| Author | : Lizzie Brinkworth |
| Publisher | : Lulu.com |
| Total Pages | : 18 |
| Release | : 2015-09-29 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1326435523 |
Join Billy and his friends in space! Billy the ball. A new series of delightful books for children. Join Billy, a bouncy red ball, on his adventures with his other ball friends in Bounce Town. There's Freddie the football, Nicki the netball, Timmy the tennis ball and many more. Fun stories full of adventures and laughter guaranteed to stimulate your child's imagination.
| Author | : Lizzie Brinkworth |
| Publisher | : Lulu.com |
| Total Pages | : 20 |
| Release | : 2014-10-11 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1326001973 |
Billy The Ball. A new series of delightful children's books. Join Billy, a bouncy red ball, on his adventures with his other ball friends in Bounce Town. There's Freddie the football, Nicki the netball, Timmy the tennis ball and many more. Fun stories full of adventures and laughter, guaranteed to stimulate your child's imagination. Today Billy the ball finds out just how high he can bounce!
| Author | : Ran Cartwright |
| Publisher | : Lulu.com |
| Total Pages | : 198 |
| Release | : 2018-06 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1387816551 |
It was a dastardly kidnap plot. The Dreaded Hooded Frog has kidnapped Princess Linda. We're off on a wild raucous and riotous hilarious ride across the Multiverse with Billy Space Boy and the Astro Dog, Zap. From Dangerous Danny's Spaceside Burger, Bar, and Disco to the Planet Slagheep, follow the adventures of Billy and Zap as they attempt to rescue Princess Linda and bring peace and tranquility back to the Multiverse. And you thought this was just going to be your standard boring Dreaded Hood Frog and Princess formula story...! Yeah, right.
| Author | : Jules Verne |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 13570 |
| Release | : 2023-12-02 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
The 'Sci-Fi Boxed Set: 160+ Space Adventures, Lost Worlds, Dystopian Novels & Apocalyptic Tales' represents an unparalleled amalgamation of literary brilliance spanning several centuries, embracing a myriad of voices that have shaped the science fiction genre. With works ranging from the pioneering speculative visions of Mary Shelley and H.G. Wells to the complex dystopias of Ayn Rand and Kurt Vonnegut, this collection showcases a breathtaking diversity in storytelling and thematic exploration. The assemblage stands out for its incorporation of early sci-fi novellas that paved the way for modern science fiction, alongside seminal apocalyptic narratives that question the very essence of humanity and our place in the universe. Standout pieces delve into uncharted galaxies, unravel dystopian societies, and craft tales of lost worlds with an imaginative fervor that continues to inspire and challenge the literary canon. The contributing authors and editors, drawn from various epochs and cultures, bring with them a rich tapestry of backgrounds, each contributing uniquely to the tapestry of science fiction. Icons like Edgar Allan Poe and Philip K. Dick are presented alongside lesser-known but equally influential figures such as Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain and Gertrude Barrows Bennett, offering insights into the genre's evolution and its intersections with historical, cultural, and literary movements. This diverse authorship ensures a multifaceted exploration of themes such as colonialism, technological innovation, and existential risk, presenting a comprehensive narrative of humanitys hopes, fears, and philosophical inquiries. This collection is an indispensable treasure trove for anyone seeking to delve into the depths of science fiction, offering an unprecedented opportunity to engage with the genre's evolution from its inception to contemporary times. Readers are invited to embark on a journey through time and space, exploring the farthest reaches of human imagination and the myriad ways in which these visions of the future reflect our current realities. The 'Sci-Fi Boxed Set' is not merely a compilation of stories; it is a dialogue between generations of storytellers, a scholarly expedition into the heart of speculative fiction, and a compelling invitation to ponder what lies beyond the known universe.
| Author | : Robert Williscroft |
| Publisher | : Starman Press |
| Total Pages | : 29 |
| Release | : 2008-10 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0982166206 |
A story about using Einstein’s Theory of Special Relativity to your advantage. Baby Billy is born into the circle that includes Starman Jones and Space Pup. They want to take Billy with them on their journeys throughout the universe. But Baby Billy needs to be older. So Starman Jones and Space Pup journey to Sirius and back, traveling very, very fast. The result is that when they return, they arrive on Billy’s 9th birthday, although they, themselves, have barely aged. Thus, they become Billy’s Relativity Birthday Present. Endorsed by Dr. Frank Drake of SETI fame.
