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Pre-order the enthralling story from military museum curator and medal specialist Mark Smith, about his father's missions during the Second World War

This book provides rich insights into the pre and post care experiences of boys who were pupils in a residential school where the author worked over the course of the 1980s.

This engaging biography provides a compelling overview of the life and films of George Miller, the visionary Australian writer and director behind such singular classics as Mad Max, Babe, and Happy Feet. Tracing Miller's career from his early days as a medical student through his rise as one of the most inventive filmmakers working today, the book offers insightful commentary on the creation and impact of his most famous works. Without getting bogged down in a minute, this book captures the highlights and essence of Miller's background, his family life, creative process, technical innovations, recurring themes, critical reception, earnings and networth and cinematic legacy. Ideal for fans eager to learn more about the man behind the camera, this brisk but illuminating biography will deepen readers' appreciation for Miller's unconventional brilliance.

In the Shadow of a Pale Horse tells the story of Benjamin Kramer, a young man whose love for his family is overshadowed by a dark and sinister destiny. After a hectic semester in college, Ben looks forward to a carefree summer with friends and family. But when tragedy strikes, he finds himself reunited with a long and forgotten ability that allows him to communicate with the dead. When a mysterious stranger rolls into town offering further insight into his true nature, Ben abandons everyone he cares about and begins a journey of self discovery. Two years after his disappearance, Ben suddenly returns much to the confusion of those he left behind. When a series of terrifying events follow in his wake, a group of friends join forces to discover the truth about Ben Kramer, only to get swept up in an ancient prophecy from which no one will escape.

Cute sloth note book for animal lovers of all ages, kids and grown ups will love this adorable sloth notebook.

Cute sloth note book for animal lovers of all ages, kids and grown ups will love this adorable sloth notebook.

Knave of Hearts is a collection of new and previously published short stories by Mark Smith, whose previous book of short stories, "Riddle," won the 1992 Austin Book Award.

Pan Sheet Perfection Ready In Minutes! Grab your baking sheet and make one of the 10 chip recipes in this book. Many of them can be made in 20 minutes or less. This recipe book also contains 15 main meal recipes that can be made on a basic baking sheet. Easy recipe comes with a list of ingredients and easy-to-follow directions. Learn to use your baking sheet for a variety of foods. A baking sheet can be used for more than just baking cookies or pies. These recipes will teach you how to make a delicious home-cooked meal or a side dish or snack of chips using your baking sheet.

Mark Smith is a highly experienced chiropractor who has successfully treated many thousands of people with back pain, neck pain and related problems such as sciatica and nerve related shoulder or arm pain. Drawing on his many years in practice he has compiled the advice and exercises his patients have found most effective and easy to follow. The book contains a wealth of useful information and practical strategies to help people suffering with back pain, neck pain and related problems such as those mentioned above. Much of the contents will also be relevant to those wanting to learn more about exercise and how to achieve good posture. The book is arranged to ensure simple directions for relieving back pain, neck pain and related problems can be easily found. A more detailed explanation is also provided to give interested readers an understanding of the reasons behind each set of instructions.

It is both interesting and inspirational to hear of the great lengths that an individual has gone to achieve success. This is the reason many flock to motivational seminars and conferences, it is the reason we listen to speeches and read autobiographies and biographies of people we consider great. Their stories provide the inspiration we desperately needed and the opportunity to learn or relearn the way to success. Dwayne Johnson: An Extraordinary Life provides the opportunity to learn from one of the greatest men of our time, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. It evaluates his background, educational path, career choices, and life choices that have gotten him to where he is.Undeniably, Dwayne's story is one that many can relate to. Despite the fact that he is the son of a wrestling champion, Dwayne had a rather unstable childhood marred with instability from constantly moving from one state to the next, (he has lived in 38 states), to bouts of severe poverty that included evictions and repossessions.From the bottom, he has gone on to achieve a level of success that only a select few get to experience. He is one of the best wrestlers to have ever lived, and one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood. Dwayne also has one of the largest social media following. It took incredible strength, decisiveness and hard work that turned Dwayne's situation around.To that end, the author hopes that reading about Dwayne and his unbelievable story will allow you to appreciate the journey the star has taken to get to where he is. By taking notice of the struggle and hard work, you will learn how to overcome setbacks and challenges just like Dwayne did.Inside this book you will find: An elaborate explanation of the life of Dwayne Johnson's wrestling family backgroundA detailed description of Dwayne Johnson's educational pathA step-by-step description of Dwayne Johnson's career path, from football to wrestling and into actingWhy is Dwayne Johnson such a fan favorite?The clearest description of the setbacks and failures that rocked 'The Rock'A comprehensive list of fun facts you did not know about Dwayne JohnsonA large collection of Dwayne Johnson's quotes about how to achieve success in life.

