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  • The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains: Oddball Criminals from Comic Book History

    Jon Morris

    Hardcover (Quirk Books, March 28, 2017)
    Meet more than one hundred of the oddest supervillains in comics history, complete with backstories, vintage art, and colorful commentary.This collection affectionately spotlights the most ridiculous, bizarre, and cringe-worthy criminals ever published, from fandom favorites like MODOK and Egg Fu to forgotten weirdos like Brickbat (choice of weapon: poison bricks) and Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man. Casual comics readers and diehard enthusiasts alike will relish the hilarious commentary and vintage art from obscure old comics.
  • Montana for Kids: The Story of Our State

    Allen Morris Jones

    Paperback (Bangtail Press, Oct. 16, 2018)
    WINNER! Western Writers of America 2019 Spur Award: Best Western Storyteller/Illustrated Children's Book! Have you ever thought about all the things that might have happened in a place before you arrived? Montana's been around for a long time, and it has all sorts of interesting tales to tell. There are stories about the first peoples and how horses came to the region, stories about bison and vigilantes and how Lewis and Clark explored the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers. There are some really good yarns about mountain men and gold miners striking it rich, and even some stories about copper kings and railroad barons. With 24 delightful illustrations created by the author, Montana for Kids puts all these stories together in one fascinating package. No matter how old you are, it's the perfect introduction to the Treasure State.
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  • The World We Left Behind Book Two: A Journey From Georgia To Maine

    John Morris

    language (, Aug. 30, 2016)
    For more than two thousand miles, the Appalachian Trail winds its way through hilly and mountainous terrain from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to Mount Katahdin, Maine. Hiking its 2,188 mile length seems like an impossible task, but every year adventurers from all over the world give it a try. Many come to the trail because they're looking for something. John, aka "Morris the Cat," is one of those searchers.The first volume of The World We Left Behind: A Journey from Georgia to Maine details John and his hiking companion Torry's, first steps into "the chaotic unknown" that is the Appalachian Trail. The World We Left Behind: Book Two follows their adventure 762 miles north as they encounter thieves in Hot Springs, North Carolina, and motorcycle gangs in Hampton, Tennessee, among the many other adventures they share. Readers will connect with the cast of colorful characters met on and off the trail, through the dramatic, and spontaneous events that truly make up a thru-hike. Morris finds true belonging within the community of hikers, with every sense of the phrase "Hike Your Own Hike" epitomizing his journey. Hikers and armchair wanderers alike will find this book an inspirational read!
  • Poems of Early Childhood

    J. Morris Jones

    Hardcover (Field Enterprises, March 15, 1954)
    Volume 1 of Childcraft. Poems of Early Childhood. 1954.
  • Montana for Kids: The Story of Our State

    Allen Morris Jones

    Hardcover (Bangtail Press, Oct. 16, 2018)
    WINNER! Western Writers of America 2019 Spur Award: Best Western Storyteller/Illustrated Children's Book!Have you ever thought about all the things that might have happened in a place before you arrived? Montana's been around for a long time, and it has all sorts of interesting tales to tell. There are stories about the first peoples and how horses came to the region, stories about bison and vigilantes and how Lewis and Clark explored the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers. There are some really good yarns about mountain men and gold miners striking it rich, and even some stories about copper kings and railroad barons. With 24 delightful illustrations created by the author, Montana for Kids puts all these stories together in one fascinating package. No matter how old you are, it's the perfect introduction to the Treasure State.
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  • Montana for Kids: The Story of Our State

    Allen Morris Jones

    eBook (Bangtail Press, Oct. 17, 2018)
    Have you ever thought about all the things that might have happened in a place before you arrived?Montana s been around for a long time, and it has all sorts of interesting tales to tell. There are stories about the first peoples and how horses came to the region, stories about bison and vigilantes and how Lewis and Clark explored the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers. There are some really good yarns about mountain men and gold miners striking it rich, and even some stories about copper kings and railroad barons.With 24 delightful illustrations created by the author, Montana for Kids puts all these stories together in one fascinating package. No matter how old you are, it s the perfect introduction to the Treasure State.
  • The Park in the Dark

