Author: Robert Leiterman
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595265618
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Could the legendary Bigfoot exist among the ancient redwoods and rugged terrain of California s Eel River Valley? Little is known of the Sinkyone people who once called those majestic forests their home. With their passing went their knowledge of their mythical legends, sacred location and unspoken areas to be left alone, lost forever or were they? Generations of park rangers have sworn to protect one of the largest remaining groves of ancient coast redwoods. Since the park dedication, there has been at least one Bigfoot related report a year. For the most part, they were never taken very serious, written off as misidentified wildlife, or an over active imagination brought on by the aura of an ancient forest and even a self fulfilling prophecy for those who really want to believe. For one skeptical ranger, they were nothing more than entertaining folklore and myths. That all changed one-day after a series of Bigfoot related reports were brought to his attention. During his search for answers, he discovered that there was more to the redwoods then he ever imagined and found himself down a path that would forever change his way of thinking.
Yeti Or Not, Here We Come!
Author: Robert Leiterman
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595265618
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Could the legendary Bigfoot exist among the ancient redwoods and rugged terrain of California s Eel River Valley? Little is known of the Sinkyone people who once called those majestic forests their home. With their passing went their knowledge of their mythical legends, sacred location and unspoken areas to be left alone, lost forever or were they? Generations of park rangers have sworn to protect one of the largest remaining groves of ancient coast redwoods. Since the park dedication, there has been at least one Bigfoot related report a year. For the most part, they were never taken very serious, written off as misidentified wildlife, or an over active imagination brought on by the aura of an ancient forest and even a self fulfilling prophecy for those who really want to believe. For one skeptical ranger, they were nothing more than entertaining folklore and myths. That all changed one-day after a series of Bigfoot related reports were brought to his attention. During his search for answers, he discovered that there was more to the redwoods then he ever imagined and found himself down a path that would forever change his way of thinking.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595265618
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Could the legendary Bigfoot exist among the ancient redwoods and rugged terrain of California s Eel River Valley? Little is known of the Sinkyone people who once called those majestic forests their home. With their passing went their knowledge of their mythical legends, sacred location and unspoken areas to be left alone, lost forever or were they? Generations of park rangers have sworn to protect one of the largest remaining groves of ancient coast redwoods. Since the park dedication, there has been at least one Bigfoot related report a year. For the most part, they were never taken very serious, written off as misidentified wildlife, or an over active imagination brought on by the aura of an ancient forest and even a self fulfilling prophecy for those who really want to believe. For one skeptical ranger, they were nothing more than entertaining folklore and myths. That all changed one-day after a series of Bigfoot related reports were brought to his attention. During his search for answers, he discovered that there was more to the redwoods then he ever imagined and found himself down a path that would forever change his way of thinking.
Learn Vertex and Pixel Shader Programming with DirectX 9
Author: James C. Leiterman
Publisher: Wordware Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1556222874
Category : Computer games
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Because graphics systems for video games and game console hardware have become more complex, graphics applications must also advance. This is where programmable vertex and pixel shaders come in. This book shows how to write assembly language for programming the vertex shader and pixel shader hardware using DirectX 9 and covers the fundamentals of programming vectors using SIMD methodology in conjunction with the Direct3D 9 application interfaces. Features: Find out about the valid vertex shader and pixel shader instruction sets; Learn how branching and branchless code can be used for flow control; Understand the vertex shader instructions that support matrices; Discover how to use quaternions to accurately represent rotating objects; Use texturing with both vertex and pixel shaders, including bump mapping.
Publisher: Wordware Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1556222874
Category : Computer games
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Because graphics systems for video games and game console hardware have become more complex, graphics applications must also advance. This is where programmable vertex and pixel shaders come in. This book shows how to write assembly language for programming the vertex shader and pixel shader hardware using DirectX 9 and covers the fundamentals of programming vectors using SIMD methodology in conjunction with the Direct3D 9 application interfaces. Features: Find out about the valid vertex shader and pixel shader instruction sets; Learn how branching and branchless code can be used for flow control; Understand the vertex shader instructions that support matrices; Discover how to use quaternions to accurately represent rotating objects; Use texturing with both vertex and pixel shaders, including bump mapping.