Here is what others are saying about The Incredible Life of the Sea Turtle! "Sea turtles have an incredible life. Thank you for sharing this with my family!" "Our kids love nature books, and The Incredible Life of the Sea Turtle really made them think about how valuable life is." "I felt like I was there during the entire epic battle for survival. Sea turtles are the true explorers of the sea." "What an incredible journey! Coral reefs, ship wrecks and the lost city of Atlantis. Sea turtles see it all!" Animal books for kids can be one of the best ways to teach children of all ages about the many creatures that call our planet home. In this fully illustrated book, five time best selling children's book author Mark Smith shows us how the sea turtle has to struggle to survive. Life is precious and this book illustrates this point perfectly. Things don't always come easy for sea turtles, but there is a happy ending. Parents and children get ready to live life through the eyes of one sea turtle. The incredible life starts in the warm cozy egg, and ends in adulthood when the full grown sea turtle crawls back to the very same beach where it was born to lay its own eggs. It all comes full circle in this heart warming book about the sea turtle and their incredible life's journey.

"Invaluable for the first timer! I wish I had this book when I was just starting the hobby of metal detecting!" - Josh in Florida "I have been metal detecting for over 5 years and this great metal detecting guide book taught me plenty of new tips and tricks." - Mike in Texas "You can never learn too much about metal detecting. This book covers all the basics and some more advanced techniques too." - Bill in California "The illustrations and pictures made it so much easier to understand pinpointing and recovering targets."- Todd in Chicago "I found my first good coin site using the information in this book. I pulled over 25 pieces of silver out of the ground!" - Tim in Indiana "This metal detecting book turned me on to some new places to hunt that produced some very valuable finds."- Bob in Tennessee There is an entire world of buried treasure right under our feet. This book shows you how to claim your share. Over 200 pages of valuable metal detecting information designed to get you out there finding treasure on your very first outing. Finding treasure with a metal detector is real and doing it is simple and easy once you read this book. There are people finding incredible old coins made from gold and silver, valuable historical relics and old jewelry made from gold, silver and platinum. But you won't find these great treasures unless you know where and how to look. Metal Detecting: A Beginner's Guide shows you this and much more.Veteran detectorist and treasure enthusiast Mark Smith continues to provide great information to anyone interested in the great hobby of metal detecting. In his second book on the subject, he manages to answer the common questions that every novice has when they are thinking about getting started. From choosing the right machine to identifying your valuable treasure, Mark Smith covers these subjects and everything in between in an easy to understand way.While this metal detecting book may be geared towards the novice treasure hunter, there are plenty of choice tips that even experienced treasure hunters can pick up. Mark Smith reveals some of his best guarded metal detecting secrets in this metal detecting guide that puts more treasure in your find's pouch.Fully illustrated diagrams and real life pictures describe in detail the easiest ways to not only locate treasure, but safely recover it as well.Learn how to find more treasure by: understanding common metal detecting terminology, understanding which metal detectors work the best and where, understanding how and why a metal detector works, other equipment you will need, proper etiquette, what you can expect to find, why you should never throw anything away, how to identify your finds, how to identify jewelry, how to tell if it is real gold, how to metal detect with children, which recovery tools work the best, how to recover treasure, how to metal detect private property, how to identify unknown metal detecting finds, metal detecting creeks, rivers and lakes, pinpointing, making weak targets stronger, cleaning your finds, the best places to use your metal detector, selling your finds and more!What are you waiting for? Find out how you can maximize your treasure with this informative metal detecting book today.

