Books with author David Long

When I first looked back at the Earth, standing on the surface of the Moon, I cried. This book tells the story of the Apollo Missions, when incredible intelligence, engineering and bravery allowed humans to stand on the surface of something other than Earth for the very first time. From the 1969 first moon landing to the amazing rescue of Apollo 13, each mission has its own chapter detailing what happened and what we learnt, with a section at the back featuring biographies of each of the astronauts. Published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, this is the perfect title for any child who has ever looked up at the moon and wondered what it might be like to go there.

Fan favourite David Wong takes readers to a whole new level with this blistering sequel to the cult sensation John Dies at the End, now a movie starring Paul Giamatti. As the sequel opens, we find our heroes, David and John, again embroiled in a series of horrifying yet mind-bogglingly ridiculous events caused primarily by their own gross incompetence. The guys find that books and movies about zombies may have triggered a zombie apocalypse, despite a complete lack of zombies in the world. As they race against the clock to protect humanity from its own paranoia, they must ask themselves, who are the real monsters? Actually, that would be the shape-shifting horrors secretly taking over the world behind the scenes that, in the end, make John and Dave kind of wish it had been zombies after all. Hilarious, terrifying, engaging and wrenching, This Book Is Full of Spiders, the next thrilling installment, takes us for a wild ride with two slackers from the midwest who really have better things to do with their time than prevent the apocalypse.

"The History Makers biography of Henry Ford illustrates the transformation of an American businessman from his building successes and ideals to his emergence as an icon of industry and the modern world. This title starts by analyzing his origins and the stages of his career, then goes beyond chronology to evaluate his emblematic principles and inventiveness. From life to legacy, readers witness the evolution of a man into legend"--Provided by publisher.

Did you know that Greene County in Indiana has one of the longest land-crossing railroad trestles in the Midwest?Are you aware that the Southern Railway once used half of the railroad tunnels in the state? Indiana's first railroad, built in Shelbyville, was only a mile long, but in 1847, completion of a major steam railroad from Madison to Indianapolis made the state's capital a center of transportation. Unlike canals, railroads could be built just about anywhere. Southern Indiana's quickly growing network of rail lines was able to haul tons of goods at low cost, and enabled settlers to travel great distances in a single day. Railroad Depots of Southern Indiana takes the reader on a journey through the towns and cities that shape Indiana's railroad lore. Images depict regional rail history from the inner workings of now demolished depots to one of the oldest "short lines" in Indiana. Through more than 200 vintage photographs, author David E. Longest documents locomotives, rail equipment, the moving of stock, depots, rail stations, and freight houses, and finishes with a tour of the rail museums and excursions that still allow tourists and aficionados to "ride the rails."

Buddy and Cally Chambers are enjoying a week's stay at the church camp, Camp Musky, when they unexpectedly become involved in solving some perplexing problems at the camp. When large humanlike tracks are found in the area, some of the campers believe that a Bigfoot inhabits the camp. Buddy, in his attempt at finding out this mystery, is almost murdered by two eccentric millionaire bachelor brothers. Escaping this plight and helping to solve Camp Musky's greatest problem, Buddy is caught up in an adventure of a lifetime.

A charming quintessentially English children's tale about the time when The Great Alfredo Macaroni and The Great Randolpho Ravioli's most spectacular circus show on earth came to the quaint little village of Howdoyoudo. Much to the amazement of Mincemeat - the food-loving and baking-mad ginger cat - and his and Great Grandma's friends and relatives, Great Grandma becomes the evening's great surprise and star of the show. For Great Grandma, it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fulfil one of her life's ambitions: to become a flying trapeze artist.

Finally, a good ol’ fashioned children’s adventure book! Join Amos Fogley and his adopted sister Kareena Leena on an adventure to the rugged Rocky Mountains. Joined by their brilliant neighbor Murphy Maxwell, these pals cross raging rapids, climb catastrophic cliffs, and survive an amazingly awful avalanche started by the rotten Jimmy Dinkledine. But it’s more than a book! It’s an educational escapade. While traveling side by side with Amos and Kareena Leena, readers learn geography, American history, and encounter recycled words that expand vocabulary. What started out as an imaginative exercise between a father and his 8-year-old daughter evolved into a classroom project for her 4th grade class at Whispering Meadows Elementary in Fort Wayne, IN. Together, 25 students helped co-author this children’s thriller. The illustrations were developed by a high school sophomore and edited by a retired English teacher. It was a true community project. In an effort to promote creative writing, a portion of the book sales will be donated to various school systems throughout the United States.

An evil force pulses deep within Malpas Abbey, overflowing with maniacal glee… Overlooking a dark hill, the gloomy Malpas Abbey has been avoided by locals for centuries. Its infamous history is marred with blood and terror. Only the foolish would dare enter such a place, where devilish hauntings have left a string of dead bodies in its wake. Just as the building is about to be permanently closed, things take an unexpected turn. An American television crew shows up, hoping to investigate the source of the structure’s paranormal activity. Led by producer Matt McKay and paranormal expert Ted Gould, the hapless bunch enter the confines of the hellish residence only to discover that they are in way over their heads. As the group tries to make sense of the strange occurrences, they soon realize that the cellar might be the key to unlocking the mystery. Inside lies a stone altar that emanates with the evil strength of the Devil himself, feeding upon the crew members’ worst nightmares. With the ominous cloud hanging over them, they realize that there’s much more at stake than a disruption in filming. The only hope for survival rests on Ted, Matt and his crew’s ability to find their way out of the darkness, before the house devours them, capturing all the gory details on camera…