Books with author Andrew Gladman

Superheroes! Individuals with incredible powers and incredible lives, dedicated to protecting the world, no matter what the cost. Superhumanity offers seven tales that delve into the conflict-ridden lives of humanity's defenders, taking an intense look into the soul of the superhero.The collection includes:Boom - An origin tale in a dystopian world.How to Save the Day and Screw up Everything Else - A day in the troubled life of a teenage superhero.He Saved, She Saved - Can a double life be a shared life?The Light in the Shadows - A dark adventure for a spectral hero.Old Fashioned Values - A retired superhero struggles to find his place in the modern world.Sunset - A gruelling battle that will push one hero to her limits and beyond. Giants Walk Among Us - A powerless crusader must learn what it means to be a hero.

Superheroes - individuals with incredible powers and incredible lives, dedicated to protecting the world, no matter what the cost. Superhumanity offers seven tales that delve into the conflict-ridden lives of humanity's defenders, taking an intense look into the soul of the superhero. The collection includes: Boom - An origin tale in a dystopian world. How to Save the Day and Screw up Everything Else - A day in the troubled life of a teenage superhero. He Saved, She Saved - Can a double life be a shared life? The Light in the Shadows - A dark adventure for a spectral hero. Old Fashioned Values - A retired superhero struggles to find his place in the modern world. Sunset - A gruelling battle that will push one hero to her limits and beyond. Giants Walk Among Us - A powerless crusader must learn what it means to be a hero.

Genetically engineered Daniel Henstock – codenamed Tiberius – dares to think that his life will return to normal. As far as he is concerned his enemy is dead, the shadowy organisation behind The Emperor Initiative is no longer searching for him and his relationship with Eleanor is blossoming. But on the evening of the High School Ball Daniel discovers that the peace and quiet he so desperately craves has been shattered.Gregory Dryden is killing off his enemies one by one and Daniel is next on the list.Once again Daniel must make life-changing decisions to not only save himself but also to protect those he cares for. However, Daniel discovers - too late - that real danger often lies much closer to home.TIBERIUS BOUND is the second instalment a thrilling new series - The Emperor Initiative - that has been described as “Alex Rider meets Jason Bourne.”Quote from the book:Margaret paused. ‘Security will be here any moment. The Board were informed an hour ago about your departure from the hospital. They know, Gregory. They’ve issued orders for you to be detained on sight, if you leave now then maybe –’ ‘I’m fully aware of the Board’s … attitude. And there isn’t any one coming from Security. Are you really so naïve to think that if I have the ability to control the systems down here then I wouldn’t be able to block your little distress call? Oh, Margaret. To think that you consider yourself my equal.’ Margaret dropped her handbag and ran towards the lift. She slapped at the call button, breaking several nails, when a high-pitched noise filled the air behind her. ‘Stop.’ Dryden’s voice sounded distorted, metallic. ‘Turn around.’ Slowly Margaret let her hands fall back down and a spear of pain crossed her face. ‘Turn around.’ Margaret did as she was commanded, although her brain screamed at her not to do so. Through teary eyes she saw Dryden saunter towards her, holding out a small, black device that resembled a controller for a music system. A thin drip of blood seeped from her nose. ‘You have never been my equal,’ Dryden continued. ‘No one is; a fact that the Board will shortly discover. Once I’ve finished with you, that is.’ She gritted her teeth. ‘Please, don’t do this. I –’ ‘Margaret, Margaret.’ Dryden stepped up next to her, close enough so that she would be able to feel his breath on her face. ‘In all the years you’ve known me, has compassion ever been a quality I’ve demonstrated?’ With the fingers of his free hand he unbuttoned the front of his jacket and another smile crept over his lips. ‘I’m afraid, Margaret, that this is going to hurt. A lot.’Reviews:"I have really been looking forward to reading this and finally find out a bit more about 'that suit'. Having so enjoyed the first book in this series, you always wonder whether a second will be able to continue the standard. Thankfully I can honestly say it does. With plenty of anticipation and action, the story develops further, introducing great new characters as well as further developing the relationships from Tiberius Found. Thoroughly recommended....bring on the third instalment!" Amazon reviewer jessika_world"Yet again I've been drawn into Daniel's turbulent life. Straight away my mind is swimming with the twists and turns his heritage has brought upon him." Amazon reviewer"Been looking forward to this book since I finished Tiberius Found. I wasn't disappointed. Powerfully written resulting in an exciting read. Next!!!!" Amazon reviewer steffh

