Books with author Matt Johnson

Forged in Fire Miraculously, Alex had survived the crucible of combat and emerged victorious, earning the right to attend Dragon Academy.But his trials had only begun.For Alex had dared the unthinkable.A despised Ruidian entering Dragon Academy was an abomination the school’s elite would stop at nothing to destroy, eager to cripple or kill him if they possibly could.Even worse, Alex’s mentor was notorious for throwing his disciples into the thick of any conflict, no matter how unfair the odds.Alex knew only two paths lay before him:To be forged in the fires of his enemies’ hate into a killing blade capable of cutting down all his foes…Or to be hammered into slag, never to rise again.Eager for a fast-paced Wuxia/LitRPG adventure filled with deadly adversaries, exotic adventures, and mighty cultivators fighting for the power to topple kingdoms? Then read on!

Freedom at Any CostAlex’s last clear memory was of racing into battle, on a desperate mission of mercy.Before waking up with a collar of steel about his neck, stripped of all weapons and armor, soon to be sold at auction.Never had Alex faced such steep hurdles to achieving his dreams.Never had he been more determined to make those dreams come true.So marks the beginning of a perilous journey that would see Alex facing down vile slavers, corrupt merchants, ferocious spirit beasts, and bloodthirsty cultivators eager to see him fall.No matter what it took, Alex was determined to reach Dragon Academy and learn the cultivator’s arts.Because in a world where strength was everything, only the strong could truly be free.Eager for a fast-paced Wuxia/LitRPG adventure filled with deadly adversaries, exotic adventures, and mighty cultivators fighting for the power to topple kingdoms? Then read on!

Val had returned from his latest tour of duty scarred in body and soul. Barely able to walk and drugged to the gills for pain, he thought his killing days were finally behind him.He couldn't have been more wrong. Endless Online, a hyper futuristic game where players could truly live another life. Val loved the idea of starting over in virtual reality. But when someone he cares about turns up missing after chasing that same dream, Val quickly learns that Endless is no simple game. And if Val can't figure out the dark secrets behind this realm of wizards, warriors, and intergalactic conquest, then it's game over. For everyone.

Beautiful Dreamer is a juvenile fiction e-book for children ages 5 and up, showcasing a poem with pictorial depictions of ideologies that Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream encompassed. Check out more from this author at: http://maryannesbookshelf.com/childrens-corner/Written with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in mind and his dream, told in poetic form, this book asks the question –if his dream can become a reality?Beautiful Dreamer features 25 plus pages of black and white graphics from various graphic artists, to give it a classic look, with depictions of political imagery that is both methodical and inspiring. It features the following advanced vocabulary words to strengthen your child's vocabulary:leprechaunstreacherouslimericksshammagnificentfaithjusticeequalityfreedomremembrancecreedcredohymnshumanitiesprophecyspiritualbrevitycultureexhilaratingstrugglesinsanealternativewarpedattainedsubmergedcircumventevadedeceptivelydistractionconnedIf you enjoyed this title from author M.D. Johnson, be sure to check out her other wisdom infused books for kids:A Penny for Your ThoughtsWicked Wisdom: Monsters Words of Wisdom: Advice to Live ByBuddha’s GardenA Girl’s Guide to LoveObama’s WisdomA Kiss GoodnightThe Falling StarProverbs of AfricaAfrican ProverbsAfrican Proverbs IINative American ProverbsSometimesSore LoserFacing ChallengeAuthor M.D. Johnson has published over 80 children’s books, has a B.A. in English and Master of Management degree in Business and is a mother and wife. She is a well-traveled adventurer, poet, author, blogger and playwright with many more up and coming stories to tell. Website: http://maryannesbookshelf.com

Val thought it was over, having gambled with fate itself for the lives of all those he loved.He did not expect to wake up in a hospital bed, in the crosshairs of a professional killer.A friend he thought lost forever shows him a mysterious game that only a select few can jack into. It's the perfect escape, and what seems a fun lark becomes all too real as he enters a realm where level-ups affect both worlds, dying in game is dying for real, and no one is hungrier for Val's secrets then the men hunting for his head.Time is running out for Val and everyone he loves. So much for happy endings.

