Books with author Adam Richard

Who was the shooting star with a very generous heart? Who cultivated the first round pearl? Who was the first woman doctor in America that became a medical pioneer? In Biografeats, author Richard Lam shares 24 short biographies of 12 men and women who found the courage to overcome many adversities on their path to success. This collection narrates the life lessons of some of history's greatest achievers - from artists and athletes, to entrepreneurs and humanitarians, as well as lawyers, teachers, and scientists from eleven different countries. These stories feature individuals that exemplify courage, persistence, perseverance, sacrifice, desire, determination, diligence, attitude, and belief. Each selection begins with the subject's childhood and then progresses through a course of events filled with challenges, adversities, failures, and successes, finally ending with a major achievement. Biografeats demonstrates that regardless of culture, race, nationality, gender, or circumstance, anyone can succeed in life and realize their dreams.Richard Lam lives to inspire and be inspired. He is a financial advisor in Chicago. Go to www.Biografeats.com for more info on the author, teacher resources, where to buy, etc.

(Contains Mature Material) Who Knew? is a story about the friendship between two boys. They both had tragedies in their lives and at one point thought about taking their own lives. But through friendship and perseverance they managed to make it through their tough times and those times turned out to be great. They also wrestle with those coming of age issues that all teens struggle with growing up. There are some sexual situations that the boys have to deal with. They asked themselves, "Who knew it could be this good? Who Knew?" It is something that every teen boy goes through but won't ask about. I hope you enjoy reading "Who Knew?" Richard Adams

Nicola Bayley's stunning illustrations perfectly complement this classic rhyming tale by Richard Adams, author of Watership Down. A gentleman tyger and his son set sail from Victorian England into the timeless unknown. Together they roam across the seas, through jungles, past ice-covered mountains and erupting volcanoes and many more unexpected hazards along the way.