Author: Shutta Crum
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618618651
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A farm family scurries for shelter from a violent thunderstorm that brings welcome relief from the heat and also an unexpected surprise.
Thunder-Boomer!
Author: Shutta Crum
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618618651
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A farm family scurries for shelter from a violent thunderstorm that brings welcome relief from the heat and also an unexpected surprise.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618618651
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A farm family scurries for shelter from a violent thunderstorm that brings welcome relief from the heat and also an unexpected surprise.
Thunder Cake
Author: Patricia Polacco
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399222316
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A loud clap of thunder booms, and rattles the windows of Grandma's old farmhouse. "This is Thunder Cake baking weather," calls Grandma, as she and her granddaughter hurry to gather the ingredients around the farm. A real Thunder Cake must reach the oven before the storm arrives. But the list of ingredients is long and not easy to find . . . and the storm is coming closer all the time! Reaching once again into her rich childhood experience, Patricia Polacco tells the memorable story of how her grandma--her Babushka--helped her overcome her fear of thunder when she was a little girl. Ms. Polacco's vivid memories of her grandmother's endearing answer to a child's fear, accompanied by her bright folk-art illustrations, turn a frightening thunderstorm into an adventure and ultimately . . . a celebration! Whether the first clap of thunder finds you buried under the bedcovers or happily anticipating the coming storm, Thunder Cake is a story that will bring new meaning and possibility to the excitement of a thunderstorm.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399222316
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A loud clap of thunder booms, and rattles the windows of Grandma's old farmhouse. "This is Thunder Cake baking weather," calls Grandma, as she and her granddaughter hurry to gather the ingredients around the farm. A real Thunder Cake must reach the oven before the storm arrives. But the list of ingredients is long and not easy to find . . . and the storm is coming closer all the time! Reaching once again into her rich childhood experience, Patricia Polacco tells the memorable story of how her grandma--her Babushka--helped her overcome her fear of thunder when she was a little girl. Ms. Polacco's vivid memories of her grandmother's endearing answer to a child's fear, accompanied by her bright folk-art illustrations, turn a frightening thunderstorm into an adventure and ultimately . . . a celebration! Whether the first clap of thunder finds you buried under the bedcovers or happily anticipating the coming storm, Thunder Cake is a story that will bring new meaning and possibility to the excitement of a thunderstorm.
Aftershocks
Author: William Schlichter
Publisher: BHC Press
ISBN: 1643970089
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
The undead amass as they seek the epicenter of an earthquake. Aftershocks ensure they stay on course, drawn to the origin of the ground-shaking waves. Acheron sits in the path of the horde, and the residents have little ammo to spare. They prove they will defend the camp at all cost, taking extreme measures to protect Acheron from being overrun. Acheron survivors, both inside and outside the gates, fight to stay alive, working with too few bullets to fend off the thousands of undead. Inside, they wait for their leader’s return from Memphis, hopeful for news of a cure. Those outside seek to return to the safety of Acheron, including Ethan, who proves he’s a force to be reckoned with. The survivors, exhausted and injured, scattered far and wide, fend off the undead, vengeful Bowlin brothers, collapsing houses, and radical fanatics, but as they encounter more and more undead moving south, they face the reality that not even Ethan has enough bullets.
Publisher: BHC Press
ISBN: 1643970089
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
The undead amass as they seek the epicenter of an earthquake. Aftershocks ensure they stay on course, drawn to the origin of the ground-shaking waves. Acheron sits in the path of the horde, and the residents have little ammo to spare. They prove they will defend the camp at all cost, taking extreme measures to protect Acheron from being overrun. Acheron survivors, both inside and outside the gates, fight to stay alive, working with too few bullets to fend off the thousands of undead. Inside, they wait for their leader’s return from Memphis, hopeful for news of a cure. Those outside seek to return to the safety of Acheron, including Ethan, who proves he’s a force to be reckoned with. The survivors, exhausted and injured, scattered far and wide, fend off the undead, vengeful Bowlin brothers, collapsing houses, and radical fanatics, but as they encounter more and more undead moving south, they face the reality that not even Ethan has enough bullets.
