Books with author Jean Shepherd

A beloved, bestselling classic of humorous and nostalgic Americana the book that inspired the equally classic Yuletide film. The holiday film "A Christmas Story," first released in 1983, has become a bona fide Christmas perennial, gaining in stature and fame with each succeeding year. Its affectionate, wacky, and wryly realistic portrayal of an American family s typical Christmas joys and travails in small-town Depression-era Indiana has entered our imagination and our hearts with a force equal to "It s a Wonderful Life" and "Miracle on 34th Street." This edition of "A Christmas Story" gathers together in one hilarious volume the gems of autobiographical humor that Jean Shepherd drew upon to create this enduring film. Here is young Ralphie Parker s shocking discovery that his decoder ring is really a device to promote Ovaltine; his mother and father s pitched battle over the fate of a lascivious leg lamp; the unleashed and unnerving savagery of Ralphie s duel in the show with the odious bullies Scut Farkas and Grover Dill; and, most crucially, Ralphie s unstoppable campaign to get Santa or anyone else to give him a Red Ryder carbine action 200-shot range model air rifle. Who cares that the whole adult world is telling him, You ll shoot your eye out, kid ? The pieces that comprise "A Christmas Story," previously published in the larger collections "In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash" and "Wanda Hickey s Night of Golden Memories," coalesce in a magical fashion to become an irresistible piece of Americana, quite the equal of the film in its ability to warm the heart and tickle the funny bone."

When Adam sides with his grandfather against the king, he hopes to find the approval for which he yearns. Instead, he faces betrayal and the whip of slavery. Desperate, he undertakes a dangerous mission, hoping to regain the king’s favor, not only for himself but also for Mount Eirene, his home. Meanwhile, Keeda warriors ravage his people’s fields, a dragon plots to overthrow the city, and the life or death of all rests in the hands of one man.Can Adam find answers in the King's Stones before it’s too late? Will the prophet’s dying prediction be fulfilled? Can Mount Eirene survive the anger of the king?This page-turning Christian allegory not only excites the mind, but also stirs the soul, probing the depths of human darkness and arriving at life’s ultimate answers.

Join the Gemini Detective Agency and help the teenage sleuths solve the theft of a priceless necklace!Twins Zach and Evie Mamuya and their friend Vishal Desai make up the Gemini Detective Agency, which is mainly an excuse to get pizza together or hit the go-kart track. But when a priceless diamond necklace known as the North Star is stolen before an auction, the kids tag along with the twins' crime reporter mom and find a few clues that make them think this was no ordinary robbery. With the help of their classmate Sophia Boyd, the Gemini Detective Agency is on the case! Will they be able to sort through the clues and solve the mystery in time? Readers will love this interactive mystery, where clues can be found throughout the illustrations at the end of each chapter! The Gemini Mysteries: The North Star is an action-packed novel full of twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end.

Do you have a new puppy but don't know where to start on training him? Do you wish you could get him to go potty or do tricks? Do you wonder if you could housebreak him? Would you like to do it fast and get obedience while using only Positive Reinforcement? Can you afford to have your puppy having accidents on the floor? Is this positive for you? Do you wish you could get your puppy to not only behave but know that you can do it quickly and for free? Puppy Training: The Ultimate Guide To Train Your Puppy Fast is a powerful obedience centered step-by-step explanation of how you can get a broken in puppy today. This is a book of action and doesn’t just tell you how to train your puppy, but also reveals the secret to helping you turn your puppy into a member of the family.This book is full of real-life examples of how to start from scratch with your puppy and teach them everything they will need in order to become your new best friend. After reading this book, I am confident you will be able to train your puppy in no time and freeYou can take the practical approach that has worked for thousands of people.Do you wonder which method will work best for training your puppy? • Learn what gear you will need for your puppy• Discover what you will need to do especially during the first week• Prepare for the puppies first visit to the vet• Be amazed at how easy it can be to potty train your puppyHow will you learn to handle problems with your puppy? • See how biting can quickly be handled and stopped forever. • Learn how positive reinforcement can be used to get perfect obedience• Find out how the methods shown in this book will work on any puppy• You won't find long explanations, but rather to the point steps to get this job knocked out lightning fast!Do you find it difficult to think about actually training your puppy? • Never wonder "what if" you could have a well-behaved puppy• Wake up every day motivated by what you can do to change your life and your puppies• Be Inspired by the down-to-earth examples and clear way of explaining how to make your puppy want to obey. • Discover the secret to getting your puppy to follow all of the main dog commands and want to! Find out how to let go of your self-doubt and finally find the missing puzzle piece your friendship with your puppy.Are you also ready to start training your puppy and finally get the happy puppy of your dreams? Try Puppy Training: The Ultimate Guide To Train Your Puppy Fast today by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top right of this page! P.S. You won't regret reading this book and see the amazing creations that YOU will create in minutes today.

A beloved, bestselling classic of humorous and nostalgic Americana—the book that inspired the equally classic Yuletide film.The holiday film A Christmas Story, first released in 1983, has become a bona fide Christmas perennial, gaining in stature and fame with each succeeding year. Its affectionate, wacky, and wryly realistic portrayal of an American family’s typical Christmas joys and travails in small-town Depression-era Indiana has entered our imagination and our hearts with a force equal to It’s a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street.This edition of A Christmas Story gathers together in one hilarious volume the gems of autobiographical humor that Jean Shepherd drew upon to create this enduring film. Here is young Ralphie Parker’s shocking discovery that his decoder ring is really a device to promote Ovaltine; his mother and father’s pitched battle over the fate of a lascivious leg lamp; the unleashed and unnerving savagery of Ralphie’s duel in the show with the odious bullies Scut Farkas and Grover Dill; and, most crucially, Ralphie’s unstoppable campaign to get Santa—or anyone else—to give him a Red Ryder carbine action 200-shot range model air rifle. Who cares that the whole adult world is telling him, “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid”?The pieces that comprise A Christmas Story, previously published in the larger collections In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash and Wanda Hickey’s Night of Golden Memories, coalesce in a magical fashion to become an irresistible piece of Americana, quite the equal of the film in its ability to warm the heart and tickle the funny bone.

In many ways, Allison Anderson is like most girls. In others, she's very different. The differences aren't immediately obvious but have caused misunderstandings and avoidance from others in the past. Starting high school in a new town, she expects the same experiences—until she meets the Calderas.David Caldera, charismatic son of a local rancher, adopts Allison into his social circle. He and other new friends introduce her to their world of horses and extreme sports. Along with a lost horse she befriends, they help her to trust, gain confidence, and venture beyond her previously isolated world. She also falls helplessly but hopefully in love.Navigating through confusing emotions, over-protective parents, and jealous classmates is difficult, but Allison's overriding fear is losing the people she's grown to love. To prove her determination to keep up, she enters a race—a dangerous decision that could cost her everything.