Books with author Michael Paris

THE BOOK BEHIND THE HIT CHANNEL 5 DOCUMENTARYA glimpse of life inside the world’s most secretive country, as told by Britain’s best-loved travel writer.In May 2018, former Monty Python stalwart and intrepid globetrotter Michael Palin spent two weeks in the notoriously secretive Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, a cut-off land without internet or phone signal, where the countryside has barely moved beyond a centuries-old peasant economy but where the cities have gleaming skyscrapers and luxurious underground train stations. His resulting documentary for Channel 5 was widely acclaimed.Now he shares his day-by-day diary of his visit, in which he describes not only what he saw – and his fleeting views of what the authorities didn’t want him to see – but recounts the conversations he had with the country’s inhabitants, talks candidly about his encounters with officialdom, and records his musings about a land wholly unlike any other he has ever visited – one that inspires fascination and fear in equal measure.Written with Palin’s trademark warmth and wit, and illustrated with beautiful colour photographs throughout, the journal offers a rare insight into the North Korea behind the headlines.

A black tunnel began to form around me. My room started to spin. Desperately I tried to cry out but I couldn't make a sound. Then, like shattering glass, I crashed straight through the tunnel and out to the other side. Propelled out of his safe, ordinary world, Andrew is caught in the midst of a desolate city, torn apart by vicious gang wars. Here, the rules of survival are simple – you follow the pack, or you die. Dragged into one gang's brutal takeover campaign, Andrew has no choice but to embark on an unthinkable mission, in an attempt to sever the connection between the two worlds forever. If he succeeds, he will destroy everything in his life. But if he fails, hundreds will die – in both worlds.

Computer programming is a good exercise for the mind, and its an essential skill that can serve anyone well into adulthood. In C Is for Children, author and engineer D. Michael Parrish introduces children to the C programming language.Parrish presents lessons that focus on the C keywords. C Is for Children discusses all thirty-two keywords of the C89 standard andprovides over twenty example programs, along with guidewordsand a thorough glossary. Designed for third-, fourth-, and fifth-gradestudents, this textbook is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step learning toolfor kids interested in writing their own programs.Praise for C Is for ChildrenD. Michael Parrish is the Dr. Seuss of the digital age.George Matsoukas, authorIn a world of slavish conformity, this book is a refreshing, innovative, and entertaining contribution to childrens literature.Alex Bellas, EdD

The world has moved on since Jade and her companions defeated the dark priestess. Evil has another form, and in the age of Wi Fi, blue tooth and the World Wide Web, can Jade's brand of magic still be relevant? This is a stand-alone fantasy tale, which also concludes the dark elf series. It is suitable for children, young adults and the young at heart.

Invisible zombies. Weapons from the future. Fairies? Nine year old Corey McMaster found a ray gun in the bushes outside his trailer this morning. A gun from the future.But one pull on the trigger, one disintegrated 2002 Chevy Tahoe, and one holographic plea for help later, the question becomes: can Corey stop the zombie apocalypse before it starts? A rip-roaring comedy adventure that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.

Sports Stars, Series 3 adds 30 amatuer and professional athletes to its coverage. Students will find biographical sketches averaging seven pages each on athletes who participate in a wide range of sports, including auto racing, baseball, basketball, figure skating, golf, hockey, tennis, volleyball and more. Also included is a listing by sport of all the athletes featured in Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3 as well as a cumulative name and subject index covering athletes in all three series. Entries contain more than 50 photos including action shots of the individual.

Discover the different types of dinosaurs that once roamed the Earth in this simplistic and vibrantly illustrated picture book perfect for young nonfiction readers.A long, long time ago, dinosaurs roamed the earth.Some were big, and some were little. Some were fast, and some were slow. Some lived alone, and some lived together. They are gone now, but you can still see their bones at museums all around the world.Simple text and bold, vibrant illustrations take young explorers on a tour through the time of the dinosaurs.Don't Miss More from Michael Paul in Chomp: A Shark Romp!