Books with author J. Johnson

“A fitting biography of one of the most brilliant, acerbic, and under-appreciated astrophysicists of the twentieth century. John Johnson has delved deeply into a rich and eventful life, and produced a rollicking account of how Fritz Zwicky split his time between picking fights with his colleagues and discovering amazing things about our universe.”―Sean Carroll, author of The Big PictureFritz Zwicky was one of the most inventive and iconoclastic scientists of his time. He predicted the existence of neutron stars, and his research pointed the way toward the discovery of pulsars and black holes. He was the first to conceive of the existence of dark matter, the first to make a detailed catalog of thousands of galaxies, and the first to correctly suggest that cosmic rays originate from supernovas.Not content to confine his discoveries to the heavens, Zwicky contributed to the United States war against Japan with inventions in jet propulsion that enabled aircraft to launch from carriers in the Pacific. After the war, he was the first Western scientist to interview Wernher von Braun, the Nazi engineer who developed the V-2 rocket. Later he became an outspoken advocate for space exploration, but also tangled with almost every leading scientist of the time, from Edwin Hubble and Richard Feynman to J. Robert Oppenheimer and Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar.In Zwicky, John Johnson, Jr., brings this tempestuous maverick to life. Zwicky not only made groundbreaking contributions to science and engineering; he rose to fame as one of the most imaginative science popularizers of his day. Yet he became a pariah in the scientific community, denouncing his enemies, real and imagined, as “spherical bastards” and “horses’ asses.” Largely forgotten today, Zwicky deserves rediscovery for introducing some of the most destructive forces in the universe, and as a reminder that genius obeys no rules and has no friends.

No, it's not a message from outer space! Just read it backwards, starting from the bottom line, to discover what this specially coded message says. (The extra letter "X" at the beginning was thrown in just to make the message a bit more mysterious.)Codes have been used for centuries. Now, with the help of this entertaining book, you, too, will be able to decipher dozens of secret messages. Veteran cryptographer Bud Johnson not only describes the different techniques used in secret writing but also explains — clearly and simply — how to make and break six different kinds of codes: simple letter grouping, reverse trail, shift code, key word code, date shift code, and twisted path code. You'll even learn techniques for creating your own confidential messages!Cartoons by illustrator Larry Daste accompany the 51 practice messages, along with easy-to-follow instructions explaining each type of code and how to use it. There's also a glossary defining common terms used by cryptographers, a sheet of reproducible graph paper for writing out messages, and a page of ready-made alphabets for shift and key word codes. And if all those funny drawings and helpful guidelines aren't enough to help you decode our secret messages, don't worry. Solutions are included at the end of the book.

“If you are as passionate about pursuing God’s Word as I am, this is a great tool to be inspired by and help you dig deeper.” —Lisa HarperDig Your WellI could simply share with you the treasures I've discovered. The ones I've dug out from the depths of God's Word. But I'd rather give you the treasure map.This is a story about reading the Bible, and it can be your story too. We all know we're supposed to be spending time with God through daily prayer and studying His Word. But we don't always know how to make that happen—or how to be truly refreshed and changed by the experience. Born in a season of waiting, this comprehensive guide, provides step-by-step instructions to...study Scripture intentionally instead of picking a verse at randomturn a trickle of insight into a rushing stream of understandingdig wells of knowledge to store up and draw from in all seasonsGet ready to drink in living water. Discover how exploring God's Word in fresh, full-to-the-brim ways can fill your life to overflowing. Because His mercies are new. Every single morning.

A New York Times Bestselling picture book inspired by the life of Henry David Thoreau! "A masterpiece."—Daniel Pinkwater, NPR Weekend Edition​ Inspired by a passage from Walden, this story follows two friends who have very different approaches to life. When the two agree to meet one evening in Fitchburg, which is thirty miles away, each decides to get there in his own way. The two have drastically different journeys...with surprisingly similar results. The Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and Ezra Jack Keats Writer Award winning Henry Hikes to Fitchburg is the first book in the Henry series.

Saving their battered ship by the thinnest of margins, Sorn and his cousins delight in reaching Caverenoc at last, imagining the rich rewards to be had, bringing grain to a city under siege. But when Sorn catches sight of a beautiful princess, he finds his heart hungering for a different sort of treasure.In a city at the brink of annihilation, the rich plumbs to be plucked are many, the potential for wealth beyond a daring trader's wildest dreams.But treachery lurks behind cold smiles. A captain and crew are imperiled, a princess poisoned, and the last bastion of freedom for an entire continent is about to drown in blood and death as enemies unleash their carefully calculated plans. If Sorn and his cousins can't get to the bottom of the dark mysteries of Caverenoc, they will lose everyone they care about, prizes more precious than gold.

