Cell A Novel by Stephen King (contains affiliate link)
"From international bestseller Stephen King, a high-concept, ingenious and terrifying story about the mayhem unleashed when a pulse from a mysterious source transforms all cell phone users into homicidal maniacs. There's a reason cell rhymes with hell. On October 1, God is in His heaven, the stock market stands at 10,140, most of the planes are on time, and Clayton Riddell, an artist from Maine, is almost bouncing up Boylston Street in Boston. He's just landed a comic book deal that might finally enable him to support his family by making art instead of teaching it. He's already picked up a small (but expensive!) present for his long-suffering wife, and he knows just what he'll get for his boy Johnny. Why not a little treat for himself? Clay's feeling good about the future. That changes in a hurry. The cause of the devastation is a phenomenon that will come to be known as The Pulse, and the delivery method is a cell phone. Everyone's cell phone. Clay and the few desperate survivors who join him suddenly find themselves in the pitch-black night of civilization's darkest age, surrounded by chaos, carnage, and a human horde that has been reduced to its basest nature...and then begins to evolve. There's really no escaping this nightmare. But for Clay, an arrow points home to Maine, and as he and his fellow refugees make their harrowing journey north they begin to see crude signs confirming their direction. A promise, perhaps. Or a threat... There are 193 million cell phones in the United States alone. Who doesn't have one? Stephen King's utterly gripping, gory, and fascinating novel doesn't just ask the question "Can you hear me now?" It answers it with a vengeance." (from amazon.com's product listing)
This title is now for sale in our Amazon.com used book store.
Monday, September 26, 2016
Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader
Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader by Ryder Windham (Includes affiliate link)
"The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader--now in paperback!
The full story of Anakin Skywalker, from his birth in slavery to his death as the powerful Darth Vader ... told for the first time in its entirety by NYT bestselling Star Wars author Ryder Windham. Spanning all six Star Wars movie and including the pieces of the story that fill in the gaps, this novel will be a must-have for any Star Wars fan." (from amazon.com's product listing)
Hubby and daughter read this. Stays very true to the movies, and explains those things that lead to a deep understanding of one of Sci Fi's most notorious villains.
"The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader--now in paperback!
The full story of Anakin Skywalker, from his birth in slavery to his death as the powerful Darth Vader ... told for the first time in its entirety by NYT bestselling Star Wars author Ryder Windham. Spanning all six Star Wars movie and including the pieces of the story that fill in the gaps, this novel will be a must-have for any Star Wars fan." (from amazon.com's product listing)
Hubby and daughter read this. Stays very true to the movies, and explains those things that lead to a deep understanding of one of Sci Fi's most notorious villains.
Star Wars: The Wrath of Darth Maul
Star Wars: The Wrath of Darth Maul by Ryder Windham (includes affiliate link)
"The most anticipated Star Wars biography yet!
One of the most feared villains of all time.
One of the most iconic characters of the Star Wars saga.
One incredible story.
Features new, never-before-told secrets about Darth Maul!" (from amazon.com product listing and book cover)
Both hubby and daughter have read this book. They both gave positive reviews, saying that it stayed true to the movies, and was fascinating reading for the Star Wars aficionado and enthusiast.
"The most anticipated Star Wars biography yet!
One of the most feared villains of all time.
One of the most iconic characters of the Star Wars saga.
One incredible story.
Features new, never-before-told secrets about Darth Maul!" (from amazon.com product listing and book cover)
Both hubby and daughter have read this book. They both gave positive reviews, saying that it stayed true to the movies, and was fascinating reading for the Star Wars aficionado and enthusiast.
Skeletons; A Level 2 Reader
Skeletons; A Level 2 Reader by Lily Wood (includes affiliate link)
"It's easy to bone up on Skeletons with the relaunch of thIs Scholastic Science Reader--now with a new cover, photographs, and interior design.
With brand new covers, updated photographs, and new interior designs, this series brings simple and fun information to beginning readers. In Skeletons, readers will learn what bones are made of, and just how many there are in the body. They'll find out what each bone is called and why we just can't live without them!" (from Amazon.com's product listing)
We purchased this book for my daughter several years ago when she was going through an anatomy phase back in 1st and 2nd grade. Book is a 1-2nd grade level, with a Lexile(R) level of 670L. Short paragraphs, tons of awesome photos to engage your curious learner.
"It's easy to bone up on Skeletons with the relaunch of thIs Scholastic Science Reader--now with a new cover, photographs, and interior design.