Do you want to understand the principles, thought process, strategies, and mindset behind the enigma that is Warren Buffett?Warren Buffett: An Extraordinary Life, covers it all. From early childhood days as an entrepreneur who sold bottles of Coca-Cola at the ripe old age of 6, to his climb as the world's most successful investor. It offers an account of his investment strategies, mindset, and attitude towards success, money and life.Key takeaways include: Powerful lessons from Warren Buffett's life that can be implemented into your own.His early foray into the world of businessLittle known facts about Warren Buffett's life that will blow you away (he doesn't own a smartphone by the way)The history of Berkshire Hathaway and how it rose to glory under Buffett's leadershipWarren Buffett's rules for successAnd much more.If you want to be inspired by a life that others yearn to live, click on the Buy Now button below!

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to be magically transported into a video game? Jason is just your average kid who plays video games, lots of video games. With a sword in his hands he spends hours fighting the hideous monsters that inhabit his favorite video game world. He is brave and fearless! All of that is about to change when he is somehow magically transported Into the Game. Amber spends her free time building awesome structures in the game world. Her creations are always big beautiful buildings that stretch to the sky. They are admired by everyone who finds them on her server. She has no need for a bow and arrow or a sword, but all of that is about to change when she gets magically transported Into the Game. What brought them Into the Game and why? Will they be able to survive the hoards of skeletons, zombies, monsters and the Zombie King? Will they make it through their first night in the game?

Here is what others are saying about this fun manatee book designed for kids 7 and up! Here is what others are saying about this fun manatee book designed for kids 7 and up! "The manatee facts are great! The personal manatees stories are even better!" "Mermaids and sea cows? I had no idea that manatees were mistaken for mermaids by Christopher Columbus." Animal books for kids can be one of the best ways to teach young children about the many creatures that call our planet home. In this fun and exciting book, best selling children's book author Mark Smith teaches children what makes manatees so incredible. They will find out what manatees eat, where manatees live, and what makes them different from every other animal on our incredible planet Not only is this book filled with manatee facts, but there are also stories of real life manatee encounters by the author himself. This book has been designed with younger children in mind, but older kids will love the great pictures and fact filled information too. Parents will need to help their children read some of this book.

The Way of the Tiger is the role-playing adventure classic now revised and expanded for today. You choose the skills and martial arts moves to defeat your enemy, gaining knowledge and honing your abilities to use in further books. Are you ready for the Way of the Tiger?

If you're looking for inspiration to open your own business, amass a vast amount of wealth or simply to become the best person you can be, reading about the life of the world's richest man is not a bad place to start. Jeff Bezos is the founder and CEO of the online giant Amazon.com, as well as the owner of the Washington Post and the founder of space exploration company Blue Origin. From a young age, Bezos showed a natural curiosity towards computers and turned his parents' garage into a laboratory where he set up science experiments and projects. Since these early beginnings, Bezos has had a string of successes. He graduated from Princeton University in computer science and electrical engineering and then went on to work at Wall Street, becoming the youngest senior Vice President of the investment firm, D. E. Shaw. Four years later, he quit to set up Amazon.com, currently one of the world's largest and most successful dot.com companies. In September 2018, Amazon.com was valued at an incredible one trillion dollars. If you want to discover the story behind Bezos' extraordinary success, this book takes you on a journey from his childhood to how he became one of the world's richest and most successful businessmen. You'll find a story of dedication, business-savviness, deeply embedded work ethics and a relentless desire to succeed. If you want a hard set of rules on how you can become successful in business and earn the financial freedom that Bezos enjoys, then Bezos' life story will give you exactly that. In this book 'Jeff Bezos: An Extraordinary Life, you will find: The story of Jeff Bezos' childhood and how it set the stage for the strong core values he lives by today.How he set up Amazon.com in a garage and turned it into one of the world's most successful and richest companies in the world.How he went on to own the Washington Post and found the Blue Origin.The main lessons he learned throughout his life.Bezos' 10 rules of success and how you can apply them to your life too.If you want to be inspired by Jeff Bezos, one of the world's most admired and respected businessmen, then click the 'Buy Now' button to get started.

