Books with author lisa-jackson

The second mystery for lady detective Sarah Tanner in L. M. Jackson's gripping series set in 1850s London.A desperate plea from her former lover, the aristocrat Arthur DeSalle, turns Sarah Tanner's quiet life upside down.Arthur needs Sarah's help. Suspicious of the hold that Dr Stead, renowned practitioner of the strange art of mesmerism, has gained on his aging parents, he hope to expose him as a fraud.But Mrs Tanner is troubled closer to home by a series of increasingly violent confrontations with a gang of Lambeth youths intent, it seems, on putting her out of business. What is their interest in her humble Dining and Coffee Rooms? And what is the closely guarded secret which connects the sinister doctor to the young thugs, and threatens to destroy a family's honour? Her very life at stake, her loyalty tested, Sarah Tanner sets out on a trail of murder and deceit, which stretches from the alleys of Leather Lane to the drawing-rooms of Mayfair...

Travel to Ireland with Cooper and experience an adventure like no other!This is a great book to get your kids reading and interested in the world around them. Ireland has a huge amount to offer and this book illustrates culture, geography, history and more - all through the eyes of Cooper, our lovable St. Bernard...Let's make time spent on Kindles, smartphones and tablets educational and fun for ALL the family! Along the way, meet Cooper's friends, experience adventures in Kerry, the Kingdom of Ireland and uncover what makes Ireland's national sport, Gaelic football and hurling just so special.This book is perfect for kids aged 6-10 who want to learn about what makes Ireland such a special place to visit.Each chapter is beautifully illustrated and designed to captivate the imagination of everyone who reads this book. These stories are appropriate for reading to children anytime including at bedtime. Here's what readers had to say about Cooper’s fun and educational adventure to Ireland:“This is a well-written account of a travel-loving dog called Cooper. It brings the reader young and young at heart, across the plains of Ireland, through the experience of Cooper. A great read, with lovely illustrations. Well done, please tell Cooper to visit some more countries." -- Pipi"Journey along with Cooper to see some amazing places in Ireland. I love his friends, especially Larry the Labrador - I hope he gets to open his "dog-only" gym!! Nice bedtime story for the little ones and great for young readers to get them thinking about overseas travel." -- Susan Braxton"Adorable and educational little book. Love the combination of illustrations and actual pictures of places in Ireland. Lots of fun!!"-- Emi“Brilliant book. I have a son aged 7 and he has lots of questions about Ireland and this was perfect for him. It makes learning fun and it's educational too!” -- Siobhan Murphy"This is a great book for children to explore parts of the country and the living history of Ireland. The author talks about culture and sights that kids will enjoy through their canine narrator, Cooper. It's a brief trip and history lesson that will keep kids longing for more." -- BG JenkinsYou and your kids will love this book...grab it now while it's still available at this discounted price.

The Cold War. A backdrop to betrayal. A playground to power. When his daughter is kidnapped, Cuban-born, West Point Graduate Atcho must be a sleeper agent to men he'd rather kill. Atcho's rise opens doors into US National Defense even as a seemingly omniscient KGB officer holds unflinching sway over his actions. His public life clashes with secrets that only he and his tormentor share, isolating him in a world of intrigue among people whom he is determined not to betray.When the darkness of night is your only camouflage, you learn to Curse the Moon.

Meet Joshua Tanner. He is a curious seven-year-old who is tired of watching Oprah with his grandma, so he sets out to look for an adventure. For just once Joshua wants to go into the woods and swim in the pond with the big boys. But Joshua soon discovers that swimming in the pond is not the only thing that the boys were up to that afternoon. Joshua's discovery at the pond unveils the lives of four teenage boys whose lives take a turn for the worse due to peer pressure and their loyalty to one another.

From small steps to giant leaps, A Galaxy of Her Own tells fifty stories of inspirational women who have been fundamental to the story of humans in space, from scientists to astronauts to some surprising roles in between.From Ada Lovelace in the nineteenth century, to the women behind the Apollo missions, from the astronauts breaking records on the International Space Station to those blazing the way in the race to get to Mars, A Galaxy of Her Own reveals extraordinary stories, champions unsung heroes and celebrates remarkable achievements from around the world.Written by Libby Jackson, a leading UK expert in human space flight, and illustrated with bold and beautiful artwork from the students of London College of Communication, this is a book to delight and inspire trailblazers of all ages.Packed full of both amazing female role models and mind-blowing secrets of space travel, A Galaxy of Her Own is guaranteed to make any reader reach for the stars.

Hybrid Prophecy from best-selling author, D. L. Jackson Swoon. Swoon. Swoon some more!Gorgeous best friend. Superpowers. Two boys who are in love with her. What more can a girl want?Falling in love with her best friend is the last thing sixteen-year-old Yasmine wants to do. But it's inevitable. Terrace is kind, protective and a science prodigy. He gives up his bed for her just so she can have a safe place to sleep after she wakes from night terrors. Prophesizing the deaths of everyone she loves and the destruction of entire races of people fill her dreams night after night, and Terrace is there for her. Yasmine never imagined that Terrace would be the one to cause her death.Terrace has done everything in his power as the leader of the rogue army against the Coalition for the Superior Race to prevent Yasmine from finding out what he is, what she is, hybrids mixed with the DNA of gods. Daivat, the scientist that created them, is determined to destroy all races in order to populate the earth with his superior beings. Yasmine and Terrace discover that they were created to be together, but when Terrace’s family kidnapped him when he was a baby and hid him from the coalition, Mysin was his replacement. Mysin is willing to die for Yasmine. Daivat created him with the blood of a serpent god intentionally making Mysin prone to evil. However, Daivat hadn’t planned for how much Mysin would love Yasmine. Yasmine’s existence is tied to both Mysin and Terrace.The battle to save Yasmine’s friends and family will cause her to question everything she knows about love, honor, and sacrifice.