Books with author Nathaniel

It should have been a day to remember: in the meadows beyond the school summer camp, Bobby had his first kiss. But when a slung rock shatters his friend Breck’s front teeth, Bobby must be punished… He’ll spend the rest of his life trying to forget Assistant Principal Diabolus and the terrible things that happened in that lonely cabin.The years pass in a haze. Diabolus haunts Bobby and his friend Willis like a specter, preying on their bodies when backs are turned. By the time he graduates, Bobby is a shell of the man he might have been; he spends his days and nights stumbling between college bars, his thoughts drifting again and again to suicide.But when Ardee, an old girlfriend on her way home from college, finds Bobby passed out in the street, his journey toward recovery—and revenge—can finally begin.Bobby’s Socks is the moving story of one man forced to confront his abusive past, and is a sober reminder that, through love and healing, suffering can be transcended—and evil confronted.

New York Times Book Review Editor’s ChoiceSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2015 FINANCIAL TIMES AND MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEARA New York Times technology and business reporter charts the dramatic rise of Bitcoin and the fascinating personalities who are striving to create a new global money for the Internet age.Digital Gold is New York Times reporter Nathaniel Popper’s brilliant and engrossing history of Bitcoin, the landmark digital money and financial technology that has spawned a global social movement.The notion of a new currency, maintained by the computers of users around the world, has been the butt of many jokes, but that has not stopped it from growing into a technology worth billions of dollars, supported by the hordes of followers who have come to view it as the most important new idea since the creation of the Internet. Believers from Beijing to Buenos Aires see the potential for a financial system free from banks and governments. More than just a tech industry fad, Bitcoin has threatened to decentralize some of society’s most basic institutions.An unusual tale of group invention, Digital Gold charts the rise of the Bitcoin technology through the eyes of the movement’s colorful central characters, including an Argentinian millionaire, a Chinese entrepreneur, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, and Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Already, Bitcoin has led to untold riches for some, and prison terms for others.

Buried treasure, old-school pirates, and an international race against time will make this summer vacation the thrill of a lifetime.When the Peretz kids discover a mysterious map inside their family’s robot, there’s no telling where it may lead. Digging up a box of priceless gems in the Mojave Desert is a fun way to spend a hot afternoon, but returning a billionaire’s stolen loot is no simple feat. Yaakov Peretz and the others will have to get past Pete Weasel and his pirate gang. And even if they do, they’ll soon learn that foiling a bunch of thieving pirates is just the beginning. Yaakov will have to put together the clues, and gather all of the wit and grit that he can muster, to stop a dangerous crook before it’s too late.Scroll to the top and grab this page-turner that will leave you begging for more!

Jamaica is a land of discovery and adventure, and Yaakov Peretz is about to encounter both.The Peretz kids know the story of Christopher Columbus’s legendary gold mine on Jamaica. It’s a family tale going back generations, to an ancestor named Simon Mendez, from the time of the Spanish Inquisition. They hear stories of the pirates who once inhabited Jamaica and turned looting Spanish ships into a national sport. So, when their mother’s former teacher invites everyone to Jamaica for an art show, the trip seems like the opportunity of a lifetime. Better still, Yaakov, Yosef and Rachel find an old letter from Simon, a letter that will show them the way to the mine… if they can figure out what it means.There are dangerous people on Jamaica, though, people with dangerous secrets. Yaakov is determined to bring them all down and to solve the mystery of Columbus’s gold mine, once and for all.Why not? He’s a Peretz. You don’t mess with a Peretz.Scroll to the top of the page, click "Buy" and hop on a thrill ride you'll never forget!

Nominated for the 2017 Cybils Award!The Peretz kids are up against a new kind of enemy.After battling pirates, kidnappers and other scoundrels this past summer, all that the Peretz family wants is a quiet Chanukah vacation in Israel. But on the last day, things start to get strange.The Peretzes spend their last day visiting the Acra in Jerusalem, a fortress built centuries ago by a Greek tyrant named Antiochus, who was defeated in the story of Chanukah.Resolved to avenge his great ancestor's loss, the egomaniac manager, Rutvij Rao, has trapped all of the museum's visitors. Nobody leaves until the world acknowledges Rutvij Rao's kingdom.Yaakov Peretz and his siblings must now find a way to escape from the Acra and to stop Rutvij Rao in his tracks.Join them on their latest daring adventure, as they race to free the mad dictator's hostages - especially their parents!

