Author: Damaja Le
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1480972576
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
From Zero to Hero by Damaja Le From Zero to Hero is not a confessional in the true sense of the word; it’s not about people telling secrets or outing dirty little antics that went on in a club or concert parking lot or hotel room with a Monica Lewinsky nightcap, as I expected. It’s more of a two-part contention, a story of courage fueled by the determination to succeed, however long it took. It’s about a man suffering with alcoholism, drug addiction, unemployment, and a rapidly failing marriage. He wanted to move his family some place where they could start over, where nobody knew them. Somehow finding the courage and strength of conviction, something he had learned and developed while in the Marine Corps, he knew he could overcome any situation with the right motivation, funding and staffing. Sounds kind of crazy when put in those terms, but I relate to what he was saying, having had similar experiences. It was deeply personal as well as tragic. This is also an up close glimpse into shadowy deals and tiny print promises that can either make or break a trust. I’ve known and respected Damaja for many years and I’m honored he asked for my opinion. HAHA, seriously, get the book – it’s pretty entertaining. -Ron Dhanifu, Broadcaster and on air personality for radio station 88.3 FM K.S.D.S San Diego, California Damaja Le, a Viet-Nam Vet and four time Purple Heart recipient, arrived in San Diego on February 22 in a 1976 Bi-Centennial Greyhound bus with 79 cents in his pocket trying to kick a hundred-dollar-a-day heroin habit along with trying to dry out from alcoholism by dropping tabs of orange sunshine acid. Could I help? I wasn’t a rehab councilor, but a mutual friend thought I could at least point him a positive direction. Through our many conversations, he told me after leaving the military. He tried to assimilate into a regular home life by getting a job, getting married, and having kids, even going back to school on the G. I. Bill. As hard as he tried, he just didn’t get it. Everything must change. I would come to ask Damaja if he would do anything different and he smiled and said, “Nothing different just more of it.” Great reading couldn’t put it down. -Michael R. Pritchard, Chief Interviewer and Detective for the indigent and displaced in Harvur Buns, Oregon
Maxi, the Hero
Author: Debra Barracca
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN: 9780140554977
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Maxi the taxi dog and his partner Jim, first introduced in The Adventures of Taxi Dog, once again make a virtuoso appearance in Mark Buehner's brilliant and joyous paintings depicting the warm and affectionate relationship between two best friends. How Maxi catches a purse snatcher and is proclaimed a hero makes this a rousing tale for all young readers. 28 full-color illustrations.
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN: 9780140554977
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Maxi the taxi dog and his partner Jim, first introduced in The Adventures of Taxi Dog, once again make a virtuoso appearance in Mark Buehner's brilliant and joyous paintings depicting the warm and affectionate relationship between two best friends. How Maxi catches a purse snatcher and is proclaimed a hero makes this a rousing tale for all young readers. 28 full-color illustrations.
The Adventures of Taxi Dog
Author: Debra Barracca
Publisher: Paw Prints
ISBN: 9781439555033
Category : City and town life
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A loveable, homeless mutt recounts his adventures riding in his new owner's taxi.
Publisher: Paw Prints
ISBN: 9781439555033
Category : City and town life
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A loveable, homeless mutt recounts his adventures riding in his new owner's taxi.
Saving Fable
Author: Scott Reintgen
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0525646701
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Side characters can be heroes too in this charming and fast-paced adventure that is The Land of Stories meets The Phantom Tollbooth! Indira has been a character-in-waiting her entire life. So she can't believe her luck when she's finally chosen to travel to Fable and study at the renowned Protagonist Preparatory, a school known for producing the best heroes. But Indira's dreams of achieving hero status don't exactly go as planned. A failed audition lands her in the school's side-character track, and her best efforts to prove advisors--famous characters like Alice from Wonderland and Professor Darcy--wrong are constantly sabotaged. Indira is starting to feel like an evil antagonist might be to blame. As the danger spreads, Indira discovers all of Fable is under siege. With her friends Maxi and Phoenix by her side, she pieces together clues that will reveal who is behind the dark magic threatening them all. But the more Indira uncovers, the more doubt she feels about her place in this world of stories. After all, can a side character really save the day?
