Books with author Tc Buchanan

The crowd erupts as Isaac introduces the first number, and again when he starts to sing. Intense harmonies fill the tent and saturate the crowd. Strobe lights by the stage echo the music. Jess stands in the audience and watches him. Isaac Coleman, with the smoke grey eyes she knows so well, and a reputation for walking away if anyone gets too close. “Go, have fun,’ her mother had said. Her brother had agreed. “Isaac will be busy.” So she’d come. What could go wrong? Then she sees the slight start, hears the slip, the falter, the pause. Isaac has seen her. She watches him watching her as he finishes the set. The music fades, the lights dim, and Elwood goes to the break. Isaac settles in the wings. He leans against a crate, relaxing until he has to go on again. Miles offers him a joint. He takes it, has a puff and hands it to Toby, perching on a packing case too, boots crossed.Toby holds the joint like a piece of fine china. “What happened out there, Zac?” He gives a slight nod at the stage. “You forget the lyrics?” Smoke trickles out between his lips. Isaac folds his arms and crosses his boots. “A pause for effect.” He doesn’t expect to be believed, he’s been with Elwood for three years and never stopped in the middle of a number before. “Unlikely, something happened.” Miles moves enough to see out into the audience. He points to the side of the crowd about two thirds down the marquee. “Over there. Tall, blonde, long hair, high heels, short lace dress.” Toby leans forward and watches for a moment. He settles back onto his crate. “Not bad.” He looks across at Isaac. “So, why are you still up here?” He takes another puff. Isaac grins. Good question, Jess had caught the flash of awareness. He figured, now she knew she’d been seen, she’d leave. Couldn’t believe she’d come in the first place. Isaac, a successful musician, based in London has come back to the Coromandel to play the summer season at the beaches. Five years ago, he walked out on Jess to go to Australia and hasn’t been back since. Part of the reason he is back is to quiet some echoes from his past and also to make peace with Jess. At first, she rejects his overtures, but eventually, drawn in by the memories of the shared past he weaves around her she agrees to be friends and to spend a month with him. They have both changed a lot. Jess is more assertive and critical of some of the things Isaac does. And Isaac is wary of relationships and avoids any commitment. He makes it really clear their time together is temporary and after summer is he is going back to his life in London. Isaac’s bandmates, Miles and Toby, point out that if Jess is going to spend the summer with them, she is going to hear the lyrics of the new songs he’s written. The songs are about their lifestyle, an endless catalogue of drinking, partying, sex and drugs. Isaac plays the songs to her, she accepts that is the way he has been living and eventually, they achieve something like peace and start to enjoy their time together. But Isaac’s resentment of Jess’s relationship with her boss and Jess’s anger at the way he left, create a minefield. Butterfly Kisses is a standalone book in the Trainwreck series. If you like second chances, alpha males and strong females, then you’ll love this contemporary romance.

Fractals come in a huge variety of forms, but they are generally defined as shapes that exhibit self-similarity and high complexity. These shapes appear in many different forms throughout nature. Introduce students to the fascinating topic of fractals with this high-interest nonfiction book! Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this title includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, detailed images, and in-depth Reader's Guide require students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. The Think Link and Dig Deeper! sections develop students' higher-order thinking skills. The Check It Out! section includes suggested books, videos, and websites for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex and rigorous content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.

What are the state's outstanding landforms, and where are they found? How were Kansas rocks and minerals formed? Why is Kansas world famous among fossil collectors? How does one "read the rocks" to find evidence of ancient oceans, earthquakes, and even volcanoes in Kansas? Learn all that and much more in this new edition of a classic work designed for both general readers and geologists. Like the original edition, first published in 1984, the revised edition of Kansas Geology is heavily illustrated with photographs and line drawings, many of them in full color, plus maps and figures. The introduction sketches Kansas geologic history; discusses how Kansas fits into the geology of the North American continent; explores the concepts of geologic time, labeling, and periods; and describes the natural forces of deposition and erosion. The section on landscapes focuses on the geologic and natural features of Kansas—those that can be seen on the surface—by describing the characteristics of its eleven physiographic regions. The chapters on rocks and minerals describe what they are composed of, how they were formed, and where they are found. This section includes discussions of sedimentary rocks—limestones, sandstones, shales, chalk—as well as mineral fuels, minerals, and sedimentary structures. Another chapter reviews Kansas fossil history, describes common fossils and their locations, and explains why Kansas is world famous among fossil collectors. The book also includes a special guide to noteworthy geological formations along Interstate 70 that pinpoints exact spots where interesting landform features can be observed.The new edition has been revised throughout and includes a new and updated version of the guide to the geology along Interstate 70; new photographs that reflect changes in the landscape since the book was originally published; and the latest terminology for the names of geologic periods and individual rock layers."Would you believe that sharks once swam in the middle of the North American continent? Or that flying reptiles with a wingspan of 20 feet existed, not only in the movies, but actually? These are just two fossils represented among the many illustrations in this interesting and informative book."—Coffeyville Journal Published for the Kansas Geological Survey