Humans have always wanted to fly. As soon as there were planes and cars, many people saw a combination as the next step for personal transportation, and visionary engineers and inventors did their best to make the flying car (or the roadable plane) a reality. This book is a breezy account of hybrid vehicles and their creators, and of the intense drive that kept bringing inventors back to the drawing board despite repeated failures and the dictates of common sense. Illustrated with archival photos, this entertaining survey takes readers back as far as Icarus and forward into the present day, with a look toward the future. Includes author's note, source notes, bibliography, index.

Genetically engineered Daniel Henstock – codenamed Tiberius – hoped that with Gregory Dryden dead the Emperor Initiative would be leaderless, its interest in him forgotten. He was wrong, and only two months after the dramatic events in Staten Island they decide to strike.They kidnap Eleanor and tell her their truth about her father: that he tortured Daniel, and that the boy who claimed to be in love with her killed him because of it. Stung by the bitterness of betrayal she agrees to be the instrument of his downfall.Daniel is determined to finally bring the Emperor Initiative to an end but with his talents diminishing he acknowledges it’s a task he can’t accomplish alone. Miles Brennan and William Cross have to step out of the shadows to make good on their promises of help but in doing so they create powerful enemies.Daniel travels to the Initiative’s overseas base but finds that Eleanor is trained and ready for him. Rescuing her and destroying the Initiative may not be as easy as he first thought …TIBERIUS CROWNED is the final instalment in a thrilling young adult action/adventure series – The Emperor Initiative – that has been described as “Alex Rider meets Jason Bourne.”

Stories of inventors who have aimed for the sky: “Start your engines and get ready to take off for an amazing read” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Humans have always wanted to fly—and as soon as there were planes and cars, many people saw a combination of the two as the next step for personal transportation. Visionary engineers and inventors did their best to make the flying car a reality, not just an elusive dream. This book is a breezy account of hybrid vehicles and their creators, and of the intense drive that kept bringing inventors back to the drawing board despite repeated failures and the dictates of common sense. Illustrated with archival photos, this entertaining survey tells the stories of dreamers from Robert Fulton to Henry Ford to Buckminster Fuller, taking readers as far back as Icarus and forward into the present day—with a look toward the possibilities of the future as well. “Readers learn about many intriguing airplane-car hybrids, such as the Airphibian, invented by Robert Fulton, who flew his vehicle at 110 miles per hour, landed it, single-handedly converted it into a car in under five minutes, then ‘drove the convertible proudly into Manhattan at a breezy 55 miles per hour.’ These stories of invention are undeniably appealing. . . . Fascinating.” —School Library Journal Includes illustrations, source notes, bibliography, and an index

In 1804, Lewis and Clark set out to find the fabled Northwest Passage to the Pacific, mounting the first expedition across the uncharted territory of President Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase. Though they never found the nonexistent Northwest Passage-or the lost tribes of Israel, rumored to be living in the Great American Desert-they did discover that the entire region west of the Mississippi was swarming with beaver. And so began the American fur trade, as the first tough trappers headed out to make their fortunes in beaver pelts.These pages are peopled by the legendary mountain men, those rough-and-ready fortune hunters, trailblazers, and storytellers who proudly claimed to have invented the American tall tale. Here are the true stories of their lives, how they worked to trap beaver, the hardships they faced in the wilderness; and here, too, are many of the gaudiest lies ever told about a West that will never again be so remote or so exotic.