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0525646701
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Side characters can be heroes too in this charming and fast-paced adventure that is The Land of Stories meets The Phantom Tollbooth! Indira has been a character-in-waiting her entire life. So she can't believe her luck when she's finally chosen to travel to Fable and study at the renowned Protagonist Preparatory, a school known for producing the best heroes. But Indira's dreams of achieving hero status don't exactly go as planned. A failed audition lands her in the school's side-character track, and her best efforts to prove advisors--famous characters like Alice from Wonderland and Professor Darcy--wrong are constantly sabotaged. Indira is starting to feel like an evil antagonist might be to blame. As the danger spreads, Indira discovers all of Fable is under siege. With her friends Maxi and Phoenix by her side, she pieces together clues that will reveal who is behind the dark magic threatening them all. But the more Indira uncovers, the more doubt she feels about her place in this world of stories. After all, can a side character really save the day?
From Zero to Hero
Author: Damaja Le
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1480972576
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
From Zero to Hero by Damaja Le From Zero to Hero is not a confessional in the true sense of the word; it’s not about people telling secrets or outing dirty little antics that went on in a club or concert parking lot or hotel room with a Monica Lewinsky nightcap, as I expected. It’s more of a two-part contention, a story of courage fueled by the determination to succeed, however long it took. It’s about a man suffering with alcoholism, drug addiction, unemployment, and a rapidly failing marriage. He wanted to move his family some place where they could start over, where nobody knew them. Somehow finding the courage and strength of conviction, something he had learned and developed while in the Marine Corps, he knew he could overcome any situation with the right motivation, funding and staffing. Sounds kind of crazy when put in those terms, but I relate to what he was saying, having had similar experiences. It was deeply personal as well as tragic. This is also an up close glimpse into shadowy deals and tiny print promises that can either make or break a trust. I’ve known and respected Damaja for many years and I’m honored he asked for my opinion. HAHA, seriously, get the book – it’s pretty entertaining. -Ron Dhanifu, Broadcaster and on air personality for radio station 88.3 FM K.S.D.S San Diego, California Damaja Le, a Viet-Nam Vet and four time Purple Heart recipient, arrived in San Diego on February 22 in a 1976 Bi-Centennial Greyhound bus with 79 cents in his pocket trying to kick a hundred-dollar-a-day heroin habit along with trying to dry out from alcoholism by dropping tabs of orange sunshine acid. Could I help? I wasn’t a rehab councilor, but a mutual friend thought I could at least point him a positive direction. Through our many conversations, he told me after leaving the military. He tried to assimilate into a regular home life by getting a job, getting married, and having kids, even going back to school on the G. I. Bill. As hard as he tried, he just didn’t get it. Everything must change. I would come to ask Damaja if he would do anything different and he smiled and said, “Nothing different just more of it.” Great reading couldn’t put it down. -Michael R. Pritchard, Chief Interviewer and Detective for the indigent and displaced in Harvur Buns, Oregon
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1480972576
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
From Zero to Hero by Damaja Le From Zero to Hero is not a confessional in the true sense of the word; it’s not about people telling secrets or outing dirty little antics that went on in a club or concert parking lot or hotel room with a Monica Lewinsky nightcap, as I expected. It’s more of a two-part contention, a story of courage fueled by the determination to succeed, however long it took. It’s about a man suffering with alcoholism, drug addiction, unemployment, and a rapidly failing marriage. He wanted to move his family some place where they could start over, where nobody knew them. Somehow finding the courage and strength of conviction, something he had learned and developed while in the Marine Corps, he knew he could overcome any situation with the right motivation, funding and staffing. Sounds kind of crazy when put in those terms, but I relate to what he was saying, having had similar experiences. It was deeply personal as well as tragic. This is also an up close glimpse into shadowy deals and tiny print promises that can either make or break a trust. I’ve known and respected Damaja for many years and I’m honored he asked for my opinion. HAHA, seriously, get the book – it’s pretty entertaining. -Ron