Books with author Carl Johnson

It's not always the quest for the cup. Sometimes, it's the quest for what's in the cup.Lance wants nothing more than to be there to fight the dragons for his beloved Princess Alexandra. With his faithful steed by his side, Lance sets out for the magic elixir found only in the Holy Grail. With its strengthening power, facing off an old hag, the bewitching woods, and the strange ogre who lives under a bridge should be easy. But when it comes to Alexandra's dragons, things aren't quite what they all seem to be. Will Lance's gift be enough -- or will his princess require something even more powerful to sustain her? Pull up a cup of your favorite "elixir" and enjoy this sweet and snarky satire story from C. S. Johnson, where the dragons are real, even if they aren't. FROM THE STORY: Every knight has a quest, and every quest has its reward.As a knight-errant, albeit one still in training, with only a year of service behind him, Lance took his duty seriously. But waking up was also a serious business, and that was why, despite the midmorning light flickering over his face, Lance was still half asleep. His faithful steed stepped up to help him, breathing smelly fumes into his face.“Blah!” Lance sputtered, trying to clear his tongue of the frothy waft. “What have you been eating, Percy?”His pet’s pungent wake-up call forced Lance to roll over. When the heat of Percy’s breath continued to eat into the shield of his pending sleep, Lance finally gave in to his beast’s rude awakening.“Alright, I’m getting up. Back from me, you fearsome brute.”The horse was far from intimidated by Lance’s waking grogginess; instead, he moved closer to his master, nuzzling him with his wet nose.“You’re lucky you’re the runt of your family,” Lance grumbled, sitting up. He patted down his hair, brushing the chestnut locks out of his eyes, before taking in the full sight of the bouncing creature before him. “Or you would be tied outside, like the ones at my mother’s house.”Percy gave a small yip, and the nuzzle became a nudge.“Alright, alright,” Lance muttered, petting his horse’s long, flowing mane playfully. “I know you’re hungry.”He also knew there was no point in trying to sleep when Percy was hungry—no matter how sleepy he still was.“I suppose you’re right, anyway, Percy.” Lance yawned and rubbed his hands over his face. “We promised the princess we would save her today, and every knight knows there is nothing more important than completing his quest.”Lance tossed Percy several treats and stroked his pet affectionately, before he put on his armor for the day. He pulled a breastplate polished to a shine over his head, slipped his feet into protective boots, and even donned a helmet to protect his face from the bright summer sunshine.Before too long, he stepped outside his quarters. Percy came trotting eagerly after him. With his steed at his side and a grin on his face, Lance set out into the morning to see his princess.“Princess Alexandra, I am coming for you,” he called out rapturously, eager to see his beloved once more.FROM THE AUTHOR: It's a good romantic tale that hints at the darker sides of depression and mental health, and the troubles we sometimes face when we befriend our demons, with liquid portals, jokes about avocados, strange references to illegal plants, and coffee runs. What's not to love? WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING: "... An endearing story of love ... " ~ Dee Bookworm

*A USA Today Bestseller* He traveled to hell, danced with the devil and made it back to her, but his toughest challenge is still ahead...getting her to marry him. As a SEAL, Jon Rudnick dodged copper and lead without flinching, but just the thought of one tiny gold band around his ring finger has always sent him into a cold sweat. Love is one thing, but marriage is another. He's not sure he's ready for that just yet, until a near miss serves as a wake-up call he can't ignore.Now he's ready, but his girlfriend Ali has gone from rushing him toward the altar, to running in the opposite direction at full speed. Hell if Jon can figure out why, but he knows one thing--all's fair in love and war. He's not going to rest until he makes Ali his again. This time for good.

From Swedish illustrator Carl Johanson, this partly true, partly fictitious book is a fantastic visual collection of cars and other wacky forms of transportation. Johanson's book identifies the ordinary along with the extraordinary &#8212 from fire engines and snow plows to galactic buses and guitar cars. All Kinds of Cars is a playful mix of existing and imaginary enjoyed by adults and children alike.

All Kinds of Planes is your eye in the sky for some of the wildest, most imaginative aircrafts you've ever seen!Welcome to the wacky world of planes--from fighter jets to hot air balloons and hang gliders, there's just about every kind of air transportation you can imagine flying, both real and imaginary. Swedish illustrator Carl Johanson's fun follow-up to All Kinds of Cars will have kids giggling over the craziest kinds of imaginary airplanes, all the while learning about real aircraft and seeing their many shapes, sizes, and colors.

Islandia had been without a High King for a generation. Eloy, the last High King, embarked upon a journey shrouded in mystery after a cryptic warning found from a long lost prophet promised a return of ancient dark forces. Eloy had placed the rule of Islandia and the five kingdoms in the hands of his closest friend, King Richard. After thirty years most have long since stopped looking for Eloy's return or the darkness foretold. Many under Richard's rule have grown discontent and jealous of his appointment. All hope for peace is lost and chaos reigns after the icy hand of an assassin takes the life of King Richard and plucks him from the throne. What now? Will Prince Titus, Richard's son, have the strength to hold Islandia together, or will it descend into war over the High King's throne! The kingdom is divided by the sword as each must decide where their loyalties lie.

