Most Popular Books by Adam Gamble

Good Night Books explores storybooks, picture books, pop-up books, animal books, science books, school books, fairy tales, libraries, bookstores, book mobiles, big books, small books, hard- and soft-covered books, and more. This educational and enriching board book delves into the fascinating world of books, detailing everything from learning institutions to every type of book imaginable. Read on! This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes.

Beginning Rails 4 is a book that will guide you from never having programmed with Ruby, to having a Rails application built and deployed to the web. You’ll learn how to combine all the components of Rails to develop your own web applications. You will use test driven development to make sure your application works exactly like you expect. You will learn how to use Git for source control and best practice techniques to create applications like a pro. Essential, and often-missed, information on testing and learning to program with Ruby are also covered. This book is well suited for someone with little to no Ruby or Rails experience, or possibly even someone with no experience developing web applications at all. Beginning Rails 4 does assume a basic familiarity with the web and typical web terms, but doesn’t require you to be an expert of these. This book will springboard your journey into web application development, and show you how much fun building web applications with Ruby on Rails can be. Learn to create Rails applications from the bottom up Learn the basics of the Ruby programming language Completely updated for Rails 4, including new information on turbo links, etc. Beginning Rails 4 gently guides you through designing your application, writing tests for the application, and then writing the code to make your application work as expected. What you’ll learn Learn the basics of the Ruby programming language Learn the components of Rails, and how to leverage them to build rich web applications Build a good foundation so you can move on to more advanced techniques Learn the basics of databases and how to use them to store and retrieve your data Use git source control and contribute to open source on Github Deploy your application to the web so others can use it Who this book is for Beginning Rails 4 is for anyone who wants to learn to quickly build applications, and deploy them to the web. No matter your experience level you’ll learn something from this book. Table of Contents Introducing the Rails Framework Getting Started Getting Something Running Introduction to the Ruby Language Working with a Database: Active Record Advanced Active Record: Enhancing Your Models Action Pack: Working with the View and the Controller Advanced Action Pack JavaScript and CSS Sending and Receiving Email Testing Your Application Internationalization Deploying Your Rails Applications Appendix A: Databases 101 Appendix B: The Rails Community Appendix C: Git

Say goodnight to the Golden State! California is waiting for your family to explore. Watch your toddler discover the Golden Gate Bridge, take a ride on the cable cars, visit Yosemite National Park, find their very own star in Hollywood, and so much more. Show them what makes the Golden State beautiful and unique. This book is the perfect gift for little Californians everywhere, for birthdays, baby showers, housewarming and going away parties. With the Good Night Our World series, toddlers and preschool-age kids can build listening and memory skills by identifying famous landmarks and the distinct character of real places. Perfect for bedtime or naptime, reading simple, soothing phrases to your infant, toddler or preschooler will help them fall gently to sleep. Our readers love that their child will pick a favorite portion of the story to read along with you, and on top of that, these classic board books were built to last! Made from thick paperboard construction, it was designed with your kids in mind. Introduce stories of exploration to your little one using colorful illustrations and distinct vocabulary with Good Night Books, and be sure to look through our entire line of kids picture books about California, including Good Night San Francisco, Good Night San Diego, Good Night Los Angeles, and many more! Surprise your future traveler today with Good Night California!

From the Outer Banks to the Appalachian Mountains, this charming and educational board book takes young readers on an epic journey across the great state of North Carolina, including prominent landmarks and scenic beauty such as Roanoke Island, White Water Falls, Kitty Hawk and the Wright Brothers, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, North Carolina Zoological Park, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Mile High Swinging Bridge, local foods, music, and more.