    John Morris

    eBook
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  • Out of this World

    Morris Jones

    Hardcover (New Holland Publishers, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Discover everything you need to know about space travel. Out of this World is rocket science made easy. Find out what astronauts wear and how they live in space. Did you hear about the first animal that went into space? Learn about planet exploration, moon landings, space stations and future missions including holidays in space. Explore the rings of Saturn, examine asteroids and look for life on Mars! Out of this World is an informative and challenging guide to our solar system and beyond. Morris Jones introduces the notion of tourism into space and considers the future of space. Activities at the rear of the book ensure that whatever has been read has also been retained and additional information gives budding space-goers a guide as to where they might access more information. Fullcolour and hardcover, Out of this World is a fun, informative and durable must-have for budding space enthusiasts.
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  • Life Beyond Earth

    Morris Jones

    Hardcover (New Holland Publishers, )
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  • Childcraft in Fifteen Volumes : Volume One Poems of Early Childhood

    J. Morris [editor] Jones

    Hardcover (Field Enterprises educational Corporation, March 15, 1961)
    This is a lovely book of vintage poems of early childhood. The illustrations are bright and colorful, pictures of children, birds and animals, kings and queens, seasons and holidays. Great poems such as Pease Porridge Hot, See-Saw, Margery Daw, Jack Be Nimble, Old King Cole, The Queen of Hearts, The Three Little Kittens, The Funny Old Man and His Wife, Wynken, Blynken, and Nod, and so many other favorites. 200 pages of illustrations!
  • Living at 100: No Shame in His Name

    Dansiea Jones Morris

    eBook (Xulon Press, Jan. 6, 2019)
    Even in a world filled with thousands of today’s self-help books and blogs, nothing can promise life-transformation like the Word of God. In the Book of Proverbs, God provides us with thirty-one chapters of groundbreaking truths that fill our hearts and minds with His wisdom. In His Name Living 100 explores the depth of God’s treasured words of understanding in an engaging, practical study that reveals the power of praying for wisdom in the Name of Jesus. In this scriptural devotional book, author Dansiea Jones Morris complies Solomon’s amazing teaching into a thirty-day journey through the Book of Proverbs that will equip you to take on the challenges, trials, and triumphs of life. This compelling collection of God’s precepts will enhance your quiet time with God as well as your outlook on daily living. Discover applicable guidance through the perspective of a wife, mother, friend, and teacher, as Morris shares her inspiring vision for each chapter of Proverbs. Conquer everyday struggles—from disputes between friends to financial hardships—with spiritual direction and discernment as you learn to develop and practice God’s wisdom in your walk with Christ. Beginning with a daily prayer centering upon the Name of Jesus, this devotional study is filled with opportunities for meditation on God’s love and profound questions for self-reflection, so that you can revitalize your relationship with Jesus and build your life upon His wisdom. Gain fresh insight into God’s plan for a prosperous life and key understandings about finding success in your career, your finances, your marriage, and your family, all through the lens of God’s perfect wisdom—our answer for everything.
  • Living at 100: No Shame in His Name

    Dansiea Jones Morris

    Paperback (Xulon Press, Nov. 29, 2018)
    Even in a world filled with thousands of today's self-help books and blogs, nothing can promise life-transformation like the Word of God. In the Book of Proverbs, God provides us with thirty-one chapters of groundbreaking truths that fill our hearts and minds with His wisdom. In His Name Living 100 explores the depth of God's treasured words of understanding in an engaging, practical study that reveals the power of praying for wisdom in the Name of Jesus. In this scriptural devotional book, author Dansiea Jones Morris complies Solomon's amazing teaching into a thirty-day journey through the Book of Proverbs that will equip you to take on the challenges, trials, and triumphs of life. This compelling collection of God's precepts will enhance your quiet time with God as well as your outlook on daily living. Discover applicable guidance through the perspective of a wife, mother, friend, and teacher, as Morris shares her inspiring vision for each chapter of Proverbs. Conquer everyday struggles-from disputes between friends to financial hardships-with spiritual direction and discernment as you learn to develop and practice God's wisdom in your walk with Christ. Beginning with a daily prayer centering upon the Name of Jesus, this devotional study is filled with opportunities for meditation on God's love and profound questions for self-reflection, so that you can revitalize your relationship with Jesus and build your life upon His wisdom. Gain fresh insight into God's plan for a prosperous life and key understandings about finding success in your career, your finances, your marriage, and your family, all through the lens of God's perfect wisdom-our answer for everything.