Books with author D C Robinson

1991 Denver Museum of Natural History oversize softcover(trade paperback), Sandra C. Robinson (The Everywhere Bear). "The cat known as cougar, panther, painter, mountain lion, puma, catamount and three dozen other names was officially extirpated in the East by 1938, when the last wild cougar was shot in Maine, but reports of them have never ceased. Sparse and scattered in the early twentieth century, by the last quarter of it cougar sightings swelled to such a volume that they have become a phenomenon in themselves. The eastern cougar is a mythic presence. I cast my mind in search of it, as I walk through my hundred acres of woods along the flank of Cross Mountain."- Angelfire.com

Nowhere is a fast-paced conspiracy thriller by debut author Jon Robinson.'No one's coming for us. Not our families, not the police. No one.'Alyn, Jes, Ryan and Elsa are Nowhere.A concrete cube in the middle of a dense forest. Imprisoned inside are one hundred teenagers from all over the country.They're all criminals. But none of them remember committing any crimes. Who has put them there. What do their captors want?And how will they ever break free . . . ?***an intensely gripping conspiracy thriller for 11+ readers****** a phenomenal debut novel, for readers who love Jason Bourne and Alex Scarrow***Jon Robinson was born in Middlesex in 1983. When he's not writing, he works for a charity in central London. NOWHERE is his debut novel. Find out more about Jon at www.facebook.com/jonrobinsonbooks

"All these many years down the road, Lou Gehrig's reputation still holds up―as does Ray Robinson's elegant biography."―Bob Costas Lou Gehrig will go down in history as one of the best ballplayers of all time; he was elected to the Hall of Fame and played in a record-setting 2,130 consecutive games. ALS―known today as "Lou Gehrig's Disease"―robbed him of his physical skills at a relatively young age, and he died in 1941. Ray Robinson re-creates the life of this legendary ballplayer and also provides an insightful look at baseball, including all the great players of that era: Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, and more. 16 photographs.

Antarctica Our last wilderness. But for how long A topical future history thriller from the worldwide bestselling author of the Mars series.Like the land it protects, the Antarctic Treaty is dissolving. The worlds last unstripped asset, Antarctica is in danger of becoming a free-for-all oil reconnaissance teams intent on mass extraction, adventure travellers trailing waste across the tundra, and multi-national interests covertly vying for influence. But a new radical environmentalist group is determined to show humanity that Antarctica cannot be plundered like the rest of the world. Whatever it takesAntarctica: an eco-thriller, a romance, and a passionate study of a desolate continent. Against a majestic backdrop, multi-award-winning author Kim Stanley Robinson paints his latest big picture by focusing on the personal triumphs and tragedies of the innocents, the activists, and the ruthless exploiters who are fighting their version of the future for Earths last great wilderness.

'We're miles from anywhere, and we don't have a clue where we're going'Deep in a snow-covered forest Alyn, Jes, Ryan and Elsa have escaped from prison. Now they're being hunted. They quickly realise they have a special talent - they can control the world around them. Now they must use this skill to stop themselves falling into greater danger. But can they master it before their deadly enemies close in - for good? This gripping sequel will leave you clamouring for the next instalment.Jon Robinson was born in Middlesex in 1983. When he's not writing, he works for a charity in central London.

The action-packed finale to Jon Robinson's debut conspiracy thriller trilogy, Nowhere.In hiding with the mysterious Guild, Alyn, Jes and their friends learn of a way to destroy the prison called Nowhere and end the Pledge's project for good. But another, far more dangerous figure, has plans to send the country spiralling into anarchy and chaos. Will the gang be able to stop him in time, or might it already be too late...?

There have been a million game-winning moments. Robert Horry’s buzzer-beater in 2002 against the Kings. Doug Flutie’s Hail Mary football pass. Maya Moore leading her Huskies to an NCAA championship and a current win streak of 78-0! The list goes on.Football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, track; sports can be a lot of fun to follow. The big players, the underdogs, last minute heroics, the power of teamwork, and even losing; did you know you can learn a lot from sports?David Robinson’s Sports Zone column in Guide Magazine has long been one of readers’ favorites. It’s full of powerful stories—and even more powerful life lessons. Now the best of Sports Zone is available into one book.So sit back, relax, and enjoy!