He has no special talents -- nah -- he's been jacked up with the Jekyll serum, making him near enough a super hero (minus the spandex) The world is basically a good and predictable place -- wrong again -- there's an evil corporation determined to bring on THE END OF THE WORLD... and kill him The person who broke into his room is weird -- OK, that one is true. But Daffodil (not her real name) has a bossy, all-powerful artificial intelligence attached to her brain stem which is bound to make anyone a little different. In this pacey, ironic thriller, brilliant dialogue meets slapstick fight scenes, in a teen version of Christopher Brookmyre, and the question of who's controlling whom is startlingly, hilariously and constantly revised.

Do you think that a cool startup is expensive, difficult, and unattainable because of your personal circumstances? If you are reading these lines, then these teens’ business ideas are for you—because the reality is quite the opposite. It’s actually very feasible, as you’ll discover in this book.Do you only have a small starting capital of $100? Your energy, creativity, and determination will extend it much further than you think. This ready-made list of business ideas, taking into account limited investment, will show you how.Maybe you think that you don’t have the skills or you doubt your ability to create your own business. In fact, you simply don’t realize how many opportunities there are out there waiting for you. You can become financially independent from your parents and a rich person in the future.The 111 teenagers’ business ideas presented here are your chance to not only earn your own money in the form of a teenage adventure, but are a very real springboard for creating large personal projects. All this with just an initial $100 in your pocket!The fact is that the secret to starting a successful business is a combination of capital, labor, and creativity. And you surely have a lot of the second and third. The information presented here will help fill in the flaw of the first.In particular, here are creative small business ideas for teens in the following areas:Service provision businesses (providing knowledge, skills, and information services)Leasing and rental businesses (leasing out items and free space)Trading businesses (personal sales and marketing, as well as selling products online)Micro-farming (organic, tech, and ornamental farming, raising livestock)And also a lot of tips with useful addresses and links:How to start a business for teens with a budget of only $100How to promote your services in the global marketHow to create and launch your own e-commerce website inexpensively with the introduction of great personal projects.As you can see, this isn’t like other teenagers’ books that only offer general information, but there are specific business ideas here, among which I am sure you’ll find something specifically for you. So find your confidence, click on the “Buy Now” button above, and together we’ll celebrate the future of your entrepreneurial and financial success.***Please note: Book is available in 2 Paperback formats – Black & White and Full Color. Choose the best for you***

Can you change your fate—and the fate of those you love—if you return to the past? Journey to 1939 Harlem in this time-travel adventure with an inspiring message about believing in yourself. Eleven-year-old Ailey Benjamin Lane can dance—so he’s certain that he'll land the role of the Scarecrow in his school’s production of The Wiz. Unfortunately, a talented classmate and a serious attack of nerves derail his audition: he just stands there, frozen. Deflated and defeated, Ailey confides in his Grampa that he’s ready to quit. But Grampa believes in Ailey, and, to encourage him, shares a childhood story. As a boy, Grampa dreamed of becoming a tap dancer; he was so good that the Hollywood star and unofficial Mayor of Harlem, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, even gave him a special pair of tap shoes. Curious, Ailey tries on the shoes . . . and instantly finds himself transported to 1930s Harlem. There he meets a young street tapper and realizes that it’s his own grandfather! Can Ailey help the 12-year-old version of Grampa face his fears? And, if Ailey changes the past, will he still be able to get home again? Featuring an all-African-American cast of characters, and infused with references to black culture and history, this work of magical realism is sure to captivate and inspire readers.

Want to predict what your customers want to buy without them having to tell you? Want to accurately forecast sales trends for your marketing team better than any employee could ever do? Then keep reading.You’ve heard it before. The rise of artificial intelligence and how it will soon replace human beings and take away our jobs. What exactly is it capable of and how does this impact me? The real question you should be asking yourself is how can I use this to my advantage? How can I use machine learning to benefit my business and surpass my business goals? This book has the answer. Designed for the tech novice, this book will break down the fundamentals of machine learning and what it truly means. You will learn to leverage neural networks, predictive modelling, and data mining algorithms, illustrated with real-world applications for finance, business and marketing.Machine learning isn’t just for scientists or engineers anymore. It’s become accessible to anyone, and you can discover it’s benefits for your business. In Machine Learning for Beginners 2019, we will reveal:The fundamentals of machine learning. Each of the buzzwords defined! 20 real-world applications of machine learning.How to predict when a customer is about to churn (and prevent it from happening).How to "upsell" to your customers and close more sales.How to deal with missing data or poor data.Where to find free datasets and libraries.Exactly which machine learning libraries you need.And much much more!I know you might be overwhelmed at this point, but I assure you this book has been designed for absolute beginners. Everything is in plain English. There is no code, so no coding experience is required. You won’t walk away a machine learning god, but you will walk away with key strategies you can implement right away to improve your business. Scroll up and click buy!

