Books with author Dan Carpenter

Four teenage friends prepare for a leisurely summer vacation when in an instant and with a thud, their plans radically change. Something has crashed in Jaime and Kye's back yard. They solicit the help of their best friends Faith and Ben and quickly decide to protect this new entity. But they're not the only people who've received notification something has arrived, and when strangers suddenly appear, the game of cat and mouse begins!The friends soon learn the strangers are far more resourceful than they ever imagined, but the new entity accidentally shares a gift that could just become the difference-maker. It may also have created the newest super-heroes.Meet … The Invizibles.

If there is one truth that I hold to in my life, it is that when it rains, it pours. Perhaps that is why I built myself not for the everyday storms most experience. But for the hurricanes I have had to learn to withstand. I know what it is like to feel your heart crack in half like a tree that snaps under too much pressure. I know the bone-deep, all-consuming, numbness that sets in when the wind and the cold and the water become too much. I know the desperation that claws under the surface as you try to wait through the night, and hope that come the dawn, the storm has passed. But perhaps, most importantly, I know how to survive. Or really, I am too spiteful to die. Either way, my world is falling apart around me. Death and destruction are knocking on my door. And a storm is coming. One unlike anything we have ever encountered before. This time it is not Anastasia I will face on the battlefield, but the one who calls to me. The one I cannot face. This is one storm I don't know if I will survive . . . or if the price of living is too high.

Ducks are known for being fast and elusive. Learn what it takes to successfully harvest mallards, wood ducks, bluebills, and other waterfowl with this title. This book includes sidebars, a photo diagram, an infographic, a map, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

My name is Selena Foster, and I am the first of my kind in a millennium. I thought that made me invincible. Untouchable. All it really makes me is a target...and a weapon. The Supernatural Council is going to war, and they've decided what better spear than the girl that can slay demons? So they blackmail me, and I become the property of the Council. They think they own me, but you can't own what you can't control. I thought the first year at Daizlei was hard...but the second might kill me. Either way, I'm not going down without a fight.

This all-new original 7th Heaven story features favorite characters from the highest-rated show on the WB network! Lucy and Ruthie are off to summer camp in sunny Malibu, California, where swimming, boating, and horseback riding aren’t their only pastimes! Lucy’s teaching a class that catches the attention of a handsome counselor, and Ruthie is up to pranks that make everyone take notice! Meanwhile, back at the Camden house, Simon’s trying his latest money-making scheme–day-trading on the Internet! But is the stock market ready for Simon Camden?

It's early morning, and you're in your blind waiting for ducks or geese to fly near. Soon, a small flock appears. You get ready to take your shot. Hunting waterfowl requires good eyesight and a steady hand. There's nothing like the rush of shooting your limit on a crisp, fall day. Enter the Great Outdoors Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, rules, and best techniques connected to hunting ducks and geese. You'll discover: • What the difference is between puddle ducks and diving ducks. • How to attract migrating geese to a wetland or lake. • What gear you need to become an expert waterfowl hunter. • How hunting rules help preserve bird populations for all to enjoy. • How to prepare and cook your birds. Are you into sports? Then get into your favorite zone!

You've just flushed an upland bird. What do you do next? Hunting upland birds, such as pheasants, quail, and grouse, requires quick thinking and accurate shooting skill. These birds fly away at the smallest sound, so you need to be ready to take your shot. If you're prepared, you'll have a great time hunting in woodlands, fields, and thick brush for upland birds. Enter the Great Outdoors Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, rules, and best techniques connected to upland bird hunting. You'll discover: • What the best dog breeds are to train as bird dogs. • What gear you need to become an expert upland bird hunter. • How conservation groups have helped increase and preserve upland bird populations. • How to prepare and cook your birds. Are you into sports? Then get into your favorite zone!