Books with author Richard Lake

Debut author and Vanity Fair film critic Richard Lawson makes your heart stop and time stand still in his extraordinary and life-affirming novel that's perfect for fans of If I Stay and We All Looked Up.In the hours after a bridge collapse rocks their city, a group of Boston teenagers meet in the waiting room of Massachusetts General Hospital:Siblings Jason and Alexa have already experienced enough grief for a lifetime, so in this moment of confusion and despair, Alexa hopes that she can look to her brother for support. But a secret Jason has been keeping from his sister threatens to tear the siblings apart...right when they need each other most. Scott is waiting to hear about his girlfriend, Aimee, who was on a bus with her theater group when the bridge went down. Their relationship has been rocky, but Scott knows that if he can just see Aimee one more time, if she can just make it through this ordeal and he can tell her he loves her, everything will be all right.And then there's Skyler, whose sister Kate—the sister who is more like a mother, the sister who is basically Skyler's everything—was crossing the bridge when it collapsed. As the minutes tick by without a word from the hospital staff, Skyler is left to wonder how she can possibly move through life without the one person who makes her feel strong when she's at her weakest.In his riveting, achingly beautiful debut, Richard Lawson guides readers through an emotional and life-changing night as these teens are forced to face the reality of their pasts...and the prospect of very different futures.

This bilingual color concept book celebrates a rainbow of traditional objects seen during the Chinese New Year.Hóng is the color of explosive firecrackers! Jīn is the hue of lucky coins. Zŏng is the shade of sweet peanut puffs. Welcome to the festivities of the Chinese New Year, where symbolic gifts, foods, and objects come together in a celebration of beautiful colors. This vibrant, simple, and highly graphic bilingual book is the perfect introduction to Chinese and English words for colors as it honors one of the biggest holidays around the world. Includes informative back matter.

It started as a game. Six college kids at a party. Then someone suggested they try the Ouija board. The board that Corie had hidden in the back of her closet and swore never to touch again. Not after what happened last time. Not after Jake's death…They were only playing around, but the Ouija board worked, all right. Maybe too well. A spirit who called himself Butler began to send them messages—and make demands. Butler promised them a hidden treasure if only they would follow his directions and head off to a secluded spot in the mountains...a wild, isolated spot where anything could be waiting for them. Treasure or death. Or Butler himself.

Who was the shooting star with a very generous heart? Who cultivated the first round pearl? Who was the first woman doctor in America that became a medical pioneer? In Biografeats, author Richard Lam shares 24 short biographies of 12 men and women who found the courage to overcome many adversities on their path to success. This collection narrates the life lessons of some of history's greatest achievers - from artists and athletes, to entrepreneurs and humanitarians, as well as lawyers, teachers, and scientists from eleven different countries. These stories feature individuals that exemplify courage, persistence, perseverance, sacrifice, desire, determination, diligence, attitude, and belief. Each selection begins with the subject's childhood and then progresses through a course of events filled with challenges, adversities, failures, and successes, finally ending with a major achievement. Biografeats demonstrates that regardless of culture, race, nationality, gender, or circumstance, anyone can succeed in life and realize their dreams.Richard Lam lives to inspire and be inspired. He is a financial advisor in Chicago. Go to www.Biografeats.com for more info on the author, teacher resources, where to buy, etc.

Originally published by Scholastic in 1980, Laymon's young adult novel visits Janice, a sophomore in high school who has received a letter in the mail from an unknown secret admirer.Is it her secret crush, Mike? The creepy guy from marching band, Glen? A hobo from the park? In any case, her best friend Susan thinks the guy is nuts. Or, is Susan playing a prank?Even before the internet, perverts always found a way...

"Richard Drake had a long career in the slave trade, describes several slave raids involving Euro-Americans." -Cambridge World History of Slavery (2011)"Drake described loading a boat so completely that not only was the hold crammed, but 50 slaves were also 'tied around the mast and rails' so that 'every available foot of space had been covered with black flesh.''' - NY Times, Feb. 7, 2003Arriving in Boston in 1802 at the age of 12, Richard Drake (1790-1857) joins his uncle on a slaving voyage between Benin and Brazil. Thus begins Richard Drake's 50-year career as a slave trader.Drake's harrowing account of his life as slave trader "Revelations of a Slave Smuggler," was published posthumously in 1860. His account includes many close 'scapes and adventures from run-away slave hunts, gold prospecting in Western Africa, being captured by an African tribe, a journey to the interior of Africa, lion hunting, slave hunting in Africa with a tribe, marriage to an African woman, visits with African kings and princes, slave markets, hurricanes, smuggling slaves into the United States, clipper ships, West Indies trade, emigration to Cuba, bloodhounds, piracy, ship sinkings, becoming captain, slave marts, loss of the Amistad, and his wretched conclusion.About the source of the slaves for the slave trade, Drake writes: "There is a war going on between the King of Ashantee and his neighbors, and he is capturing a great many prisoners, which he ships down the river to sell as slaves, or else sends to the mountains to wash out gold. The slaves are here traded for blue cotton gowns, called tobes, coral beads, looking-glasses, and trinkets of brass and copper, as well as for gold dust."In describing the moment of his capture by an African tribe, Drake writes: " I was seated under a tree, drinking water from a calabash, when the first shouts and a shower of arrows threw our camp into confusion. Next moment the forest appeared to be alive with a legion of savages. I saw my uncle seize his pistols and sword, just as a ferocious negro, armed with a huge club, was making at me...."On a later slave ship expedition, when the ship caught fire, he witnessed from his life boat slaves on the burning ship who had escaped from the hold, including one who called out his name who turned out to be his "devoted Yallaba wife." He then realized that "doubtless, it was my own child that I beheld embraced by the poor loving mother. At that moment I forgot Diego Ramos, and my uncle; remembered nothing but that I had once held this poor African wife in my arms, and that she had once preserved my life at the risk of her own. I stretched out my arms, and shouted in the Dahoman tongue, 'Sooluh! Sooluh! Philip will save you!'"In the end, Drake would repent for his part in the slave trade, writing, "May God forgive me for my crimes, and have mercy on me hereafter; and may my story serve some good purpose in the world I am leaving."

