Books with author W. Mitchell

A hilarious, filmic and fast-paced crime-caper by 2019’s funniest new voice in teen fiction, ideal for readers aged 11 and up.Some people rob banks because they’re greedy. Others enjoy the adrenalin rush. Me? I robbed a bank because of guilt. Specifically: guilt and a Nepalese scented candle…When fifteen-year-old Dylan accidentally burns down the house of the girl he’s trying to impress, he feels that only a bold gesture can make it up to her. A gesture like robbing a bank to pay for her new home.Only an unwanted Saturday job, a tyrannical bank manager, and his unfinished history homework lie between Dylan and the heist of century. And really, what’s the worst that could happen?A funny, cinematic, ill-advised comedy-crime adventure perfect for gamers, heist movie fans, and anyone who loves a laugh.

A gripping true story of murder and the fight for civil rights and social justice in 1960s Mississppi.On June 21, 1964, three young men were killed by the Ku Klux Klan for trying to help black Americans vote as part of the 1964 Fredom Summer registration effort in Mississippi. The disappearance and brutal murders of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner caused a national uproar and was one of the most significant events of the civil rights movement.The Freedom Summer Murders tells the tragic story of these brave men, the crime that resulted in their untimely deaths, and the relentless forty-one-year pursuit of a conviction. It is the story of idealistic and courageous young people who wanted to change their county for the better. It is the story of black and white. And ultimately, it is the story of our nation's endless struggle to close the gap between what is and what should be.

A thrilling Cold War narrative of superpower showdowns, media suppression, and two escape tunnels beneath the Berlin Wall In the summer of 1962, the year after the rise of the Berlin Wall, a group of young West Germans risked prison, Stasi torture, and even death to liberate friends, lovers, and strangers in East Berlin by digging tunnels under the Wall. Then two U.S. television networks heard about the secret projects and raced to be first to document them from the inside. NBC and CBS funded two separate tunnels in return for the right to film the escapes, planning spectacular prime-time specials. President John F. Kennedy, however, was wary of anything that might spark a confrontation with the Soviets, having said, “A wall is better than a war,” and even confessing to Secretary of State Dean Rusk, “We don’t care about East Berlin.” JFK approved unprecedented maneuvers to quash both documentaries, testing the limits of a free press in an era of escalating nuclear tensions.As Greg Mitchell’s riveting narrative unfolds, we meet extraordinary characters: the legendary cyclist who became East Germany’s top target for arrest; the Stasi informer who betrays the “CBS tunnel”; the American student who aided the escapes; an engineer who would later help build the tunnel under the English channel; the young East Berliner who fled with her baby, then married one of the tunnelers. Capturing the chilling reach of the Stasi secret police, U.S. networks prepared to “pay for play” yet willing to cave to official pressure, a White House eager to suppress historic coverage, and the subversive power of ordinary people in dire circumstances, The Tunnels is breaking history, a propulsive read whose themes still reverberate.

I first discovered my teachers were monsters on my first day of school. Can you imagine that? When you're four years old, not even old enough to do up your own shoelaces and you discover that not only is your teacher a monster but all the teachers in the entire school (except one) are terrifying, horrifying and generally really rather ugly monsters.Join Herbert Fidget in this hilarious, side splitting, monster adventure!

What Do A Sociopath, A Guesthouse And A Cat Have In Common? MURDER!Miss Coco, a purebred, chocolate Burmese believes she is human.Taylor Mitchell, Coco's owner, a photographer for a small town newspaper, is humanAnd the police investigation team think both are a nuisance to humanity BUTWhen a guest slips down a flight of stairs and breaks his neck, questions are asked.Will Miss Coco be able to outwit the killer and steer her owner Taylor in the right direction to catch the crook?A purrfect accident or purposeful murder?Accidental Catastrophe is animal cozy mystery 2 of 4 new cozy mysteries from Amazon top selling Australian author C T Mitchell, writer of Murder in the District, Deadly Mix and Murder in the Parish cozy mystery seriesReaders love Mitchell's small town murder mysteries:* These stories are all short and easy to read. I cannot wait until the author writes another Father Douglas collection. These mysteries are my favourite of all this author's writings! - 5 Stars* I like that each story is a little different and dealing with different murders - 5 Stars* I enjoyed this collection a lot. I liked the main character, Kate & looked forward to watching her solve the mystery. It has plenty of humour and mystery. I recommend it to cozy mystery lovers! - Murder in the District - 40 x 5 StarsClick Buy Now button or read for FREE on Kindle Unlimited

The International Agents of Intrigue are back in action! Twins Pen and Quin are looking forward to the start of the school year at St. Mary's, especially the international soccer tournament their team will play in, but when new student and Brazilian soccer player Mariana da Silva joins the team, the twins find themselves knee deep in a new mystery.The famous Ballon d'Or soccer trophy disappears, and Mariana's family is in danger. Somehow the two events are connected. It's up to the twins to find the trophy and solve the mystery of the golden ball.

