Author: Bryan Cohen
Publisher: Bryan Cohen
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Ted Finley was your typical, wise-cracking teenager... until an otherworldly force gave him abilities beyond his wildest dreams. After an unintended public display of his powers, Ted has become an instant celebrity and the target of a gang of undead thugs. Sixteen-year-old Erica LaPlante was six-feet-under when a blast of blue light brought her body back to life. Armed with the consciousness of a fierce warrior, Erica must keep her teenage urges at bay to protect the newfound hero. When sparks fly between Ted and Erica, Erica wants nothing more than to hide who she really is and the dangerous mission they must face. But when their school comes under attack, Ted and Erica must use everything at their disposal to save their friends, the town and... well, the world. Ted Saves the World is a YA sci-fi/fantasy novel that features fast-paced action, terrifying horror, side-splitting comedy and a touch of romance. Author Bryan Cohen has watched every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and it shows in the first book of his new series. Download the first book in the series today! Young Adult Sci-Fi and Fantasy Superhero - Suitable Age Range: 12 - 18+ yrs. Ted Saves the World is a novel of approximately 75,000 words Books available by Bryan Cohen: Ted Saves the World (Free!) Mind Over Easy (Ted Saves the World #2) Portal Combat (Ted Saves the World #3) Keywords: young adult, superheroes, science fiction, fantasy, series, free book, freebie, free app, permafree, perma free, download free book, comedy, fantasy fiction, adventure, american literature, american fiction, fantasy series, modern fantasy, urban fantasy, stories, 21st century literature, genre fiction, highly recommended, series fiction, young adult fiction, superhero, villains, supernatural, paranormal, teen, teen fiction, romance, sci-fi, coming of age, first love, supernatural powers, super powers, superhuman, teen & young adult fantasy coming of age, contemporary fantasy, action & adventure, telekinetic powers, telekinesis, young adult comedy, young adult fantasy fiction, young adult adventure, young adult american literature, young adult american fiction, young adult fantasy series, young adult modern fantasy, young adult urban fantasy, young adult stories, young adult 21st century literature, young adult genre fiction, highly recommended young adult, young adult series fiction, young adult superhero, young adult supernatural, young adult paranormal, teen & young adult , young adult romance, young adult sci-fi, young adult coming of age, young adult first love, young adult contemporary fantasy, young adult action & adventure, free comedy, free fantasy fiction, free adventure, free american literature, free american fiction, free modern fantasy, free urban fantasy, free stories, free 21st century literature, free genre fiction, free highly recommended, free series fiction, free young adult fiction, free superhero, free supernatural, free paranormal, free teen, free teen fiction, free sci-fi, free coming of age, free first love, free supernatural powers, free super powers, free superhuman, free reads, free teen & young adult fantasy coming of age, free contemporary fantasy, free action & adventure
Ted Saves the World
Author: Bryan Cohen
Publisher: Bryan Cohen
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Ted Finley was your typical, wise-cracking teenager... until an otherworldly force gave him abilities beyond his wildest dreams. After an unintended public display of his powers, Ted has become an instant celebrity and the target of a gang of undead thugs. Sixteen-year-old Erica LaPlante was six-feet-under when a blast of blue light brought her body back to life. Armed with the consciousness of a fierce warrior, Erica must keep her teenage urges at bay to protect the newfound hero. When sparks fly between Ted and Erica, Erica wants nothing more than to hide who she really is and the dangerous mission they must face. But when their school comes under attack, Ted and Erica must use everything at their disposal to save their friends, the town and... well, the world. Ted Saves the World is a YA sci-fi/fantasy novel that features fast-paced action, terrifying horror, side-splitting comedy and a touch of romance. Author Bryan Cohen has watched every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and it shows in the first book of his new series. Download the first book in the series today! Young Adult Sci-Fi and Fantasy Superhero - Suitable Age Range: 12 - 18+ yrs. Ted Saves the World is a novel of approximately 75,000 words Books available by Bryan Cohen: Ted Saves the World (Free!) Mind Over Easy (Ted Saves the World #2) Portal Combat (Ted Saves the World #3) Keywords: young adult, superheroes, science fiction, fantasy, series, free book, freebie, free app, permafree, perma free, download free book, comedy, fantasy fiction, adventure, american literature, american fiction, fantasy series, modern fantasy, urban fantasy, stories, 21st century literature, genre fiction, highly recommended, series fiction, young adult fiction, superhero, villains, supernatural, paranormal, teen, teen fiction, romance, sci-fi, coming of age, first love, supernatural powers, super powers, superhuman, teen & young adult fantasy coming of age, contemporary fantasy, action & adventure, telekinetic powers, telekinesis, young adult