Author: Michael Konik Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 0743277139 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 385
Book Description
A tour of high-stakes sports betting by a key insider profiles The Brain Trust, one of the world's top gambling operations, and describes the author's participation in the cloak-and-dagger milieu of hidden identities and offshore banking.
Author: Ryan S. Kaluzny Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 1469730316 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 262
Book Description
You are cordially invited & Guest (And I Will Not be Afraid of Women) follows the exploits, trials, and frequent misadventures of Randall Fox, as he makes his way through the minefields of the dating scene. It's a comedy, mystery, drama, and romance all crammed together into one riotous story. The novel explores Randall's often-desperate search from "adulthood" to pre-pubescence and back, to capture that mythic beast called true love. Each chapter tells a separate, yet inter-related, tale that moves Randall sometimes closer, but more often farther from his intended goal of finding his ideal woman. He has to suffer the humiliation of watching his womanizing best friend get married, and he does not yet even have an "& Guest" to take to the wedding. All the while, Randall is forced to witness virtually all of his friends around him couple up, while he wonders if he has indeed become the last single man.
Author: Paul Tobin Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1408869985 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 272
Book Description
Every Friday the 13th, 6th-grade genius Nate Bannister does three not-so-smart things to keep life interesting. This time, he taught a caterpillar to read, mailed a love letter, and super-sized his cat Proton before turning him invisible. Now Proton is on the loose, and Nate and his new friend Delphine must reverse the experiment before the cat crushes everything and everybody in town. As if that's not enough, the Red Death Tea Society, known for its criminal activity, killer tactics, and tea-brewing skills, is plotting against Nate and Delphine. The dynamic duo must use their creativity, courage and friendship to save the day. Paul Tobin blends wacky humour and chaotic high jinks in this rip-roaring, action-packed middle-grade debut;perfect for fans of David Walliams and Tom Gates.
Author: Michael Dante DiMartino Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 1626723362 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 383
Book Description
"In twelve-year-old Giacomo's Renaissance-inspired world, art is powerful, dangerous, and outlawed. Every artist possesses a Genius, a birdlike creature that is the living embodiment of an artist's creative spirit. Those caught with one face severe punishment, so when Giacomo discovers he has a Genius, he knows he's in big trouble"--
Author: Nakeshia Nickerson Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1665564458 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 77
Book Description
Jackson Namibia is a typical middle grade schooler who dreads not only his first day of school, but the "crime spree three". A group of rough and tough students he gave that name to last year. We follow along as Jackson enters a new school year and is faced with the scariest, most overwhelming task he has ever taken on, standing up for himself. But defending himself and his friends from bullies aren't his biggest obstacles, believing in himself is. We watch as he enters a competition that challenges more than his popularity, but the very impression Jackson has of himself. He meets some pretty big feelings as he realizes he already possess all of the qualities to overcome the very thing he is afraid to do. This heartwarming tale about courage in the face of anxiety, fear and doubt takes us on a wild ride as he flops between finding the courage to win the biggest contest he's ever been in or the chances of him just landing flat on his face. "Jackson Speaks is a captivating and appealing story about conquering difference. The powerful embedded strategies will support and transform the reader's self-doubt to self-confidence." - Gloriane R. Smith, Literacy Program Manager "Nickerson eloquently presents the reader with topics and events parent, students and educators encounter today, more than ever before in the educational setting. I am particularly impressed and thrilled about the importance placed on parents support of their child's emotional needs throughout the story. As a school counselor, I will certainly use this book to guide small group lessons with students; discussing themes such as bullying, having a growth mindset, positive self-estem and relevance in their lives." - Nichole Q. McCroskey, Med School Counselor Reading Age: 6 - 10 Grade Level: 1 - 4 580L
Author: Nitrozac Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc." ISBN: 9780596005788 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 196
Book Description
"Long a favorite of those in the know, from the techies in the trenches to those who lead and shape the IT industry, 'The Joy of Tech's' beautiful comic illustrations and pop-culture references poke fun at the latest cultural and technological trends. With a style that is simultaneously retro and modern, it's a smart, sexy, and hilarious look at technology and the people who use it. From geeks to corporate giants, from Microsoft to the insanely fun world of Macintosh culture, nothing is sacred ... Printed in glorious full color, and featuring several new, never-before-seen comics, this bundle of Joy also includes exclusive notes by the artists on their work, an appendix of the hilarious JoyPolls, a lexicon of JoyWords, and an introduction by 'The New York Times' technology writer, bestselling author, and creator of O'Reilly's Missing Manual series, David Pogue ... and a foreword by the inventor of the Apple Computer and a legend in the tech industry, Steve Wozniak"--Back cover
Author: Adeline Foo Publisher: Epigram Books ISBN: 9810732090 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 146
Book Description
It’s my last year in primary school and I’m taking part in my school’s first Tween Idol contest! I got myself a Twitter Account to gain supporters. I’m furious that my arch enemy, Michael, is doing the same. Oh man, he’s everywhere—Facebook, IM, YouTube, you name it. But what he doesn’t realise is how popular I am. My secret weapon? My sister WPI (Whiny, Pesky and Irritating) and her two-girl band. She’s so popular these days it’s good to be her big brother. I’m kind of sad that my best friend, Alvin, is also running against me in the contest, but hey, may the best man win. Psst…I’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve.
Author: Natasha Alessandra Publisher: Buah Hati ISBN: 6028663913 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 255
Book Description
Lexi, Keira, Meg and Roxy – four names otherwise known as the inner circle. In west pacific preparatory school, and even in the private school surrounding it, every body knows their name, and every body knows that they are at the top of the social ranking. It has always been this way for as long as any one can remember..well, at least from the beginning of seventh grade. So when the second semester of freshman year rolled around, no body expected anything to change in their social infrastructure. But then, innocent newbie Taryn Rose paterkate makes an entrance at their school. And it seems like she doesn't know much about their social hierarchy, and she doesn't seem like someone who could want to shake p the whole carefully arranged system. So is it just a coincidence that, right around the time of her arrival, things start to change? As the end of freshman year rolled around, each girl learns very import lesson – and every one finds out that nothing, no matter how structured, will ever stay the same forever. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Wonderfully written by a young teenage girl, “Brandsetters” is a brilliant book that looks into the lives of the Inner Circle girls. For all you young and aspiring fashionistas & trendsetters out there, this book is a great read and plus, it tells a more important value of friendship and love. An infinite amount of cheers to Natasha Alessandra for writing this outstanding novel that teenagers will relate to.” — Jessica Nevina “Meet the Inner Circle” is a well written novel about the strong frienships girls form throughout their schooling lives. The particular girls the story focuses on and their friendship seem almost unbreakable, until a ‘new girl in town’ arrives. Will The Inner Circle ever be the same? Or will things change permanently? Bravo! To Natasha for creating such a brilliant novel teenagers will understand and relate to. A great read for teenage girls.” — Kate Farrell
Author: Jacob Mathews Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1669822109 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 272
Book Description
Teleportation exists. That's the setting. The story itself throws you in a whirlwind of secretive characters, genre bending conflicts, and comedy riddled dialogue almost immediately. There is no big takeaway. There is no lesson to learn. It's merely an interesting snapshot of time in the author's creative universe. Enjoy!
Proudly powered by WordPress |
Theme: Rits Blog by Crimson Themes.
Author: Michael Konik
Author: Ryan S. Kaluzny
Author: Paul Tobin
Author: , Zhenyinfang
Author: Michael Dante DiMartino
Author: Nakeshia Nickerson
Author: Nitrozac
Author: Adeline Foo
Author: Natasha Alessandra
Author: Jacob Mathews