Books published by publisher Blackwing Press

Princess Sophronia lives in her father's castle in the Land of Hullabaloo. She longs to go into the world outside but her father won't allow it. But when she is Princessnapped by the Ice Wizard she discovers things can be pretty scary out there. She is frozen solid, then sold to a cruel Emperor beyond the Deadly Mountains and placed on a column in the throne room. Captive wild animals are forced to do the Emperor's bidding. The Princess finds she has unexpected abilities. With the help of the brilliant young Wizard of Spume and Peg the flying pony she escapes the castle and frees the animals. The Princess’s ordeals away from home make her appreciate her life in the castle, but she has a new mission, to help wild creatures and the natural world they live in.

“I can’t believe how much I just learned!” That was one mom’s response after observing a single class session of Trick Geography. Trick Geography: World Student Book (Teacher Guide and Test Book sold separately) is a simple, yet powerful geography curriculum which routinely moves students from geographic illiteracy to command of world countries, Canadian territories and provinces, their capitals, and major world bodies of water, mountains, peninsulas, and deserts in less than a year. And all with ease and high retention! How does it work? Morocco looks like a maraca, so we trace the dotted outline of a maraca drawn inside the country's border. The capital is Rabat, so we circle the robot (Rabat) shaking the maraca (Morocco). It's THAT easy!Physical features are taught using simple connections. "The monkey (Mongolia) grew a goatee (Gobi Desert)." Delightful graphics, phonetic connectors, dot-to-dots, and fill-in-the-blanks facilitate multiple learning styles and make the process more like a game than a curriculum. Trick Geography is easy enough for elementary students yet sophisticated enough for the high schooler and adult. It is ideal for home or school settings. Teachers appreciate the simple instructions which require virtually no prep time or learning curve and which give students the option of going through the program on their own. Evaluation is a cinch with the companion test book which includes comprehensive tests presented in matching format. Recommended for ages 8 to adult. 182 pages. Teacher guide required. (The Trick Geography: USA edition is also available.)www.TrickGeography.com

“I can’t believe how much I just learned!” That was one mom’s response after observing a single class session of Trick Geography. Trick Geography: Africa--Teacher Guide (Student Book sold separately) is a simple, yet powerful geography curriculum which routinely moves students from geographic illiteracy to command of African countries, their shapes and capitals, and major bodies of water, mountains, and deserts in about 6 weeks. And all with pleasure and high retention!How does it work? Morocco looks like a maraca, so we trace the dotted outline of a maraca drawn inside the country's border. The capital is Rabat, so we circle a robot (Rabat) shaking the maraca (Morocco). It's THAT easy!Physical features are taught using simple connections. "Atlas (Atlas Mountains) builds his muscles by lifting the maraca (Morocco)." Delightful graphics, phonetic connectors, dot-to-dots, and fill-in-the-blanks facilitate multiple learning styles and make the process more like a game than a curriculum. Trick Geography is easy enough for elementary students yet sophisticated enough for the high schooler and adult. It is ideal for home or school settings. Teachers appreciate the simple instructions which require virtually no prep time or learning curve and which give students the option of going through the program on their own. Evaluation is a cinch with matching tests which are included. Recommended for ages 8 to adult. 59 pages. (The Trick Geography: USA and World editions are also available.) www.TrickGeography.com

“I can’t believe how much I just learned!” That was one mom’s response after observing a single class session of Trick Geography. Trick Geography: World Teacher Guide (Student Book and Test Book sold separately) is a simple, yet powerful geography curriculum which routinely moves students from geographic illiteracy to command of world countries, Canadian territories and provinces, their capitals, and major world bodies of water, mountains, peninsulas, and deserts in less than a year. And all with pleasure and high retention!How does it work? Morocco looks like a maraca, so we trace the dotted outline of a maraca drawn inside the country's border. The capital is Rabat, so we circle the robot (Rabat) shaking the maraca (Morocco). It's THAT easy!Physical features are taught using simple connections. "The monkey (Mongolia) grew a goatee (Gobi Desert)." Delightful graphics, phonetic connectors, dot-to-dots, and fill-in-the-blanks facilitate multiple learning styles and make the process more like a game than a curriculum. Trick Geography is easy enough for elementary students yet sophisticated enough for the high schooler and adult. It is ideal for home or school settings. Teachers appreciate the simple instructions which require virtually no prep time or learning curve and which give students the option of going through the program on their own. Evaluation is a cinch with the companion test book which includes comprehensive tests presented in matching format. Recommended for ages 8 to adult. 138 pages. (The Trick Geography: USA edition is also available.) www.TrickGeography.com