comedy, young adult fantasy fiction, young adult adventure, young adult american literature, young adult american fiction, young adult fantasy series, young adult modern fantasy, young adult urban fantasy, young adult stories, young adult 21st century literature, young adult genre fiction, highly recommended young adult, young adult series fiction, young adult superhero, young adult supernatural, young adult paranormal, teen & young adult , young adult romance, young adult sci-fi, young adult coming of age, young adult first love, young adult contemporary fantasy, young adult action & adventure, free comedy, free fantasy fiction, free adventure, free american literature, free american fiction, free modern fantasy, free urban fantasy, free stories, free 21st century literature, free genre fiction, free highly recommended, free series fiction, free young adult fiction, free superhero, free supernatural, free paranormal, free teen, free teen fiction, free sci-fi, free coming of age, free first love, free supernatural powers, free super powers, free superhuman, free reads, free teen & young adult fantasy coming of age, free contemporary fantasy, free action & adventure
Publisher: Bryan Cohen
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Ted Finley was your typical, wise-cracking teenager... until an otherworldly force gave him abilities beyond his wildest dreams. After an unintended public display of his powers, Ted has become an instant celebrity and the target of a gang of undead thugs. Sixteen-year-old Erica LaPlante was six-feet-under when a blast of blue light brought her body back to life. Armed with the consciousness of a fierce warrior, Erica must keep her teenage urges at bay to protect the newfound hero. When sparks fly between Ted and Erica, Erica wants nothing more than to hide who she really is and the dangerous mission they must face. But when their school comes under attack, Ted and Erica must use everything at their disposal to save their friends, the town and... well, the world. Ted Saves the World is a YA sci-fi/fantasy novel that features fast-paced action, terrifying horror, side-splitting comedy and a touch of romance. Author Bryan Cohen has watched every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and it shows in the first book of his new series. Download the first book in the series today! Young Adult Sci-Fi and Fantasy Superhero - Suitable Age Range: 12 - 18+ yrs. Ted Saves the World is a novel of approximately 75,000 words Books available by Bryan Cohen: Ted Saves the World (Free!) Mind Over Easy (Ted Saves the World #2) Portal Combat (Ted Saves the World #3) Keywords: young adult, superheroes, science fiction, fantasy, series, free book, freebie, free app, permafree, perma free, download free book, comedy, fantasy fiction, adventure, american literature, american fiction, fantasy series, modern fantasy, urban fantasy, stories, 21st century literature, genre fiction, highly recommended, series fiction, young adult fiction, superhero, villains, supernatural, paranormal, teen, teen fiction, romance, sci-fi, coming of age, first love, supernatural powers, super powers, superhuman, teen & young adult fantasy coming of age, contemporary fantasy, action & adventure, telekinetic powers, telekinesis, young adult comedy, young adult fantasy fiction, young adult adventure, young adult american literature, young adult american fiction, young adult fantasy series, young adult modern fantasy, young adult urban fantasy, young adult stories, young adult 21st century literature, young adult genre fiction, highly recommended young adult, young adult series fiction, young adult superhero, young adult supernatural, young adult paranormal, teen & young adult , young adult romance, young adult sci-fi, young adult coming of age, young adult first love, young adult contemporary fantasy, young adult action & adventure, free comedy, free fantasy fiction, free adventure, free american literature, free american fiction, free modern fantasy, free urban fantasy, free stories, free 21st century literature, free genre fiction, free highly recommended, free series fiction, free young adult fiction, free superhero, free supernatural, free paranormal, free teen, free teen fiction, free sci-fi, free coming of age, free first love, free supernatural powers, free super powers, free superhuman, free reads, free teen & young adult fantasy coming of age, free contemporary fantasy, free action & adventure
Last Stand
Author: Todd Wilkinson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762793198
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 413
Book Description
Entrepreneur and media mogul Ted Turner has commanded global attention for his dramatic personality, his founding of CNN, his marriage to Jane Fonda, and his company’s merger with Time Warner. But his green resume has gone largely ignored, even while his role as a pioneering eco-capitalist means more to Turner than any other aspect of his legacy. He currently owns more than two million acres of private land (more than any other individual in America), and his bison herd exceeds 50,000 head, the largest in history. He donated $1 billion to help save the UN, and has recorded dozens of other firsts with regard to wildlife conservation, fighting nukes, and assisting the poor. He calls global warming the most dire threat facing humanity, and says that the tycoons of the future will be minted in the development of green, alternative renewable energy. Last Stand goes behind the scenes into Turner’s private life, exploring the man’s accomplishments and his motivations, showing the world a fascinating and flawed, fully three-dimensional character. From barnstorming the country with T. Boone Pickens on behalf of green energy to a pivotal night when he considered suicide, Turner is not the man the public believes him to be. Through Turner’s eyes, the reader is asked to consider another way of thinking about the environment, our obligations to help others in need, and the grave challenges threatening the survival of civilization.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762793198
