Steve Wilson

The history of Earth can be explored through the sediments that cover its lands and the layers they've formed over time. How did they get there in the first place? The answer is erosion. Readers will explore this important earth science concept through this in-depth guide, which was written to support elementary science curricula. Readers will learn about the processes of erosion and weathering, sedimentary rocks, and the rock cycle. Age-appropriate text and colorful photographs make these concepts accessible for elementary science students.

Some people feel Andrew Jackson was one of the best presidents in history. Others think he was somewhat of a dictator, even giving him the nickname "King Andrew the First." Readers will be asked to decide for themselves through this volume, which explores Jackson's presidency and how it helped shape American democracy. Written to support social studies curriculum, readers get a comprehensive look at Jackson's time in office, including topics such as his Kitchen Cabinet, the Nullification Crisis, and the Trail of Tears. Primary sources provide context and help readers visualize history.

A collection of sixty short stories, articles and poems, covering a range of genres and topics. Heysel, the title story, is a first-hand report of the unfolding tale of the disaster at the Heysel Stadium, Brussels, on the occasion of the 1985 European Cup Final between Liverpool and Juventus.

Lothar Klein has returned to Earth for the first time in many years, as an invited dignitary to witness the longest eclipse in recorded history. His young daughter travels with him to experience a new planet for the first time, but things do not go as expected, and Klein and his daughter are stranded on Earth as anarchy threatens to destabilise millennia of advancements. Can Klein manage to find a way home before the gravitational effects of the planet prove fatal for his daughter? NOTE- although this story is complete in its own right, it can also be read as a sequel to the novel 'A Man For All Centuries'

The year 2063 was destined to be a monumental one for Earth and its ever-growing population. For Zachary Mandelson, it was also an opportunity to be involved at the forefront of the first manned interstellar flight. Why, then, when the eyes of the world were focussed on what was to come, was he being haunted by dreams of a dozen prominent men from Earth's past who had all come to a violent end? Would the manner of their demise jeopardise the entire planet's future? NOTE- although this story is complete in its own right, it can also be read as a prequel to the novel 'Home Is Where The Star Is'

After he is unfairly dismissed after making a casual remark at a pre-Christmas function, 'Nursery Crimes - Crime' tells the story of how he takes his revenge on womankind by embarking on a year-long killing spree, with each fortnightly murder preceded by a nursery rhyme. After his wife leaves him just before Christmas, 'Nursery Crimes - Punishment' tells the story of a police liaison officer who finds himself spending the next year trying to locate and reconcile with his wife whilst at the same time trying to find and catch the 'Nursery Rhyme' serial killer.

Immigration from China to the United States coincided with the California gold rush. Attracted by the riches "Gold Mountain" had to offer, Chinese immigrants in search of a better life left China in droves in the mid-to-late 19th century. Readers will learn what hardships and successes Chinese immigrants faced when they arrived in the United States through a detailed examination of the push and pull factors that caused thousands of Chinese to leave their home. Important topics such as the growth of the railroad and anti-immigration policies help readers understand the big-picture perspective of Chinese immigration in America. Historical photographs and primary sources provide opportunities for additional learning.

Hedgehugs from author Steve Wilson and illustrator Lucy Tapper tells the sweet story of two hedgehog friends and their attempts to hug in spite of their spiky spines. Horace and Hattie are hedgehogs, and the very best of friends. Together, they make daisy chains, splash in puddles, and have tea parties. But there is one thing they can't do--hug They are just too spiky. Throughout the seasons, these two hedgehogs will try many different ways of hugging. But will Horace and Hattie find a hug that feels just right?

Hedgehugs from author Steve Wilson and illustrator Lucy Tapper tells the sweet story of two hedgehog friends and their attempts to hug in spite of their spiky spines. Horace and Hattie are hedgehogs, and the very best of friends. Together, they make daisy chains, splash in puddles, and have tea parties. But there is one thing they can't do--hug They are just too spiky. Throughout the seasons, these two hedgehogs will try many different ways of hugging. But will Horace and Hattie find a hug that feels just right?

Part two of a recollection of more than fifty years of watching professional sport across Britain and Europe. The memories in this volume cover hundreds of games of Football, Rugby League, Cricket and Ice Hockey.

Part two of a recollection of more than fifty years of watching professional sport across Britain and Europe. The memories in this volume cover hundreds of games of Football, Rugby League, Cricket and Ice Hockey.

This volume contains the novel 'When Two Become One' and its sequel novella 'When One Becomes Two'. When Two Become One: Newborn twins are smuggled to safety from an oppressive regime, as an ancient prophecy foretells that only when their magic is combined on their sixteenth nameday will the evil be overcome. Until then, they have to be kept safe from both the regime's killer squads and the harsh realities of the everyday battle to stay alive. When One Becomes Two: Written of in prophecy as those who would unite to overthrow the evil tyrant and reclaim the throne for the rightful line, what would happen if the chosen ones decided to ignore part of the prophecy?

Over the years, I have seen more than a thousand football matches at locations across Britain and Europe, from grounds that were little more than park pitches to some of the world's best stadia. This volume details my initial visit to the first hundred of these grounds, with background information about the home club in each case. The visits cover the period from the early 1960s to almost the turn of the Millennium, as I have relished being a spectator at the wonderful game.

Over the years, I have seen more than a thousand football matches at locations across Britain and Europe, from grounds that were little more than park pitches to some of the world's best stadia. This volume contains a further one hundred football ground visits, extending into Europe to visit some of the major stadia, as well as visiting new grounds in the UK as more teams relocated in the early years of the century.

Over the years, I have seen more than a thousand football matches at locations across Britain and Europe, from grounds that were little more than park pitches to some of the world's best stadia. This volume details my initial visit to the second hundred of these grounds, with background information about the home club in each case. The visits cover the period from late 1999 to 2001, as I completed the ninety-two in England and the forty-two in Scotland.

As Liverpool FC attempt to win the league title for the first time in almost a generation, a group of supporters meet up at away matches throughout the season. However, at every game, something happens - cars are stolen, shops are broken into, women go missing and drug crime soars. Who in the group is involved, and can they be identified and caught before it is too late?

A recollection of more than thirty years of watching professional sport across Britain and Europe. The memories cover more than a thousand games of Football, Rugby League, Cricket, Ice Hockey and Rugby Union

This volume details forty 'big' football matches that I have been privileged to attend during a forty-year period of watching Blackpool, Liverpool, Glasgow Rangers, Tranmere Rovers and Stafford Rangers, covering all aspects of the game from non-league success to European Cup glory.