Books with author Taylor Johnson

Graduation has finally arrived for three friends in Donnington, Virginia. Thinking they’ll have time to enjoy their summer and go fishing in the Chesapeake Bay, they unearth a 100-year-old secret that could shatter lives, risk millions of dollars, and possibly lead to murder. Danger lurks in the shadows around this quaint community where people raise families and go to church on Sundays. Faced with three of the seven deadly sins, they’re quickly tossed into a world of wrath, greed and gluttony, a lot of responsibility for three young men embarking on new lives. Knowing they’re about to turn lives upside down, the three friends wonder who can be trusted to save them. Or will they have to save themselves? Join Reed, Nick and Jess as they stumble down the rabbit hole and hopefully find a safe way out!

Reluctant debutante Keziah Montgomery lives beneath the weighty expectations of her staunch Confederate family, forced to keep her epilepsy secret for fear of a scandal. As the tensions of the Civil War arrive on their doorstep in Savannah, Keziah sees little cause for balls and courting. Despite her discomfort, she cannot imagine an escape from her familial confines—until her old schoolmate Micah shows her a life-changing truth that sets her feet on a new path . . . as a conductor in the Underground Railroad.Dr. Micah Greyson never hesitates to answer the call of duty, no matter how dangerous, until the enchanting Keziah walks back into his life and turns his well-ordered plans upside down. Torn between the life he has always known in Savannah and the fight for abolition, Micah struggles to discern God’s plan amid such turbulent times.Battling an angry fiancé, a war-tattered brother, bounty hunters, and their own personal demons, Keziah and Micah must decide if true love is worth the price . . . and if they are strong enough to survive the unyielding pain of war.

American Fiction Award Winner, Best Adventure Novel of 2018eLit Book Award Winner, Gold Medal Popular Fiction 2019Magical Realism set in the Pacific NorthwestAvoided by the Coast Salish tribes for generations, Hurst Island is one of the last remnants of untracked wilderness on the British Columbia coastal frontier. Not yet overtaken by logging or commercial fishing, it is a final outpost where myth lives on, heedless of human progress or desire. As their boat sinks, Amy and Ian find themselves stranded on this island, unaware of what they are about to face.Populated by legendary creatures from Coast Salish mythology, End of the Wild will take you on a journey across time and space to discover the limits of human civilization. What happens when we reach the end of nature? What happens when all the wild places disappear from the Earth once and for all?A sailing adventure. A story of survival after losing everything. Dense and atmospheric. A feast for the senses. Rich in coastal history and legend, End of the Wild will lead you to question the nature of wilderness and what it can mean to the human soul. A memory of a distant and brutal past. A vision of a ruined future. When turning back is impossible and forging ahead means risking everything, where can you turn?

This book helps business owners and and entrepreneurs understand how to build and sell a business for maximum value. It demystifies the world of mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and institutional deal making. Readers will understand how businesses are valued, how to build a scalable and profitable business, and how to avoid the 19 biggest mistakes business owners make.

*Captivating and Educational! Your child will love reading and looking at the amazing pictures in this book!Whether your child is just interested in pictures of horses or starting their first riding lesson, this book is a must have for all young horse enthusiasts.* Do you want to learn more about horses?* Do want to know when they are likely to bite?* Do you want to know the different breeds and what they look like?* Ever wondered what a horse anatomy looks like?* What are the points or parts of a horse?* Do want to learn more about the history of horses, barrel racing, the Chincoteague ponies?* What are Cold, Warm and Hot blooded horses?All About Horses is packed with horse facts and amazing horse pictures to teach children about horses. Featured Sections Include:-Basic horse facts-Many horse breeds-Horse grooming-History-Behavior-Tack-Safety and much more!Amazing Images that Detail-Points of a horse-Bones of the horse-When horses are prone to biteA Few Horse Breeds Covered-Thoroughbred-Ponies-Clydesdale's-Arabian-Quarter-Morgan and more!A great starter education for children learning to ride and displaying an interest in horses.Displays brilliantly in all Kindles as well as iPad and iPhone. Great for beginning and experienced readers or riders, 1-10 year age range. 95pgs

Principles of Aerostatics presents the complete theory of static lift for airships, aerostats and balloons. Concepts are laid out, and building on the derivation of temperature, pressure, density and humidity in the atmosphere and the gas laws, formulas for static lift are derived. The variation of lift with atmospheric and airship parameters, climb and descent, and flight above pressure height are then explored. Both SI and United States Customary Units are employed throughout, and worked examples and calculator programs are provided. The mathematical processes can followed by a reader with an understanding of high school algebra."This is an excellent and unique work bringing the strands of basic theory together and rendering them into a workable series of mathematical expressions which can be used by any individual with a hand held scientific calculator. It is a most significant contribution to the LTA industry." - Dick Chadburn - Former Chairman, The Airship Association

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. It is also an endless scientific panorama. Every movement by the players and each interaction with the ball involves physics, fluid mechanics, biology, and physiology, to name just a few of the scientific disciplines. In a book that targets middle and high school players, Taylor begins with a history of soccer and its physical and mathematical aspects. He then addresses important questions such as how and why a ball bounces, how the ball spins, and what these dynamics mean for the game. He introduces readers to the science of kicking, heading, and trapping and looks at the sources of the energy required to run, jump, and kick for an entire game. Taylor then puts it all together by following a sequence of plays and describing the science behind tactical maneuvers. Sidebars and appendices allow those with a more mathematical bent to follow the physics and perform experiments to see the effects of phenomena like drag, bounce, and spin. In addition, key terminology is highlighted, explained in the text, and summarized in the glossary.

This book provides a creative, fun way for kids to explore all the best things about their lives. Chock-full of thought-provoking prompts that encourage a feel-good attitude, My Happiness Journal suggests drawing pictures of people who make you smile, making a list of movies that put you in a good mood, writing about a friend who makes you laugh, and other uplifting ideas.

American Fiction Award Winner, Best Adventure Novel of 2018eLit Book Award Winner, Gold Medal Popular Fiction 2019Magical Realism set in the Pacific NorthwestAvoided by the Coast Salish tribes for generations, Hurst Island is one of the last remnants of untracked wilderness on the British Columbia coastal frontier. Not yet overtaken by logging or commercial fishing, it is a final outpost where myth lives on, heedless of human progress or desire. As their boat sinks, Amy and Ian find themselves stranded on this island, unaware of what they are about to face.Populated by legendary creatures from Coast Salish mythology, End of the Wild will take you on a journey across time and space to discover the limits of human civilization. What happens when we reach the end of nature? What happens when all the wild places disappear from the Earth once and for all?A sailing adventure. A story of survival after losing everything. Dense and atmospheric. A feast for the senses. Rich in coastal history and legend, End of the Wild will lead you to question the nature of wilderness and what it can mean to the human soul. A memory of a distant and brutal past. A vision of a ruined future. When turning back is impossible and forging ahead means risking everything, where can you turn?