Best Selling Books by John Brooks

A deadly tornado approaches and a Christmas tree light saves the day? Only if that bulb is Bobby Bright, the world's most amazing and magical bulb. The McGillicuddy family experiences another year of excitement including a tornado, a serious bed-jumping accident, and several accidents created by goofy Mr. McGillicuddy. The Bright family, the only strand of talking Christmas tree lights in the universe, is back to save the McGillicuddys from harm and, in so doing, teach the reader valuable lessons about teamwork, obedience, and love of family. And, for the first time ever, you will be able to learn some actual words in the bulbs' own unique language, 'Bulbese.' (See the special page inside.) It's another thrilling Bobby Bright adventure filled with danger, tears, laughter, special friendships, and a surprise ending that will leave you asking, what next?

Synopsis for 'A Conspiracy of Events'. Two top London scientists suddenly notice a strange growth in their laboratory and nobody understands how it occurred. Their discovery develops into a pandemic travelling with the weather patterns around the world and causing strange and unexpected happenings. The world goes onto alert as the scientific community tries to relentlessly understand and find the cause and cure. The truth of the pandemic is partly hidden from the public when it is realised that other evil forces exist and are at work. Slowly but surely, the interacting issues become separated, whilst ultimately Liz and Andy, two top London-based scientists, take a leading world role in discovery and cure. Whilst being ever pushed closure together in their intense work schedule, a deeper relationship develops between them which is intermixed with personal and scientific difficulties that disrupt their love relationship. _ The end resulting science in this story is a projection of oncoming possibilities, all be, within the story, the lead-up science is sound and researched. We live in a world where land, sea and air temperatures are rising, causing slow chemical changes, hence environmental problems are spreading into every part of our existence. Across species infection appears to be on the increase, with the slowly rising sea levels, more acidic oceans, and dangerous algal blooms, all occurring more regularly, hence, the future is undoubtedly, more threatening.

Balloons, Sea creatures, and Me is the story of discovery. When a little girl is asked by her mother whether or notshe should let balloons go free into the sky,the young girl learns in a instant how sucha small act can have large consequences.'Balloons, Sea Creatures, and me'(Grades 1-4)

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Copies of materials gathered by author while researching one of his ancestors; materials were taken from both primary and secondary sources.