Books with author Michael P.

Neymar the Wizard is the fascinating coming-of-age story of Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, the skinny kid from Mogi das Cruzes, who has been called the next Pelé. Neymar has taken Brazil and the world by storm and continues to inspire millions of fans around the world with his talent, heart, and winning smile. Following the international bestsellers, The Flea the Amazing Story of Leo Messi and Ronaldo The Rise of a Winner, by Michael Part, Neymar The Wizard is the heart warming and emotional story of a father and son, who, against all odds, made the journey from the edge of poverty, to international stardom, through love, conviction, and a young boy s belief in himself.

A girl on the run. A dreaded declaration. A time of unforeseen change.After the shocking events at the True North Society compound, Fiona is deemed a traitor and finds herself on the run. Luckily, she discovers she still has a friend in the Society, but he informs her that Matthew has disappeared. Since she can’t go home, Fiona is forced into hiding, fearing the worse.Matthew has plenty of his own problems. Syrithia left him for dead in the desert, and he doesn’t know why or where her allegiances really lie. Matthew also knows Fiona is in trouble, but he’s helpless to get to her while the sun inches over the horizon.Meanwhile, something has changed. The True North Society has coveted key dates of future events for decades. However, they get their first glimpse that the current timeline is different. Vampire Nation makes their fated announcement, which isn’t when it is supposed to happen. So the end may be coming sooner than anyone realized…Rejoin Fiona and Matthew as they try to make sense of a world they thought they knew in the HEART-STOPPING fourth book in the Angeles Vampire series.Buy NOW!

Book Yourself Solid-now in paperback-is a complete instructional guide for startingn and growing a successful service business. It gives you simple, yet effective techniques for creating relentless demand and endless leads. It includes more than 200 proven marketing strategies for attracting new clients, earning more referrals, and building profitable, long-lasting professional relationships. If you want to take your service business to the next level, start here and Book Yourself Solid.

TONGUE TWISTERSSome of these tongue twisters look easy on paper, but when you try to say them out loud... Oh boy they can be tricky! Test your skills and the skills of your family and friends with the tricky tongue twisters within. If you find a tongue twister particularly easy, just try to repeat it a few times quickly and it will be sure to challenge you! This book is sure to provide hours of challenging fun for the whole family. Enjoy trying these testing tongue twisters today!

A sequel has never been this good...at being bad! In this highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling How to Be a Supervillain, Victor Spoil must save the world from an evil scheme to enslave the superheroes and villains--to his parents' utter disappointment. Victor Spoil hates the Junior Super Academy. It makes him cranky--and his parents couldn't be prouder, because supervillains aren't meant to be nice. Until Victor confesses he wants to leave and become a librarian. The horror!But when superheroes and villains--including his parents--start disappearing, only a dedicated do-gooder like Victor can track them down. He discovers that the supers are being captured to square off against aliens in gladiator-like shows. And unlike the scripted fights that the supers usually sign up for, these battles are to the death!Victor and his fellow super students must join together and harness their super powers to battle this dastardly mega-villain. But to be a hero, Victor finally has to embrace his inner villain. Will he be able to stoop that low?

The New York Times bestseller that’s changing America’s diet is now perfect for younger readers“What’s for dinner?” seemed like a simple question—until journalist and supermarket detective Michael Pollan delved behind the scenes. From fast food and big organic to small farms and old-fashioned hunting and gathering, this young readers’ adaptation of Pollan’s famous food-chain exploration encourages kids to consider the personal and global health implications of their food choices. In a smart, compelling format with updated facts, plenty of photos, graphs, and visuals, as well as a new afterword and backmatter, The Omnivore’s Dilemma serves up a bold message to the generation that needs it most: It’s time to take charge of our national eating habits—and it starts with you.

“Pronko takes the sweeping size, bustle, and chaos of Tokyo and makes it small, introspective, and personal,” Independent Publisher. Gold Award Readers’ Favorite Non-Fiction Cultural (2016)Gold Award Global E-Book Awards Travel Writing (2016)Gold Award Non-Fiction Author’s Association (2016)Gold Honoree Benjamin Franklin Digital IBPA (2016)Winner Best Indie Book Award Non-Fiction (2016)Indie Groundbreaking Book Independent Publisher Book Review (2016)Motions and Moments is the third book by Michael Pronko on life in the biggest city in the world. Based on two decades living, teaching and writing in Tokyo, the author examines how Tokyoites work, dress, commute, eat and sleep with an eye for detail and a passion for the city. The writing is steeped in the city’s perpetual energy and filled with insights into the engaging, intricate life in one of the most dynamic places in the world. Included are topics about living in small spaces, learning to love crowds, dealing with Tokyo’s uncertainties and surviving the earthquake. As in his first two books, the pieces capture the ceaseless flow and passing mini-dramas of the city with gentle humor and rich detail. These memoir-like writings delve into the vibrancy and fluidity of Tokyo and ponder what it all means with delight and perception.For more information, go to: www.michaelpronko.com

Young Cooper Cain is driven from his home and his country by a nefarious cousin. Little does he expect the life that awaits him...On his way to Antigua from his native England, Cooper finds himself captured by pirates and eventually signs on to be a member of their crew.Follow Cooper Cain as he finds his way aboard a pirate ship, navigating through extreme danger, love, and loss on the high seas, trying to reconcile his ideals with his adopted way of life.

Jeanne DuPrau's The City of Ember meets Louis Sachar's Holes in this imaginative and humorous middle grade debut from Michael Perry, New York Times bestselling author of the adult novels Population: 485 and Truck: A Love Story.When the world started to fall apart, the government gave everyone two choices: move into the Bubble Cities…or take their chances outside.Maggie's family chose to live in the world that was left behind. Deciding it's time to grow up and grow tough, Maggie rechristens herself "Ford Falcon"—a name inspired by the beat-up car she finds at a nearby junkyard.Ford's family goes to this junkyard to scavenge for things they can use or barter with the other people who live OutBubble. Her family has been able to survive this brave new world by working together. But when Ford comes home one day to discover her home ransacked and her family missing, she must find the strength to rescue her loved ones with the help of some unlikely friends.The Scavengers is a wholly original tween novel that combines an action-packed adventure, a heartfelt family story, and a triumphant journey of self-discovery in a world where one person's junk is another person's key to survival. Katherine Applegate, author of the Newbery Medal winner The One and Only Ivan, raves: "Michael Perry pulls out all the stops in this colorful tale."

Travel to Vietnam soon?Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia with a population of around 95 million, ranked 14 on the list of most populous countries. The country has a long history of influence with China. Replete with rich cultural history, quiet and contented lifestyle and great job opportunities, Vietnam is a melting pot of cultures with cultural and historical influences from China, France, India, Japan, and many other countries from the across the globe, in general, and from Asia, in particular.Whether you want to visit Vietnam as a traveller or want to settle down there, this book will be immensely useful to know a lot about the country including:Its rich history dating back to the Palaeolithic ageIts culture, language, and customs picked up from other cultures and given a Vietnamese twistThe various religions practiced Lifestyle, housing, weather, and transportationJobs, cost of living, and other pertinent detailsAnd much more...Backed by a society that believes in collectivism and overall goodness for everyone in the community, Vietnam is a great country to visit or even in which to settle down. Armed with the information given in this book, you will be able to manage the differences in cultures and lifestyle without much ado appreciating the beauty of your own culture and country while being open-minded about imbibing and learning about new countries and cultures.What are you waiting for? Let's start learning about Vietnam today!