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 413
Book Description
Entrepreneur and media mogul Ted Turner has commanded global attention for his dramatic personality, his founding of CNN, his marriage to Jane Fonda, and his company’s merger with Time Warner. But his green resume has gone largely ignored, even while his role as a pioneering eco-capitalist means more to Turner than any other aspect of his legacy. He currently owns more than two million acres of private land (more than any other individual in America), and his bison herd exceeds 50,000 head, the largest in history. He donated $1 billion to help save the UN, and has recorded dozens of other firsts with regard to wildlife conservation, fighting nukes, and assisting the poor. He calls global warming the most dire threat facing humanity, and says that the tycoons of the future will be minted in the development of green, alternative renewable energy. Last Stand goes behind the scenes into Turner’s private life, exploring the man’s accomplishments and his motivations, showing the world a fascinating and flawed, fully three-dimensional character. From barnstorming the country with T. Boone Pickens on behalf of green energy to a pivotal night when he considered suicide, Turner is not the man the public believes him to be. Through Turner’s eyes, the reader is asked to consider another way of thinking about the environment, our obligations to help others in need, and the grave challenges threatening the survival of civilization.
The Miracle of Freedom
Author: Chris Stewart
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781606419519
Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Seven Miracles that Made Freedom Possible" looks at extraordinary events in history that have made it possible for people to enjoy liberty.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781606419519
Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Seven Miracles that Made Freedom Possible" looks at extraordinary events in history that have made it possible for people to enjoy liberty.
A Single Shard
Author: Linda Sue Park
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 054735004X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
The Newbery Medal-winning tale of an orphan boy whose dream of becoming a master potter leads to unforeseen adventure in ancient Korea. Tree-ear is an orphan boy in a 12th-century Korean village renowned for its ceramics. When he accidentally breaks a delicate piece of pottery, he volunteers to work to pay for the damage. Putting aside his own dreams, Tree-ear resolves to serve the master potter by embarking on a difficult and dangerous journey, little knowing that it will change his life forever. "Despite the odds against him, Tree-ear becomes courageous, brave and selfless, a hero as enduring as the porcelain Park so lovingly describes." (New York Times) “Intrigues, danger, and a strong focus on doing what is right turn a simple story into a compelling read. A timeless jewel.” (Kirkus starred review) *A broken piece of pottery sets events in motion as an orphan struggles to pay off his debt to a master potter. This finely crafted novel brings 12th-century Korea and these indelible characters to life." (School Library Journal starred review) "Tree-ear's determination and bravery in pursuing his dream of becoming a potter takes readers on a literary journey that demonstrates how courage, honor and perseverance can overcome great odds and bring great happiness. Park effectively conveys 12th century Korea in this masterful piece of historical fiction." (Kathleen Odean, chair of the Newbery Award Selection Committee)
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 054735004X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
The Newbery Medal-winning tale of an orphan boy whose dream of becoming a master potter leads to unforeseen adventure in ancient Korea. Tree-ear is an orphan boy in a 12th-century Korean village renowned for its ceramics. When he accidentally breaks a delicate piece of pottery, he volunteers to work to pay for the damage. Putting aside his own dreams, Tree-ear resolves to serve the master potter by embarking on a difficult and dangerous journey, little knowing that it will change his life forever. "Despite the odds against him, Tree-ear becomes courageous, brave and selfless, a hero as enduring as the porcelain Park so lovingly describes." (New York Times) “Intrigues, danger, and a strong focus on doing what is right turn a simple story into a compelling read. A timeless jewel.” (Kirkus starred review) *A broken piece of pottery sets events in motion as an orphan struggles to pay off his debt to a master potter. This finely crafted novel brings 12th-century Korea and these indelible characters to life." (School Library Journal starred review) "Tree-ear's determination and bravery in pursuing his dream of becoming a potter takes readers on a literary journey that demonstrates how courage, honor and perseverance can overcome great odds and bring great happiness. Park effectively conveys 12th century Korea in this masterful piece of historical fiction." (Kathleen Odean, chair of the Newbery Award Selection Committee)
