Edgar Allan Poe, American writer, poet, critic, and Steampunk Ghostbuster! Poe has always had a close and personal relationship with death. Once he used his pen to keep his demons at bay, but after the death of his beloved wife Virginia, he is taking a more direct approach. Poe has invented The Specter Eliminator, a portable device capable of extinguishing spirits. With it, he moonlights as a ghost hunter while trying to raise the funds to start his one magazine, The Stylus. When Poe is tasked with clearing a malevolent spirit from a Georgia mansion, he meets a rival ghost hunter who is very interested in the Specter Eliminator. Poe refuses to join forces and the rival makes it clear he will have Poe’s invention one way or another. Join Edgar Allan Poe as he uncovers an insidious plot to enslave the dead and revolutionize modern warfare in this steampunk, ghost-hunting adventure that takes you from Boston, Massachusetts, to the Wild West.
Small for her age, Lisa Gaddy, the soccer team fullback, has trouble with her throw-ins from the sidelines until the coach devises a plan to turn her into a team asset.
There are many who have played the game of basketball, but who can claim to be the greatest player of all time? Take a jump as we look together at Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Shaq, Kobe, MJ and LeBron. An in-depth analyst will look at the different arguments of the infamous MJ vs LeBron debates which might help determine who the GOAT is once and for all.
The Skeleton—the supporting system for so many organisms. Rip off our skin, strip down the meat, and underneath we're all the same. So why has the skeleton frightened us for so many generations? The answer may lie inside these pages. From the iconic Grim Reaper to the dancing figurines celebrated in Mexico's Day of the Dead, human skeletons have personified death. Often portrayed as mindless creatures summoned to do unspeakable things by their master, the skeleton is brutal in its simplicity. Much like the zombie, their strength is in numbers and their immunity to attacks that would only harm their non-existent flesh. Join these brave authors daring enough to put nightmare to paper and unearth these Skeletal Remains. Jonah Buck • Lorne Dixon • Keith Gouveia • Giovanna Lagana • Lisamarie Lamb • Matt Peters • Suzanne Robb • Armand Rosamilia • Rebecca Snow
Gavin was diagnosed with autism just after his second birthday. Ever since then it has been a roller coaster ride for his entire family. However, with every set back has come incredible triumphs for both Gavin and his entire family. If you are reading this book, you have an important role to play in helping children like Gavin. By spreading the word about autism and helping people to understand more about this disorder, then you will be helping to find the key that will eventually unlock the full potential of Gavin and the millions of children like him throughout the world. Reading this story is the first step in helping to spread the word, but by sharing this story with two other people you can help spread the word even faster. We need everyone to help us search for the key that unlocks the autistic mind and if everyone is looking, then we have a better chance of finding it. So, once you have searched for the key on every page of this story...please help us search for the key in real life. To learn more about autism and how you can help spread awareness, visit the GMan Foundation at https://www.facebook.com/GManGroup or at their foundations website at http://www.gmanfoundation.com/home. You can also follow Paulas blog about her familys journey to understanding autism at http://blogs.lowellsun.com/autism/.
Jonas Malloy can't wait for his first mountain bike ride of the season, so he organizes a crew to clean up debris that make the trails unsafe. But just before cleanup can begin, Jonas rides by the trail entrance. Can he resist the call of the wild? Illustrations.
There are many who have played the game of basketball, but who can claim to be the greatest player of all time? Take a jump as we look together at Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Shaq, Kobe, MJ and LeBron. An in-depth analyst will look at the different arguments of the infamous MJ vs LeBron debates which might help determine who the GOAT is once and for all.
There is no football game more exciting than the Super Bowl, the match that pits the best AFC team against the best NFC in a battle for the NFL championship. THrilling last-second victories, curshing defeats, jaw-dropping touchdown catches-and misses!-the Super Bowl has it all. In this action-packed volume, young readers can relive forty years of Super Bowl history. It chronicles the rise of such dynasties as the San Francisco 49ers and the New England Patriots as well as the agony felt by the all-time loser, the Minnesota Vikings and the Buffalo Bills. Photos and quotes from superstar players bring the games to life. And with a complete list of all the Super Bowl results from I to XL, this book has everything a young football fan needs to know.
