Books with author Steven Goldsmith

The offer he couldn’t refuse trapped him in a game he may never win…Bryce never meant to disappear. At the start of his senior year of high school, his focus was on getting into college, running track, and spending as much time as possible with his girlfriend, Maggie. But a cryptic invitation to join an elite computer programming unit at one of the world’s top high-tech gaming companies unlocks a level of intrigue and deception far beyond his imagination.Together with fellow recruits Charlie and Rachel, Bryce enters the shadowy realm of billionaire Ji Yao and his company’s secret project to bridge the virtual world. As the toll from late-night coding assignments mounts and other recruits begin disappearing, Bryce realizes too late that he’s made a terrible mistake.Can Bryce and his teammates survive to match wits with their treacherous captors, or will they be lost in the alternate universe of Final Kingdom’s digital world forever? The Recruit is the thrilling second book in the Final Kingdom middle grade virtual adventure series. If you like video-game heroes, edge-of-your-seat action, and electrifying mysteries, you’ll love Steven K. Smith’s gripping story.Buy The Recruit and accept the invitation to this mind-bending tale today! Also by Steven K. Smith:Final Kingdom Trilogy (10+)The MissingThe RecruitThe BridgeThe Virginia MysteriesBook 1 - Summer of the WoodsBook 2 - Mystery on Church HillBook 3 - Ghosts of Belle IsleBook 4 - Secret of the StaircaseBook 5 - Midnight at the MansionBook 6 - Shadows at JamestownBook 7 - Spies at Mount VernonBook 8 - Escape from MonticelloBrother WarsBrother WarsCabin ElevenThe Big Apple

Dead drops, cyphers, and invisible ink are all part of a mystery that even spymaster George Washington would love.Sam, Derek, and Caitlin love solving mysteries, and when they visit Washington, DC, spies are lurking. What starts out as a fun game of pretend on the National Mall turns all too real when they follow a mysterious man to a meeting deep within the Capitol.To keep government secrets from falling into the wrong hands, the kids must work with federal agents and travel to historic Mount Vernon for a state dinner with the president and his son. Dead drops, cyphers and spy chases are all part of what might be their most dangerous adventure ever—if it isn’t their last.Spies at Mount Vernon is the seventh book in The Virginia Mysteries series, but it also makes a great standalone read. The story is the perfect complement to social studies units covering George Washington as well as field trips and family vacations to Washington, DC and Mount Vernon. If you enjoy mystery and adventure like the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Magic Tree House, or National Treasure, you’ll love author Steven K. Smith’s exciting middle-grade series. The stories are modern-day fictional mysteries with twists of real locations and events from Virginia history. These fast-paced books are popular with both boys and girls ages 7-12, appealing to even reluctant readers!Buy Spies at Mount Vernon and unlock the adventure today!

Something's lurking beneath the famous staircase at The Jefferson, Richmond's historic downtown hotel. Back in 1895, when the hotel opened, real alligators roamed free in the courtyard fountains. That was ages ago ... or was it? When young brothers Sam and Derek arrive at The Jefferson for an elegant wedding weekend with their parents, they love exploring the old hotel. But when the wedding rings go missing and Sam is blamed, the boys and their friends must hunt down the truth no matter where it leads. If they're not careful, they might become dinner for the hotel's most unusual guests.

Sam, Derek and Caitlin have encountered many mysteries together, but when they visit Maymont, Richmond’s historic estate, danger is lurking at every turn. A chance meeting with a mysterious stranger leads to a frantic chase and a desperate message to save Maymont’s bald eagles. When Sam receives an eerie warning in the middle of the night, Derek and Caitlin devise a plan that leads them high into the Blue Ridge Mountains. To save the eagles, the kids must find a secret abandoned palace, survive the wilds of the Appalachian Trail and avoid capture by criminals, all before midnight.