Ready to blast off? We’re taking a tour of the Milky Way Galaxy! Get your little astronaut ready for an amazing trip through the stars. Watch as your toddler visits the Milky Way planets, discovers comets and constellations, and explores black holes and red giants! No asteroid is left unturned! This book is the perfect gift for little astronauts everywhere, for birthdays, baby showers, housewarming and going away parties. With the Good Night Our World series, toddlers and preschool-age kids can build listening and memory skills by identifying famous landmarks and the distinct character of real places. Perfect for bedtime or naptime, reading simple, soothing phrases to your infant, toddler or preschooler will help them fall gently to sleep. Our readers love that their child will pick a favorite portion of the story to read along with you, and on top of that, these classic board books were built to last! Made from thick paperboard construction, it was designed with your kids in mind. Introduce stories of exploration to your little one using colorful illustrations and distinct vocabulary with Good Night Books, and be sure to look through our entire line of kids picture books about Galaxy, including Good Night Solar System, Good Night Astronauts, Good Night Museum, and many more! Surprise your little astronaut today with Good Night Galaxy!

Good Night Fish highlights swordfish, salmon, angel fish, butterfly fish, parrotfish, clownfish, groupers, tuna, puffer fish, sawfish, sharks, flying fish, flashlight fish, seahorses, largemouth bass, catfish, and even toothy Amazon piranhas. Put on your snorkel and fins, it''s time to dive into cool freshwater lakes, gentle rivers, and the salty depths of oceans. Exploring the fascinating world of fish has never been more fun or educational. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes.

Aunts are the greatest! What could be more fun than spending time with your favorite aunt? This charming board book brings young children and their aunts together for a magical experience including going for bike rides, playing in the park, eating ice cream, making arts and crafts, cooking, storytime, and more. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes. Nothing is more fun than spending time with your beloved aunt.

The rhythmic language of this charming board book guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic sites and attractions of Michigan. These colorful pages explore many of the unique destinations across the Great Lakes State, including Detroit, the scenic Upper Peninsula, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Tahquamenon Falls, Mackinac Island, The Henry Ford, Air Zoo, Ann Arbor Street Fair, Frankenmuth, and college sports.

Good Night Little Brother features playing catch, enjoying stories, coloring, playing pirate, building with blocks, going to the beach, building a fort, eating ice-cream cones, going to the zoo, playing with puppy, making funny faces, playing with trucks, fishing, making a snowman, and more. Oh the joys of growing with little brother! Young readers will relate to all the wonderful things they do with little brother. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes.

Washington DC''s best photos inspire us in this dazzling collection, perfect to display in home or office, to give as a gift, or keep as a treasured souvenir. Teaming with fresh perspectives of the culture, people, food, natural beauty, art, and architecture of our nation''s capital, readers will return time and again to lift spirits and to be awed. Every dazzling photograph captures an essential aspect of Washington DC in a manner that is guaranteed to yield new insight. An unparalleled collection of images of our great city, a sampling of topics includes cherry blossoms, the National Mall, Washington Monument, White House, Lincoln Memorial, US Capitol, Tidal Basin, Arlington Notational Cemetery, Alexandria, Georgetown, the Smithsonian, the Potomac River, and the list goes on and on.

Oregon''s best photos inspire us in this dazzling collection, perfect to display in home or office, to give as a gift, or keep as a treasured souvenir. Teaming with fresh perspectives of natural wonders, people, foods, culture, art, and architecture, readers will return time and again to lift spirits and simply to be awed. Every dazzling photo captures an essential aspect of Oregon in a manner that is guaranteed to yield new insight. An unparalleled collection of images of our great state, a sampling of topics includes Mount Hood, Portland, Newport, Crater Lake, Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Cannon Beach, the Columbia River Gorge, Painted Hills, various mountain peaks, vineyard country, various waterfalls, the central Oregon desert, biking, hiking, fishing, skiing, rock climbing, rafting, kayaking, boating,

Good Night Astronauts features space camp, spacesuits, an international space station, rocket ships, space food, gravity, the solar system, stars, the atmosphere, walking on the moon, sleeping in space, science, and more. Put your spacesuit on and prepare to blast off! This enriching and educational board book takes little astronauts on a journey through an unforgettable galactic adventure. Little space cadets will learn about life as an astronaut in outer space while being lulled to a dreamy, star-filled sleep. Look out for aliens!