It should have been a day to remember: in the meadows beyond the school summer camp, Bobby had his first kiss. But when a slung rock shatters his friend Breck’s front teeth, Bobby must be punished… He’ll spend the rest of his life trying to forget Assistant Principal Diabolus and the terrible things that happened in that lonely cabin.The years pass in a haze. Diabolus haunts Bobby and his friend Willis like a specter, preying on their bodies when backs are turned. By the time he graduates, Bobby is a shell of the man he might have been; he spends his days and nights stumbling between college bars, his thoughts drifting again and again to suicide.But when Ardee, an old girlfriend on her way home from college, finds Bobby passed out in the street, his journey toward recovery—and revenge—can finally begin.Bobby’s Socks is the moving story of one man forced to confront his abusive past, and is a sober reminder that, through love and healing, suffering can be transcended—and evil confronted.

Ancient Egypt, 1233 BC This is Young Neti-Kerty‘s dream: To follow in her father’s footsteps and become the first femalemummifier in Thebes. Shabaka, the secretive Prefect, the Pharaoh’s special envoy charged with combating crime in the capital of the Pharaoh’s empire, also often makes use of Neti Kerty’s special talents. With her powers of deduction and knowledge of the dead, she has already helped solve many crimes. But then the unimaginable happens. Her parents are cruelly murdered, and Neti-Kerty’s small, idyllic world shatters. Together with Shabaka the Prefect, she embarks on the search for her parents‘ murderer. Surviving many shared adventures, they stumble upon a monstrous conspiracy... The Mummifier's Daughter carries us back to a land steeped in gods, god-kings, ritual and magic. It paints for the reader a detailed picture of Pharaonic Egypt in all its shadowed glory. Faithfully recreating one of the most remarkable eras in Egypt’s history, bestselling author Nathaniel Burns weaves a shudderingly ominous tale of ancient Egypt’s mysteries with a cast of characters the modern reader will recognize even though millenia have passed. So light up the incense, sit close to the light and draw back the curtains on the shadowed past with this gripping tale of love and intrigue among the living and the dead in one of history’s most intriguing civilizations. What Customers Say: "CSI: Ancient Egypt! Neti was a strong character that I quickly came to care about." - Wendy Scott, Fantasy Author of The Windflowers Trilogy Golden Scarab "Burns uses a thrilling hunt for a murderer to skillfully reveal the secret practices of ancient Egypt's embalmers and other of its mysteries." - Patricia De Hemricourt, Autho of The Divided Island "The characters wonderfully woven, I could see what they saw, feel what they felt. It was a nonstop read! I loved it!" - Marigoldsnzinnias "A fun historical mystery with a twist." - Woodsusa "Compelling and gentle, a mystery and a romance in one." - Ladycaviar, Washington, DC Also available on Amazon: Princess of Egypt (The Mummifier's Daughter #2) The Curse of Anubis (The Mummifier's Daughter #3)

Most people fear the Spanish Inquisition. Simon Mendez will make the Inquisition fear him.Pretending to be Catholic, the Mendez family secretly practices their Jewish faith. Their trick works until the Inquisition captures Simon’s father and sentences him to death.Outraged, 17-year-old Simon is determined to rescue his father before he’s burned at the stake. To do it, he’ll have to take on the overwhelming power of the Inquisition.Simon’s sure he’s got what it takes. From his secret base in the forest, Simon will strike back hard against the Inquisition’s troops and their allies. He’ll use whatever weapons he has to protect his family.But at night, he is haunted by dreams of a holy ancestor, who urges him to seek a different kind of revenge – physical violence may not be the best way to fight back.The Inquisition’s informants and allies are everywhere. Everybody is after Simon, eager to see both him and his father burn. It’s only a matter of time before the Inquisition tracks him down.Join Simon Mendez in an epic battle that will grip you until the very end.

