A murderous plot by a magical cabal. Three orphan siblings. One reluctant 12-year-old hero. In this series opener, Jack is a boy whose world has been turned upside down. His parents were killed in an auto collision, and he hasn't seen his brother or sister for nine years. Then, a chance encounter with a golden telescope reveals that he has magical powers - but that's just the beginning. As he delves deeper into the world of magic, Jack learns about a dangerous organization called The Dark Cabal. This group of evil sorcerers is after him and his siblings, and they'll stop at nothing to control their powers. With the fate of the world at stake, Jack must summon all of his courage and strength to stop them. But he won't be alone on this journey - a mysterious stranger with a magic hat takes him to his ancestral home in Dublin, Ireland, where he finally finds a sense of belonging. With the help of his newfound friends, Jack sets out to find his missing Grandma Lydia and unravel the mystery surrounding his parents' tragic death. As he travels through time and battles terrifying foes, Jack discovers the true extent of his powers and what it means to be a hero. Can he overcome the odds and reunite his family, or will The Dark Cabal succeed in their sinister plan? Full of thrilling action, heartwarming friendships, and unforgettable magic, this Middle-Grade fantasy novel is a must-read for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Artemis Fowl. Recommended as a read-aloud for families and an independent middle-grade fantasy read, The Golden Telescope is the first installment in the gripping nine-book Jack and the Magic Hat Maker series. Grab your copy today and join Jack on his quest to save the world!

What exactly do Gary Toth, a 58 year-old owner of a car dealership, and young radiologist Sandra de Souza have in common? To start with, a schedule so busy they have no time to think clearly about their financial future. In the Golden Telescope, they find common ground and a lot less stress. Looking for a less stressful financial future? You'll find it between the covers of The Golden Telescope - a guide to discovering harmony and financial wellbeing for owner-managers and professionals.

From John D. MacDonald, one of the enduring American novelists of the twentieth century, comes a science fiction classic with a timeless premise. An aimless young man discovers a way to stop the world in its tracks—and that’s when his life truly begins. Introduction by Dean Koontz Once an ordinary math teacher, Omar Krepps developed a knack for gambling, amassed a fabulous fortune, and spent the rest of his life traveling the world and giving away his millions. Upon his death, however, Krepps bequeaths nothing to his nephew and only living blood relative, Kirby Winter—nothing, that is, except an antique watch and a sealed letter to be opened after one year. But Kirby has much more in his possession than he realizes. The watch has the power to manipulate time. Not only does this revelation shed light on the mystery of his uncle’s life, it puts Kirby on the path to unimaginable wealth and a new lease on love . . . as well as a whole host of deadly troubles. Even in a universe where time is no issue, Kirby must tread carefully to stay one step ahead of danger. Praise for John D. MacDonald “To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.”—Kurt Vonnegut “As a young writer, all I ever wanted was to touch readers as powerfully as John D. MacDonald touched me.”—Dean Koontz “John D. MacDonald was a writer way ahead of his time.”—John Saul

Society of pioneers among the gold seekers of 1849 who returned to New England. In 1890, a group of about 80 pioneers with family and friends for a total of 149 made a train excursion across the country to re-visit California.