New Releases by Bill Myers

David Kauffman is desperate to find out about the hours before his daughter''s death. When he discovers a virtual reality program--one that allows the living to experience what lies beyond the grave--he risks his life to discover the truth.

Part of a series written for Access to Higher Education students, this book addresses those modules covering numbers and sciences, guiding readers through topics such as basic chemistry, biochemistry, cell structure and changing health patterns.

Part of a unique series written for Access to Higher Education students, this book addresses those modules covering returning to study. Regardless of the pathway being studied, this book will guide the reader through topics such as communication skills, IT skills, essay writing, exam technique and application of number.

In The Case of the Hiccupping Ears, people all over the world are forgetting how to eat, see, hear, smell, and even walk! What on earth is going on? The boys at B.A.D.D. (Bungling Agents Dedicated to Destruction) are once again at work. Only Secret Agent Dingledorf and Splat can stop them.

Boy-genius Wally McDoogle makes one very minor mistake...and decides to hide the truth from his parents. What harm could come from hiding one tiny mistake? Much more than Wally bargained for! Junior Genius (the spoiled, super-inventor from My Life As a Sky Surfing Skateboarder) turns Wally into a human guinea pig for his latest creation-the Mind Magnifier. And something goes terribly wrong. Instead of a dramatically increased brain size, Wally ends up with ears big enough to use for hang-gliding! When you mix in giant flying snails and Tina, a giggling tarantula the size of a small house, you''ve got problems of major proportions. Now, our boy blunder must save Tina, his life, and the entire city! In this life-and-death struggle, Wally learns the importance of admitting mistakes and not hiding the truth from his parents.

Three children are whisked into strange and wonderful worlds.

Written to combat the influence of the occult on today''s kids, these compelling stories show the reality of spiritual warfare. As Rebecca and her brother, Scott, discover the danger in the occult''s deceptive practices, they learn to put their trust in God''s truths. At a low point in his life and in need of direction for the future, Philip seeks a card reading with Madame Theo, and Becka and Scott must help Philip realize where his faith should truly lie.

The crazy antics of this detective team keep even the most hesitant readers returning for more trusted creative mysteries. An immensely popular kids'' series. Ages 8 to 13.

Maybe The Scream isn''t really out of control at all. Maybe the band is very much under control of someone--or something--that is undeniably evil.

Written to combat the influence of the occult on today''s kids, these compelling stories show the reality of spiritual warfare. As Rebecca and her brother, Scott, discover the danger in the occult''s deceptive practices, they learn to put their trust in God''s truths.

Through a series of incredible mis-adventures (so what else is new), our boy blunder finds himself participating in the Skateboard Championship of the Universe. (It would be "of the World" except for the one kid who claims to be from Jupiter-a likely story, in spite of his two heads and seven arms.) It''s a tough crowd where anything goes as long as you win. Amidst the incredible chaotic chaos by incurably corrupt competitors (say that five times fast), Wally learns there is more to life (or in his case, near-death) than winning.

But there?s more at stake than anyone realizes, and Becka is up against one of the strongest and most frightening enemies yet.

Two devout men from different faiths are pitted against each other in a race to find the stones of the High Priest''s Breastplate, a mysterious Old Testament artifact that some believe enable the owner to hear the audible voice of God. From America to Israel, from France to Africa, the men race as they come to a deepened understanding of their faith. (July)

Ten-year-old Bernie Dingledorf is recruited as a secret agent to fight Dr. Chuckles, who is forcing the smart people of the world to laugh uncontrollably so that they will be what he wants them to be instead of what God wants them to be.

Ten-year-old Bernie Dingledorf very reluctantly acts as a secret agent again, this time to fight the B.A.D.D. agents who are trying to control the world through habit-forming worms.

Ten-year-old secret agent Bernie Dingledorf tells a lie and helps expose the world to a dread cold that makes jets of flame come out through your toenails.

With the help of their dog, Slobs, preteen sleuths Sean and Melissa Hunter solve Midvale''s wacky mysteries, teaching children the truth about supernatural and out-of-this-world life forms. In "Mystery of the Melodies from Mars, " the siblings receive a message that is truly out of this world: "Abstain from all appearance of evil" (1 Thessalonians 5:22).

When Sean starts growing flowers in his hair, Bloodhounds, Inc., realizes they''ve got a mystery to solve. Suddenly Sean thinks it''s uncool to be a Christian, and he needs a quick reminder that Jesus is "the light of the world." Only with God''s help can he and his sister figure out this frightful mystery.

My Life As Invisible Intestines (with Intense Indigestion) is book # 20 in the The Incredible Worlds of Wally McDoogle series. When Wally first becomes invisible (thanks to the handy-dandy OOPS Machine) it''s great fun. Now he can do whatever he wants, like defending Opera by humiliating a bully, or helping the local football team come back from a 0-54 score. Then, of course, there''s always giving Wall Street a hand in making her first million. . . . But the fun and games are short lived when everybody from a crazy ghost buster, to the FBI, to the 59 1⁄2 Minutes TV show, to the neighbor''s new dog (a cross between a grizzly bear and a Tyrannosaurs Rex) begin pursuing him. Soon Wally is stumbling and staggering through his greatest misadventure ever . . . until he finally learns that cheating and taking short cuts in life are not all they''re cracked up to be. Until he learns that honesty really is the best policy.

Scott & Becka have left Brazil & begun the year at their new U.S. school when they discover that a local bookshop is the hub of a Ouija board cult.

Once again our part-time hereo and full-time walking disaster area finds himself smack dab in another misadventure. This time it''s full of dude-ranch disasters, bungling bronco busters, and the world''s biggest cow-and, well, let''s just say it''s not a pretty picture (or a pleasant smelling one). Through all this, Wally learns the importance of following God''s command to always forgive one another.

When they move to California after their missionary father is killed in South America, Rebecca must deal with the threats of a group of satanists while her younger brother Scott faces temptation at the hands of a beautiful classmate.

In a fast-paced look at the book of James, bestselling author Bill Myers gives today''s youth solid, biblical teaching that is fun and challenging. Packed with relevant topics and practical answers to real-life problems, Just Believe It provides easy-to-understand explanations and study questions to help kids understand and apply James'' life-changing message on faith. They''ll discover tools for -- -- allowing faith to help them make decisions -- overcoming temptation -- reaching out to the unloved and unlovely -- trusting God for their future -- growing in prayerBeing a Christian is the most exciting, most energizing, most fulfilling adventure anybody could embark on! Just Believe It inspires teens to live their faith daily. Written for group or individual study.

A fiery crash hurls TV journalist Conrad Davis into another world exactly like our except for one detail - Jesus Christ did not come 2,000 years ago, but today. (from back cover).

Misadventures abound when Slicko-Ricko''s Advertising Agency arranges popularity and fame for clumsy Wally McDoogal, young writer of superhero stories.

The Big Lie plus two other great McGee stories—A Star in the Breaking and Back to the Drawing Board. Meet Nicholas—a normal kid who gets himself into some not-so-normal situations with his best friend, McGee. Their exciting adventures teach them about life and biblical values.

The bestselling author of "Blood of Heaven" and "Threshold" returns with the final installment of his trilogy--a powerful portrayal of prophecy fulfilled.

When inept Wally McDoogle discovers that whatever he types on his computer turns into reality, what starts as just a little cheating soon escalates into a war.

This fast-paced, 12-week devotional embarks on a radical journey through the life of Christ. Teens develop lifelong tools for cutting to the truth; succeeding (prayer, Bible knowledge); and proclaiming Jesus.