RACE AGAINST TIMEThis classic series of choose-your-own style gamebooks returns in a new edition. Your decisions change the course of the story. The fate of the world is in your hands!In the thirty-first century you are Falcon, special agent of the Temporal, Investigative and Monitoring Executive, one of a highly-trained cadre of operatives with exceptional talents and skills.Your job is to identify and neutralize threats to the very fabric of history, travelling back and forwards through time on missions that call for a combination of ingenuity, stealth, force and surgical precision. One slip and you could change the course of events beyond repair - and even delete your own existence!Your current mission: to stop the renegade TIME Lord whose changes to the past are threatening to throw the course of future history into total chaos. Be careful, as you have to investigate the most powerful individuals in your own agency! Will you be able to identify the traitor and bring them to justice in time?Your quest will take you deep into the tumult of bygone days, and your only weapon will be your blaster and the powers of your mind with which you - and you alone - can change the destiny of mankind.

'I will say this only once, Avenger, so listen well. If you do not aid your friend in his hour of need, then you are no better than those who hold him prisoner in the everlasting darkness.' You have proven yourself victorious on the battlefield and repulsed the dark forces of evil from your fair city. But now a more subtle evil stirs. Your friend and comrade, Glaivas, is somewhere in the Rift, held ransom against the Sceptre that is your badge of rulership. Do you dare risk everything you have achieved to rescue your friend? The darkened honeycomb tunnels of the Rift hold danger and death at every turn . . . and lead into the very center of Orb. THE WAY OF THE TIGER is the role-playing gamebook classic now revised and expanded for today. You choose the skills and martial arts moves to defeat your enemy, gaining knowledge and honing your abilities to use in further books. The ultimate cliffhanger: For twenty-seven years Avenger, the ninjutsu-trained hero of the Way of the Tiger books, has lain trapped in the web of the spider goddess. Fans the world over have clamored for the series to resume so that they can continue their quest. Now at last series creators Mark Smith and Jamie Thomson have agreed to authorize new adventures in the world of Orb. There's never been a better time to discover this amazing gamebook epic. Are you ready for the Way of the Tiger?

'An old score shall be settled. The Legion of the Sword of Doom shall conquer the City of Irsmuncast and bring its people into slavery. I swear by Sorcerak to kill you with my own hands.' Your perilous quest for the sceptre and orb has been a glorious success. Once again, your skills have ensured your rule of Irsmuncast. But now you return home to a city of death - overrun by evil hordes and threatened by an even greater army to come. Honoric, leader of the dreaded Legion of the Sword of Doom, has vowed to destroy you and undo all you have done for your people. Are you strong enough to save your war-torn kingdom? THE WAY OF THE TIGER is the role-playing adventure classic now revised and expanded for today. You choose the skills and martial arts moves to defeat your enemy, gaining knowledge and honing your abilities to use in further books. Are you ready for the Way of the Tiger?

'The reign of your father the Loremaster - the reign of the Usurper after him - these were but as the blinking of an eye to me and so it shall be with your reign. It matters not; the final outcome will be no different.' Your skills as a warrior have made you triumphant! You have toppled the cruel Usurper to take your rightful place as Overlord of Irsmuncast. Crowds of exuberant citizens chant your name in joyous song. But beware, for the adventure has just begun. As Overlord you are now playing a treacherous game of intrigue, deception and danger. Threats come from within and without the walls of your great city, and you will need your wits as well as your strength to survive. The fate of a people and a kingdom rests in your hands. THE WAY OF THE TIGER is the role-playing adventure classic now revised and expanded for today. You choose the skills and martial arts moves to defeat your enemy, gaining knowledge and honing your abilities to use in further books. Are you ready for the Way of the Tiger?

