Books with author David Land

'It had happened again. Dad had shouted and yelled, thrown things and smashed things up. And then he had quietly cleaned everything away.'Leo's dad has changed. Since Mum died, his drinking is worse and now he's a different person, someone Leo doesn't recognize. The truth is that Leo is covering up for him and when things get bad Leo escapes into his own head, pretending everything's OK. Things need to change, but what can Leo do? No one understands, except maybe his friend Flora. Leo wants his old dad back so they can be happy again - because Dad is all he has left . . .

Product DescriptionWhen the evil wormlord Sebaceous Ooze uses his magical song to enslave mice to dig a volcano that will help him and his slobber goblin armies take over the world, it’s up to Amber, a mouse with magical powers, to stop him. With her devoted friends by her side—Ben, a mouse who used to be a human boy; Thorn, a genius mouse; and Bushmaster, the wise vole—Amber might stand a chance of thwarting the giant worm’s sinister plan. But with a human army on their tails and betrayal in their path, these rodents are on a quest far more dangerous than any of them anticipated. A thrilling and exciting adventure for the young and young at heart.Review"In the Ravenspell series David Farland weaves an adventurous tale that is, by turns, charming, wondrous, witty, insightful, mesmerizing, and laugh-out-loud funny. Not 'just for kids,' the Ravenspell sereis is sure to cast its spell over readers, both young and old." --Rebecca Moesta, New York Times bestselling co-author of the Young Jedi Knights series"David Farland is a shining example--not only of genius in storytelling--of an even rarer trait: an artist who genuinely cares for and loves his readers." --Chris Heimerdinger, author of the Tennis Shoes Adventure Series"The Ravenspell books are just downright fun. Wizards of Ooze is a delightful tale; kids will love the action and the epic adventure, adults will love the puns and pop-culture references. People who like Shrek will LOVE this book!" --Brandon Sanderson, author of the Alcatraz series

This is a story of a young boy, age 11, and his father, an RAF pilot, in World War II, during a period known as the London Blitz. For 57 consecutive days and nights, Hitler relentlessly bombed Britain, and more specifically London, with the intention of bringing the United Kingdom to its knees. Each character has to confront his own worst fears and rise to the occasion. The story-line and the characters are fictional, but the period of history, and events, are real.

More than anything, Benjamin Ravenspell wants a pet. But when he buys a mouse named Amber, he gets more than he bargained for. No sooner does Ben take her home, than Amber turns him into a mouse too. You see, Amber has magical abilities, and it so happens that Ben is a familiar-- a creature that stores magical energy. Together they each form half of a powerful wizard. Alone, they're just vermin. Soon Ben and Amber will find themselves pitted in an epic battle against a magical enemy who is as crazed as he is evil, and the fate of the world will depend on them learning to work together.

Many children find it difficult to behave and function adequately in a classroom setting. In A Step Ahead, author Dr. David L. Biles discusses the practical activities that can help to eliminate the symptoms that come with this problem. This booklet, designed for parents and teachers to use with children, presents activities intended to improve eye tracking for better reading, balance, memory, and concentration for overall academic improvement. A Step Ahead includes information to help you identify potential academic inefficiencies in children; it also provides activities to help with the remediation. Backed by years of research, each section of A Step Ahead lays out its premise, analysis, treatment, and expected results. Guide your children to achieve the academic success they deserve and take the opportunity to create play time with them. You can prepare your children for their future and have fun while doing it with A Step Ahead.

“What is history, but a set of lies agreed upon?” – Napoleon BonaparteAt least, we think it was him. This quote is traditionally attributed to Napoleon, but ironically it’s not really clear whether or not he ever actually said it.As it turns out, a great many things which we think we know about history often turn out to be myths, misunderstandings, or outright fictions. For example…• When was the Great Wall of China built?• Who defeated the Spanish Armada?• Did Lady Godiva really parade nude through Coventry?• Who was the rightful king of England in 1066?• Who was the first (and only) Emperor of the USA?• When was the first world war? (Hint: it’s not when you think)Why Was Queen Victoria Such a Prude? is the latest fascinating book in a long-running series from bestselling writer David Haviland. This time the focus is on history, as Haviland explores the entire history of human civilisation, from the Trojan Wars all the way up to the 21st century!