Author: Will Hobbs
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060741414
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
A meteorite is hurtling toward the Black Hills of South Dakota. . . . Brady Steele watches in awe as a fireball comes crashing through the roof of his house. Brady immediately calls up his cousin, Quinn. They both love all things extreme, and this is the most extreme thing ever! Fred, as Brady names his space rock, turns out to be one of the rarest meteorites ever found. Professor Rip Ripley from the museum in Hill City wants to study a sliver of it in search of extraterrestrial bacteria. He's hoping to discover the first proof of life beyond Earth, a momentous breakthrough for the new science of astrobiology. During a wild week of extreme bicycling, fishing, and caving, Brady and Quinn battle their rivals, the notorious Carver boys, for possession of the meteorite. With each new day, Brady is discovering he's able to do strange and wonderful feats that shouldn't be possible. At the same time, he's developing some frightening symptoms. Could he be infected with long-dormant microbes from space? Is Fred a prize or a menace?
Go Big or Go Home
Author: Will Hobbs
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060741414
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
A meteorite is hurtling toward the Black Hills of South Dakota. . . . Brady Steele watches in awe as a fireball comes crashing through the roof of his house. Brady immediately calls up his cousin, Quinn. They both love all things extreme, and this is the most extreme thing ever! Fred, as Brady names his space rock, turns out to be one of the rarest meteorites ever found. Professor Rip Ripley from the museum in Hill City wants to study a sliver of it in search of extraterrestrial bacteria. He's hoping to discover the first proof of life beyond Earth, a momentous breakthrough for the new science of astrobiology. During a wild week of extreme bicycling, fishing, and caving, Brady and Quinn battle their rivals, the notorious Carver boys, for possession of the meteorite. With each new day, Brady is discovering he's able to do strange and wonderful feats that shouldn't be possible. At the same time, he's developing some frightening symptoms. Could he be infected with long-dormant microbes from space? Is Fred a prize or a menace?
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060741414
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
A meteorite is hurtling toward the Black Hills of South Dakota. . . . Brady Steele watches in awe as a fireball comes crashing through the roof of his house. Brady immediately calls up his cousin, Quinn. They both love all things extreme, and this is the most extreme thing ever! Fred, as Brady names his space rock, turns out to be one of the rarest meteorites ever found. Professor Rip Ripley from the museum in Hill City wants to study a sliver of it in search of extraterrestrial bacteria. He's hoping to discover the first proof of life beyond Earth, a momentous breakthrough for the new science of astrobiology. During a wild week of extreme bicycling, fishing, and caving, Brady and Quinn battle their rivals, the notorious Carver boys, for possession of the meteorite. With each new day, Brady is discovering he's able to do strange and wonderful feats that shouldn't be possible. At the same time, he's developing some frightening symptoms. Could he be infected with long-dormant microbes from space? Is Fred a prize or a menace?
Go Big or Go Home
Author: Scotty McCreery
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310345235
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Platinum-award winning country music star Scotty McCreery shares his journey from North Carolina to American Idol and the top of the country music charts. American Idol was just a simple singing competition that seemed fun to audition for. Who knew what kind of doors it might open for a sixteen-year-old from Garner, North Carolina? Go Big or Go Home is the story of a kid with country songs in his soul. Daring to enter the limelight at a young age, Scotty found himself embraced by the nation, and even overseas, as he competed on season 10 of American Idol. In Go Big or Go Home, Scotty shares his journey from his North Carolina roots to winning America's most popular singing competition and launching the musical career he had always dreamed of. Along the way, Scotty teaches us: What it means to have an uncompromising faith The power of dreaming big The importance of embracing your God-given talents Join Scotty as he shares a glimpse of where he came from and the impact his faith, family, and friends have had on a humble guy who keeps asking, "Why me?" Praise for Go Big or Go Home: "Revealing, touching, and often humorous, Go Big or Go Home takes fans behind the scenes of Scotty McCreery's journey so far and pulls back the curtain on American Idol and the music industry while McCreery navigates the tricky waters of instant fame with grace, insight, and, above all, gratitude for the gifts he has been given." --Melinda Newman, music journalist "Being an artist takes you out of your comfort zone and thrusts you into the world. Some of what you experience you are prepared for and some of it you aren't. To quote the country music prophet Aaron Tippin, 'You've got to stand for somethin' or you'll fall for anything.' Scotty McCreery stands for something. You hear it in his voice. You see it in his actions. And you feel it in his songs. This book outlines the wild ride he's been on being thrust into the world." --Josh Turner, Grammy-nominated and multiplatinum-selling MCA recording artist and bestselling author
