Author: Terry Maag
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595740618
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
The story takes place near and in the surroundings of two towns in modern western America. It involves youth and some problems with drugs and alcohol. An outside influence from the big city is ultimately drawn into the plot adding to the intrigue. The story resides within the moral boundaries set in the modern American west, involving adult humor and situations. A crime is committed under a unique set of circumstances which sets off a chain of events that keeps the action moving 24 hours a day. Anyone who has lived or worked in rural America can identfy with the characters and situations in this book. It is moderately intense, yet enjoyable to read. The plot takes place in the time frame of approxamately two days. It has humor, but there are undercurents of a more serious nature. Some of the characters are likeable in a plot that builds and invites a surprise ending. George Norton, the sheriff of Beaumont County, is filling the shoes of his former mentor, John Madison, who is now a federal marshal. It is George's job to insure and protect the integrity of some of the more promenent citizens. George thinks he has seen it all, but the future of America brings itself in the form of it's youth along with their trappings. The generation gaps are evident and lend to providing a learning curve for all involved. For a short time at least, they "wake up" the would be sleepy nature of this small town, rural America.
Diamondback
Author: Terry Maag
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595740618
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
The story takes place near and in the surroundings of two towns in modern western America. It involves youth and some problems with drugs and alcohol. An outside influence from the big city is ultimately drawn into the plot adding to the intrigue. The story resides within the moral boundaries set in the modern American west, involving adult humor and situations. A crime is committed under a unique set of circumstances which sets off a chain of events that keeps the action moving 24 hours a day. Anyone who has lived or worked in rural America can identfy with the characters and situations in this book. It is moderately intense, yet enjoyable to read. The plot takes place in the time frame of approxamately two days. It has humor, but there are undercurents of a more serious nature. Some of the characters are likeable in a plot that builds and invites a surprise ending. George Norton, the sheriff of Beaumont County, is filling the shoes of his former mentor, John Madison, who is now a federal marshal. It is George's job to insure and protect the integrity of some of the more promenent citizens. George thinks he has seen it all, but the future of America brings itself in the form of it's youth along with their trappings. The generation gaps are evident and lend to providing a learning curve for all involved. For a short time at least, they "wake up" the would be sleepy nature of this small town, rural America.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595740618
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
The story takes place near and in the surroundings of two towns in modern western America. It involves youth and some problems with drugs and alcohol. An outside influence from the big city is ultimately drawn into the plot adding to the intrigue. The story resides within the moral boundaries set in the modern American west, involving adult humor and situations. A crime is committed under a unique set of circumstances which sets off a chain of events that keeps the action moving 24 hours a day. Anyone who has lived or worked in rural America can identfy with the characters and situations in this book. It is moderately intense, yet enjoyable to read. The plot takes place in the time frame of approxamately two days. It has humor, but there are undercurents of a more serious nature. Some of the characters are likeable in a plot that builds and invites a surprise ending. George Norton, the sheriff of Beaumont County, is filling the shoes of his former mentor, John Madison, who is now a federal marshal. It is George's job to insure and protect the integrity of some of the more promenent citizens. George thinks he has seen it all, but the future of America brings itself in the form of it's youth along with their trappings. The generation gaps are evident and lend to providing a learning curve for all involved. For a short time at least, they "wake up" the would be sleepy nature of this small town, rural America.
Danny Diamondback
Author: Barry E. Jackson
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061131849
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Danny Diamondback is a young rattlesnake who slithers into the world on his own and tries to make some friends. But two jackrabbits, a family of sparrows, and a whole town of prairie dogs run from the mere sight of him. You see, Danny's ma and pa never told him he was a deadly poisonous snake! But when one fearless little prairie dog discovers that Danny's tail provides just the beat his band is missing, Danny is invited to join the Hoppin' Jalapeños. Danny has finally found some friends—at least until his disguise goes flying and the audience runs away in fear! Will anyone ever see beyond Danny's rattles, or will he be a lonely snake forever?
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061131849
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Danny Diamondback is a young rattlesnake who slithers into the world on his own and tries to make some friends. But two jackrabbits, a family of sparrows, and a whole town of prairie dogs run from the mere sight of him. You see, Danny's ma and pa never told him he was a deadly poisonous snake! But when one fearless little prairie dog discovers that Danny's tail provides just the beat his band is missing, Danny is invited to join the Hoppin' Jalapeños. Danny has finally found some friends—at least until his disguise goes flying and the audience runs away in fear! Will anyone ever see beyond Danny's rattles, or will he be a lonely snake forever?