Cassell's Dictionary of Slang
Author: Jonathon Green
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780304366361
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1600
Book Description
With its unparalleled coverage of English slang of all types (from 18th-century cant to contemporary gay slang), and its uncluttered editorial apparatus, Cassell's Dictionary of Slang was warmly received when its first edition appeared in 1998. 'Brilliant.' said Mark Lawson on BBC2's The Late Review; 'This is a terrific piece of work - learned, entertaining, funny, stimulating' said Jonathan Meades in The Evening Standard.But now the world's best single-volume dictionary of English slang is about to get even better. Jonathon Green has spent the last seven years on a vast project: to research in depth the English slang vocabulary and to hunt down and record written instances of the use of as many slang words as possible. This has entailed trawling through more than 4000 books - plus song lyrics, TV and movie scripts, and many newspapers and magazines - for relevant material. The research has thrown up some fascinating results
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780304366361
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1600
Book Description
With its unparalleled coverage of English slang of all types (from 18th-century cant to contemporary gay slang), and its uncluttered editorial apparatus, Cassell's Dictionary of Slang was warmly received when its first edition appeared in 1998. 'Brilliant.' said Mark Lawson on BBC2's The Late Review; 'This is a terrific piece of work - learned, entertaining, funny, stimulating' said Jonathan Meades in The Evening Standard.But now the world's best single-volume dictionary of English slang is about to get even better. Jonathon Green has spent the last seven years on a vast project: to research in depth the English slang vocabulary and to hunt down and record written instances of the use of as many slang words as possible. This has entailed trawling through more than 4000 books - plus song lyrics, TV and movie scripts, and many newspapers and magazines - for relevant material. The research has thrown up some fascinating results
My Name is Tod
Author: Kathryn Anne Michaels
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665750820
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Death, aka Tod, has grown callous. His siblings, the Archangels, decide it’s time to do something about it. With their Father’s permission they assign Tod Guardianship of a young mortal—but things don’t go exactly as planned. Or do they? Dodging interference from his brother Lucifer who is determined to win Death’s charge over to the dark side, Tod reluctantly bumbles through a mortal life learning to paddle, windsurf, hike, ski, and climb along the way. This rollicking tale takes the reader from the beaches of South Carolina, to Rome, and into the depths of the Grand Canyon. On the way it offers glimpses into what it means to live, to die, and to love.
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665750820
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Death, aka Tod, has grown callous. His siblings, the Archangels, decide it’s time to do something about it. With their Father’s permission they assign Tod Guardianship of a young mortal—but things don’t go exactly as planned. Or do they? Dodging interference from his brother Lucifer who is determined to win Death’s charge over to the dark side, Tod reluctantly bumbles through a mortal life learning to paddle, windsurf, hike, ski, and climb along the way. This rollicking tale takes the reader from the beaches of South Carolina, to Rome, and into the depths of the Grand Canyon. On the way it offers glimpses into what it means to live, to die, and to love.
Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery in School Libraries
Author: Christie Kaaland
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1610697308
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
When disaster strikes, school librarians can play a key role in keeping kids safe. This is the only book written specifically to provide school librarians with emergency preparedness and recovery tools as well as curricular tie-ins. No school is immune to disaster, whether in the form of a natural event like a tornado or a tragedy like the violence that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The key to minimizing injury or death in an emergency is preparednesssomething the school librarian is uniquely positioned to lead. This must-have book will show you how to be proactive in getting your school ready for the worst. It provides comprehensive preparedness and recovery plans, check lists, and curricular recommendations on preparedness that can be tailored to your individual library and community. Covering natural disasters, human-made disasters, and school violence, the book shows you how to conduct drills, assess vulnerabilities and risk, communicate preparedness plans, and use bibliotherapy for disaster recovery. It also describes how your library can be a safe haven for students who feel disconnected, bullied, or otherwise disenfranchised. Although the book is primarily intended for school librarians, classroom teachers will also find many ideas here for helping students be better prepared for disasters, whatever their cause or severity.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1610697308
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
When disaster strikes, school librarians can play a key role in keeping kids safe. This is the only book written specifically to provide school librarians with emergency preparedness and recovery tools as well as curricular tie-ins. No school is immune to disaster, whether in the form of a natural event like a tornado or a tragedy like the violence that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The key to minimizing injury or death in an emergency is preparednesssomething the school librarian is uniquely positioned to lead. This must-have book will show you how to be proactive in getting your school ready for the worst. It provides comprehensive preparedness and recovery plans, check lists, and curricular recommendations on preparedness that can be tailored to your individual library and community. Covering natural disasters, human-made disasters, and school violence, the book shows you how to conduct drills, assess vulnerabilities and risk, communicate preparedness plans, and use bibliotherapy for disaster recovery. It also describes how your library can be a safe haven for students who feel disconnected, bullied, or otherwise disenfranchised. Although the book is primarily intended for school librarians, classroom teachers will also find many ideas here for helping students be better prepared for disasters, whatever their cause or severity.
A Family of Readers
Author: Martha V. Parravano
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763662178
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
Two of the most trusted reviewers in the field join with top authors, illustrators, and critics in a definitive guide to choosing books for children—and nurturing their love of reading. A FAMILY OF READERS is the definitive resource for parents interested in enriching the reading lives of their children. It’s divided into four sections: 1. Reading to Them: Choosing and sharing board books and picture books with babies and very young children. 2. Reading with Them: Launching the new reader with easy readers and chapter books. 3. Reading on Their Own: Exploring what children read—and how they read—by genre and gender. 4. Leaving Them Alone: Respecting the reading privacy of the young adult. Roger Sutton knows how and why children read. He must, as the editor in chief of THE HORN BOOK, which since 1924 has been America’s best source for reviews of books for young readers. But for many parents, selecting books for their children can make them feel lost. Now, in this essential resource, Roger Sutton and Martha V. Parravano, executive editor at the magazine, offer thoughtful essays that consider how books are read to (and then by) young people. They invite such leading authors and artists as Maurice Sendak, Katherine Paterson, Margaret Mahy, and Jon Scieszka, as well as a selection of top critics, to add their voices about the genres they know best. The result is an indispensable readers’ companion to everything from wordless board books to the most complex and daring young adult novels.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763662178
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
Two of the most trusted reviewers in the field join with top authors, illustrators, and critics in a definitive guide to choosing books for children—and nurturing their love of reading. A FAMILY OF READERS is the definitive resource for parents interested in enriching the reading lives of their children. It’s divided into four sections: 1. Reading to Them: Choosing and sharing board books and picture books with babies and very young children. 2. Reading with Them: Launching the new reader with easy readers and chapter books. 3. Reading on Their Own: Exploring what children read—and how they read—by genre and gender. 4. Leaving Them Alone: Respecting the reading privacy of the young adult. Roger Sutton knows how and why children read. He must, as the editor in chief of THE HORN BOOK, which since 1924 has been America’s best source for reviews of books for young readers. But for many parents, selecting books for their children can make them feel lost. Now, in this essential resource, Roger Sutton and Martha V. Parravano, executive editor at the magazine, offer thoughtful essays that consider how books are read to (and then by) young people. They invite such leading authors and artists as Maurice Sendak, Katherine Paterson, Margaret Mahy, and Jon Scieszka, as well as a selection of top critics, to add their voices about the genres they know best. The result is an indispensable readers’ companion to everything from wordless board books to the most complex and daring young adult novels.
