Yeti Or Not, Here We Come!
Yeti Or Not, Here We Come!

Author: Robert Leiterman

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 0595265618

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Could the legendary Bigfoot exist among the ancient redwoods and rugged terrain of California s Eel River Valley? Little is known of the Sinkyone people who once called those majestic forests their home. With their passing went their knowledge of their mythical legends, sacred location and unspoken areas to be left alone, lost forever or were they? Generations of park rangers have sworn to protect one of the largest remaining groves of ancient coast redwoods. Since the park dedication, there has been at least one Bigfoot related report a year. For the most part, they were never taken very serious, written off as misidentified wildlife, or an over active imagination brought on by the aura of an ancient forest and even a self fulfilling prophecy for those who really want to believe. For one skeptical ranger, they were nothing more than entertaining folklore and myths. That all changed one-day after a series of Bigfoot related reports were brought to his attention. During his search for answers, he discovered that there was more to the redwoods then he ever imagined and found himself down a path that would forever change his way of thinking.

Learn Vertex and Pixel Shader Programming with DirectX 9
Learn Vertex and Pixel Shader Programming with DirectX 9

Author: James C. Leiterman

Publisher: Wordware Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1556222874

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Because graphics systems for video games and game console hardware have become more complex, graphics applications must also advance. This is where programmable vertex and pixel shaders come in. This book shows how to write assembly language for programming the vertex shader and pixel shader hardware using DirectX 9 and covers the fundamentals of programming vectors using SIMD methodology in conjunction with the Direct3D 9 application interfaces. Features: Find out about the valid vertex shader and pixel shader instruction sets; Learn how branching and branchless code can be used for flow control; Understand the vertex shader instructions that support matrices; Discover how to use quaternions to accurately represent rotating objects; Use texturing with both vertex and pixel shaders, including bump mapping.

Puzzlooies! The Museum of Supernatural History
Puzzlooies! The Museum of Supernatural History

Author: Russell Ginns

Publisher: Bright Matter Books

Published: 2021-09-14

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 0525572139

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Snag a pencil. Sink into a silly story. Solve the puzzles and save the day! Say goodbye to boring downtime and hello to Puzzlooies!, the latest in portable entertainment. Meant for kids to write in, these illustrated and compact books flip up like a reporter’s notebook, making them perfect for fast fun while on-the-go. Each zany adventure is packed with eclectic puzzles to decipher and decode—as well as jokes, riddles, and true trivia galore that’ll keep readers laughing 'til the very end . . . if they can reach it! Enter The Museum of Supernatural History with Jayden and Chad, where mythical monsters and uncanny exhibits are preserved and on display—or so they thought! Jayden and Chad soon discover the monsters are alive, and they need the boys’ help to defeat an ancient, evil power before it destroys the world. Solve the puzzles inside and make your way out of the museum!

Goju Quest
Goju Quest

Author: Robert Leiterman

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 0595341853

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Martial arts was one thing that Shawn, a 15-year-old boy from a small California town was good at and he knew it. But, it was his misguided anger from his parent's separation that got him into trouble. When Shawn's Sensei found out that he had been starting fights, he rallied to set Shawn straight giving him two choices, to either quit the arts that he loved so much or to take him and his friend on a quest into the wilderness. It takes a fight with persistent bullies to encourage Shawn to choose a quest into the heart of the wilderness, a place he has never been before. The deeper they traveled into the shadows of the ancient forest the greater the mystery became. With the help of a spirit guide, he pushes himself beyond his wildest dreams. The solitude only seems to make his imagination come alive as he challenged his mind, body and spirit. Despite all he has learned, felt and seen, he finds that his hardest challenge was yet to come.