Marvel The Way of the Warrior
Author: Alan Cowsill
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744049555
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Is Shang-Chi Marvel's ultimate fighter? Discover the fighting styles, training techniques, and secret disciplines of Marvel Comics' mighty martial artists and hand-to-hand combatants. From disciples of Eastern combat tactics and mixed martial arts to superpowered street fighters and deadly weapons masters, this book pulls no punches in revealing Marvel's ultimate warriors. Learn about the distinctive skills, expertise, and classic clashes of Marvel's most lethal martial artists. They are all here, beautifully illustrated with original comic art: Shang-Chi, Iron Fist, Elektra, Daredevil, Taskmaster, Gamora, Karnak, Black Widow, Bullseye, Master Izo, Fat Cobra, Steel Serpent, Mantis and many more. This is the Way of the Warrior. © 2020 MARVEL
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744049555
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Is Shang-Chi Marvel's ultimate fighter? Discover the fighting styles, training techniques, and secret disciplines of Marvel Comics' mighty martial artists and hand-to-hand combatants. From disciples of Eastern combat tactics and mixed martial arts to superpowered street fighters and deadly weapons masters, this book pulls no punches in revealing Marvel's ultimate warriors. Learn about the distinctive skills, expertise, and classic clashes of Marvel's most lethal martial artists. They are all here, beautifully illustrated with original comic art: Shang-Chi, Iron Fist, Elektra, Daredevil, Taskmaster, Gamora, Karnak, Black Widow, Bullseye, Master Izo, Fat Cobra, Steel Serpent, Mantis and many more. This is the Way of the Warrior. © 2020 MARVEL
Tales from the Diamondback Dugout
Author: Bob Page
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
ISBN: 9781582616650
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
A history of the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team presents memories and anecdotes from the club's players, managers, and coaches, from the beginnings in the early 1990s to the championship year of 2001.
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
ISBN: 9781582616650
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
A history of the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team presents memories and anecdotes from the club's players, managers, and coaches, from the beginnings in the early 1990s to the championship year of 2001.
Bedtime for Little Bulldozer
Author: Elise Broach
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250109280
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Little Bulldozer struggles to fall asleep in Bedtime for Little Bulldozer, a sweet and clever bedtime picture book by New York Times bestselling author Elise Broach with illustrations by Barry E. Jackson. Falling asleep isn’t always easy, especially for a loud and rumbling little bulldozer. Once he finally gets into bed, he can’t fall asleep no matter what he tries to do: has another drink of oil, gathers his favorite stuffies, and even reads his favorite book. Still, something’s not right, and only his sisters—a steamroller and a crane—can make it better. This reassuring and clever bedtime story is for young ones who need a bit of help “bull-dozing” off to sleep. Christy Ottaviano Books
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250109280
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Little Bulldozer struggles to fall asleep in Bedtime for Little Bulldozer, a sweet and clever bedtime picture book by New York Times bestselling author Elise Broach with illustrations by Barry E. Jackson. Falling asleep isn’t always easy, especially for a loud and rumbling little bulldozer. Once he finally gets into bed, he can’t fall asleep no matter what he tries to do: has another drink of oil, gathers his favorite stuffies, and even reads his favorite book. Still, something’s not right, and only his sisters—a steamroller and a crane—can make it better. This reassuring and clever bedtime story is for young ones who need a bit of help “bull-dozing” off to sleep. Christy Ottaviano Books
Harlequin Heartwarming January 2016 Box Set
Author: Kate James
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459294521
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 654
Book Description
Harlequin Heartwarming brings you four new wholesome reads for one great price, available now! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: WHEN LOVE MATTERS MOST The K-9 Trilogy • by Kate James Could their backgrounds be any more different? Rick Vasquez, a K-9 unit cop in San Diego, fled drug-related violence as a boy. Madison Long, who recently became primary veterinarian to the K-9 dogs, lived a privileged life as the daughter of a judge. Now the growing love between Rick and Madison is threatened by the dangers of his job, and the risks he's determined to take… A BOY TO REMEMBER The Daughters of Dancing Falls • by Cynthia ThomasonAlexis Pope is moving beyond old hurts only to be reunited with the source of all her troubles: Daniel Chandler. Clinging to her secret, Alexis hopes she can keep her life and his future intact, but what she can't do is keep away from Daniel… THE MISSING TWIN Scorpion Ridge, Arizona • by Pamela TracyAngela Taylor and her sister gave up everything for justice. Now her sister's missing, and the only one Angela can turn to is forest ranger Jake Farraday. But with their lives in the balance, can Angela trust him? UNDER THE BOARDWALK Starlight Point Stories • by Amie DenmanTo save his family's amusement park, Starlight Point, Jack Hamilton has to balance the books, but baker Augusta Murphy won't let him raise her rent…not without a fight! Look for four new tender stories every month from Harlequin Heartwarming!