Celebrate What's Right with the World [DVD]
Author: Dewitt Jones
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Science of Storytelling
Author: Will Storr
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 168335818X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The compelling, groundbreaking guide to creative writing that reveals how the brain responds to storytelling Stories shape who we are. They drive us to act out our dreams and ambitions and mold our beliefs. Storytelling is an essential part of what makes us human. So, how do master storytellers compel us? In The Science of Storytelling, award-winning writer and acclaimed teacher of creative writing Will Storr applies dazzling psychological research and cutting-edge neuroscience to our myths and archetypes to show how we can write better stories, revealing, among other things, how storytellers—and also our brains—create worlds by being attuned to moments of unexpected change. Will Storr’s superbly chosen examples range from Harry Potter to Jane Austen to Alice Walker, Greek drama to Russian novels to Native American folk tales, King Lear to Breaking Bad to children’s stories. With sections such as “The Dramatic Question,” “Creating a World,” and “Plot, Endings, and Meaning,” as well as a practical, step-by-step appendix dedicated to “The Sacred Flaw Approach,” The Science of Storytelling reveals just what makes stories work, placing it alongside such creative writing classics as John Yorke’s Into the Woods: A Five-Act Journey into Story and Lajos Egri’s The Art of Dramatic Writing. Enlightening and empowering, The Science of Storytelling is destined to become an invaluable resource for writers of all stripes, whether novelist, screenwriter, playwright, or writer of creative or traditional nonfiction.
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 168335818X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The compelling, groundbreaking guide to creative writing that reveals how the brain responds to storytelling Stories shape who we are. They drive us to act out our dreams and ambitions and mold our beliefs. Storytelling is an essential part of what makes us human. So, how do master storytellers compel us? In The Science of Storytelling, award-winning writer and acclaimed teacher of creative writing Will Storr applies dazzling psychological research and cutting-edge neuroscience to our myths and archetypes to show how we can write better stories, revealing, among other things, how storytellers—and also our brains—create worlds by being attuned to moments of unexpected change. Will Storr’s superbly chosen examples range from Harry Potter to Jane Austen to Alice Walker, Greek drama to Russian novels to Native American folk tales, King Lear to Breaking Bad to children’s stories. With sections such as “The Dramatic Question,” “Creating a World,” and “Plot, Endings, and Meaning,” as well as a practical, step-by-step appendix dedicated to “The Sacred Flaw Approach,” The Science of Storytelling reveals just what makes stories work, placing it alongside such creative writing classics as John Yorke’s Into the Woods: A Five-Act Journey into Story and Lajos Egri’s The Art of Dramatic Writing. Enlightening and empowering, The Science of Storytelling is destined to become an invaluable resource for writers of all stripes, whether novelist, screenwriter, playwright, or writer of creative or traditional nonfiction.
How to Deliver a TED Talk: Secrets of the World's Most Inspiring Presentations, Revised and Expanded New Edition, with a Foreword by Richard St. John and an Afterword by Simon Sinek
Author: Jeremey Donovan
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071831592
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
How to give a world-class presentationbased on the wildly popular TED Talks
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071831592
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
How to give a world-class presentationbased on the wildly popular TED Talks
Mrs Normal Saves the World
Author: Sheila Hayman
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 140924895X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Iris Ritchie, part time bookkeeper, wife and mother, wakes up in hospital thinking she's killed a cyclist. The cyclist is fine, but God has punished Iris by giving her a special mission. She's the most normal person he could find; if she can be heroic, anybody can. Grumpily, Iris finds herself forced to choose between saving the world, and saving her family.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 140924895X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Iris Ritchie, part time bookkeeper, wife and mother, wakes up in hospital thinking she's killed a cyclist. The cyclist is fine, but God has punished Iris by giving her a special mission. She's the most normal person he could find; if she can be heroic, anybody can. Grumpily, Iris finds herself forced to choose between saving the world, and saving her family.
