Parkinson: 196 books

Two hundred years in the future, human beings have traveled to the stars, settled colonies on fifty worlds, and finally discovered intelligent life: the Drakk'Har—large, cold-blooded reptilian creatures who see human beings not as equals, but as food. War was unavoidable. Ill-prepared for the sudden...

Some people follow their favorite band—Jay follows the Poet. For two decades, the Poet’s words have given meaning to Jay’s life as a quality control inspector for a New England match factory. He memorizes all the words to every published poem and goes to as many readings as he can manage. Instead...

An international forum, weak and apathetic governments unwilling to face difficult decisions and a secret society formed specifically to ensure change happens; these strands are woven together to create a contemporary tale where the belief that the end justifies the means is challenged.Wesley Smithson...

A touching new tale of hope and miracles from the award-winning Siobhan Parkinson. I love Miranda and so will you - Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl Miranda has a Big Imagination, and always wins Word of the Day at school. When her sister Gemma is taken into hospital, Miranda escapes...

Parents love. Parents worry. Parenthood is a joy. It is difficult and stressful as well. How can you maximize the joy and minimize the stress? That is the goal of this book.Giggling is perhaps the most beautiful sound in nature. It makes those who hear it smile, especially when it comes from...

The mountainous terrain and abundance of rivers near what would later become the city of Rexburg were a magnet for the Missouri Fur Company; in 1810, Maj. Andrew Henry, a representative for the company, built a trading post seven miles north of Rexburg. On March 10, 1883, Thomas E. Ricks, who was accompanied...

John William Drake was born an explorer; just like many, many Drakes before him. His adventure really began with the discovery of a book hidden in the ceiling, followed by the mysterious disappearance of his father. He lived everyday in misery until his twelfth birthday. A new friend gave him an invitation...

We are constantly challenged to make decisions: looking at situations and selecting choices from a variety of options. Not only in business and professional situations are we faced with choices, but also in everyday life. Fortunately, most of them are simple, routine, and safe. However, life can be...

The 3rd Edition of LinkedIn Made Easy has been fully revised and expanded to include the latest updates to the network in July 2013. New sections include how to set objectives and put a strategy in place. New chapters show you how to use the opportunities presented by the brand new profile layout,...

The secret to using Twitter more effectively is to send the right message to the right person at the right time. The problem is you often don’t know what the message is or who it should be sent to. Which is why need to have a strategy. Broadcasting Powerful Messages with Twitter is your ideal Twitter...

This book is about the ancient and early medieval history of Guernsey and the other Channel Islands, set in the wider context of north-west Europe. The Channel Islands were of religious significance to the surrounding areas of north-west France (Armorica) in ancient times, and were also important...

Deliberative democracy has challenged two widely-accepted nostrums about democratic politics: that people lack the capacities for effective self-government; and that democratic procedures are arbitrary and do not reflect popular will; indeed, that the idea of popular will is itself illusory. On the...

Everybody worries. Children worry, too—in new or confusing situations, or when someone is angry with them. This new addition to the acclaimed The Way I Feel Series uses reassuring words and touching illustrations to address a child’s anxieties and shows him ways to help him feel better. Cornelia...

Most people don’t communicate well in personal and business situations. Without solid skills people flounder, time is wasted, and opportunities are lost. Decades of coaching, teaching, and observing have contributed to the substance of J. Robert Parkinson’s You Can’t Push a String. This book...