ÓNa Crainn
ÓNa Crainn

Author: Robert Leiterman

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2012-02

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1469744694

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Fionna, a quiet young teen and a handful of her friends take advantage of an unusual break in the winter weather and embark on a backpacking trip into the ancient redwoods. Everything is perfect until an unexpected storm rears its ugly head. Tragedy strikes and one of their numbers goes missing, leaving the others desperate for answers. Fionna is found by park rangers' days later in the heart of the ancient forest, a mysterious portion of the park that others have never seen. A place where the trees are massive and ferns grow larger than expected. A place where voices an Celtic music echoes in the breeze. When the recovering teen awakens from her mysterious coma, she is surprised by her dreams of ancient fairies and the fulfillment of her strange family legacy. To accomplish this Fionna needs to convince the rangers that fairies exist, and get them to put aside their differences and help. The quest becomes easier said than done when miracles happen, strangeness becomes the norm and a relentless reporter tries to blow the lid off the impossible. Do fairies exist? Can ancient trees ultimately save man kind? It's always better not to find out the hard way.

There's Snow One Like You
There's Snow One Like You

Author: Rose Rossner

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2023-10-17

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1728268354

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Share the sweetness of a winter punderland with the one you love snow much in this charming board book for babies and toddlers! There's snow place like home with the coolest kid you know! Celebrate the magic of snow and all of the best things about the winter season in this new addition from the USA Today bestselling Punderland series that brought you I Love You Like No Otter! Combining beautiful illustrations of polar bears, snowflakes, snowmen, ice skates, penguins, and more adorable characters with sweet and punny rhymes, There's Snow One Like You offers a timeless message of love and encouragement for your little one. Perfect for sharing with someone worth melting for, this heartwarming self-esteem story makes a cozy read aloud, winter gift for kids, snow day activity, baby shower gift, or Christmas book for children ages 0-3—made for little hands! In a winter punderland, I love your hugs on chilly days. There's snowman as kind, love at frost sight and always. More charming stories from Punderland, the perfect gift for any occasion: I Love You Like No Otter – A USA TODAY bestseller! Somebunny Loves You – A USA TODAY bestseller! You're the Apple of My Pie You Make My Heart Go Vroom! You Shamrock My World and more!

Either One Way Or the Otter
Either One Way Or the Otter

Author: Robert Leiterman

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 0595382185

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A family inherits a dilapidated dairy in the Eel River bottoms and has plans to refurbish it back into the famous dairy it once was over half a century ago. With lots of work to do, it leaves the oldest daughter with very little time to answer her growing curiosity about the surrounding estuary. In between school and the never-ending list of chores, she satisfies her desire to explore with the gift of a kayak. Learning about the surrounding river and estuary wilderness only piques her desire to explore. While on an afternoon paddle with a friend, a startling discovery in the soft mud of the estuary leads them to believe that her little wilderness isn't as uninhabited as she thought. Her search for the answer leads her down the path of discovery. Determined to find an understanding, no matter what it takes, she embarks on a journey that will change her determination and outlook forever.

Ask My Mood Ring How I Feel
Ask My Mood Ring How I Feel

Author: Diana Lopez

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2013-06-11

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 0316209953

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It's summer before eighth grade, and Erica "Chia" Montenegro is feeling so many things that she needs a mood ring to keep track of her emotions. She's happy when she hangs out with her best friends, the Robins. She's jealous that her genius little sister skipped two grades. And she's passionate about the crushes on her Boyfriend Wish list. And when Erica's mom is diagnosed with breast cancer, she feels worried and doesn't know what she can do to help. When her family visits a cuarto de milagros, a miracle room in a famous church, Erica decides to make a promesa to God in exchange for her mom's health. As her mom gets sicker, Erica quickly learns that juggling family, friends, school, and fulfilling a promesa is stressful, but with a little bit of hope and a lot of love, she just might be able to figure it out. Confetti Girl author Diana Lopez returns with this sweet, funny, and utterly honest story about being a girl in a world full of good (and bad) surprises.

Are We There, Yeti?
Are We There, Yeti?

Author: Ashlyn Anstee

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-07-21

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1481430904

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When Bigfoot is driving the bus, a field trip can feel legendarily long…but the best surprise of all is yeti to come! When Yeti, the school bus driver, takes the class on a surprise trip, everyone wants to know: “Are we there, Yeti?” And when they finally arrive, a new adventure is in store! Told with simple text and delightful illustrations, Ashlyn Anstee’s debut picture book presents a fun, new take on a timeless question.