Puzzlooies! The Museum of Supernatural History
Author: Russell Ginns
Publisher: Bright Matter Books
ISBN: 0525572139
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Snag a pencil. Sink into a silly story. Solve the puzzles and save the day! Say goodbye to boring downtime and hello to Puzzlooies!, the latest in portable entertainment. Meant for kids to write in, these illustrated and compact books flip up like a reporter’s notebook, making them perfect for fast fun while on-the-go. Each zany adventure is packed with eclectic puzzles to decipher and decode—as well as jokes, riddles, and true trivia galore that’ll keep readers laughing 'til the very end . . . if they can reach it! Enter The Museum of Supernatural History with Jayden and Chad, where mythical monsters and uncanny exhibits are preserved and on display—or so they thought! Jayden and Chad soon discover the monsters are alive, and they need the boys’ help to defeat an ancient, evil power before it destroys the world. Solve the puzzles inside and make your way out of the museum!
Publisher: Bright Matter Books
ISBN: 0525572139
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Snag a pencil. Sink into a silly story. Solve the puzzles and save the day! Say goodbye to boring downtime and hello to Puzzlooies!, the latest in portable entertainment. Meant for kids to write in, these illustrated and compact books flip up like a reporter’s notebook, making them perfect for fast fun while on-the-go. Each zany adventure is packed with eclectic puzzles to decipher and decode—as well as jokes, riddles, and true trivia galore that’ll keep readers laughing 'til the very end . . . if they can reach it! Enter The Museum of Supernatural History with Jayden and Chad, where mythical monsters and uncanny exhibits are preserved and on display—or so they thought! Jayden and Chad soon discover the monsters are alive, and they need the boys’ help to defeat an ancient, evil power before it destroys the world. Solve the puzzles inside and make your way out of the museum!
Goju Quest
Author: Robert Leiterman
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595341853
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Martial arts was one thing that Shawn, a 15-year-old boy from a small California town was good at and he knew it. But, it was his misguided anger from his parent's separation that got him into trouble. When Shawn's Sensei found out that he had been starting fights, he rallied to set Shawn straight giving him two choices, to either quit the arts that he loved so much or to take him and his friend on a quest into the wilderness. It takes a fight with persistent bullies to encourage Shawn to choose a quest into the heart of the wilderness, a place he has never been before. The deeper they traveled into the shadows of the ancient forest the greater the mystery became. With the help of a spirit guide, he pushes himself beyond his wildest dreams. The solitude only seems to make his imagination come alive as he challenged his mind, body and spirit. Despite all he has learned, felt and seen, he finds that his hardest challenge was yet to come.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595341853
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Martial arts was one thing that Shawn, a 15-year-old boy from a small California town was good at and he knew it. But, it was his misguided anger from his parent's separation that got him into trouble. When Shawn's Sensei found out that he had been starting fights, he rallied to set Shawn straight giving him two choices, to either quit the arts that he loved so much or to take him and his friend on a quest into the wilderness. It takes a fight with persistent bullies to encourage Shawn to choose a quest into the heart of the wilderness, a place he has never been before. The deeper they traveled into the shadows of the ancient forest the greater the mystery became. With the help of a spirit guide, he pushes himself beyond his wildest dreams. The solitude only seems to make his imagination come alive as he challenged his mind, body and spirit. Despite all he has learned, felt and seen, he finds that his hardest challenge was yet to come.
