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P.W. Cross

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Fantasy, Children's, Science

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P.W. Cross, author of The Idea Miners trilogy, weaves middle-grade fantasy with history and creativity. A 40-year computer programming career, developing software for NASA, defense, and environmental projects, enables him to infuse his stories with imagination and innovation. Living in the mountains with his wife, Cross draws inspiration from nature. His books, including The Lost Lake Dig and The Twisted Tree Dig, captivate young readers with adventure and the power of ideas.

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	The Idea Miners: The Lost Lake Dig 4.04 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 2009 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Twisted Tree Dig (The Idea Miners, #2) 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Idea Miners Readers Guide, The liked it 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Heart's Code: Tapping the Wisdom and Power of Our Heart Energy

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