by Nancy Radke
Vol. 1 The Books of Moses DVD * Open up the scriptures in a way they’ll never forget. 650 pictures covers the first five books of the Bible, with English and Spanish subtitles.
Vol. 2 The Books of History DVD * 850 pictures from Joshua through Esther Covers every book and every story in every book. Turn off the sound and you have a perfect flannelgraph for telling the story. Use the pause button to keep one picture in view while discussing it.
This series also has activity books and coloring pages, available at http://www.showandtellbible.com
Kindle ebooks available for children: The Creation, Noah’s Ark, Ruth and others. I don’t plan to do too many of these, as they are all available on the DVDs and are much more entertaining that way. Also the DVDs are narrated and subtitled in English and Spanish. Vol. 3 is currently being produced.
“A thorough knowledge of the Bible is better than a college education.” Theodore Roosevelt.
WORKS BY OTHER AUTHORS: KILL TO INHERIT
THE MAN IN GRAY SERIES (MYSTERIES)
Prologue: Enter the Ghost
Sam Riley pulled off the narrow dirt road and stopped the borrowed police cruiser on the edge of the ditch. Opening the door, he adjusted the small Colt .380 in the holster under his left arm and glanced at the badge clipped to his belt. The sun caught the window glass on the door of the new 1929 Durant, flashing the light across Riley’s face. He ducked his head slightly to let the Fedora block the glare and then stepped out onto the packed soil. Sucking in a breath of cold air, Riley scanned the tree line back to the driveway he had passed.
From Washington to Washington was a long train trip. He’d borrowed the police cruiser in Seattle to drive out to the Fonck mansion in the foothills of nowhere. He wasn’t expected company, and he didn’t expect a warm welcome. Especially once he started asking his questions. He tugged at the long gray overcoat he wore, straightening it out, allowing easy access to his gun, then started up the driveway.
Wind blew the branches and they rattled a little. Most of the leaves had fallen, yet so many trees were evergreens that he couldn’t see the house. When it finally came into view, it shocked him. It was bigger than anything back East. He shook his head, knowing that there wasn’t anyone around for many miles and that a lot of work would have gone into a home this size. Four cars were parked in front of the house, all Fords. The grass near the house had been cut short and a large barn could be seen out back.
He was still taking in the big picture when the front door opened and a man stepped outside, a rifle cradled across his left arm. He stood in the shade of the porch and didn’t appear much more than a shadow.
“Good evening.” Riley called out.
The man nodded.
“I’m looking for Mister Fonck.”
“Which one?”
Riley heard a window open and looked up. A rifle barrel parted the curtain and then steadied on him. “I’d like to talk to Pierre.”
The man shifted a little and his rifle leveled off, pointing directly at him. “I’m Pierre.” He nodded at Riley. “Who are you?”
Riley pushed his hat up a little as he thought of the best reply, and when he decided on one, he answered, “FBI.”
He was staring at Pierre when he spoke and from the corner of his eye he saw a flash of light from the rifle protruding from the window. Instantly he was struck in the head with a sledgehammer-like force. Lights exploded in his vision, followed by darkness.
Riley opened his eyes and blinked. He felt no pain, no discomfort. He looked around in the pitch blackness, but didn’t see anything. There weren’t any lights. Nothing. No sun, no moon, or stars. There were no sounds either. Not even the background noise of wind. He concluded that he must be in a cellar and reached out with his hand. He swung it gently around trying to find something. He touched his fedora, but other than his hat, there was nothing within his reach. He felt panic rise in his chest. Was he blind? Deaf? He sat up, reaching farther out and still not finding anything.
He reached farther and farther into the darkness. Still nothing. He reached out with a foot, then moved upright. Suddenly he was seeing stars through the outlines of branches. He scanned the area around him. The bushes. Water dripping from branches. Soggy soil.
Chest deep in the ground? Why was that?
Riley lunged forward and rolled over, pulling the rest of his body from the earth. He scrambled to his feet and glanced back. There was no sign of a hole or disturbed dirt. His clothes were clean.
He shivered, but not because he was cold. In fact, he couldn’t feel a thing. Habitually he reached for his gun and found it, then realized the badge was missing. For a long time he stood staring at the ground from where he had crawled. Then the rain came as if to answer a question that he was afraid to ask. The rain came and the droplets fell, but he didn’t feel them. They passed through him and hit the ground.