'Who has usurped the land of your birth? Who has denied you the chance to rule? Who has taken everything you held dear?' 'And who will give these things back to you? No one. You must take what is yours by right.' You have vanquished the forces of evil which have conspired against you and your people. Now, at long last, the Grandmaster of the Dawn reveals the secret of your birth. The truth is thrilling yet grim. For your father was king of Irsmuncast. You are his heir. But the crown that is rightfully yours sits upon the brow of the cruel usurper. Now your mission is clear. You must end the usurper's reign of terror and claim the throne for yourself. THE WAY OF THE TIGER is the role-playing adventure classic now revised and expanded for today. You choose the skills and martial arts moves to defeat your enemy, gaining knowledge and honing your abilities to use in further books. Are you ready for the Way of the Tiger?

"There is little time now, Avenger, for the gods of evil move against us still. You must return the Scrolls of Kettsuin to their rightful place at the Temple of the Rock on the Island of Tranquil Dreams, but your journey will be beset with dangers . . . "These are the words of your god Kwon. Courage and skill in his service have rewarded you greatly. You alone were able to recover the stolen scrolls of Kettsuin, guardian of the secret word of power. You alone have defeated the assassin. But now you have a new mission. You must escape your vengeful enemies and flee the mainland to return the scrolls to their rightful place. It is a long and dangerous journey - for the agents of the gods of evil will pursue you until death.THE WAY OF THE TIGER is the role-playing adventure classic now revised and expanded for today. You choose the skills and martial arts moves to defeat your enemy, gaining knowledge and honing your abilities to use in further books.Are you ready for the Way of the Tiger?

You are Avenger, a ninja trained in the Way of the Tiger, a lethal master of unarmed combat who must confront ultimate evil to avenge the death of your foster-father.Your foster-father's assassin has stolen the scrolls of Kettsuin. Now, the secret word of power could be used to imprison the great god Kwon in Inferno forever - unleashing the forces of evil throughout the world of Orb. Your quest is to find the assassin before he reaches the Pillars of Change. The fate of Orb depends on your deadly skills and cunning.THE WAY OF THE TIGER is the eighties gamebook adventure classic now revised and expanded for a new generation of fans. You choose the skills and martial arts moves to defeat your enemies, gaining knowledge and honing your abilities to use as your quest progresses.Are you ready for the Way of the Tiger?

"My kids loved the silly illustrations and the interactivity. It has become a favorite. Thanks!" - Jeanne "My 7 year old son didn't want to stop until the last page was turned. Fun until the end." - Rick "Behind all the silliness there are some great lessons in this book. Clocks, colors and good eats. Great combination." - Harold "What kid doesn't like goofy monsters? Finding out what they love to eat was awesome!" - Jane "Each page was a laugh out loud experience for both of my kids. They really loved trying to find the hidden worm on every page." - Marty "My entire Kindergarten class was thoroughly entertained all the way to the end. We need more books like this that make reading fun!" - Christine Best selling children's books author Mark Smith answers the question that every child wants to know in this rhyming coloring book that gives kids the chance to unleash their inner artist. What Do Monsters Eat? Find out for yourself in this fully illustrated rhyming coloring book with a catchy rhythm that kids will fall in love with. Will monsters eat green bug cheese? Do they like dirty carrots? Do they like mushy peas? Do they like peanut butter and jellyfish toast? This big monster says, "Yes! I like that the most!" Will monsters eat spinach that is green and leafy? Monster Franks says, "Yes." "It makes me strong and beefy." What about a huge worm filled pie? "Yum, yum, yum," says this big purple guy. Find out the answers to these questions and more in this fully illustrated, fun and interactive book. This book has been created with early readers in mind, but the whole concept will appeal to the kid in all of us. What Do Monsters Eat? What are you waiting for? Grab a copy and find out for yourself!

