Lauren Johnson

Survivor. Rebel. Conspirator. Mother and grandmother of kings. Margaret Beaufort was one of the most remarkable and influential women of the Middle Ages. Margaret was born into a century of conflict. The daughter of the Duke of Somerset and a descendant of Edward III, she was married at twelve; a mother, orphan and widow at thirteen. She rode the vicissitudes of the Wars of the Roses, and two further marriages, to see her only son Henry ascend the throne of England as the first monarch of the Tudor dynasty. Margaret helped to bring about the marriage of Henry VII to Elizabeth of York, a union that helped heal the wounds of a bitterly divided nation. During Henry’s reign, she exerted considerable influence at court and played a part in the upbringing of her grandson, the future Henry VIII. She was a lifelong artistic patron and supporter of academia. By the time of her death in June 1509, Margaret had outlived by two months the son whose birth had so nearly killed her. Lauren Johnson’s life of Margaret Beaufort brings its subject vividly and memorably to life. She delineates the decades of political upheaval that were the backdrop to Margaret’s long and resilient career, but also tells her story with a profound and touching humanity. This was a woman who endured the trauma of childbirth when she was little more than a child herself; who saw her baby on only a handful of occasions before he reached manhood; who braved decades of danger and uncertainty, and who succeeded in guiding her son – through courage, political astuteness and sheer persistence – to the greatest prize of all: the crown of England.

Create Your New Normal Flying Lessons is an invitation for single moms to rediscover themselves and strengthen the bond with their young adult sons. This heart-centered guide equips you to transform the bittersweet moments of your separation into a journey of intention, completion, and new beginnings. Packed with practical methods, emotional insights, and real-life stories, Flying Lessons shows you how to shift from empty nest syndrome to empty nest freedom-so you and your son can both take flight into the lives you each envision. Empty nest parenting tips for single moms: build a lasting mother-son connection Mother-son communication pitfalls: avoid mistakes so your teen still enjoys your company Hormone harmony guide: navigate energy shifts and emotional resilience with science-backed advice Empty nest mindset rituals: transform syndrome into celebration Parenting closure strategies: complete unfinished chapters of your story Single motherhood reinvention: rediscover passions and life purpose Begin your flight toward freedom--your new normal awaits.

Survivor. Rebel. Conspirator. Mother and grandmother of kings. Margaret Beaufort was one of the most remarkable and influential women of the Middle Ages.Born the daughter of the Duke of Somerset into a century of conflict, and a descendant of Edward III, she was married at twelve; a mother, orphan and widow at thirteen; and rode the vicissitudes of the Wars of the Roses, and two further marriages, to see her only son Henry ascend the throne of England as the first monarch of the Tudor dynasty. She helped to bring about the marriage of Henry VII to Elizabeth of York, a union that helped heal the wounds of a bitterly divided nation.During Henry’s reign, she exerted considerable influence at court, and played a part in the upbringing of her grandson, the future Henry VIII.She was a lifelong artistic patron and supporter of academia. In old age she founded a professorship of divinity and two colleges at Cambridge University. By the time of her death in June 1509, she had outlived by two months the son whose birth fifty-two years previously had so nearly killed her.Lauren Johnson’s life of Margaret Beaufort brings its subject vividly and memorably to life. She delineates the decades of political upheaval that were the backdrop to her long and resilient career, and highlights the shrewdness that kept her afloat amid the churning waters of a brutal civil war, but she also tells Margaret’s story with a profound and touching humanity. This was a woman whose body had to endure the trauma of childbirth when she was little more than a child; who saw her baby boy on only a handful of occasions before he reached manhood; who braved decades of danger and uncertainty, but succeeded in guiding her son – through courage, political astuteness and sheer persistence – to the greatest prize of all: the crown of England.

The novel titled 'The Traitor on the Throne, ' authored by Alise Johnson, is the first edition published by Lulu.com. Its ISBN is 978-1-304-53007-3. The book is protected by copyright and was released in the year 2024.

A thrilling new account of the tragic life and troubled times of Henry VI. 'The best life of Henry VI now in print' DAN JONES. 'Vivid, absorbing and richly detailed' HELEN CASTOR. 'A well-crafted moving account of a tragic reign' MICHAEL JONES. First-born son of a warrior father who defeated the French at Agincourt, Henry VI of the House Lancaster inherited the crown not only of England but also of France, at a time when Plantagenet dominance over the Valois dynasty was at its glorious height. And yet, by the time he was done to death in the Tower of London in 1471, France was lost, his throne had been seized by his rival, Edward IV of the House of York, and his kingdom had descended into the violent chaos of the Wars of the Roses. Henry VI is perhaps the most troubled of English monarchs, a pious, gentle, well-intentioned man who was plagued by bouts of mental illness. In Shadow King, Lauren Johnson tells his remarkable and sometimes shocking story in a fast-paced and colourful narrative that captures both the poignancy of Henry's life and the tumultuous and bloody nature of the times in which he lived.

A thrilling new account of the tragic story and troubled times of Henry VI, who inherited the crowns of both England and France and lost both. Firstborn son of a warrior father who defeated the French at Agincourt, Henry VI of the House of Lancaster inherited the crown not only of England but also of France, at a time when Plantagenet dominance over the Valois dynasty was at its glorious height. And yet, by the time he died in the Tower of London in 1471, France was lost, his throne had been seized by his rival, Edward IV of the House of York, and his kingdom had descended into the violent chaos of the Wars of the Roses. Henry VI is perhaps the most troubled of English monarchs, a pious, gentle, well-intentioned man who was plagued by bouts of mental illness. In The Shadow King, Lauren Johnson tells his remarkable and sometimes shocking story in a fast-paced and colorful narrative that captures both the poignancy of Henry's life and the tumultuous and bloody nature of the times in which he lived.

