Books with author Stephen T. Johnson

In Gotham City, where heinous acts of violence are a daily occurrence, the GCPD relies on Harley Quinn, a young forensic psychiatrist and profiler, to consult on their toughest cases. But Harley is haunted by one unsolved case-the night she discovered her roommate’s body marked with the signature of a notorious serial killer known as The Joker. Five years later, the case remains unsolved and a new series of horrific murders occur throughout the city. As the murders escalate, Harley’s obsession with finding the depraved psychopath responsible leads her down a dangerous path. When the past and the present finally collide, Harley has to decide how far she is willing to go-and how many lines she is willing to cross-to solve these cases once and for all.

It’s a book, a toy, and a robot! This build-it-yourself book that Newsweek called “Toy of the Year” is all of these things and more.This book is more than a book—it’s a robot waiting to be made! The sturdy, ultrathick cardboard pages contain all the necessary robot components as well as clear instructions for assembly. The flat pieces fit together with slots and tabs, which means there’s no glue and no mess—just a lot of robot fun! Budding engineers will enjoy this engaging book that encourages them to build and play.This book contains small pieces that could be a choking hazard, and is not intended for children under age 3.

Finding ourselves and God through The Psychology of the Universe The purpose of this book is to help individuals: Find themselves through traditional astrology, science, religion, psychology, and astronomy and to Find GodThis purpose is accomplished by:Looking at a different mechanism—basic astrology Applying it (in new and age-old methods) to our world religions, psychological theory, and the ways we have previously found God and ourselvesAsk Yourself: Where does the word “I” come from? Astrology will help you find your hidden self.

Did you drink a glass of water today? Did you turn on a light? Did you think about how miraculous either one of those things is when you did it? Of course not--but you should, and New York Times bestselling author Steven Johnson has. This adaptation of his adult book and popular PBS series explores the fascinating and interconnected stories of innovations--like clean drinking water and electricity--that changed the way people live.Innovation starts with a problem whose solution sets in motion all kinds of unexpected discoveries. That's why you can draw a line from pendulums to punching the clock at a factory, from ice blocks to summer movie blockbusters, from clean water to computer chips.In the lively storytelling style that has made him a popular, bestselling author, Steven Johnson looks at how accidental genius, brilliant mistakes, and unintended consequences shape the way we live in the modern world. Johnson's "long zoom" approach connects history, geography, politics, and scientific advances with the deep curiousity of inventors or quirky interests of tinkerers to show how innovation truly comes about. His fascinating account is organized into six topics: glass, cold, sound, clean, time, light. Johnson's fresh exploration of these simple, single-syllable word concepts creates an endlessly absorbing story that moves from lightning strikes in the prehistoric desert to the herculean effort to literally raise up the city of Chicago to laser labs straight out of a sci-fi movie. In other words, it's the story of how we got to now!

Back in Bothell, Brody Morris is recovering after the tragic RV accident that took his friend Jack Bridge's life. Tom Cordell's money problems become Brody's, and the relationship turns deadly. Brody, his father Mike, and Tess switch hideouts but to no avail, as unknown assailants track them down, and trash or burn their safe houses. Looking for a more distant place to hide, the three along with Brandy make their getaway to Mexico. Their security is short-lived. The Cordells are gone.