Unfinished Flight
Author: Ken Filing
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1426936583
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
In the late 1930s, Rosie Conner is a young female daredevil pilot, and her hero is the famous pilot Amelia Earhart. Several years after Earhart disappears during a flight across the Pacific, Rosie and her husband Chris try to complete her unfinished flight. Unfortunately, they find themselves recreating the journey too accurately, as they also crash into the Pacific. They are eventually rescued by the crew of a Japanese ship; however, it is only after they have boarded the ship that they realize they are not guests but prisoners. The year is 1941, and they are treated brutally in the months leading up to the infamous battle at Pearl Harbor. As Rosie and Chris deal with peril and adventure on an island occupied by the Japanese, World War II becomes a larger threat to the world. Follow the adventure of a lifetime, and see the world through the eyes of a pilot whose bravery knows no bounds, who lives a life of adventure and risk-taking.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1426936583
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
In the late 1930s, Rosie Conner is a young female daredevil pilot, and her hero is the famous pilot Amelia Earhart. Several years after Earhart disappears during a flight across the Pacific, Rosie and her husband Chris try to complete her unfinished flight. Unfortunately, they find themselves recreating the journey too accurately, as they also crash into the Pacific. They are eventually rescued by the crew of a Japanese ship; however, it is only after they have boarded the ship that they realize they are not guests but prisoners. The year is 1941, and they are treated brutally in the months leading up to the infamous battle at Pearl Harbor. As Rosie and Chris deal with peril and adventure on an island occupied by the Japanese, World War II becomes a larger threat to the world. Follow the adventure of a lifetime, and see the world through the eyes of a pilot whose bravery knows no bounds, who lives a life of adventure and risk-taking.
The Elorian Conscript
Author: Robert C. Seidler
Publisher: Publish Green
ISBN: 1937003078
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 431
Book Description
Praise for The Elorian Conscript: "This novel has a nail-biting, white-knuckle plot. Fiction thrives on conflict, and this book has conflict in spades. Danger jumps out over and over. This is a plot full of switcheroos. Whom do we trust? Whom are we fighting for? This is a high-concept novel about standing up for our ideals. The Elorian Conscript is a highly entertaining and thought-provoking read." - John M. Daniel: Editor,Writer,Consultant - www.danielpublishing.com "A true page-turner! With The Elorian Conscript, Rob has crafted an imaginative sci-fi/fantasy tale with plenty of action, adventure, intrigue, and even some interspecies romance and interstellar war to boot. The engaging story and compelling characters drew me in, and at the end of the book, I found myself wanting to jump right into the sequel!" - John David Kudrick: Editor, Writer, Consultant www.johndavidkudrick.com Disgruntled assistant plant manager and ex-Army Ranger, Dustin Atropos, is a man of conscience who often feels like he's surrounded by soulless zombies. Living on modern-day planet Earth, it's no wonder Dustin can't seem to find his place in the world. It's no wonder he feels like somewhere along the line he missed out on his true destiny.As it turns out, Dustin didn't miss his destiny. It just took it's sweet damn time finding him. While Dustin is on a fishing trip to sort out his life (and catch all the cutthroat trout he can eat) his destiny picks him up, along with his dog and his truck, and moves him to a new square on life's chess board; four million light years away, in a different galaxy. Thus begins the saga of Dustin Atropos as he fights to stay alive, overcome the devious schemes of his adversaries, win back the love of his wife, and, along the way, save his home planet ... a place he sometimes loves to hate ... a place he, in the past, has had to escape from with his retreats to the mountains ... and a place that, deep down inside, he cherishes with every fiber of his being. Along the way some questions get asked. Some of them receive answers. Some can only be answered in the future. Where are we (humans) headed? What constitutes ethical behavior? Can an Eagle Scout and member of the Order of the Arrow, save the Earth, and possibly the universe? Will Linda Atropos ever get her husband back? What happened to Dustin and Linda's pet German Sheperd, Took? And what the hell is a Nornak? The Elorian Conscript is the first book of a planned trilogy. The sequel is in progress and stands at 60,000 words to date.
