When thirteen-year-old Andy Mackpeace's psychic grandmother Geri bequeaths him some mysterious incense sticks, he lights one in her memory, and the smoke hurls him back to March 5, 1770 in Massachusetts. There he meets Samuel Maverick, a soon to be victim of the Boston Massacre. Andy experiences the horrible event and is almost killed. He discovers that lighting the unused portion of the stick brings him back to his New Hampshire home in the present.Andy and his best friend Roger S...

"A sweeping American romance, set in a vivid Philadelphia at the dawn of the republic." - Booklife"It's the compelling characters . . . who give the work a feeling of depth that separates it from other works in the genre." - Kirkus ReviewsSet in late 18th-century Philadelphia, this "engaging historical romance" (Booklife) spans seven years in the lives of three young Britons who meet while crossing the Atlantic in search of a new beginning.David, a Scot newly appren...

"Years of resentment and a passionate romance throw a man into turmoil when he returns to the Scottish Highlands in this novel . . . intriguing until the end" ~ Kirkus Reviews"With two multilayered protagonists and a strong foundation laid for sequels, this eloquent mix of historical fiction and romance will appeal to fans of both genres." ~ BookLife ReviewsBefore his father offered to shelter Wylie's two sons, nothing could lure Wylie Macpherson back to S...

Gain proficiency, productivity, and power by working on projects and kick-starting your career in Python with this comprehensive, hands-on guide. Key Features • Understand and utilize Python syntax, objects, methods, and best practices • Explore Python's many features and libraries through real-world problems and big data • Use your newly acquired Python skills in machine learning as well as web and software development Book Description Python is among the most popular programming language...

Learn the fundamentals of clean, effective Python coding and build the practical skills to tackle your own software development or data science projectsKey FeaturesBuild key Python skills with engaging development tasks and challenging activitiesImplement useful algorithms and write programs to solve real-world problemsApply Python in realistic data science projects and create simple machine learning modelsBook DescriptionHav...

Discover the untapped features of object-oriented programming and use it with other software tools to code fast, efficient applications.Key FeaturesExplore the complexities of object-oriented programming (OOP)Discover what OOP can do for youLearn to use the key tools and software engineering practices to support your own programming needsBook DescriptionYour experience and knowledge always influence the a...

In 1977, Cape May, New Jersey is a sleepy beach town undergoing a transformation. In the men only gym on Stockton Place, a young man is found nude in the shower with his skull crushed, a work out weight lying by his side.Cape May is all surface innocence, but people harbor secrets as Detective Chris MacNeil begins to unravel the seductive web of connections to find the murderer.

Stanley, a typical schoolboy, learns that nature has a playful but serious side. Each time he litters, animals like a cheeky squirrel and a wise owl teach him lessons in hilarious ways. From banana peels to eagle droppings, Stanley faces nature's humorous wrath. These antics lead him to realize the importance of keeping the environment clean. Nature Rules! is a charming and educational tale by Lee Graham that blends humour and adventure, showing young readers the impact of their actions on...

In 1977, Cape May, New Jersey is an unassuming beach town when in early June, a local celebrity falls out of a top floor window onto Jackson Street.As Detective Chris MacNeil investigates a seemingly tragic accident, he uncovers a "Cape May with Cobwebs", a place where people live to deceive in order to hide their darker secrets.

A riveting depiction of both the beauty of 18th-century Jamaica and the horrors of plantation life in the British West Indies.When Albert Ross sailed to Jamaica months after their wedding, Rhiannon Ross believed he'd abandoned her for the sanctuary of his West Indies plantation and complacent mulatta mistress. Not one to live life in limbo, Rhiannon has followed in a bid to secure her position as his lawful wife and to quell her growing attraction to her American advisor, Liam Broc...

THIS NOVELLA IS THE THIRD OF THREE PARTS OF THE FULL LENGTH NOVEL, VOICES BECKON:The Constitutional Convention has done its work and the new republic, Philadelphia included, begins to prosper. David and Elisabeth slowly come to terms with their loss while Liam begins to forge his future.

The Industry has finally reached its destination. Here, amid the foundering economy of post-war Philadelphia, David, Liam, and Elisabeth join paths once again—in spite of Hale's efforts to isolate Elisabeth from the "lower sort." This 74,000 word NOVELLA (295 print pages) is the second of three parts of the full length novel, Voices Beckon.