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310345235
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Platinum-award winning country music star Scotty McCreery shares his journey from North Carolina to American Idol and the top of the country music charts. American Idol was just a simple singing competition that seemed fun to audition for. Who knew what kind of doors it might open for a sixteen-year-old from Garner, North Carolina? Go Big or Go Home is the story of a kid with country songs in his soul. Daring to enter the limelight at a young age, Scotty found himself embraced by the nation, and even overseas, as he competed on season 10 of American Idol. In Go Big or Go Home, Scotty shares his journey from his North Carolina roots to winning America's most popular singing competition and launching the musical career he had always dreamed of. Along the way, Scotty teaches us: What it means to have an uncompromising faith The power of dreaming big The importance of embracing your God-given talents Join Scotty as he shares a glimpse of where he came from and the impact his faith, family, and friends have had on a humble guy who keeps asking, "Why me?" Praise for Go Big or Go Home: "Revealing, touching, and often humorous, Go Big or Go Home takes fans behind the scenes of Scotty McCreery's journey so far and pulls back the curtain on American Idol and the music industry while McCreery navigates the tricky waters of instant fame with grace, insight, and, above all, gratitude for the gifts he has been given." --Melinda Newman, music journalist "Being an artist takes you out of your comfort zone and thrusts you into the world. Some of what you experience you are prepared for and some of it you aren't. To quote the country music prophet Aaron Tippin, 'You've got to stand for somethin' or you'll fall for anything.' Scotty McCreery stands for something. You hear it in his voice. You see it in his actions. And you feel it in his songs. This book outlines the wild ride he's been on being thrust into the world." --Josh Turner, Grammy-nominated and multiplatinum-selling MCA recording artist and bestselling author
Go Big
Author: Cory Cotton
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1414361378
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
It began with a free sandwich, a simple camera, and twenty "I can do better than you" shots. From that afternoon of friendly competition, six college guys created Dude Perfect, a YouTube group that specializes in the craziest basketball shots you can imagine. Within months, the guys went from shooting backyard trick shots to starring in GMC truck commercials and standing on an L.A. Red Carpet. Listed by Advertising Age as one of YouTube's Hottest Brands, Dude Perfect's videos have reached and inspired hundreds of millions with one contagious message--the very phrase they championed from day one--Go Big. By leveraging the connected world, Dude Perfect's dream became a reality, and now, they want the same for you. Written by one of the dudes himself, Go Big tells their story and unveils their secret: five practical principles for taking your passions, skills, and dreams to the next level. Are you ready to Go Big?
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1414361378
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
It began with a free sandwich, a simple camera, and twenty "I can do better than you" shots. From that afternoon of friendly competition, six college guys created Dude Perfect, a YouTube group that specializes in the craziest basketball shots you can imagine. Within months, the guys went from shooting backyard trick shots to starring in GMC truck commercials and standing on an L.A. Red Carpet. Listed by Advertising Age as one of YouTube's Hottest Brands, Dude Perfect's videos have reached and inspired hundreds of millions with one contagious message--the very phrase they championed from day one--Go Big. By leveraging the connected world, Dude Perfect's dream became a reality, and now, they want the same for you. Written by one of the dudes himself, Go Big tells their story and unveils their secret: five practical principles for taking your passions, skills, and dreams to the next level. Are you ready to Go Big?