The spot of soil that mesmerized him, hid his body. He was certain of that. There was one other thing he was certain of—he wouldn’t rest until he found his killer.
Want the rest of Riley’s story? Grab Kill to Inherit By Nolan Radke
A full length novel, first of a series, about the ghost detective and his allies.
Sourdough Recipes
For best results use glass containers. Never leave in a metal spoon or use a metal container. Sourdough was used in curing small animal hides, so it is powerful.
To make a starter: mix 2 cups of whole wheat flour, 2 cups of warm water, and 1 package of yeast. Place in a warm place or closed cupboard overnight. Next morning, put a half cup starter in a scalded pint jar with a tight lid and store it in the refrigerator to use later. This is your starter and should be used at least every two weeks. Each time you make your sponge, set aside some starter.
For Pancakes (3 people): To the rest of the sponge, stir in 3 eggs (2 if you are using white flour), 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 tablespoon sugar or honey. Put 1 teaspoon of soda into a little liquid, stir to dissolve. Add this and 2 tablespoons melted fat/oil just before you cook. Bake on a hot griddle.
For Waffles. Set the sponge just like hotcakes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 eggs, 2 tablespoons sugar. Put in the 1 teaspoon soda (dissolved) and 1/4 cup melted fat, just before baking. You can make these with regular flour and use just 2 eggs.
For muffins: Put 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup non-fat dry milk, 1 teaspoon soda into a bowl and make a well. Mix together 1/2 cup melted fat and 1 or 2 eggs with the sponge. Add 1 cup of raisins with the flour, if wanted. Stir only enough to moisten the flour. Bake 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Yields 12 large muffins.
There are many sourdough recipes on the web. These are from an old Alaskan government publication.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nancy Radke has always invented stories in her mind, even "watching" stories in her dreams where she could control the characters and outcomes. She has turned this talent into writing traditional romances and romantic suspense, with plenty of plot twists. Born on a wheat and cattle ranch, she still surrounds herself with animals and plants. Her family lives close by, so she enjoys her grandchildren's sports and other accomplishments.
Lately she has been working on the "Show & Tell Bible," a children's picture Bible on DVD that she wrote with her daughter. While waiting for the artists to finish drawing the thousands of pictures needed, she plans to write more romances, which help fund the Bible project. Also planned is more of The Traherns, a series of historical short stories, starting with “The Tallest Man in Texas, available on Amazon in May 2013.
CONTACT INFORMATION
email Nancy: [email protected] Tweet: @Bible4Children
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
Copyright © 2013 Nancy L Radke
All Rights Reserved
This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are all products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely co
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DEDICATION
To my husband of 51 years, whom I loved completely.
Table of Contents
THE HANDSOMEST MAN IN THE COUNTRY By Nancy Radke
CHAPTER ONE
CHAPTER TWO
CHAPTER THREE
CHAPTER FOUR
CHAPTER FIVE
CHAPTER SIX
CHAPTER SEVEN
CHAPTER EIGHT
CHAPTER NINE
CHAPTER TEN
The PRETTIEST GAL on the MOUNTAIN
A short pioneer story by Nancy Radke (The Traherns Series)
THE BEST FRIENDS IN THE COUNTRY
(A short story exclusive to The Trahern Collection) By Nancy Radke
THE SMARTEST HORSE IN TEXAS
The Traherns #2 by Nancy Radke
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THE PRETTIEST GIRL IN THE LAND by Nancy Radke
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THE LUCKIEST MAN IN THE WEST By Nancy Radke
CHAPTER ONE
CHAPTER TWO
CHAPTER THREE
CHAPTER FOUR
CHAPTER FIVE
CHAPTER SIX
CHAPTER SEVEN
CHAPTER EIGHT
CHAPTER NINE
THE HAPPIEST MAN IN THE TERRITORY
The Traherns #5 By Nancy Radke
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THE STUBBORNEST GIRL IN THE VALLEY
The Traherns #6 Time @1925 By Nancy Radke
THE STUBBORNEST GIRL IN THE VALLEY
Thank you
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Prologue: Enter the Ghost
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Sourdough Recipes
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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Copyright
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