Books with title Author

Chapters include: - A Way with Words- Author at Work- Writing Tech and Trends- Author in Training- Book Work- Kids Ask, Authors Answer- Virtual Author for a Day.Each accessible book includes: - A behind-the-scenes look at the featured industry- Profiles of working professionals that offer an inside peek at what they do- Reality Check sidebars to help readers decide if this is the job for them- Find Out More and Check It Out sidebars for further research- A Day in the Life activity list that details a typical day on the job- Q&As between real-life kids and pros- A Count Me In journal feature for readers to track their activities.With a lively tone, dynamic look, and plenty of full-color and black-and-white photographs, the Virtual Apprentice books are the perfect starting point for young adults beginning their career exploration.

Most people’s lives are defined only by their own experiences. Not so for Ian Elliot, who is gifted with a supernatural ability. Ian personally experiences others’ thoughts, memories, and knowledge as if he had lived someone else’s life. Through the eyes of six-year-old Ian, readers step into the world of a brilliant child and follow him as he grows in stature and intellectual prowess. After Ian is personally impacted by the tragedy of 9/11, his career as a military historian develops into a position as an intelligence informant for the US government. Ian must travel to dangerous, foreign lands and use his ability to prevent disastrous global consequences. Throughout his thrilling career, Ian remains faithful to his family and dedicated to a persistent search for spiritual truth.

The Realms have suffered under a reign of terror for decades after the loss of the last Author. Thuggish Blackcoats scour the lands rounding up wordsmiths and beating down rebelious Antagonists. Their leader, Recyar, craves the power of the Author. But who will be the next one?Alice never thought of herself as special. She was an unremarkable girl in an average city living a normal life. That is until she meets a tall, dark stranger who will lead her on a magical adventure to discover her true potential and purpose. Along her journey she will see worlds she only ever read about in stories, meet the truest of friends, and awake in herself abilities she never imagined she could posess. But with the power comes a destiny and a burden she isn't sure she wants.

The Realms have suffered under a reign of terror for decades after the loss of the last Author. Thuggish Blackcoats scour the lands rounding up wordsmiths and beating down rebelious Antagonists. Their leader, Recyar, craves the power of the Author. But who will be the next one? Alice never thought of herself as special. She was an unremarkable girl in an average city living a normal life. That is until she meets a tall, dark stranger who will lead her on a magical adventure to discover her true potential and purpose. Along her journey she will see worlds she only ever read about in stories, meet the truest of friends, and awake in herself abilities she never imagined she could possess. But with the power comes a destiny and a burden she isn't sure she wants.

Most people’s lives are defined only by their own experiences. Not so for Ian Elliot, who is gifted with a supernatural ability. Ian personally experiences others’ thoughts, memories, and knowledge as if he had lived someone else’s life. Through the eyes of six-year-old Ian, readers step into the world of a brilliant child and follow him as he grows in stature and intellectual prowess. After Ian is personally impacted by the tragedy of 9/11, his career as a military historian develops into a position as an intelligence informant for the US government. Ian must travel to dangerous, foreign lands and use his ability to prevent disastrous global consequences. Throughout his thrilling career, Ian remains faithful to his family and dedicated to a persistent search for spiritual truth.