Las narrativas de Andrew Smith profundizan en las complejidades de la adolescencia y la búsqueda del autodescubrimiento. Sus novelas combinan magistralmente humor, melancolía y realismo crudo, explorando temas universales como la amistad, el primer amor y las presiones de crecer. La escritura de Smith posee una cualidad fluida e inmersiva, atrayendo a los lectores a los viajes emocionales y las aventuras de sus personajes. Crea historias que resuenan con las luchas y triunfos auténticos de la juventud.
En la pequeña ciudad de Ealing, Austin y su mejor amigo, Robby, acaban de desatar un ejército imparable. Un ejército de mantis religiosas de dos metros de altura, que sólo quieren a los humanos para dos cosas: una de ellas es comérselos, la otra es mucho peor. Esta es la verdad. Esta es la historia. El mundo se acaba. Y nadie se ha dado cuenta todavía. Divertida, intensa y valiente, Jungla de saltamontes es un terremoto narrativo que mezcla géneros de forma sensacional.
The Apollo Moon landings are often seen as the last optimistic act of the 20th century, marking a monumental journey for twelve astronauts, all profoundly affected by their experiences. In Moondust, journalist Andrew Smith shares the stories of the nine surviving astronauts, caught between the allure of the Moon and the world's collective dreams. Readers are transported back to the iconic moments, from the first breathtaking view of Earth from space to the euphoric atmosphere of the first global media event, where astronauts became instant celebrities. Despite rigorous NASA training for deep space, they were unprepared for the fame that followed their return, struggling to reconcile their notoriety with modest salaries. These extraordinary individuals faced the intense pressures of public life, leading to personal challenges, including strained marriages and shifting identities. As the Apollo program concluded, the optimism of the 60s gave way to the cynicism of the 70s, presenting the astronauts with the daunting task of finding meaning in a life defined by their monumental past. Some sought solace in faith, others in oblivion, while a few reinvented themselves. Smith captures their journeys through the eyes of a boy who was captivated by history and a man grappling with the complexities of myth and reality, blending history, reportage, and memoir to evoke the bittersweet heroism of those who ventured beyond the known world.
In this delightful sequel, Sam Abernathy embarks on a journey of self-discovery as he prepares to leave home for the first time. The story explores themes of growth, identity, and the challenges of stepping into the unknown, all woven with Andrew Smith's signature wit and insight. As Sam navigates his new experiences, readers can expect a heartfelt narrative that captures the essence of adolescence and the complexities of finding one's place in the world.
Sixteen-year-old Jack, after a drunken incident, is kidnapped but manages to escape. He confides in his best friend Conner. During their summer in London, Jack receives glasses that reveal a war-torn world called Marbury, where he must protect two boys while Conner tries to harm them. Jack also grapples with his feelings for an English girl.
The book chronicles the rich history of professional hockey in Indianapolis, highlighting the city's eight teams across various leagues since 1939 and their impressive record of seven championship cups. It emphasizes notable players, including Wayne Gretzky, who began his career with the Indianapolis Racers. The narrative spans from the mid-century Capitals to the modern Indianapolis Ice, showcasing the evolution of the sport and its impact on the local community. This history reflects the passion for hockey that has thrived in the Circle City.
Ryan Dean finds himself as the rugby team's new captain and stand-off - the position once played by his friend, Joey. Somehow he's inherited as his room-mate Sam Abernathy, a twelve-year-old cooking whiz with extreme claustrophobia and a crush on Annie Altman, Ryan Dean's girlfriend. And Ryan Dean has his own problems too.
Focusing on the intersection of consumer behavior and modern technology, this textbook addresses the challenges posed by Big Data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in marketing. It offers a comprehensive review of essential issues, research, and concepts, making it a vital resource for understanding consumer behavior in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. The second edition updates key insights to help navigate the complexities of contemporary marketing strategies.
Outlining the history and ways of reading Gothic literature, this revised
edition includes a chapter on Contemporary Gothic which explores the Gothic of
the early twentieth century and looks at new critical developments. It
features an updated Bibliography of critical sources and a revised Chronology.
A boy who spent three days trapped in a well tries to overcome his PTSD and claustrophobia so he can fulfill his dream of becoming a famous chef in Andrew Smith’s first middle grade novel. When he was four years old, Sam Abernathy was trapped at the bottom of a well for three days, where he was teased by a smart-aleck armadillo named Bartleby. Since then, his parents plan every move he makes. But Sam doesn’t like their plans. He doesn’t want to go to MIT. And he doesn’t want to skip two grades, being stuck in the eighth grade as an eleven-year-old with James Jenkins, the boy he’s sure pushed him into the well in the first place. He wants to be a chef. And he’s going to start by entering the first annual Blue Creek Days Colonel Jenkins Macaroni and Cheese Cook-Off. That is, if he can survive eighth grade, and figure out the size of the truth that has slipped Sam’s memory for seven years.
