Books with author lisa-jackson

In Victorian London, filth was everywhere: horse traffic filled the streets with dung, household rubbish went uncollected, cesspools brimmed with "night soil," graveyards teemed with rotting corpses, the air itself was choked with smoke. In this intimately visceral book, Lee Jackson guides us through the underbelly of the Victorian metropolis, introducing us to the men and women who struggled to stem a rising tide of pollution and dirt, and the forces that opposed them.Through thematic chapters, Jackson describes how Victorian reformers met with both triumph and disaster. Full of individual stories and overlooked details—from the dustmen who grew rich from recycling, to the peculiar history of the public toilet—this riveting book gives us a fresh insight into the minutiae of daily life and the wider challenges posed by the unprecedented growth of the Victorian capital.

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.

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!

From the Blue Hole at Lawson Reef and the wreck of the Umbria in the Red Sea, to Michaelmas on the Great Barrier Reef, the Dive Atlas of the World offers a global tour of top dive sites, described and photographed by experts. From well-known classics to sites that have only recently been discovered, this global selection offers the discerning diver a feast of locations to choose from, including an expanded selection of Caribbean dive sites. Whether you favor muck diving and macro photography, wrecks, walls, reefs, caves, blue holes or the adrenaline rush of high-speed drift dive in a strong current (or all of these), you will find well-written, clearly mapped accounts of the top places where you can enjoy these dives. This book features contributions from local experts, leading writers and award-winning photographers such as Jack Jackson and Lawson Wood.

Meet the leopard – find out what leopards eat, why they climb trees, and how far they can jump! African Animals: Leopard provides young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 with an introduction to this amazing African animal. This 16-page book uses simple text and vivid photos to present fascinating facts about the leopard.This series introduces mammals from the continent of Africa. Early readers will learn facts about what these amazing animals look like, how they find food, how they interact with social groups, and more. Each book also features callouts that match glossary words to images, and comprehension questions to advance learning.

Valentine’s Day comes every year. Let’s make valentines, give candy and flowers, and say “I love you!” Holidays Around the World: Valentine's Day 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.

Two years ago, Ava's two-year-old son Noah went missing, and his body has never been found. Ava has spent most of the past two years in and out of Seattle mental institutions, shattered by grief and unable to recall the details of Noah's disappearance. Now she's back at the family estate she once intended to restore to its former grandeur. But as Ava's mind comes back into focus, her suspicions grow.Ava can't shake the feeling that her family and her psychologist know more than they're saying. Unwilling to trust those around her, Ava secretly visits a hypnotist to try and restore her memories. But the strange visions and night terrors keep getting worse. Ava is sure she's heard Noah crying in the nursery and glimpsed him walking near the dock. Is she losing her mind, or is Noah still alive? Ava won't stop until she gets answers, but the price may be more than she ever thought she'd have to pay . . .

THE KGB KIDNAPPED HIS DAUGHTER.THE ONLY WAY TO SAVE HER IS TO BETRAY HIS COUNTRY...AND START A WORLD WAR.With the Cold War raging, a Cuban-American West Point graduate is forced to become a sleeper agent for the KGB. His cover name: Atcho.Atcho's orchestrated rise in Washington DC social circles opens doors into the upper echelons of US National Defense. Doors that Atcho's KGB handler forces him to enter. But Atcho's public life clashes with secrets that only he and his tormentor share. He is isolated in a world of intrigue.And his daughter's life hangs in the balance.Torn between revenge and the desire for a normal life, he must navigate a labyrinth of conspiracy, betrayal, and conflicting loyalties. But with each task he is forced to complete, the stakes grow higher.If he turns the tables against his KGB master, his daughter will die.If he doesn't, the world will plunge into a third World War.Perfect for fans of Robert Ludlum, John le Carre, W.E.B. Griffin, and Ken Follett.(Formerly The Atcho Conspiracy)______________________________________Praise for THE RELUCTANT ASSASSIN: "Atcho is at his best when he's being Atcho--taking names and kicking ass. Highly enjoyable..." --Kirkus Reviews"...action-packed, riveting, adrenaline-pumping reading... Superb historical thriller!" --Viviane Crystal, Crystal Book Reviews"Splendid! Damned fine read. A real page-turner." --Joe Galloway, NYT Bestselling Author of We Were Soldiers Once...and Young______________________________________What readers are saying about LEE JACKSON and THE RELUCTANT ASSASSIN: ★★★★★ "A great writer--he can fill Ludlum's shoes!"★★★★★ "Absolutely wonderfully written! I highly recommend."★★★★★ "I was sucked into the evolving plot lines...until I couldn't put this novel down. Get this book!"★★★★★ "WOW! I am really glad to add another author to my must-read list of military, spy, techno-thriller genre."★★★★★ "Excellent book. Well written and great facts woven into an historical fiction setting. The hero, Atcho, is a fascinating character."