Books with author W. J. Hamilton

Veronica inherits supernatural powers from her mother and learns to use them wisely. She and her best friend, Billy Swift Fox who is also gifted with special powers, enter the foreboding Cave of the Wind and are faced with a succession of trials until they are finally forced to make a decision--return to their real world without magical powers or pass into another, unknown world.

"Sparkling like an aged emerald, the wolf’s eyes glistened under the moonlight. He stared down the mountain into the snowy depths of the valley before him. 'What does it mean?' His snout raised to the broken clouds, 'What does it mean?'" Hidden from man. Ruled by wolves. Watched by gods. This is the Kingdom of Vaal. Short of food and with the weather closing in, the Silver Manes must decide whether or not to leave their home and hunt farther afield - But, starvation is not the only thing that threatens them... Discover the truth, the treachery and the dark secrets behind the legend of The Howling Throne. The journey begins...

In 1842, following the doctor's orders for a change of climate, William Thomas Hamilton found himself accompanying a party of trappers on a year-long expedition. Heading into the wild, Hamilton would prove himself to be a fast learner, as adept with a firearm as with sign language: this early experience would be the making of him. As the nineteenth century progressed, along with many other trappers, Hamilton found himself drawn into the Indian Wars brought about by territorial expansion.Exploring, trapping, trading and fighting, Hamilton shows how every aspect of a mountain man's life relied on his wits and knowledge in order survive the inhospitable environments.First published in 1905, when the experiences of such pushing, adventurous, and fearless men were becoming a thing of the past, Hamilton's unassuming memoir relates an extraordinary life in a disappearing American West.

Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to NASA's Cassini-Huygens space probe, and its mission to explore the gas giant Saturn. Important details include the probe's construction, its launch, the landing of the Huygens probe on Saturn's moon Titan, and Cassini's continuing mission to unlock the secrets of Saturn's rings and other unique features. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Prophecy’s Deception is quest fantasy about a nation enslaved, awaiting the arrival of a saviour who is prophecised to return their freedom. Brynn – an elvan mage – just may be that saviour.When the humans conquered the elvan lands of Andarea, they enslaved the elvan population and executed any elvan mage not willing to pledge their loyalty to the new government. The elvan rebellion has been training mages though, readying for The Prophecy to be fulfilled.Young Brynn is on his first mission: to seek the seer Toormeena who is imprisoned in the city of Sal-Cirus by the Abbarane government, and to find out the full details of The Prophecy. With his loyal companion and horse, Sershja, Brynn finds himself at the centre of the fast-paced action, run down by patrols, rescued by blind warrior, Sariah, extracting slaves, jumping gorges, and crossing deserts in attempting to achieve his goals.Fortunately, he has the support of the may-en-ghi, a dragon-cat race with magic of their own, as well as rebel leader, Riqu, and warriors like Kassan Death-Wielder and renowned archer Sarre Tiengara. Will they be enough to help him avoid the patrols the ruthless thane, Nathan Kennelm, has scouring the country for him? And what of the mages working for the Great Lord Malithorn Abbarane? If the young mage is forced into a confrontation with Colnba and Nisari, he will face the fight of his life.Prophecy’s Deception is the first in the Andarean Realms Prophecies series and will be followed by Prophecy’s Quest and Prophecy's Diversion.

Join award-winning science writer John Hamilton as he investigates Mars, describing its hold on humankind’s imagination and exploring the latest scientific efforts to unveil its many mysteries.Mission: Mars tells the story of the Red Planet, from ancient folklore to modern orbiters and rovers surveying its dusty surface. Every mission is covered, from the Mariner orbiters to the Viking landers, from the Curiosity rover to future Mars colonies. Vital information about the planet includes its geology, atmosphere, gravity, and orbit. Also covered are geographical wonders such as Valles Marineris (the Grand Canyon of Mars) and Olympus Mons (the largest volcano in the solar system), as well as major craters, icy poles, and Mars’s two moons, Phobos and Deimos.Why is Mars named for the Roman god of war? Did people really think Earth was being invaded by Martians during Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds radio broadcast of 1938? What is the truth behind the mysterious “Face of Cydonia” on the surface of Mars? These questions and more are answered in these inspiring—and sometimes humorous—stories of myth, science, and exploration.Mission: Mars is based on the bestselling hardcover series, now updated, expanded, and combined into a single-volume ebook for the first time. As American Library Association Booklist said about John Hamilton’s The Space Race (the previous book in the Destination Outer Space series) “… readers will find themselves immersed in the excitement.” Perfect for school reports, but also a thrilling book for anyone interested in space, young or old.In this 30,000-word exploration of Mars, you’ll discover:• The impact of Mars on modern culture, including H.G. Wells’ classic The War of the Worlds, Ray Bradbury’s masterpiece The Martian Chronicles, and modern works such as Andy Weir’s The Martian.• The promise—and challenge—of terraforming Mars.• The fleet of orbiters sending jaw-dropping images of the Red Planet’s surface.• More than 100 breathtaking images from NASA’s archives.• Diagrams and detailed maps.• The search for water and microbial life.• NASA’s Orion and Space Launch System, which may one day take humans to Mars.• Glossary and Timeline.• Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.• And much, much more!Mission: Mars is thoroughly researched and easy to read. Own your own copy to discover the allure, tragedies, and triumphs of the mysterious Red Planet!

Excerpt from Pastoral Days, or Memories of a New England YearAbout the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

National Parks are part of the heritage of America, and this title examines one of the most compelling parks in the country, Grand Teton National Park. Students will examine the ecosystems, geology, and the flora and fauna that makes Grand Teton National Park unique. Readers will learn this park's history from early human habitation through its designation as a national park, and examine the conflict between conservation and tourism that challenges efforts to preserve this national treasure for future generations. Includes original photos from award-winning author/photographer John Hamilton. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.