Books with author Stephen Walt

Adventures in Climate Change is a series of action-packed fictional short stories, written for young adults and the young at heart. These compelling adventure narratives describe a series of unrelated ordinary people and scientists, caught in the midst of exciting climate-related events, and weave the drama of hypothetical Anthropocene Age catastrophes with explanations of the real-world climate science behind them.The series of stories were written with teenagers or pre-teens in mind. As they read an exciting adventure story, they learn about physics, chemistry, geography, geology, anthropology, meteorology, and other science that governs the earth. Perfect for a high school or junior high school science class, each story could illustrate an important science lesson and ignite a vigorous class discussion. The stories are allegories for the challenges that all of humankind is facing. The planet does not need to be saved, but its occupants do. These fictional adventurers and the science that makes them plausible emphasize that point with memorable clarity.

Adventures in Climate Change is a series of action-packed fictional short stories, written for young adults and the young at heart. The stories weave the drama of hypothetical Anthropocene Age catastrophes with explanations of the real-world climate science behind them. These compelling adventure narratives describe a series of unrelated ordinary people and scientists, caught in the midst of exciting climate-related events. The stories are allegories for the challenges that all of humankind is facing. The planet does not need to be saved, but its occupants do. These fictional adventurers and the science that makes them plausible emphasize that point with memorable clarity.

This engaging children’s novel follows the story of a haphazard father who, due to one of his characteristic bungles, finds himself embroiled within a tale about the stars which he’d dreamed up as a bedtime story for his two children. An enthralling Christmas tale written to be read to children aged 6 - 10, Heavens Above is a spiralling journey of discovery and revelation. It captivates the imagination as fiction becomes fact, and the stars in the sky are forced to confront their nemesis, the wicked Irfana and his band of 'Inklings', who plan to rid the sky of its light. As the story unravels, the fates of those both in the sky and on the ground entwine and develop into a gripping crescendo. Along the way, the characters, under the guidance of the wise North Star, learn the importance of belief in themselves, and that everything that happens, happens for a reason...

Written for young Catholics who want to live their faith more deeply but are not sure what steps to take, this booklet contains practical, down-to-earth advice on many aspects of daily life, whether spiritual (prayer and confession), moral (alcohol and drugs, dating and chastity), emotional (coping with worrying or suffering), or vocational (discovering my vocation, finding a good husband or wife).It will be especially helpful for older confirmation candidates, students and young adults hoping to learn more about their faith.

Don't mess with Melia! She's a feisty dryad – and she's angry.Ever since her ash tree was cut down to make way for a motorway she's been out for revenge. Melia and fellow dryads (tree spirits) Betula and Quercus are recruited into the mysterious Organisation, where they are trained to control minds in order to lead the human race to its own destruction.But when the dryads are sent to attack tree-loving Jake and his family, they find that everything is more complicated than it seems. What actually is the Organisation's Master Plan? Must Nightingale Copse be flattened to make way for an airport runway? And what does the Green Man have to say? Dryads and humans alike must decide who to trust as they engage in a deadly struggle against spiritual and political corruption orchestrated by an ancient force of evil.Dark and satirical but also thoughtful and sometimes moving, Root Rage is an environmental fantasy adventure.

Tommi Harto lives to play the game of Togger. He's always happiest when he has a togger ball at his feet. TOMMI: A GHOST OF A CHANCE - Uddersfield Primary school has reached the finals of the Togger Cup. Tommi sustains an injury and fears he will not be fit enough for the game. The spirit of a togger Legend though, lets him know that fate has other ideas for him. All he has to do is BELIEVE. Visit www.toggerbooks.com for more details.

Togger - The most basic form of football played by kids in the park, where dreams are lived and every goal is the greatest.Thrifty's Stand - Part 1The game of Togger is everything in the world of Ento and the chance to become part of its history is every Togger players dream. Thrifty MacFlash is a boy born into the wrong community, seemingly destined never to play the game. But an incident in the local park sets up a chance for him to prove his worth. Thrifty's challenge is to beat the Skelt brothers, their odd friend Hoot and the sun.The Boot of All Evil - Part 2It's not just skill that defines you as a player, but the type of Togger Boots you wear.Thrifty MacFlash starts pre-season training with Oakfield Forrest Juniors. His out dated boots speak volumes about who he is. Against strong opposition Thrifty strives to do his best, but will his determination be enough to get him into the team and win a new pair of T3 Zoom Boots, or will the evil doings of Zaki Peagle and Foy Acer spoil his ambitions?Far From the Screaming Crowd - Part 3Thrifty MacFlash has been signed to play for the juniors of Premier League team Bugchester United. Finding himself in the rightplace at the right time, he is offered an opportunity that only dreams are made of. The enormity of the situation is tremendous and Max Shredding is determined not to make thrifty's life any easier. Will Thrifty's doubts and Max's meddling turn a dream into a nightmare? Or can Thrifty find the strength from the shirt of Togger Legend Yanny Zakuda to do what is needed.

‘Is there anything that’s puzzled you? Something you’ve never been able to find an answer for?’This simple question prompts insecure teenager Levi Hardy to step through a curious door in an ancient abbey. From there he goes on an astonishing journey. A journey to a distant land; a land in peril. A land where he must forget all that he knows in order to deal with his bizarre new surroundings. Befriended by a kindly community, he will be forced to rapidly learn new skills and call on hidden strengths if he is to provide them with much needed aid. For in the sleepy village of Skenmarris its small population is in immediate danger and in fear of their lives from a new and ruthless threat. But in providing vital assistance Levi must risk dire consequences, and quickly rise to his full potential if he is to survive the brutality of this strange and hostile world.________________Book one of an exciting new fantasy adventure series. Join Levi and Poppy as their journey continues in:FLIGHT OF THE SPARROW

Thrifty MacFlash has been signed to play for the juniors of Premier League team Bugchester United. Finding himself in the right place at the right time, he is offered an opportunity that only dreams are made of. The enormity of the situation is tremendous and Max Shredding is determined not to make thrifty's life any easier. Will Thrifty's doubts and Max's meddling turn a dream into a nightmare? Or can Thrifty find the strength from the shirt of Togger Legend Yanny Zakuda to do what is needed.

It is Sunday, it is raining and Robert is bored! Hearing a noise behind the blocked up fireplace in his bedroom he finds a robin with a broken wing. This chance discovery leads him and his sister Michelle on a magical adventure to help the robin and the other birds save their wood from being knocked down to make way for new housing. Battling against the builders and their machines and helped by elderly umbrella wielding Aunt Jane and her friends, will they win the fight?

The game of Togger is everything in the world of Ento and the chance to become part of its history is every Togger players dream. Thrifty MacFlash is a boy born into the wrong community, seemingly destined never to play the game. But an incident in the local park sets up a chance for him to prove his worth. Thrifty's challenge is to beat the Skelt brothers, their odd friend Hoot and the sun.