A gripping graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001, in time for the 20th anniversary of 9/11.The only thing Lucas loves more than football is his Uncle Benny, his dad's best friend at the firehouse where they both work. Benny taught Lucas everything about football. So when Lucas's parents decide the sport is too dangerous and he needs to quit, Lucas has to talk to his biggest fan.The nex...

Are you smart enough to take over a girl's heart?Leave it to a nine-year-old to get down to the basics about how to win victory with a girl. How to talk to girls is for boys of all ages—from eight to eighty—and the girls they like. So read this book and then you're ready. Good luck!Tips:Comb your hair and don't wear sweatsControl your hyperness (cut down on the sugar if you have to)Don't act desperate

Who invented the 'House of Windsor' as a royal name? Who founded Westminster Abbey? Which king had twenty-one illegitimate children? David Halliam answers all these questions and more. Here is a continuous history of the English monarchy, showing how the nine dynasties rose and fell.The book describes the most memorable features of the life and times of each king or queen - from Egbert, crowned in 802 and considered the first king of England, to Queen Elizabeth II ...

Scared of school? Don't worry. You can be cool and rule!School is hard! There's a lot to know, like where to sit on the bus, how to find your way around the halls, and what to do to make sure you stay on your teacher's good side. Lucky for you Alec Greven has just turned eleven, and he's seen it all. Alec passes down his sixth-grade wisdom and gives advice that will help every student who's starting out or just started out on the wrong foot.Want to rule the school? Alec tel...

Publishing advice expires. Principles don't.Every year the dashboards change, the algorithms shift, and last season's "proven strategy" quietly stops working. Most publishing guides teach you to depend on one store, one tool, one moment in time. This one doesn't.The Author's Journey is a calm, practical handbook for independent authors who want to write, publish, and keep going — without building a creative life on panic, hype, or a single fragile ...

Galon the Northern Pintail Duck is the story about a duck who lives at a pond with all the animals from the pond, surrounding woods and the local farm. Through the stories Galon interacts with the animals and introduces you to each one of the characters in the book. Tadpole shows Galon his courage and Timmy the turtle teaches Galon to skip stones across the pond. Each animal in the book has his own character and walks through the stories with Galon giving him more insight into the current ...

Accompanied by her daughter Rachel and a loveable horse named Egbert, Dervla Murphy journeys across Cameroon, discovering a land of astonishing natural beauty and friendliness. Dervla and Rachel are frequently mistaken by the locals for husband and wife during their time in the country, leading on one occasion to Dervla exposing her chest as proof of her femininity. They are, by turns arrested, drenched by tropical storms and burnt by the hot African sun. Yet at the heart of this account i...

A Manual of the Hand Lathe: Comprising Concise Directions for Working Metals of All Kinds, Ivory, Bone and Precious Woods is a comprehensive and practical guide for both amateur and professional turners interested in mastering the art of hand lathe work. Originally published in the 19th century, this manual offers detailed, step-by-step instructions on the use and maintenance of the hand lathe, making it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to develop their skills in this traditional ...

This book explores how predictive policing transforms police work. Police departments around the world have started to use data-driven applications to produce crime forecasts and intervene into the future through targeted prevention measures. Based on three years of field research in Germany and Switzerland, this book provides a theoretically sophisticated and empirically detailed account of how the police produce and act upon criminal futures as part of their everyday work practices....

A game built on living myth goes live. Loot becomes currency. Death deletes you. One anonymous knight climbs the rankings, drawing the gaze of empires and an ancient Nine-Headed Evil Emperor. His next login decides whose world ends.

Prophecy and Mystery: The discovery of the infant's skull likely serves as the catalyst for the novel's plot, sparking speculation and intrigue among the characters. The skull may be seen as a portent of doom or a sign of an impending apocalypse, driving the narrative forward.Religious Themes: The novel may delve into religious beliefs and interpretations of prophecy, drawing upon Christian eschatology and apocalyptic imagery. Themes of faith, redemption, and divine judgment may feature pr...

Supernatural and Mystery: Many of the stories incorporate elements of the supernatural, creating a sense of mystery and suspense.Regional Realism: The collection vividly portrays the Appalachian region, its landscape, and its inhabitants, providing a rich and authentic depiction of rural life.Human Nature and Conflict: The stories often explore human emotions, conflicts, and moral dilemmas, reflecting the complexities of life in the mountains.Nature and Isolation: The natural environment p...