Books with author Michael J. Sandel

“Easy,” Wyatt said. “Find the Lord Regent. Kill him. Save Rozen. Find and save Athena and Maia. Defeat the Bad Man. Get my power back. Get our memories back. Save both worlds.”When Wyatt first entered the magical world known as the Realms, it was a pleasant escape from an oppressive world. But the longer Wyatt stays, the more he begins to realize that the memories he locked away in the shadows of his mind cannot be silenced forever.And it’s not just Wyatt’s memories that may hold the key to saving the Realms, Earth, and all those he cares for.

The Complete Druid's Guise TrilogyBook One: The MightyFifteen-year-old Wyatt has been sent to a treatment center for "disturbed youth." No one understands him. He wants nothing more than to escape from it all. And he does. Through a magic he doesn't understand, he finds himself in Hagion, a realm of fantastical creatures and immense wonder. He quickly finds himself in the company of a runaway warrior and two Children--a strange race of underground creatures that seem forever joyful. They claim Wyatt is a Druid, a powerful figure of myth and legend, sent to restore peace to all of the Realms. He doesn't bother correcting them. Finally, he can be the hero he's always dreamed of. But claiming to be a hero and actually being a hero are two different things. And it's a lesson Wyatt may have to pay dearly for.He's not crazy. Honest, he's not.He's just Wyatt. Wyatt the Mighty.Book Two: The ForsakenClaiming to be Wyatt the Mighty was not enough.He needs to be more than a name.He needs to become stronger. Vowing to never fail those he cares for again, fifteen-year-old Wyatt finds a way to strengthen his magical power within the fantastical world of the Realms. But though stronger than ever before, he risks alienating those he seeks to protect, and as his power grows, he finds himself caring less and less.He is determined to be the hero the world needs.No matter the cost.Book Three: The Remembered“Easy,” Wyatt said. “Find the Lord Regent. Kill him. Save Rozen. Find and save Athena and Maia. Defeat the Bad Man. Get my power back. Get our memories back. Save both worlds.”When Wyatt first entered the magical world known as the Realms, it was a pleasant escape from an oppressive world. But the longer Wyatt stays, the more he begins to realize that the memories he locked away in the shadows of his mind cannot be silenced forever.And it’s not just Wyatt’s memories that may hold the key to saving the Realms, Earth, and all those he cares for.

Everything You Need to Know to Find Success in College and BeyondWhile college is a challenge for any student, the increased workload, complexity, freedom and competing demands make it particularly daunting for those students with Attention Deficit Disorder. But you need not be overwhelmed and you can succeed! College Confidence with ADD will help you turn obstacles into opportunities and overcome social, academic, financial, and personal challenges both in and out of the classroom. Whether your goal is to get into the school of your choice, improve your grades, survive the experience, gain guidance and direction, or springboard into the future of your dreams, this comprehensive and essential guide will help you succeed.Some of the many areas covered include:-Choosing and applying to colleges-Getting the accommodations you need-Financial aid, scholarships and starting school-Staying out of trouble, negotiating peer-pressure, and managing freedom-Note-taking, studying and test-taking strategies-Routine-building, prioritizing, and juggling competing demands-Getting healthy, gaining focus, and finding your inner strength-Overcoming depression, anxiety and fear-Sports, social skills and establishing greater confidence-Choosing majors, life direction, graduate school and future employmentSet yourself up for success from day one with College Confidence with ADD!Michael Sandler is founder of The Creative Learning Institute and a practicing national ADD coach, author, and public speaker. He is a regular columnist for the national ADD magazine, ADDitude, and is a featured speaker at national ADD conventions. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.

In a series that makes learning about comparisons fun, young readers are given examples they can relate to that will help them understand the numbers behind the world's most amazing structures--for instance, that the weight of the huge video screen display at the Cowboys Stadium in Texas weighs the same amount (600 tons or 544 metric tons) as 120 African elephants!

Success in the NBA came early for Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose. His outstanding passing and scoring earned him the 2008-2009 Rookie of the Year Award. Then just a year later, at age 22, he was named the 2010-2011 Most Valuable Player, making him the youngest NBA player ever to receive this honor. Though Derrick is proud of his accomplishments, he knows that he couldn't have reached his goals without the support of his family. It's the reason he works hard to make a difference in other people's lives. From providing backpacks to needy schoolchildren to pledging money to help victims of natural disasters--such as the people affected by the 2011 earthquake in Japan--Derrick Rose is a true basketball hero! In Derrick Rose, readers will follow this point guard's amazing basketball career and discover how he has made a difference in people's lives both on and off the court. Large, full-color action photos and engaging text will keep readers turning the pages for more.

A bully, who spends a lot of time alone, drawing, is visited one night by one of his drawings that comes to life. This "Vision" then makes him live a day in the life of the other kids he bullies until he learns the lesson of empathy. He then turns his life around and becomes friends with the kids as he helps them with certain problems in their life.

Teach how to write numbers that face the correct way! This method is proven, and it will work! Very simple to teach! All they have to do is remember a simple 3-line song I invented and used with my own four kids, as well as others. The ebook also includes interactive "moving pages" with a click! A very easy lesson to learn which addresses a very specific, common writing problem for children ages 3-6.

Kevin Durant is one of the NBA's brightest young stars. In 2010, when he was just 21 years old, he became the youngest player ever to win the NBA scoring title, and in 2011 he led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Western Conference finals. Even though Kevin has experienced incredible success at a very young age, he has never lost sight of the importance of giving back to his community and helping others. That's why he spends his time making a difference in people's lives whenever he can. In Kevin Durant, readers will follow this NBA superstar's amazing basketball career and discover how he has made a difference in people's lives both on and off the court. Large, full-color action photos and engaging text will keep readers turning the pages for more.

Evie and her new best friend Phoebe cannot wait to go with Evie’s Uncle Stewart and his sons to Yorkshire on holiday for the school October break.Unknown to the girls, a certain witch called Black Myrtle from Lynch Wood Country Park in Scotland is also bound for the walled city of York to attend the annual witches conference…As their two worlds collide there is magic, ghost tours and adventure as Uncle Stewart and then the boys come under the witch’s spell. But Black Myrtle has important business to do in York and has her eye on a very special pet to take back with her to Lynch Wood…This amusing book is the third in the Evie MacBeth series and will appeal to children of all ages but particularly those in the 8-12 age group.NoteAt time of publication the author is undergoing treatment for cancer and is making arrangements to donate her author royalties net of tax from the sale of this book to the charity Breast Cancer Care.

Long distance prank calls, T.P. strung from the hotel ceiling, fire alarms pulled in the absence of fire. Sixteen-year-old Jonah Gray will do anything for attention. But when his work-obsessed dad ignores his most shocking prank yet, he turns his attention elsewhere. Girls. He meets Claire. Not only is she French and gorgeous, but she seems genuinely interested in him. The only problem: she wants Jonah dead.Kidnapped and dragged to Corsica, Jonah wakes to find himself imprisoned. But he isn’t alone. Locked in with him is Cassandra, a woman with no recollection of her past. Between piecing together the mystery of Cassandra’s former life and wrestling with a deadly attraction to Claire, he learns the truth. Claire is hunting a water witch who has plagued the Mediterranean for centuries. And Jonah is the bait.When a storm rolls in and cuts the power, the witch creeps ashore to seize the one she came for. Not Jonah. Cassandra. Now Jonah, who has never committed a selfless act, must confront a life-altering decision: save himself or descend into the witch's lair and sacrifice everything for a friend. But if he chooses the latter, he’ll discover just who Cassandra really is, and some secrets are better left unearthed.