Arizona''s best photos inspire us in this dazzling collection, perfect to display in home or office, to give as a gift, or keep as a treasured souvenir. Teaming with fresh perspectives of natural wonders, wildlife, manmade sites, local culture, people, foods, art, and architecture, readers will return time and again to lift spirits and to be awed. Every dazzling photograph captures an essential aspect of Arizona in a manner that is guaranteed to yield new insight. An unparalleled collection of images of our great state, a sampling of topics includes Sedona''s Red Rock Country, the desert, the Grand Canyon, Native American culture, Flagstaff, mountains, Mexican food, golf, lakes, spring training baseball, cacti, Humphreys Peak, Havasu Falls, Monument Valley, Sonoran hot dogs, and the list goes on and on.

Grab your sand bucket and beach towel; it''s time to travel to the famous Jersey Shore. Young beachgoers will tour one of the country''s most unique and exciting coastal destinations featuring Cape May, Asbury Park, Wildwood, Seaside Heights including its famous rides and carousel, Point Pleasant and Jenkinson''s Aquarium, boardwalks, beaches, surfing, local foods, wildlife, lighthouses, and more. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting, child-friendly themes. Little ones will feel the sand in the toes as they travel around the magnificent Jersey Shore.

Ahoy there, Nantucket. It''s time jump off the boat and explore the quaint cobblestone streets of this enchanting little island. In colorful detail, this charming board book captures the true spirit of island life, including lighthouses, artists, the daffodil festival, cottages, sailing, fishing, biking, Children''s beach, whale watches, Nantucket Whaling Museum, cranberry bogs, ferry boats, Nantucket Lightship Baskets, and more.

Making basic numbers fun to learn, this board book teaches kids to count to 10 using famous Maine icons and landmarks depicted in whimsical illustrations. This concept book is a terrific way to introduce young children to cherished destinations while easing them to sleep at naptime or bedtime. Rocky coastlines, quaint seaside villages, lovely beaches, whitewater rafting, and Mount Katahdin—all things that make Maine special—are explored in this playful counting book.

Making basic numbers fun to learn, this board book teaches kids to count to 10 using famous DC icons and landmarks depicted in whimsical illustrations. This concept book is a terrific way to introduce young children to cherished destinations in Washington, DC, while easing them to sleep at naptime or bedtime. With a tour of the nation’s capital—the National Mall, the Potomac River, the Smithsonian museums, the White House, the Supreme Court, the Capitol Building, and many of Washington, DC’s monuments—this counting book celebrates the district’s numerous exciting and unique destinations.

Making basic numbers fun to learn, these board books teach kids to count to 10 using famous icons and landmarks from cities and states across North America. Featuring whimsical illustrations, these concept books are a terrific way to introduce young children to cherished destinations while easing them to sleep at naptime or bedtime. Covering unique aspects of Boston, including Charles River boaters, Boston Harbor, the USS Constitution, the skyline, and marathon runners, this board book explores places and things that make Beantown special.

This charming and educational board book delights young readers in a tour around the magnificent city of Washington, DC. Children will be lulled into a peaceful night''s sleep after visiting the capital''s most treasured icons and landmarks, including the National Zoo, Library of Congress, the White House, National Mall, Washington Monument, Museum of National History, Air and Space Museum, Lincoln Memorial, and more.

Pennsylvania is artfully celebrated in this board book, designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an appreciation for the state''s natural and cultural wonders. These colorful pages feature a multicultural group of people visiting Pennsylvania’s most interesting places and features, including Hershey’s Chocolate World, Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Amish friends, Lancaster, Point State Park, Gettysburg, Erie Zoo, Da Vinci Science Center, Crayola Experience, Independence Hall, and more.