What if all the ‘Once Upon a Times’ and ‘Happily Ever Afters’ were in fact all lies? Join Zelda, one of Cinderella's ‘ugly’ sisters on her quest around the Seven Fairytale Kingdoms. Expect the unexpected in this magical adventure story as Zelda befriends the Big Bad Wolf, comes face to face with bloodthirsty blind mice, tackles dangerous pirates and battles the spiteful Cinderella and the evil Fairy Godmother. Who will win in this epic battle of good versus evil? And who is good and who is evil in the first place? Zelda and the Crystal Slippers is the first book in The Crystal Adventures, a major new series that is going to change the face of fairytales FOREVER!Also look out for 'Zelda and the Crystal Lamp: The Crystal Adventures Book 2

"A truly masterful tale!""It will swoop you away and make you wish you could do a little magic too."Wands at the ready! Strange things are about to happen. Bryony Summers is eleven years old and she has one wish - to be able to do magic like her favorite fictional wizard. Now she's found something that could make her dream come true. But things aren't quite what hey seem. Join Bryony and her best friend Mercy as they go on a great adventure that takes them to a place they could never imagine!

Lucy Campbell is the last person you'd expect to hack minds. The college freshman prefers vintage technology, old books and retro fashion. But when she makes a fool of herself in front of her crush, Marco Han, she wishes she could erase the whole episode from his brilliant mind. She's shocked to learn that her older sister, Mollie, can do just that. Mollie tells Lucy she's found a way to delete people's memories via Spex, the thought-activated successor to smart phones and Google Glass. Yet, when Mollie breaks into Marco's mind, she decides not to erase any embarrassing moments because he already has a crush on Lucy. Encouraged by her sister's discovery, Lucy stops avoiding Marco. Soon, the two are dating, and Marco, a tech guru in his own right, elevates Mollie's mind hacking from a guilty pleasure to an efficient crime-solving tool. As the three infiltrate more minds, they realize they're not the only ones who can steal memories. Marco suddenly forgets Lucy; and Mollie forgets that she could ever mind hack. Lucy's mind should be safe because she doesn't wear Spex. But then the mysterious hacker, Nick Lethe, comes after her in person. Lucy flees to the woods, the only place safe from the surveillance of the ubiquitous Spex. If Nick finds her, he'll erase her memories or worse. If she doesn't find him --and stop him -- no one will know that minds can be hacked and lives rewritten.

THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF TUNNEL 29 AND THE DARING ESCAPES FROM EAST BERLIN. 'A story with so much inherent drama.' The Guardian ‘One of the great untold stories of the Cold War.’ Alex Kershaw, author of Avenue of Spies _______________ In the summer of 1962, the year after the construction of the Berlin Wall, a group of young West Germans risked prison, Stasi torture and even death to liberate friends, lovers, and strangers in East Berlin by digging tunnels under the Wall. As Greg Mitchell's riveting narrative unfolds we meet a host of extraordinary characters who demonstrate astonishing courage in the face of adversity: the legendary cyclist who became East Berlin’s most wanted man; the tunneller who had already served four years in the East German gulag; the young East Berliner who escapes with her baby, then marries one of the tunnellers; an engineer who would later help build the tunnel under the English Channel; and the Stasi informer who betrays them all.Capturing the spirit of a divided Berlin and celebrating the subversive power of ordinary people in desperate circumstances, The Tunnels is an exhilarating real-life thriller with themes that reverberate today. _________________ ‘A stark reminder that barriers can never cut people off entirely but only succeed in driving them underground.’ New York Times

You have likely heard stories from friends, family members, and colleagues who quit a job because of a toxic person―an individual who belittles, shames, humiliates, shames, or bullies. You may not have realized that these individuals not only take their tolls on our emotional psyches, but the financial outcomes of their organizations as well. Through this book’s many case examples, as well as evidence-based practices and templates, each chapter singles out one main issue and how to resolve it with respect and clarity. Dr. Kusy presents concrete practices that will restore civility and respect into your organization as well as with increased financial performance. Some of these practices include: Calculating the real financial cost of toxic people in your organization. Providing direct and respectful feedback to a toxic peer, direct report, and even your boss. Replacing traditional exit interviews -- that often don’t work very well -- with a method for dealing with toxic chameleons who "knock down and kiss up." Hiring, engaging talent, and even firing people based on a new approach to values-based performance management. You will emerge with a newfound understanding that restores personal well-being and increased financial performance.