Books with author Steph Marshall

Ever wonder what life is like in Minecraft? Read Legends and Heroes to find out!The Blacksmith and The Apprentice: Issue 1The ancient art of blacksmithing is a thing of beauty. A lot of hard work goes into the process. It’s very complicated, really. Stoking the flames to many small, contained fires—making lumps of metal into differently shaped items of metal—hitting said lumps of metal with hammers to turn them into different weapons. You can shape metals into whatever item you want.Okay, it might not be a very interesting job, but apprenticing with the best blacksmith in the kingdom is a huge opportunity. Blacksmiths make the tools everyone needs to get about in their day-to-day lives. It’s a very prestigious and impressive position, although this honor is lost when the position is held by Dane, a youthful boy who dreams of greater adventure!Luckily, Dane has a skilled master to reign in his daydreaming. Viegar has quite an interesting past. From his years on the Royal Guard to his close relationship with the previous king, he’s quite a friend to have on your side.There is one other apprentice, Snip, who is much more passionate about his duties than Dane. Between the three of them, they churn out powerful weapons and protective armor, usually with no thanks to Dane.Of course, no cast of characters would be complete without the big man in charge—in this case, a king. By almost anyone’s account, he’s a good and fair ruler, but there is no one in power without enemies. Though Viegar and his workers only want to help their wonderful king, there are still plenty who wish to do him harm. But Dane can only imagine such things. It’s not as if he’d ever be in the position to really make any sort of difference or be in any place of power.Right?And though his apprenticeship is mundane and boring, the young man gets a few moments of excitement. Every once in a while, his master Viegar lets him venture out past the village to visit the caravan, where he can trade and buy supplies. It’s the most excitement Dane ever gets in his line of work.Sometimes, he gets to meet interesting people.Sometimes, he hears interesting things.And maybe, just maybe, he sometimes hears of a new opportunity for himself.But who would want to give up such a life as an esteemed apprentice?But of course, destiny and desire are not always what you expect . . .Secrets await!Solve the puzzle, uncover secrets!

The most dynamic, hands-on introduction to physical geology. Marshak gives students the tools they need for an enriching hands-on geology experience, in and out of class. The Sixth Edition includes an expanded suite of interactive simulations, Narrative Art videos, Real-World videos, and animations built on the vibrant art from the text. New Smartwork5 online activities provide visual and interactive questions with answer-specific feedback. And the Geotours Google Earth™ exercises get students applying what they’ve learned to real-life site explorations. These easy-to-use tools combine with Marshak’s signature narrative approach to the text and art program to give students the most effective means for visualizing, interacting with, and mastering geology concepts.

The world is in trouble and needs a Minecraft hero.Flynn, a hacker, enters a familiar but changing video game world where something goes terribly wrong.Flynn gets stuck inside the game! His memory is lost and the dangers he faces are real. The game world evolves introducing new dangers and creatures that Flynn has never seen before. An intelligent creature comes to his aid, but can Flynn trust this digital being?About the Flynn's Log series: In the near future, video games begin to change and evolve. Random bits of data create a virtual intelligence that takes over the digital world. A digital crisis is born, bringing the real world to a halt. The only person who can save the world is Flynn, but he needs help from his friends, the Hackers.“In short, this is a great read: ingenious set-up, exciting plot and strong characters.”-A. Graves“It was great! My son really loved it! He is eagerly waiting for the next one! He read it many times and every time he enjoyed the book.”-Anil Sharma“My non-reader asked if I would buy this for him. I couldn't have been happier. He really enjoyed it and I REALLY enjoyed the fact that he didn't put it down until he was finished.”-Cheryl Greif

Drawing on vivid oral histories, Joseph M. Marshall’s intimate biography introduces a never-before-seen portrait of Crazy Horse and his Lakota communityMost of the world remembers Crazy Horse as a peerless warrior who brought the U.S. Army to its knees at the Battle of Little Bighorn. But to his fellow Lakota Indians, he was a dutiful son and humble fighting man who—with valor, spirit, respect, and unparalleled leadership—fought for his people’s land, livelihood, and honor. In this fascinating biography, Joseph M. Marshall, himself a Lakota Indian, creates a vibrant portrait of the man, his times, and his legacy.Thanks to firsthand research and his culture’s rich oral tradition (rarely shared outside the Native American community), Marshall reveals many aspects of Crazy Horse’s life, including details of the powerful vision that convinced him of his duty to help preserve the Lakota homeland—a vision that changed the course of Crazy Horse’s life and spurred him confidently into battle time and time again. The Journey of Crazy Horse is the true story of how one man’s fight for his people’s survival roused his true genius as a strategist, commander, and trusted leader. And it is an unforgettable portrayal of a revered human being and a profound celebration of a culture, a community, and an enduring way of life."Those wishing to understand Crazy Horse as the Lakota know him won't find a better accout than Marshall's." -San Francisco Chronicle

FLYNN MUST FULFILL HIS DESTINY and connect the digital and physical worlds!Stuck inside the digital game-world, Flynn faces a true crisis; what is real? Is his ultra-digital body more real than his physical body? What would it be like to stay in the digital world forever?Flynn’s journey continues with his friends, but his true struggle is internal. He’s forgotten what it’s like to be physical. Will Flynn stay in the digital world or will he return to his physical body? What would you do? About the Flynn's Log series: In the near future, video games begin to change and evolve. Random bits of data create a virtual intelligence that takes over the digital world. A digital crisis is born, bringing the real world to a halt. The only person who can save the world is Flynn, but he needs help from his friends, the Hackers.