| Author | : Dan Magaro |
| Publisher | : Xulon Press |
| Total Pages | : 50 |
| Release | : 2010-07 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1609574079 |
The Adventures of Fred & Daisymae See the world through the eyes of 2 cows, Fred and Daisymae. Fred and Daisymae live on the Brown farm in the small town of Crowville. Mr. and Mrs. Brown and their 11 year old, Jimmy, are a wonderful Godly family and Fred and Daisymae are Jimmy's pets. But, here is where normal ends and the adventures begin. You see, Fred and Daisymae are not like most cows. They talk to each other, go camping, play soccer with the pigs, climb ladders and build a snowman with Jimmy. Come and join Fred and Daisymae as they experience life as only they can. About Dan Magaro Several years ago on a family vacation, Dan was asked by his then 6 year old son, Kyle to tell him a story. Dan was a businessman who did not consider himself a story-teller. So, he prayed and asked God to give him the stories to tell his son. He did and story after story came to his mind. Kyle really seemed to love the stories and could not wait from the end of one to the beginning of the next one. When the vacation ended, so did the stories, at least for a little while. As the years went by, Dan felt led by God to write down these stories. Dan has a passion to bring joy to kids and so his hope and prayer is that these stories will do just that.
| Author | : Archie Macpherson |
| Publisher | : Black & White Publishing Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 388 |
| Release | : 2018-04-26 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1785302043 |
The enthralling inside story of Scottish football's golden age The 2018 World Cup Finals in Russia mark 20 years since Scotland last qualified for a major football tournament. It's a poignant, painful reminder of the state of our footballing nation. Qualification has never been easy, of course, but the golden age of many memorable and nail-biting nights is well worth remembering – in the hope that one day they may come again. Archie Macpherson commentated on all 18 of Scotland's World Cup matches during that purple patch from 1974 to 1998, and now in his Adventures in the Golden Age, he tells the story of the matches and the men that raised and dashed hopes in almost equal measure at the greatest tournament on earth. Between the 1974 clash with Zaire and the defeat against Morocco in 1998, there were adventures against Iran, Peru, Costa Rica, Brazil and many others. And, throughout it all, Archie was the voice of Scottish football. He knew the players, the managers and the fans. He witnessed clashes of personality, managerial rages, nocturnal antics, BBC wranglings, the shadiness of FIFA – and that last painful evening in France. Archie Macpherson's World Cup adventures are brilliantly entertaining, capturing a golden age in Scottish football that may never be seen again.
| Author | : Christopher McDougall |
| Publisher | : Profile Books |
| Total Pages | : 296 |
| Release | : 2010-12-09 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 184765228X |
A New York Times bestseller 'A sensation ... a rollicking tale well told' - The Times At the heart of Born to Run lies a mysterious tribe of Mexican Indians, the Tarahumara, who live quietly in canyons and are reputed to be the best distance runners in the world; in 1993, one of them, aged 57, came first in a prestigious 100-mile race wearing a toga and sandals. A small group of the world's top ultra-runners (and the awe-inspiring author) make the treacherous journey into the canyons to try to learn the tribe's secrets and then take them on over a course 50 miles long. With incredible energy and smart observation, McDougall tells this story while asking what the secrets are to being an incredible runner. Travelling to labs at Harvard, Nike, and elsewhere, he comes across an incredible cast of characters, including the woman who recently broke the world record for 100 miles and for her encore ran a 2:50 marathon in a bikini, pausing to down a beer at the 20 mile mark.
| Author | : Leonard D. Hodera |
| Publisher | : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 399 |
| Release | : 2021-10-19 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 109809025X |
This is a Salinger, "Catcher in the Rye," type of story of a 12-year-old boy sent away from his home in Chicago, to live on a farm up in Wisconsin, with his Great-Grandmother--who he's only met once--which was enough. Also, of course, there's husband #4, an ex-sheriff, with his two young girls--one's a knockout, and the other can knock you out. And then there's slick Eddie, turned 17 and going into the Navy. Yeah, World War II is on, but 'Hey!' it's on the other side of the world. And then there's mean Ah-lex, the hired hand. He'll chew you up with or without salt and pepper just for kicks. But next week Richard gets out of Montifiore--which isn't a reform school but you have to be bad to get in. So he's coming up. And get this: he's my uncle even though he's only a year older than me. But, of course, I never-ever call him: Uncle Richard--unless he twists my arm into a pretzel. And then there was the 'haying' during a heatwave; 90's day-in and day-out under a blistering sun. The trick was to park your brain outside your body. Then when the rain finally came it forgot to leave. The creek became a river, and the river became a lake, and the lake an ocean with the cows trapped on the other side. And if cows don't get milked they explode or something. And there goes the farm. So we converted a sled into a raft and that took care of Ah-lex. I got dragged along by some barbed wire and ended up floating down the river in an inner tube at the mercy of the Demons. And that was just the beginning...