ÓNa Crainn
Author: Robert Leiterman
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1469744694
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Fionna, a quiet young teen and a handful of her friends take advantage of an unusual break in the winter weather and embark on a backpacking trip into the ancient redwoods. Everything is perfect until an unexpected storm rears its ugly head. Tragedy strikes and one of their numbers goes missing, leaving the others desperate for answers. Fionna is found by park rangers' days later in the heart of the ancient forest, a mysterious portion of the park that others have never seen. A place where the trees are massive and ferns grow larger than expected. A place where voices an Celtic music echoes in the breeze. When the recovering teen awakens from her mysterious coma, she is surprised by her dreams of ancient fairies and the fulfillment of her strange family legacy. To accomplish this Fionna needs to convince the rangers that fairies exist, and get them to put aside their differences and help. The quest becomes easier said than done when miracles happen, strangeness becomes the norm and a relentless reporter tries to blow the lid off the impossible. Do fairies exist? Can ancient trees ultimately save man kind? It's always better not to find out the hard way.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1469744694
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Fionna, a quiet young teen and a handful of her friends take advantage of an unusual break in the winter weather and embark on a backpacking trip into the ancient redwoods. Everything is perfect until an unexpected storm rears its ugly head. Tragedy strikes and one of their numbers goes missing, leaving the others desperate for answers. Fionna is found by park rangers' days later in the heart of the ancient forest, a mysterious portion of the park that others have never seen. A place where the trees are massive and ferns grow larger than expected. A place where voices an Celtic music echoes in the breeze. When the recovering teen awakens from her mysterious coma, she is surprised by her dreams of ancient fairies and the fulfillment of her strange family legacy. To accomplish this Fionna needs to convince the rangers that fairies exist, and get them to put aside their differences and help. The quest becomes easier said than done when miracles happen, strangeness becomes the norm and a relentless reporter tries to blow the lid off the impossible. Do fairies exist? Can ancient trees ultimately save man kind? It's always better not to find out the hard way.
Operation Redwood Quest
Author:
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 059530513X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 059530513X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Either One Way Or the Otter
Author: Robert Leiterman
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595382185
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
A family inherits a dilapidated dairy in the Eel River bottoms and has plans to refurbish it back into the famous dairy it once was over half a century ago. With lots of work to do, it leaves the oldest daughter with very little time to answer her growing curiosity about the surrounding estuary. In between school and the never-ending list of chores, she satisfies her desire to explore with the gift of a kayak. Learning about the surrounding river and estuary wilderness only piques her desire to explore. While on an afternoon paddle with a friend, a startling discovery in the soft mud of the estuary leads them to believe that her little wilderness isn't as uninhabited as she thought. Her search for the answer leads her down the path of discovery. Determined to find an understanding, no matter what it takes, she embarks on a journey that will change her determination and outlook forever.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595382185
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
A family inherits a dilapidated dairy in the Eel River bottoms and has plans to refurbish it back into the famous dairy it once was over half a century ago. With lots of work to do, it leaves the oldest daughter with very little time to answer her growing curiosity about the surrounding estuary. In between school and the never-ending list of chores, she satisfies her desire to explore with the gift of a kayak. Learning about the surrounding river and estuary wilderness only piques her desire to explore. While on an afternoon paddle with a friend, a startling discovery in the soft mud of the estuary leads them to believe that her little wilderness isn't as uninhabited as she thought. Her search for the answer leads her down the path of discovery. Determined to find an understanding, no matter what it takes, she embarks on a journey that will change her determination and outlook forever.
