Books with author Michael G. Thomas

• The book includes 10 unique illustrations that are relevant to its content.Hardy's masterpiece traces a poor stonemason's ill-fated romance with his free-spirited cousin. No Victorian institution is spared — marriage, religion, education — and the outrage following publication led the embittered author to renounce fiction. Modern critics hail this novel as a pioneering work of feminism and socialist thought.

Downright Bizarre Games pokes fun at the video game industry, an entertainment business that often takes itself much too seriously. This is a hilarious look at the odd side of the industry, from games outside of the norm to bad art and outlandish dialogue. Also featured are unfortunate headlines, marketing fiascos and publicity stunts gone awry. All these eccentric and strange events are documented within this book which gaming professionals wish had never seen print.

No passport required!The world’s greatest language teacher is at your side. "There's no such thing as a bad student--just a bad teacher."--Michel Thomas No books. No writing. No drills. And nothing to memorize--ever! With his patented method, Michel Thomas has taught languages to top celebrities and--through his bestselling audio programs--more than a million everyday learners around the world. At the end of this five-CD advanced program, you will have acquired: A powerful vocabulary Increased comprehension skills Complete fluency Don't try to memorize specific words or expressions. It is a basic principle of the Michel Thomas™ method that the responsibility for the student’s learning lies with the teacher. With Michel Thomas as your teacher, your learning will be based on understanding--and what you understand, you do not forget! Included in this package: 5 audio CDs, including a review CD Program booklet Zippered travel case Celebrities who have learned with the Michel Thomas™ method: Princess Grace of MonacoBarbra StreisandWoody AllenWarren BeattyBob DylanEmma Thompson . . . and many more

When little Olivia is dared to throw a rock at a nearby house by her friends, a broken window will lead to a series of important life lessons and a burgeoning friendship that will change her forever. After breaking the house’s window, Olivia is confronted by the older woman who lives there, and instead of getting in trouble, she is set forth on a year-long series of dares. With a variety of dares designed to keep Olivia out of trouble, the two form a unique friendship while creating a lasting impact on each other’s lives. I Dare You is a touching new children’s book about friendship, doing the right thing, and following your dreams. Warm and upbeat, this endearing book by Sean Michael Thomas utilizes fun, creativity, and colorful pictures to teach valuable life lessons to young readers everywhere. With heart and love guiding every sentence, this wonderful little book is perfect for children as they begin their exploration of life. Suitable for a wide range of children, I Dare You is easy enough for those just learning to read, but it will also be an enjoyable story to read to even younger audiences. With vivid pictures, a touching plot, and a distinctive approach to convey important life lessons, I Dare You is a charming children’s book that will teach as it entertains. Thomas studied both voice and theatre at the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy in Northern Michigan. His first book, Sedikit-Sedikit Menjadi Bukit: Little by Little we Climb the Mountain, was published in 2008, and his second book, The Most Special Place on Earth, was released in 2011. Thomas currently lives and works in Moscow as a correspondent and presenter for the English-speaking television network, RT-Russia Today.

"The human side of AIDS is candidly and poignantly revealed in 12 personal interviews with YAs who are HIV-positive, friends and relatives of AIDS patients, and AIDS educators and activists. Readers will be inspired by the determination and tenacity of those who are speaking out and their dedication to this critical cause. Between the interviews are brief passages of information about HIV and AIDS....A strong choice for discussion groups."--School Library Journal. List of resource organizations.

In this book, The Adventures of Antanina and Tinatina, Episode One, Attack of the Dragon Spider, I introduce the memorable ant characters my father extemporaneously narrated to my brother, sisters and me in the 1960's. This story focuses on our two ant heroines with adventurous spirits and clever minds. Through their inquisitive and caring natures, the sisters find their way into a challenging situation with a very dangerous spider. They use their creativity and physical gifts to plan a battle and lead their family to victory, saving their colony and teaching important moral lessons of honor and teamwork. My father died at the age of 93. It was our dream to have his stories in print before he passed. However, I am sure that my mother, father and brother will rejoice knowing that these stories are now shared with the rest of the world. We hope you, and the adventurous child within you, enjoy the journeys.

Miles and miles from here, whole continents away, there’s a special place and in The Most Special Place on Earth, author and illustrator Sean Michael Thomas helps young readers learn and dream about what the world has to offer. With bold, vividly crafted illustrations, Thomas offers readers another big world adventure in his follow-up to Sedikit-Sedikit Menjadi Bukit: Little by Little We Climb the Mountain, his 2008 debut.

• The book includes 10 unique illustrations that are relevant to its content.The book describes the love triangle of a young woman, Elfride Swancourt, and her two suitors from very different backgrounds. Stephen Smith is a socially inferior but ambitious young man who adores her and with whom she shares a country background. Henry Knight is the respectable, established, older man who represents London society.

Miles and miles from here, whole continents away, there’s a special place and in The Most Special Place on Earth, author and illustrator Sean Michael Thomas helps young readers learn and dream about what the world has to offer. With bold, vividly crafted illustrations, Thomas offers readers another big world adventure in his follow-up to Sedikit-Sedikit Menjadi Bukit: Little by Little We Climb the Mountain, his 2008 debut. Meet Tutti. She’s wild about learning and she loves to ask questions. She’s what adults call the inquisitive type. She wants to know all there is to know about, well, everything. On one particular evening, right before bedtime, she asks her father what he thinks is the very most special place on earth. His answer is the Taj Mahal, but on the second night Tutti poses the familiar refrain, and he thinks it might be Machu Picchu. From one iconic destination to the next—from Russia and Antarctica to the continent of Africa—Tutti and her father keep on trying to figure it out. Oh, the places your child will dream of exploring with The Most Special Place on Earth as their bedtime story…