In 1804, Lewis and Clark set out to find the fabled Northwest Passage to the Pacific. Though they never found it -- or the lost tribes of Israel, rumored to be living in the Great American Desert --- they did discover that the entire region west of the Mississippi was swarming with beaver. And so began the American fur trade, as the first tough trappers headed out to make their fortunes in beaver pelts.

What would you do if you discovered your whole life to be a lie?Daniel Henstock thinks he’s an ordinary schoolboy but on his sixteenth birthday his world is turned upside down. He is the world’s first one-hundred-percent genetically-engineered human - assigned the codename Tiberius - and Gregory Dryden, the man responsible, wants him back so that he can continue his deadly experiments.Running for his life, Daniel flees to New York and is forced to go ‘off-grid’. In this near-future America, where the security-obsessed authorities require citizens to carry DNA cards, Daniel meets the feisty and beautiful Eleanor. But by falling for her, Daniel also puts her in terrible danger.Daniel pursues the facts about his origins but is hunted by an agent sent by Dryden to bring him to heel. Can Daniel find out the truth whilst trying to evade those who think they own him? As his enemies close in Daniel must draw on resources he never knew he had to win his freedom - but in doing so he may be walking into a deadly trap ...TIBERIUS FOUND is the first instalment in a thrilling series - The Emperor Initiative - that introduces an engaging new hero that will appeal to fans of Alex Rider and Jason Bourne.Quote from the book:Jim made his way through the automatic barriers at Reading station and headed to a saloon car parked close by. He sat in the passenger’s seat and plugged his display unit’s connector into a socket in the car’s central console. A panel in the dashboard spun around to reveal a touch screen. Jim tapped at the screen and a list of the copied files from Arthur’s terminal was displayed. He selected the one titled “Tiberius”. The car driver’s door opened and the red-headed drunk from the train sat next to him. Jim opened the Tiberius file and a class photo of Daniel Henstock was displayed on the screen, its time stamp showing it had been taken three years ago. He scrolled down and Daniel’s home address and personal details were displayed. ‘Is it what we want?’ the red-head asked. All traces of his slurred speech now gone. Jim nodded. ‘That’s the one. And it’s his birthday too,’ Jim said, pointing at the screen. ‘Sixteen today. What present do you think he’d like?’ The red-head gave a snigger. ‘Nothing that he’s gonna get.’ He fired the car’s ignition and eased it out of the car park. Jim took a mobile phone from his jacket and in a clear voice said, ‘Call, Control.’ The call clicked through after one ring. ‘Yes?’ a cold voice answered. ‘It’s Alpha One, sir. Our Intel was correct; the old man did have the data.’ Jim paused as if to add weight to his next four words. ‘Tiberius has been found.’Reviews:"A combination of classic boys own adventures of the 40's and 50's, a touch of a teenage bond and a hint of the Matrix make for an interesting and fast paced adventure story. Our teenage hero is easy to like and has he pits his wits against numerous evil foes from school bullies to strange men in shady corporations the twists and turns keep you engaged and entertained. Recommend it for fans of Higson and Horowitz." Amazon reviewer Russell Myers"As I read the book I found myself drawn into the twists and turns of Daniel's life. Suddenly propelled into adult hood I sat up late reading into the night watching the boys history unravel and finding that I too was trusting no one he met." Amazon reviewer Lexx"Good read! Fast paced. Great escapism. Would make a good film. I'm looking forward to reading the sequel. Highly recommended." Amazon reviewer Jo Marriott

In 1860 the only Pony Express job 13-year-old Will Cody could land was the "sweat and water run," taking care of the tired and thirsty ponies. But one chilly November morning, Will has his big chance when the news of the U.S. presidential election has been entrusted to him. But should he risk his own safety and the wrath of his boss, the Terrible Slade, and ride himself?