Books with author Michael Greenberg M.A.

With Barron’s, learning vocabulary becomes fun. In Painless Vocabulary, students learn the meanings of new words by seeing them used in amusing contexts, find examples of vocabulary for modern technology, learn Greek and Latin word roots, track progress with challenging games, and more.Geared toward middle school– and high school–level learners, Painless Vocabulary takes a lighthearted, humorous approach to learning vocab and is ideal for students who find it confusing, or who just need a little extra help.Students can test their learning progress with quizzes and “Brain Ticklers”, plus additional games online to challenge students, including Beat the Clock, a line match game, and a word scramble.The authors' main goal is to clear up confusion and pique interest by emphasizing the intriguing and often exciting ways in which students can put each subject to practical use.

Most kids hate to study, and homework is always a chore—but this book teaches kids how to transform drudgery into interesting and productive projects. The author offers suggestions for group learning and study projects, creating a stimulating study environment, and knowing the different ways to read different kinds of books, from math to literature. He also advises on organizing ideas for writing assignments, and seeking extra help for especially difficult subjects.

In 1922 the US Navy commissioned its first small experimental aircraft carrier. This was followed into service by two much larger and capable carriers in 1927 with five more being built prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor including three large Yorktown class.To take the offensive against the Japanese Navy, the American Congress funded by far the largest carrier building program in history based on the Essex class, a larger version of the pre-war Yorktown vessels. Of the twenty-six ordered, fourteen were commissioned in time to see Second World War service. These were joined by many smaller classes of carriers, including light carriers and escort carriers.Post-war ever larger and more capable carriers were commissioned. Since 1975, when the first of a fleet of ten nuclear-powered Nimitz class carriers was commissioned, they have epitomized United States superpower status and worldwide power projection. These are due to be replaced in the decades to come with the even more sophisticated nuclear-powered Gerald R. Ford class.Compiled and written by Michael Green, Aircraft Carriers of the United States Navy contains superb images of all the different types of classes of carriers employed by the US Navy since 1922. These and its highly informative text and captions give the reader a broad overview of this fascinating subject.

Andy Vanavarre has it rough. In class, he’s the target of constant ridicule, commanded by Letty, bully extraordinaire. But today something’s different: he stood up for the new kid, challenged his classroom tormentor, and—if that’s not enough—his eyes are changing color.Andy soon discovers that he is destined for a role in a timeless conflict; disguised and undetected, humanity’s greatest threat culls the Seers. These potential champions are humankind’s only defense—distinguished by their violet eyes, and the penetrating sight which they provide. After an ill-fated trip to the optometrist, Andy learns that Letty, another unwitting hero, has been captured by the enemy, and taken to the Netherscape.From floating cities to butler crabs, Andy encounters wonders and horrors that he could never have imagined. The trail of his one-time bully leads him to the city of Caspia, and to its mistress, the immortal Pythia: an oracle who exchanges prophecies for Seer children, and to whom Letty is now belongs. But Pythia has her own agenda, and soon Andy finds that his body—and his will—may not be his alone.Surrounded by enemies who hunt them by instinct, and allies morally shattered by endless conflict, Andy and Letty must retain their freedom—and their lives—as they race to flee the Netherscape.

Letty, her friends, and a quarrelsome blue mouse, are hot on Andy's trail. Finally within reach ofDegoskirke, the greatest free city in the Netherscape, Letty must repay her debt by rescuing Andy. Buthow can they find one boy in a towering city of millions, teeming with enterprising mice, raucous goblins,and philosophers hungry for aggressive debate? Somewhere amid the winding streets and cheeringcrowds, in a city supposedly free of ryle and Seers, an unlikely pair has arrived. To prevent the city’sdestruction, Andy has allied with his captor, Ziesqe. But saving the city means enslaving it first. Abovethem all, Caspian, the failed God, usurper of countless Seer bodies, prepares to walk among the livingonce again.

In 1922 the US Navy commissioned its first small experimental aircraft carrier. This was followed into service by two much larger and capable carriers in 1927 with five more being built prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor including three large Yorktown class. To take the offensive against the Japanese Navy, the American Congress funded by far the largest carrier building programme in history based on the Essex class, a larger version of the pre-war Yorktown vessels. Of the twenty-six ordered, fourteen were commissioned in time to see Second World War service. These were joined by many smaller classes of carriers, including light carriers and escort carriers. Post-war ever larger and more capable carriers were commissioned. Since 1975, when the first of a fleet of ten nuclear-powered Nimitz class carriers was commissioned, they have epitomized United States superpower status and worldwide power projection. These are due to be replaced in the decades to come with the even more sophisticated nuclear-powered Gerald R. Ford class. Compiled and written by Michael Green, Aircraft Carriers of the United States Navy contains superb images of all the different types of classes of carriers employed by the US Navy since 1922. These and its highly informative text and captions give the reader a broad overview of this fascinating subject.

A few weeks ago, Letty was a typical girl. She was popular, pretty, and her biggest concern was her reputation at school. But after being kidnapped, brainwashed, and finally rescued by Andy—the boy she once tormented—she has discovered the truth: she, Andy, and many like them are Seers, members of an ancient line, destined to defend humanity from the ryle.Now Andy needs her help. While Letty and her Caspian allies escape to the safety of the surface, Andy becomes prisoner to Ziesqe the Just, a ryle determined to use Andy to evade death and betray his race. With Andy in his clutches, and stalked by a ryle hunter tasked with retribution, Ziesqe races to achieve his ambition before Andy slips his chains, or his own blood is spilled.Letty has uncovered her power, and she must lead her friends back to the Netherscape—an underworld teeming with colossal insects and precocious mice—to save the boy who saved her.

Most kids hate to study, and homework is always a chore--but this book teaches kids how to transform drudgery into interesting and productive projects. The author offers suggestions for group learning and study projects, creating a stimulating study environment, and knowing the different ways to read different kinds of books, from math to literature. He also advises on organizing ideas for writing assignments, and seeking extra help for especially difficult subjects.