Today's believer is faced with situations unknown fifty, thirty, even twenty years ago. To stand in victory and enter our hour of promotion is to learn how to Strengthen Yourself in the Lord. You will learn how to: Encourage yourself, Overcome seriously bad days, Stay connected to your destiny, Access Heaven's open door and Disarm hell with thanksgiving.

Asking for help is only the first step.Jennifer can’t go on like this―binging, purging, starving, and all while trying to appear like she’s got it all together. But when she finally confesses her secret to her parents and is hospitalized at the Samuel Tuke Center, her journey is only beginning.As Jennifer progresses through her treatment, she learns to recognize her relationship with food, and friends, and family―and how each is healthy or unhealthy. She has to learn to trust herself and her own instincts, but that’s easier than it sounds. She has to believe―after many years of being a believarexic.Using her trademark dark humor and powerful emotion, J. J. Johnson tells an inspiring story based on her own experience when she was hospitalized for an eating disorder as a teenager. The innovative format using blank verse and prose, changes in tense and voice, and forms, workbooks, and journal entries mirror Jennifer’s progress toward a healthy body and mind.

Islandia had been without a High King for a generation. Eloy, the last High King, embarked upon a journey shrouded in mystery after a cryptic warning found from a long lost prophet promised a return of ancient dark forces. Eloy had placed the rule of Islandia and the five kingdoms in the hands of his closest friend, King Richard. After thirty years most have long since stopped looking for Eloy's return or the darkness foretold. Many under Richard's rule have grown discontent and jealous of his appointment. All hope for peace is lost and chaos reigns after the icy hand of an assassin takes the life of King Richard and plucks him from the throne. What now? Will Prince Titus, Richard's son, have the strength to hold Islandia together, or will it descend into war over the High King's throne! The kingdom is divided by the sword as each must decide where their loyalties lie.

"Incredible and searing." --Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear MartinThe Hate U Give meets Just Mercy in this unflinching yet uplifting first novel that explores the racist injustices in the American justice system.Every week, seventeen-year-old Tracy Beaumont writes letters to Innocence X, asking the organization to help her father, an innocent Black man on death row. After seven years, Tracy is running out of time--her dad has only 267 days left. Then the unthinkable happens. The police arrive in the night, and Tracy's older brother, Jamal, goes from being a bright, promising track star to a "thug" on the run, accused of killing a white girl. Determined to save her brother, Tracy investigates what really happened between Jamal and Angela down at the Pike. But will Tracy and her family survive the uncovering of the skeletons of their Texas town's racist history that still haunt the present?Fans of Nic Stone, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Jason Reynolds won't want to miss this provocative and gripping debut.

Froggy’s Jumping Expedition features a frog who has a goal in mind and sets out to accomplish it. On his way he meets a few doubters, but gains their support. Will he in the end accomplish his goal? Is he even capable? Discover what is needed to become a success in accomplishing any goal you set for yourself….Be sure to check out other children's books titles by M.D. Johnson, to include: Alienation of the Alien Nation Beastly’s Greatest Fear Buddha’s Garden Bug City Cat for Hire The Love Cooties Kawaii Coloring Book Beautiful Dreamer A Penny for Your Thoughts Interesting Facts About Polar Bears The Potty Mouth The Potato Who Dared to Be More Wicked Wisdom: Monsters Words of Wisdom: Advice to Live By The Case of the Fallen Candy Cane Teddy-ku: Teddy Bear Haiku Jive Turkey’s 12 Dishes of Thanksgiving And many more...Website: http://maryannesbookshelf.com/childrens-corner/

"Everything we see hides another thing, we always want to see what is hidden by what we see." —Rene Magritte D.B. Johnson writes and illustrates the surreal story of famous surrealist painter Rene Magritte and his very mysterious (and mischievous!) hat. While the art reflects some of Magritte's own work, the text sets readers on a fun and accessible path to learning about the simpler concepts behind Mr. Magritte's work. This delightful picture book captures the playfulness and the wonderment of surrealist art. Four transparent pages add yet another level of surrealism to the illustrations as pictures can be altered with the turn of a page.

Add an exciting carnival touch to notes and greeting cards, gift packages, lunch boxes, and other flat surfaces with these pretty illustrations of carousel animals. You may even want to create a colorful version of your very own merry-go-round!Choose from 16 colorful animals. You'll find prancing horses, a towering giraffe, a regal lion, as well as a tiger, bunny rabbit, ostrich, and other familiar creatures. They're all here ready to whisk you away on a favorite playland ride.