Dhanifu, Broadcaster and on air personality for radio station 88.3 FM K.S.D.S San Diego, California Damaja Le, a Viet-Nam Vet and four time Purple Heart recipient, arrived in San Diego on February 22 in a 1976 Bi-Centennial Greyhound bus with 79 cents in his pocket trying to kick a hundred-dollar-a-day heroin habit along with trying to dry out from alcoholism by dropping tabs of orange sunshine acid. Could I help? I wasn’t a rehab councilor, but a mutual friend thought I could at least point him a positive direction. Through our many conversations, he told me after leaving the military. He tried to assimilate into a regular home life by getting a job, getting married, and having kids, even going back to school on the G. I. Bill. As hard as he tried, he just didn’t get it. Everything must change. I would come to ask Damaja if he would do anything different and he smiled and said, “Nothing different just more of it.” Great reading couldn’t put it down. -Michael R. Pritchard, Chief Interviewer and Detective for the indigent and displaced in Harvur Buns, Oregon
Daily Discoveries for SEPTEMBER (eBook)
Author: Elizabeth Cole Midgley
Publisher: Lorenz Educational Press
ISBN: 0787786241
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Make every day in September a special day in your classroom with the creative ideas in this book. For every special day in the month, the author provides fun activity ideas to be plugged into your regular curriculum: language arts, social studies, writing, math, science and health, music and drama, physical fitness, art, etc. Special days include: Lunch Box Day, Native American Day, National Good Neighbor Day and Roald Dahl's Birthday. Your students will look forward to every day of the school year when you make it a constant celebration. And they'll learn while they have fun! Included are fun patterns for writing and art assignments as well as lists of correlated books, recipes and bulletin board ideas.
Publisher: Lorenz Educational Press
ISBN: 0787786241
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Make every day in September a special day in your classroom with the creative ideas in this book. For every special day in the month, the author provides fun activity ideas to be plugged into your regular curriculum: language arts, social studies, writing, math, science and health, music and drama, physical fitness, art, etc. Special days include: Lunch Box Day, Native American Day, National Good Neighbor Day and Roald Dahl's Birthday. Your students will look forward to every day of the school year when you make it a constant celebration. And they'll learn while they have fun! Included are fun patterns for writing and art assignments as well as lists of correlated books, recipes and bulletin board ideas.
A to Zoo
Author: Rebecca L. Thomas
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 3583
Book Description
Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 3583
Book Description
Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.
Maxi's Travels
Author: Mary Smith
Publisher: Writers Republic LLC
ISBN: 1646202376
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This is an adventure story for children with lots of great, challenging and imaginary twists and turns. The story includes a bit of magic and mystery of the unknown. Because Maxi has a pure heart and good intentions he is accepted, protected and welcomed everywhere he goes. During his journey he comes across a magical forest. He crosses many difficult, dangerous and tricky paths. Maxi meets many different creatures and beings, including animals both good and bad. Then he sees a giant’s Kingdom, whose Queen, after he earned, it made him a citizen of her Kingdom. Without his knowledge she and the giants prepared him for the continuance of his quest. Maxi started his adventure when he was only sixteen years old, he was still quite young for such a journey. As this adventure takes a long period of time. Maxi is growing up and maturing quickly. He experiences lots of fascinating events during his quest. Maxi made friends very easily because he was a very hardworking, honest and fearsome young man. He tried to help everyone as he could on the way to complete his journey. He reached a Kingdom which was draped in black. The King’s daughter was kidnapped by a big dragon. Maxi takes the challenge on and goes after the princess, to rescue her. He brings her back to her father, he succeeds in his quest. This is when Maxi realizes his urgency for the calling of this journey. After being Knighted, Maxi is rewarded by the King by allowing Maxi to wed his daughter, Princess Goldie. Maxi is now a very handsome mature young man. He goes to pick up his father as he promised and then visits the giants Queen’s castle. He then returns home to the King’s castle. He became very thrilled with his new life and the future of his new family, including his father in the King’s and Princesses’ and his Kingdom.