Three friends, one destiny...In the 3rd chapter of The Pages of Deresa saga, both Jim and Trevolin grow up together in a time of peace. Both boys, victims of their fellow classmates bullying, until the boys meet face to face.Along with them, Naomi, Jim's neighbor, the three friends grow together in this new coming of age story. As they grow, the innocent world they know begins to crumble and turn. An innocent and peaceful time, so to be believed, until the nightmares of The Demon Seed begin to resurface upon the land.Out of the shadows comes a new threat, or is it a threat from the past world? No one knows, not even the Goddess, and with this new threat of unknown origin, she cannot send the Archangel to help. Leaving our trio and their parents alone to face this threat of evil on their own.What is to come? Will the world fall into darkness? What are these visions of The Demon Seed, Tailn? Or, is there a Rebirth coming?Find out in, The Pages of Deresa: Rebirth

Three friends, one destiny...In the 3rd chapter of The Pages of Deresa saga, both Jim and Trevolin grow up together in a time of peace. Both boys, victims of their fellow classmates bullying, until the boys meet face to face.Along with them, Naomi, Jim's neighbor, the three friends grow together in this new coming of age story. As they grow, the innocent world they know begins to crumble and turn. An innocent and peaceful time, so to be believed, until the nightmares of The Demon Seed begin to resurface upon the land.Out of the shadows comes a new threat, or is it a threat from the past world? No one knows, not even the Goddess, and with this new threat of unknown origin, she cannot send the Archangel to help. Leaving our trio and their parents alone to face this threat of evil on their own.What is to come? Will the world fall into darkness? What are these visions of The Demon Seed, Tailn? Or, is there a Rebirth coming?Find out in, The Pages of Deresa: Rebirth

Skylar and her friends were invited to an A-list celebrity party in Los Angeles. Things took a wrong turn once they left their hometown of Miami. While they were passing through Texas, their car broke down which is where Skylar met the love of her life. Little did anyone know, prior to the quest, she had been harassed by a man which led her to being abducted.

If you are looking for a new dystopian type world, new creatures, and a new original story The Pages of Deresa, Tears of the Unknown is the start of your new journey. The Pages of Deresa a story where generations and Gods collide, with every story comes a new chapter for a new character. The Demon Seed has awakened, and the only way to defeat him is the power of an Archangel. Released from his prison by an unknown source, the Demon Seed is wrecking havoc across the globe, with his eyes set on The Tree of Life. Claire, a former soldier, journeys to find the Archangel. Together with the Calindo Zeig, the Appilando Kiff, Claire and her companions search for the Unknown. It is up to Claire on her journey to stop the Demon Seed, before he can destroy The Tree of Life, which will kill the Goddess Deresa, and set the world into fire.

Fractals are defined as shapes that exhibit self-similarity and high complexity. These shapes appear in many different forms throughout nature. This high-interest nonfiction reader introduces students to fractals, and teaches them new concepts and vocabulary terms including fractal compression, Mandelbrot set, constructual law, logarithmic spiral, Archimedean spiral, dendritic patterns, and venation patterns on leaves. Developed by Timothy Rasinski-a leading expert in reading research-this purposefully leveled text guides students to increased fluency and comprehension of nonfiction text. The complex text structure adds rigor and allows students to delve deeply into the subject matter. The images support the text in abstract ways to challenge students to think more deeply about the topics and develop their higher-order thinking skills. Informational text features include a table of contents, sidebars, captions, bold font, an extensive glossary, and a detailed index to further understanding and build academic vocabulary. The Reader''s Guide and Try It! culminating activity require students to connect back to the text, and provide opportunities for additional language-development activities. Aligned with state standards, this text connects with McREL, WIDA/TESOL standards and prepares students for college and career.