Rocky Fletcher is being stretched to his limit. Until recently, he'd only played wide receiver for the Pythons. Now his coaches want him to learn the safety position, too-a position that opened up when Bobby, Rocky's best friend, broke his leg. Even though he believes he is to blame for Bobby's injury, Rocky eagerly takes on the challenge of becoming a two-way player. After all, the only other player available is Jared, a sullen boy who switched from soccer to football this season. Yet as time goes on, it's Jared who excels at the position because, thanks to Bobby, Rocky keeps missing practices! What's going on between Rocky and Bobby-and why is Jared on the team when he clearly dislikes football so much? Football Double Threat combines the action and excitement of football with relatable issues about envy, loyalty, and friendship.
Tim Daniels is back at Camp Wikasaukee with rest of the gang from Nothin' But Net, serving as a mentor to three young rookies, and he's got his hands full! He's still working on keeping his height from getting in the way of his game--he's shorter than most of the guys. Plus, he's got a bully on his hands, and he's got to find a way to inspire his campers. Good thing NCAA pro Dick Dunbar is there to help Tim with a super-cool shot that gives him the confidence to make his mark at camp. Packed with on the court action and useful lessons about the game, this is story that gets to the heart of what team sports are all about--and because it comes from Matt Christopher, young readers know they're getting the best sports writing on the shelf.
While studying kung fu to try to overcome his clumsiness, Mark learns something that may interfere with his friends' plans for a group Halloween costume.
The exciting sequel to Slam Dunk! Julian Pryce was once the star center of the Tornadoes. But when he joins a new team after his family moves, he suddenly finds himself the star benchwarmer. It turns out the Warriors already have a starting center, Paul Boyd, who has no intention of sharing the court with Julian. The coach is no help, either, for one simple reason: Paul is his son! Now Julian may have to take drastic measures if he's going to get back into the game. . . but is he to blame when Paul winds up in the hospital?
Cole Richards has been training in karate for four years. He's on the brink of advancing to his next belt level, but as he prepares for his test, new challenges come his way. First, his dojo announces a "create-your-own kata" contest to take place the same day as his belt test. Now he's torn between practicing for the test and making up a series of moves that will knock his sensei's socks off. But before he even begins with either challenge, he lands in trouble with a group of local teens -- and then with his best friends, too! How will Cole handle the mounting pressure? With themes of jealousy, competition, and bullying, Matt Christopher brings together important life lessons and the thrill of karate.
When an old friend comes to visit, Charlie is not at all happy with the changes he sees--especially when Rick gets reckless on his snowboard, chasing X and some of Charlie's other friends off the slopes.
When Jason, the team clown, finds that he will be taking the regular goalie's place in an upcoming soccer game, he embarks on a determined plan to learn everything he can about goalkeeping.
X's friends believe he can excel at any extreme sport, so when they want to check out the new climbing wall at the mall, he decides to hide his fear of heights rather than have them think him a coward.
For more than a century, the World Series has captivated baseball fans. From Babe Ruth's Called Shot in 1932 and Reggie Jackson's three-in-a-row home runs in 1977, to the reverse the curse wins by Boston in 2004 and Chicago in 2005--this action-packed volume is sure to please. Quotes from the star athletes, photos of the best plays, and a complete list of results since the first series in 1903 round out the book that young baseball fans will find is an out-of-the park home run!
After his chances of becoming the league's top scorer are sabotaged by his nemesis, Garry Wallis, Michael begins to plot his revenge during a week-long lacrosse tournament that puts Garry on the defensive in more ways than one. Original. 35,000 first printing.
They say the Bible is true, but does it ring true? Does it resonate? In this journey through the Gospel of Matthew, Matt Woodley considers the audacious idea of a God with us--confronting us in the midst of all we've invested ourselves in and dedicated ourselves to, and encouraging us with the promise that the God who made us has a better life in mind for us. The Resonate series recovers the ancient wisdom of Scripture for a complex world. The stories and insights of each book of the Bible are brought into conversation with contemporary voices of hope and lament--the cultural messages we interact with on a daily basis. The Scriptures become a meeting ground where God is confronted with the pressing concerns of our day, and we are confronted in turn with a fresh experience of God's truth.
Rob Lasher is just an ordinary soccer player. Then one afternoon, he saves his coachs life. Suddenly, hes the teams hero. As everyone continues to laud his heroic act, Rob soon realizes he doesnt want the attention--or any unearned accolades that go with it.
When an old friend comes to visit, Charlie is not at all happy with the changes he sees--especially when Rick gets reckless on his snowboard, chasing X and some of Charlie's other friends off the slopes.
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