The misadventures of two brothers who just can’t get along. Get all three books in the Brother Wars series for a great price with this complete collection! By Steven K. Smith, author of the popular middle grade series The Virginia Mysteries.Brother WarsTen-year-old Harry has a great life, except for one big problem—his older brother. Randy seems to delight in making Harry’s life difficult. Sometimes it feels like he’s in a war at his own house. When Randy locks him and his art project in the pitch-black dark basement with the fire-breathing furnace, Harry vows to get even. But revenge may not be as sweet as he hoped when Randy blackmails him into a perilous canoe ride down the river. Has Harry followed his brother one step too far? Cabin ElevenTen-year-old Harry can’t wait for a week of summer camp in the mountains at Camp Awonjahela. Unfortunately, his older brother Randy is coming too. If that weren’t bad enough, his Cabin Eleven is cursed. Or at least that’s the legend. Even worse, a girl named Poison Ivy won’t stop talking to him. No one from Cabin Eleven has ever won the camp-wide competition, but that’s exactly what Harry and his friends set out to do. To break the curse, they’ll have to survive the overnight hike, win Capture the Flag, and face the mysterious figure who lives across the lake. But Randy isn’t going to make it easy. When disaster strikes, this might be one brother war too many for Harry. The Big AppleThe last place ten-year-old Harry and older brother Randy want to be is stuck in New Jersey with their kooky Grandma DeLuca and her wonder dog, Mr. Muggles. But when she wakes them for a break of dawn train ride into New York City to watch her favorite singer, Neil Floggins, in concert on the Today show, things go down hill fast. And that’s all before they get lost in Queens and run into Joey P and the Red Skulls. When Muggles disappears and Grandma is abducted, the often-battling brothers have no choice but to work together to get them back. To do so they’ll have to fend off thieves, navigate the subways, and survive a chase through Central Park before time runs out.Also by Steven K. SmithThe Virginia Mysteries Series:Book 1 - Summer of the WoodsBook 2 - Mystery on Church HillBook 3 - Ghosts of Belle IsleBook 4 - Secret of the StaircaseBook 5 - Midnight at the MansionBook 6 - Shadows at JamestownBook 7 - Spies at Mount Vernon

"A must read for any parent""I laughed out loud!"The hardest part of raising our three little boys is the exhaustion. We weren't prepared for that in the beginning. Now we're prepared, but just not handling it well.Ever wonder if you should laugh or cry at the end of a long day with young kids? Do you find yourself yelling to your spouse/children/neighbor/dog, “So help me if you wake that baby!” You’re not alone. Life with small kids is hard, but it just might be the best thing out there. Steven K. Smith, dad to three boys, children’s fiction author, husband, and coach, recounts in equal parts humor and sentiment the adventures of raising young children, particularly boys. Parents of all ages will quickly relate to the joys and struggles of a dad doing his best to keep his head above water in the deep end of the pool.Also by Steven K. Smith:The Virginia Mysteries - Middle Grade Adventures with a Twist of History for Ages 7-12 Book 1 - Summer of the Woods Book 2 - Mystery on Church Hill Book 3 - Ghosts of Belle IsleBook 4 - Secret of the StaircaseBook 5 - Midnight at the MansionBook 6 - Shadows at Jamestown Coming November 2017!Brother WarsSplashing in the Deep End: Adventures Raising Boys

Algebra (from Arabic al-jebr meaning "reunion of broken parts") is the branch of mathematics concerning the study of the rules of operations and relations, and the constructions and concepts arising from them, including terms, polynomials, equations and algebraic structures. Together with geometry, analysis, topology, combinatorics, and number theory, algebra is one of the main branches of Mathematics. The roots of algebra goes back to the ancient Babylonians, who developed a system of mathematical calculation that allowed them to do complex calculations in an alogrithimic fashion.The study of Algebra is a continuation of all the arithmetic practice that the student has been going through the early years of Math. Algebra expands on the basic knowledge of arthimetic and broadens the knowledge of numbers and their relationship. Through practice of concepts through word problems and other real life examples the student gains mastery to move towards the more complex parts like Linear Algebra, Algebraic geometry, Abstract Algebra etc.This book is aimed at the beginner who is starting with understanding the basic concepts of Algebra. Students are gently introduced to the various concepts through simple word problems and practical examples. There are 9 sets of exercicses in this volume, slowly expanding the concept and theory with increasing complexity. There are nearly 200 word problems and examples that should give the aspiring student a thorough grounding in the basic concepts of Algebra.Happy problem solving.Steven Smith

This book has been edited by Stephen Kagen and is the second book in the 'Great White Hunter' series. It is a fictional story spun around real events near the place where Jim Corbett once worked.A leopard has become a man eater. It has killed 36 humans. The Government wants it captured or killed. Unfortunately it is the age of wild life conservation and big game hunters are extinct. Except for a few old men. Among'st these ancient relics, Henry is the best. Over populated rural India is encroaching into the jungles, into the leopards territory. So food in human form is plenty. The leopard is in a killing spree. Will Henry kill the leopard???