Mike Lynn: 14 books

Kiwi born and bred, happily married for 36 years, leaving the country of their birth, their friends and family for a new country, new lifestyle, and the chance to watch their grandchildren on their journey through life. Over the Hill and Across the Ditch is a humorous view on the Australian way of life by Mike & Vicki Lynn

The time had arrived to document the history of our family before the opportunity was lost and this book has been written to provide our grandchildren with an understanding of their family heritage and to let them know that Nana and Grandad were not always old and had a life long before they even...

While still basking in a state of euphoria after publishing “The Lynn’s of Tennessee Ave” my wife Vicki caught me in a weak moment when she asked me if I would write a book about her family. I set out to follow a similar format as my previous book, but little did I know at the time just how...

SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY, HUMOR  * Cranky Goblin Cooks  * Unscrupulous Chemists  * Lecherous Space Pirates  * Disagreeable Alien Symbiotes  * Soul-Searching Snot Elementals  The Unidentified Funny Objects series serves an annual dose of funny. zany, and...

Life is full of decision points—those key moments when what we decide can change everything for better or for worse. These 20 tales describe such instances in young people’s lives, ranging from tragic to triumphant, from horror to fantasy to science fiction. Written by authors new and old, those...

Beyond the Cradle of mankind, the universe is vast, unknown, dangerous to the unwary…or those caught in the path of intrepid explorers proceeding without forethought. Thirteen authors explore what it is to pioneer the future in tales fraught with danger and remorse, tempered with hope, luck,...

Perhaps it is not true that there will always be war. Perhaps, one day, humanity will succeed in taming its savage nature so that peace for all humanity will not be merely a pious hope but a concrete reality. Perhaps, on day, we will all be angels. But until then, there will be war—and humanity, being...

Dragons are creatures of legend. Of magic. Of wisdom, nature, and the power of creation. They have been in every culture and mythology since the beginning of time. Writers are creatures of legend. With magic, wisdom, and the power of creation at their fingertips. They, too, are in every culture...

What do you do when the foundation of your universe suddenly vanishes? In a world where magic works--and then suddenly stops working, all bets are off. Those who have magically enhanced their attractiveness must now live by their true appearance. Buildings created by sorcery to hover high in the air...

Humanity is coming up against the limits of the physical world—but the imaginations of the writers in this anthology reach far beyond those boundaries.   The Launch Pad Astronomy Seminar aims to bring more hard science into science fiction. These twelve stories look into our...

SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY, HUMOR * Aztec Astronauts * Punster Prophets * Apocalyptic Apps * Cantankerous Cryptids * and the Duck Knight Fifth annual volume of the Unidentified Funny Objects anthology series features eighteen lighthearted science fiction and fantasy tales from the masters...

In this edited collection of narrative-based, critically situated essays, each contributor explores how class has affected his/her personal and academic lives. The collection is divided into three sections: i) narratives that critique the meritocracy; ii) narratives that trace the effects of middle...

Intimate Partner Sexual Violence (IPSV) is the most common type of sexual violence and a common component of domestic violence, yet most cases go unreported and service responses are often inadequate. This book brings together advice for all those professionals working with individuals who have experienced...

A valuable reference to help practising researchers not only to understand but also to apply innovative approaches to social work research. Featuring extended case studies of actual research projects, the book provides an overview of a number of central features and qualities of social work...