The Bear with A Nightmare is a children’s book about a big burly bear named Benny who has several nightmares. He tells his Foxy friend all about them, and she helps him figure out how to resolve his dilemma. Complete with images from a variety of graphic artists, craft links, and the best advice for remedying nightmares. Do bears even have nightmares? Benny Bear does. Discover the remedy for his nightmares and perhaps for your troublesome little sleeper. Comes with craft project links!This juvenile fiction story features 30 pages plus, of "beary" colorful graphics, sure to please. This comical story is educational, in that it features the following advanced vocabulary words to strengthen your child's vocabulary:frightenednightmareunbearable adviceadvisedhaunteddevouredmonstroustormentedastonishedgratefulIf you enjoyed this title from author M.D. Johnson, be sure to check out her other horror thrillers for kids:The Frightfully Good Night before HalloweenThe Hauntingly Horrific 12 Days of HalloweenMonster Chef’s Secret IngredientTrick or TreatWhat to Be for HalloweenSpooky Spook’s Big ScareHalloween HappyThe Great Pumpkin Patch Family ReunionHalloween & Creepy ThingsTrickin’ for TreatsAlienation of the Alien NationBeastly’s Greatest FearWicked Wisdom: Monsters Words of Wisdom: Advice to Live ByAuthor M.D. Johnson has published over 80 children’s books, has a B.A. in English and Master of Management degree in Business and is a mother and wife. She is a well-traveled adventurer, poet, author, blogger and playwright with many more up and coming stories to tell. Website: http://maryannesbookshelf.com

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.

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/

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.

"Mark Johnson has a magical way of picking you up from your comfy reading chair and dropping you off in the heart of the cold and at times unforgiving Himalayas. I read the whole book in just a few quick sittings and constantly found myself laughing, biting my nails, and undeniably identifying with every ridiculous thing Mark found himself doing on his journey. If you enjoy grand adventures and a fair share of “dad humor,” add Mark’s EBC chronicle to your bookshelf now." ~ Tim Moore, The Penny HoarderImagine yourself trekking through the epic Himalayan wilderness to Everest Base Camp — 17,600 feet above sea level and the gateway to the planet’s most iconic mountain. Experience the world's most startling, high-altitude landscapes, interact with the welcoming Sherpa people, and struggle to catch your breath as you narrowly avoid being trampled by an oncoming train of enormous, shaggy yaks loaded with climbing expedition supplies. Now, imagine living this adventure without leaving your favorite reading chair."Doofus Dad Does Everest Base Camp" brings that scenario to life.In April 2018, Tennessee writer Mark E. Johnson embarked on a life-changing, grueling, and often-hilarious adventure — a 12-day, 80-mile trek to Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal's Himalaya Mountains — after launching an improbable trekking company a year earlier. This was Johnson's first excursion out of the continental U.S., and this journey into the exotic country of Nepal was indeed a trial by fire (and ice). Hike alongside "Doofus Dad" on each part of this bucket list quest, from the starting point of Nashville, Tennessee, through a mind-numbing 23 hours of air travel, into the suicidal traffic of Kathmandu, and on every day of the trek with equal parts lush detail and sly humor. Experience Kathmandu’s Hindu and Buddhist temples, visit the infamous Yeti's Scalp of the Khumjung Monastery and join in on a hysterical salsa dance lesson at 14,000-feet. “Doofus Dad Does Everest Base Camp” is a gripping adventure story that also serves as a practical resource for future trekkers. It includes:A standard EBC trekking mapAn EBC itineraryDaily trekking statistics including elevation changes and hiking timesThe gear lists of Mark and his wife, HollyA Nepal trekking training guideThe foreword is provided by mountaineering legend and Everest blogger Alan Arnette, called "one of America’s most respected chroniclers of Everest," by Outside Magazine. “This book is a must-have for the bookshelf of yesterday's, today's and tomorrow's traveler,” says Arnette.The audiobook is read by Johnson and even includes sound effects from the trek itself.Johnson is a longtime freelancer and blog writer, best known for his Dave Barry-esque stories about parenting, rural living, and health and fitness.

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. -Experience an edge of your seat thrill ride as each kingdom of Islandia seeks to carve out their own rule-Explore a tale of loyalty and lordship

Asking for help is only the first step Jennifer can’t go on like this—binging, purging, starving, 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 relationships with food, friends, and family—and how each relationship 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 that is based on her own experience of being hospitalized for an eating disorder as a teenager. The innovative format—which tells Jennifer’s story through blank verse and prose, with changes in tense and voice, and uses forms, workbooks, and journal entries—mirrors the protagonist’s progress toward a healthy body and mind.