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Twelve-year-old Ezra Jerome Baker came from the stars. He’s sure of it. He just has to convince his two best friends, Ollie Jansen and Maple McWhorter. Meanwhile, in 1965, in the tiny Texas town of Darling, the three youngsters tackle the world together—unaware their summer is racing toward a shocking climax that will change their lives forever. As they did in their debut novel, Life with Bingo, authors Black and Lewis tell their story from the perspective of two characters in this, their latest heartwarming tale of friendship and loyalty.

Catalog of an exhibition held at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago from May 4-Sept. 8, 2002.

The Sad Little Planet introduces climate change and stewardship of the Earth to young children. An unexplored and perfect planet is compared to the Earth through the adventures of a small boy. The child comes to realize the damage we are doing to the Earth and chooses to live on the new planet instead. While other children's stories teach ways to help the planet, The Sad Little Planet teaches what happens when we don't. About the Author Jim Lewis is a high school science teacher in Delaware with degrees in Physics, and Earth and Space Science, as well as a Master's in Education. He is active in his church, and he volunteers at a no-kill cat rescue and nature conservancy. Lewis has participated in summer programs at NASA and summer STEM programs for his district. Lewis's interests include science and writing (of course), education, and chess.

This investigation looks at the wealth of inventions that sprang from the Lea Valley and the growth of many major businesses in the region. Among the many colorful stories and characters are Charles Babbage, the Victorian "inventor of the computer," the electric light bulbs produced at the Ediswan factory, the world-famous Gestetner copying machines, and the opening of the first Thermos manufacturing facility that opened in Tottenham in 1908.

Forensic Odontology: Principles and Practice details the aspects necessary to become an accomplished forensic odontologist, including an illustration of the skills necessary to become an expert witness. The book is ideal for both the experienced and novice forensic odontologist, covering many fields of expertise, including civil and criminal matters. The civil side involves standard of care and personal injury matters, while the criminal side involves not only dental identification, but management of mass fatality incidents, age assessment, child and elder abuse, and bitemark analysis.

“I want to gold pan; I want to strike rich. I’ve been searching for a stream of gold. It’s these fortunes I never win that keep me searching for a stream of gold. And I’m getting old. I keep searching for my stream of gold; and I’m getting close.” If those words sound like a common refrain, don’t despair. With this newly compiled and expanded edition of Jim’s previous three bestselling gold-panning guides to BC in your library, you’ll know where to find streams of gold all over BC. Jim Lewis has been gold panning all across this province, and now he’s sharing his fortune and spilling the motherlode about which creaks pan out. Each creek is well described and accompanied by clear directions and maps. In addition to disclosing his most treasured tips and tricks, Jim teaches you how to read the river and summarizes the mining history of each region. From what time of year to head out, what to bring with you and what to watch out for, Gold Panning in British Columbia covers the basics and beyond. You won’t need a rainbow to help you find a pot of gold.

This account explores the involvement of the Lea Valley in two World Wars--from advances in weapons manufacture to the development of wireless technology. At the cutting edge of technology and engineering, the Lea Valley played an important role in England's wartime role.

"But this is more than simply a story of crime and punishment. Now we turn to our own times - from the father to his son, Frank. Haunted by the great affair of his youth, which ended when the girl he loved lost her hold on reality, Frank has never come to terms with his own good fortune. He is a reluctant movie actor - a star, even - but finds his work increasingly unfulfilling. That is, until a mysterious director offers him an intriguing new role, and Frank sets out across the country - from New York to Tennessee to Texas, from Oklahoma City to Kansas City, and, finally to Los Angeles - in pursuit of the true story of his family, of what has brought him to this fork in the road."--BOOK JACKET.

A humorous account of four friends who, on a whim, set out to paddle the Mississippi. It is more than a narrative of guys surviving in the wild. This witty story captures the highlights of their trip.