Publisher: Publish Green
ISBN: 1937003078
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 431
Book Description
Praise for The Elorian Conscript: "This novel has a nail-biting, white-knuckle plot. Fiction thrives on conflict, and this book has conflict in spades. Danger jumps out over and over. This is a plot full of switcheroos. Whom do we trust? Whom are we fighting for? This is a high-concept novel about standing up for our ideals. The Elorian Conscript is a highly entertaining and thought-provoking read." - John M. Daniel: Editor,Writer,Consultant - www.danielpublishing.com "A true page-turner! With The Elorian Conscript, Rob has crafted an imaginative sci-fi/fantasy tale with plenty of action, adventure, intrigue, and even some interspecies romance and interstellar war to boot. The engaging story and compelling characters drew me in, and at the end of the book, I found myself wanting to jump right into the sequel!" - John David Kudrick: Editor, Writer, Consultant www.johndavidkudrick.com Disgruntled assistant plant manager and ex-Army Ranger, Dustin Atropos, is a man of conscience who often feels like he's surrounded by soulless zombies. Living on modern-day planet Earth, it's no wonder Dustin can't seem to find his place in the world. It's no wonder he feels like somewhere along the line he missed out on his true destiny.As it turns out, Dustin didn't miss his destiny. It just took it's sweet damn time finding him. While Dustin is on a fishing trip to sort out his life (and catch all the cutthroat trout he can eat) his destiny picks him up, along with his dog and his truck, and moves him to a new square on life's chess board; four million light years away, in a different galaxy. Thus begins the saga of Dustin Atropos as he fights to stay alive, overcome the devious schemes of his adversaries, win back the love of his wife, and, along the way, save his home planet ... a place he sometimes loves to hate ... a place he, in the past, has had to escape from with his retreats to the mountains ... and a place that, deep down inside, he cherishes with every fiber of his being. Along the way some questions get asked. Some of them receive answers. Some can only be answered in the future. Where are we (humans) headed? What constitutes ethical behavior? Can an Eagle Scout and member of the Order of the Arrow, save the Earth, and possibly the universe? Will Linda Atropos ever get her husband back? What happened to Dustin and Linda's pet German Sheperd, Took? And what the hell is a Nornak? The Elorian Conscript is the first book of a planned trilogy. The sequel is in progress and stands at 60,000 words to date.
The Tales of Victor Coachman
Author: Birney Reed
Publisher: Bad Dream Entertainment
ISBN: 0996038124
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
From the Written Page... To the Real World Enter the world of Victor Coachman, a fictional author whose pen reaches beyond the printed page and into the real world, crafting living stories of horror, beauty, and supernatural terror. His talent for creating reality from fiction has caught the attention of a mysterious literary agent with intentions of his own, and someone is much more than what he seems. With his soul signed away to powers greater than he realizes, Victor must now do the only thing he knows how to do: write. The result of his tormented work is a dark meta-collection of tales featuring the lives of broken priests, jaded immortals, love sick spirits, and sinister stage magicians. Each chapter in this book has its own unique story and tangible characters, but all come to life under the pen of a man tortured by his own craft. The Tales of Victor Coachman is a single-author collection presenting 13 original stories of modern fantasy, horror, and the supernatural from Columbus Ohio author Birney Reed, collected in print for the first time and presented in a unique way that makes the reading experience itself part of the overall story.
Publisher: Bad Dream Entertainment
ISBN: 0996038124
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
From the Written Page... To the Real World Enter the world of Victor Coachman, a fictional author whose pen reaches beyond the printed page and into the real world, crafting living stories of horror, beauty, and supernatural terror. His talent for creating reality from fiction has caught the attention of a mysterious literary agent with intentions of his own, and someone is much more than what he seems. With his soul signed away to powers greater than he realizes, Victor must now do the only thing he knows how to do: write. The result of his tormented work is a dark meta-collection of tales featuring the lives of broken priests, jaded immortals, love sick spirits, and sinister stage magicians. Each chapter in this book has its own unique story and tangible characters, but all come to life under the pen of a man tortured by his own craft. The Tales of Victor Coachman is a single-author collection presenting 13 original stories of modern fantasy, horror, and the supernatural from Columbus Ohio author Birney Reed, collected in print for the first time and presented in a unique way that makes the reading experience itself part of the overall story.