Books with author Rick Thomas

What would it be like for a myth to walk among men? Thor, Prince of the mystical world of Asgard, is set to become King. But Thor is arrogant and impulsive. So to teach his son a lesson, Odin Allfather banishes Thor to Earth, where the God of Thunder will be forced to learn humility and compassion. Only there, among men, will Thor learn to be truly mighty!

"A perceptive, old-school travel writer whose prose brings celebrated and obscure destinations to life." —The New York Times"The Joys of Travel is itself a joy." —Paul Theroux, New York Times bestselling author of Deep SouthIn The Joys of Travel: And Stories That Illuminate Them, veteran travel writer Thomas Swick reflects on what he has identified as “the seven joys of travel”: anticipation, movement, break from routine, novelty, discovery, emotional connection, and heightened appreciation of home. Coupled with the personal essays are seven true stories that illustrate these joys. Each details the author’s experience visiting destinations across the globe, including Munich, Bangkok, Sicily, Iowa, and Key West.The Joys of Travel awakens readers to pleasures that, as travelers, they may be taking for granted, and shows non-travelers what they’ve been missing. It offers tips on how people can get the most out of their trips, including strategies for meeting locals, and examines how various modes of transportation affect a traveler’s experience. Throughout this enlightening memoir, Swick also supplies readers with the titles of travel classics that will not only prepare them for the places they visit, but make those places more meaningful once they arrive.Before your next trip, be it a family vacation or a backpacking tour of Europe, read The Joys of Travel. It will inspire you to get the most out of your time away from home—and to get away more often.

The Joys of Travel: And Stories that Illuminate Them is a collection of Thomas Swick’s personal essays on what he has identified as “the seven joys of travel”: anticipation, movement, break from routine, novelty, discovery, emotional connection and heightened appreciation of home.The Joys of Travel awakens readers to pleasures that, as travelers, they may be taking for granted. It also shows non-travelers what they’ve been missing. It offers tips on how people can get the most out of their trips, as well as the titles of travel classics that will not only prepare them for the places they visit but make those places more meaningful once they get there. And it tells, through memories and stories, the tale of someone who has made a living writing about travel. In fact, the story of Thomas Swick’s life as a traveler neatly parallels the examination of a journey from beginning to end.Before you next trip, be it a family vacation or a backpacking tour of Europe, read The Joys of Travel. It will inspire you to get the most out of your time away from home and to get away more often.

Our proven Spectrum Math grade 7 workbook features 192 pages of drills and practice in math fundamentals. Recently updated to current national math and testing standards. This workbook for children ages 12 to 13 uses everyday math applications to teach basic skills. Math skills include: •Ratio and proportion •Fractions, decimals, and percents •Calculating interest •Perimeter, area, and volume •Algebra •Geometry •Probability and statistics Our best-selling Spectrum Math series features age-appropriate workbooks for Preschool to grade 8. Developed with the latest standards-based teaching methods that provide targeted practice in math fundamentals to ensure successful learning!

"A perceptive, old-school travel writer whose prose brings celebrated and obscure destinations to life." —The New York Times"The Joys of Travel is itself a joy." —Paul Theroux, New York Times bestselling author of Deep SouthIn The Joys of Travel: And Stories That Illuminate Them, veteran travel writer Thomas Swick reflects on what he has identified as “the seven joys of travel”: anticipation, movement, break from routine, novelty, discovery, emotional connection, and heightened appreciation of home. Coupled with the personal essays are seven true stories that illustrate these joys. Each details the author’s experience visiting destinations across the globe, including Munich, Bangkok, Sicily, Iowa, and Key West.The Joys of Travel awakens readers to pleasures that, as travelers, they may be taking for granted, and shows non-travelers what they’ve been missing. It offers tips on how people can get the most out of their trips, including strategies for meeting locals, and examines how various modes of transportation affect a traveler’s experience. Throughout this enlightening memoir, Swick also supplies readers with the titles of travel classics that will not only prepare them for the places they visit, but make those places more meaningful once they arrive.Before your next trip, be it a family vacation or a backpacking tour of Europe, read The Joys of Travel. It will inspire you to get the most out of your time away from home—and to get away more often.

What would it be like for a myth to walk among men?Thor, Prince of the mystical world of Asgard, is set to become King. But Thor is arrogant and impulsive. So to teach his son a lesson, Odin Allfather banishes Thor to Earth, where the God of Thunder will be forced to learn humility and compassion. Only there, among men, will Thor learn to be truly mighty!

Our proven Spectrum Math grade 6 workbook features 192 pages of drills and practice in math fundamentals. Recently updated to current national math and testing standards. This workbook for children ages 11 to 12 uses everyday math applications to teach basic skills. Math skills include: •Adding and subtracting to 6-digit numbers •Multiplication and division •Fractions, decimals, and percents •Metric and customary measurements •Algebra •Introduction to geometry •Probability and statistics Our best-selling Spectrum Math series features age-appropriate workbooks for Preschool to grade 8. Developed with the latest standards-based teaching methods that provide targeted practice in math fundamentals to ensure successful learning!

NICK FURY AND S.H.I.E.L.D. are faced with a foe no single person can defeat. So Fury sets out to bring together Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and form the Avengers! Join Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye as they battle the Asgardian trickster known as Loki, who plans to unleash a dangerous and powerful force upon the Earth. If Loki succeeds, the world as we know it will change forever—for the worse. Can the Avengers work together and rescue mankind from this vile villain’s cruel grip? Or will Loki disassemble this new team and become ruler of Earth?

Our proven Spectrum Math grade 3 workbook features 192 pages of drills and practice in math fundamentals. Recently updated to current national math and testing standards. This workbook for children ages 8 to 9 uses everyday math applications to teach basic skills. Math skills include: •Multiplication and division •Solving problems •Fractions, decimals, and percents •Adding and subtracting to 4-digit numbers •Metric and customary measurements •Graphs and probability Our best-selling Spectrum Math series features age-appropriate workbooks for Preschool to grade 8. Developed with the latest standards-based teaching methods that provide targeted practice in math fundamentals to ensure successful learning!

Our proven Spectrum Math grade 4 workbook features 184 pages of drills and practice in math fundamentals. Recently updated to current national math and testing standards. This workbook for children ages 9 to 10 uses everyday math applications to teach basic skills. Math skills include: •Advanced concepts •Multiplication and division •Word problems •Fractions •Metric and customary measurements •Pre-algebra •Graphs and probability Our best-selling Spectrum Math series features age-appropriate workbooks for Preschool to grade 8. Developed with the latest standards-based teaching methods that provide targeted practice in math fundamentals to ensure successful learning!