Somewhere between the breath of life and the cold steel of sentience, a young boy fights his primal nature in a world unlike any other. For young Devin has seen death before—and everything in his nature has turned him against the humanity he harbors. After surviving a deadly outbreak onboard a colony spaceship, 12-year-old Devin has found a new life alongside his sentient savior, companion, and caregiver, a robot named Ark. In Ark’s care Devin grows up uncertain and afraid of a world controlled by people as terrifying childhood memories continue to plague him. Adding to his horror, Ark and her companion Rue have begun a return journey to his home planet of Earth in the hopes of restoring him to his human roots. However, Devin identifies with robots, not people, and Devin fights the decision with every breath until a tragic event near Earth forces Devin to leave his ship in order to survive. However, the transition will not be an easy one. What lies ahead is a journey of peril both within and without as Devin must make the journey back to Earth and rediscover what it means to be human—even if it means becoming someone completely different…

Do you think that a cool startup is expensive, difficult, and unattainable because of your personal circumstances? If you are reading these lines, then these teens’ business ideas are for you—because the reality is quite the opposite. It’s actually very feasible, as you’ll discover in this book.Do you only have a small starting capital of $100? Your energy, creativity, and determination will extend it much further than you think. This ready-made list of business ideas, taking into account limited investment, will show you how.Maybe you think that you don’t have the skills or you doubt your ability to create your own business. In fact, you simply don’t realize how many opportunities there are out there waiting for you. You can become financially independent from your parents and a rich person in the future.The 111 teenagers’ business ideas presented here are your chance to not only earn your own money in the form of a teenage adventure, but are a very real springboard for creating large personal projects. All this with just an initial $100 in your pocket!The fact is that the secret to starting a successful business is a combination of capital, labor, and creativity. And you surely have a lot of the second and third. The information presented here will help fill in the flaw of the first.In particular, here are creative small business ideas for teens in the following areas:Service provision businesses (providing knowledge, skills, and information services)Leasing and rental businesses (leasing out items and free space)Trading businesses (personal sales and marketing, as well as selling products online)Micro-farming (organic, tech, and ornamental farming, raising livestock)And also a lot of tips with useful addresses and links:How to start a business for teens with a budget of only $100How to promote your services in the global marketHow to create and launch your own e-commerce website inexpensively with the introduction of great personal projects.As you can see, this isn’t like other teenagers’ books that only offer general information, but there are specific business ideas here, among which I am sure you’ll find something specifically for you. So find your confidence, click on the “Buy Now” button above, and together we’ll celebrate the future of your entrepreneurial and financial success.

Want to predict what your customers want to buy without them having to tell you? Want to accurately forecast sales trends for your marketing team better than any employee could ever do? Then keep reading.You’ve heard it before. The rise of artificial intelligence and how it will soon replace human beings and take away our jobs. What exactly is it capable of and how does this impact me? The real question you should be asking yourself is how can I use this to my advantage? How can I use machine learning to benefit my business and surpass my business goals? This book has the answer. Designed for the tech novice, this book will break down the fundamentals of machine learning and what it truly means. You will learn to leverage neural networks, predictive modelling, and data mining algorithms, illustrated with real-world applications for finance, business and marketing.Machine learning isn’t just for scientists or engineers anymore. It’s become accessible to anyone, and you can discover it’s benefits for your business. In Machine Learning for Beginners 2019, we will reveal:✅ The fundamentals of machine learning. ✅ Each of the buzzwords defined! ✅ 20 real-world applications of machine learning.✅ How to predict when a customer is about to churn (and prevent it from happening).✅ How to "upsell" to your customers and close more sales.✅ How to deal with missing data or poor data.✅ Where to find free datasets and libraries.✅ Exactly which machine learning libraries you need. ✅ And much much more!I know you might be overwhelmed at this point, but I assure you this book has been designed for absolute beginners. Everything is in plain English. There is no code, so no coding experience is required. You won’t walk away a machine learning god, but you will walk away with key strategies you can implement right away to improve your business. 🔝 If you are ready to start making big changes to your business, scroll up and click buy. 🔝

Want to predict what your customers want to buy without them having to tell you? Want to accurately forecast sales trends for your marketing team better than any employee could ever do? Then keep reading. You’ve heard it before. The rise of artificial intelligence and how it will soon replace human beings and take away our jobs. What exactly is it capable of and how does this impact me? The real question you should be asking yourself is how can I use this to my advantage? How can I use machine learning to benefit my business and surpass my business goals? This book has the answer. Designed for the tech novice, this book will break down the fundamentals of machine learning and what it truly means. You will learn to leverage neural networks, predictive modelling, and data mining algorithms, illustrated with real-world applications for finance, business and marketing. Machine learning isn’t just for scientists or engineers anymore. It’s become accessible to anyone, and you can discover it’s benefits for your business. In Machine Learning for Beginners 2019, we will reveal: ✅ The fundamentals of machine learning. ✅ Each of the buzzwords defined! ✅ 20 real-world applications of machine learning. ✅ How to predict when a customer is about to churn (and prevent it from happening). ✅ How to "upsell" to your customers and close more sales. ✅ How to deal with missing data or poor data. ✅ Where to find free datasets and libraries. ✅ Exactly which machine learning libraries you need. ✅ And much much more! I know you might be overwhelmed at this point, but I assure you this book has been designed for absolute beginners. Everything is in plain English. There is no code, so no coding experience is required. You won’t walk away a machine learning god, but you will walk away with key strategies you can implement right away to improve your business. ���� If you are ready to start making big changes to your business, scroll up and click buy. ����