What School Could Be
Author: Ted Dintersmith
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 069118061X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
An inspiring account of teachers in ordinary circumstances doing extraordinary things, showing us how to transform education What School Could Be offers an inspiring vision of what our teachers and students can accomplish if trusted with the challenge of developing the skills and ways of thinking needed to thrive in a world of dizzying technological change. Innovation expert Ted Dintersmith took an unprecedented trip across America, visiting all fifty states in a single school year. He originally set out to raise awareness about the urgent need to reimagine education to prepare students for a world marked by innovation--but America's teachers one-upped him. All across the country, he met teachers in ordinary settings doing extraordinary things, creating innovative classrooms where children learn deeply and joyously as they gain purpose, agency, essential skillsets and mindsets, and real knowledge. Together, these new ways of teaching and learning offer a vision of what school could be—and a model for transforming schools throughout the United States and beyond. Better yet, teachers and parents don't have to wait for the revolution to come from above. They can readily implement small changes that can make a big difference. America's clock is ticking. Our archaic model of education trains our kids for a world that no longer exists, and accelerating advances in technology are eliminating millions of jobs. But the trailblazing of many American educators gives us reasons for hope. Capturing bold ideas from teachers and classrooms across America, What School Could Be provides a realistic and profoundly optimistic roadmap for creating cultures of innovation and real learning in all our schools.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 069118061X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
An inspiring account of teachers in ordinary circumstances doing extraordinary things, showing us how to transform education What School Could Be offers an inspiring vision of what our teachers and students can accomplish if trusted with the challenge of developing the skills and ways of thinking needed to thrive in a world of dizzying technological change. Innovation expert Ted Dintersmith took an unprecedented trip across America, visiting all fifty states in a single school year. He originally set out to raise awareness about the urgent need to reimagine education to prepare students for a world marked by innovation--but America's teachers one-upped him. All across the country, he met teachers in ordinary settings doing extraordinary things, creating innovative classrooms where children learn deeply and joyously as they gain purpose, agency, essential skillsets and mindsets, and real knowledge. Together, these new ways of teaching and learning offer a vision of what school could be—and a model for transforming schools throughout the United States and beyond. Better yet, teachers and parents don't have to wait for the revolution to come from above. They can readily implement small changes that can make a big difference. America's clock is ticking. Our archaic model of education trains our kids for a world that no longer exists, and accelerating advances in technology are eliminating millions of jobs. But the trailblazing of many American educators gives us reasons for hope. Capturing bold ideas from teachers and classrooms across America, What School Could Be provides a realistic and profoundly optimistic roadmap for creating cultures of innovation and real learning in all our schools.
Grit
Author: Angela Duckworth
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501111124
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People). The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor. It was her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience that led to her hypothesis about what really drives success: not genius, but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance. In Grit, she takes us into the field to visit cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she’s learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll. “Duckworth’s ideas about the cultivation of tenacity have clearly changed some lives for the better” (The New York Times Book Review). Among Grit’s most valuable insights: any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal; grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstances; when it comes to child-rearing, neither a warm embrace nor high standards will work by themselves; how to trigger lifelong interest; the magic of the Hard Thing Rule; and so much more. Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that—not talent or luck—makes all the difference. This is “a fascinating tour of the psychological research on success” (The Wall Street Journal).
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501111124
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People). The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor. It was her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience that led to her hypothesis about what really drives success: not genius, but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance. In Grit, she takes us into the field to visit cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she’s learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll. “Duckworth’s ideas about the cultivation of tenacity have clearly changed some lives for the better” (The New York Times Book Review). Among Grit’s most valuable insights: any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal; grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstances; when it comes to child-rearing, neither a warm embrace nor high standards will work by themselves; how to trigger lifelong interest; the magic of the Hard Thing Rule; and so much more. Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that—not talent or luck—makes all the difference. This is “a fascinating tour of the psychological research on success” (The Wall Street Journal).