A left-handed batter in the NCAA's Division 1, Max Gordon still had a lot to live for, provided he would live at all. Facing a devastating loss--the death of his brother, Nick--and a life-threatening physical injury, he went on a transformative personal journey that united his family through the most difficult time they had ever faced. In this intimate narrative about the healing power of sports, a family is made whole again through the determination of a son who proves that in life as in baseball, no matter the score, as long as you have one more at bat, you're still in the game. The authors tell the story from the perspective of having shared relationships with the Gordon brothers.
After being discovered unconscious in the branches of a depression-era sharecropping community's celebrated oak tree, two boys (Max and Malcolm Little) wake up in a hospital with no memories of their pasts and are left only with strange images tattooed on their bodies as clues to their true identities.With no place else to go, they are locked behind the walls of Saint Magnus's Home for Lost and Forgotten Souls where they discover that they are the prophesied kings of a broken race of magical beings known as the Magicians, and are destined to wage war against one another for the sake of humanity.Torn between cultivating a family bond or gaining the upper hand in a war that will soon come between them, they must choose to fight one another or stand together to defend Saint Magnus's from a horde of opportunistic magicians intent on attacking the orphanage to steal their powers. Full of colorful characters such as Max Little (the unfortunate boy who must rise to the occasion to save the world), Domino (a ferocious magician forever clad in clown makeup), Nero the Vagabond King (a scheming magical hobo who commands an army of homeless humans), along with Henry, Sophie, and Ursula (the Outkasts), this book was written in a simple fashion that will appeal to Middle Grade and Young Adult readers alike.Step into the mind of A.J. Stembridge and meet Max and the Outkasts, and share in their magical journey to save the world.
How very delightful Grego's drawings are For all their mad perspective and crude colour, they have indeed the sentiment of style, and they reveal, with surer delicacy than does any other record, the spirit of Mr. Brummell's day. Grego guides me, as Virgil Dante, through all the mysteries of that other world. He shows me those stiff-necked, over-hatted, wasp-waisted gentlemen, drinking Burgundy in the Caf des Milles Colonnes or riding through the village of Newmarket upon their fat cobs or gambling at Crockford's. Grego's Green Room of the Opera House always delights me. The formal way in which Mdlle. Mercandotti is standing upon one leg for the pleasure of Lord Fife and Mr. Ball Hughes; the grave regard directed by Lord Petersham towards that pretty little maid-a-mischief who is risking her rouge beneath the chandelier; the unbridled decorum of Mdlle. Hullin and the decorous debauchery of Prince Esterhazy in the distance, make altogether a quite enchanting picture. But, of the whole series, the most illuminative picture is certainly the Ball at Almack's. In the foreground stand two little figures, beneath whom, on the nether margin, are inscribed those splendid words, Beau Brummell in Deep Conversation with the Duchess of Rutland. The Duchess is a girl in pink, with a great wedge-comb erect among her ringlets, the Beau tr s d gag , his head averse, his chin most supercilious upon his stock, one foot advanced, the gloved fingers of one hand caught lightly in his waistcoat; in fact, the very deuce of a pose.
When Max Duncan takes a call from his longtime friend and mentor Michael Darrington, he has no idea that he will soon be dragged out of retirement and thrown headlong into the mysterious underbelly of offshore banking. And it isn't long before he is not only fighting to keep himself alive, but all those around him as his faceless adversary launches a relentless and escalating war against him. It's a race against time-from the shores of Vancouver to the beaches of the Bahamas-as Max watches the systematic attack against one of the most powerful and influential offshore banks unfold. But it soon becomes clear that, along with his enemies on the outside, there are people working from within-people who will stop at nothing to get what they want.
When Max Duncan takes a call from his longtime friend and mentor Michael Darrington, he has no idea that he will soon be dragged out of retirement and thrown headlong into the mysterious underbelly of offshore banking. And it isn't long before he is not only fighting to keep himself alive, but all those around him as his faceless adversary launches a relentless and escalating war against him. It's a race against time-from the shores of Vancouver to the beaches of the Bahamas-as Max watches the systematic attack against one of the most powerful and influential offshore banks unfold. But it soon becomes clear that, along with his enemies on the outside, there are people working from within-people who will stop at nothing to get what they want.
Max has anger management issues. And she has a dangerous secret. She can make things happen. Like magic. She almost killed a kid at school and nearly used it on her stuck up older sister. The question is, can she do anything other than blow things up? Can she learn to control it? And is it really possible that an obscure teenage girl is the key to keeping all of humanity safe? Philip has just got his ring back. He got it taken away for messing with his teacher's mind so he can cheat on a test. Now that he has his ring, he thinks he should be able to use his power to make his life better. A lot better. The problem is that people want him to be responsible. But if you could do magic, wouldn't you use it to escape work in any way possible? Aaron wants to be a soldier. He knows there are lots of people who would try to take over, and he's determined to stop them. The problem is that there's this new girl. And she might be not be on the right side of things. She's really talented and pretty, but she might be able to destroy everything he believes in. Whatever the case, he knows he needs to learn to be world class with the magic sword while he figures out what to do. Brynn never gets out. Her grandfather won't permit it. Her only access to the outside world are high fashion magazines, so she has an unusual idea what she should wear. She's dying to get out and travel. And adopt animals. Any kind of animal. Is she a lonely future granny with cats or are her ridiculous clothes actually the next fashion craze? What possible role could she play in the destiny of the world? Max Xylander and the Island of Zumuruud is a fast-paced fantasy adventure for all ages (10 and up) and is the first of a planned trilogy. Fans of magic, swordplay, secret agents, and conspiracies set in a modern everyday world will not be able to put the book down. Jon Thomason is a debut author and paints a vivid world of magic right under our noses and delivers rapid-fire action that keeps the pages turning.
Lilly is a college student who is finally ready to adopt a dog. After immediately falling in love with a tiny Maltese puppy, she brings him home and names him Max. It is not long before the two create a special bond and become inseparable. When Lilly eventually marries, she and her husband, Tom, decide to adopt a playmate for Max. While visiting a shelter, they meet an adorable Corgi who quickly captures a place in their hearts. After a brief adjustment period, Max and Cocoa develop a brotherly bond and happily move into a new house with their human parents. But when the dogs escape from their suburban yard one day, Lilly and Tom soon realize the value of the decision to microchip their beloved puppies. Max and Cocoa's Escape is the tale of two dogs as they are adopted and ultimately make a dangerous decision to escape their new home.
While traveling, Max finds himself lost in the snowy, white tundra of the North and is separated from his mom. Lucky for him, Santa's workshop is close by Can Santa help Max find his way home? About the Author Max lives at home with his mom and translator, Ruth Calkins. A graduate of Douglass College, Calkins lived overseas in undeveloped countries for many years. She worked with the World Medical Fund for many years in Malawi. During her travels, Calkins lived in Africa for 10 years--a place she will always hold dear in her heart. She and Max now live together in Newport, Washington.
Max, a tiny speed racer, is off on the adventure of a lifetime in this adorable new picture book that proves all you need for a big adventure is a little imagination. As soon as Max has finished cleaning his room, he's off racing his super-secret car at incredible speeds, soaring over rivers of lava, sky diving, and swimming with sharks. This picture book is perfect for every young speed racer, careening from one adventure to the next.