Do you want to be fully connected with your child?Did you know that you can actually connect while cooking together?Click *look inside* to get your FREE activity kitTeach your child basic math skills while having parent-child quality time together.Jacob loves to cook, but what he likes even more is to spend time with his mom.This book is all about the parent-child connection and building a relationship with your child. The recipe in this book is the base for the fun story that will give you, the parent, ideas on how to support and empower your child while cooking together.The easy step-by-step recipe is designed with images, rather than just words, so very young children can use it, even if they can’t read yet.You will also find “ParenTips” on how to create a supportive and child-empowering atmosphere in your own home and use it to teach your child basic math skills.This book is aboutParent-child connectionRelationship buildingFamily quality timeFun parentingEarly childhood math skillsScroll up and grab a copy today.

Nate saves the day! Maybe? While out fishing one day, a puffin bird named Nate along with his friends discover thousands of struggling horseshoe crabs covering the shoreline. Nate wants to rescue each and every one of them but, Nate's friends are fearful of horseshoe crabs. What will Nate's friends do? Will they just close their eyes and hope they disappear? Will they overcome their fear?Simple colorful illustrations flows through a medley of bright backgrounds and the cutest little birds. This heartwarming, delightful tale speaks to the importance of teamwork, empathy & kindness.

Summer is almost over, but the heat is suddenly rising for Yaakov Peretz and his family.A neighborhood bully and another shady character are planning something sneaky at a Southern California airshow.Yaakov knows. He overhead them plotting. And it’s time to take matters into his own hands.But soon his hands are really tied! Before they know it, the Peretzes find themselves hostage to a mysterious stranger known only as “Raul,” a man with something more devious up his sleeve.Escaping capture is only the beginning. Yaakov and family soon uncover Raul’s conspiracy to wreak disaster in Israel’s Timna Valley Park, the site of King Solomon’s ancient copper mines.The stakes are high! Yaakov will take nothing lying down. In a daring race against time, he’ll plunge into unfamiliar territory, battling live and robotic foes and more to defeat this evil scheme.Scroll to the top and click “Buy” to jump into an unforgettable adventure!

NATHANIEL Name Tracing Workbook – Preschoolers Kindergarten Practice Workbook - Toddlers Writing Notebook - Learn How to Write NATHANIEL - Preschoolers Activities Teaching your child the basics of writing is a difficult task especially if he or she is full of energy and finds it more difficult to focus. In order to give him a push in the first years of school or kindergartner, we are presenting a revolutionary way of teaching your baby the basics of the alphabet: the name tracing workbook for children. Why our workbook? The name tracing workbook has been designed specifically to teach children the basic of spelling and writing. By learning to write his own name, your child will develop the abilities and skills needed in the first years of schools while having fun. The 100 pages activity book is the perfect choice if you are searching to invest in your child’s education from the beginning so don’t hesitate and get him the only workbook he needs! LEARNING THE FIRST LETTERS: teaching your toddler the first letters and how to spell his or her name is difficult, which is why we have designed a special workbook that will make the learning process easier and a lot more fun, adding to the baby’s educational fund. PERSONALIZED WORKING: the name is the first word any child should learn how to spell, but it is almost impossible to find special help for that task. NATHANIEL Name Tracing Workbook is divided in 12 themed chapters that will teach your toddler how to spell his or her name in a fun and interactive way. WHAT IT CONTAINS: NATHANIEL Name Tracing Workbook counts no less than 100 pages divided in 12 themed sheets that propose recognition activities, letter tracing practice and letter games, that are sure to teach your child the basics of writing and spelling. FOR TODDLERS: NATHANIEL Name Tracing Workbook is made especially for children aged 3 to 6 so your son or daughter will be well prepared for both kindergarten and first grade! Learning the alphabet will be a piece of cake if your kid will already have the foundation letter tracing so why not give him a head start in school. THE PERFECT GIFT: offering a present to a toddler that is both fun and parents-approved is an almost impossible task, but the name tracing workbook has it all: it is educational, personalized and made especially for youngsters ages 3 to 6 so, if you’re trying to bring a smile on a kid’s face, this is it!