Roger Smith
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Description
"The Watts Towers are a steel and mortar monument to one man's spirit, ingenuity and determination in South Central Los Angeles. Smith was inspired by the towers, which were buil over a period of 33 years by Simon Rodia, an Italian immigrant, whose singular vision has held steadfast over earthquakes, riots, and civic indifference"--Container.
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
When Gotham City is plagued by a rash of bizarre crimes committed by the animal-inspired villain squad, the Animilitia (made up of Silverback, Cheetah, Killer Croc and Man-Bat), Batman swings into action to investigate. But could the Animilita be working for powerful businessman Oswald Cobblepot aka The Penguin? How does Cobblepot's new invention of robotic Cyber Animals fit into the mix?
Author
Pub. Date
c2007
Description
For sixty years, the United Nations has been working to guarantee rights for all people. These include the right to vote, the right to a decent standard of living, the right to political freedom, the right not to suffer torture or cruel punishment, and the right to be free from discrimination. This book serves as a guide to this complex but vital topic.--From publisher description.
Pub. Date
[2008]
Description
Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in Harlem. He does so by buying heroin directly from a source in South East Asia, and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. As a result, his product is superior to what is currently available on the street and his prices are lower. His alliance with the New York Mafia ensures his...
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
The all-powerful Monkey King once roamed freely between Heaven and Earth, but after angering the gods, he was imprisoned within an ice cage deep within the mountains. Five hundred years later, monsters attack a small village and a child flees to the mountains. Unknowingly, the child releases the Monkey King from his curse. With help and encouragement from this special child, Monkey King must now save the village from the evil Mountain Lord and his...
12) Auntie Mame
Formats
Description
In 1928, a 10-year-old boy goes to live with his eccentric, sophisticated aunt--a lady who throws a party for any occasion or nonoccasion that comes to mind.
Pub. Date
[2007]
Description
Marked for death: A Drug Enforcement agent ready to retire finds his hometown overrun by violent drug dealers. The enraged cop goes after the evil Jamaican druglord with a vengeance.
Mercenary for justice: No job is too treacherous for soldier of fortune John Seeger, who's blackmailed into orchestrating an impossible prison break, leading a team of soldiers to South Africa to rescue the son of a billionaire arms dealer.
14) He got game
Pub. Date
[1998]
Description
A prisoner is granted a furlough in hopes of persuading his estranged son, the country's top high school basketball player, to attend the governor's alma mater.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Description
"The first three stories in this volume are level 1, just right for children who know the alphabet and want to start reading. The last four stories are level 2, perfect for new readers who are familiar with basic words and an sound out new words with help."--Back cover.