Now, especially for children, a Bible that features the history of the American heroes who helped to shape our Christian nation. The New King James Bible text is wonderful for study, and the 64 color pages are packed with articles about the true American heroes who contributed to making this nation great. Children can learn about God's word and how our country's early leaders used God's wisdom to make the country we live in today.

Debut author and Vanity Fair film critic Richard Lawson makes your heart stop and time stand still in his extraordinary and life-affirming novel that's perfect for fans of If I Stay and We All Looked Up.In the hours after a bridge collapse rocks their city, a group of Boston teenagers meet in the waiting room of Massachusetts General Hospital:Siblings Jason and Alexa have already experienced enough grief for a lifetime, so in this moment of confusion and despair, Alexa hopes that she can look to her brother for support. But a secret Jason has been keeping from his sister threatens to tear the siblings apart...right when they need each other most. Scott is waiting to hear about his girlfriend, Aimee, who was on a bus with her theater group when the bridge went down. Their relationship has been rocky, but Scott knows that if he can just see Aimee one more time, if she can just make it through this ordeal and he can tell her he loves her, everything will be all right.And then there's Skyler, whose sister Kate—the sister who is more like a mother, the sister who is basically Skyler's everything—was crossing the bridge when it collapsed. As the minutes tick by without a word from the hospital staff, Skyler is left to wonder how she can possibly move through life without the one person who makes her feel strong when she's at her weakest.In his riveting, achingly beautiful debut, Richard Lawson guides readers through an emotional and life-changing night as these teens are forced to face the reality of their pasts...and the prospect of very different futures.

Debut author and Vanity Fair film critic Richard Lawson makes your heart stop and time stand still in his extraordinary and life-affirming novel that's perfect for fans of If I Stay and We All Looked Up.In the hours after a bridge collapse rocks their city, a group of Boston teenagers meet in the waiting room of Massachusetts General Hospital:Siblings Jason and Alexa have already experienced enough grief for a lifetime, so in this moment of confusion and despair, Alexa hopes that she can look to her brother for support. But a secret Jason has been keeping from his sister threatens to tear the siblings apart...right when they need each other most. Scott is waiting to hear about his girlfriend, Aimee, who was on a bus with her theater group when the bridge went down. Their relationship has been rocky, but Scott knows that if he can just see Aimee one more time, if she can just make it through this ordeal and he can tell her he loves her, everything will be all right.And then there's Skyler, whose sister Kate—the sister who is more like a mother, the sister who is basically Skyler's everything—was crossing the bridge when it collapsed. As the minutes tick by without a word from the hospital staff, Skyler is left to wonder how she can possibly move through life without the one person who makes her feel strong when she's at her weakest.In his riveting, achingly beautiful debut, Richard Lawson guides readers through an emotional and life-changing night as these teens are forced to face the reality of their pasts...and the prospect of very different futures.

It started as a game. Six college kids at a party. Then someone suggested they try the Ouija board. The board that Corie had hidden in the back of her closet and swore never to touch again. Not after what happened last time. Not after Jake's death…They were only playing around, but the Ouija board worked, all right. Maybe too well. A spirit who called himself Butler began to send them messages—and make demands. Butler promised them a hidden treasure if only they would follow his directions and head off to a secluded spot in the mountains...a wild, isolated spot where anything could be waiting for them. Treasure or death. Or Butler himself.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a rainbow of traditions in this bilingual board book! Hóng is the color of firecrackers! Jīn is the hue of lucky coins. Zŏng is the shade of sweet peanut puffs. Welcome to the festivities of the Chinese New Year, where symbolic gifts, foods, and objects come together in a celebration of beautiful colors. This simple and bold bilingual board book is perfect for toddlers and lap sitters. Each spread focuses on a particular color, giving the name in both Chinese and English, and showcasing a traditional part of the New Year celebration--from paper fans to lion dances. For older readers, a large-format picture book is also available, which features additional backmatter about the symbols shown.