With brand new covers, updated photographs, and new interior designs, this series brings simple and fun information to beginning readers. In Skeletons, readers will learn what bones are made of, and just how many there are in the body. They'll find out what each bone is called and why we just can't live without them!" (from Amazon.com's product listing)
We purchased this book for my daughter several years ago when she was going through an anatomy phase back in 1st and 2nd grade. Book is a 1-2nd grade level, with a Lexile(R) level of 670L. Short paragraphs, tons of awesome photos to engage your curious learner.
Song of the Sparrow
Song of the Sparrow by Lisa Ann Sandell (Includes Affiliate links)
"The year is 490 AD. Fiery 16-year-old Elaine of Ascolat, the daughter of one of King Arthur's supporters, lives with her father on Arthur's base camp, the sole girl in a militaristic world of men. Elaine's only girl companion is the mysterious Morgan, Arthur's older sister, but Elaine cannot tell Morgan her deepest secret: She is in love with Lancelot, Arthur's second-in-command. However, when yet another girl -- the lovely Gwynivere-- joins their world, Elaine is confronted with startling emotions of jealousy and rivalry. But can her love for Lancelot survive the birth of an empire? (From amazon.com's product listing)
I read this book myself a few years ago, and fell in love with the long-poem form of it. The author did an amazing job of recreating King Arthor's court and imagining subtle side currents to the main story that most of us have come to know so well. Well written and engaging. I would rate this a high middle-school level, and let my 11 year old read it recently as she was exploring epic poetry style writing, and she loved it.
"The year is 490 AD. Fiery 16-year-old Elaine of Ascolat, the daughter of one of King Arthur's supporters, lives with her father on Arthur's base camp, the sole girl in a militaristic world of men. Elaine's only girl companion is the mysterious Morgan, Arthur's older sister, but Elaine cannot tell Morgan her deepest secret: She is in love with Lancelot, Arthur's second-in-command. However, when yet another girl -- the lovely Gwynivere-- joins their world, Elaine is confronted with startling emotions of jealousy and rivalry. But can her love for Lancelot survive the birth of an empire? (From amazon.com's product listing)
I read this book myself a few years ago, and fell in love with the long-poem form of it. The author did an amazing job of recreating King Arthor's court and imagining subtle side currents to the main story that most of us have come to know so well. Well written and engaging. I would rate this a high middle-school level, and let my 11 year old read it recently as she was exploring epic poetry style writing, and she loved it.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
NaNoWriMo 2016 is here!
Ever dream of writing a novel? Do you have ideas and characters running around in your head, and you'd love to actually put them into a book?
National Novel Writing Month is here! Well, prep time is here. NaNoWriMo is actually the entire month of November, but if writing a novel is on your bucket list, do it this year!
Come join me (You can hook up with me as a writing buddy on the NaNo website, find me as JennBradshaw) on NaNoWriMo for peptalks, cheering and progress reports as the month goes along. You can also find me in Second Life, where I've partnered with another author buddy for virtual write-ins with the group "NaNoWriMo Obsession". Come check us out if you happen to be in-world.
For more inspiration and progress updates as I warm up and get ready for NaNo, you can check out my other blog on creativity at Sage Wolfsong Creations. See ya then!
National Novel Writing Month is here! Well, prep time is here. NaNoWriMo is actually the entire month of November, but if writing a novel is on your bucket list, do it this year!
Come join me (You can hook up with me as a writing buddy on the NaNo website, find me as JennBradshaw) on NaNoWriMo for peptalks, cheering and progress reports as the month goes along. You can also find me in Second Life, where I've partnered with another author buddy for virtual write-ins with the group "NaNoWriMo Obsession". Come check us out if you happen to be in-world.
For more inspiration and progress updates as I warm up and get ready for NaNo, you can check out my other blog on creativity at Sage Wolfsong Creations. See ya then!
Monday, September 19, 2016
Mcgraw Hill Science : Macmillan/Mcgraw-hill Edition
Mcgraw Hill Science : Macmillan/Mcgraw-hill Edition (contains affiliate link)
Unit 1 - Living Things Unit 2 - Lift it, Push it, Pull It Unit 3 - Matter and Energy Unit 4 - The Sun and Its Family Unit 5 - Rocks and Resources Unit 6 - Where Living Things Live Unit 7 - Human Body: Keeping Healthy This is a wonderful science book. (from Amazon.com product listing)
Lots of colorful illustrations and activities. Textbook for 2nd-3rd grade science.
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