This adorable board book captures the true spirit of the Granite State. In colorful detail, young readers are treated to a personal tour of New Hampshire''s most treasured landmarks and attractions including Mount Washington, Portsmouth Harbour Lighthouse, lakes, canoeists and kayakers, baby loons and white-tailed deer, maple trees and syrup, fishing, covered bridges, sandy beaches, general stores, sailing, apple orchards, skiing, ice skating, and more.

From the mighty baboon to the vocal howler monkey, this adorable board book teaches young monkey enthusiasts about the fascinating world of primates. Little ones will learn fun and interesting facts about these intriguing animals including habitat, food, raising young, intelligence, communication, different species, distribution, the difference between monkeys and apes, agility, and more. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes. Children of all ages will enjoy this charming and educational book on monkeys.

Good Night Arkansas features wildlife, the Arkansas State Fair, Bull Shoals Lake, Hot Springs National Park, Scott Family Amazeum, Blanchard Springs Caverns, Arkansas Museum of Discovery, the University of Arkansas and more! This engaging and educational board book takes readers on a tour of "the Natural State," including beautiful wildlife throughout Ozark National Forest and the Ouachita Mountains. Go, little Hogs! This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes. Many of North America''s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for North America''s natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area''s attractions as rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place. Welcome to Arkansas! Young Arkansans and visitors will be enchanted by the journey through "the Natural State" in this bedtime board book.

Designed to soothe children before bedtime, this delightful story features a multicultural group of people visiting a traditional country store in different settings across America. With rhythmic language that guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons, this board book teaches children to read by identifying familiar items found in a country store, including homemade foods, country crafts, a soda fountain, and classic toys, while celebrating a unique aspect of Americana.

Good Night Dancers highlights dance studios, dance instructors, dancewear, dance shoes, recitals, dance competitions, jazz, acro, tap, salsa, lyrical, ballet, dance moms and dads, Broadway, and more. Are you ready to dance? This adorable board book educates little ones about the exciting world of dance while instilling a sense of pride and love for the art. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes.

From Cathedral Rock to Devil’s Bridge, this adorable board book tours little ones around fabulous Sedona. Young desert explorers will visit the region’s most treasured landmarks and attractions including Bell Rock, Out of Africa Wildlife Park, Slide Rock State Park, Airport Mesa, wildlife, rock climbing, mountain biking, stargazing, and more. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes. Come join the desert fun as we tour exciting Sedona.

Indiana is artfully celebrated in this board book designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the state''s natural and cultural wonders. Rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while being gently lulled to sleep. These colorful pages feature a multicultural group of people enjoying the Hoosier State''s iconic attractions and features, including the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Colts, and ice fishing.

ManyÊof North AmericaÕs most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these boardbooks designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the continentÕs natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured areaÕs attractionsÑsuch as theÊRocky Mountains in Denver,Êthe Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, LakeÊOntario in Toronto, and volcanoes in Hawaii. Rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place.

From lobsters and lighthouses to cranberry bogs and whale watches, this delightful board book will please young and old salts alike. It''s the very first title published in the Good Night Books series and is still one of the most requested. This story includes scenic landmarks and ocean wildlife such as the Cape Cod Canal and bridges, herring runs, fishermen and ferryboats, beaches, Barnstable County Fair, Cape Cod clam bakes, seals, kettle ponds, peeper frogs, and more.

Touching upon some of Mississippi’s most beloved places and attractions, this book includes the Mississippi River, paddleboats, shrimp boats, Mississippi Children’s Museum, Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, Vicksburg National Military Park, State Capitol Building, Jackson Zoo, University of Mississippi, college sports teams, local foods, catfish fishing, and more.

Good Night Grandma features sleepovers, baking cookies, going to the playground, trips to the toy store, reading stories, playing games, going for walks in the park, learning how to sew, feeding ducks, going out for ice cream, working in the garden, going to the beach, and more. Oh the joys of spending time with one of the most cherished members of the family. Young readers will quickly recognize all of the beloved activities they do with Grandma. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes.