Go Small
Author: Craig Gross
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1400205336
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
It is in the seemingly ordinary moments of life where God does his greatest work. Go big or go home . . . so they say. But do you ever feel like no matter how big you go, you still haven’t gone big enough? Have you grown so frustrated with the pursuit of “go big” that “go home” is starting to look inviting? Going big all the time is not only a recipe for burnout—it’s not the way God works in your life. It’s time to break free from “go big or go home.” It’s time to invest in stamina, to cultivate endurance, to recognize the miraculous world of the ordinary, little things. Show the door to “go big or go home” thinking. Your ordinary life is miraculous. It’s time to go small—and keep on going.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1400205336
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
It is in the seemingly ordinary moments of life where God does his greatest work. Go big or go home . . . so they say. But do you ever feel like no matter how big you go, you still haven’t gone big enough? Have you grown so frustrated with the pursuit of “go big” that “go home” is starting to look inviting? Going big all the time is not only a recipe for burnout—it’s not the way God works in your life. It’s time to break free from “go big or go home.” It’s time to invest in stamina, to cultivate endurance, to recognize the miraculous world of the ordinary, little things. Show the door to “go big or go home” thinking. Your ordinary life is miraculous. It’s time to go small—and keep on going.
Hands Free Mama
Author: Rachel Macy Stafford
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 031033814X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
Discover the power, joy, and love of living a present, authentic, and intentional life despite a world full of distractions. If technology is the new addiction, then multitasking is the new marching order. We check our email while cooking dinner, send a text while bathing the kids, and spend more time looking into electronic screens than into the eyes of our loved ones. With our never-ending to-do lists and jam-packed schedules, it's no wonder we're distracted. But this isn't the way it has to be. Special education teacher, New York Times bestselling author, and mother Rachel Macy Stafford says enough is enough. Tired of losing track of what matters most in life, Rachel began practicing simple strategies that enabled her to momentarily let go of largely meaningless distractions and engage in meaningful soul-to-soul connections. Finding balance doesn't mean giving up all technology forever. And it doesn't mean forgoing our jobs and responsibilities. What it does mean is seizing the little moments that life offers us to engage in real and meaningful interaction. In these pages, Rachel guides you through how to: Acknowledge the cost of your distraction Make purposeful connection with your family Give your kids the gift of your undivided attention Silence your inner critic Let go of the guilt from past mistakes And move forward with compassion and gratefulness So join Rachel and go hands-free. Discover what happens when you choose to open your heart--and your hands--to the possibilities of each God-given moment.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 031033814X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
Discover the power, joy, and love of living a present, authentic, and intentional life despite a world full of distractions. If technology is the new addiction, then multitasking is the new marching order. We check our email while cooking dinner, send a text while bathing the kids, and spend more time looking into electronic screens than into the eyes of our loved ones. With our never-ending to-do lists and jam-packed schedules, it's no wonder we're distracted. But this isn't the way it has to be. Special education teacher, New York Times bestselling author, and mother Rachel Macy Stafford says enough is enough. Tired of losing track of what matters most in life, Rachel began practicing simple strategies that enabled her to momentarily let go of largely meaningless distractions and engage in meaningful soul-to-soul connections. Finding balance doesn't mean giving up all technology forever. And it doesn't mean forgoing our jobs and responsibilities. What it does mean is seizing the little moments that life offers us to engage in real and meaningful interaction. In these pages, Rachel guides you through how to: Acknowledge the cost of your distraction Make purposeful connection with your family Give your kids the gift of your undivided attention Silence your inner critic Let go of the guilt from past mistakes And move forward with compassion and gratefulness So join Rachel and go hands-free. Discover what happens when you choose to open your heart--and your hands--to the possibilities of each God-given moment.
Go Big
Author: William M. Easum
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 068733442X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
Two influential church leaders describe the prayers, practices, and partnerships that led to explosive growth in their congregations.
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 068733442X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
Two influential church leaders describe the prayers, practices, and partnerships that led to explosive growth in their congregations.
Go BIG Or Go Gnome!
Author: Kirsten Mayer
Publisher:
ISBN: 1250111277
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Although unable to grow a beard, Al the garden gnome, after discovering his talent for barbering, wins a special award at the beard contest.
Publisher:
ISBN: 1250111277
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Although unable to grow a beard, Al the garden gnome, after discovering his talent for barbering, wins a special award at the beard contest.