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459294521
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 654
Book Description
Harlequin Heartwarming brings you four new wholesome reads for one great price, available now! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: WHEN LOVE MATTERS MOST The K-9 Trilogy • by Kate James Could their backgrounds be any more different? Rick Vasquez, a K-9 unit cop in San Diego, fled drug-related violence as a boy. Madison Long, who recently became primary veterinarian to the K-9 dogs, lived a privileged life as the daughter of a judge. Now the growing love between Rick and Madison is threatened by the dangers of his job, and the risks he's determined to take… A BOY TO REMEMBER The Daughters of Dancing Falls • by Cynthia ThomasonAlexis Pope is moving beyond old hurts only to be reunited with the source of all her troubles: Daniel Chandler. Clinging to her secret, Alexis hopes she can keep her life and his future intact, but what she can't do is keep away from Daniel… THE MISSING TWIN Scorpion Ridge, Arizona • by Pamela TracyAngela Taylor and her sister gave up everything for justice. Now her sister's missing, and the only one Angela can turn to is forest ranger Jake Farraday. But with their lives in the balance, can Angela trust him? UNDER THE BOARDWALK Starlight Point Stories • by Amie DenmanTo save his family's amusement park, Starlight Point, Jack Hamilton has to balance the books, but baker Augusta Murphy won't let him raise her rent…not without a fight! Look for four new tender stories every month from Harlequin Heartwarming!
Marvel Graphic Novels and Related Publications
Author: Robert G. Weiner
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786451157
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
This work provides an extensive guide for students, fans, and collectors of Marvel Comics. Focusing on Marvel's mainstream comics, the author provides a detailed description of each comic along with a bibliographic citation listing the publication's title, writers/artists, publisher, ISBN (if available), and a plot synopsis. One appendix provides a comprehensive alphabetical index of Marvel and Marvel-related publications to 2005, while two other appendices provide selected lists of Marvel-related game books and unpublished Marvel titles.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786451157
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
This work provides an extensive guide for students, fans, and collectors of Marvel Comics. Focusing on Marvel's mainstream comics, the author provides a detailed description of each comic along with a bibliographic citation listing the publication's title, writers/artists, publisher, ISBN (if available), and a plot synopsis. One appendix provides a comprehensive alphabetical index of Marvel and Marvel-related publications to 2005, while two other appendices provide selected lists of Marvel-related game books and unpublished Marvel titles.
Pinball Tour
Author: Eliseo Peraza
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1524532398
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
In PINBALL TOUR, Eliseo Peraza takes us on an exciting tour on board an RV by five Middle School Science students their principal and teacher. They were invited to special events at NASA Space Center in Houston, following competitions at XGames in Austin. The final stop is the Barringer Crater in Arizona where one of the children across the Planet reaches the other side- the Antipodes, at the South Indian Ocean, with descriptions and details of the journey as it develops inside out and back.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1524532398
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
In PINBALL TOUR, Eliseo Peraza takes us on an exciting tour on board an RV by five Middle School Science students their principal and teacher. They were invited to special events at NASA Space Center in Houston, following competitions at XGames in Austin. The final stop is the Barringer Crater in Arizona where one of the children across the Planet reaches the other side- the Antipodes, at the South Indian Ocean, with descriptions and details of the journey as it develops inside out and back.
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Defenders Vol. 1
Author: Brian Michael Bendis
Publisher: Marvel Entertainment
ISBN: 1302501534
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Collects Defenders (2017) #1-5 and material from Free Comic Book Day 2017 (Guardians of the Galaxy) #1. Daredevil! Luke Cage! Jessica Jones! Iron Fist! Individually, these four heroes have been on the front lines of countless battles to keep the city safe and secure. But now, with a deadly enemy from the past making a major move to unite the underworld, they must become more - they must be Defenders! If the streets weren't mean enough already, they get more dangerous than ever when the Punisher sets his sights on his fellow vigilantes! As chaos threatens to engulf New York, can this group of socially maladjusted heroes trust each other enough to function as a team? Or will the power vacuum caused by the Kingpin's absence lead to all-out gang war? Only one thing could make life worse for the Defenders: Deadpool!
Publisher: Marvel Entertainment
ISBN: 1302501534
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Collects Defenders (2017) #1-5 and material from Free Comic Book Day 2017 (Guardians of the Galaxy) #1. Daredevil! Luke Cage! Jessica Jones! Iron Fist! Individually, these four heroes have been on the front lines of countless battles to keep the city safe and secure. But now, with a deadly enemy from the past making a major move to unite the underworld, they must become more - they must be Defenders! If the streets weren't mean enough already, they get more dangerous than ever when the Punisher sets his sights on his fellow vigilantes! As chaos threatens to engulf New York, can this group of socially maladjusted heroes trust each other enough to function as a team? Or will the power vacuum caused by the Kingpin's absence lead to all-out gang war? Only one thing could make life worse for the Defenders: Deadpool!