Many of North America’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these boardbooks designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the continent’s natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area’s attractions and rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place.

Rest your head in the prairies of the Lone Star State! Saddle up, Partner! It’s time to adventure to the Great State of Texas! Hike all around Big Bend National Park, swim in the warm beach on Galveston Island, learn about the history of the Alamo, and so much more. Texas has so much to offer from different sceneries to huge historical landmarks. This book is the perfect gift to bring for little Texans everywhere, for birthdays, baby showers, housewarming and going away parties. With the Good Night Our World series, toddlers and preschool-age kids can build listening and memory skills by identifying famous landmarks. Perfect for bedtime or naptime, reading simple, soothing phrases to your young one will help them fall gently to sleep. Our readers love that their child will pick a favorite portion of the story to read along with them, and on top of that, these classic board books were built to last! Made from thick paperboard construction, it was designed with your kids in mind. Introduce stories of exploration to your little one using colorful illustrations and distinct vocabulary with Good Night Books. Be sure to look through our entire line of kids picture books about Texas, including Good Night Dallas/Fort Worth, Good Night Austin, Good Night San Antonio, and many more! Surprise your little traveler today with Good Night Texas!

Good Night Alabama includes the Crimson Tide, Birmingham Zoo, the Talladega Superspeedway, International Motorsports Hall of Fame, McWane Science Center, State Capitol Building, US Space & Rocket Center, University of Alabama, Gulf State Park, USS Alabama battleship, Rosa Parks Library and Museum, Mardi Gras, farms, bass fishing, and more. This charming board book highlights Alabama''s greatest landmarks and attractions while lulling young Southerners into a peaceful night''s sleep. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting, child-friendly themes. Many of North America’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for North America''s natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area’s attractions as rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place.

Yellowstone is artfully celebrated in this board book, designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an appreciation for this national treasure. Rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of Yellowstone. A wonderful introduction to the world’s first national park, this guide to Yellowstone highlights many of the park''s most interesting places and features, including Yellowstone Lake, Morning Glory Pool, American bison, Yellowstone River, Old Faithful, grizzly bears, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Mammoth Hot Springs, Firehole River, park rangers, Paint Pot Trail, campers, and wolves.

Many of North America’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these boardbooks designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the continent’s natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area’s attractions—such as the Rocky Mountains in Denver, the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Lake Ontario in Toronto, and volcanoes in Hawaii. Rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place. Highlighting many of Ohio’s most interesting places and features—from the University of Ohio, the Columbus Museum of Art, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the Cincinnati Reds, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Ohio River Way, and Cedar Point Amusement Park—this is the perfect celebration of the Buckeye State.

Welcome to Kentucky! A celebration of the Bluegrass State, this delightful board book takes young readers on a tour of Kentucky’s most famous and beloved icons, including the Mammoth Caves, the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Louisville Slugger Museum, Newport Aquarium, Black Mountain, University of Kentucky, Kentucky State Fair, Louisville Zoo, Belle of Louisville riverboat, and Dinosaur World.

Making basic numbers fun to learn, these board books teach kids to count to 10 using famous icons and landmarks from cities and states across North America. Featuring whimsical illustrations, these concept books are a terrific way to introduce young children to cherished destinations while easing them to sleep at naptime or bedtime. Introducing kids to the wonders of New York City, this book covers such icons as the Statue of Liberty, hot dog stands, taxi cabs, Central Park, and Broadway theaters.

Welcome to the land of wooly mammoths and cavemen! Young readers will journey back through time to discover the fascinating creatures that roamed Earth during the Ice Age, including the mastodon, short-faced bear, saber-toothed cat, ground sloth, giant beaver, dire wolf, and dodo bird as well as early human culture and more. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting, child-friendly themes. From mastodons to cavemen, this adorable board book will educate little ones about the Ice Age.