Let Your Lives Take FlightWe could learn a lot from birds. They feed their young, teach them to fly, show them how to fend for themselves, and send them on their way. When our children fly the coop, it's not that sacrosanct. We grieve, laugh, question, worry, reminisce, and wonder about what's next. Many single moms find themselves alone for the first time in their lives. The transition from single mom to successful empty nester can be both daunting and delightful. If you're the single mom of a son, oftentimes it can be uniquely eye-opening as his instinct to protect you kicks in.There is no flight school for empty nesting...instead it happens once the flight begins. Flying Lessons will encourage and inspire single moms to re-examine their approach to empty nesting as an exciting opportunity to partner in a new way with their grown children. Included in this book are methods to: -Shift the empty nesting paradigm from "syndrome" to "celebration"-Be an example of what you hope for your child-Accept what's done, and finish what's not-Learn what not to do so your adult child still wants to spend time with you-Complete your son's childhood in a way that supports you bothDiscover that the beauty and necessity of empty nesting can be thrilling as you both take the leap at the same time. This is your new life...it's time to fly

England, 1509. Henry VII, the first Tudor monarch, is dead; his successor, the seventeen-year-old Henry VIII, offers hope of renewal and reconciliation after the corruption and repression of the last years of his father's reign.The kingdom Henry inherits is not the familiar Tudor England of Protestantism and playwrights. It is still more than two decades away from the English Reformation, and ancient traditions persist: boy bishops, pilgrimages, Corpus Christi pageants, the jewel-decked shrine at Canterbury. So Great a Prince offers a fascinating portrait of a country at a crossroads between two powerful monarchs and between the worlds of the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Historian Lauren Johnson tells the story of 1509 not just from the perspective of the young king and his court, but from the point of view of merchants, ploughmen, apprentices, laundresses, and foreign workers. She looks at these early Tudor lives through the rhythms of annual rituals, juxtaposing political events in Westminster and the palaces of southeast England with the religious, agrarian, and social events that punctuated the lives of the people of young Henry VIII's England.

This volume of War Stories(c) in the Battle Ready Book Series(c) tells the stories of a man and a woman who have faced life's most-challenging battles-incarceration. Both authors Lauren Johnson and Darwin Hamilton have not only overcome incarceration but are now working to change the laws that affect current and formerly incarcerated people. Please show these authors support by reaching out to them via their booking info listed in their bios.

The kingdom Henry inherits is not the familiar Tudor England of Protestantism and playwrights. It is still more than two decades away from the English Reformation, and ancient traditions persist: boy bishops, pilgrimages, Corpus Christi pageants, the jewel-decked shrine at Canterbury.So Great a Prince offers a fascinating portrait of a country at a crossroads between two powerful monarchs and between the worlds of the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Historian Lauren Johnson tells the story of 1509 not just from the perspective of the young king and his court, but from the point of view of merchants, ploughmen, apprentices, laundresses, and foreign workers. She looks at these early Tudor lives through the rhythms of annual rituals, juxtaposing political events in Westminster and the palaces of southeast England with the religious, agrarian, and social events that punctuated the lives of the people of young Henry VIII's England.

The King is dead: long live the King. In 1509, Henry VII was succeeded by his son Henry VIII, second monarch of the house of Tudor. But this is not the familiar Tudor world of Protestantism and playwrights. Decades before the Reformation, ancient traditions persist: boy bishops, pilgrimage, Corpus Christi pageants, the jewel-decked shrine at Canterbury. So Great a Prince offers a fascinating glimpse of a country and people that at first appear alien – in calendar and clothing, in counting the hours by bell toll – but which on closer examination are recognisably and understandably human. Lauren Johnson tells the story of 1509 not just from the perspective of king and court, but of merchant and ploughman; apprentice and laundress; husbandman and foreign worker. She looks at these early Tudor lives through the rhythms of the ritual year, juxtaposing political events in Westminster and the palaces of southeast England with the liturgical and agricultural events that punctuated the year for the ordinary people of England.

Joe älskar Kung Fu mer än allt annat. Varje kväll går han till träningshallen för att träna. Men när hallen plötsligt har stängt bestämmer sig Joe för att satsa på basket och går med i skolans basketlag. Men laget är inte särskilt bra och saknar disciplin. Kanske kan Joes kunskaper i Kung Fu hjälpa dem att vinna?Sports Illustrated är en serie bildromaner på lättläst engelska, för alla i mellanåldern som gillar sport och spänning. Rapp dialog och coola illustrationer skapar de fartfyllda berättelserna som är lätta att följa, men aldrig blir långtråkiga. Varje historia inleds med en presentation av huvudkaraktärerna i text och bild. Sist i böckerna finns en ordlista som förklarar svåra ord. Serien är en perfekt ingång till läsning för den som vill ha historier med bra driv och högt tempo. Böcker att älska och att känna igen sig i – riktiga blandvändare.Detta är lättläst engelska, nivå A2. Det innebär korta enkla texter, ca 600–800 vanliga ord, med konkreta och välkända händelser. Rikligt illustrerade för de yngre läsarna. Sammansatta meningar med två eller flera huvudsatser som binds samman med bindeord.