Go Big Or Go Home! Examining the Exceptional
Author: Jarvis L. Collier
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781939225382
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The book Go Big or Go Home! written by Dr. Jarvis Collier, is designed to foster a cadre of "go big" thinkers. His intent is to inspire younger persons as they scan the windshield of life and begin to move into a world of relationships, careers, and dreams. He also writes to older persons who may erroneously believe that their best days are in the rearview mirror/window. "Go big" thinkers come in all ages, cultures, classes, ethnicities, and locales, and from humble origins. Dr. Collier's work comprises a thorough examination of the confluence of qualities that lead to exceptional attainment. Those qualities include self-confidence, optimism, drive, desire, integrity, determination, etc. He includes in his work exciting principles for success in adopting the "go big" mindset.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781939225382
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The book Go Big or Go Home! written by Dr. Jarvis Collier, is designed to foster a cadre of "go big" thinkers. His intent is to inspire younger persons as they scan the windshield of life and begin to move into a world of relationships, careers, and dreams. He also writes to older persons who may erroneously believe that their best days are in the rearview mirror/window. "Go big" thinkers come in all ages, cultures, classes, ethnicities, and locales, and from humble origins. Dr. Collier's work comprises a thorough examination of the confluence of qualities that lead to exceptional attainment. Those qualities include self-confidence, optimism, drive, desire, integrity, determination, etc. He includes in his work exciting principles for success in adopting the "go big" mindset.
Go Big and Stay Home
Author: Tracie Hasse
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524619566
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Go Big AND Stay Home gives you the blueprint to live your dreams, fulfill your destiny, and have all the abundance you desire. Go Big AND Stay Home will introduce you to the 21st Century model for doing business, by leveraging the power of technology while incorporating the art of building and nurturing relationships. Tracie shows you how to use the synergy of social networking, both in person and online, to grow your network exponentially. Using her fun and collaborative model, youll be sure to significantly raise your income. In Go Big AND Stay Home, Tracie reveals the required mindset and relationship building skills needed to create a solid foundation to launch a new business or revitalize your existing business. You will learn how to supercharge your network connections and gain referrals that open up new opportunities for you to succeed and prosper.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524619566
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Go Big AND Stay Home gives you the blueprint to live your dreams, fulfill your destiny, and have all the abundance you desire. Go Big AND Stay Home will introduce you to the 21st Century model for doing business, by leveraging the power of technology while incorporating the art of building and nurturing relationships. Tracie shows you how to use the synergy of social networking, both in person and online, to grow your network exponentially. Using her fun and collaborative model, youll be sure to significantly raise your income. In Go Big AND Stay Home, Tracie reveals the required mindset and relationship building skills needed to create a solid foundation to launch a new business or revitalize your existing business. You will learn how to supercharge your network connections and gain referrals that open up new opportunities for you to succeed and prosper.
I Want to Go Home
Author: Gordon Korman
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
ISBN: 1443146064
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Gordon Korman’s uproarious, outrageous, and all-too-familiar summer camp adventure is BACK! Rudy Miller really isn’t into the whole camping thing. So when his parents send him to Camp Algonkian “for his own good” all he wants to do is go home. Rudy teams up with his cabin-mate Mike for a series of carefully planned — yet hilariously bungled — escape attempts. Unfortunately, their counsellor (and nemesis) Chip is as determined to keep them there as they are to get away. Rudy and Mike spend their days plotting, playing chess, and working off punishments for their failed escapes. Hmmm, maybe it isn’t such a bad way to spend the summer after all . . .
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
ISBN: 1443146064
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Gordon Korman’s uproarious, outrageous, and all-too-familiar summer camp adventure is BACK! Rudy Miller really isn’t into the whole camping thing. So when his parents send him to Camp Algonkian “for his own good” all he wants to do is go home. Rudy teams up with his cabin-mate Mike for a series of carefully planned — yet hilariously bungled — escape attempts. Unfortunately, their counsellor (and nemesis) Chip is as determined to keep them there as they are to get away. Rudy and Mike spend their days plotting, playing chess, and working off punishments for their failed escapes. Hmmm, maybe it isn’t such a bad way to spend the summer after all . . .