John Stephens Books

It's been six months since Kate, Michael and Emma confronted the Dire Magnus, but the trail to their long-lost family remains cold. Then Michael and Emma find the man who was the last person to see them.

Over a period of 55 years, C. A. Stephens contributed more than 1,500 stories, but the stories that gained the most fervent readership were fictionalized versions of his recollections of growing up on a small farm in New England.

"With Peace in Mind" is a collection of short stories and poems, sometimes with a light Christian angle, written over a period of years. The author habitually wrote a poem for his wife on her birthday, their anniversary, Christmas, Easter or any other notable occasion and this is a selection of them. Other items were written for use teaching school or simply for the pleasure of writing. Many of the pieces have appeared in magazines and newspapers. This is a book that you can delve into at any time for pleasure and amusement, reading parts aloud to family round the fire. Other items may cause you think more seriously about what life is all about.

Exploring the concept of a promenade, this book delves into the nuances of leisurely walks, revealing unexpected twists and exceptions that challenge the traditional idea of a stroll. It invites readers to consider the deeper meanings and experiences associated with walking, blending personal reflections with broader themes of exploration and discovery. Through vivid imagery and thought-provoking insights, the narrative transforms the simple act of walking into a rich tapestry of life’s moments.

"In the final book of the Books of beginning trilogy, Kate and Michael must help the magical world prepare for the final war against the Dire Magnus, while Emma must travel to find the final book--the Book of the Dead"--

By and about some of the most prominent characters in the American West, these are the stories of their exploits told in their own words through excerpts from autobiographies, articles they wrote, newspaper interviews, private journals, personal letters, and court testimony.

Using real-life examples that take in the intricacies of performance management, talent management and leadership development, this book shows business leaders how to improve strategy execution and interact with the board. It is suitable for HR leaders and managers who are working in or planning to enter a global business environment.

Called “A new Narnia for the tween set” by the New York Times and perfect for fans of the His Dark Materials series, The Emerald Atlas brims with humor and action as it charts Kate, Michael, and Emma's extraordinary adventures through an unforgettable, enchanted world.These three siblings have been in one orphanage after another for the last ten years, passed along like lost baggage.Yet these unwanted children are more remarkable than they could possibly imagine. Ripped from their parents as babies, they are being protected from a horrible evil of devastating power, an evil they know nothing about.Until now.Before long, Kate, Michael, and Emma are on a journey through time to dangerous and secret corners of the world...a journey of allies and enemies, of magic and mayhem. And — if an ancient prophesy is correct — what they do can change history, and it is up to them to set things right.

A lively, eloquent guide to the Maya ruins of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, as entertaining today as when it was first published in 1843, Stephens' guide recounts his two trips made to the region between 1839 and 1842. It includes extensive accounts of 44 Maya sites as well as of Yucatan folkways, manners, dress, ceremonies, amusements—all of which makes this a great travel book. Now published in a single-volume edition, Incidents of Travel in Yucatan captures for the modern reader and traveler the excitement of archaeological exploration and discovery.