Robert Graham was born a Presbyterian and raised in the Bible Belt. At 27 he drove from the San Francisco Bay Area south on Interstate Five, destination Hollywood. He had no idea what was about to happen, or how his prayer to be an actor would end. A classic example of a first-degree murder case from 1984 in Hollywood. Opening and closing arguments show how one LAPD officer's simple mistake turned a self-defense into a murder, and how well the Public Defender defended his client.
A riveting human interest story, this is the intimate historical account of a major military deployment, as a United States Navy personnel manager is assigned to Fighter Squadron One, based at TOP GUN, at Naval Air Station Miramar, CA. The intimate diary chronicles his six-month deployment onboard USS RANGER (CV-61) for Operation Desert Storm, in the 1991 Gulf War.
Max is now a big brother! Fans of the late-blooming superhero will be thrilled to meet super-sibling Maxine, who flies high with style ¿ her own.Max has a new baby sister ¿ Maxine! Max is there for her first words, her first steps and ¿ her first flight! But as Maxine grows up and starts school, she doesn¿t feel like she quite fits in. In fact, she¿s not sure if she feels comfortable in her superhero guise at all. Can Maxine convince her family that not all superheroes wear capes?With a strong, incredibly smart girl at its centre, this is a book to inspire any child to dream big and be exactly who, and how, they want to be.
A timely, inspiring and uplifting story about hope and the power of creative expression, from one of the world's most treasured bookmakers.After a cold, dark winter, doors opened. Children spilled out like sweets from a box. Amanda was last one out of the tower block. She brought some chalk with her. On every inch of the concrete outside, the children drew pictures of everything they could think of, from flowers and snails, to spaceships and queens. Before long, a beautiful and exotic garden spread out across the concrete.From master storyteller Bob Graham comes a charming, and gently post-pandemic story about finding optimism after a dark spell, and the nurturing power of community friendships in an urban setting. The Concrete Garden will resonate with anyone who has been apart from their loved ones, and will encourage us all to find the brightness and colour within ourselves.
No friendship is imaginary.When Ellie is very little, she finds a newborn dragon fresh from the egg on a supermarket shelf, and calls him Scratch. He is quite the sweetest thing she has ever seen! From that day on, Ellie and Scratch do everything together. Ellie's mum and her teacher can¿t see her fiery friend, but all her friends can ¿ and, over the years, Ellie's dragon grows to be big, house-trained, and very affectionate. And Ellie is growing, too...A moving story about the wonders of imagination and the nature of growing up from one of Australiäs most revered bookmakers.
A companion title to Bob Graham¿s celebrated picture book Max, whose superhero family has just got bigger!Max has a new baby sister ¿ Maxine! Max is there for her first words, her first steps and ¿ her first flight! But as Maxine grows up and starts school, she doesn¿t feel like she quite fits in. In fact, she¿s not sure if she feels comfortable in her superhero guise at all. Can Maxine convince her family that not all superheroes wear capes? With a strong, incredibly smart girl at its centre, this is a book to inspire any child to dream big and be exactly who, and how, they want to be.
Rhoda the Alligator teaches your child the importance of self-love, respect and friendship. And, this read-out-loud book highlights the beauty of our national parks and what makes them so important. Rhoda's experiences will help children:* Feel confident in their own skin* Respect those who are different* Cherish our national parks
What does a Super hero do when they are not being 'Super'? A funny story about being loved for who you are and not just what you can or cannot do.
In 2016, Americans fed up with the political process vented that frustration with their votes. Republicans nominated for president a wealthy businessman and former reality show host. Democrats nearly selected a self-described socialist. The authors describe effective citizenship skills and provide tips from civic experts.
In a spare urban fable, Bob Graham brings us one small boy, one loving family, and one miraculous story of hope and healing.
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