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From the neighborhood to the hardwood—inspiring stories of basketball’s greatest players Explore the most famous and talented athletes in the NBA and WNBA with On the Court—an updated entry into basketball books for teen boys that looks at the lives and careers of basketball’s biggest stars. Basketball books for teen boys should cover more than just the game, and this book delivers a full dream team, showcasing a player from each league for every position. From Steph Curry to Brittney Griner, every pick also includes stats and facts, while telling the incredible stories of how each player put in the work to make it onto the court. Go beyond other basketball books for teen boys with:Honorable mentions—On the Court is jam-packed with mini biographies of other outstanding players in every position, so you get your fill of exciting tales of hard work and great players. The whole picture—Unlike other basketball books for teen boys, this one includes custom, full-color illustrations of every player. The rest is history—Revisit some of the legendary players—like Magic Johnson and Larry Bird—who helped basketball evolve into the game we love today. If you’ve been looking for basketball books for teen boys but aren’t sure where to start, On the Court is the fun and encouraging book for the basketball lover in your life.

The Lady in the Lake is a 1943 detective novel by Raymond Chandler featuring the Los Angeles private investigator Philip Marlowe. Notable for its removal of Marlowe from his usual Los Angeles environs for much of the book, the novel's complicated plot initially deals with the case of a missing woman in a small mountain town some 80 miles (130 km) from the city. The book was written shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor and makes several references to America's recent involvement in World War II

The Little Sister is a 1949 novel by Raymond Chandler, the fifth in his popular Philip Marlowe series. The story is set in late 1940s Los Angeles. The novel centers on the little sister of a Hollywood starlet and has several scenes involving the film industry. It was partly inspired by Chandler's experience working as a screenwriter in Hollywood and his low opinion of the industry and most of the people in it.

The Lady in the Lake is a 1943 detective novel by Raymond Chandler featuring the Los Angeles private investigator Philip Marlowe. Notable for its removal of Marlowe from his usual Los Angeles environs for much of the book, the novel's complicated plot initially deals with the case of a missing woman in a small mountain town some 80 miles (130 km) from the city. The book was written shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor and makes several references to America's recent involvement in World War II

Down-and-out drunk Terry Lennox has a problem: his millionaire wife is dead and he needs to get out of LA fast. So he turns to the only friend he can trust: private investigator Philip Marlowe. Marlowe is willing to help a man down on his luck, but later Lennox commits suicide in Mexico and things start to turn nasty. Marlowe is drawn into a sordid crowd of adulterers and alcoholics in LA's Idle Valley, where the rich are suffering one big suntanned hangover. Marlowe is sure Lennox didn't kill his wife, but how many stiffs will turn up before he gets to the truth?

Derace Kingsley’s wife ran away to Mexico to get a quickie divorce and marry a Casanova-wannabe named Chris Lavery. Or so the note she left her husband insisted. Trouble is, when Philip Marlowe asks Lavery about it he denies everything and sends the private investigator packing with a flea lodged firmly in his ear. But when Marlowe next encounters Lavery, he’s denying nothing on account of the two bullet holes in his heart. Now Marlowe’s on the trail of a killer, who leads him out of smoggy LA all the way to a murky mountain lake.

This is a collection of early short stories and an essay which gave the book its name. The latter is fairly short and its main idea is an argument for the virtues of a noir mystery as opposed to a traditional British one. Considering the fact that this comes from a guy who became a classic of the former even before his death and that he picked up some below the average examples of the latter, I agree.The stories themselves left me out cold for the most part. I can actually describe the plot in practically all of them at once. A trouble starts involving a damsel in distress. A tough guy emerges (usually a PI or a good cop) who gets involved, gets knocked out, and shot at. It turns out the damsel in distress is a minor culprit which makes her a femme fatale. Everybody and their brother meet at the main villain place, a big shootout is insured. Everybody dies except for the tough guy with a heard of gold and the femme fatale who emerge unscratched; the latter escapes. The end.

Electric cars have come a long way since the first gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles hit the market in the late 1990s. Some modern electric cars boast a range of nearly 300 miles (483 kilometers) on one charge. And they're not all for the tame of heart. Some electric-powered sports cars can reach top speeds of 250 miles (402 km) per hour! Take young readers on a journey through the technology that makes electric cars so amazing.

Java Programming for Kids by Bestselling Author R. Chandler Thompson is only $2.99 for a Limited Time (Regularly $5.99) ***** #1 Best Seller in Introductory & Beginning Programming and Children's Computer Programming *****Ever use that free calculator application on your computer? Probably, but chances are it was such an unmemorable experience that you couldn't say for sure whether you have or not.What if that calculator knew your name? What if it carried on a conversation with you, and asked you questions? You'd probably remember it a little better! Maybe even make a point of using it whenever you needed to crack an equation!But you know what? You could build your own one-of-a-kind calculator.All you need is Java.Java is a very powerful, yet easy to learn language. It's absolutely FREE and it's EVERYWHERE - on your phone, on your computer, and on many other devices all around you every day, and in "Java Programming for Kids: Learn Java Step By Step and Build Your Own Interactive Calculator for Fun!" bestselling author R. Chandler Thompson will start you on your path as a Java programmer!In this tutorial you will learn:*How to set up the basic Java development environment and start developing any application you can imagine*How to create programs that interact with the people using them*Learn quick and easy ways to do math using Java*Exactly how a Java program works*How to make your programs reusable and structured with the help of methods*How to create a number of specific Java programs*How to develop a cool Talking CalculatorLearning is not complete until we can apply what we have learned to our own lives. In case of programming, your learning will only be a success when are able to use your own knowledge of Java programming to create something brand new.Java programming is a language, sure, but it's also an art - just like music composition. In "Java Programming for Kids: Learn Java Step By Step and Build Your Own Interactive Calculator for Fun!" You will quickly and effectively learn the language you need to create something fun, exciting, and awesome!Don't wait, scroll up and get your copy today!