Books with author WILLIAM D. BURT

The King of the Trees is an imaginative and inspirational tale that blends the allegorical richness of C. S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia with the creative depth and realism of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. What do an old wooden box, a jeweled pendant and some mysterious, green-garbed strangers share in common? Solving this riddle takes Rolin son of Gannon worlds beyond the walls of his little log cabin. With the help of some grumpy griffins and other newfound friends, Rolin embarks on a perilous quest to fulfill a long-lost prophecy that holds the key to his destiny. In the end, he learns that, "the greatest help oft comes in harm’s disguise to those with trusting hearts and open eyes." This series is ideal for both pre-teens and teens (ages eight and up, male or female), including young adults and adults. These books do not contain objectionable language, and appeal to those who enjoy The Chronicles of Narnia, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Borrowers, The Wind in the Willows, and other classics.

Trapped in a phantom forest filled with deadly creatures of the cold, Owen son of Tadwyn leads Lucambra's royal family into a forbidden faery kingdom. Sentenced to death for unwittingly destroying the hallowed Glynnspire Cave, Owen and his companions become the Spirewalker of Feirian's unwilling guests. As the long-awaited ""shepherd's son,"" Owen is called upon to lay down his life to save his friends, restore the faery realm and revive lost souls. He is not alone, for a faithful ally in feathered guise will follow him to his appointed doom. ""The Downs"" is a touching tale of sacrificial devotion and valor woven into a rich retelling of ancient legend. This is the fifth book in the ""King of the Trees"" fantasy series. Seven titles have been published to date. All the titles feature a glossary and pronunciation guide at the back for easier reading and/or reading aloud. This series is ideal for both pre-teens and teens (ages 8 and up, male or female), including young adults and adults. These books do not contain objectionable scenes or language, and appeal to those who enjoy other classics.

Science and technology are central to history of the United States, and this is true of the Colonial period as well. Although considered by Europeans as a backwater, the people living in the American colonies had advanced notions of agriculture, surveying, architecture, and other technologies. In areas of natural philosophy―what we call science―such figures as Benjamin Franklin were admired and respected in the scientific capitals of Europe. This book covers all aspects of how science and technology impacted the everyday life of Americans of all classes and cultures.Science and Technology in Everyday Life in Colonial America covers a wide range of topics that will interest students of American history and the history of science and technology: * Domestic technology―how colonial women devised new strategies for day-to-day survival * Agricultural―how Native Americans and African slaves influenced the development of a American system of agriculture * War―how the frequent battles during the colonial period changed how industry made consumer goods This volume includes myriad examples of the impact science and technology had on the lives of individual who lived in the New World.

Saint James the Apostle was a poor fisherman who became one of the closest friends of Jesus and shared the key moments of his life. After Jesus died, James traveled far and wide to preach and brought the Christian faith to Spain. James was killed by an evil king and was the first of Jesus’ apostles to die a martyr. James is remembered today for his example of courage. This is his story.

Read for F R E E with Kindle Unlimited!Rule. Revolution. Rebirth. Self-reliance.This is the story of the founding of a nation that would become one of the world’s most powerful countries—the United States of America. Of strife and struggle. Of triumph and victory.US Presidents: George Washington - Founding Fathers, The American Revolution, The United States Constitution and Much More follows the tragedies and triumphs of the great leaders that fought for independence on battlefields and in the political arena.See how George Washington went from tobacco farming and raising stock to the first president of the United States.Watch the struggle between Great Britain, France, and the thirteen American colonies that culminated in civil war.Spy on France, Spain, and Great Britain during the Seven Years War and learn how it impacted early America.Spot the founders George Washington, John Adams, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, James Monroe, and Benjamin Franklin.Witness the drafting and signing of the Constitution of the United States and the Declaration of Independence.Catch the very beginning of the fight to free the slaves as the abolition movement picked up steam in the north.Start your study of American History with this quick introduction. You’ll see what happens when the leaders who choose to fight for freedom struggle, persevere and emerge victoriously and how hard-won liberty became a solid foundation for a young nation built on the central ideas of the founders.Scroll up to get your copy now.

What are the mysterious lights flitting above Oregon's Oswego Lake on moonlit nights? Marsh gas? Ball lightning? Holdovers from the dawn of Creation? Or not-so-mythical creatures slinking in the shadows of half-remembered Scottish legends?When young Jonathan Oliver makes it his personal project to track down the source of the elusive Lake Lights, his search takes him to Iron Mountain’s abandoned Prosser Mine and its whispered, age-old secrets. After his brilliant physicist father is kidnapped by Taliban insurgents in the wilds of Afghanistan, a grieving Jon is left to decode a cryptic message leading to yet more mysteries and a remarkable, game-changing invention.While Jon and his grandfather concoct their own contraption to explore the Prosser Mine, they must also match wits with a devious, unscrupulous scientist who will stop at nothing to steal the device Jon has found and sell it to a shadowy criminal organization. Jon’s dual discoveries not only help him to deliver his city from total annihilation but also ultimately rock the scientific world to its very foundations.

Jonathan Oliver is chasing down an intruder on Lake Oswego’s Iron Mountain when he discovers some long-buried artifacts. One of these relics sparks a remarkable spinoff from the Oliver family’s anti-gravity inventions. Together, Jon and his father incorporate their breakthrough into a revolutionary submersible design.At the invitation of Dr. Graham MacKenzie, the Gyrosensors team travels to one of Scotland’s wildest and remotest regions—and its deepest lake—to develop their secret prototype. While staying at Dr. MacKenzie’s retreat center, they meet a pretty but mysterious Frenchwoman going under an assumed name.Across the loch, the crusty, reclusive caretaker of a Victorian-era hunting lodge is hiding staggering secrets of his own. During the prototype's construction and sea trials, Jon and his family confront enemies on land, in the air and under the water. In the end, Jon rekindles a love from the ashes of his youth and uncovers an ancient, holy treasure-hoard. Illustrated.