Books published by publisher Green Bike Books

Some secrets can't be kept.Working as a journalist at a small weekly paper in rural Idaho, Cal Murphy begins losing his big city dreams of writing for a metro paper before his passion is reignited after three high school star athletes are found dead in a 24-hour period.As he and fellow photographer Kelly Mendoza attempt to make sense of bizarre circumstances that led to the teens' deaths, Cal makes a chilling discovery, uncovering a vast conspiracy that grows darker with every twist and turn.With a mastermind determined to silence Cal and Kelly for good, the young reporters ultimately must decide if their lives are worth the risk to reveal the truth.

Working as a journalist at a small weekly paper in rural Idaho, Cal Murphy begins losing his big city dreams of writing for a metro paper. His passion is reignited after three high school star athletes are found dead in a 24-hour period. As he and fellow photographer Kelly Mendoza attempt to make sense of bizarre circumstances that led to the teens' deaths, Cal makes a chilling discovery, uncovering a vast conspiracy that grows darker with every twist and turn. With a mastermind determined to silence Cal and Kelly for good, the young reporters ultimately must decide if their lives are worth the risk to reveal the truth.

"You look astonishingly pretty," admits Johanna when Sophia steps out of her bedroom dressed in Ulrika's magnificent gown. Sophia is stunned, halting in mid-step. This is rare praise from her cold mother, so she must, indeed, look very good. At Frederick's side during the elaborate court dinner, Sophia shines and sparkles with youth and wit. The monarch is very pleased with his choice. Indeed, he is so enamored with the girl that he opens his purse to outfit mother and daughter, both woefully deficient in material matters appropriate for court life.So begins the transformation of Princess Sophia of Anhalt-Zerbst into Catherine the Great of Russia. The personal and professional triumphs and tribulations of this remarkable woman are retold by Sigrid Weidenweber, whose research into the life of Catherine reveals a new perspective on Catherine, from the inside out. Sigrid portrays with heartfeld understanding what it was like to have been such a major European political and military, social and cultural figure during the eighteenth century. WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ... “The admirers of literature and history will welcome this trilogy as a ray of light suddenly invading our age of darkness. Well researched and well written, it gives a unique insight into the tragic and fascinating story of Volga Germans over three centuries. Pasrts of it (such as volume 3) can and should be turned into an excellent movie, too. A reader who prides himself in his knowledge of history will still learn much from this book. A reader of most refined literary taste will still find it difficult to put down. Both will be eagerly waiting for Sigrid's next work.” – Vladimir Bukovsky, Russian political activist and author“With great skill and passion Sigrid Weidenweber unveils an epic and important historical journey, bringing to life the danger, violence, and intrigue of European royalty through the eyes of one of its most prominent and fascinating members.” – Tim Green, New York Times bestselling author“Great nations become great because of great people. Sigrid has combined her research and writing skills to trace the story of one of Russia’s great leaders. Catherine is superb reading about an exciting monarch who changed the course of European history – a real ‘page turner’!” – John Van Diest, Founder, Multnomah Press, & Associate Publisher, Tyndale House Publishers “Sigrid Weidenweber has carefully researched the history of the times, and presented it so colorfully that one would think she was an eyewitness to all the intrigue at the Russian court in the 18th century. It's excellent, engrossing reading!” – Paul L. Maier, Western Michigan University“… a splendid fictional, yet historical romp through the fragile crystal of the eighteenth century.” – Dona Reeves-Marquardt, Texas State University

When your moment comes, what will you make of it? At the age of five, Melanie Armstrong watched her fragile world melt when both her parents were dragged away as part of The Peter Pan Project. Apollo, the leader of the area formerly known as the United States, separated siblings and destroyed families to create a world where "family" has a different kind of meaning. He also created a place called Paradise for a select group of young men and women when they reach the age of 18. But Mel receives a letter warning her that Paradise isn't what it seems from her long lost brother. And when she's selected, her moment arrives. She must make the most of it or suffer a fate worse than death.

James Flynn has foiled sinister schemes in the past—but never one like this. When the former CIA operative visits the Arctic on an assignment for The International magazine, he learns that a brazen heist is occuring at the Global Seed Vault just a few miles away. If successful, the heist will lead to a worldwide food crisis and a shift in the balance of power. In a race against time and all the dangers lurking on the unforgiving icy terrain, Flynn must rely on his wits, skills, and a pair of unlikely accomplices to help him conquer a common enemy.From R.J. Patterson’s bestselling James Flynn series, Seeds of War is a compelling thriller about a real danger in the world that will leave you breathless until the last page.

Understand and manage the most common animal phobia of all – fear of dogs!Get a better understanding of common childhood fears and anxietiesSee effective ways of relating, listening and speaking to childrenThe Boy Who Was Afraid of DogsJonathan Turner is afraid of dogs, all dogs. He feels very alone as everybody else seems to love them, or like them at least. If only someone understood, anybody. How can he ever feel normal around dogs? There were all kinds of things Jonathan could not (or would not) do because he was so afraid of dogs. He couldn’t visit houses where dogs lived. He couldn’t go for a walk on the beach because dogs loved to walk on the beach. He couldn’t go to the shop on his own because Mr. Moore’s dog, Freddy, might be on village patrol. Sometimes, and worst of all, Jonathan Turner missed birthday parties...The Boy Who Was Afraid of Dogs tells the story of how nine-year-old Jonathan Turner’s fear of dogs is transformed and how the adults around him helped that transformation.The Boy Who Was Afraid of Dogs is the first story in Understanding Children Series 1, a research-based, accessibly-written series of stories for adults to read with children, or for children to read themselves. The stories •give the reader a better understanding of children’s common fears and anxieties, •model good ways of relating, listening and speaking to children, •provide practical ideas about how (and how not!) to communicate with children, especially about their fears and anxieties.The stories deal with fears and anxieties about a range of subjects including monsters, dogs, conflict, body image and Santa Claus. The communication strategies in the stories, however, are relevant to any topic or issue.Online courses, seminars and workbooks available.greenbikebooks@gmail.com