Publisher: Writers Republic LLC
ISBN: 1646202376
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This is an adventure story for children with lots of great, challenging and imaginary twists and turns. The story includes a bit of magic and mystery of the unknown. Because Maxi has a pure heart and good intentions he is accepted, protected and welcomed everywhere he goes. During his journey he comes across a magical forest. He crosses many difficult, dangerous and tricky paths. Maxi meets many different creatures and beings, including animals both good and bad. Then he sees a giant’s Kingdom, whose Queen, after he earned, it made him a citizen of her Kingdom. Without his knowledge she and the giants prepared him for the continuance of his quest. Maxi started his adventure when he was only sixteen years old, he was still quite young for such a journey. As this adventure takes a long period of time. Maxi is growing up and maturing quickly. He experiences lots of fascinating events during his quest. Maxi made friends very easily because he was a very hardworking, honest and fearsome young man. He tried to help everyone as he could on the way to complete his journey. He reached a Kingdom which was draped in black. The King’s daughter was kidnapped by a big dragon. Maxi takes the challenge on and goes after the princess, to rescue her. He brings her back to her father, he succeeds in his quest. This is when Maxi realizes his urgency for the calling of this journey. After being Knighted, Maxi is rewarded by the King by allowing Maxi to wed his daughter, Princess Goldie. Maxi is now a very handsome mature young man. He goes to pick up his father as he promised and then visits the giants Queen’s castle. He then returns home to the King’s castle. He became very thrilled with his new life and the future of his new family, including his father in the King’s and Princesses’ and his Kingdom.
Books on Wheels
Author: Janice McArthur
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313079331
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Get books moving off the library shelves and into the hands of children with this integrated package for thematic instruction. Sixteen chapters, based on such lively themes as Risky Reading (adventure stories), Horrendous Fun (monster stories), and Book, Line, and Sinker (ocean world) contain introductions to the themes, introductory activities, booktalks, annotated bibliographies, and reproducible activity pages that extend learning across the curriculum. Activities are coded by grade level. A valuable tool for cooperative planning between librarians and teachers, this book helps librarians choose, present, and promote book titles appropriate to specific themes. It also helps teachers plan corresponding activities. Grades K-3..
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313079331
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Get books moving off the library shelves and into the hands of children with this integrated package for thematic instruction. Sixteen chapters, based on such lively themes as Risky Reading (adventure stories), Horrendous Fun (monster stories), and Book, Line, and Sinker (ocean world) contain introductions to the themes, introductory activities, booktalks, annotated bibliographies, and reproducible activity pages that extend learning across the curriculum. Activities are coded by grade level. A valuable tool for cooperative planning between librarians and teachers, this book helps librarians choose, present, and promote book titles appropriate to specific themes. It also helps teachers plan corresponding activities. Grades K-3..
A hero of nowadays
Author: M.I. Lermontov
Publisher: Рипол Классик
ISBN: 5876826790
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Publisher: Рипол Классик
ISBN: 5876826790
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Body Armor Complete Collection
Author: Lori Foster
Publisher: HQN Books
ISBN: 148805732X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1380
Book Description
Four must-read novels from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster’s Body Armor series, collected here in one volume for the first time! Under Pressure Leese Phelps’s road hasn’t been an easy one, but it’s brought him to the perfect job—working for the elite Body Armor security agency. And what his newest assignment lacks in size, she makes up for in fire and backbone. But being drawn to Catalina Nicholson is a dangerous complication because what Catalina knows could get her killed. But who’d believe the sordid truth about her powerful stepfather? Beyond Leese’s ripped body and brooding gaze is a man of impeccable honor. He’s the last person she expects to trust—and the first who’s ever made her feel safe. And he’s the only one who can help her expose a deadly secret, if they can just stay alive long enough… Hard Justice Justice Wallington knows how to harness his strength and intimidating size—skills he put to good use first in the MMA cage and now as a bodyguard at the Body Armor agency. But no opponent has ever left him feeling as off balance as his new client, heiress Fallon