Ever wonder what life is like in Minecraft?Ultimate Minecraft Starter SetIn the cube, a secret war is waged as Legends battle Heroes for control. Legends seek to darken the cube while Heroes fight to defend it. If Legends win, the game will never be safe for players again.Buy the Collection and SaveHuge Collection: Includes four Issues!Read the first issue, free! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YLRP210?Issue 1: The Blacksmith and the ApprenticeIssue 2: Keeper of SecretsIssue 3: Kingdom at War!Issue 4: Into Madness

As Legends grow more powerful will the Kingdom be lost?Dunn and Lara fight for the Beyond while Meta and Dane are confused by their new powers. If Legends continue to grow in power, who will protect the kingdom?Buy the Collection and SaveHuge Collection: Includes four Issues!Issue 5: Race to the EndIssue 6: MetamorphosisIssue 7: Quicksilver - Castle BoundIssue 8: The Young Archer

According to ancient lore, there was once a powerful stone in Minecraft...The Stone Marshall Studio is developing a new series: Legends & Heroes. Created by Stone Marshall, the author of the popular Flynn’s Log series.A hybrid of comic-book style illustrations and short stories. Each issue is fun, challenging, and engaging. These interrelated stories follow a series of characters on a journey through life in Minecraft. Relatable characters, thrilling action, and colorful illustrations will suck in readers and leave them excited to read the next adventure!Secrets await!Solve the puzzle, uncover secrets!According to ancient lore, a millennia ago there was an unspeakable power held within the Stone of Bregu. This ancient jewel was broken and its pieces were scattered across the cube. Stories tell of shards being recovered. Their wielders gain incredible power—but it is a personal power that does not replicate: no two people have exactly the same ability. Every shard offers a glimpse into the Bregu’s all-consuming power. Some say there is only one who is destined to reunite the shards and use the strength found within the Stone of Bregu to create balance in the world. Many Heroes have considered it their destiny, though few have had any luck in finding more than a single shard.Gwen was once one of the most powerful Heroes in the realm, but as she grows older her strength wanes. When a troubled stranger presents her with the missing shard of Bregu—and the opportunity of a lifetime—age becomes . . . less of a concern. Power corrupts even the purest of minds, and Gwen holds the source of utmost power. In a twist of fate, she might find that her destiny lies in the dark magic she once held at such a careful distance from her heart.

Flynn's Log 5 parallels Flynn's Log 4, they both occur at the same time in different worlds.While Elle revolts against a world controlled by Zana, Flynn is living in the digital world, Invivitas.Flynn faces a true dilemma and his decision might endanger his new digital world and his life!Whose side is Flynn on? While Zana is in the physical world trying to force all humans to enter Invivitas, Flynn is living in the digital world and runs into new trouble.Will Flynn survive or will he encounter digital death?About the Flynn's Log series: In the near future, video games begin to change and evolve. Random bits of data evolve to create a virtual intelligence that takes over the digital world. A digital crisis is born, bringing the real world to a halt. The only person who can save the world is Flynn, but he needs help from his friends, the Hackers.

STUCK IN A VIDEO GAME and facing real danger, Flynn takes his only option. He steps through a portal.The second book in the series, Flynn's Log 2: Thorn's Lair, finds Flynn on the other side of the portal. He battles mobs, finds friends and discovers more about his destiny and why he is in his digital world.One of the best books since the ''The Lost Hero''. With one-liners, cliff hangers, and a super-intelligent ultra spiderTayo Fafunwa via Amazon.comFlynn and friends travel into a terrifying place and face never before seen masses of mobs! Flynn discovers why he is in the game and learns how to exit, but it’s not a simple journey. To fulfill his destiny he must face grave danger.With the help of his friends both digital and physical, will Flynn get out?

Trapped in a Digital World!Flynn is in two places at once! His intelligence is trapped in the game, unable to contact the real world. At the same time, Zana, the digital intelligence from the game, is using Flynn's body to carry out her plan to convert everyone in the real world to digital intelligence: the ultimate form of life. Elle is in the real world facing real danger! Elle needs to stop Zana, but she is on her own and must make a decision that will impact her friends forever.About the Flynn's Log series: In the near future, video games begin to change and evolve. Random bits of data evolve to create a virtual intelligence that takes over the digital world. A digital crisis is born, bringing the real world to a halt. The only person who can save the world is Flynn, but he needs help from his friends, the Hackers.