Books with author Todd Davis

RIDDLESDo you want to be tested by some of the most fun riddles around? This book contains hundreds of the best, most challenging, funny, interesting, and enjoyable riddles known to man! Inside this book, you'll have fun trying to solve riddles on a range of topics, from Christmas riddles to number riddles. These riddles are sure to test even the cleverest kids, so if you think you're up for the challenge, then good luck! Here Is What You'll Find Inside... Animal & Vegetable Riddles Number Riddles Story Riddles Riddles For The Whole Family Short But Not So Simple Riddles Much, Much More!

Excerpt from Stars and Telescopes: A Hand-Book of Popular Astronomy, Founded on the 9th Ed of Lynn's Celestial MotionsStars ana' Telescopes has advantaged greatly from the criticism of several astronomers who have examined chapters in proofs, though no one Will hold them responsible for any errors that may have escaped notice: The late Professor newton of Yale University, Me toors ana' Meteoric Bodies.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Keeping secrets can be deadly. Jodav Sivad & his son Gremat are about to learn this first hand. Tensions mount between the two after Gremat begins asking questions about an old book that Jodav would prefer his son forgets exists. As their relationship strains, Jodav's past returns in a most tragic way. They lose their home, friends and very way of life. Each believes the other dead. Each is broken beyond measure. The time for secrets is over. The two will struggle to survive as the darkness of the past is pulled into the light,

After the events in DARKNESS PAST & FORGOTTEN LORE, Jodav Sivad struggles to hold onto the threads of happiness in his life. A good man and the woman Jodav can not stop thinking about are lost to him. Jodav, his brother Blain Worhen and several of their allies will not rest until they discern the fate of Jodav's two missing companions. Many people of ill intent are about to discover that if they stand in his way of this, they may not be standing for long. Gremat Sivad is doing all he can to protect the life of a young wyvern while honoring his father's legacy. Gremat realizes that even the noblest of intonations can have far reaching consequences. He has to face the fact that there will be times when he cannot handle the burden alone. He is terrified of what may happen to the young wyvern when he must rely on strangers to help them both. Will Jodav be able to become the man he has always wanted to be when fate forces him to once more become the man he wants to forget? How will Gremat, Thundra and their newest allies survive when they find themselves trapped in the deadliest land in all the world? The fire burns strongly within father and son but will they still control it if it becomes an Inferno of Red?

A fantastically funny collection of motoring trivia, tales and quizzes, from the bestselling author of Total Lemons and Total Wheelspin.. total Leadfoot is the book version of hanging out with your mates - having a laugh, shooting the breeze, and pondering life's big questions. Dyou know your Lada from your Frisky? Are cup holders the most moronic things or an essential part of the driving experience? What are the real causes of road rage (bad coffee anyone?). Why isn't there a car called Pronghorn? Amaze your friends (or indeed random strangers, if your friends won't listen) with your knowledge of rattletraps and rakish beauties, bizarre car facts, strange stories behind even stranger films, and the scientific study of exhaust noise arousal. total Leadfoot completes the 'total' trilogy in exactly the right way: by adding a third book. So belt up, adjust your mirrors, your ride starts now! PRAISE FOR tONY DAVIS: 'Lemon! will cause arguments, much laughter and intense nostalgic nodding... a perfect stocking filler for petrol heads' - Sydney Morning Herald 'Davis's disbelief-tinged prose... offers much amusement... great for any motoring enthusiast' - West Australian 'Davis writes with a dry, deadpan cynicism that's wonderfully enjoyable' - Melbourne Weekly 'terrific stuff' - Sunday tasmanian

Who thought it was a good idea to call a car Gremlin, or Cedric, or Touring Bruce? Which will fly first: the Moller Skycar or the pig? Hear about the floating car that sank? Hear about the show car so ugly the company had to promise they'd never build another that looked anything like it? And then there was the fridge company that decided to make a car. Whether it's a car with two, three, or six wheels, has a motor scooter engine or a nuclear reactor, the stupidest name or the dodgiest design, this hilarious guide explores the very best of the losers of the car world.

It's really happened! Roland is to join the royal household at Twofold Castle as a brand new page. This is his big chance to impress the king and his knights. There are a few small problems. The Queen hates mice, and Roland is told his littlest friend, Nudge, won't be allowed to stay. There's an older page who hisses like a snake and always makes sure that poor boys are sent straight home in disgrace. And did we mention that there's an elephant on the rampage If things don't improve, Roland's dream of being a knight could be over in a day.

A practical guide for anyone looking to create a competitive advantage in any size and type of organization by building effective relationships--from the performance improvement experts at FranklinCovey. In Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships, FranklinCovey's Chief People Officer Todd Davis explains that an organization's greatest asset isn't its people; rather, it's the relationships between its people that is the greatest predictor of personal effectiveness. In the end, employees' ability to build and sustain great relationships is an organization's ultimate competitive advantage. Ideal for professional people at all levels of business, government, and education, from the front-line supervisor to the president and CEO, Davis describes the most common relationship pitfalls that negatively affect personal careers and organizational results. Get Better draws on real-world stories in an approachable, engaging style--and Davis's thirty-year experience observing, leading, and coaching others brings those relatable experiences to life. He identifies fifteen proven practices that influential leaders at any level of an organization use to take ownership of their work, improve the quality of interactions with others, and master the skills of effective relationships.