Books with author Thomas V. Ress

Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge was created on July 7, 1938, when Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order to establish the Wheeler Migratory Waterfowl Refuge with a mission to serve "as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife." The refuge was Alabama's first national wildlife refuge and the first national wildlife refuge to be an integral part of a man-made reservoir, encompassing part of Wheeler Lake, which was formed by the construction of Wheeler Dam by the Tennessee Valley Authority. In the ensuing years, the character of the land within the refuge boundaries changed. From eroded, barren fields arose thick stands of hardwoods and pines, lush wetlands, and shady sloughs that attracted huge flocks of ducks and geese. Beaver, deer, otters, and alligators returned. Today, the refuge is a haven of natural beauty surrounded by the trappings of modern society, attracting thousands of visitors who come to view the large numbers of ducks, geese, cranes, and other wildlife that inhabit the refuge.

Vintage Vacation is a thrilling adventure that has its origins in a real Welsh legend.Meg, William and Lizzie are reluctantly holidaying in an ancient Welsh long-house, a stone’s throw from a ruined medieval castle. Whilst they find themselves extending their stay in the old house and sprucing up the dated vintage décor, they discover an old journal and become caught up in an exciting plot to find a mysterious underground tunnel. As the children slowly warm to the charms of un-modernized living, little do they realize they are on the threshold of an unforgettable adventure to find the legendary lost treasure buried deep within the Welsh hills. The idyllic daffodil strewn village, charming Welsh long-house, and the sad and neglected remains of the two imposing castles provide the perfect setting for this charming adventure.C.V. Thomas is a new Welsh writer inspired by dusty books, vintage pursuits and a love of literature. She is stirred by poetry and her Welsh surroundings. A busy wife and mum of three, she is presently in the throes of writing two further children's novels and plotting a murder mystery.Vintage Vacation is C.V. Thomas’s first novel, she hopes you enjoy it.Find C.V. Thomas and Vintage Vacation on Facebook or www.whisperingtreeoriginalbooks.com

The book depicts the adventure of a young school girl Rebecca who goes to stay with her auntie for what she thought would be a quiet and peaceful summer holiday. Rebecca’s break from school was to be interrupted by new mystery friends, disasters averted and much more.. Rebecca soon learned the true meaning of ‘hearing it on the grapevine’ and ‘gossips over the garden fence’. Before long, she too recognised the importance of ‘green fingers’. This is an excellent tale of supernatural friendships, survival and hope.

Vintage Vacation is a thrilling adventure that has its origins in a real Welsh legend. Meg, William and Lizzie are reluctantly holidaying in an ancient Welsh long-house, a stone's throw from a ruined medieval castle. Whilst they find themselves extending their stay in the old house and sprucing up the dated vintage décor, they discover an old journal and become caught up in an exciting plot to find a mysterious underground tunnel. As the children slowly warm to the charms of un-modernized living, little do they realize they are on the threshold of an unforgettable adventure to find the legendary lost treasure buried deep within the Welsh hills. The idyllic daffodil strewn village, charming Welsh long-house, and the sad and neglected remains of the two imposing castles provide the perfect setting for this charming adventure. C.V. Thomas is a new Welsh writer inspired by dusty books, vintage pursuits and a love of literature. She is stirred by poetry and her Welsh surroundings. A busy wife and mum of three, she is presently in the throes of writing two further children's novels and plotting a murder mystery. Vintage Vacation is C.V. Thomas's first novel, she hopes you enjoy it. Find C.V. Thomas and Vintage Vacation on Facebook or www.whisperingtreeoriginalbooks.com

Unleash your creativity and escape to one of the most beloved series of all time.From the heraldry of the four Hogwarts houses to the extravagant wares of Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, the world of Harry Potter overflows with radiant color. Filled with intricate illustrations and elaborate designs used in the making of the Harry Potter films, this book invites you to imbue the wizarding world with color in your own explorations of Hogwarts Castle, the Forbidden Forest, and much more. You will also find pages of magical creatures and iconic scenes from the films, from the Sorting Ceremony in Harry's first year, to the unforgettable final battle between Harry and Lord Voldemort, as well as some of the marvelous props used in the movies, such as The Quibbler, Quidditch World Cup posters, and the Triwizard Cup. Also includes sixteen pages of full-color art from the movies to inspire you as you draw.