True account of author's exciting journey as a child to Motley Mansion, a spooky old house in his Casa View neighborhood. Teaches children the difference between innocent fun and destructive behavior.
There is a myriad of little known, often forgotten, and sometimes unbelievable events, places and people that make up the warp and woof of the Texas mystique. This book consists of intriguing facts taken from age-old legends about the people who developed and settled the state. A section called Truth is Stranger than Fiction will defy imagination. The Texas history buff is sure to enjoy Forgotten Footnotes to Texas History. Have You Ever Wondered? will supply answers to questions about certain Texas legends and folklore. Texas: Land of Legend and Lore presents the Texas of fact and fantasy that so captivates the imaginations of Texans and non-Texans alike.
David wanted a secret decoder ring more than anything else. The ring could only be gotten by buying the box of cereal in which it was a prize. Because his mother refused to buy that brand of cereal, David had no way to get the ring and resorts to thievery. His theft is discover, and David learns a very important lesson.
"Honey, I Think I’m The Devil is engaging, funny, thoughtful, and one of the goofiest books I’ve read (that’s a good thing!)" — J. Lloyd Morgan, author of The Night the Port-A-Potty Burned Down Jack, a happy-go-lucky, down-on-his-luck guy has a talent for keeping things tidy, even if it's just the trash. Waste management engineer by day, and an unassuming hero by fate, Jack's about to discover that even the garbage can hit the cosmic fan! An angelic bet hurls Jack into a whirlwind of divine mischief. Jack's world gets turned upside down as Lucifer's apprentice. In the depths of his despair, he meets Jill—a woman whose smile can melt butter in a blizzard. Jack must face his alter ego in a showdown that could spell the end for everything celestial and terrestrial. Will Jack's love for Jill be strong enough to thwart Lucifer and save the universe? With its laugh-out-loud lunacy, heartfelt moments, and a cast of characters redefining what it means to fight for love, Honey, I Think I'm The Devil, is a roller coaster ride through love's loop-the-loops.
"Beautifully drawn, great facial expressions, great humor and mystery and fun, all the things you want an adventure fantasy comic to be!" —Kate Beaton The life of Henrietta Achilles is about to change. After years of living as an orphan, she receives a summons to the strange town of Malrenard. To her surprise, she's the only living relative of Ornun Zol—a notorious wizard, now deceased, who leaves Henrietta with his house and everything in it. With Ornun Zol gone, escaped creatures and misfired curses have been spilling out into Malrenard. If that's not enough, Henrietta will discover countless squabbling squatters inside her uncle's abode: soldiers, bandits, tiny monsters, and more. Then there's the matter of the strange black cat following Henrietta around . . . "[A]n absolute delight." —Entertainment Weekly "This story is full of adventure and is perfect for those that enjoy role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons...a joy to read." —Comicbuzz.com
Looking back on a memorable career, Darren McCarty recounts his time as one of the most visible and beloved members of the Detroit Red Wings as well as his personal struggles with addiction, finances, and women and his daily battles to overcome them. As a member of four Red Wings' Stanley Cup&–winning teams, McCarty played the role of enforcer from 1993 to 2004 and returning again in 2008 and 2009. His “Grind Line” with teammates Kris Draper and Kirk Maltby physically overmatched some of the best offensive lines in the NHL, but he was more than just a brawler: his 127 career goals included several of the highlight variety, including an inside-out move against Philadelphia in the clinching game of the 1997 Stanley Cup Finals. As colorful a character as any NHL player, he has arms adorned with tattoos, and he was the lead singer in the hard rock band Grinder during the offseason. Yet this autobiography details what may have endeared him most to his fans: the honest, open way he has dealt with his struggles in life off the ice. Whether dealing with substance abuse, bankruptcy, divorce, or the death of his father, Darren McCarty has always seemed to persevere.
The Haunted Mansion is one of the most popular and beloved attractions in Disney theme park history, and can be found in each Magic Kingdom Park around the globe. The Haunted Mansion: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies will illustrate how the Mansion's 999 "grim grinning ghosts" moved from sketches to reality, evolving from earliest story concepts through adaptations and changes as it moved into each of the parks, to the very latest ideas for show enhancements. This book will also confirm or dispel the various myths and rumors that surround the mysterious Mansion's story. In recent years, The Walt Disney Company has seen the demand for theme park attraction-specific merchandise explode, and the Haunted Mansion resides at the top of the list. Fans are waiting with super(natural) anticipation for the upcoming movie, and this book will also explore the latest technology developed to bring the Mansion's inhabitants to an afterlife like never before.