This is a Study Guide for Jolly Time Books: Searching for Kelly, book 1 of an exciting children's trilogy. You are encouraged to order a copy of the book before using this study guide. Most readers use this guide by first reading a chapter from the book, and then reviewing the corresponding section from this guide. The questions will facilitate meaningful conversations with readers.Helle's parents were evacuated with the rest of Pripyat when the Chernobyl nuclear power plant melted down. Left behind, she was raised by wolves and remained unnoticed by the world until an internet video brought her to the attention of Louisiana State University anthropology PhD candidate Janice Grayson. Aggressive but insecure, Janice wins a grant to study Wild Girl of Chernobyl and moves quickly to capture the feral girl. Through a series of bold, and expensive, maneuvers, she manages to smuggle Helle back to the university, where the study itself melts in directions she never could have predicted. Views: 585
Babel Inc. Multicultralism, Globalisation and the New World Order. Views: 585
No matter they might be young, snobby, tough or pompous, there's nowhere to hide when their comeuppance arrives and they find themselves in the poo, in more ways than one.Four short stories based on the scatological misadventures of otherwise normal folks. Some young hillbillies' adventure with an army surplus motor cycle runs afoul of Bessie the cow and ends in a dramatic and memorable fashion. A young post-WWII emigrant unleashes appropriate revenge on his workplace bullies. An over-bearing and snobby aunt lays the foundation for her own comeuppance. Some pompous feminist university staff go looking for evidence of the Yowie, the Australian Bigfoot, and get more evidence than they really hoped for. Views: 585
Lieutenant Jacob Mercer likes fast motorcycles, faster women, and screamin' space fighters. As a reckless fighter jock in the Resistance fleet battling the Corsican Empire, he lives solely for the thrill of taking out as many Imperial bogeys as he can.
A rebel victory is looming on the horizon when the Imperials abruptly change tactics and, in a surprising show of devastating force, incinerate the city of Dallas with a thermonuclear blast – killing millions – and delivering a merciless example of what happens to upstart worlds in the Pax Humana.
But the Resistance will not be cowed so easily. In retaliation the rebel leadership devises a daring plan to strike at the Empire's heart in a final, desperate bid for freedom, a plan that will put Jake Mercer in the captain's chair of the most advanced warship in the galaxy. In a life full of crazy moves, this one might just be the craziest, but Jake jumps at the chance anyway for it means a possible end to the war.
To succeed, all Jake has to do is face down a psychopathic Imperial Admiral bent on utterly destroying the Resistance and even Earth itself. What could be so hard about that?
Similar to Ryk Brown ’s Frontiers Saga, Christopher Nuttall, BV Larsen, and Vaugh Heppner books. Views: 585
A demon is stalking Vickie Velasquez. It wants her life. But there's one heartbreaking way she can escape her fate.Randy Velasquez's aunt disappeared when he was 12. He never got over it. This is her story. Vickie Velasquez just discovered she can never have children. This news leaves her gutted. But a chance meeting with a mysterious young woman leads her to abandon her life in San Francisco and start anew in the deserts of New Mexico. She quickly discovers this woman is not what she appears. Now Vickie must battle a force darker than she ever imagined, one that leaves her with a singular, horrible choice. Will she find a way to fight her fate? This prequel story to The Last Conquistador reveals a hidden side to a supernatural tale that spans centuries. Views: 585
'Tis the season for treachery: The Earl of Somerset is throwing a lavish Christmas feast, a revel above all others to celebrate the holiday. But the Dark Powers have chosen this joyous time to launch a massive offensive. An army of land-hungry trolls has laid siege outside the Earl's fortress, while a nest of venomous traitors waits to hatch its deadly plan from the inside. Now Sir James, the brave Dragon Knight, must fight a battle unlike any he has ever known - a battle no man, knight or dragon can win. Not even if he is all three in one. Views: 585
Tammie McLeod has fallen in love with Devon. With striking looks and charisma that melts her insides, Devon easily wins her heart; Tammie is willing to do anything to win his. But how far is too far to keep his affection?Tammie McLeod has a secret. She’s too afraid to share it with her boyfriend, her mother, or even her pillow. She shared her secret with her best friend, a mistake she doesn’t plan on repeating. Feeling lost and unsure of what to do next, Tammie must make a life-altering decision.Max Shaw has to make some decisions of his own. His father is gone, and Max must leave the only home he’s ever known. Forced to transfer to a new school, Max meets up with Tammie, and they develop a timely friendship. But will their bond be enough to help them through these tough times? Views: 584
The Icit is a short, fairy tale story.In the middle of dark, snowy woods, that have never known the warmth of spring, lives the Hunter and his daughter Rina. When the Hunter does not return one night, Rina knows her father has been stolen by the Icit - a terrible creature who roams the woods. With the help of three magical coals, Rina sets off to save her father.The Icit is a short, fairy tale story.In the middle of dark, snowy woods, that have never known the warmth of spring, lives the Hunter and his daughter Rina. When the Hunter does not return one night, Rina knows her father has been stolen by the Icit - a terrible creature who roams the woods. With the help of three magical coals, Rina sets off to save her father, even knowing it will mean she has to face the Icit alone. Views: 584
Real life story of a 3 month old puppy who speaks about her unforgettable days of her life along with her other siblingsYOU CAN NOW BUY THE WHOLE ARC ONE : Search for "Better Stay Dead Arc One: John Cries as Reapers Rise"In a world where the dead run and bite... they better stay dead!"we get a well written prose, brilliant real characters that are developing nicely and the stirrings of what appears a fast paced exciting plot.", AnathemaDevice "I think Better Stay Dead by Dave Callahan might be the best thing to keep us waiting!", Ben Johnson Episode 1: A kid, John, is running to get away from his zombie father.A woman, Luanne, will do anything to survive. A police officer, Derek, will try to keep people alive. Alec Bonowicz has the strongest survival card in miles. They find that in the land of the dead, you must cover yourself from the living too. Episode List: Better Stay Dead 1: John's ShoutBetter Stay Dead 2: First BloodBetter Stay Dead 3: Recon Mission My AssBetter Stay Dead 4: The Reapers and the PartyBetter Stay Dead 5: Guns and Grudges Views: 584
Imagine Elmore Leonard behind the wheel of a car in Grand Theft Auto as one Italian woman set out to cut the mafia down to size – one limb at a time...Two perfectly matched gangs are fighting for control of the North-East Italian region of Venetia. But a formidable young woman with vengeance on her mind has plans to upset the balance. Abandoned by her mother and violated by a gang of criminals just after they slaughtered her father, Mila Zago is a cold-blooded killer, a deadly assassin. Brought up by her grandfather on the Sette Comuni plateau under a rigid martial code, she returns home to seek her revenge, conspiring to create a spectacular showdown reminiscent A Fistful of Dollars.The Ballad of Mila is the first novel in an on-going series focused on the formidable female Italian Bounty Hunter Mila Zago, a.k.a. Red Dread. As well as being shortlisted for the Premio Scerbanenco / La Stampa, it won the Premio Speciale Valpolicella 2011, and in... Views: 584
