Books with author JD Patrick

An alien has infiltrated the Internet!Seth Brennan is a typical, run-of-the-mill kid genius who is leading the school’s computer club into the upcoming science fair. Almost. He was actually orphaned at the age of 9 when his parents were killed in a car crash. Since then he's been moved from home to home in search of a permanent situation. The only family he really has is the computer club, which just happens to be full of other kids who were orphaned similarly.One night, while working on ideas for the science fair, Seth gets an email from Xabigan Industries. The email promises a new piece of technology that will revolutionize the way people use the Internet. And it includes free shipping!The problem is that a lot of computer-savvy kids have gone missing over the last few months, so Seth wants to be careful with this new piece of tech. Unfortunately, his friend and next-door neighbor, Chen, also got the email from Xabigan Industries and he’s never careful with anything.When Seth gets home from school that night he learns that Chen has disappeared!Could Xabigan Industries be behind these disappearances? Could this new technology have some sinister application that nobody knows about?Seth has to connect the tech, outwit a couple of robots, foil the plans of a malevolent alien, and try to save Chen before it's too late!

Fantasy meets Science fiction meets reality when three head-strong teenagers encounter The Sandbox, a world-within-a-world, where they can do anything they want, where every dream comes true. But their actions result in unforeseen and sometimes deadly consequences in the real world. Sonny, Dan and Isla must face up to the temptations of wielding vast power while trying to discover what the Sandbox is, where it came from and what on Earth it wants. The stakes are high in this intense, action-packed, unpredictable adventure. But the Sandbox is also a biting social satire and buddy story, a mystery, with a strong environmental undercurrent about three young people who must make difficult choices that will change their lives forever and maybe even the world itself.

The nail that sticks out farthest gets hammered the hardest.Flint Southwestern High School is run by a cult: the jockarchy. And Bret Hendricks could never fit into their conformity cult. Bret doesn't mind standing out from the crowd when he's on stage acting or singing in his band. And he feels at home in his funky girlfriend's arms because sticking out together doesn't seem as hard. But loyalties aren't what Bret thinks they are, as his safe havens seem to disappear one by one, and he learns that sometimes you just have to risk getting hammered in order to build a great future. For any teen who feels that standing out is harder than just conforming. Patrick Jones's second novel nails the real truth about the high price of hiding one's true self.

This handy pocket guide explains the core concepts of democracy in a clear A-Z format. Though these core concepts may be practiced differently in various countries, every genuine democracy is based on them in one way or another. Ideal for civics and government classrooms, Understanding Democracy is a concise, scholarly starting point for research papers and writing assignments.

Agent Rogers is a battle-tested tactical operator for a clandestine black ops agency that is accountable only to the President of the United States. The agency and its operators receive only one order- ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION!Special Agent Rock Rogers reached up out of the cold, dark Indian Ocean and pulled himself onto the pirates' vessel. He had dropped his scuba tanks and fins to lessen his load;speed was of the essence. The pirates knew he was close by and would not hesitate to add Rock to the body count. Without knowing what was in store on the ships's deck, Rock pulled his 9 mm pistol. He faced an impossible mission - take control of the ship and destroy its deadly cargo before it was too late!

José can't keep up. As the only English speaker in a family of undocumented immigrants, he handles everything from taking family members to the doctor to bargaining with the landlord. Plus he works two jobs. With all this responsibility, he's missing a lot of school. When he does make it, he falls asleep in class. José knows he has to turn things around if he wants to graduate from Rondo Alternative High School. Can he raise his grades enough to have a shot at college and a better life? Or will he be forced to drop out of school for good?

When Jessica is diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, she finally understands why her best friend is her dog and why she breaks out in a sweat whenever she interacts with others. She hopes a fresh start at Rondo Alternative High School will help. Joining the manga club seems like a good move―especially since quirky, quiet Dylan is a member. Can a kindred spirit help her work through her anxiety? Can she overcome her fear and make some real friends?

12 year old Jack Crawford is the only person who can save his dad’s life. Trouble is he’s trapped thousands of miles away in a remote Scottish boarding school. He needs help but his new classmates are a bunch of spoiled, lazy, resentful pre-teens.Bryce: Ruthless leader. Likes rules. Hates losers.Holly: Fearless Head master’s daughter. Likes trouble.Rishi: Likes computers. Hates trouble.Sergei: Neglected Billionaire’s son. Likes marshmallows.Boyd: Bored Texan giant. Likes girls. All of them.With time running out, Jack must forge this bunch of misfits into The Invincibles, a crack team of daring escapologists, whip-smart cryptographers, cunning App programmers and robotic engineers. But will The Invincibles risk everything for Jack? Can they overcome their worst fears, face a ghost, crack a secret code, unmask a traitor, evade a trained killer and when the time comes… …seize complete control of their school?

The brief war that Black Hawk waged against the United States in 1832 saw half of the people under his leadership killed in savage massacres and the entire Sauk tribe removed to Iowa. Yet this dismal outcome cannot obscure the superb military leadership that Black Hawk demonstrated during many phases of the war. His crowning glory occurred at a place called Wisconsin Heights, where his force of about 120 warriors held off an estimated 700 American militia volunteers while the women, children and elderly under his protection escaped across the Wisconsin River.

Moving off the reservation and enrolling at Rondo Alternative High School is supposed to give Frankie a new start. But leaving gang life proves harder than Frankie ever imagined, as his cousins are set on bringing him into the family's dirty business. When Frankie's father is brutalized in prison by a rival gang, Frankie is faced with a decision. Will he take revenge and prove his loyalty to his people? Or can he keep his promise to his mother and find a way out?

Here is an encyclopedia of the Supreme Court--exactly the kind of sourcebook that students, teachers, and librarians need to comlplement the available material about the history and current operations of the Court. This authoritative and comprehensive treatment includes: * biographical sketches of all 107 justices * detailed discussions of 100 landmark Supreme Court cases * concepts of constitutional law * legal terms and phrases associated with the Court's operations * procedures and practices in the daily operations of the Court * essays on key topics and issues in American constitutional law * excerpts from notable Supreme Court opinions * tables of terms of Supreme Court justices The essay on current constitutional issues (abortion rights, affirmative action, censorship, school prayer, libel, and employment discrimination) and essays that illuminate procedural topics (the right to a trial, the right to counsel, and protection against self-incrimination) demonstrate the relationships of the Court to the lives and concerns of individuals in American society. A complete index and table of justices are included. In an easy-to-use alphabetical format, with extensive cross-referencing, suggestions for further reading, and many photographs and other illustrations, The Young Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States is an invaluable and ready reference for students, teachers, and librarians.