Welcome to the topsy-turvy world of Chelm – the city of wise fools celebrated in Jewish folklore. According to legend, Chelm was populated by preposterously silly townsfolk. There are numerous tales of their idiotic exploits and the most famous is the story of the people of Chelm and the moon…The people of Chelm have a problem. They love to walk the streets at night under the light of the radiant moon. But every now and then, the moon disappears from the sky and they can’t find their way home. Perhaps someone is stealing it, or maybe it’s hiding on purpose? Being very clever, the wise people of Chelm know exactly what they must do. They will buy a brand-new moon – one that will shine clear and bright every night. But will everything go according to plan?Shlomo Abbas retells the story with a perfect comic touch and Omer Hoffmann illustrates the tale beautifully.For 4–8-year-olds.

Family conflict – a very common source of childhood anxietyGet a better understanding of family conflict and its effects on childrenSee effective ways of relating, listening and speaking to childrenThe Girl Who Wished Her Parents Would Stop Fighting Everyone who knew Lucy Olden agreed that she was a very special person indeed. She was a quiet and contained child, gentle and organised, and she had a fantastic sense of humour. She was great fun to be with and best of all, she was a really good friend…In lots of ways, Lucy Olden’s life was quite ordinary... Except…Things weren’t that ordinary at home - Lucy’s parents shouted at each other and that frightened Lucy. It was the one thing in her life that made her really sad, and it made her embarrassed. But most of all it frightened her. A recent UK survey found that “over half of parents with children experience serious or frequent conflict … (and) children are overwhelmingly the victims: 950,000 children are affected by domestic violence, either directly as victims of violence, or indirectly in terms of witnessing violence” (4children, 2012. The Enemy Within). The Girl Who Wished Her Parents Would Stop Fighting tells the story of Lucy Olden and the effects of conflict on her and her family. The Girl Who Wished Her Parents Would Stop Fighting is the third story in Understanding Children Series 1, a research-based, accessibly-written series of stories for adults to read with children, or for children to read themselves. The stories •give the reader a better understanding of children’s common fears and anxieties, •model good ways of relating, listening and speaking to children, •provide practical ideas about how (and how not!) to communicate with children, especially about their fears and anxieties.The stories deal with fears and anxieties about a range of subjects including monsters, dogs, conflict, body image and Santa Claus. The communication strategies in the stories, however, are relevant to any topic or issue.Workbooks, seminars and online courses also available. Further details from greenbikebooks@gmail.com

Body image issues can be the source of a lot of anxiety for children and can have serious consequences for them. The Girl Who Thought She Didn’t Look Right is the story of a girl beginning to develop body image issues and how she came to manage them successfully.Read The Girl Who Thought She Didn’t Look Right andGet a better understanding of common childhood fears and anxietiesSee effective ways of relating, listening and speaking to childrenThe Girl Who Thought She Didn’t Look Right Fitting in is a key concern of teens, tweens and increasingly younger children. Part of the effort to fit in can involve pressure from peers, families and media to look a certain way. Body image describes how people see themselves, what they see when they look in the mirror. According to surveys, more than 40% of young people report that they are unhappy with their body image and more than two-thirds report that they feel under pressure to look good for other people. Negative body image can be one of the first triggers of an eating disorder. The Girl Who Thought She Didn’t Look Right tells the story of Julie Mullins who, after a shaky start, developed a healthy, positive body image. The Girl Who Thought She Didn’t Look Right is the fifth story in Understanding Children Series 1, a research-based, accessibly-written series of stories for adults to read with children, or for children to read themselves. The stories •give the reader a better understanding of children’s common fears and anxieties, •model good ways of relating, listening and speaking to children, •provide practical ideas about how (and how not!) to communicate with children, especially about their fears and anxieties.The stories deal with fears and anxieties about a range of subjects including monsters, dogs, conflict, body image and Santa Claus. The communication strategies in the stories, however, are relevant to any topic or issue.Workbooks, seminars and online courses also available. Further details from greenbikebooks@gmail.com

FEAR OF MONSTERS!Do you know children who worry and can’t sleep at night?They may be afraid of MONSTERS but can’t tell anyone!Get a better understanding of this very common childhood fear See effective ways of relating, listening and speaking to children The Boy Who Was Afraid of Monsters This is the story of Charlie Healy whose life is quite perfect. Except for one thing. He has an enormous, silent fear of a monster. The arrival of the dreaded Scartledder in Charlie’s life, the most fearful monster of them all, had been unexpected and abrupt. He feels very alone in his fear, believes he could never admit it to anybody, even to say the word aloud seems dangerous. The Boy Who Was Afraid of Monsters tells the story of how Charlie came to understand his fear of monsters and of how the adults around him found ways to understand and communicate with him, transforming Charlie’s fear in the process. The Boy Who Was Afraid of Monsters is the second story in Understanding Children Series 1, a research-based, accessibly-written series of stories for adults to read with children, or for children to read themselves. The stories •give the reader a better understanding of children’s common fears and anxieties, •model good ways of relating, listening and speaking to children, •provide practical ideas about how (and how not!) to communicate with children, especially about their fears and anxieties.The stories deal with fears and anxieties about a range of subjects including monsters, dogs, conflict, body image and Santa Claus. The communication strategies in the stories, however, are relevant to any topic or issue.Workbooks, seminars and online courses also available. Further details from greenbikebooks@gmail.com