Albert Einstein is considered to have been one of the greatest minds of the 20th century, changing the way we look at science and the universe.Einstein escaped from the tyranny of pre-war Nazi Germany where his fellow Jews were being persecuted and murdered. When Albert Einstein made his new life in America, he used his status as the first global superstar of science to work for peace throughout the world.At times a complete biography of a person might be intimidating, but Carl Johnson cuts it down into 75 easy to comprehend facts about Albert Einstein for a youngster to read. We are sure that the facts about Einstein in this book will fascinate you and stimulate you to learn even more about this remarkable scientist and human being.

The Moon: 60 Fascinating Facts For Kids About the MoonThe Moon is our nearest neighbor in the Solar System and has fascinated mankind for thousands of years.Carl Johnson brings you 60 fun facts about the Moon - such as how it came into being and why it seems to change shape as it travels across the sky. He explains the effect the Moon has on our planet and tells the story of how man eventually came to walk on the surface of the Moon.Going through a complete science book can sometimes be daunting for a young person, but Carl Johnson brings you facts about the Moon in 60 easy to understand segments.We hope that that you will be fascinated by the facts about the Moon in this book and that you will be encouraged to discover more about our closest neighbor in space.Chapters: The Birth of the Moon | The Moon's Surface | The Moon's Orbit | The Lunar Cycle | Eclipses | Tides | Myths & Legends | Man on the Moon | Assorted Moon Facts

Make your first steps in watercolor fun and rewarding!Watercolor's vivid colors and fresh, direct brush strokes make it the most exciting way to paint. "But," you think, "Learning to paint must be hard and frustrating." Not with Cathy Johnson as your teacher! Here, she makes learning to paint in watercolor fun—even easy!With Painting Watercolors, you'll learn to paint by picking up a brush and painting—not by reading about a bunch of confusing theories.Cathy tells you everything you need to begin—including: • Which tools and materials you should buy to get off to a good, affordable start • When, what, even where to paint • Explanations of watercolor terms (such as "washes" and "puddles") • Easy and useful painting tricks—such as glazing and drybrush.Exercises help you loosen up and learn the ins and outs of putting paint on paper. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions show you how to paint water, believable skies, a variety of trees in different seasons and other popular elements. Plus, a dozen demonstrations show you how paintings come together, from initial sketch to final brushstrokes.With Cathy's help, you can start painting right away!

Albert Einstein is considered to have been one of the greatest minds of the 20th century, changing the way we look at science and the universe.Einstein escaped from the tyranny of pre-war Nazi Germany where his fellow Jews were being persecuted and murdered.When Albert Einstein made his new life in America, he used his status as the first global superstar of science to work for peace throughout the world.At times a complete biography of a person might be intimidating, but Carl Johnson cuts it down into 75 easy to comprehend facts about Albert Einstein for a youngster to read.We are sure that the facts about Einstein in this book will fascinate you and stimulate you to learn even more about this remarkable scientist and human being.

The Moon: 60 Fascinating Facts For Kids About The Moon The Moon is our nearest neighbor in the Solar System and has fascinated mankind for thousands of years.Carl Johnson brings you 60 fun facts about the Moon - such as how it came into being and why it seems to change shape as it travels across the sky. He explains the effect the Moon has on our planet and tells the story of how man eventually came to walk on the surface of the Moon.Going through a complete science book can sometimes be daunting for a young person, but Carl Johnson brings you facts about the Moon in 60 easy to understand segments.We hope that that you will be fascinated by the facts about the Moon in this book and that you will be encouraged to discover more about our closest neighbor in space.Chapters: The Birth of the Moon | The Moon's Surface | The Moon's Orbit | The Lunar Cycle | Eclipses | Tides | Myths & Legends | Man on the Moon | Assorted Moon Facts

Islandia had been without a High King for a generation. Eloy, the last High King, embarked upon a journey shrouded in mystery after a cryptic warning found from a long lost prophet promised a return of ancient dark forces. Eloy had placed the rule of Islandia and the five kingdoms in the hands of his closest friend, King Richard. After thirty years most have long since stopped looking for Eloy's return or the darkness foretold. Many under Richard's rule have grown discontent and jealous of his appointment. All hope for peace is lost and chaos reigns after the icy hand of an assassin takes the life of King Richard and plucks him from the throne. What now? Will Prince Titus, Richard’s son, have the strength to hold Islandia together, or will it descend into war over the High King’s throne! The kingdom is divided by the sword as each must decide where their loyalties lie. -Experience an edge of your seat thrill ride as each kingdom of Islandia seeks to carve out their own rule-Explore a tale of loyalty and lordship

Asking for help is only the first step Jennifer can’t go on like this—binging, purging, starving, all while trying to appear like she’s got it all together. But when she finally confesses her secret to her parents and is hospitalized at the Samuel Tuke Center, her journey is only beginning. As Jennifer progresses through her treatment, she learns to recognize her relationships with food, friends, and family—and how each relationship is healthy or unhealthy. She has to learn to trust herself and her own instincts, but that’s easier than it sounds. She has to believe—after many years of being a believarexic. Using her trademark dark humor and powerful emotion, J. J. Johnson tells an inspiring story that is based on her own experience of being hospitalized for an eating disorder as a teenager. The innovative format—which tells Jennifer’s story through blank verse and prose, with changes in tense and voice, and uses forms, workbooks, and journal entries—mirrors the protagonist’s progress toward a healthy body and mind.