Andrew Smith Libros

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 have been called the last optimistic act of the 20th century. Twelve astronauts made this greatest of all journeys & all were indelibly marked by it. In Moondust, journalist Andrew Smith reveals the stories of the nine still living men caught between the gravitational pull of the Moon & the Earth's collective dreaming: Here, we relive the flashbulbs, the 1st shocking glimpse of Earth from space, the sense of euphoria & awe. This was the 1st global media event, after all, & the astronauts were its superstars. They had been schooled by NASA for every eventuality in deep space but were completely unprepared for fame. On their return, they struggled to balance notoriety with a spaceman's frugal paycheck. These perfect specimens of mind & body were, ultimately, only human beings thrust into an impossibly intense spotlight. Possibilities bloomed & marriages crumbled under the strain. It wasn't just the astronauts who'd changed; the world was changing, too. As the Apollo program wound down, the wild & happy experimentations of the 60s gave way to the cynicism & self-doubt of the 70s, & the Moonwalkers faced what was, in some ways, their greatest challenge: how to find meaning in life when the biggest adventure you could possibly have was a memory. Some traded on past glories; others tried to move on. Some found God; some sought oblivion; some reinvented themselves & discovered a measure of happiness in a completely unexpected place. Smith sees them thru the eyes of the boy who flung down his bike on a summer evening to hear Neil Armstrong utter his fateful words--& thru the eyes of a grown man balancing myth against reality & finding the truth infinitely richer & more moving. A thrilling blend of history, reportage & memoir, Moondust rekindles the hopeful excitement of an incandescent hour in American history & captures the bittersweet heroism of those who risked everything to hurl themselves out of the known world--& who were never again quite able to accept its familiar bounds.--Nat'l Review Bookservice

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.

A humorous take on Assisted Living. How to know when to go. You might be ready for Assisted Living if......Tips and strategies about the funny side of Assisted Living. Assisted Living for Gummies

Bret Pine sees something in the woods that leaves him very troubled. He's not sure he can even talk about it without being labeled as crazy. When the disappearance of a family of four from Europe draws national media attention, some people in town want to point fingers. Then, on the last day before summer break begins, Bret and his friend Ashley, blow the school's electric grid with a single touch. A few people close to Bret seem to know more than they want to admit about the legend of Light Guardians and it has him seriously contemplating his murky beginnings. There's no stepping outside anymore without the feeling that he's being watched. For Bret, the questions only get deeper when he's carried off by a creature that isn't supposed to exist, to a place he could have never dreamt up. When a man arrives searching for two powerful young Light Guardians and proves himself willing to kill to get to them, Bret and Ashley will be dragged into a war, a war they didn't even know existed.

Focusing on the philosophical exploration of beauty, this volume presents Plotinus's influential Neoplatonic work from the third century CE, featuring both the Greek text and English notes. It highlights his systematic arguments and passionate call to nurture the inner self. Additionally, the book includes complementary insights from his work On Intelligible Beauty, providing a comprehensive understanding of his thoughts on beauty and its significance in personal development.

Drawing on a range of popular Gothic and Victorian novels, poems and short stories, this book provides the first full length study of representations of death and dying in Gothic texts between 1740 and 1914. -- .

The concept of public spaces as performance venues is examined, highlighting how urban areas transform into stages for significant events. This exploration delves into the relationship between city life and the theatricality of public gatherings, reflecting on how these spaces shape cultural expression and community engagement. The book offers insights into the evolving role of cities in hosting and facilitating public performances, emphasizing their importance in contemporary society.

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 philosophers of Late Antiquity have sometimes appeared to be estranged from society. 'We must flee everything physical' is one of the most prominent ideas taken by Augustine from Platonic literature.