Best Selling Books by Tim Foley

Since 2010 Tim Foley has been the driving force of a campaign to honour a man with a remarkable story. Tom Crean, the subject of the new book ''Crean -The Extraordinary Life of an Irish Hero,'' was born and raised a few miles away from the author’s father, on the breathtaking Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. Tim’s narrative in this Special edition, standalone biography, is based on many years of research and study into the life of Crean, who joined the Navy at 16-years-old and who embarked upon a career that saw him become a member of three major, pioneering Polar expeditions of the 20th century. Much of the research undertaken for this biography sheds new light on Crean''s story and the book challenges commonly held beliefs about the life and naval career of Tom Crean. The story commences in late 19th century Ireland under the governance of the British Empire and continues through Crean’s career in the Royal Navy whilst serving under the leadership of Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton over the course of three Antarctic expeditions, Discovery, 1901-1904, Terra Nova, 1910-1913 and Endurance, 1914-1916. After serving an unhappy apprenticeship under the strict governance of the Navy at the age of 16, Able Seaman, Tom Crean found himself thrust into a major international incident on his first Naval assignment to Central America. It sparked another miserable period of his Naval career and resulted in demotions until an opportunity arose that would lead him to the place where he became most associated with – Antarctica. Crean found his true calling during the heroic age of exploration on the frozen continent. Four of the chapters in the book focus on documented tales of Crean’s remarkable heroism that brought about the life-saving rescue of 25 of his colleagues over three separate occasions. We are then taken through to Crean’s retirement and his return to a changed country in the aftermath of rebellion and in the midst of a War of Independence that came at a great personal loss to Tom Crean. The book goes on to question why and how Crean’s story was largely forgotten during his lifetime and after his death and reveals the surprising source of the first ever documented account of Crean''s Polar feats that was written in 1952. Continuing the story the author details the efforts now being made in a petition to earn him national recognition from the Irish Government. Born in 1877, the son of a farmer and into an impoverished life in County Kerry, Ireland, Tom Crean’s tale is one of suffering. successes and sadness but above all, it’s an inspirational story of an unassuming man who displayed unparalleled bravery to save the lives of many others whilst subject to the harshest conditions on the planet. This book version is a Special volume, second edition written to commemorate the centenary of Tom Crean''s retirement from the Royal Navy in 1920. It features additional, freshly sourced information, new images and maps, added to assist readers through the journey of Tom Crean''s life.

Founding Father and hero of an award-winning Broadway musical, Alexander Hamilton is enjoying a tremendous surge in popularity. This collection features complete outfits for three paper dolls of the statesman at different stages of his life, plus dolls and costumes for some of his famous contemporaries, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, King George III, James Madison, John Adams, and Aaron Burr, as well as for his wife, Elizabeth, plus Maria Reynolds and Angelica Schuyler.

Six realistic models portray the 45th President and his wife and children. A dazzling wardrobe of accurately re-created outfits includes their sumptuous evening wear for the Inaugural balls and galas.

The former Secretary of State — as well as New York Senator, First Lady, and Democratic presidential nominee — is ready to be dressed for success in fifteen different outfits, from healthcare professional to suffragette.

These slick renditions of classic cars, rendered in woodcut-style illustrations, race through the decades from a 1926 Ford Model T to a 2006 Ferrari. Thirty-one images include a VW Bus, a Peugeot, and a Moon Rover.

These 31 illustrations showcase the natural beauty of trees from around the world. From the species that grow in your backyard and local parks to the varieties found in deserts, rain forests, swamplands, and mountain ranges, the woodcut-style drawings include bonsai, cypress, palms, sequoia, and others. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Beautiful Trees and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

Rendered in a realistic woodcut style, 31 striking illustrations celebrate the biggest Western stars of the silver screen and television. Ready-to-color portraits include John Wayne, Maureen O''Hara, Clint Eastwood, James Stewart, Randolph Scott, Jack Palance, Gene Autry, Barbara Stanwyck, Chuck Connors, Cleavon Little, James Arness, and many others. Includes brief bios and fun facts. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Western Screen Legends and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

Set against rich, dark backgrounds, these intricately detailed illustrations recapture the natural beauty of wild and domestic animals in the classic style of woodcut illustrations. Sixty-three stunning images to color include a giraffe, leopard, swan, dog, pig, and many more.

Commemorate the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden Jr. as the 46th president of the United States, and Kamala Harris as the 49th Vice President, with these special edition paper dolls. Features accurately rendered outfits worn on the campaign trail, at the Democratic convention, and for inaugural events.

The perfect gift for literary types, this novelty book features 35 caricatures of famous authors — Shakespeare, Dickens, Poe, and others — each accompanied by three costumes offering droll references to characters from their most popular works.

Dolls of 16 actresses, each with one movie outfit, include Elsa Lanchester in Bride of Frankenstein, Janet Leigh in Psycho, Jamie Lee Curtis in Halloween, and many others.

Horror book and film fanatics will love these 31 ready-to-color spooktacular illustrations of creatures from famous stories and poems such as Dracula, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and dozens more.

Strikingly rendered in the style of classic woodcut illustrations, these 31 images to color offer a splendid variety of subjects: animals, flowers, desert and beach landscapes, still life vignettes, and much more.

President Obama goes toe-to-toe with Mitt Romney in this humorous collector''s item. Each paper doll sports 16 outfits, plus accessories, including costumes of knights, battling robots, boxers, Iron Chefs, gunslingers, and more.

"Dress them up! Mix and match! Cleverly play off the candidates'' bios." — USA Today No matter which side of the political fence you''re on, you can believe in these Bernie Sanders paper dolls! Currently campaigning for the Democratic party''s 2016 presidential nomination, the Vermont senator will be ready for any debate in 15 entertaining costumes, including a folk singer, basketball player, track team captain, and more. Includes a detailed Sanders biography.

Collector''s item features a paper doll of the businessman/television personality who won the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. Fifteen outfits include Trump University cap and gown, WWF wrestler garb, carnival barker costume, more.