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Biography of Evan Jacobs, currently Stereoscopic Supervisor at Marvel Studios, previously VFX Consultant at The Zero Theorem and VFX Consultant at The Zero Theorem.
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Sometimes we find ourselves on a gravel road, not sure of how we got there or where the road leads. Low-level teen fiction tackling tough and gritty topics like foster care, rape, teen pregnancy and more. Series contains a silver medal winner for the Independent Publishers Book Award. Each eBook is approximately 200-pages. Lexile Levels: 390 to 400. Ian Taylor lives a secret life. At school he's a varsity football player, dating one of the hottest cheerleaders on campus. At home he's his divorced mother's right hand, helping her to keep his younger autistic brother, Davey, in line. To Ian, Davey is a freak. And no one must ever know about him. But it's a game changer when Davey begins attending a special day class at Ian's school. Undaunted, Ian continues his charade of denying Davey's existence, even when Davey has massive public meltdowns. He internalizes his strong feelings--Screaming Quietly inside--until resentment, anger, and embarrassment force him to burst. But his love for Davey and his desire to man up eventually allow him to overcome peer pressure and fully own his life.
Theme: Hurt feelings¾ Marlon has said something without thinking. Again. He is such a bigmouth. But this time he's in trouble. He dissed Kevin Detroit's mother. Who does that? It doesn't matter that Kevin does it first. The guys were just kidding around like they always do. But now the new kid wants to beat Marlon up after school. What can Marlon do? 1. Reason with Kevin. 2. Hide out in the nurse's office. 3. Get sent to the principal's office. 4. Pick a fake fight and get sent home. But none of those plans work out. Marlon is terrified. He is in no shape to fight. Fighting is wrong. Kevin is a big kid! What's going to happen? Marlon is resigned. Heês ready for the after school fight when something strange happens.¾ Walden Lane is a quintessential small city. And these chapter books describe a typical American family, with busy schedules and the usual problems. The series explores suburban life in a fun way, with topics appropriate for younger readers. These gentle reads are innocent, hopeful, and sometimes funny, with no unsettling surprises or storylines. Each book is 5,000 words (approx.) and 10 chapters.
Hi-Lo Chapter Books for Children. This series of short novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of struggling readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Characters are age appropriate and come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Science fiction, sports, paranormal, realistic life, historical fiction, and fantasy are just a few of the many genres. Books are no higher than a 1.5 reading level, with illustrations on every spread that support visual literacy and draw kids into the text. “Leo the Liar” is in big trouble now. He’s promised the toughest kid in school a photo of a real zombie. And he has to deliver. Now Leo knows there are no such things as zombies. But he wants to prove a point. Plus, he doesn’t like being called a liar. So he sneaks out late at night and finds more than he ever bargained for. Can he save himself and his family from a zombie swarm?
Themes: Stealing & helping others¾ Marlon Moore is part of Walden Lane Middle Schoolês buddy program. The popular program helps new kids adapt to the school by pairing them up with a buddy. The buddyês job is to help new students by introducing them to friends and showing them around the campus. Marlon takes his job seriously. New kid Robert seems like a cool guy and fits in well with Marlonês crew. But Marlon learns quickly that Robert is a thief. First he steals some food from the local 7-Eleven. The boys think itês a fluke. But then Robert steals from WowTech, a gaming and electronics store. He puts an old PSP into Marlonês backpack, and he steals a high-tech smartphone for himself....
Ethan, Elijah, and Rayer are the best of friends. At the core of this friendship is a love for RC helicopters. This is all the boys think about. They even have a name for their flying group ... the Elite Fleet. It is the summer before the boys enter eighth grade. They are finally going to be the big men on campus. Making things even cooler is the fact that Ethan is finally going to buy the Destroyer 350. This is the best RC helicopter on the market. It can fly in almost any weather condition, stays powered longer than any helicopter on the market, and has Artificial Intelligence capabilities. The Destroyer 350 is an RC helicopter that can learn to fly better. The traits that make the Destroyer 350 so great soon prove to be life-threatening as it develops a mind of its own. After a series of "accidents," the Elite Fleet realizes that if they don't take action, the Destroyer 350 will soon terrorize the whole town!
The world's foremost academic expert on UFOs and alien abductions provides the first evidence-based explanation of a mystery that has perplexed scientists for decades. Based on more than 700 hypnotic-regression interviews with alien abductees and a Roper survey of 6,000 adults, The Threat reveals why the aliens are here and what they want, explains why their agenda has been kept secret, and exposes their frightening plans for earth and its inhabitants. In a direct, authoritative challenge to researchers who believe the abduction phenomenon is essentially benevolent and spiritually uplifting, Professor David M. Jacobs proves that there is a far more disturbing and potentially dangerous plan underway, with possible alien domination at its core. In this remarkably well-researched and well-written book, Professor Jacob has added a new complexity and depth to our knowledge of the UFO and abduction phenomena. The secret alien agenda revealed here is ominous, but it must be confronted before it is too late.
An unforgettable knockout of a read! Christina Zambrano is a straight-A student, a model of success at Brickman High School. But at home, life is far from perfect. Her mother, Elisa Zambrano, was once a fierce boxing champion known as "Manos femeninas de piedra"—The Female Hands of Stone. Now, she’s more interested in partying than in reliving her glory days. As Christina juggles her hidden struggles, she dreams of a future far from her chaotic home. But when her mom gets a shot at redemption in the boxing ring, their lives are thrown back into the spotlight. Can Elisa prove she still has the heart of a champion? And will Christina find the courage to fight for her own dreams? "My Mom, The Champion" is a heart-pounding story of family, resilience, and the fight for a better life. This emotional rollercoaster will remind you that true strength isn’t just about winning in the ring—it’s about never giving up, even when life delivers its hardest punches.
THEMES: Fathers and Sons, Transgender, Prejudice, Death of a Parent. Jeff knew his dad wouldn’t live forever. But he had already lost his mom. It would be too unfair. The 9-1-1 call was shocking. The hospital, impersonal. When his dad improved, he was transferred to a rehabilitation facility. There, a transgender nurse took over his care. Jeff was appalled. But slowly, his admiration for her grew.