Ask My Mood Ring How I Feel
Author: Diana Lopez
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316209953
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
It's summer before eighth grade, and Erica "Chia" Montenegro is feeling so many things that she needs a mood ring to keep track of her emotions. She's happy when she hangs out with her best friends, the Robins. She's jealous that her genius little sister skipped two grades. And she's passionate about the crushes on her Boyfriend Wish list. And when Erica's mom is diagnosed with breast cancer, she feels worried and doesn't know what she can do to help. When her family visits a cuarto de milagros, a miracle room in a famous church, Erica decides to make a promesa to God in exchange for her mom's health. As her mom gets sicker, Erica quickly learns that juggling family, friends, school, and fulfilling a promesa is stressful, but with a little bit of hope and a lot of love, she just might be able to figure it out. Confetti Girl author Diana Lopez returns with this sweet, funny, and utterly honest story about being a girl in a world full of good (and bad) surprises.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316209953
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
It's summer before eighth grade, and Erica "Chia" Montenegro is feeling so many things that she needs a mood ring to keep track of her emotions. She's happy when she hangs out with her best friends, the Robins. She's jealous that her genius little sister skipped two grades. And she's passionate about the crushes on her Boyfriend Wish list. And when Erica's mom is diagnosed with breast cancer, she feels worried and doesn't know what she can do to help. When her family visits a cuarto de milagros, a miracle room in a famous church, Erica decides to make a promesa to God in exchange for her mom's health. As her mom gets sicker, Erica quickly learns that juggling family, friends, school, and fulfilling a promesa is stressful, but with a little bit of hope and a lot of love, she just might be able to figure it out. Confetti Girl author Diana Lopez returns with this sweet, funny, and utterly honest story about being a girl in a world full of good (and bad) surprises.
A Shot in the Dark
Author: K. A. Stewart
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101516305
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Jesse James Dawson's vacation is interrupted by a pack of hell-spawned creatures. To save friends, family and himself, Jesse will have to put his trust in his most dangerous enemy-his personal demon.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101516305
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Jesse James Dawson's vacation is interrupted by a pack of hell-spawned creatures. To save friends, family and himself, Jesse will have to put his trust in his most dangerous enemy-his personal demon.
A Short Stint in Tibet
Author: Ernst Aebi
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 059579453X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Seeking adventure, a couple, Ernst and Emilie, embark on a trek across the Himalayas, from Nepal into western Tibet. After a clandestine mountain crossing at the source of the Brahmaputra River, the two lost explorers find themselves destitute with no map and meager supplies. Suddenly, they are captured by a bedraggled patrol of outcasts from the Chinese Army. Their trip turns into a wild odyssey as they become "prisoners" of this ragtag group of wacky characters. Dripping wet and shivering, we found refuge in a shack adjoining the collection of drowning huts from which we had escaped. It turned out to be the Tibetan version of an inn, a dank room with a dirt floor, one shaky iron table and two crude benches. Rain drummed on the corrugated tin ceiling and pissed through holes which made us, as soon as we sat down, keep shifting our bench to evade the worst waterfalls and the largest puddles. The tottering keeper, a clearly inebriated old man pointed in our Tibetan phrase book at "no food" and at "no drink". "Nga amerika nay yin", Emilie said. The Tibetan phrase book promised it meant: "We are Americans." To judge from his reaction, it might as well have meant: "We found your son to be the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama."
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 059579453X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Seeking adventure, a couple, Ernst and Emilie, embark on a trek across the Himalayas, from Nepal into western Tibet. After a clandestine mountain crossing at the source of the Brahmaputra River, the two lost explorers find themselves destitute with no map and meager supplies. Suddenly, they are captured by a bedraggled patrol of outcasts from the Chinese Army. Their trip turns into a wild odyssey as they become "prisoners" of this ragtag group of wacky characters. Dripping wet and shivering, we found refuge in a shack adjoining the collection of drowning huts from which we had escaped. It turned out to be the Tibetan version of an inn, a dank room with a dirt floor, one shaky iron table and two crude benches. Rain drummed on the corrugated tin ceiling and pissed through holes which made us, as soon as we sat down, keep shifting our bench to evade the worst waterfalls and the largest puddles. The tottering keeper, a clearly inebriated old man pointed in our Tibetan phrase book at "no food" and at "no drink". "Nga amerika nay yin", Emilie said. The Tibetan phrase book promised it meant: "We are Americans." To judge from his reaction, it might as well have meant: "We found your son to be the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama."