Books with author Michael S. Adler

After getting married in the Florida Keys, C.S. (Sean) & Kristy Michael spent their wedding night in their newly purchased recreational vehicle — a 25-foot Airstream travel trailer. Instead of jaunting off to honeymoon on a posh Pacific island, the newlyweds hitched up their trusty Ford diesel truck (nicknamed “SEEMORE”) and started exploring America.Their “long long honeymoon” journey stretched over 60,000 miles, ranging from Key West (the southernmost point in the United States) all the way up to Banff, Alberta (that’s in Canada, eh?). They camped in every conceivable environment, from scenic national parks to less-than-exotic asphalt parking lots. They visited every one of the lower 48 states.Along the way, Sean blogged the trip in text and video. They explore the lighter side of travel; or as Kristy says, “the fun stuff!” Why did they do it? “Because life should be a long long honeymoon.”LONG LONG HONEYMOON - LIVING LARGE IN A SMALL TIN CAN combines the best of Sean's blog entries with original never-before-published anecdotes of the trip. This book is a unique hybrid, combining good old fashioned storytelling with valuable detailed information.The hilarious first portion of the book explores the couple's quest to locate and purchase an Airstream travel trailer.The heart of the book contains crucial advice and tips on the art of RV travel. For many RV travelers, these essays contain valuable information that make this book a handy reference guide.The result is a “must read” for anyone pondering life on wheels.

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.

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.

A world of dark sorcery—an age of sharpened bronze. An ancient battlefield holds both a deathly curse and the potential for a brighter future. Can Oshala the Hex lay to rest two armies of spectres locked in centuries of conflict, or will the blood of innocents water this field once more? This is a 5,000-word short story in the sword-and-sorcery genre.

Amar'e Stoudemire knows how to make an impact on the court. A six-time NBA All-Star and winner of the Rookie of the Year Award, Amar'e joined the New York Knicks in 2010 and immediately helped lead the team to their first playoff appearance in seven years. He knows how to make an impact off the court, too. Stoudemire created the Amar'e Stoudemire Foundation to inspire and help at-risk youth, and in 2008 he was given the NBA's Community Assist Award for his work providing safe drinking water in Sierra Leone. In Amar'e Stoudemire, readers will follow this NBA superstar's 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.