Books with author W.L. Jackson

When the enigmatic Sarah Tanner re-opens her Dining and Coffee Rooms soon after a disastrous fire, the gossips of Leather Lane grudgingly admit she has €œthe luck of the devil.€ Yet when a local butcher is falsely accused of a heinous offence €” selling horsemeat €” it seems her luck has run out. Drawn into an evermore dangerous series of confrontations with a gang of youths who seem determined to put an innocent man out of business, Sarah Tanner€™s own livelihood looks set for ruin into the bargain.But what links the persecution of a humble butcher with a certain Dr. Stead €” a leading practitioner of the strange art of mesmerism €” and a desperate plea from Sarah€™s former lover, the aristocrat Arthur De Salle? As Sarah Tanner investigates, she increasingly fears that the mesmerist, patronized by the highest society, is a charlatan and his latest patient, the unwitting victim of a grotesque fraud.To preserve a family€™s honour, Sar

After thousands of years without magic, Thad a young man has reawakened the lost art. The only problem is that he is being held prisoner by the queen of Farlan a country where men are second class citizens. With rebellion and war knocking on the Queendom's door, Queen Serena must try and convince Thad to aid her or else her country will fall to the militant rule of the oppressive Ablaians.

Someone kidnapped the wrong girl.Twelve hours ago Raike didn’t even know she existed. Nor would he have cared. That was until the only clue to her kidnapping lay in a cryptic note foretelling her death - a note Raike has seen once before. Now he’s prepared to lose everything to get her back.Standing in his way is an alliance of two mercenary companies, a city watch who cares more about stopping Raike than finding the missing girl, and an imperial general who had little to fear – until Raike came along. A gripping fantasy thriller that will keep your heart racing until the very end.

Halloween comes every year. Let’s carve pumpkins, wear costumes, go trick-or-treating, and celebrate! Holidays Around the World: Halloween gives young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 an introduction to what the holiday means and how people celebrate this special day.World holidays are an integral part of early elementary social studies curriculums. In this series, early readers will learn about foods, celebrations, and customs from a variety of cultures around the world. Each book features callouts that match glossary words to images, as well as comprehension questions for further learning.

Ramadan comes every year. Let’s fast, help people in need, and end the lunar month by feasting with family and friends! Holidays Around the World: Ramadan gives young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 an introduction to what the holiday means and how people celebrate this special time of year.World holidays are an integral part of early elementary social studies curriculums. In this series, early readers will learn about foods, celebrations, and customs from a variety of cultures around the world. Each book features callouts that match glossary words to images, as well as comprehension questions for further learning.

What comes to the rescue in an emergency? An ambulance! In this book, young learners ages 0-3 can explore facts about these fascinating vehicles in both Spanish and English.These appealing board books are illustrated with vibrant photos, presenting simple facts about a variety of emergency vehicles. Side-by-side English and Spanish text lets children and caretakers compare words in two languages. This series is perfect for building early bilingual literacy skills!

What comes to the rescue in an emergency? A fire truck! In this book, young learners ages 0-3 can explore facts about these fascinating vehicles in both Spanish and English.These appealing board books are illustrated with vibrant photos, presenting simple facts about a variety of emergency vehicles. Side-by-side English and Spanish text lets children and caretakers compare words in two languages. This series is perfect for building early bilingual literacy skills!

Have you ever had a conversation with someone only to later find out they completely misunderstood you? Have you ever had to make a presentation and didn’t know how to correctly convey you message?How To Communicate will teach you how to successfully deliver a message so your audience will comprehend the exact meaning of that message. Whether it is a one-on-one conversation, a written message or a visual presentation you will learn how to strategically set yourself up for communicating productively. You’ll learn:-Basics of communication-The skills you will need to communicate-Understanding and implementing interpersonal communication-Reading and understanding non-verbal communication-How to improve your writing communication-How to use visual communication to convey your messageEverything you need to know is right here! Never be misunderstood again . . . communicate more productively . . . improve in all platforms of communication!