One of the few living modern myths, Elon Musk casts a great shadow that we can all learn from. Elon Musk: An Extraordinary Life is a guide in becoming familiar with the story of Musk's life and applying what knowledge he has gained from his experience to your own. More than most entrepreneurs, he has pushed our times forward. He's a man who can manifest energy like a magician.This biography of Elon Musk illustrates his life from childhood to success. It also includes a section about how to become the greatest version of yourself through the lessons illustrated by Musk's life. Your potential exists every day; your ideas are just a few connections away. By learning how to look at the world for what it could be, you can participate in the building of our future.Human knowledge is the sum of its parts. By expressing your right to access what's available to you, paths to great things will open up. Elon Musk is a master of culminating possibilities in the world, and when he needed guidance, he would always rely on books. He skipped college classes and read. By doing so, he was initiated into the world of modern technology. In this world, he learned about Silicon Valley, the Mount Olympus of computers and environmental sciences. It would be there, far away from home, that he would realize his potential.Musk knew that to be a part of the most exciting developments occurring, he'd need to be around the people who were also interested in them. This is why he moved to America. Even though he wasn't born into the system, he was determined to make use of its gifts.History and science are available to everybody. The modern era is defined by unparalleled access to knowledge. Through understanding how things happen, and how things work, you are able to understand how to implement your own ideas. Success comes from a mixture of determination and experience. In this book, we explore Musk's life because he is one of the giants of our time, the Henry Ford of the space industry.Most of Musk's early life wasn't spectacular. He only achieved major success at 28 years old, and before then, he was marked by a lack of social skills. Through mastering his talents, he has transformed into a dashing risk-taker who displays confidence, and thus, is rewarded with attention. Instead of tilting to the world, he stuck to his own bent. Through this, he has gifted humanity with technological progress rarely reached in one life.Inside: A history of the fascinating life of Elon Musk, from childhood to Meme ReviewDetails from the experiences of one of the most daring and influential risk-takers of the 21st centuryLessons to be learned from the life of a man who was unafraid to implement his incredible vision.The achievements of an immigrant who became one of the most prominent voices in Silicon Valley.Fun facts about a nerd who ended up dating one of the most prominent voices in alternative music.Inspiration from one of the kindest members of the highest class in the world.

"A non-stop laughing adventure! I want more!" - Shawn "Farts, egg salad, boogers and big sisters. My son can relate to all of these and more!" - MIke "One of the best fart books I have read all summer!" - Jessie "Gross, disgusting and crude! I LOVED IT!" - Jim What do you get when you feed a fart monster nothing but egg salad? You get the worst smelling farts in the world, and Jimmy is about to use these nasty paint peeling farts to get some stinky sweet revenge on his older booger flicking sister. What happens next could only be described as a hilariously funny, disgusting, shocking plan for revenge. Who will win? Jimmy's evil older sister, or the fart monster that lives under his bed? Grab a gas mask and get ready to laugh your butt off with your own copy of FART MONSTER!

This book is a transcription of an interview I did with an expert on prototyping and mass manufacturing. And he reveals what he has learned in his past ten years of taking ideas from paper...to prototype...to mass manufacturing...to selling millions of units per month. It doesn't matter if you've never built a thing in your life...the secrets shared here will work for all different kinds of inventions. The purpose of this interview is to help show you how to create your idea - either one prototype or one million manufactured end products - as quick and as cheap as humanly possible. You'll discover: The pros and cons of manufacturing in the U.S. versus China. The difference between designing a prototype and designing an end product 5 ways to use a prototype (and why it's better if the first one is NOT perfect) How much you can expect to spend on mass manufacturing and the #1 rule to reducing costs How long most big manufacturers spend on prototyping What Mark Smith learned about manufacturing in Asia after multiple trips there (when you should consider manufacturing in China) The step-by-step process from going to idea to end product (and why the first step IS NOT making the thing or protecting it with a patent) How to determine if someone is qualified to build your idea (and what you must ask for FIRST before you hire them to build it) How to keep your idea secret while hiring someone to build it for you An easy rule of thumb for marking up your product to ensure you make a profit