Wade, sweet and intriguingly innocent. It’s a risk-free assignment, until he’s required to fake a relationship with her. Sheltered from the world after a family tragedy, Fallon longs to experience life. Not easy with a huge, lethal-looking bodyguard shadowing her every move. Justice seems like her polar opposite but pretending to be a couple stirs undeniable heat. And when danger strikes again, it’s not just her safety in jeopardy, but a passion that’s real, raw and absolutely against the rules… Close Contact MMA fighter Miles Dartman’s casual arrangement with personal shopper Maxi Nevar would be many men’s fantasy. She seeks him out, they have mindblowing sex, she leaves. Yet lately, Miles wants more. And when Maxi requests his services via the Body Armor security agency, he’s ready to finally break through her defenses—and protect her day and night. Receiving a large inheritance has brought chaos and uncertainty into Maxi’s life. Her ex has resurfaced, along with lots of former “friends,” and someone is making mysterious threats. Then there’s Miles, who doesn’t ask for anything…except her trust. Now Maxi has to give her heart as well as her body…or risk losing a man who could be everything she needs. Fast Burn The moment Brand Berry meets beautiful, driven Sahara Silver, the connection between them is electric. It’s also something he can’t pursue. Sahara wants him, sure—to join Body Armor, where his MMA skills, size and cocky attitude make him perfect for her elite crew. For Sahara, the agency always comes first, and Brand needs more. Yet when she’s kidnapped by men searching for her missing brother, he doesn’t hesitate. Despite his refusal to join Body Armor, it’s Brand who steps up when Sahara needs him most. Now there’s no more time for games, and no point denying the hunger they both feel. But if they survive, can Sahara finally surrender control to claim this blazing passion? Titles originally published in 2017, 2017, 2017, and 2018
Publisher: HQN Books
ISBN: 148805732X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1380
Book Description
Four must-read novels from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster’s Body Armor series, collected here in one volume for the first time! Under Pressure Leese Phelps’s road hasn’t been an easy one, but it’s brought him to the perfect job—working for the elite Body Armor security agency. And what his newest assignment lacks in size, she makes up for in fire and backbone. But being drawn to Catalina Nicholson is a dangerous complication because what Catalina knows could get her killed. But who’d believe the sordid truth about her powerful stepfather? Beyond Leese’s ripped body and brooding gaze is a man of impeccable honor. He’s the last person she expects to trust—and the first who’s ever made her feel safe. And he’s the only one who can help her expose a deadly secret, if they can just stay alive long enough… Hard Justice Justice Wallington knows how to harness his strength and intimidating size—skills he put to good use first in the MMA cage and now as a bodyguard at the Body Armor agency. But no opponent has ever left him feeling as off balance as his new client, heiress Fallon Wade, sweet and intriguingly innocent. It’s a risk-free assignment, until he’s required to fake a relationship with her. Sheltered from the world after a family tragedy, Fallon longs to experience life. Not easy with a huge, lethal-looking bodyguard shadowing her every move. Justice seems like her polar opposite but pretending to be a couple stirs undeniable heat. And when danger strikes again, it’s not just her safety in jeopardy, but a passion that’s real, raw and absolutely against the rules… Close Contact MMA fighter Miles Dartman’s casual arrangement with personal shopper Maxi Nevar would be many men’s fantasy. She seeks him out, they have mindblowing sex, she leaves. Yet lately, Miles wants more. And when Maxi requests his services via the Body Armor security agency, he’s ready to finally break through her defenses—and protect her day and night. Receiving a large inheritance has brought chaos and uncertainty into Maxi’s life. Her ex has resurfaced, along with lots of former “friends,” and someone is making mysterious threats. Then there’s Miles, who doesn’t ask for anything…except her trust. Now Maxi has to give her heart as well as her body…or risk losing a man who could be everything she needs. Fast Burn The moment Brand Berry meets beautiful, driven Sahara Silver, the connection between them is electric. It’s also something he can’t pursue. Sahara wants him, sure—to join Body Armor, where his MMA skills, size and cocky attitude make him perfect for her elite crew. For Sahara, the agency always comes first, and Brand needs more. Yet when she’s kidnapped by men searching for her missing brother, he doesn’t hesitate. Despite his refusal to join Body Armor, it’s Brand who steps up when Sahara needs him most. Now there’s no more time for games, and no point denying the hunger they both feel. But if they survive, can Sahara finally surrender control to claim this blazing passion? Titles originally published in 2017, 2017, 2017, and 2018