AN ILLUMINATI. A DARK ENTICEMENT'Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,' says the Lord. And as the Lord has to be seen to be merciful, it has to be others that will carry out this vengeance. His second-in-command for one. Holy ghost, Divine spirit, call it what you will, given its orders it will be ruthless.For it's this same spirit, first recorded on earth at the time of the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth that an Illuminati using ultimate sin will entice a return to earth.Now meet Charlie O’Hare. Born Ireland, 1890. A Catholic.And Frank Weinberg. A native New Yorker, 1886. Jewish.O’Hare’s a sergeant. Weinberg, his lieutenant. Both work for the police department on New York’s Lower East Side. It’s the 1920s. Poverty and human rights are dire. Handling New York's crime, well, that was their job. But corruption, from their own department, that was crap, plain and simple. When it involved the commissioner-of-police - 'our boss for chrissake' - they were on a hiding to nothing. Then . . .An immigrant couple have their daughter abducted by a gangster union boss in revenge for the husband's 'troublemaking' in the docks. When O’Hare and Weinberg's investigations lead to the commissioner-of-police being involved; and when they refuse to pull those investigations, it's not just their jobs on the line, orders are to take them out. The Illuminati have long fingers.A full menu? Not quite. Add a killer angel into the mix. Then bring in the meddler known as Satan for restaurant earth to truly open. Then threaten apocalyptic closure by the spirit. Now it's for the US President, Henry Clancy Montgomery III to make a final decision. To run with Satan, or allow an apocalypse and keep man's soul intact.So begins a three-generational probe into a child abduction ring; and one that goes to the heart of an Illuminati controlled government department.Buy your copy of THE SEVENTH GIFT todayand begin your adventure with this Paranormal Apocalyptic Crime Horror that’s Stylish! Sharp! and Grippingly! out of this world; a book that will blow your mind.CUSTOMER REVIEWSGreat characters although some you woud never want to meet . . .Truly gritty and deep and not a light read. Great characters although some you would never want to meet in real life with shocker cliff hangers throughout. On the edge of my seat with this dark story with a real depth to it. Would definitely read it again. Amazon CustomerGood TwistsAn interesting read with some real tension, will keep you reading to the end.Well worth a go. Katharine

"Olokun of the Galaxy" is a poetry and visual arts book that tells the story of an African spirit of the deepest ocean. Olokun is born when Earth's oceans are born, s/he witnesses the Atlantic Slave Trade, industrial revolution and pollution of the planet's water, and, finally, s/he takes off into space to swim on other planets and moons of the Galaxy where there is water or liquid. Author and artist Esther Iverem developed this hardcover, beautiful book, suitable for older children to the oldest adults, to accompany a series of award-winning Olokun figures she creates from reclaimed pants that she has exhibited across the United States since 2012. Honoring indigenous water protectors and the Movement for Black Lives, some of these "pants dolls" wear medallions that read "Water is Life" and "Mni Micomi or carry small photos of African Americans such as Eric Garner or Miriam Carey killed by state violence. This series and book takes Olokun from this earthly home to other oceans in the universe--including the waters beneath the ice of Europa, the methane lakes of Titan, and the far-off star system of Sirius. Olokun is an ancient and medaled hero and heroine, both matriarch and patriarch, a conduit for embrace, safety and regeneration. S/he is also protector of humanity, urging us to save and conserve our water, which is life.

The Sniffer Sisters and The Mystery of the Magic Collars is a children's book featuring two zany, cute Labrador Retrievers named Madi and Oli. The adventure begins when Sam and Queenie adopt the two puppies from farmer Al and bring them home to their cottage by the lake. Little did they know, the special collars they bought from the nice old man on Craigslist really were special, and pretty soon, some strange things were about to happen...