Books with author David Han

Mandore, Rajasthan, 769 AD: Ravindra-Raj, the evil sorcerer-king, devises a deadly secret ritual, where he and his seven queens will burn on his pyre, and he will rise again with the powers of Ravana, demon-king of the epic Ramayana. But things go wrong when one queen, the beautiful, spirited Darya, escapes with the help of Aram Dhoop, the court poet. Jodhpur, Rajasthan, 2010: At the site of ancient Mandore, teenagers Vikram, Amanjit, Deepika and Rasita meet and realise that the deathless king and his ghostly brides are hunting them down. As vicious forces from the past come alive, they need to unlock truths that have been hidden for centuries, and fight an ancient battle ...one more time.

The next clever, witty, and touching installment in the Edgar award-winning Stewart Hoag mystery series finds the beloved ghostwriter-sleuth and his faithful neurotic basset hound, Lulu, back in 1990 s New York City, investigating a bestselling author s stolen manuscript and three murders linked to the crime.Washed-up celebrity ghostwriter Stewart Hoagy Hoag has finally rediscovered his voice and is making progress on what he hopes will be his long-awaited second novel. Burrowed up in his less-than-luxurious, sweltering fifth floor walk-up, he tries not to think of the disparities between himself and his ex-wife, celebrity actress Merilee Nash, who is sifting through film offers and also her fickle feelings for Hoagy from her elegant eight-room apartment looking over Central Park. When Merilee offers her home for Hoagy s use while she s shooting on location, hope blossoms that he might finally get some real work done... and solidify their rekindling romance.Then Hoagy receives a call from his literary agent asking if he can meet with publishing s most ruthless and reviled editor, Sylvia James, for a drink at the Algonquin Hotel. After disclosing that aging literary genius Addison James also Sylvia s father and main client has not in fact written his last two bestselling historical sagas, Sylvia reveals her suspicions that Addison s assistant Tommy O Brien the true author has run away with their most recent manuscript and is holding it for ransom. Tempted by Sylvia s offer to bid a hefty advance for his novel-in-progress, Hoagy agrees to help unearth Tommy s sudden disappearance. If only he d known exactly what he was getting himself into, he might ve saved himself from the ensuing grief that follows in his hot pursuit of Tommy. But then, that wouldn t be a normal day in the life of Hoagy.With clattering claims of a mugging, a stolen manuscript, and three murders, now it s up to Hoagy and his short-legged sidekick Lulu to unravel this baffling, bizarre case.

When Stump, a chipmunk runt with a chewed-off tail, and Dottie, a chipmunk disfigured by a white spot on the right side of her face, decide to journey over some mountains to The Valley Of The Great Chipmunk, they think that what they'll get on the other side is new bodies, free from their afflictions. What they get, after first gathering gifts for the journey, is a trail that instead changes them on the inside. Trail Of The Magi is an epic Hero's Journey. Set on the first leg of the Colorado Trail, kids will love it for its action, drama, cute characters, and swashbuckling, as Stump and Dottie overcome one obstacle after another in their fight to stay alive on their journey. Parents reading it to their kids, along with the story, will enjoy the archetypes and meaning.

Exam Board: ISEBLevel: 11 PlusSubject: MathsFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: Autumn 2016Brand new for 2016, these practice exam papers prepare children for the most challenging pre-tests and 11 plus independent school examinations. Nine levelled exam papers with a total of 184 questions are designed to test pupil's ability across all mathematical topics:- there are four training tests, which include some simpler questions and slower timing designed to develop confidence- four tests in the style of pre-tests, ISEB and short-format CEM in terms of difficulty, speed and question variation- one test in the style of the longer format GL/bespoke tests in multiple choice question formatThe papers will develop and perfect exam technique, and will teach pupils to improve their response rates with timed papers. Pupils will ...- become familiar with the way long-format 11 plus tests are presented- build exam-room confidence by practising with a variety of exam paper styles- work with the most challenging question setThe brand new 11 plus and pre-test range has been constructed to help pupils follow a three step revision journey ..Step 1) 11 Plus Maths Revision GuideStep 2) Practice Papers11 Plus Maths Practice Papers 111 Plus Maths Practice Papers 2Step 3) Workbooks10-Minute Maths Tests Workbook Age 8-10 10-Minute Maths Tests Workbook Age 9-11 Mental Arithmetic Workbook Age 8-10 Mental Arithmetic Workbook Age 9-11

Set in the Fifties and Sixties in the Midwest, Kyle, 15, falls in love with Anna and begins a strenuous quest to win her heart. Hardships begin when the two attend different colleges. Anna struggles with growing up and begins a relationship with a graduate student several years her senior, keeping both of her primary suitors until she can make a decision. She spends the summer after her junior year traveling in Europe with her younger sister, where she is pursued by her older lover. Kyle is shattered to learn that he has more than a rival, and, with his world upside down searches for answers to life without Anna. He decides to remain faithful to promises made to Anna by converting to Judaism and giving up a promising baseball career to attend law school. The summer before beginning law school Kyle is in a near fatal accident while working as a lumberjack in Oregon. The lives of Kyle and Anna intersect unexpectedly as Kyle begins law school. Anna is particularly shocked to see Kyle's phisical condition.Their close proximity leads to the slow rekindling of long-forgotten memories. They are left to decide whether a final shot at true love is worth the risk of damaging existing relationships and their fragile friendship.

These four practice exam papers test pupils ahead of the CEM maths 11+ test, including the bespoke tests created by CEM for individual schools.The papers are designed to:- Develop and perfect examination technique for CEM 11+ maths tests- Give practice in answering questions in both multiple choice and standard formats- Encourage pupils to improve their speed when taking timed papers- Identify weaker areas and improve results by studying the answers, which contain references to Galore Park's revision materials for guidance and useful tips- The resource also contains links to downloadable answer sheets so that the tests can be re-sat.These practice papers are part of Galore Park's 11+ revision series, which provides a three-step learning journey that teaches children the skills needed to pass rigorous school entrance exams.

Thomas Blood (1618-80) was a celebrity in his own lifetime, even though this celebrity was based on infamy. A turncoat, spy and double agent, Blood is most notorious for being the only person to successfully steal the crown jewels. This book not only explores the rich seam of villainy inherent in Blood's rumbustious career, but also depicts in detail the effects of the civil war and the means by which the crown maintained power in the difficult early years of Charles II's reign by fully exploiting a prototypical intelligence network. From all of this Blood emerges as a complex, perhaps even a tortured figure. Was he simply a daredevil, or something altogether more driven, compelled to confront authority at every turn and live by his own standards, a permanent rebel and outsider?